First Christian Church Easter Egg Hunt 2024

See You Later Reception for Reverend Cameron & Diane Douglas. Valentine theme!

Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Turtle Point.

FALL 2023 - Children’s moment during worship and our Thanksgiving luncheon.

OCTOBER 25. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER AND TRUNK OR TREAT.

We had a wonderful night, lots of children and families came to trunk or treat. They also were treated to dinner of hamburgers and hotdogs. Everyone had a great time. There were several cars outside with their trunks decorated for the children to “trunk or treat at”. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way! We all had a great time!! Photos on the Community Outreach page.

FIRE FIGHTERS LUNCHEON

During the month of October there are numerous ways you can help with Outreach. On October 19, we will host the Florence Fire Department with our annual Firefighters Luncheon. We will need some cake bakers and a few volunteers to help setup, serve, and cleanup. Signup sheets will be located in the hallway on the bulletin board.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lastly, the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is not a female only disease. Men can be affected by this disease too. Did you know, according to the CDC, that each year in the United States, 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men? Check out the display showing the ways you can help raise awareness about the most common cancer (outside of skin cancer) in the United States.

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

During the entire month of October and into the first week of November, FCC will be collecting children’s toys, personal necessities, and educational gifts for the Operation Christmas Child Box Outreach. Our goal is to pack 50 boxes this year for children of all ages. Your help in purchasing items is greatly needed and appreciated. There are lists of ideas for you to take with you for each age group and boy/girl needs. In addition, it costs $10/box to ship to the over 100 countries that receive these boxes. The Bingo Wednesday Night Supper helped us raise enough funds to ship at least 35 boxes. Monetary donations are appreciated for shipping and extra items needed to fill the 50 boxes. By the way, a trip to the Dollar Store will meet the majority of the items on the lists!

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SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY NIGHT BROWN BAG SUPPER

AND OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FUNDRAISER KICKOFF

B.I.N.G.O.!!! If you were unable to attend September’s Wednesday Night Brown Bag & Bingo Supper, you missed the most incredible time! We ate, we laughed, we played BINGO, we raised money for the Operation Christmas Child Project, we learned more about this worldwide project and how it spreads the Word and enjoyed the love of each other all in the spirit of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! Thank you to those who prepared and brought desserts: Gloria Aday, Arlene Burch, Judy Goode, Amy McCorkle, & Kay Stegall!

Soup Kitchen

Saturday, September 30, FCC fed the homeless through the Soup Kitchen at First Presbyterian Church. Over 100 meals were served either through those who came to FPC or those home bound who had meals delivered. A huge shout out to Carol Hill for heading up the Soup Kitchen this past month and to those who helped with preparations, plating/ boxing up, serving, and clean up! Also, a thank you to the dessert bakers! The next Soup Kitchen opportunity will be Saturday, December 30.

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AUGUST WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER &

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

AUGUST 30, 5:15 - 7:00 P.M.

We are asking everyone to bring their favorite summer salad to share, whether it be a corn salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, pasta salad, or whatever! FCC will provide rolls, crackers, & drinks. Please sign up on the Activities Board in the church hallway, if you plan to bring a salad and if you know, which kind you plan to bring.

Make your favorite homemade ice cream and join in the fun, competition, and sharing with your fellow Christians of FCC! Ice Creams will be set up in order for everyone to have a “taste” and vote (with money) for their favorite one! Funds raised will go to support the Choir’s music needs!

All salads and ice cream will need to be at the church by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, August 30.

ALL SAINTS - UNA COLLEGE MINISTRY

August 20: UNA All Saints Progressive Dinner 5 p.m.

The students who are a part of All Saints Ministry at UNA will begin their progressive dinner here at First Christian church. We will have yard games set up, provide drinks, and fellowship. They will then walk to the next sponsoring church. Let’s encourage these students to be a part of our Christ centered, loving church. Please come and join in fellowship and make connections with these students from UNA.

Law Enforcement Luncheon 2023

The Law Enforcement who were able to come, enjoyed a great lunch. For all those that overwhelmed with work today, we took lunch to them at the Police Dept. We always enjoy feeding our Law Enforcement officers and support personnel.

Mother’s Day 2023

CHURCH PICNIC

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Kids of all ages 0-120!! 😊

Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 4-8 pm

Veterans Park shelter #2

Bring your friends, your favorite dish,

outdoor games, and your lawn chair!

You could even wear your favorite Disney Shirt!

Burgers and Hot dogs provided.

Games, Fun and Fellowship!!

EASTER 2023

February 12, 2023

VALENTINE LUNCHEON

We have planned a time to fellowship with our church family.

Singles, Couples, Families, everyone come!!

We are having a Valentine’s Luncheon on February 12 in our fellowship hall.

This is for everyone. The meal will be catered from Rhoda P’s restaurant and will be chicken and vegetables. The cost will be $12 per person.

We also need volunteers to make desserts for our meal. There will be a sign-up sheet on our bulletin board.

Please consider coming and enjoying time together with wonderful friends. No “significant other” required, just great church family!!!

We all miss spending time together and need time to fellowship!!

CHRISTMAS 2022

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2022

Our youth and church family filled 40 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to everyone who participated in any way!

SOUP KITCHEN 2022

TRUNK OR TREAT 2022

We had rain, but we had fun! Several children from the community came out to Trunk or Treat with our church family. We had some awesome costumes…children and adults!

Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 14 @ 7 p.m.

Easter Service: Sunday, April 17 @ 10:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH WOMENS LUNCHEON

APRIL 6, 2022

“All we Need is Love “ Valentine Banquet.

February 13, 2022

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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

December 24, 6 p.m.

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THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON 11-21-2021

Our Thanksgiving Luncheon was a huge happy blessing! Thanks to all who participated & shared the friendships & the feast. I applaud my fabulous team of volunteers…Claire & Don, Faye, Tammy, Cameron, Amy, Gloria, Carol, Leon, Deryll, & Tracy. What a wonderful church family we have! God bless, Suzanne

Thanks so much to everyone who stayed after lunch on Sunday to decorate the church for the Advent season! Tonitia Butler, Worship Chair

There is a Christmas Tree in the fellowship hall with ornaments on it from current and past First Christian families. We would love for you to bring an ornament that represents your family and hang it on the tree.