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1 APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7 celebrates! P. 3& 5 APRIL MISSIONAL FOCUS - MISSIONS FOCUSED ON HELPING SENIOR ADULTS As part of our April Missional Focus, in addition to Great Day of Service, the congregation is invited to help serve at the Senior Banquet on April 20th YEAR OF MISSIONS

things. Maybe belief in God made a lot more sense than I had thought. And that is the line of thought that eventually led me to faith.

Among other things, they were given a new lens by and through which to see and to understand their lives.

PASTORAL LETTER Dear Friends, So what actually happened as I made the transition from atheism to Christianity back in 1971?

2 things. Maybe belief in God made a lot more sense than I had thought. And that is the line of thought that eventually led me to faith. The first week after the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead was a powerful week in the lives of Jesus disciples. Among other things, they were given a new lens by and through which to see and to understand their lives. This is what happened to Alister McGrath: I experienced a new way of seeing things, as if I had been given a new mental map. PASTORAL LETTER Dear Friends, So what actually happened as I made the transition from atheism to Christianity back in 1971? This is how Alister McGrath, the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, introduces the subject of faith in his beautifully written and inspiring book, Inventing the Universe: Why we can t stop talking about science, faith, and God. He continues: At one level I began to see things in a new way. I had viewed what I observed around me and experienced within me through an atheist lens. Realizing that this did not work as well as I had expected, I tried looking at it through a theistic lens and found that it gave me far greater clarity and sharpness of focus than atheism. This certainly did not prove that there was a God, but it made me realize that I needed to rethink I am praying that you will join us for worship this Sunday the Second Sunday of Easter. It could possibly help you begin to see things differently ; in fact, worshiping God can transform your mind. God offers us a much bigger picture of life. Come and see! Your Pastor, Dr. Wesley H. Wachob Senior Pastor IN LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE Mark Lee on the death of his brother, Matthew Hale Lee. Matthew died March 19, 2018 in Birmingham, AL. Betty Richardson on the death of her brother-in-law, Gerald Davis. Gerald died March 23, 2018 in Orlando, FL. Mark Brown on the death of his mother, Margaret Brown. Margaret died March 25, FLOWERS You may place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor, celebration or memory of someone. The arrangements are $65.00 each. To reserve a date, call Ginger ( ). The following dates are open: May 6 2 Arrangements May 13 2 Arrangements June 24 2 Arrangements July 1 Arrangements July 22 2 Arrangements August 5 2 Arrangements August 12 2 Arrangements August 19 2 Arrangements August 26 1 Arrangement September 23 2 Arrangements September 30 2 Arrangements Vivian Faircloth on the death of her husband, Charles. Charles died March 28, APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7

3 MISSIONS & OUTREACH EVENTS At First Church we strive to be the hands and feet of Christ through missions and outreach. Through acts of compassion, volunteering, and missional giving, we strive to make a positive difference in our community and around the world. In 2018 we are having a concentrated focus on Missions and Outreach. Each month of 2018 will have its own missions focus that we ll discuss in worship, classes, and special media. Each focus will also include its own calls to action. Come be a part of what God is doing here at First Church, and let s worship God in 2018 by loving our neighbors through missions. APRIL FOCUS Missions Focused on Helping Senior Adults One of our responsibilities as followers of Christ is to love and care for the elderly and widows. James 1:27 reminds us that religion that is pure before God is to care for widows and orphans and 1 Timothy instructs us to treat all senior adults like they are our fathers and mothers. As a church we provide missions which serve senior adults and mission opportunities for senior adults to participate. We strive to involve older adults intergenerationally and in ways that empower and encourage them to use resources for skills, knowledge, experience, and spiritual insight. First Church has developed many ministries and missions that focus on senior adults. Our Pastoral Care Team and Good Shepherds visit and bring comfort to our homebound. The church works alongside organizations such as the Council on Aging to provide help for seniors in our community. Our medical closet furnishes equipment to senior adults in need of medical supplies. Through these various missions, and others, First Church lives into the mandate that is set by the Bible to assist our senior adults, the elderly, and widows. CALL TO ACTION As part of our April Missional Focus, in addition to Great Day of Service, the congregation is invited to help serve at the Senior Banquet on April 20. The Senior Banquet is part of Fifty Forward Week, a week where we honor all of the Senior Adults in our church. Volunteers on April 20 are asked wear waiter attire (black slacks or skirt and white shirts) and help serve meals. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Michele Stevenson at MStevenson@. See page 5 for more information about Senior Week. APR MAY AWFUMC Mission Projects In addition to the internal missions of our conference, the Alabama- West Florida Annual Conference is in partnership with nine mission agencies across the Alabama-West Florida area. As a local church, we have the responsibility to support these agencies. Two of these ministries, Milk and Honey Outreach Ministries and Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries impact our area directly and are located close to home. While all of these ministries could use financial support, there are many ways to be involved. JUNE International Missions The United Methodist Church is a global church and we desire to serve in missions to equip and transform people and places for God s mission around the world. In addition to supporting international missions through connectional giving and United Methodist programs, such as UMCOR, the church also contributes and supports international missions organizations such as Future 4 Haiti and Bahamas Methodist Habitat, and organizes an annual international mission trip giving the congregation the opportunity to serve alongside our brothers and sisters around the world. 3

4 EVENTS HOLY WEEK CROSS STATIONS OF THE CROSS & PRAYER LABYRINTH MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE PALM SUNDAY PARADE SEDER MEAL EASTER SUNDAY CROSS 2018 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SPRING Classes Starting April 8. Find your place this Spring! SIGN UP today! 4 APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7

April 15-20, 2018 EVENTS celebrates! Join us as Senior Week celebrates 20 YEARS!

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion Tour - Mobile, AL April 17 Depart 9:15am from the church Join in on this guided tour of the historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion that was built in 1855.

Senior Banquet April 20 5:00-7:00pm The Wright Place Senior Week comes to a close with a FREE banquet for all church members.

5 April 15-20, 2018 EVENTS celebrates! Join us as Senior Week celebrates 20 YEARS! Fifty Year Member Recognition April 15 All Services Everyone is invited to join us as we recognize our fifty year members during all of our worship services. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion Tour - Mobile, AL April 17 Depart 9:15am from the church Join in on this guided tour of the historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion that was built in A special lunch will be provided in the tea room. Reservations are required by April 11. Transportation will be provided via carpool from the church. Senior Banquet April 20 5:00-7:00pm The Wright Place Senior Week comes to a close with a FREE banquet for all church members. Enjoy food, fellowship, and special music by The Wright Street Boys, Mitzi Holt, & Paul Martin. MARCH 3-31, 2018 The Living Trust is a special fund set up to receive gifts for memorials that you may wish to give in memory of or in honor of an individual. This is given to meet extra needs of the church above those of the annual budget. Gifts should be marked Living Trust. Dot Jane Yeakle By: Margie and Alan Moore Dr. Joseph Cox Clara S. Wimberly Dorothy Dean Geiger Chuck and Kelly Boaz Mr. and Mrs. Will Merrill, Jr. Gene and Susie Schmidt Mark, Patti, Carrie and Drew Cowan Tom and Elizabeth Mayhugh Marie Percy Aden and Nancy Sowell Andrea Edgar Allison Curington Ron and Dot Jane Yeakle By: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ciordia IN MEMORY OF Ruth Newsome By: Tom and Elizabeth Mayhugh Anne Salyerds Francisco By: Nancy Fabisinski Sue Nicholson By: Jeanne Tew Nettie Joseph Sue Glenn Bobbi Baughn Glenda Pace Horace King By: Marie Percy and Family 5

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS WHAT'S HAPPENING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YEAR OF MISSIONS Contact: Rev. Brandon Bures BBures@ MISSIONS NIGHT AT NEWK S EATERY April 16 5:00-7:00pm Newk s - Cordova Mall Come support the Youth Bahamas Mission Team at Newk s by Cordova Mall. 10% of all proceeds made between 5pm-7pm will go towards the trip. Contact Denise Van Atta for more information. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE April 21 Begins at 4:00pm The Children and Families ministry invites you to prepare dinner for the residents of the Ronald McDonald House. The menu will be Chicken Pot Pie, Vegetables, and Dessert. All food must be prepared on-site. A large number of volunteers would be appreciated. If we get a great response we will help with the residents daily chores or a special project of their choice. Please sign up during Sunday School hours or contact Bella Trivison (via her dad s cell phone) at or via at briantrivison@yahoo.com. CHILDREN & FAMILY Contact: Lisa Bond LBond@ THE CARE & KEEPING OF YOU: AMERICAN GIRL Friday April 13 4:30-7:30pm All 3rd and 4th grade girls are invited for an evening of food, fellowship, and faith sharing. We will learn what it means to lead a healthy life as a young lady. Date subject to change. RSVP to Lisa Bond. Continued on Next Column VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WORKSHOP Saturday, April 14 10:00am - 1:00pm VBS Workroom 2nd floor Wesley Abbey Join us as we continue preparing the decorations for Vacation Bible School. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COMING SOON! June :00am - Noon Rolling River Rampage - Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God! The planning has begun and we are in need of decorating items. Please note, these items will be returned to their owners at the end of Vacation Bible School. We need Unlit Christmas Tees (assorted sizes), Kayak Paddles, Rafts and Innertubes, and Pop-up Tents. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Contact: Lisa Bond LBond@ SPRING CLASSES Starting April 8 Full class descriptions and registration forms can be found online or in the Church Office. CONFERENCE - WIDE MEANS OF GRACE A Quarterly Day Apart for Spiritual Formation Fasting & Holy Living May 19 9:00am 4:00pm BLUE LAKE $40.00 Join us this quarter for speaker Roger Short. Each day you will experience spiritual practices to tend your soul and grow in relationship with God, self, and others. There will be a gentle rhythm to the day - times for worship, group learning and discussion facilitated by spiritual directors from our conference, and personal solitude. The sessions stand alone you may attend any or all. Register online at awf-reg.brtapp.com/ MeansofGraceSession4. FIFTY FORWARD Contact: Debra Tallman DTallman@ LUNCH OUT April 12 11:30am Saltgrass Steak House All are welcome to join us for April s Lunch Out at Saltgrass Steak House. Call the Church Office to reserve your spot ( ). FIFTY FORWARD CELEBRATES SENIOR WEEK 2018 April All senior adults are invited to this special week! Reference the ad on page 4 for more information. SILVER AND GOLD April 26 10:30am The Wright Place $5.00/person Join us for this month s Silver and Gold with a special program by Gulf Coast Chorale. ANNIE July 7 The Alabama Shakespeare Festival Save the date and join us this summer as we go see Annie. There are only 25 seats available and they are first come first serve. Cost is $50 and includes ticket and box lunch. Payment is required upon reservation. Call the Church Office to register ( ). 6 APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7

7 SERVICE TIMES MEN Contact: Frank Moore SUNDAY 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am & ICON AT 11:00am MUSIC Contact: Dr. Rick Branch stay connected WORSHIP fumcpensacola Contact: Dr. Rick Branch ANNOUNCEMENTS MEN S RETREAT - ADVANCE April 20, 5:00pm - April 21, Lunchtime Blue Lake $60 - $95/person Men, of all seasons in life and from all churches in our conference, the 2018 Men s Retreat - Advance is coming up soon! Join us at Blue Lake from 5:00pm on Friday, April 20, through lunchtime on Saturday, April 21. The enthusiastic, humorous speaker will be Hank Marshman (35 years with Campus Crusade) and his theme will be developing a game plan for dealing with life s dangers and opportunities. Pick up a registration form in the Church Office. RUTH S KITCHEN Contact: Susie Schmidt SSchmidt@ WEDNESDAY MEALS April 11 Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, and Chocolate Cake April 18 Teriyaki Pork, Fried Rice, Orange Ginger Carrots, Mandarin Almond Salad, Rolls, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake SANCTUARY CHOIR Sunday, April 8 Sing at 8:00am Sunday, April 15 Sing at 11:00am Food Bag Project at Noon. Sunday, April 22 Sing at 8:00am YOUTH CHOIR Sunday, April 22 Sing at 11:00am for confirmation. Sunday, May 6 Sing at 11:00am in ICON Sunday, May 13 Sing at 8:00am for Baccalaureate Service. TWEENS Contact: Denise Van Atta DVanAtta@ CONFIRMATION Please send your confirmand s name as you would like it in the bulletin, Witness, certificate, and Bible. We also need his/her birthday and whether or not they have been baptized. Confirmation rehearsal and minister interviews are Saturday, April 21 beginning at 9:00am. Confirmation will be Sunday, April 22 at the 11:00am service. USHERS NEEDED We can ALWAYS use more usher volunteers at all of our Main Sanctuary services. We especially need ushers at 11:00am on the 2nd Sunday of the month! If you are willing to usher once a month, please let Rick Branch know. By the way, ushers can be male or female, youth through older adults! YOUTH Contact: Denise Van Atta DVanAtta@ PICTURE SLIDE SHOW Please 10 pictures of your senior from birth to their senior picture to Jeb Hunt at JHunt@fumcpensacola.com to be displayed digitally during the Senior Breakfast. These pictures can be any kind of picture you like, including ones with siblings, church events, goofy ones, etc. Please submit no later than April 28. YOUTH SUNDAY April 8 11:00am Wesley Abbey Join us for Youth Sunday when youth will take over every part of the worship service. Ally Shumpert will be delivering the sermon and the Youth Praise Band will lead us in music. Jaren Cook, Hayden Brown and Ellie Bauder will serve as liturgists. Our youth will serve as greeters, ushers, and acolytes as well. Join us in this unique worship experience. 7

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9 WHAT'S HAPPENING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY, 08 APRIL 2nd Sunday of Easter 7:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Childcare Available EB 8:00 AM - Worship Service Main Sanctuary 9:00 AM - Perry Home Coffee House PH 9:30 AM - Worship Service Main Sanctuary 9:30 AM - Ministries of First Church PH101 9:30 AM - Sunday School Various Locations 11:00 AM - Worship Service Main Sanctuary 11:00 AM - Youth lead ICON Worship Service WA 3:00 PM - ECHO WA 3:00 PM - Girl Scout Troop 110 E204 4:30 PM - Club 56 HRAC/EB 4:30 PM - Sunday Night Youth Activities YMC/ ITR MONDAY, 09 APRIL 7:00 AM - Sr. High Bible Study Panera 9:30 AM - Preschool Chapel with Lisa WA 10:00 AM - Centering Prayer Community Group S120 11:00 AM - Serving The Hungry Plus MBP 4:15 PM - Hand Bells ITRH 5:30 PM - Cub Scout Pack 99 YMC 5:30 PM - Fitness and Faith Group Front Lawn 6:30 PM - Women s Community Group PHP 7:00 PM - Boy Scout Troop 495 YMC TUESDAY, 10 APRIL 7:30 AM - Sr. High Bible Study Bagelheads 10:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry PH101 10:30 AM - FUMC Staff Meeting S117 5:30 PM - Five Flags Dog Training Club FB 5:00 PM - Fellowship Dinner WP 5:30 PM - Five Flags Dog Training Club FB 5:45 PM - Kids Gym & Childcare Available HRAC 6:00 PM - Young Professionals Off Campus 6:15 PM - Adult Sanctuary Choir ITRH THURSDAY, 12 APRIL 7:45 AM - Mid High Bible Study Panera 7:45 AM - Sixth Grade Bible Study Panera 9:00 AM - Yoga EB201 10:00 AM - God s Stories Group PH 10:15 AM - Mom s Bible Study EB207 11:00 AM - Serving The Hungry Plus MBP 11:30 AM - 50 Forward Lunch Out Off Campus 5:00 PM - Weight Watchers PH101 5:30 PM - CoDA Support Group FB 5:30 PM - Youth Success Week WP FRIDAY, 13 APRIL 6:45 AM - Mid High Bible Study Bagelheads 6:45 AM - Sixth Grade Bible Study Bagelheads 3:30 PM - Home Instead DH 5:30 PM - Sacred Harp PH SATURDAY, 14 APRIL 9:00 AM - VBS Work Day Upstairs WA 9:30 AM - CoDA Support Group FB CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL 7:00 AM - Joe Harrell Bible Study DH 7:30 AM - Dad s Bible Study Panera 9:00 AM - Repair and Renewal R&R Garages 10:30 AM - Women at the Well PHP 12:00 PM - Bible with Brandon GH 12:00 PM - Fellowship Lunch DH 2:15 PM - Kid Connect HRAC/WA/EB APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7 INSERT

10 SUNDAY, 15 APRIL 3rd Sunday of Easter Fifty Year Member Recognition 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM - Childcare Available EB 8:00 AM - Worship Service at Main Sanctuary 8:00 AM - Downtown Blood Drive Front PH 9:00 AM - Perry Home Coffee House PH 9:30 AM - Worship Service Main Sanctuary 9:30 AM - Serving at First Church PH101 9:30 AM - Sunday School Various Locations 11:00 AM - ICON Worship Service WA 11:00 AM - Worship Service Main Sanctuary 2:00 PM - Overnight Biking Group WP 3:00 PM - ECHO WA 4:30 PM - Club 56 HRAC/EB 4:30 PM - Sunday Night Youth Activities YMC/ ITR MONDAY, 16 APRIL 7:00 AM - Sr. High Bible Study Panera 9:00 AM - Sewing Ministry FB 9:30 AM - Preschool Chapel with Lisa WA 10:00 AM - Centering Prayer Community Group S120 11:00 AM - Serving The Hungry Plus MBP 4:15 PM - Hand Bells ITRH 5:30 PM - Cub Scout Pack 99 YMC 5:30 PM - Fitness and Faith Group Front Lawn 6:00 PM - Emerald Coast Bead Society Meeting DH 7:00 PM - Boy Scout Troop 495 YMC TUESDAY, 17 APRIL 7:30 AM - Sr. High Bible Study Bagelheads 9:15 AM - 50 Forward Excursion Bragg-Mitchell Mansion 9:30 AM - Bridge Group PHCB 10:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry PH101 10:30 AM - FUMC Staff Meeting S117 5:00 PM - UMW Mary and Martha Group PH101 5:30 PM - Five Flags Dog Training Club FB 6:00 PM - Milk & Honey Board Meeting PH102 WEDNESDAY, 18 APRIL 7:00 AM - Joe Harrell Bible Study DH 7:30 AM - Dad s Bible Study Panera 9:00 AM - Repair and Renewal R&R Garages 10:30 AM - Women at the Well PHP 12:00 PM - Bible with Brandon GH 12:00 PM - Fellowship Lunch DH 5:00 PM - Fellowship Dinner WP 5:30 PM - Five Flags Dog Training Club FB 5:45 PM - Kids Gym & Childcare Available HRAC 6:00 PM - Young Professionals Off Campus 6:15 PM - Adult Sanctuary Choir ITRH THURSDAY, 19 APRIL 7:45 AM - Mid High Bible Study Panera 7:45 AM - Sixth Grade Bible Study Panera 9:00 AM - Yoga EB201 10:15 AM - Mom s Bible Study EB207 11:00 AM - Serving The Hungry Plus MBP 11:30 AM - Heritage Lunch and Lecture DH 11:45 AM - FPRA DH 5:00 PM - Weight Watchers PH101 5:30 PM - CoDA Support Group FB FRIDAY, 20 APRIL 6:45 AM - Mid High Bible Study Bagelheads 6:45 AM - Sixth Grade Bible Study Bagelheads 5:00 PM - 50 Forward Banquet WP 7:00 PM - Choral Society Rehearsal Main Sanctuary SATURDAY, 21 APRIL 9:00 AM - Confirmation Rehearsal GH/Sanctuary 9:30 AM - CoDA Support Group FB 7:00 PM - Her Songs Choral Concert Main Sanctuary S - Basement of Sanctuary EB - Education Building FB - Franklin Building HRAC - Henry Roberts Activities Center ITRH - Ike Terry Rehearsal Hall LEGEND JHL - Joe Harrell Library OB - Outreach Building PH - Perry Home PHCH - Coffee House WP - The Wright Place DH - Wright Place Dining Hall GH - Wright Place Great Hall WA - Wesley Abbey YB - Youth Building MBP- Miss Barbara's Place APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 7 INSERT

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MARCH 25 - APRIL VOLUME 198 ISSUE 6 P. 3 MARCH 25 - APRIL 7 2018 VOLUME 198 ISSUE 6 P. 3 APRIL MISSIONAL FOCUS - MISSIONS FOCUSED ON HELPING SENIOR ADULTS As part of our April Missional Focus, join us for our twelfth annual volunteer outreach