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

Leadership Training Event Presented by Our District Office

Anyone is welcome to attend a leadership training conference presented by our District Office of the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 4, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please contact the church for more information and to register.

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!

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!

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!