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Church Picnic and Fellowship
Come see this beautiful piece of our church's history!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm
40424 Enterprise Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
It's time for a good old-fashioned church picnic! Join us for games, fellowship, and fun at the Enterprise Rd Cemetery! Bring a picnic dinner for your family, along with chairs or a blanket. Desserts and beverages will be provided.Come see this beautiful piece of our church's history!
What to Expect:
pack your own picnic dinner
drinks and desserts provided
fire pit and s'mores
portable restroom available on site

Oct 26 - Nov 2 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 10/26
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
6:00p Acolyte Field Trip
Tues 10/28 9:30-10:30a Praise and Play at Splash Pad Playground
Wed 10/29 5:30-7:00p Church Picnic and Fellowship at Enterprise Rd Cemetery (40424 Enterprise Rd)
Fri 10/31 6:00-8:00p Trunk or TreatSun 11/2 Communion Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Abigail (1 Samuel 25:1-42)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Abigail (1 Samuel 25:1-42)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Coming Up...
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 29 Church Picnic at Enterprise Cemetery
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Nov 23 Hanging of the Greens
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Nov 30 Advent Begins
Sign Up to Serve
Oct 29 Church Picnic at Enterprise Cemetery
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Nov 23 Hanging of the Greens
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Nov 30 Advent Begins
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Oct 19-26 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 10/19
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
10:00a and 12:00p Financial Update
Tues 9:30-10:30a Praise and Play in the Sanctuary
Wed 10/22 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Church Conference
Sun 10/26
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
Acolyte Field Trip
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18-20)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18-20)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Coming Up...
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Wed Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 29 Church Picnic at Enterprise Cemetery
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 29 Church Picnic at Enterprise Cemetery
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Oct 12-19 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 10/12
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp
Wed 10/15 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 10/19
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-51)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-51)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Coming Up...
Oct 19 Finance Update Meeting
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Wed Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Wed Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Oct 5-12 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 10/5 Communion Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp
Tues 10/7 9:30a Praise and Play
Wed 10/8 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 10/12
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp Celebration
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David the Musician (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Bible Verse: "The Lord sees into the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Lesson- David the Musician (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
Anchor Point: We can love and serve God.
Coming Up...
Oct 19 Finance Update Meeting
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Wed Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Wed Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Coming Up!
Nov 29 Parents' Day Out- Register now!
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Belfry Night for Fall!
4th-8th Graders
Friday, October 3
6:00-8:00pm Christian Life Center
Belfry is a fun night for 4th - 8th graders filled with a music, pizza, games, dancing and making friends, all supervised by background checked adults in a cellphone-free zone.
Entry is $10 per youth and includes a token for a treat from the Snack Shack. Additional concessions are available for purchase: "Sunshine Shaved Ice" $5-$6. Chips, soda, etc $1-$3.
All students must register at check in by an adult and stay until the end of the event and be check-out by an authorized adult. Cell phones will be collected at the door.
Save time at Check In and REGISTER NOW! https://dcfumc.church/belfry-night-registration
Friday, October 3
6:00-8:00pm Christian Life Center
Belfry is a fun night for 4th - 8th graders filled with a music, pizza, games, dancing and making friends, all supervised by background checked adults in a cellphone-free zone.
Entry is $10 per youth and includes a token for a treat from the Snack Shack. Additional concessions are available for purchase: "Sunshine Shaved Ice" $5-$6. Chips, soda, etc $1-$3.
All students must register at check in by an adult and stay until the end of the event and be check-out by an authorized adult. Cell phones will be collected at the door.
Save time at Check In and REGISTER NOW! https://dcfumc.church/belfry-night-registration

Sept 28 - Oct 5 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 9/28
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp
Tues 9/30 9:30a Praise and Play
Wed 10/1 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Fri 10/3 Belfry Night for Fall (4th-8th gr)
Sun 10/5
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "Speak your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- Samuel Anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1-23)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Bible Verse: "Speak your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- Samuel Anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1-23)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Coming Up...
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 3 Belfry Night for Fall!
Oct 7 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 19 Finance Update Meeting
Oct 21 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 28 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Sign Up to Serve
Oct 3 Belfry Night for Fall!
Oct 7 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 19 Finance Update Meeting
Oct 21 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 22 Church Conference- no Recharge Kids
Oct 26 Worship Squad Field Trip
Oct 28 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Sept 14-21 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 9/14
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
Tues 9/16 9:30a Praise and Play
Wed 9/17 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 9/21
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
11:00a Bible Presentations
12:00-1:30p Bible Boot Camp
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "Speak. Your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-21)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Bible Verse: "Speak. Your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-21)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Coming Up...
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 28 Bible Boot Camp
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 3 Belfry!
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 28 Bible Boot Camp
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 3 Belfry!
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Bible Presentations
What a blessing to present our new 3rd-5th graders with a brand new Bible! Each new Bible recipient will learn all about their new Bible in 4 weeks of Bible Boot Camp with Pastor Robert and Ms. Holly. Help us celebrate and pray for these young followers as they dive deeper into the faith journey and growing relationship with our loving God!

Sept 7-14 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 9/7 Communion Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
5:30-6:30p Acolyte Training
Tues 9/9 9:30a Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Wed 9/10 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 9/14
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "Speak. Your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- Hannah Prays (1 Samuel 1:1-28)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Bible Verse: "Speak. Your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:10)
Bible Lesson- Hannah Prays (1 Samuel 1:1-28)
Anchor Point: We listen to God.
Coming Up...
Sept 7 Acolyte Training
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 3 Belfry!
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Oct 3 Belfry!
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Aug 31 - Sept 7 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 8/31 Fifth Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
Tues 9/2 9:30a Praise and Play
Wed 9/3 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 9/7 Communion Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
5:30-6:30p Acolyte Training
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "PRAISE be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:3)
Bible Lesson- Pointing Praises to God
Anchor Point: We will praise God!
Bible Verse: "PRAISE be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:3)
Bible Lesson- Pointing Praises to God
Anchor Point: We will praise God!
Coming Up...
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 7 Acolyte Training
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 7 Acolyte Training
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Splash Pad
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 21 Bible Presentations and Boot Camp
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at Price Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Back to School Praises!
What's the Point?
This school year, help your kids start off each day with hearts full of praise! Giving God our best everyday is the best form of praise. That’s the Point! Every day is a chance to point our praises to God. Ms. Holly has a great resource complete with a family devotion, daily scriptures, and even a Spotify praise list that she would love to share. Contact children@dcfumc.church.
This school year, help your kids start off each day with hearts full of praise! Giving God our best everyday is the best form of praise. That’s the Point! Every day is a chance to point our praises to God. Ms. Holly has a great resource complete with a family devotion, daily scriptures, and even a Spotify praise list that she would love to share. Contact children@dcfumc.church.

Aug 24-31 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 8/24
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:30-1:30p Acolyte Field Trip
Wed 8/27 5:30-7:30p Fellowship Dinner and Recharge Kids
Sun 8/31 Fifth Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday and Wednesday.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Coming Up...
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Park
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at the Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 9 Preschool Praise and Play at the Park
Sept 16 Preschool Praise and Play
Sept 23 Preschool Praise and Play at the Park
Sept 30 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Aug 17-24 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 8/17
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
Sun 8/24
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:30-1:30p Acolyte Field Trip
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Crossing the Jordan (Joshua 3:1-17, 4:1-24)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Crossing the Jordan (Joshua 3:1-17, 4:1-24)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Coming Up...
No Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Unit Aug 27
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Aug 10-17 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 8/10 Back to School Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:30p Back to School Splash
Sun 8/17
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Spies in Canaan (Joshua 2:1-24)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- Spies in Canaan (Joshua 2:1-24)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Coming Up...
No Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Unit Aug 27
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Aug 3-10 Connections
What's Happening!
Sun 8/3 Communion Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
Sun 8/10 Back to School Sunday
9:00a & 11:00a Children's Church
10:00a Power Up Kids Sunday School
12:30p Back to School Splash!
In the Bible
Here's what we will discuss on Sunday.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- God Chooses Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Bible Verse: "But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)
Bible Lesson- God Chooses Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9)
Anchor Point: We choose to serve God.
Coming Up...
No Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Unit Aug 27
Aug 10 Backpack Blessing and B2S Bash!
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Aug 10 Backpack Blessing and B2S Bash!
Sept 2 Preschool Praise and Play
Sign Up to Serve
Wednesday Recharge Spark Volunteer (adults)
Acolyte Schedule (children K-5th)

Back to School Sunday!
August 10, 2025
BACKPACK BLESSINGS- Bring your school bag with you to church for a blessing and prayer with Pastor Robert. Students, teachers, and all those who are part of a school are welcome! Each person will receive a special tag to add to your school bag as a reminder that God is with you and your church family is praying for you.
9:00am Contemporary Worship in the Christian Life Center
11:00am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
BACKPACK BLESSINGS- Bring your school bag with you to church for a blessing and prayer with Pastor Robert. Students, teachers, and all those who are part of a school are welcome! Each person will receive a special tag to add to your school bag as a reminder that God is with you and your church family is praying for you.
9:00am Contemporary Worship in the Christian Life Center
11:00am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Back to School Splash!
Dade City Splash Pad
12:30-2:00pm
Join us for hot dogs and snacks while we splash at the new Dade City Splash Pad. We recommend bringing folding chairs or picnic blanket, and don't forget the sunscreen. Invite a friend for a fun afternoon as we share Jesus' love and hope for a great school year!
12:30-2:00pm
Join us for hot dogs and snacks while we splash at the new Dade City Splash Pad. We recommend bringing folding chairs or picnic blanket, and don't forget the sunscreen. Invite a friend for a fun afternoon as we share Jesus' love and hope for a great school year!

Praise and Play Pop Ups!
Wednesdays at 10:00am This Summer
Let's play! Dade City First UMC's Connected Kids ministry invites you to meet us at the park for playtime, popsicles, and a story! Don't miss our FINAL Pop Up of the summer! This week at the Dade City Splash Pad
Let's play! Dade City First UMC's Connected Kids ministry invites you to meet us at the park for playtime, popsicles, and a story! Don't miss our FINAL Pop Up of the summer! This week at the Dade City Splash Pad

VBS2025 Register Now!
July 28 - August 1, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the BEST week of the summer! Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to VBS2025 True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!
3yrs old (potty trained) - 6th grade
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the BEST week of the summer! Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to VBS2025 True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!
3yrs old (potty trained) - 6th grade

Art Show Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 7 from 5:00-7:30pm Dade City First UMC's Connected Kids ministry invites YOU to an evening of dinner and art!
What to Expect: Enjoy a sit-down dinner and art showcase by our children and other local artists! Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Cash donations for dinner are requested. Artwork created by our Connected Kids will be available for purchase. We will also have local artists, crafters, and vendors showcasing their amazing work for sale as well. All the proceeds and donations from this event will go to support the Connected Kids Ministry! God is good!
What to Expect: Enjoy a sit-down dinner and art showcase by our children and other local artists! Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Cash donations for dinner are requested. Artwork created by our Connected Kids will be available for purchase. We will also have local artists, crafters, and vendors showcasing their amazing work for sale as well. All the proceeds and donations from this event will go to support the Connected Kids Ministry! God is good!

Easter Sunday!
Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!
We hope you'll join us for Worship! All are welcome!
9:00am Contemporary Worship Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00am Traditional Worship Service in the Historic Sanctuary
All children, toddlers through 5th grade are invited to an Easter Morning Egg Hunt! Meet in the Christian Life Center at 10:00am for an Easter morning message followed by a good old-fashioned egg hunt! Don't forget to bring your basket and a friend!
We hope you'll join us for Worship! All are welcome!
9:00am Contemporary Worship Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00am Traditional Worship Service in the Historic Sanctuary
All children, toddlers through 5th grade are invited to an Easter Morning Egg Hunt! Meet in the Christian Life Center at 10:00am for an Easter morning message followed by a good old-fashioned egg hunt! Don't forget to bring your basket and a friend!

Worship Squad Field Trip
It's time for a Field Trip to celebrate our faithful acolytes and worship squad (communion attendant, ushers, Praise Band, etc) for the second quarter! On Sunday, April 13 we will take a walking field trip to TJ's Deli after church for ice cream and games. Contact Ms. Holly for all the details. It's not too late to serve as an acolyte! Visit the SignUp Genius page to sign up.

VBS2025 Save the Date!
July 28 - August 1, 2025
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Join us for the BEST week of the summer! Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to VBS2025 True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!
Registration opens Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Join us for the BEST week of the summer! Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to VBS2025 True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!
Registration opens Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Sunday Fun-Day March 30
It's time for another Sunday Fun-Day Church Picnic! Save the date March 30 from 12:00-2:00 for Ultimate Frisbee and Lawn Games at the church. Lunch is provided, Fried Chicken. All ages welcome! Outdoor seating available, come enjoy good company and the beautiful weather! It's a great day to invite a friend to church. RSVP is helpful but not needed to attend.

Summer Camp Registration Open
We want your child to come for Summer Camp at Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center! Summer camp is open to students that will be entering 4th grade (2025/26 school year) through high school.
Registration is now open! Camp is offering a special promo t-shirt to those registered by Feb 14. A deposit of $75 is required to complete the registration. Ask Ms. Holly about scholarship and financial support options. Click here to learn more about Camp Warren Willis.
Registration is now open! Camp is offering a special promo t-shirt to those registered by Feb 14. A deposit of $75 is required to complete the registration. Ask Ms. Holly about scholarship and financial support options. Click here to learn more about Camp Warren Willis.

Parking Fundraiser
Help us welcome visitors to Dade City's Kumquat Festival and raise funds for children and youth to attend Summer Camp at Warren Willis. Saturday, January 25, 2025 we will help park cars and accept donations. We need volunteers to help with shifts from 8:00am-5:00pm.

Sunday Fun-Day
Join us on Sunday, January 5 for a church picnic and outdoor games. We will have soup and sandwiches in the CLC. Then move outside for kickball, yard games, and fellowship. Fun for all ages and a great opportunity to begin the new year with your church family! Invite a friend!

Family Movie Night
Let's have a Family Movie Night Pop Up! Meet up at Zephyrhills Cinema 10 on Saturday, December 14 for a 5:00pm showing of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." This is not a drop off event, but rather a chance to enjoy a movie together with our church families. We recommend arriving by 4:30pm to purchase tickets, possibly grab some snacks from the concession stand, and choose your seats. See you there!

Worship with God Rods
Have You Heard?!
Have you heard?! Our Wednesday Recharge Kids time has an exciting addition! We are using God Rods again!
Your child is invited to help us with our newest worship message! All children in grades Kindergarten and older, will be learning motions to the song "Remember Me" by Mark Schultz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a2TFsrhp84).
Our goal is to share the God Rod message during Church Street Christmas Craft Night on Sunday, December 22 and in Sunday worship on December 29.
It is not too late to join our practices! All children elementary age and up and invited to participate. Each week we will have a portion of our Wednesday Recharge Kids time after Fellowship Dinner to learn motions and practice. We hope you will join us!
Your child is invited to help us with our newest worship message! All children in grades Kindergarten and older, will be learning motions to the song "Remember Me" by Mark Schultz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a2TFsrhp84).
Our goal is to share the God Rod message during Church Street Christmas Craft Night on Sunday, December 22 and in Sunday worship on December 29.
It is not too late to join our practices! All children elementary age and up and invited to participate. Each week we will have a portion of our Wednesday Recharge Kids time after Fellowship Dinner to learn motions and practice. We hope you will join us!
What's a God Rod?
Some of you may be wondering, "What is a God Rod?" I'm so glad you asked! Dade City First UMC has a long tradition of encouraging children and youth to participate in leading worship, which can include acolyting, singing, playing instruments, reading scripture, and so much more. But one of the most memorable and moving methods is God Rods, which incorporates music and choreographed motions using wooden dowels.
Enjoy this video below of a God Rods worship service from 2019. You will see a lot of familiar faces of God Rods alumni that are now part of our Youth group!
Enjoy this video below of a God Rods worship service from 2019. You will see a lot of familiar faces of God Rods alumni that are now part of our Youth group!
Important Notes
God Rods in WorshipK-5th graders
Practices on Wednesdays at 6:30pm- Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4, 11
Share Message- Sundays, 12/22 7:30pm and 12/29 10:00am
Contact Ms. Holly children@dcfumc.church for more information.
Practices on Wednesdays at 6:30pm- Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4, 11
Share Message- Sundays, 12/22 7:30pm and 12/29 10:00am
Contact Ms. Holly children@dcfumc.church for more information.
Thankful Family Time
Celebrate the month of November with a daily time of Grace & Gratitude. This meaningful family devotion is a great way to take a few minutes to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. Each day offers a scripture, a gratitude question, and a fill-in-the-blank prayer. Contact Ms. Holly children@dcfumc.church to email or print a copy for you.

Acolyte Field Trip
We had a great time celebrating our Acolytes and Communion Attendants with a trip to Pin Chasers bowling alley. Cyber blacklight bowling was the perfect way to thank these students who help LIGHT up our worship services! Contact Ms. Holly if your child would like to join this team of worship leaders and learn to serve as an acolyte!

Acolyte Training & Refresher
All students K-5th are invited to help in worship as acolytes. These helpers have the important job of bringing in the Light of Christ and lighting the altar candles to begin each worship service. New and returning acolytes, join us for a training on Sunday, August 25 from 12:00-1:30, lunch included. Email Ms. Holly if you plan to attend. See you there!

