ANNOUNCEMENTS
// Join Us In Honoring Pastor Tag This Weekend
As Pastor Tag wraps up his time with us as interim pastor, we want to take a moment to thank him for his faithful service, steady leadership, and the powerful messages he has shared with our church family during this season. His care and commitment to First Church have been a true blessing and we are grateful for the impact he has made over the past year. We invite you to join us Sunday morning, July 6th, as we honor him during our worship service.
This Sunday evening, First Church will host a dinner in his honor. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share memories, enjoy fellowship, and express our appreciation. Everyone is invited to attend! We hope to see you there.
📅 Date: Sunday, July 6th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Salsa’s Mexican Grill
704 Mariners Row #110
Newport News 23606
// Help Us Welcome the Larew Family
As we near the arrival of Pastor Bobby Larew and his family, let's start to welcome them to the Peninsula! Trish Goodwin has put together some ways to help welcome the Larew family to First Church as well as the peninsula in general. Below you'll find a link to sign up to provide welcome baskets and/or gift cards to make their transition easier. There is also a list of recommendations and we would love all the input we can get! Thank you so much for helping transition our new pastor and his family to Newport News and to First Church! If you have any questions on the form or other ideas to help welcome the Larew family, feel free to contact Trish Goodwin at trish92@gmail.com. If you’re bringing items in this weekend, those can go to either Trish Goodwin or Will Gardner.
// Pastor Bobby’s First Sunday
We are excited for you to join us for a very special Sunday as we welcome Pastor Bobby for his first service with us! Mark your calendars for July 13th where he will be starting a new sermon series titled “The Good News,” where we’ll explore the hope and life found in the message of Jesus Christ.
That same Sunday, we will also share in Communion together as a church family.
Bring your family and friends, and come ready to worship together. We look forward to seeing you there!
// Arizona Missions Trip
Continue to be in prayer for Associate Pastor José, Alex Cumbie, Dustin Best, Brittany Best, Thom Bateman, Mark Tschirhart, and Don Durham as they prepare to head out to the Navajo reservation to serve at Hidden Springs Bible Church. They will be there from July 5-13. While at HSBC they will be serving in the community as well as completing projects at the church, and hosting free community meals.
// 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 July.
Cereal
Pasta
Rice/Rice Sides
Can peas, collards, or carrots
Baking Items/Mix
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!
// Volunteers Needed - Children’s Church and the Nursery
God is growing our church family, and with that growth comes a wonderful opportunity to serve the next generation!
We are currently in need of volunteers to serve in both Children’s Church and the Nursery during our Sunday morning worship services.
• In Children’s Church, we are seeking teachers and helpers who have a heart to share God’s Word with our children in a fun, age-appropriate environment.
• In the Nursery, we need caring individuals to love and care for our infants and toddlers. Due to recent growth, we would like to split the nursery into two rooms—one for infants and one for toddlers—but we need more helping hands to make this happen!
You can serve as often as you’re able—whether that’s one Sunday a month or every week, your involvement will make a difference.
Whether you feel called to teach, assist, or simply rock a baby to sleep, your service will make an eternal impact. A background check is required for all volunteers.
If you’re interested in joining one of these vital ministries, please see Robin Kilgore (rkilgore@fcministries.com) for Children’s Church or Mandie Nolte (amanda.barrack@gmail.com) for the Nursery for more information.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
// 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
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS:
// Opportunities to Serve (Other ways to serve - Click Here)
Worship Team :: The worship team is in need of individuals who are skilled vocalists and/or can play drums, keys or bass. If you are talented at one of those and would like to serve with the worship team, please contact or see Adam Ferry at aferry@fcministries.com.
// 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!
