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Bulletin for First Church, March 18 and 19, 2023

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SENSORY BOXES ARE AVAILABLE<br />

Ms. Suzie, First Church’s Children’s Ministry Director, has put together some<br />

sensory boxes for any child on the autism spectrum that might find it helpful<br />

while attending services.<br />

A MISSIONS WEEK AT FISHBONE<br />

We are excited for this summer’s week-long local outreach opportunity<br />

on July 23-28, serving at Fishbone Ministries in Butler. The week will include<br />

service ministries such as h<strong>and</strong>s-on work projects, serving meals, <strong>and</strong> leading<br />

activities/building relationships with the local children. While it is not an<br />

overnight trip, this is a full-day, week-long commitment. If you are interested<br />

in signing up, contact Mike Mine at mike_mine@hotmail.com or Alex Evanoff<br />

at aevanoff@butlerfumc.com.<br />

THE RUMMAGE SALE IS COMING!<br />

The annual Missions Rummage Sale will be here before we know it! The rummage<br />

sale will be held on May <strong>19</strong>/20. There will be an initial drop off day on<br />

Sunday, May 13 after the Crossfire Service. Additional details about remaining<br />

drop off days will be announced soon.<br />

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER SERVING...<br />

Are you someone who would like to make others feel comfortable, someone<br />

with a smile <strong>and</strong> a friendly hello? Maybe a greeter, usher or Rt. 8 cafe barista<br />

is the right fit for you. Or, are you more of a techie, a do-it-on-your-own type<br />

of soul? Yep, we need help with techie things too, such as livestreaming or<br />

lights. It takes all of us to make ministry run at First Church, <strong>and</strong> we could use<br />

your help. Sign up on this week’s connect card, attached to this bulletin <strong>and</strong><br />

return it with the offering or drop it at the welcome center/hub, <strong>and</strong> someone<br />

will get back to you shortly about how you can serve @ First Church.<br />

ROOTS: BOUNCY AND BACKWARD EVENT<br />

All 3rd - 6th graders are invited to join Roots on a bouncy <strong>and</strong> backward<br />

outing this weekend, Sunday, <strong>March</strong> <strong>19</strong>. The event will begin at 4 pm at the<br />

Clearview Mall Altitude Trampoline Park <strong>and</strong> then go out for a progressive<br />

meal which will end at Arby’s at 7 pm. There will be a $25 cost per student,<br />

<strong>and</strong> scholarships are available. A health form/permission slip <strong>and</strong> pre-registration<br />

are necessary. Registration form/permission slip download is available<br />

at butlerfumc.com/bounce. Contact Suzie Asa at sasa@butlerfumc.com for<br />

more information.<br />

WE ASKED. YOU DELIVERED!<br />

Together, we collected over 3,000 rice krispy treats for The Kids’ Weekend<br />

Backpack Program! Thank you for your generosity!<br />

HELPING THE LIGHTHOUSE PREPARE FOR EASTER<br />

First Church is collecting items for The Lighthouse Foundation’s Easter distribution<br />

on the weekends of <strong>March</strong> 25-26 <strong>and</strong> April 1-2, <strong>and</strong> at the Downtown<br />

Campus office during the weekdays until April 2. We are collecting canned<br />

pineapple <strong>and</strong> boxed scalloped potatoes at our campuses. In addition, if<br />

you would like to donate ham, please deliver ham donations directly to The<br />

Lighthouse Foundation Food Pantry at 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia. Contact<br />

Alex at aevanoff@butlerfumc.com with any questions.<br />

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE: CAN WE TALK ABOUT ANXIOUS TIMES?<br />

THIS WEEKEND’S SCRIPTURE: PSALM 91<br />

The topic of conversation this week will be those times of anxiety in our lives: fearful<br />

times about the world, about what might happen to others, about situations<br />

in life, anxiousness about the future.<br />

TAKING IT HOME SCRIPTURES<br />

Our B<strong>and</strong>ing Together journal readings for the week ahead are:<br />

MONDAY, <strong>March</strong> 20 ........................................... 2 Corin. 3; Ps. 46<br />

TUESDAY, <strong>March</strong> 21........................................... 2 Corin. 4; Ps. 47<br />

WEDNESDAY, <strong>March</strong> 22.................................... 2 Corin. 5; Ps. 48<br />

THURSDAY, <strong>March</strong> 23......................................... 2 Corin. 6; Ps. 49<br />

FRIDAY, <strong>March</strong> 24.............................................. 2 Corin. 7; Ps. 50<br />

SATURDAY, <strong>March</strong> 25........................................ 2 Corin. 8; Ps. 51<br />

SUNDAY, <strong>March</strong> 26............................................ 2 Corin. 9; Ps. 52<br />

THIS WEEK’S COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE...<br />

Will be held on Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 22, 7 pm, at First Church. Father David Hicks,<br />

Rector, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, will deliver the message.<br />

HOLY WEEK EVENTS AT FIRST CHURCH<br />

• Children’s Cantata, Palm Sunday, April 2, 5 pm, Rt. 8 Campus<br />

• FC Gathering, Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 pm, Downtown<br />

• Holy Thursday Service, Thursday, April 6, 7 pm, Rt. 8 Campus<br />

• Good Friday Service, Friday, April 7, 7 pm, Rt. 8 Campus<br />

• Easter Sunday Services<br />

Saturday<br />

6 pm, Downtown<br />

7 pm, God’s Country, Rt. 8<br />

Sunday<br />

9:15 am, Downtown<br />

10:30 am, Crossfire, Rt. 8<br />

• Heroic Testimony, A Family Ministry Experience, Wednesday, April 12, 6:30<br />

pm, Downtown Campus<br />

MARCH <strong>18</strong> AND <strong>19</strong>, 2023<br />

Change in contact information<br />

Name ____________________________________<br />

Address__________________________________<br />

__________________________________________<br />

City_________________________ State________<br />

Phone (_____) _____________________________<br />

E-mail ____________________________________<br />

I attended:<br />

I am a:<br />

6 pm, Saturday<br />

7 pm, God’s Country<br />

9:15 am, Downtown<br />

10:30 am, Crossfire<br />

First-Time Guest<br />

Second-Time Guest<br />

Regular Attender<br />

Member<br />

I heard about First Church from:<br />

My next step is to::<br />

CONTACT INFORMATION<br />

Please place this card in the offering box or<br />

h<strong>and</strong> it in at the welcome center before you<br />

leave. Thank you!<br />

A friend invited me<br />

Social media<br />

I have been watching online<br />

WBUT<br />

Other ______________________<br />

Begin a relationship with Jesus<br />

Join a small group<br />

Serve In ministry<br />

Help First Church as needed<br />

Tell my transformation story

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