Prayer Chain (Complete list of prayer concerns are available at the Welcome Center)
Audrey, The Family of Roberta Fink, Stephen Royer, Bob Shock, Nick Vogt, The Family of William Bruner
Passionate Worship
Worship in the Sanctuary, Sunday @ 9:30 AM
Bell Choir - Wednesday, Contact Sharon Danhoff
Worship Team – Thursday @ 7 PM, Contact Christy Beggs
Hispanic Ministry Worship Service Sunday @ 5:00 PM at First Church led by Minister Luigi Perez
Ash Wednesday Service
February 22, 7 PM in the sanctuary
Radical Hospitality
Valentine's Day Senior Dinner
February 14, 5 - 7 PM, FUM Gym
First Church Chili Cook Off and Square Dance
Saturday, March 31 in the Gym
5-5:30 Gathering
5:30 Dinner
7-8:30 Dancing and GamesTickets $5 each or $15 for family.
Card Ministry – Wednesday @ 9 AM
“Made to Crave” - Wednesdays 10:30am
Craving isn’t a bad thing . . . but we must realize God created us to crave so we’d ultimately desire more of Him in our lives. This Bible study will help you find the “want to” in how to make healthy choices. Starts Feb. 1 – March 7. Contact Jan Bell for more information.
FUM Bathroom Make-Over
A group is forming to make plans to re-decorate the bathrooms. If you are interested in helping with this project, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
Childcare - Adult and Youth volunteers are needed for the childcare room on Sundays. If interested, call Lori Gates at 419-933-4109.
Greeters - If you are interested in being a greeter on Sunday mornings, contact Ruby Greer
Stay Connected with First Church
Check us out on Facebook.
Contact the church office to receive text messages about church events.
Watch Sunday services online at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fumc-willard
Order DVDs of worship services from the Media Team.
Church Clean Up Day
Saturday, February 18, 9 AM – 2 PM. Sign up in foyer or call the church office.
Kitchen Water Heater
Donations are being accepted to help pay the cost of our kitchen water heater. It is a commercial high capacity appliance that supports our hospitality efforts in Faithweavers and other church dinners.
Intentional Faith Development
Interested in Becoming a Member? Pastor Doug is planning to welcome new members into First UMC in the near future. See Pastor Doug for more information.
Women’s Bible Study on Wednesdays @ 10:30am. Call Jan Bell for more info – 567-224-6164.
Women’s Bible Study on Wednesdays @ 6:30pm. Call Roberta Rapp for more info – 419-935-0218.
Women’s Bible Study on Tuesdays @ 3:30pm. Call Jan Buzard for more info – 567-224-0878.
Men
Men’s Group on Sundays @ 8am. Call Dennis Blanchard for more info - 419–933-7134.
Youth - Sunday @ 10:45 AM
Children - Sunday School @ 9:45 AM Classes: Childcare, Pre-K, 1st-4th Grade, 5th-6th Grade
Faith Weavers – K through 4th grade Wednesday @ 3:30 PM
Fifth and Sixth Grade Youth Group Wednesday @ 3:30 PM
Jr Hi and High School Youth Group Wednesday @ 6 PM
Risk Taking Mission and Service
Starting Point Outreach Center
Providing assistance, encouragement and hope to deal with life’s challenges and difficulties.
117 Myrtle Avenue 419-933-4100
Mission Shelf Donations are a way for you to reuse, recycle or use part of what you have to benefit others.
Support Our Soldiers in Iraq
Please check the mission shelves in the foyer for a list of items you can donate for those serving overseas. Also, if you have the address of anyone serving, please give it to Linda Prater (567-224-1616).
Food Bank Needs
February is pancake mix and syrup.