First Presbyterian Church, New Smyrna Beach Celebrating God’s Faithfulness for 150 Years!!
Schedule of Events:
December 7, 2024 – FPC Float in the New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade featuring walkers in period costumes distributing gift bags.
December 9, 2024 – Deliver 150 Canned Hams to “Gifts of Love” Food Pantry by the Presbyterian Women
December 17, 2024 – New Smyrna Beach High School Showdolls perform at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 1pm
January 5, 2025 – “Dedication of the Banners,” a special worship service and music
January 5, 2025 – A 150 Acts of Kindness initiative, sponsored by our Missions Team, will be introduced to the congregation and will continue throughout the year. While spontaneous acts are encouraged, people are also invited to make requests if they have special needs. Attenders can fulfill requests, as they are able.
January 13, 2025 – Presbyterian Women will begin making $150 monthly grants to local organizations to celebrate the anniversary and continue their service in our NSB/Edgewater communities. A full list of those grants are listed below.*
March 2, 2025 – “Celebratory Worship Service” commemorating the 150th Founding of First Presbyterian Church with special guests and music. An original anthem, composed for the occasion, will be performed for the first time by the FPC choir. A fellowship meal will follow worship. Must RSVP in advance to attend fellowship meal.
January – October 2025 – $150 monthly gifts to local and FPC church ministries (*See list of organizations below)
January – December 2025 – “150 Acts of Kindness”
TBD – Spring Ice Cream Social
TBD – Fall Choral Concert
December 2, 2025 – Quarterly Presbytery Meeting at First Presbyterian Church to conclude/celebrate the 150th Anniversary of our founding.
*Presbyterian Women “Hearts of Hope” 150th Celebration Grants:
December 2024 – NSB Showdolls – Presented during performance on December 17, 2024
December 2024 – Gifts of Love – 150 Canned Hams
January 2025 – Edgar’s Farm – Equine Therapy
February 2025 – Juliana Gonzalez – Celebrate Recovery Speaker
March 2025 – Edgewater Animal Shelter – Community Outreach Team Program
April 2025 – New Smyrna Beach Middle School FFA (Future Farmers of America) – Silver Level Sponsor
May 2025 – Coastal Choices – Community Outreach Team Program / Baby Shower
June 2025 – PB&J Ministry at First Presbyterian Church
July 2025 – Celebrate Recovery Ministry at First Presbyterian Church
August 2025 – Colors of Hunger – New Smyrna Beach Ministry
September 2025 – Purchase of Feminine Products – New Smyrna Beach Middle and High Schools
October 2025 – Beacon House – Domestic Abuse Council