On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.

Each Spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and “lose” an hour during the night.  Make sure to change your clocks, so you get to church at the correct time on Sunday!

Join us on March 14th at 2:30 p.m. for a family event in Wesley Abbey as Pensacola Little Theatre presents The Chronicles of Narnia:  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.   This special edition of the beloved story will be an interactive version and will allow children to be upclose and personal with the two actors who tell the story from the inside and the out!  This is a free performance, but ask everyone to bring an offering for Haiti.

Come and worship with us this Lenten season at our weekly Wednesday night Lent services and Holy Week services.

March 17, 6:00 PM — Taize Service
The Taize movement that began in France is one of the largest renewal movements in recent history.  It has brought together people of many denominations and languages together to sing and pray for the transformation of the world.  The simple chant-like songs have been included in in every major hymnal including our own.

March 24, 6:00 PM — Stations of the Cross
During Lent, the youth and children will be preparing a special service of the Stations of the Cross in Wesley Abbey.  On this night, they will lead the congregation on a moving, interactive service based on this ancient church tradition.

March 28, ALL SERVICES — Palm/Passion Sunday
We will begin Holy Week with a special processional of the palms at all four of our
Sunday morning services.

April 1, 7:00 PM — Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday, commemorates the last supper of Jesus with his disciples and his later betrayal.  After Wesley’s sermon, we will celebrate Holy Communion and conclude the service with the dramatic stripping of the chancel and altar.

April 2, 7:00 PM — Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Tenebrae is a service of darkness, commemoration the crucifixion, that consists of readings from the passion narrative as we extinguish candles until we end in complete darkness.

Download our new Forty Day Lenten Devotional: Sharing Our Faith Stories! The devotional is designed to read from Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday!

In celebration of StoryCorps 5-week stay in Pensacola, we will host a listening party for participants and the interested public on Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in Wesley Abbey. Selected audio segments which have been produced from the interviews conducted in our area will be featured. StoryCorps will leave First UMC and travel to New Orleans on March 15, 2010.

StoryCorps
February 11 - March. 13, 2010
First United Methodist is excited to host StoryCorps, an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening.  Since 2003, tens of thousands of everyday people have interviewed family and friends through StoryCorps. Millions listen to the award-winning broadcasts on National Public Radio (NPR). StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind.  Learn more at Storycorps.com.

Easter Lilies

You may honor, celebrate or memorialize individuals or events by purchasing Easter Lilies for $12.00 each. Please complete the form below and place it in the offering plate or mail to the church office no later than Monday, March 29th.

Easter Lily Order Form

Sanctuary Alter 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 (432-1434).  Below are the open dates and the number of arrangements available:

March 28 (2)
May 9 (1)
May 23 (2)
May 30 (2)
July 4 (2)
July 11 (2)
July 25 (2)
August 8 (2)
August 15 (2)
August 22 (1)
August 29 (1)
September 5 (1)
September 19 (2)
September 26 (2)
October 3 (2)
October 17 (2)
October 31 (2)
November 14 (2)
November 21 (2)
November 28 (2)
December 5 (2)
December 12 (2)

Serve the Hungry has a need for men’s casual clothing.   Now is a good time to clean out your closets and give your gently worn casual shirts, jeans, khakis, and shoes to a worthy cause.  Since we have had so many cold days this winter, we still need sweaters and sweatshirts especially in sizes large, extra-large and 2X.  We also need travel-size toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion.  Take your donations to the church office.  Thank you for supporting this outreach program.

Community Sunrise Service at Plaza DeLuna
6:30 A.M. at Plaza DeLuna (south end of Palafox by the water)
Dr. Wesley H. Wachob with music by BANNER

Free Brunch
Join us for a delicious free continental brunch in the Henry
Roberts Activity Center between 7:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.

Sunday, March 21 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Alabama Square in North Hill

Children of all ages and families are invited to attend our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic.  We ask everyone to donate a dozen stuffed eggs (no chocolate please) by March 14, 2010. Eggs should be dropped off at the church or Children’s Ministry Office. Please put your child’s age group on your bag. An offering will be taken for lunch.

Come and celebrate Easter with us at First United Methodist Church at one of our five services on April 4th. Before or after worship, join us for a free continental brunch between 7:30 - 10:45 AM in the Henry Roberts Activity Center.  Come and celebrate the risen Lord with us!

Community Sunrise Service at Plaza DeLuna
6:30 A.M. at Plaza DeLuna (south end of Palafox by the water)
Dr. Wesley H. Wachob and Rev. Geoffrey Lentz
Music by Jeb Hunt and BANNER

8:30 A.M. Early Morning Easter Service
8:30 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary
Dr. Wesley H. Wachob and Rev. Geoffrey Lentz
Music by the Youth Choir

9:45 A.M. Traditional Easter Service
9:45 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary
Dr. Wesley H. Wachob and Rev. Geoffrey Lentz
Music by the Perdido Brass and Sanctuary Choir

11:00 A.M. Traditional Easter Service
11:00 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary
Dr. Wesley H. Wachob and Rev. Ken Autrey
Music by the Perdido Brass and Sanctuary Choir

ICON Easter Celebration
11:00 A.M. in Wesley Abbey
Rev. Geoffrey Lentz and Ms. Emily Capes
Music by Jeb Hunt and BANNER

20th Annual Run for Missions

Saturday, April 17, 2010
5K Run/Walk—8:00 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run—9:00 a.m.

Registration Information: (fees are non-refundable)

$15.00 Adults (Register by March 26, 2010 to guarantee t-shirt size)

Late Registration:
$20.00 - March 27 - April 16
$25.00 - Race Day (no guarantee on t-shirt)
$12.00 - Children (10 & under)
$15.00 - No shirt
$15.00 - Shirt only
$15.00 to military personnel

Make checks payable to: FUMC - Run for Missions

Registration Form and Online Registration:

Run for Mission Brochure and Registration Form

Online Registration Here

Packet Pick-up:

· Friday, April 16, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, from 6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.
· Pick-up in The Wright Place, next to FUMC
· It is runner’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the information on the time bar to be handed to the race official at the end of the race. This is to be done at the time of packet pick-up.

Notes:

· For additional information, call the FUMC office at 432-1434
· Race—RAIN or SHINE!

Awards for the 5K Walk:

· Awards will be given to the overall male and female finisher in the 5K walk
· Top 5 male/female finishers
· Individuals who register as a walker will be required to walk at ALL times. (If you jog and walk you must register as a runner.)
· Awards MUST be picked up at the ceremony. No exceptions will be made.
· Race not marshaled.

Awards for the 5K Run:

· Awards for first male and first female finishers; Go 5 deep up to age 12 and 3 deep for ages 13-70+
· Awards MUST be picked up at the ceremony. No exceptions will be made.

5K Run Age Groups (male and female):

0-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59;
60-64; 65-69; 70+

Pancake Breakfast:

· Pancake breakfast, compliments of FUMC Men, free to all registered racers; $2.00 for non-participants.

Race Results:

· FUMC web site: www.pensacolafirstchurch.com and www.active.com

5K Race Course (3.1 miles):

Starts and finishes in front of First United Methodist Church. Start by running east on Wright Street to Tarragona Street, north on Tarragona Street to Blount, west on Blount to Reus, south on Reus to Brainerd, then east to Spring Street, north on Spring to Blount, east on Blount to Tarragona, south on Tarragona back to Wright Street.