Food Drop on Saturday, April 10

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Our next Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Distribution is happening THIS SATURDAY on 10 April at Spanish Trail Park Amphitheater.

Current word is that we will once again be receiving 15,000 pounds. We start at 7am and are usually done by 11am if all goes well...if you can only make a portion of the time that is great too.

We will definitely need parking lot helpers, people to help with registration (go car to car and fill out paperwork), and a few people to help with bagging any miscellaneous bakery items that arrive, car loaders and then traffic control.

Please contact Kristen at sallbergs@yahoo.com if you can make it or if you have any questions!

Please help get the word out to your neighbors, friends and family for anyone who might have a need!

Future Food Drops are scheduled for May 1 & 15.

YOUTH Discovery Weekend April 9-11

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Youth Ministry DISCOVERY WEEKEND

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6th Annual Discovery Weekend: April 9-11, 2021

Calling ALL rising 6th graders through 12th graders!

Our High School students are sooooo excited to host our Middle School students (including 5th graders, rising to 6th grade) for our 5th Annual Discovery Weekend Retreat!

Discovery Weekend is modeled after the Blue Lake Walk to Emmaus/Chrysalis experiences.

The event begins early evening on Friday, April 9th and adjourns at the completion of our youth led worship service at 9:45 on Sunday, April 11th.

***Due to Covid precautions, we WILL NOT be having the students stay overnight this year. Stay tuned for our final schedule to be published with drop off and pick up times for each day.

Please see Paul Adams or Sara Fordyce to register your student.

ALL High Schoolers are invited to help with planning and hosting the event.

ALL 5th-8th graders are invited to attend and participate!

Registration is $25, due no later than April 1. Registration covers the cost of an event t-shirt and helps offset food costs.

***High Schoolers, please plan to attend the following planning workshops: March 7th, 14th and 21st (all of these Sunday workshops will be help from Noon-3:30pm in the youth room) and our final preparations session on Wednesday, April 7th. 3:00-6:00pm.

WE NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH EVENT.

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR 5TH-12TH GRADER FOR DISCOVERY WEEKEND BEFORE APRIL 2nd.

Leave a Legacy...Buy a Brick

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Legacy Bricks are a great way to show your love for a special person in your life. You can now purchase a Legacy Brick in “honor of” or in “memory of” a loved one.

All bricks purchased are placed in front of the Crossroads Center.

Curved Benches are also available to purchase.

If you would like to purchase a Legacy Brick or Bench, you can download the form below and email it to Angie Arnold at fumcrestview@gmail.com or drop it by the church office. Payment for the bricks or bench can be made by check and dropped off with the order form to the church office OR you can pay online through PushPay and choose the “In Memory of” for payment.

Download the order form HERE

FUMC Holy Week Schedule 2021

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Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday , March 28: We are so excited that the children will participate in our annual Palm Processional during the 9:45AM AND 11:00AM worship service. Those processing will gather in the entry way prior to the worship service or join us as the procession passes your pew.

The children will return to Kids Street following the processional for a short lesson and Easter activity. All children and Kids Street volunteers are invited to join us.

Wed, March 31: No evening activities are planned.

Maundy Thursday, April 1:  We do not have a service planned this year.

Service of Darkness / Tenebrae Service , Good Friday, April 2:
6:30PM in the Main Sanctuary.

Easter, Sunday, April 4: We're celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior!
8:15AM- introducing our new Morning Glory service in the Main Sanctuary!
9:45AM- in The Crossroads Center
11:00AM- in the Main Sanctuary
Nursery & Kid’s Street will be open this morning.

 

Pastor Ronnie & Melanie’s Grand Baby Shower on Wednesday, March 10

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We’re hosting a Grand Baby Shower on Wed, March 10 from 5:30-6:30PM in The Crossroads Center and YOU’RE INVITED! Come celebrate with us as we help Pastor Ronnie & Melanie prepare their home for their new soon-to-be born granddaughter.

They are in need of a changing table, swing, pack-n-play sheets, blankets and towels. Children’s books signed by you along with a favorite scripture are also welcomed.

Gently used items are welcome!

Already acquired are a bath tub, pack-n-play and boppy pillow. Light snack will be served.

For more details call the church office (850-682-2018).

Celebration of Life for Sam Field on Friday, Feb 25

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The Celebration of Life for Sam Field is scheduled for Friday, Feb 26 and will take place in the Main Sanctuary of Crestview First United Methodist Church.

Visitation is scheduled at 10:00AM with the service to follow at 11:00AM.

Internment will be at Heritage Gardens in Niceville.

The funeral service will be streamed live on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/FUMCrestview

Wear BLUE for Sam! It was his favorite color.

Sam's Obituary:

MSgt (USAF - RET) Samuel Wayne Field, 63, was called home to the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021 after a short illness.

He leaves his wife of 45 years, Julie Frakes Field, his sons, Samuel Field II and Benjamin Field (Heather); his daughter Elizabeth Grandstaff (Ryan); 7 siblings, Charlene Spring (Dave Hutcheson); Renae Rosenbalm (Kevin); Donna Faircloth; James Bramlett (Betty); Christiane Cornish (Mike); Michael Field (Melissa); and Doris Miles; 8 grandchildren Tyler, Alyssa, Brittany, Tatum, Kayla, Tristan, Kimberly, and Samantha, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sam was proceeded in death by his parents, 1SG Wesley Field (Inge) and Betty Kirkland (Austin), and siblings Wesley Field and Laura Reynolds.

Sam was born September 28, 1957, in Clarksville, TN and raised in Columbus, GA. He graduated from Jordan Vocational High School and then served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, which took him and his family all over the country. After retiring from the Air Force in 1997, Sam moved to Crestview, FL. He started a second career with the Okaloosa County Department of Corrections and again retired in 2014.

He found his calling when he, along with his wife, became members of First United Methodist Church and became active in several different church activities. Nothing brought him greater joy than helping and serving those around him. He looked forward every Sunday to greeting the parishioners as they arrived for service. Sam had a true servant’s heart and loved giving his time and energy to those less fortunate and enjoyed the company of his church family. He appreciated his experiences in his life and how they led him to a position where he could help others.

Sam, also known affectionately as Wayne by his family, had a great love of kidding around with family and friends and never met a stranger. Family was especially important to him, and he cherished spending time with his. He was active in coaching and mentoring kids in youth sports and provided wise council to them throughout life. He loved earning the title of Dad but was over the moon when he earned his “Papa” status. He was like a kid teaching them how to ride bikes and pulling them around in his red wagon. He always loved to make those around him smile. He also had a great passion for singing and loved sports. He was always known for being a kind and gentle man who was a kid at heart.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Crestview beginning at 10:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow 11:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will be held at Heritage Gardens Cemetery in Niceville, FL, with Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Crestview Soup Kitchen