Worship Services Time Change - Aug 29

One strange fact about churches is that they cannot plateau; they are always changing.   Churches are either growing or dying.  Against the backdrop of a declining church in North America, we are a thriving church with unprecedented growth. Last year we brought about 250 new members into our family, this year we are on track to beat that record.

One of the greatest areas of growth is in worship attendance.  All four of our Sunday morning services have been growing. This increase has made it difficult to transition between services within the allotted 15 minutes.  Therefore, in order to make room for our congregation and for future growth we are pleased to announce a time change in our Sunday morning schedule.  The Early Service will move from 8:30 to 8:00, the Communion Service will move from 9:45 to 9:30, Sunday School/Small Groups will move from 9:45 to 9:30, and the Traditional Service and ICON will be at 11:00.  This transition will take place on Promotion Sunday, August 29, 2010.

It is exciting to see all that God is doing in Pensacola’s oldest Protestant church and Florida’s oldest Methodist church.  We ask you to be in prayer for our church as we continue to grow and change

Youth Summer Activities 2010

Come an be a part of the exciting youth ministry at First Church this summer! Read more

Worship Arts Camp - Aug 9-13

Join us for a week of worship and fun at this unique Worship Arts Day Camp.  Each day, we will creatively experience worship through various classes that might include dance, drama, puppets, movement, stomp, photography, guitar, art ….

We will explore worship through prayer, liturgical activities and have opportunities to learn more about the countless ways we can worship God!  To celebrate this week, we will put together several pieces that will be shared in ICON worship in August/September.  And of course, we will have some fun recreation and a good snack. Open to children Kindergarten - 5th grade.

Schedule and Registration

Drop off at 9 a.m. in the gym - Pick up at 12 Noon on the 2nd floor of the Education Bldg.

Cost $35.00 (includes supplies, props, snacks, a T-shirt and tickets to see Alice in Wonderland at PLT!)
Make checks payable to FUMC.

Registration Form
Registration deadline is Aug 5th!

Classes

Worship Classes: One hour class that will work on an “offering/presentation” for worship.

Fish Stix – This is a kids style version of God Rods. Kids will be using sticks as they interpret songs and stories. Taught by Susannah Walters and Mary Bond. Worship Date: August 15

Worship through Video – Do you want to learn how to make your own video? Come and help us create a custom video from start to finish. Then come see it during a special ICON service on August 22nd. Taught by Jeb Hunt. Worship Date: August 22

Music Mix – We’ll praise God through singing a “mix”ture of many styles of songs: some wild; some calm; some loud; some soft; some slow; some fast; some new; some old. Taught by Rick Branch. Worship date: Tentative - August 22 in the Sanctuary

Props – This dance class will be using props as they create a dance piece to be shared in worship. Taught by Brady Kirby and Katherine Varnson. Worship Date: August 29 ICON Service

Storytelling in Action – This class will be acting out stories, playing drama games and working on a Children’s Sermon drama. Taught by Lisa Bond. Worship Date: September 12

Hands-On Classes: These groups focus on a fun, creative, “hands-on” experience.

Art – Come join Ms. Celeste as you create beautiful art pieces for the Kids Art Show in August.

Stomp - This class, taught by Susannah Walters and Brady Kirby will be some rompin’ stompin’ fun . . . and there will be noise!

Hip Hop - Come join Katherine Varnson for this fun, upbeat style of dance.

Stompin’ Steppin’ and Clappin’ - Come kick up your heels with some fun line-dancin’ with our very own Rick Branch.

Cooking – Ms. Denise has cooked up some great ideas for this culinary class. If you like to create and cook, this class is for you.

Special Hands-On Classes:

Guitar – Come join Connor Bond and learn some basic guitar skills and maybe a song or two. Preference given to students who have completed 4th or 5th Guitars will be supplied.

Puppet Workshop - For those who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. This workshop will train students to handle a puppet while having fun with creative scripts. Ms. Wanda is back and excited to start sharing! Students from the workshop are also invited to join the FUMC puppet ministry, In His Hands, which will rehearse on Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:30, and will perform at various events throughout the year.

The Percy Institute - August 2010

The 2010 Percy Institute is pleased to welcome the Reverend Doctor Reginald Mallett

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Designing Women’s Luncheon

Please join us on Saturday, August 21, 2010 for the annual United Methodist - Women in Mission
Designing Women’s Luncheon Read more

Blue Lake Church-Wide Retreat - Oct 15-17

Join us for our Annual Blue Lake Church Wide Family Retreat Read more

Children’s Ministry Summer 2010

The Children’s Ministry at First United Methodist Church has a wide variety of activities and programs for your children to participate in this summer.  Check out some of the exciting events planned!

Sunday Mornings
Sunday from 9:45-10:40 on the 2nd floor of the Education building
This Summer our Sunday School  theme  is:  Totally Green.   Each week children K-5th grade will celebrate God’s creation and our role in it.  We’ll hear from speakers on how we take care of God’s earth and each other.  We will visit centers that include a science lab, ecological crafts, green games, a prayer room, cooking and some other “green” activities.

Family Nights
June 23rd, July 14th, August 11th
Let’s get together for a fun night of fellowship with our church friends!  Families are invited to come for dinner, then join us for a movie night, a water play night and a family skate night!  Watch your email for more information.  Dinner is from 5 - 6 PM and Family Night will begin at 6:15 unless otherwise specified.

Fitness Camp
July 19 - 23, 9 - 12 noon, Church Gym and Wesley Abbey
Ages K-5th graders
This year we will offering a new camp experience – Shapin’ up Fitness Camp.  We’ll be focusing on healthy habits and attitudes for kids regarding their bodies, food and exercise. We will begin each day with a jumpstart, fun games, play icebreakers games to get to know each other, move and groove, have physical fitness training and a time of Bible Study.  We’ll even have a few science experiments to make our point!    Registration forms will be available by May 23rd.

Shapin’ Up Children’s Fitness Camp Registration Form

Kids Camp Night
July 23rd  Time;  TBD
K – 1st and 2nd graders
Gear up for Camp Smalledwin, our “almost” night at camp.  We’ll play games,  do crafts, have water fun…just like camp!!!  So mark your calendars and watch for details.

Kids Camp Night - Camp Smalledwin Retreat 2010 Registration Form

2010 Worship Arts Camp
August 9 - 13th, 9-12 noon
For K-5th graders
Come join us for this amazing week of creativity and praise! Children will have lots of fun playing together and having the opportunity to create.  We will have classes in dance, art, music, drama and much more!   Watch for more info.

Preschool Play Days
July 9th and August 6th, 9 - 12noon
Come join Ms. Lisa and friends as we play, sing and enjoy a morning of Preschool fun.  More details to follow.