Ocala First Connection

Below is our worship bulletin for this coming Sunday.  We are recognizing our graduating Seniors in worship and sharing leadership in both the 9 am and 11 am services with them.  And if you missed our wonderful Confirmation Sunday last week, Rwth's sermon at 11 am is posted below.  You can also find our bulletins and sermons on our website, as well as, the archive of our sermons on our Ocala First YouTube channel!

Check out the worship and announcements for this coming Sunday.   We are looking for some faithful individuals who are willing to serve with Meals on Wheels.   And note the important announcements about our Lenten Family Event on Feb 26, our Pre-School Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction on March 3, and (as always) our ongoing church pictorial directory project (sign-up now!). 

Check out the order of worship and announcements for this coming week!

Join us for worship this Sunday at 9:00 am or 11:00 a.m.! The bulletin is below.  A few announcements to highlight: 1 - We are actively seeking a new Kitchen Manager/Chef.  Please get the word out to any caterers and food service folks you know who might be interested (or know others who are).  2 - Sign up now for YOUR church directory photo session. SIGN UP ONLINE NOW! 3 - Join our youth on Monday, January 16 for Community Service Day! 

Christmas Eve Services - Saturday, December 24th 4:00 p.m.   - Traditional Service in the Sanctuary 5:30 p.m.   - Family/Contemporary Service in the Family Life Center 7:00 p.m.   - Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Christmas Day Worship, Sunday, December 25th at 10:00 A.M. On Sunday, December 25 we will have one combined worship service at 10:00 A.M. in our Family Life Center .    All are welcome!    We encourage you to come as you are and join in celebration of the birth of Jesus with our church family.  News Years Day Worship, Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Start the new year in the right way as we gather in the Sanctuary at 10:00 A.M. for our combined worship service.  We will celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord ! Monday, December 26th – Friday, December 30th The Church Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday. End-of-Year Giving In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the season, you l...

A preview of what is coming up this Sunday, plus all the announcements and the calendar of events. Make sure you note our Christmas eve service times and our Christmas Day and New Year's Day combined services. 

THIS SUNDAY – December 18th Worship - Join us at 9:00 am or 11:00 am for worship on the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Rwth will be preaching from Matthew 1:18-25:  “Together a Home” Women's Advent Retreat  - The Women's Advent Retreat will be at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center. What do you need to bring? Nothing! Just bring yourself and spend some time with God and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ! Koinonia Student Ministries – ALL YOUTH (6 th – 12 th Grade) are invited to the “All Youth Christmas Party” beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Backyard (Youth Center).  CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - Saturday, December 24th -           4:00 p.m. - Traditional Service in the Sanctuary -           5:30 p.m. - Family/Contemporary Service in the Family Life Center -           7:00 p.m. - Traditional Service in the Sanctuary...

Project Giving Tree This year Ocala First is adopting families from Wyomina Park Elementary School who are in need of a little Christmas help.   We are asking church members to adopt a family and provide three gifts for each child.  Contact Shannon ( shannon.vianello@gmail.com ) or Austin ( austin@fumcocala.org ) for more information on how you can serve!  Christmas Concert On Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 pm our wonderful Praise Band will present the concert “Emmanuel: An Evening of Contemporary Christian Christmas Music” in the Family Life Center. The free concert will feature traditional and new Christmas favorites. Infant and Pre-K childcare is provided and an offering will be taken to support our Ocala First homeless ministries. This concert is a great opportunity to invite family, friends and neighbors to join you for an open and enjoyable event for all ages! Wednesday Evening Prayer Group All are invited and welcome to join our Wednesday Evening P...

To:                          Members of Ocala First United Methodist Church From:                  David & Rwth Fuquay, Co-Pastors  Concerning: Purchase of Property at 1136 East Silver Springs Blvd Date:                   December 1, 2016 _____________________________________________________ Ocala First UMC will convene a special Charge Conference session on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Chapel .  The charge conference will have one agenda item: “to seek approval to purchase property adjacent to Ocala First UMC.”  The Rev. June Edwards will preside. The property in question is known as the “Shashy Property” immediately to the east of the sanctuary – 1136 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida, 34470 (see map at bottom). What steps were taken prior to the Charge ...

Lots of important things happening this weekend at Ocala First!   1 - Saturday morning our very own BSA Troup 100 will be having their Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am - 11:00 am) and Yard Sale (8:00 am - 1:00 pm).  Come on out and support our Scouting program! 2 - Sunday we will celebrate All Saints' Sunday remembering those in our church family who have passed away in the last year.  You can see the names in the bulletin posted below. Please make a special effort to be at worship at 9:00 am or 11:00 am to surround these families with our love. 3 - On Sunday at 10:00 am we will have Coffee Connect .  Come by the FLC and have some wonderful treats and get to know others in our church family!  Special inter-generational activities for kids and adults (aka "Messy Church") will also being happening in the FLC during that time.   4 - The Youth Cake Auction is happening soon (Nov 13, 6 pm - 8 pm).  Buy your tickets this Sunday!  They also are in n...