Digital Bulletin

April 26, 2026

Youth Sunday

Judges 2:10
10 After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel.
&
Psalm 145:4
4 One generation commends your works to another;
    they tell of your mighty acts.

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About First Church
Connect Cards - Please fill out a paper or digital connect card each time you attend a service. First time visitors please get a Welcome folder from an Usher, we are glad you are here!

Welcome Center in LEC - There is coffee at the welcome center in the LEC after the 8am service and before the 9:30am service, please stop by and enjoy a free refreshment.

Prayer Requests - Romans 12:15 (ESV): "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." We are grateful to be able to pray with you for prayers and praises. Prayer request cards are available for your convenience and you can place them in the offering as it goes around or turn any in to an usher before or after service. Please see the list of Prayers and Praises in the bulletin and pray over them this week.

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Service Order

Traditional Worship - 8 am & 11 am
APRIL 26, 2026

Traditional Worship - 8 am & 11 am
As the Prelude begins, we gather in silence so that we can hear the voice of God.

PRELUDE                Jesus Is My Lord/All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name              Tornquist
CALL TO WORSHIP
*INVOCATION
*HYMN                                          Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee                                         No. 89
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                 The Apostles’ Creed                                                 No. 881
*GLORIA PATRI                                                                                                                              No. 70
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD'S PRAYER
*HYMN                                                        Through It All                                                         No. 507                    ANTHEM                                                  Amazing Grace                                                         Coates
Barbara Anderson, Soloist
OFFERTORY                                                Canzonetta                                                  Tchaikovsky
*DOXOLOGY                                                                                                                                   No. 95
SCRIPTURE                                                                                                 Judges 2:10, Psalm 145:4                                          
MESSAGE                                               Youth Testimonies                               Micah Remington
*HYMN                                                  Faith Of Our Fathers                                                 No. 710
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE                                                 Festal Song                                                            Larson

*If you are able, please stand with us.
All songs used by permission  ASCAP#19-147071237, WCA/BMI #1002133, CCLI #2270382
Alter Flowers
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE GIVEN
BY HOLLY CONDRON
IN MEMORY OF DON CONDRON
Servants in Worship
8:00    Youth, Bob Thompson, Herb & Jan Jennings, Patty Umberger; Liturgist: Youth
9:30    Youth
11:00  Youth; Liturgist: Youth
Bread Delivery: Cindy Davenport

Upcoming Events

Please be sure to check out all the upcoming events on the calendar below.

Calendars
Community Events Calendar
Overflow Youth
Life on Purpose - Young Adults
Kid's Ministry
First Church Women
Men of Faith
It’s that time again! VBS Scholarships are back! Please help us fund the 200 kids coming to VBS June 22-26 by taking an envelope off the display and giving to the VBS fund. It costs $30/child. Give a little or a lot. Either way, know we appreciate you and so do the kids!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped donate items, sort baby clothes, or help with the set up for this wonderful community event. Over 114 moms were blessed with life affirming and valuable resources.  
Face-2-Face is a senior version of Walk to Emmaus but limited to those 60+ or mobility challenged. It will be held each Thur in May from 8:30 am - 3 pm in our Sanctuary.  Contact Steve Mauldin, Rob & Denise Miller or the office if interested. Applications need in by MAY 3.
Join us at the church on Sun, May 3 from 12-4 pm. Water slides will be open so bring your suit. Bring a dish to share: last name A-C (dessert), D-K (Side Dish, L-R (Salads) and S-Z (Coke/Pepsi products, cans only). Sign up on the insert or website. We will also be holding a Ministry Fair to highlight our wonderful ministries.
Rooted & Rested helps Moms stay rooted in Christ, release anxiety & live faithfully in everyday motherhood. Join other Moms on the 3rd Thurs of each month at 8 pm. If you are interested contact the office for the location details.
Thurs, May 7th at noon in the LEC. Dennis Stark will be hosting Roger Busch, Senior Vice President at Morgan-Stanley. He’ll be speaking on the “Methodology and Joy of Giving”. Write on your Connect Card if you plan on being there. Free lunch is served!

Recurring Events

SUNDAY MORNINGS
8am Traditional Service
9:30am Contemporary Service
11am Traditional Service
Children’s Ministry and Nursery
Birth - 2 yrs: Room 130 in LEC - available during 9:30 & 11am services
3 & 4 yrs old: Room 124 in LEC - available during 9:30 service
K-5th grade: Room 121 in LEC - available during 9:30 service
Overflow Youth Bible Study: 11am-12:30am
MONDAYS
Bell Choir Rehearsal 2:00 pm in Sanctuary
IMPACT WEDNESDAYS
Prayer Meeting 4:31 pm in Sanctuary
Dinner - 5:30 pm in LEC. Reservations are needed by Mon at noon if you plan on joining us for dinner. Sign up on the Connect Card or the website & indicate if Gluten Free needed.
Overflow Youth 2:45-7:15 pm in Bldg 6 
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm in Sanctuary 
THURSDAYS
Recovery Church 7:00 pm in Bldg 6
Join us as we worship, share testimonies, and walk together toward healing, freedom, and purpose - one day at a time. www.recovery.church/deland
1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS
Mercy Hour 1:30-4p: Free showers, haircuts and resources
Mobile Meals 4p: Free meal on Georgia Ave, behind the LEC
EMMAUS WALKS
Walk to Emmaus Dates: Men - Oct 1-4; Women - Oct 8-11
Face-2-Face Dates: May 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 8:30 am - 3 pm
Contact Rob or Denise Miller at mercywatch3@gmail.com

Church Announcements

MOTHER’S DAY CAR WASH - MAY 10TH
The youth will be honoring Mothers at church by washing their cars during services. Please drop your car off at Building 6 (111 S Alabama Ave.) to have it washed the morning of the 10th.
USHERS FOR 9:30 SERVICE
Can you help usher or greet? We are looking for more volunteers. Contact Melissa Brown or note this on Connect Card.

Ways to Serve

WHEELCHAIR MINISTRY- We need volunteers to help those with mobility issues at the 8 & 11 services. See Dave Dayton if interested.

Donation Requests

MINISTRY FOCUS -BROWN BAG SUNDAY
They need canned Hunt’s meat spaghetti sauce, Chicken or Beef Stew and Chef Boyardee.
NEXT  WEEK -COMMUNION SUNDAY
Donations go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, helping those directly as needed.

Prayers and Praises

Please pray and praise with us throughout this week.

BIRTHDAYS: Apr. 27th-Belle Adams, Micah Remington, April Ripperger, 28th- Rose Eade, Lori Jones, Lonnie Rix, 29th -Liam Andrews, Kayla Detter, Katie Wesley, 30th - Dianne Bergemann, Katharine Chamberlain, Marianne Haas, Dale Neuenschwander, Annabelle Smith, May 1st - Matt Garich, Karen Jackson, Charlotte Martin, Mary Nighswonger, Mark Soucek, 2nd - Jim Applebee, Lewis Nighswonger, Norm Seachrist II

ANNIVERSARIES: Apr. 27th -Joe & Sue Turnbull, 28th - Budd & Carla Darling, May 1st - Mark & Candy Soucek

PRAISE: Lindy & Jerry are together in rehab in Titusville; daughter’s wedding; Teeter’s kyphoplasty surgery went well

SYMPATHY: Howard Adamy & family for the loss of his sister

HOSPITAL: Alexander, Greg Mabry, Don Clark, Linda Chester, Jackson Rittenhouse, Shawn Gonzalez

THIS WEEK’S CONCERNS:  Bart Dunbar, David Ripperger, Teeter Mauldin, Giovina Nevala, David, Jeannette Burtnett,  Richard Cretella, Donna, Dan Mault, Rhodella Brown, Jonathan Farrell’s mother, Paisley Rae, Ann Riley, Dagmar Campbell, Lissa Eyona’s cousin, Kevin Swan, April Bowlin, Steve Baumgartner
 
ONGOING CONCERNS: Jim & Patty Bernard, Elaine Eckler, Pink & Jason Hall, Tony, Kathy Hunter, Ginny Jones, Elizabeth Valente, Jaclyn Fekeith, Janie Owens, Chloe Potter, Amy & Kenny Glascock, Dean Metcalf, Ryan Nielsen, Judi Dempton, Barbara Watson, Kathy Sierra, Heather Chafin, Florie Lawson, Sheila Garner, Karen Kelsey, Izzy Thrift, Donna Lopes, Dave Evans, Wilma Richardson, Lydia Wilson, Khaye, Lisa Tauber;  CANCER: Hank Babin, Dick Bailey, Barbara Brubaker, Danny Causey, Barb Garich, Dan Mault, Sarah Muir, Frank Pocica, Carol Soliday, Sammi Theessen, Lexi Frisbee, Jill Walker, Laura Cheng, Danny Hood, Cathy Baum, Warren Feikeith, Otis Davis, Tim Luce, Barbie King, Paige Spiegel, Paul Proctor, Teresita Sabado, Valinda Brandow, Robert Wiland, Steve Barcwell, David Torres, Stacy Siewart, Connie O’Mara, Claudette Marchese, Angel Hiatt, Alicia Bloemker, Richie Cretella, Connie Nance, Corbin Underwood, Jeff DiRubio, Anna Torres, Cheryl Vagnozzi, Miriam Rogers

CARE CENTERS: Alanson Acres: Al Guenther / Alliance: Jackie Humston, Phyllis Keesler, Tim McCravey, Ann Sears, Thelma Vickers / Blue Palms: Bettie LeVeille, Bob Wolfe / Brookdale: Jim & Marcia Applebee, Ann Farabee / Freedom Oaks: Barbara Bailey / Grand Villa: Katie Diehl, Joyce Hawks, Vern & Jackie Westlake / Majestic Oaks: Evelyn Altmeyer, Imogene Newsham, Dorothy Smith / Oak View Suites: Frank Knight / Oak Manor: Ann Brandon / Paradise Point Ormond: JoAnne Jacobs / Parkside: Rocco Cerretani / Villa: Betty Moffatt / Woodland Towers: Hank & Janice Babin, Rich & Maryln Demers, Shirley McCravey / Keystone Villa PA: Fred Eshleman / La Crosse WI: Neal & Leatryce Deyo / Greensboro NC: Sharon Johnson / Family Care: Vi Fogarty, Patricia Kadel, Janet Splawn, Carolyn Hatfield, Linda Chester, Kandice Mills / Daytona: Myra Stone

MILITARY: Alex, Greg Brooker, Slade Brown, John Clausen, Jake Clayton, Jason Davis, Soren Evans, Mark Fain, Charles Germany, Joseph Giusseppi, Mason Giusseppi, Robert Grimes, Wesley Hamm, Chance Hart, Summer Hart, James Jackson, Makayla Mercier, Matthew Miller, Adam Mosley, Katie Onyundo, Caleb Oyler, Brian Privette, Austin Ridenhour, Erica Rix, Shawn Schulz, Nicholas Smith, Gabriella St. Angelo, Jakob Turnage, Brian Welch, Ben Zona

Bible Study Opportunities 

Sun 9:15 am - Foundations of Faith SS Class
The Foundations of Faith will meet in the Sanctuary following the 8 am service.

 Sun 10:45 am/LEC - Deep Dives Bible Study
Join us as we learn to develop a Christ-centered worldview one passage at a time.

Sun 1:30pm/Bldg 6 - Young Adult Bible Study
Meets every other Sun and a fun day monthly. Check Instagram page on website for details.

Mon 6:30 pm/Bldg 4 - First Church Women
The 2nd Mon of each month is when the women meet for devotions, refreshments, and a special topic.

Mon 7:00 pm/Bldg 6
Will be studying CS Lewis' “Mere Christianity”.  Open to anyone.

Tues 10 am/Bldg 4 - Men of Faith Bible Study
Exploring topics related to the founding of our country for the 250th anniversary, “what all Christians should know”, and the topic of finding God amidst pain and suffering.

Wed 6-7pm/ LEC Gym
Our current topic is “Jesus is Asking”. All are welcome following Impact in the gym.

Wed 6-7 pm/Rm 113/LEC
This small group meets after Impact dinner. Starting a new Lenten study, “Jesus Asking” by JD Walt. Join us!

SELAH Women’s Bible Study -Rm 113/LEC
Tues - 6:30 pm OR Thurs - 9:30 am

Sat 7:30am - Men’s Bible Study - LEC Parlor

Last Week's Numbers

Attendance
In Person 321
Online 34
Giving
April
Actual: 53,508
Budget: 86,577

Year to Date
Actual: 304,648
Budget: 1,047,571

2026 Giving Cards: 81
Pledged Amt. $419,667

About First Church Deland

Office: 386-734-5113
Contact Church Staff:  https://www.firstchurchdeland.org/our-staff
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Church Merch
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