WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FIRST CHURCH
ONE HUNDRED YEAR ANNIVERSARY
November 23 – 24, 2024
This year marks the 100-year Anniversary of the completion and dedication of the First Evangelical Center building (also known as the FEC). To commemorate the momentous occasion, we will be taking the weekend to celebrate and remember how God has been with us, and look forward to what God may do in the future.
First Church Museum & Meal | November 23, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into the history of First Church. Throughout our (FEC) Building, there will be special exhibitions and interactive elements to learn more about our roots, and commemorate the spiritual and community impacts First Church has made over the last one hundred years. Additionally, there will be a meal available in (CLC) Stryker Hall from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for you to share in with your family, life group, or new friends.
Combined Worship Service | November 24, 10:00 AM
This day will be a jubilant celebration of this congregation in the building that started it all: the First Evangelical Center (FEC). Soak in the timeless stained glass images and rugged granite as we give praise to God for all He has done, and all He will do.
REFLECTIVE SERVICE
October 6 – November 17 | Sundays, 7:15 – 7:45 AM | (FEC) Sanctuary
Soak in the practices of Christian liturgy through this early morning service, which will incorporate reflection, prayer, and Scripture facilitated by a leader.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Box Collection: Oct 13 – Nov 10
Packing Party: Nov 20 at 6:30 PM | (CLC) Stryker Hall
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has demonstrated God’s love in a tangible way to children around the world. Each shoebox packed represents a child who will hear that Jesus loves them, many for the first time. Would you consider joining us to share the Good News of Great Joy with children through simple gifts packed in shoeboxes? There are many ways to help this year:
- Pick up a shoebox before or after our Traditional/Contemporary services on Sunday mornings (9 AM/11 AM respectively) from October 13 – November 3.
- Build a shoebox online. These boxes go to hard-to-reach areas that tend to be more resistant to hearing the Good News.
- Join us for the Packing Party on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 PM in (CLC) Stryker Hall. We have plenty of fun items and shoeboxes; we just need your help to pack them!
- Assist spark with shipping costs for shoeboxes packed by our children. Who knows better what a kid would love, than a kid?
Once you have a full shoebox, please include the $10 shipping cost via cash, check (made payable to Samaritan’s Purse), or online donation. This allows your box to go from Williamsport to any of over 100 countries all over the world by plane, train, truck, boat, bike, camel, or elephant to arrive in the hands of a child.
The last day to return a filled shoebox is November 10.
Contact: Church Office | 570-322-3572
DISCIPLE’S JOURNEY, STEP 2
Six Sessions, October 21 – November 25 | Mondays, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 604 Market St
If you have taken Step 1 and are considering your next step in discipleship, we invite you to take Step 2. Here, people begin to discover God’s call on their life so they might have a fuller understanding of that call and begin practicing multiplying discipleship more intentionally in the day to day life and in the context of God’s church.
The next Step 2 class will be six sessions on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 PM on October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18, and November 25 in the (FEC) fusebox (located at 604 Market St).
If you wish to join this course, please fill out the form below by Sunday, October 13.
PARENTS’ AFTERNOON OUT
November 2, 3:00 – 6:00 PM | (CLC) Stryker Hall
This event is for potty-trained children Age 3 – Grade 5. Registration is first come, first serve, and will be limited to the first 30 children.
Contact: Courtney Wynn, Children’s Minister
ANNUAL MEETING
November 3, 2:00 PM | (FEC) Sanctuary — 604 Market St
More information will be available soon.