The First Family - Upcoming Events

	Seniors Luncheon Monday, May 12 \| 11:15 a.m. Faith Hall Enjoy food and fellowship at our monthly Seniors Luncheon. Contact Karen Townsend for details >> \| Learn more about our seniors ministry >>

	KIDS Campus Informational Meeting Sunday, May 18 \| 4:30 p.m. KIDS Town This meeting is for anyone who has already volunteered to help or for those who would like to learn how to get involved.

	Financial Peace University Informational Meeting Sunday, May 18 \| 12:45 p.m. Peace 117 Individuals and couples interested in participating in Financial Peace University need to attend a brief informational meeting in Peace 117 Sun., May 18, after the 11 a.m. service. The cost for FPU is $93 per packet (one packet per couple).

	Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 18 \| 8 a.m. High school seniors breakfast in the Student Ministry Center \| 9:30 and 11 a.m. Recognition services Graduate recognition Sunday is set for May 18 during both the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. All graduates (including those who have graduated since May 2007) need to contact Deb Lokey by May 5 to reserve your place in the recognition service and at breakfast (for high school seniors).

	Seniors Bible Study Tuesday, May 20 \| 6 p.m. Faith Hall Our seniors gather the third Tuesday of each month for a special Bible Study. We hope you'll join us! Contact Karen Townsend for complete details >> \| Learn more about our seniors ministry >>

	Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, May 31 \| 7:30-9:30 a.m. Applebee's Restaurant \| Cost: $5 per ticket Enjoy some pancakes and help our youth raise money for their upcoming mission trip to Alaska. Tickets are available at Information Central. Contact Deb Lokey with any questions.

	Engage Sunday, June 1\| Afternoon Throughout Columbia Engage is our annual event where small groups go throughout Columbia "engaging" the community with acts of service. Last year groups handed out free water and hot dogs, hosted an open house for a local HIV/AIDS agency, provided free car washes, and a variety of other service projects. Contact your small group leader to see how your group is going to participate this year! Not in a small group yet? Now's a great time to join. Search our list of small groups >>

	Turn the Tide Ride Saturday, June 7 \| Downtown Columbia Ride: 9-11:30 a.m. \| Party: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Help “Turn the Tide” of drug abuse, high school drop outs, teen pregnancy, gang violence, and other issues facing our town’s teenagers. Contact Randy Ledford for complete details: 931-982-0334 or randy@shoutpmi.org. Turn the Tide Ride's Web site >>

	Little KIDS VBS June 16-20 \| 9 a.m.-noon Ages: 3 yrs (must be 3 by June 16)-kindergarten Surf's up, so grab your surfboard and head for the waves! During VBS 2008, kids will know, speak, and live God's truth—aloha style! Based on Psalm 86:11, Outrigger Island is more than a tropical paradise. It's the place where kids develop the stability they need to face a world of shifting sands and wavering opinions. Download registration form >>

	KIDS Campus June 16-20 \| 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (closing program June 22) Ages: 1st-5th grade A unique day-camp experience for first through fifth graders offering a mixture of Vacation Bible School-type activities, music, and recreation. Contact Pastor Rick Blevins for complete details: rick@thefirstfamily.org. Download registration form >> \| Youth leaders: Download leader application form >>