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Welcome to Easter worship! May you experience blessings of hope and the promise of God’s love through Christ’s resurrection victory! Please stay for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following worship.
Today we receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which supports ministries of care and compassion of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This year’s offering goes to ministries that provide relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. Offering envelopes are included in the bulletin. Checks may be made payable to FPC, memo: OGHS.
Special Food Drive Today! As a part of the Church’s outreach, we are supporting our local Salvation Army by re-filling their grocery pantry. The Salvation Army has communicated a need for help as they continue to provide groceries to over 50 families in our area on a weekly basis. Thank you for helping us partner with those who are working to alleviate hunger in our community!
Earth Day is this Tuesday. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," encourages actions focused on renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. What can one person do to take care of this home that God gave us? Check out the possibilities at earthday.org.
Next Sunday we receive the 2-Cents-a-Meal offering, which supports food insecurity ministries of First Church and Florida Presbytery. Because of your generosity, we provide 40 weekend meals for Lynn Haven Elementary School students each week.
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