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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.

January Sermon Series – Letting Go

Sermon Series – LETTING GO, January 2023

January 15
Letting Go of Debt
Matthew 6:9-24 NRSV
Theme: Becoming debt free

January 22
Letting Go of Worry
Luke 12:22-31 NRSV
Theme: Don’t worry, be happy

January 29
Letting Go of Me
Romans 6:1-11 NRSV
Theme: How to be a better person

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.

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, January 24. The book for January is The Healing of Natalie Curtis by Jane Kirkpatrick. We welcome all who love to read and discuss and travel the world through books.

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!

Consider Prayer Quilting

Whether you have a few sewing skills or you’re an accomplished quilter, we have room for you! We meet weekly on Wednesdays in Epworth Room from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. However, your schedule may bring you in later, or if needed, you may leave earlier. We enjoy fellowship, laughter, and end with prayers for quilt recipients. Come join us!

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!

PRAYERS FOR OUR SPECIAL CARE
Ruth Clark, Hedy Cunningham, Geri Dupree, Barbara Harvey, Barbara K Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, Vickie Johnson, Herb Kanter, Ronda Klein

SKILLED NURSING
Lynn R Wurth

DEATHS
First Church is saddened to announce the death of Lola Gummere, who passed on December 27, 2022. No services will be scheduled.
First Church is saddened to announce the death of Henry Lee Ary Jr., who passed on January 3, 2023 in Louisiana. Henry is the brother of Jesse Ary.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES (Celebrating 50 or more years of marriage)
James and Brenda Unsworth, 1/27
Fred and Mary Alice Moor, 1/30

SENIOR BIRTHDAYS (Celebrating 80 or more birthdays)
Marian Palmer, 1/1
Sandra Trasente, 1/2
Diane Raden, 1/3
Peggy Ward, 1/3
Suzanne Haehl, 1/9

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCHES
Ajo Federated Church; Calvary UMC, Phoenix; Chino Valley UMC