Coming Events for Senior Adults

Silver and Gold Luncheon
Thursday, February 23, at 10:30 a.m. in The Wright Place
This luncheon is open to all young, middle and older senior adults in our church!  We meet once a month for fellowship, fun and food!  Our featured guest in February will be Max Soelzer, an accomplished vocalist and musician.  Max has been with us once before and he literally had folks dancing in the aisle.  You will not want to miss this month’s fellowship!  Also, take advantage of getting your blood pressure checked.  The luncheon cost is $5.00 and registration is needed in the church office by Tuesday, February 21.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday Night @ The Wright Place
Friday, February 24th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us for the next Friday Night Corners on February 24th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in The Wright Place.  It will be an evening of great music, fun activities and delicious food.  Admission is only $5 (to help cover the cost of food).  We look forward to seeing you there.  Call the church office for more information.

Inspirit 2012: Rekindle, Relax and Renew
April 12-14 at Blue Lake United Methodist Assembly
A ministry event designed for adults age 50 plus
(Sponsored by Alabama West Florida Conference / Older Adult Task Force)

Festival of Wisdom and Grace: From Transition to Transformation
July 30 – August 2 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center in Lake Junaluska, NC
(Sponsored by Southeastern Jurisdictional Association for Older Adults)

The Art of Eleuthera

On February 14th “The Art of Eleuthera” will go on display in The Wright Place as the next exhibit in our Artist of the Month program.  “The Art of Eleuthera” is a collection of digital photographs taken during First Church’s mission trips to the Bahamas in 2010–2012. The photographs are divided into three thematic sections.  “The People” will feature black and white portraits of the people of Eleuthera. “The Beauty” will include breathtaking landscape photographs highlighting the natural beauty of the island and a photojournalistic display called “The Purpose” will highlight the stories and work projects of these mission trips through photographs.  “The Art of Eleuthera” is on display through March 19th and will serve to help build awareness of the great work that our church is doing in missions on the island of Eleuthera. Our youth will be traveling to Eleuthera in March to work during spring break and future mission trips (open to the whole church) are being planned for the coming year.

Throughout the year, First United Methodist Church features an Artist of the Month.  Featured art from the Artist of the Month can be viewed in The Wright Place on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings or during the week by special appointment.  Most artwork is also available for purchase at the end of the show.  To learn more about the Artist of the Month program, or to inquire about being a featured artist, please contact Jeb Hunt.

In Appreciation:
We would like to extend a special thanks to Gordon Levi for his thoughtful leadership of The Artist of the Month program during the past few years. Under his leadership the program has featured a wide array of beautiful art exhibits, promoting art in both our church and in the community.  Thank you Gordon for your contribution to the arts!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

February 21st, 5:00 – 6:30 PM Read more

30 Hour Famine

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Lenten Services at First Church

Join us this Lent for the Wednesday Night Lenten services Read more

Letter from Rev. Grantland

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Welcome New Members / Congratulations

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In Love and Remembrance

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Preschool Registration Dates

On Wednesday, February 15, our preschools will hold registration for children of members who have joined the church.  Please call the respective director for time and location of registration and availability of spots.

Learning Enrichment Program (LEP):
LEP is our half day program with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with days roughly based on the public school calendar.
Director – Lynda Rabon, 438-6761

Noah’s Ark Learning Center:  
Noah’s Ark is our full day program with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m., with eleven holiday closures.
Director- Cathy Potter, 438-3508

Internet Safety Forum

Sunday, February 19th
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Wesley Abbey

Detective Chris Wilkinson from the Pensacola Police Department will be leading this forum on Internet Safety, Cyber Molestation and how to protect yourself and your family.  You do not want to miss this.  Even if you think you already know everything there is to know about internet safety.

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