ANNOUNCEMENTS
// End of Summer Grill & Chill
Come and enjoy a friday evening of live music, grilled foods, and community. We’ll be having an end of summer Grill & Chill on Friday, September 5th from 5:30-8:00pm. Live music will be provided by Audio Portrait. We’ll have inflatables for the kids. It’ll be a great time to wrap up the summer and look forward to the Fall season together. Bring a friend, we’ll see you there!
// Connection Sunday
Looking for ways to get connected and serve at First Church? We’ll have our ministries and small groups showcased on Sunday, September 7th in the auditorium for an opportunity for you to learn more about them and their needs. This will be a way to chat with those leading each ministry and signup to serve in a specific need.
// Baptisms
Been interested in getting baptized? We’ll be having Baptism Sunday on September 28th during our service time. If you’d like to be baptized talk with Pastor Bobby (blarew@fcministries.com) or Pastor José (jluna@fcministries.com). We’d love to be a part of that next step with you!
// Kid’s Club is back!
Our Wednesday evening ministry will be resuming on September 24th! Kid’s Club is for all kids 3 years old through 5th grade and meets each Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm. We’ll be kicking off the new season with a End of Summer Bash filled with water games, food, movie, and more. We can’t wait to see all our kiddos again! For more information, or if you would like to serve in Kid’s Club, contact Pastor José (jluna@fcministries.com).
// Community Bible Study - Psalms
We are excited to be hosting Community Bible Study again this Fall/Spring. Community Bible Study is gearing up for the 2025-2026 season with a study on the book of Psalms. There are several class options including one being held here at First Church on Thursday nights at 6:30pm led by Lucy Cumbie. You can find out more on the new class which will be starting Thursday, September 4th and the other different class options by visiting https://newportnews.cbsclass.org
Registration is open and available to all women. There is a class fee as they supply a study guide with the class. Sign up today at the link provided above!
// Help Stock Thrive’s Food Market
Let’s help keep Thrive’s Food Market stocked! Below are the most needed items for the month of August.
Jelly
Spaghetti
Box Potato Sides
Can peas, collards, or carrots
Pudding Mix or other Baking Mixes
Farm fresh eggs or veggies from your garden!
You can drop off items at the church to be delivered to Thrive, or you can drop off directly at Thrive. Thrive is located at 12749 Nettles Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 and their hours are Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm and Fridays 10:00am – 2:00pm. If you’re unable to make it out to purchase items, you can ordered items from their Amazon wishlist by clicking HERE.
Thank you!
// Weekly Activities
Monday
Volleyball - 7:30-9:00 PM in the Auditorium (all ages and skill levels are welcome)
Wednesday
Youth Group - 6:00-8:00 PM (middle school and high school)
Thursday
Young Adults Group - 7:00-9:00 PM in the Auditorium
// Prayer Requests
Have a prayer request? Looking for ways to be praying during the week? Head on over to fcministries.com/prayer to submit a prayer request or to download our prayer guide which contains different ways to be praying daily.
If you are interested in being put on the list of those willing to pray for others and their needs, please send your name and email to José (jluna@fcministries.com) to be added onto the email list. Thank you!
