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Worship Online

If you are unable to attend our Sunday morning worship services in-person, please join us online. We stream both services Sunday mornings live at 9 and 11 a.m. and both are available to watch later if you can’t watch live. We also have many previous services available to watch if you missed one. Please don’t forget to let us know you are watching with the “I’m Here” button at the top of the page.

On Fire, A book read with Pastor David for Lent
Starting Wednesday, February 22, 10 a.m in the Wesley Lounge

When John O’Leary was just nine years old, he barely survived a devastating house fire with burns on 100 percent of his body. O’Leary’s doctors told his parents that he wasn’t expected to make it through the night.

But this story didn’t end there. O’Leary, bolstered by several extraordinary people in his life, made it through five months of healing in the hospital, and then through the years of excruciating rehabilitation that followed as he struggled to regain mobility and control his body. The insights he gained through this experience profoundly changed his life, but today John says that it actually changed him for the better…

Starting Wednesday, February 22 through April 5, join pastor David and others during the season of Lent as we read about John’s trial and victories and discuss how his insights bring an understanding purpose in one’s life. The structure of the class will be reading the book aloud and group discussion.

Books are available through your online or local distributors. To register call the church office at 602.263.5013 or email Pastor David.

Movie Night – Friday, February 24, 6 p.m.

Join us for a Movie Night on Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m. in Asbury Hall and watch Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Bring something comfy to sit on, some snacks, and your friends and family. Free popcorn will be available! Contact Elise Nesper for more information.

United Women in Faith

Our Eve Circle will be meeting February 9, at 7 p.m. in Wesley Lounge. Our guest speaker is Max McQueen, Executive Director of Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and also on the staff of Cross Roads United Methodist Church, serving mainly in mission outreach and single adult ministries.

First Church Kids

We are growing and changing so we’re looking for people who may want to serve our children at least once a month. Our Pre-K to 2nd grade room is bursting at the seams and we would like to create separate spaces for that age group to flourish according to their developmental stage. If you would like to get involved or get re-involved, you can contact Elise Nesper at 602.263.5013, x107 or by email.

Looking for Ways to Serve at First Church?

There are many ways you can get involved while serving your First Church. Some require very little time. Consider hosting and assisting in the church office during our 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. worship services. Helping with filling the pew pockets during the week on your own time for Sunday services. Hosts are always needed for memorial services to prepare for receptions. If you are interested, please contact Cathy Fuentes or 602-263-5013 ext. 100.

Opportunity to Serve – Van Drivers Needed

It’s official, you can become a Sunday driver too! First Church is seeking volunteer drivers to assist those unable to drive to attend worship Sunday mornings. Contact the church office at 602-263-5013 for more information on how you can make First Church available to others.

Ash Wednesday

Are You Cleaning Out Your Closets?

Warm clothes, sweatshirts, coats, sweaters, long sleeves, scarves and shoes are urgently needed in all sizes for men, women and children. Your donations will be transported to the IRC Welcome Center on Tuesday, February 7. Please label and drop them off at the church office on Sunday, February 5. Asylum seekers are arriving daily from all around the planet, including Eastern Europe. Presently, summer clothes are not needed. Thank you so much!

Afternoon Book Group

The Afternoon Book Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of most months at 1:30 p.m. in room 116. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28. The book for February is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. We welcome all who love to read and discuss and travel the world through books.

Food Collection on Sunday, February 12

The congregation is invited to donate non-perishable food items for the church’s Food Pantry on Sunday, February 12 for the Scouting Sunday food collection. PLEASE, only smaller disposable non-perishable food items with pop tops that can be easily removed, consumed, and disposed of. For example juice boxes, Capri Sun, pop-top macaroni/spaghetti/applesauce, water bottles, granola bars, and individually packaged plasticware – items that can be given to those in need to grab and go. No glass and no large portion items accepted, only the items listed.

Electronic Giving

Visit our website https://FirstChurch.church and click on the “Give” button at the top of the home page or scan the QR code at the bottom of this message with your mobile device for a quick and easy link to the giving page. You can set up a recurring frequency or give when you want to by making a one time gift using your checking or savings bank account.

You may also give electronically using your bank’s bill pay service.

Another way to give electronically is Text-to-Give with your debit card.

1. Enter (888) 303-7535 in your cell phone text messaging program and a dollar amount without including a “$” sign as the message (example: type 20 to give twenty dollars).
2. You will receive a reply with a link to enter your contact and debit card information.
3. After you complete the registration, you will receive a verification text as well as a receipt by email.
4. For future giving, simply send a text message with the amount you wish to give. That’s it!