Digital Bulletin

June 14, 2026

“Esther: The God Who Makes a Way”

Esther 4:14
14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

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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.

Volunteer Accelerator - Want to get involved?  Fill out the Volunteer Accelerator by tapping  HERE
Through a quick survey, this tool matches real things in life you like to do with the real jobs in the church where you can do them. It doesn’t automatically sign you up for any ministries, but gives you contact info for the ministries you match with.

Guest WiFi  - Network: Friend Password: allthetime

Service Order

Traditional Worship - 8 am & 11 am
JUNE 14, 2026
As the Prelude begins, we gather in silence so that we can hear the voice of God.

PRELUDE                                           Praise the Lord on High                                              Sawyer
CALL TO WORSHIP
*INVOCATION
*HYMN                                   Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above                               No. 126
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                The Apostles’ Creed                                                  No. 881
*GLORIA PATRI                                  Glory Be to the Father                                          No. 70/71
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMN                               He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought, v. 1                               No. 128
ANTHEM                                      O When I Sing the Songs of God                                       Carter
OFFERTORY                                           Delight in the Lord                                                    Sewell
*DOXOLOGY                 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow                               No. 95
SCRIPTURE                                                                                                                            Esther 4:14
MESSAGE                            Esther: The God Who Makes a Way            Pastor James Donley
*HYMN                                                  Where He Leads Me                                                  No. 338
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE                                                     Rigaudon                                                          Campra

*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 ANN AND BILL FREELAND
IN MEMORY OF LOIS FREELAND
Servants in Worship
8:00    Dennis Stark, Jack & Shirley Burtnett, Bill Freeland; Liturgist: Barbara Anderson
9:30   Bobbi Whitacre, Brittany Stallworth, Tricia Shortlidge, Melissa Brown
11:00  Everett & Kay Caldwell, Bill & Sandy Bertram; Liturgist: Jody Valente
Bread Delivery:  Donna Braddock

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
Bible Studies
VBS is June 22-26 from 9 am - 12 pm
We need volunteers to help as station leaders, even for a few days and to register on the church website or see Jessica. Registration is closed for children.
We are still accepting scholarships to help with the cost of $30/child.
Foundations of Faith Sunday School Class will begin a new study on “Ancestry of Denominations” in mid-June. They meet in Bldg 2 at 9:15 am. All are welcome!
Want to get connected and match your gifts to various ministries? Fill out the Volunteer Accelerator survey to see possible opportunities to serve. Where is God calling you to use your gifts here at Church?
Volunteer Accelerator
August 9th at 2 pm in Rm 113 of Bldg 4/LEC is the next New Member class for those intending to join or seeking more information about First Church. Pastor Mark leads this class. Sign up on Connect Card, the office or online.
Woven in the Word Women’s Group: A new Bible Study will begin Tues Aug 25 from 1-2:30 pm for women in the chapel of Bldg 6. Sign up by Aug 10 online under Aug events. Cost is $5. Kathy Bransford will lead this study.
Young Adults (18-30s) - next outing at Top Golf Lake Mary on July 14th Come hang out, meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition, and have a great night together. Check out our Instagram for details @lifeonpurpose_fcd

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: Resumes in August
MONDAY
Bell Choir Rehearsal 2:00 pm in Sanctuary - Resumes in August
Traditional Worship Planning 12:45 pm in Conf. Rm - JUNE 22nd
IMPACT WEDNESDAYS
Prayer Meeting 4:31 pm in Sanctuary
Dinner - Resumes in September
Overflow Youth See website for summer activities
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:00 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 - Will NOT meet July 4
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

DON WEST SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Isabel Bitner, Sydney Hoover, Sophia Román, and Elizabeth Duffy as they won the Don West Scholarship from the Men’s Ministry and the West Family.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Kelly Kirchenstiner who won the raffle during the Church Picnic for the Volunteer Accelerator.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Beginning Fri, June 19, the office hours on Fridays will be 9 am - 12 pm.

Ways to Serve

USHERS FOR 9:30 SERVICE
Can you help usher? We are looking for more volunteers. Contact Melissa Brown or note this on Connect Card.

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 -DIAPER SUNDAY
Our ministry focus this week is for Residing Hope’s Foster Care Program. They help care for children who are in need and provide a safe place for them to grow. They need diapers of all sizes, especially size 3 and up.
NEXT  WEEK -UNDIES SUNDAY
Our ministry focus is for Mercy Hour. They need men’s t-shirts and underwear (M & L), men’s socks and toothbrushes.

Prayers and Praises

Please pray and praise with us throughout this week.

BIRTHDAYS: June 14th-Quinn Goddard, Barbara Titus, 16th - Trey Tshappat, 17th -Anthea Blignaut, Evelyn Byrd, Debby Hayward, Carrie McCord, Shirley Parent, 18th -Tracy Dickerhoff, Cindy Smith, Chris Vahey, 19th - Monty Hastings, Jr.
ANNIVERSARIES: June 14th -Don & April Clark, 15th - Bob & Libby Goens, David & Holly Ripperger, 16th - Gary & Helen Tryzbiak, 18th - Brandon & Jen Steen, 19th - Tony & Mary Anne Arico, Greg & Tina Spitzer

PRAISE: Todd Chafin (baby) is thriving at home

SYMPATHY: Dan Mault’s Memorial Service will be Sun, June 28 at 4 pm; Ford family for the loss of Gail Ford; Pat Boyd & family for the loss of her husband, Bill Boyd

HOSPITAL: Ed Olson, Rev Dan Pine, John Bowdon

THIS WEEK’S CONCERNS: Bettie LeVeille, Ernie Darling, Greg Mabry, Herb Jennings, Teeter Mauldin, Hine’s family, Bruce Metcalf, Travis, Volusia County employees, Sean Braddock, Eric Reifsteck, Rich Kolbusz, Karen Estill, Kelly McLester, Carol, unborn babies Trip & Castle, Ryleigh Geerholt, baby Slade, Barb Bailey, Betty Price, Liz Sturgeon
 
ONGOING CONCERNS: Amy & Kenny Glascock, Ryan Nielsen, Judi Dempton, Zack, Kathy Sierra, Maria Elena Lovett, Nancy Scharf, Florie Lawson, Izzy Thrift, Susan Jackson, Shawn Gonzalez, Dave Evans, Donna Lopes, Gef, Clifford, Owen Wilson; CANCER: Hank Babin, Dick Bailey, Barbara Brubaker, Danny Causey, Gaelen Donley, Barb Garich, Gary Barkley, Ken Kirchenstiner, Sarah Muir, Frank Pocica, Carol Soliday, Sammi Theessen, Cathy Baum, Lexi Frisbee, Jill Walker, Otis Davis, Tim Luce, Paige Spiegel, 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, Miriam Rogers, Mike Smith, Giovina Navela, Judy Warrenford, Dagmar Campbell, Corey Knapp, Pat

CARE CENTERS: Alanson Acres: Al Guenther / Alliance: Jackie Humston, Phyllis Keesler, Tim McCravey, Forrest Norton, 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, Myra Stone, Vern & Jackie Westlake / Majestic Oaks: Imogene Newsham, Dorothy Smith / Oak View Suites: Frank Knight / Oak Manor: Ann Brandon / Paradise Point Ormond: JoAnne Jacobs / Villa: Betty Moffatt / Woodland Towers: Hank & Janice Babin, 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

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, Raymond Haas, 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, Trae, Jakob Turnage, Brian Welch, Ben Zona

Bible Study Opportunities 

Sun 9:15 am - Foundations of Faith SS Class
Meets in Bldg 2 following the 8 am service. Will start a new series on “Ancestry of Denominations” in June. All are invited.

 Sun 1:30pm/Bldg 4 - Young Adults
Bible Study every other Sun (THIS SUNDAY) and a fun day monthly- July 14: Topgolf
Details on Instagram @lifeonpurpose_fcd

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
Studying GK Chesterton's “Orthodoxy”.  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
Will resume again in Sept.

Wed 6-7 pm/Rm 113/LEC
This small group will meet over the summer studying the Book of Acts. Join us!

Thurs 8 pm - Moms Bible Study
Rooted & Rested Bible Study for Moms on 3rd Thurs monthly. See Ashley Thomas for details or the office.

SELAH Women’s Bible Study -Rm 113/LEC
Will resume again in Sept.

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

Last Week's Numbers

Attendance
In Person 350
Online 40
Giving
June
Actual: 18,965
Budget: 86,577

Year to Date
Actual: 411,574
Budget: 1,047,571

2026 Giving Cards: 90
Pledged Amt. $449,871

About First Church Deland

Office: 386-734-5113
Contact Church Staff:  https://www.firstchurchdeland.org/our-staff
APP: First Church DeLand
Church Merch
We now have various items with our church logo available to order, offered at cost and with color choices.  HERE

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