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Events
![Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1698160208769-8QJAA8568SFQM7F7IT2I/Triple+F.png)
Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship
Where: Thunder Road | 201 N Kiwanis Ave. Time: 6:30 | Cost: $8.75
Following Mini Golf, we will go to Denny and Nancy‘s for refreshments.
RSVP to Denny Beck at dabecks4616@msn.com or Janet Wehde at wehderj@midco.net
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Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Serving Breakfast at the Banquet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1680812860501-E4YRXHOUYARNSR1TT27Q/Banquet+am.png)
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Serving Breakfast at the Banquet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1680812860501-E4YRXHOUYARNSR1TT27Q/Banquet+am.png)
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Serving Breakfast at the Banquet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1610302703053-U1AC1B5K4HA4EC1FUGJB/banquet.png)
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Serving Breakfast at the Banquet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1610302703053-U1AC1B5K4HA4EC1FUGJB/banquet.png)
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Building with Habitat for Humanity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1610301451164-XFDASTDV5JOB956L105A/Habitat+For+Humanity.png)
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we gather and make a difference in the community by participating in the Habitat for Humanity building. If you like to get your hands dirty, we would love to have you join our team.
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![11:00 pm Christmas Eve Acoustic Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1670005661483-LW35D4OVR3S36RIL2SX6/2022+Christmas+Day+services.png)
11:00 pm Christmas Eve Acoustic Service
11:00 pm – This worship service will include several Scripture readings interspersed with Christmas carols and contemporary Christmas songs. We will also celebrate Holy Communion, and at the end, we will sing Silent Night and light candles together as we remember the light of Christ.
![7:00 pm Christmas Eve Outdoor Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1670005661483-LW35D4OVR3S36RIL2SX6/2022+Christmas+Day+services.png)
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Outdoor Service
7:00 pm – Featuring our chancel choir and handbell choir, we will sing Christmas carols, listen to choral and instrumental anthems, hear the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, and light candles together as we sing Silent Night.
![6:15 pm Christmas Eve Outdoor Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1670005661483-LW35D4OVR3S36RIL2SX6/2022+Christmas+Day+services.png)
6:15 pm Christmas Eve Outdoor Service
6:15 pm – This brief worship service will be in our East Parking Lot near our large evergreen tree decorated for the season. We will sing carols, hear the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, and light candles together as we sing Silent Night.
![5:00 pm Christmas Eve Unity Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1670005661483-LW35D4OVR3S36RIL2SX6/2022+Christmas+Day+services.png)
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Unity Service
5:00 pm – Featuring our 9:45 praise band, we will sing Christmas carols and contemporary songs, hear the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, and light candles together as we sing Silent Night.
![3:00 pm Christmas Eve Modern Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1670005661483-LW35D4OVR3S36RIL2SX6/2022+Christmas+Day+services.png)
3:00 pm Christmas Eve Modern Service
3:00pm – Featuring our 11:01 praise band, we will sing modern versions of Christmas carols, hear the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, and light candles together as we sing Silent Night. We will also celebrate Holy Communion.
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Christmas at the Banquet
Join us as we fund, cook and serve a Christmas dinner a the banquet. See below for ways you can help.
Bake Christmas cookies to serve at the meal and drop them at the church.
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![United Women of Faith Christmas Tea](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1667573761430-PQ3GKBEBRGV8QZNZLHG6/Copy+of+Christmas+tea+tickets.png)
United Women of Faith Christmas Tea
Theme: Red, White, and Blue Christmas Without You
(Wear your favorite Christmas sweater)
Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
Time: 2 pm
Location: Multipurpose Room
Cost: $10 - Tickets available at the church
Proceeds go to The Red Cross Deployment Program
(supports those that are spending the holidays away from home due to deployment)
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Advent Movie Night at the State Theatre
There will be 155 free tickets available for the showing of “The Grinch”. Get them at the information desk on Sunday.
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Serving Dinner at the Banquet West
On the 4th Tuesday, we fund, cook & serve a hot dinner at the Banquet West location. Volunteers are always needed. Cooks arrive at 2 pm and Servers arrive at 5:15.
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Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
![Building with Habitat for Humanity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1610301451164-XFDASTDV5JOB956L105A/Habitat+For+Humanity.png)
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday each month we gather and make a difference in the community by participating in the Habitat for Humanity build. If you like to get your hands dirty we would love to have you join our team.
![Turkey Dinner Fundraiser](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1665160219613-7C727YB455GPP4NZ2AAX/turkey+dinner.png)
Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
Buy your tickets to help support our Youth Missions. Our team is going to Puerto Rico this year to help with disaster relief.
We will have in-person seating in the Multi-Purpose Room and to-go orders in the Library.
Tickets are $15 each. Children 4 & under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the church or by clicking on the button below.
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Read @ First Book Club
We will discuss the book “Before we were Yours” by Lisa Wingate tonight.
The discussion will be led by Jane Healy in the Leopard Library.
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Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
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Issues Forum
Please join us in the Wesley Dining Hall on Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss important topics concerning the future of the United Methodist Church. District Superintendent Rebecca Trefz, Jennifer Larsen, and our pastors will offer current information. Many of you know there has been an ongoing discussion and strife within the United Methodist Church concerning certain restrictions against ordaining LGBTQ pastors and prohibiting gay marriages. Many churches and people holding more traditionalist views are leaving the UMC, altering the landscape of the discussions. Unfortunately, many instances of false information have been spread about the UMC’s future. Come and hear accurate and updated information concerning these issues and about plans for the continuing United Methodist Church. In addition, we will provide information about the appointment of a new bishop in November. All persons are welcome to this important discussion.
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New Member Class
Interested in Joining First Church?
Have you been attending First Church for some time? We would love to invite you to experience the joy of belonging through church membership.
Our new members class is an opportunity to learn more about who we are and what we believe. It is a great way to learn about the church, meet new people, get plugged into First Church, and see why being committed and belonging to the church through membership can help you and others in many ways. Even if you decide not to join, we hope it is a blessing.
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Women's Bible Study
A group of women that meet to study God’s word and grow in their faith and in their friendship with each other.
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Tuesday Refresh Bible Study
Our Tuesday gathering at noon is designed to give you the spiritual boost you need. The instructive teaching and lively discussion will help you clarify your beliefs and increase your resolve to live with conviction, confidence, and compassion. You’ll experience God and His Word in deeply personal ways.
REFRESH is ideal for seekers and those who desire to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus. There will be times when you will laugh, cry, reminisce, share and realize how wonderful God is and the difference He can make in your life. Join us for sixty minutes that can be truly life-changing!
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Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday each month we gather and make a difference in the community by participating in the Habitat for Humanity build. If you like to get your hands dirty we would love to have you join our team.
![Feeding SD Distribution](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e73425c6fc08a432533065/1610301944843-OA2U4AZQN0BS5SWWY55H/feeding+sd.png)
Feeding SD Distribution
This is an opportunity to make a difference in many families lives. There is something for everyone in the family to do. Please consider signing up today.