March 18 and 19

HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
I would like more information on
serving at First Church on the following
team:
Usher
Greeter
Livestream
Lights
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Rt. 8 Cafe
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Please do not publish my prayer request.
I HAVE A PRAISE THIS WEEK! IT IS:
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WE ARE ASKED TO PRAY FOR:
Jerry, Al, Deb, Julie, Shannon, Eric, Patti and Rick, Ernie, Becky, Lori, Tom,
Linda, Logan, Sam, Karen, Easton, Cristy, Elizabeth, Pat, Mike, Toni, Bonnie,
Jim, Dennis, Dan, Mary, Landon, Sandy, Paige, Joe, Kay, Tom, Dean,
Denise, Elaine, the Carr family, George and Brenda, Phillip, Tony, Kevin,
Cindy, Darlene, Carolyn, Ron, Danita, Denise, the Fulmer family, Jennifer,
Heather, Steven, Dave, Trevor, Rose, the Sutton boy, Toni, David, Tom, volunteers,
Sunday school classes, Lenten services, traveling mercies, Cameron
and Beth, Willie, Alex, Dale, Debi, Roseanne, 3M’s, Valerie, Cindy,
Randy, Ernie, Sheri, Emily, Dan, Lyn, Marie, Mike, Joyce, Bill, Angel, Rich,
Dee, Zack, Betty, Dawn, Wesley, Mikey, Christine, Mike, Torrey, Aimee,
Brian, Helen, Doug, Russel, Melissa, Jerry, Janice, the Wiseman family, the
Spithaler family, the Smith family, Tia, Kay, Judy, Karen, Margie, Debbie,
Adam and Molly, Ann, Steven, First Church and First Church leadership
The flowers on the altar of the Downtown Campus were given by Jackie
Bradrick, children, and grandchildren in memory of husband, father, and
grandfather, Bill Bradrick.
FIRST CHURCH PASTORS
Sr. Pastor............................................................David Janz, djanz@butlerfumc.com
Pastor........................................................ Tom Holman, tholman@butlerfumc.com
WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT...
Children’s Ministry/Nursery...................................Suzie Asa, sasa@butlerfumc.com
Youth and Young Adults........ Willie Washington, wwashington@butlerfumc.com
Downtown altar flowers..............Carole Goldinger, cgoldinger@butlerfumc.com
Small Groups or serving..........................Alex Evanoff, aevanoff@butlerfumc.com
Donations/Tithing.................................Brenda Monfre, bmonfre@butlerfumc.com
Communications............................................. Cindy Ford, cford@butlerfumc.com
Community Meal/Second Grace.......... Monica Perry, mperry@butlerfumc.com
God’s Country..................... Von McCommons, vmccommons@butlerfumc.com
Crossfire............................................Paula Baptiste Floyd, pfloyd@butlerfumc.com
Downtown worship.......................................... Dale Croft, dcroft@butlerfumc.com
Crossfire Communion...............Michele Campbell, mcampbell@butlerfumccom
Media/Livestreaming........................ Carmen Bianco, cbianco@butlerfumc.com
WANT TO RECEIVE TEXT UPDATES FROM FIRST CHURCH?
A couple of times per week we send out text updates to those that have
signed up to receive texts from First Church. Would you like to receive texts?
It’s easy to sign up! Text the word CONNECT to phone number (724) 246-
6816, and we’ll take it from there!
MARCH 18 AND 19, 2023
Welcome!
SATURDAY SERVICES
6 pm, Downtown Campus, 200 E. North St.
7 pm, God’s Country, Rt. 8 Campus, 1802 N Main St. Ext.
SUNDAY SERVICES
9:15 am, Downtown Campus
9:15 am, Downtown Children’s Ministry
10:30 am, Downtown Adult Sunday School
10:30 am, Crossfire, Rt. 8 Campus
10:30 am, Crossfire Children’s Ministry
CHURCH OFFICE
200 E. North St, Butler, PA 16001
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 3:30 pm
724.283.6160 : www.butlerfumc.com
www.facebook.com/GodsCountryButler
www.facebook.com/CrossfireButler
www.facebook.com/FirstChurchButler
www.instagram.com/firstchurchbutler
www.butlerfumc.com/give
hello@butlerfumc.com

SENSORY BOXES ARE AVAILABLE
Ms. Suzie, First Church’s Children’s Ministry Director, has put together some
sensory boxes for any child on the autism spectrum that might find it helpful
while attending services.
A MISSIONS WEEK AT FISHBONE
We are excited for this summer’s week-long local outreach opportunity
on July 23-28, serving at Fishbone Ministries in Butler. The week will include
service ministries such as hands-on work projects, serving meals, and leading
activities/building relationships with the local children. While it is not an
overnight trip, this is a full-day, week-long commitment. If you are interested
in signing up, contact Mike Mine at mike_mine@hotmail.com or Alex Evanoff
at aevanoff@butlerfumc.com.
THE RUMMAGE SALE IS COMING!
The annual Missions Rummage Sale will be here before we know it! The rummage
sale will be held on May 19/20. There will be an initial drop off day on
Sunday, May 13 after the Crossfire Service. Additional details about remaining
drop off days will be announced soon.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER SERVING...
Are you someone who would like to make others feel comfortable, someone
with a smile and a friendly hello? Maybe a greeter, usher or Rt. 8 cafe barista
is the right fit for you. Or, are you more of a techie, a do-it-on-your-own type
of soul? Yep, we need help with techie things too, such as livestreaming or
lights. It takes all of us to make ministry run at First Church, and we could use
your help. Sign up on this week’s connect card, attached to this bulletin and
return it with the offering or drop it at the welcome center/hub, and someone
will get back to you shortly about how you can serve @ First Church.
ROOTS: BOUNCY AND BACKWARD EVENT
All 3rd - 6th graders are invited to join Roots on a bouncy and backward
outing this weekend, Sunday, March 19. The event will begin at 4 pm at the
Clearview Mall Altitude Trampoline Park and then go out for a progressive
meal which will end at Arby’s at 7 pm. There will be a $25 cost per student,
and scholarships are available. A health form/permission slip and pre-registration
are necessary. Registration form/permission slip download is available
at butlerfumc.com/bounce. Contact Suzie Asa at sasa@butlerfumc.com for
more information.
WE ASKED. YOU DELIVERED!
Together, we collected over 3,000 rice krispy treats for The Kids’ Weekend
Backpack Program! Thank you for your generosity!
HELPING THE LIGHTHOUSE PREPARE FOR EASTER
First Church is collecting items for The Lighthouse Foundation’s Easter distribution
on the weekends of March 25-26 and April 1-2, and at the Downtown
Campus office during the weekdays until April 2. We are collecting canned
pineapple and boxed scalloped potatoes at our campuses. In addition, if
you would like to donate ham, please deliver ham donations directly to The
Lighthouse Foundation Food Pantry at 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia. Contact
Alex at aevanoff@butlerfumc.com with any questions.
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE: CAN WE TALK ABOUT ANXIOUS TIMES?
THIS WEEKEND’S SCRIPTURE: PSALM 91
The topic of conversation this week will be those times of anxiety in our lives: fearful
times about the world, about what might happen to others, about situations
in life, anxiousness about the future.
TAKING IT HOME SCRIPTURES
Our Banding Together journal readings for the week ahead are:
MONDAY, March 20 ........................................... 2 Corin. 3; Ps. 46
TUESDAY, March 21........................................... 2 Corin. 4; Ps. 47
WEDNESDAY, March 22.................................... 2 Corin. 5; Ps. 48
THURSDAY, March 23......................................... 2 Corin. 6; Ps. 49
FRIDAY, March 24.............................................. 2 Corin. 7; Ps. 50
SATURDAY, March 25........................................ 2 Corin. 8; Ps. 51
SUNDAY, March 26............................................ 2 Corin. 9; Ps. 52
THIS WEEK’S COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE...
Will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 7 pm, at First Church. Father David Hicks,
Rector, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, will deliver the message.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS AT FIRST CHURCH
• Children’s Cantata, Palm Sunday, April 2, 5 pm, Rt. 8 Campus
• FC Gathering, Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 pm, Downtown
• Holy Thursday Service, Thursday, April 6, 7 pm, Rt. 8 Campus
• Good Friday Service, Friday, April 7, 7 pm, Rt. 8 Campus
• Easter Sunday Services
Saturday
6 pm, Downtown
7 pm, God’s Country, Rt. 8
Sunday
9:15 am, Downtown
10:30 am, Crossfire, Rt. 8
• Heroic Testimony, A Family Ministry Experience, Wednesday, April 12, 6:30
pm, Downtown Campus
MARCH 18 AND 19, 2023
Change in contact information
Name ____________________________________
Address__________________________________
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City_________________________ State________
Phone (_____) _____________________________
E-mail ____________________________________
I attended:
I am a:
6 pm, Saturday
7 pm, God’s Country
9:15 am, Downtown
10:30 am, Crossfire
First-Time Guest
Second-Time Guest
Regular Attender
Member
I heard about First Church from:
My next step is to::
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please place this card in the offering box or
hand it in at the welcome center before you
leave. Thank you!
A friend invited me
Social media
I have been watching online
WBUT
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Begin a relationship with Jesus
Join a small group
Serve In ministry
Help First Church as needed
Tell my transformation story