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	<title>First United Methodist Church of Port Orange</title>
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	<description>&#34;Building disciples of Christ for service through faith, fellowship and love.&#34;</description>
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		<title>Ash Wednesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come join us for a blended worship and reflection service on Ash Wednesday at 7pm.  It marks the beginning of the Lent season and a preparation of the coming of Easter.]]></description>
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<p>Come join us for a blended worship and reflection service on Ash Wednesday at 7pm.  It marks the beginning of the Lent season and a preparation of the coming of Easter.</p>
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		<title>BEHIND THE SIGN: A Lenten Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JaneD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this study of the Gospel of John we will learn how the Fourth Gospel is informative in our lives. We will look at the signs of John and learn about the temporal verses spiritual teaching from John. &#160; 2/5 ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2012/02/1592/hope/" rel="attachment wp-att-1614"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1614" title="hope" src="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hope-300x247.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="247" /></a>In this study of the Gospel of John we will learn how the Fourth Gospel is informative in our lives. We will look at the signs of John and learn about the temporal verses spiritual teaching from John.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>2/5     An Introducton</p>
<p>2/12  A Wedding</p>
<p>2/19  A Healing</p>
<p>2/26  The Temple Restored</p>
<p>3/4    Born from Above</p>
<p>3/11  A Person Raised from the Dead</p>
<p>3/18  Feeding 5000</p>
<p>3/25  Walking on Water</p>
<p>4/1    An Unusual Sign      Palm Sunday- Children&#8217;s Presentation</p>
<p>4/8    The Sign of Victory!        Easter Sunday</p>
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		<title>From Worry to Worship</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JaneD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does the New Year offer you a fresh start or a reminder of what is keeping you down? This month we will visit many &#8220;Hot Buttons&#8221; that steal our joy. What does the Scripture say about these things? What does ...]]></description>
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<p>Does the New Year offer you a fresh start or a reminder of what is keeping you down? This month we will visit many &#8220;Hot Buttons&#8221; that steal our joy. What does the Scripture say about these things? What does it take to have a full life in the midst of today&#8217;s problems? Join us for this important discussion.</p>
<p><strong> 8th</strong> <strong>Do I Matter?</strong>  The fear of a life without purpose permeates the world today.  How can we be sure that our lives take us beyond ambiguity?</p>
<p><strong>15<sup>th</sup> Where do I Find God Today?</strong>  Far too often our faith is perceived and taught as rules for good living. People have rebelled against being told about God and are more open to finding God&#8217;s truth for themselves. How is this possible?</p>
<p><strong>22<sup>nd</sup>  Where are the Leaders?  </strong>  With knowledge base that far exceeds human capacity it would seem we can find answers, but with the loss of strong life role models, direction for our lives is more difficult than ever before.</p>
<p><strong> 29th  Are we getting anywhere?</strong>  The Church today is accused of &#8216;Talking a Good Game&#8217; . This week we will take the year in review and see our actions and, more importantly, God&#8217;s hand at First Church. [Fifth Sunday - One Service at 10:00AM]</p>
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		<title>Little Silver Boxes</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/11/little-silver-boxes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jhearn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/27- Little Silver Boxes with Bows on top (Grace) 12/4- Boxes of Broken Dreams (Hope) 12/11- Mailboxes  (Love) 12/18- Stolen Boxes (Joy) 12/24- A Box of Peace (Christmas Eve) 4 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 7pm Contemporary Candlelight Service 12/25- Gift ...]]></description>
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<p><strong>11/27- Little Silver Boxes with Bows on top (Grace)</strong></p>
<p><strong>12/4- Boxes of Broken Dreams (Hope)</strong></p>
<p><strong>12/11- Mailboxes  (Love)</strong></p>
<p><strong>12/18- Stolen Boxes (Joy)</strong></p>
<p><strong>12/24- A Box of Peace (Christmas Eve)</strong></p>
<p>4 pm Traditional Candlelight Service<br />
7pm Contemporary Candlelight Service</p>
<p><strong>12/25- Gift Boxes (Christmas Day)</strong></p>
<p>10:00am Congregational Breakfast<br />
11:00am Christmas Service</p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving, A Celebration in Acts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving, A Celebration in Acts During our study of Acts this month we will how the early Church was called to ACTion and how this is a call for us today as well. November 6        Act 1      ...]]></description>
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<p>During our study of Acts this month we will how the early Church was called to ACTion and how this is a call for us today as well.</p>
<p>November 6        Act 1      Acts of Commitment</p>
<p>November 13     Act 2      Acts of Sacrifice</p>
<p>November 20    Acts 3   Acts of Encouragement</p>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/10/new-years-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Tim McNeil will open First Church 2012 with a message and an opportunity for you to respond to his blog at http://www.drtimothymcneildiscoveryourdestiny.com/ . Be sure and check out Tim&#8217;s book]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Tim McNeil will open First Church 2012 with a message and an opportunity for you to respond to his blog at <a href="http://www.drtimothymcneildiscoveryourdestiny.com/">http://www.drtimothymcneildiscoveryourdestiny.com/</a> .</p>
<p>Be sure and check out Tim&#8217;s book</p>
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		<title>Old Time Revival</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/10/old-time-revival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a vital church? Each Sunday in October we will discuss what it takes to realize a successful future with God. 10/2    Passionate Worship 10/9    Radical Hospitality 10/16  Intentional Discipling 10/23  Salty Service 10/31  Extravagant ...]]></description>
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<p>10/2    Passionate Worship</p>
<p>10/9    Radical Hospitality</p>
<p>10/16  Intentional Discipling</p>
<p>10/23  Salty Service</p>
<p>10/31  Extravagant Generosity</p>
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		<title>Courageous</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/09/courageous/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we celebrate the release of t &#8220;Courageous&#8221;, a movie about men taking leadership in their lives and families. We will discuss the steps to living courageously through: 9/11  The courage to believe. Letting go of the way we ...]]></description>
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<p>This month we celebrate the release of t &#8220;Courageous&#8221;, a movie about men taking leadership in their lives and families. We will discuss the steps to living courageously through:</p>
<p>9/11  The courage to believe.</p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;">Letting go of the way we want to control our lives and trust in the voice of God Calling. What it means to believe. Why we need courage. How we can move forward in courage.</p>
<p>9/18  The courage to stand.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Great courage often comes in small packages. What are things we need to stand for today. What happens when we don’t and when we do. Where do we need to stop going along and start following.</p>
<p>9/25 The courage to lead</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Taking the next step. Not only following the right way, but being agents of change. What will it take to lead courageously. How leading in Christ is an adventure.</p>
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		<title>Collision</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/08/collision/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsorrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bad stuff happens all the time. Everything seems to be moving right along as planned and then, “boom!” Life happens. But why? And how could God allow bad things to happen? Collisions: My Expectation vs God’s Character is a four ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1119" href="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/08/collision/mp9003852501/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1119" title="MP900385250[1]" src="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MP9003852501-214x300.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="300" /></a>Bad stuff happens all the time. Everything seems to be  moving right along as planned and then, “boom!” Life happens. But why?  And how could God allow bad things to happen?</p>
<p>Collisions: My  Expectation vs God’s Character is a four week adventure into the  character of God that will help make relevant real issues of faith and  doubt and worry and “why’s?” directly from God’s Word.</p>
<p>Join us for the adventure.</p>
<p>Week 1 &#8211; Why Allow Temptation?</p>
<p>Week 2 &#8211; Why Expect My Best?</p>
<p>Week 3 &#8211; Why Rescue Me?</p>
<p>Week 4 &#8211; Why Walk With Us?</p>
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		<title>Jonah- The One That Didn&#8217;t Get Away</title>
		<link>http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/06/jonah-the-one-that-didnt-get-away/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we will share in a whale-of-a-story as we visit Jonah chapter by chapter. 6/5    Jonah  1  - Who is This?          Richard Feiler speaking 6/12  Jonah 2  -  When all is Lost 6/19  Jonah ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-947" href="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/2011/06/jonah-the-one-that-didnt-get-away/slide-wide-jonah-1/"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-947" title="slide-wide-jonah-1" src="http://www.firstchurchpo.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/slide-wide-jonah-1-150x84.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="84" /></a>This month we will share in a whale-of-a-story as we visit Jonah chapter by chapter.</p>
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<li>6/5    Jonah  1  - Who is This?          Richard Feiler speaking</li>
<li>6/12  Jonah 2  -  When all is Lost</li>
<li>6/19  Jonah 3 &#8211;  What&#8217;s Next?</li>
<li>6/26  Jonah 4 &#8211;  Why Me?</li>
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