News, Events & Podcasts
February 19, 2012I don’t know how to give …
“Many people have said to me, ‘I want to give, but I just don’t know how.’ So I’ve made this video to help you out with some giving tips.”
–Pastor, Jeff Clark
Growth Group Stories
It’s time to sign up for the the next semester of Growth Groups. Watch this story of the impact that Growth Groups can have on a person’s life.
End of Year Giving
Tax filing is around the corner, to ensure the deductibility of your 2011 church contributions, please do not file your 2011 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Under rules enacted in 1994 by the IRS, you may lose a deduction for some contributions if you file before you receive this acknowledgement.
Your end of year gifts must be postmarked by Saturday, December 31, 2011 or received or received by Saturday, December 31, 2011 in order to be included on your 2011 contribution statement.
Office Hours the last week of 2011:
Monday, Dec. 26: Offices are closed
Tuesday, Dec. 27: Offices are closed
Wednesday, Dec. 28: Offices are open between the hours of 8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 29: Offices are open between the hours of 8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 30: Offices are closed
Saturday, Dec. 31: Worship Service at 6 p.m.
If you need to arrange a pick-up or meeting to drop a gift off after office or service hours please call Jason Golden in the Financial Office (601) 544-0100 or on his cell (601) 467-6982.
We will have your 2011 contribution acknowledgments in the mail by the third week of January.
Annual Report 2011
On Sunday, December 18 we will vote on the 2012 leadership and budget. Take a few minutes to view our 2011 Annual Report, and to look at our budget and leadership recommendations.
Download 2012–2014 Elders and Committees (PDF)
Download Consolidated 2012 Budget (PDF)
Christmas at First
Three worship experiences:
Friday, Dec. 23, 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience! Music, video, and lots of surprises! Plus Pastor Jeff Clark will be wrapping up his series, “Merry Christmas to Me”.
WE WILL NOT MEET ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25.
Enjoy Christmas morning with your family. Click here to download the Christmas Morning Worship Guide to use with your family.
Holiday Schedule
Saturday, January 21
Preschool - God’s Big Backyard and The Playhouse - 6:00
Worship - 6:00
Children - 252 - 7:00
Adults - Growth Groups - 7:00
Sunday, January 22
Preschool - God’s Big Backyard and The Playhouse - 9:30 and 11:00
Children - 252 - 9:30 and 11:00
Youth - Growth Groups - 11:00
Adults - Growth Groups begin - 9:30, 11:00, 5:00
Next Step - 9:30
Worship - 9:30 and 11:00
Wednesday, January 25
Backyard Buddies - 6:00
Children - Take 5 - 6:00
Youth - Impact - 6:30
College - Encounter - 8:00
Adults - Growth Groups - 6:00
Sunday, January 29
Preschool - God’s Big Backyard and The Playhouse - 9:30 and 11:00
Children - 252 - 9:30 and 11:00
Youth - Growth Groups - 11:00
Adults - Growth Groups begin - 9:30, 11:00, 5:00
Worship - 9:30 and 11:00
