We are God’s well-loved children! We are young, not-so young, married, single, in partnerships, widows, and widowers. We are ethnically, racially, politically, socially, economically, and theologically diverse, and we love each other! We like to say that we are blessed to be a blessing! We use who we are to build relationships with each other and the neighbors around us.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to worship! Today, we continue our Lenten journey. Our pilgrimage will conclude on Easter morning, with happy sounds of joy and praise! Please join us after worship each Sunday for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.
The Session meets for its regular stated meeting today at 11:30 in the church office parlor. Part of our meeting will be a discussion of the formation of a Church Safety Team. All church members are welcome to attend regular stated meetings of the session!
THIS SATURDAY! First Church is hosting the Spring Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of Florida Presbytery on Saturday, March 18. (The Coordinating Team will meet on the 17th; full gathering on the 18th.) All women are welcome! To register, visit: www.firstchurchlh.org/events-1/pw-2023 or reach out to Rosa Stanley, Peggy Kangas, or Nancy Brzozowski. Cost for the day is $18, payable at the door.
March Fellowship Luncheon is next Sunday! Bring a meat, veggie, salad, and/or dessert and let’s enjoy great table fellowship!
Thursday, March 23, 5 pm – we are invited to Grace Presbyterian Church, Panama City, for a homemade pasta dinner ($10 at the door) and a presentation by Brooke Bullard, the Development Director of Anchorage Children’s Home in Panama City. Brooke will tell us about the many residential, outreach, and counseling programs under the Anchorage “umbrella” dedicated to keeping kids safe and restoring families. Please rsvp to our church office by this Thursday. Let’s have a great showing from First Church! ☺
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Bill Mease, 3/7
Jimmy Calhoun, 3/9
James Murfee, 3/9
Rachel Holmes, 3/13
Aixa Corbitt, 3/14
Richard Walker, 3/14
Jodie Mills, 3/20
Jo Preziosi, 3/29
Carol Austin, 3/30
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Marti & Charles Willis, 3/12
Rosa & Lloyd Stanley, 3/20