Party In The Patch
Youth Life Fundraiser
Youth Event/Fundraiser – Saturday, October 17th at 2:00 pm – Out Youth will have a mini “pop-up” Pumkin Patch in the Deerwwod Country Club community, supporting their annual Fall Festival. This is a great opportunity to share info about our Children’s & Youth Life ministries, invite people to church and, of course, sell pumpkins to …
Party In The Patch
Party in the Patch – October 24th – 11:00 am to 1:00p m – A fun time for the whole family! The Patch will be filled with games for the children, and we’ll have food trucks for lunch! Invite friends, family and neighbors! Volunteers Needed – If you would like to help set-up from 9am …
Weekend Update – October 3rd & 4th
We have an exceptionally busy weekend ahead and, with the changing plans for the pumpkin unloading, I want to make sure everyone has all the information they need for attending worship and for participating in the other activities. Please take extra care entering and leaving the property this weekend. Saturday, October 3rd Sunday, October 4th …
Pumpkin Unloading Update
Pumpkins Are Delayed
We have received notice that our truck has been delayed due to the severe storms across the country. Work was stopped on the farms for a day and a half and now things are difficult to navigate. We will update you AS SOON as we have further information. As stated above, it will definitely not …
Blessing Of The Pets
Join us on Sunday, October 4 – It is time to celebrate and give thanks for our four-legged, winged, and gilled family members! Join us at 4 pm outdoors for a brief liturgy of thanksgiving, blessing and prayers for out beloved pets. All animals are welcome but must be on a leash or in a …
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
It’s Here Already – Time to Unload the Pumpkins! – Our truck is scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 am. It would be great to have everyone in place a little before that. We will have some light breakfast items – Bagels, doughnuts, fruit – from 8:15 to 8:45 am in the Gathering Area. …
Pumpkin Unloading – October 3rd
Pumpkin Unloading – October 3rd at 9:00 am
If you are able to offer the gift of your time and energy, we will need as many people as possible for unloading. Even if you can’t lift the heavy ones, we will have tasks for all volunteers. It’s fun!! Breakfast will be served from 8:15 to 8:55 am – come enjoy bagels, doughnuts, danishes and fruit and …
Patch Tent Set Up
Patch Tent Set-Up
On Sunday, September 20th, we will be putting up the Patch tent after the 10:30 am service and need 10-12 able-bodied volunteers to help. Many hands make light work! If you can join us, gather at Noon on the front lawn. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get dirty!
Blessing Of The Pets
Pumpkin Patch Returns
Save The Date – Pumpkin Patch & Blessing of the Pets
We will unload pumpkins on Sat, Oct 3 at 8:45am!! Mark your calendars – it really is right around the corner!! If you are connected to any group needing community service hours or just a group that would like to have some fun working together – please invite them to join us. Many hands make …
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The Pumpkins Are Coming
The Pumpkins Are Coming! – Save the Date – We will unload pumpkins on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:45 am!! Mark your calendars!! If you are connected to any group needing community service hours or just a group that would like to have some fun working together – please invite them to join us. Many …
Pumpkin Patch – Thank You
The Pumpkin Patch was Lovely – thanks to our countless volunteers who helped with set-up, decorating, unloading, assisting with pre-school field trips, worked shifts throughout the weeks, and those who broke everything down and put it all away for next year. So, save the date: Oct 3, 2026! We were able to host hundreds of …
Party In The Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Bake Sale – Party At The Patch
Our Bake Sales are always a big hit – if you would like to make something for the sale or assist at the table, please let us know that as well. Homemade goodies of all kinds are needed – cookies, breads, cupcakes, etc.! Marti Baggs will be intouch with specific information or contact the church …
Party In The Patch
Save the Date – Party in the Patch – Saturday, October 25, 11:00am – 1:00pm – kids’ games & food trucks!This is a fun day for the kids to dress up, come to patch and play games, do crafts, take family photos and enjoy ayummy lunch at one of the food trucks! As with all …
The Pumpkins Are Coming
Our delivery has been scheduled! Monday arrive on Monday, October 13th at 4:00pm! We will hold a Patch work day on Monday, October 13 from 9am to 1pm. If you are able to come for a few hours we could use helping hands to put up fencing, move hay bales, move pallets, hang lights, decorate the tent, …
The Pumpkins Are Delayed
Our delivery will not be on time – NO unloading on Saturday 10/11. We will not unload on Saturday. We have not received information yet to know if we will unload Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Please continue to check your emails from us and/or the SOTW Facebook page for updates! The harvest in New Mexico experienced delays which …
Important Pumpkin Dates
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are thinking about pumpkins, and our delivery date is getting closer!! Please mark your calendar for these important dates!
Pumpkin Truck – Unloading
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Important Pumpkin Updates
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are thinking about pumpkins, and our delivery date is getting closer!! Please mark your calendar for these important dates! Many hands make light work! Most are 2 or 3-hour shifts, you work with others and we provide all the instruction you need. It’s fun, it’s easy and …
The Pumpkins Are Coming
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are already thinking about pumpkins! And we invite you to save a few dates to help if you are able. Sign-up opportunities are coming soon but please mark your calendar for these important dates!
Party In The Patch
Thank you to the Jacksonville Camera Club for capturing the event!
Pumpkin Patch – Thank You!
The Pumpkin Patch was just fantastic this year – more than $16k in sales! Thanks to all who volunteered in any way. Our best guess is 750+ volunteer hours not counting staff and Pastors! Your hard work will result in thousands of dollars going to support a variety of ministries. Truly a village!
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
If you have never volunteered before, we will make sure you are equipped (it’s easy!) and that you have all the support you need. If you have any questions about what volunteers do, please contact contact the church office, and we can put you in touch with Jackie Hudson. Invite a friend or family member to volunteer with …
Party In The Patch
Volunteers – Party in the Patch
Party in the Patch – Volunteers Needed – We need help with set-up on Friday, October 25th from 10am to 2pm. We also need help from 9 to 11am on the Saturday the 26th, as well as during the event, and help with clean-up. If you would like to be a part of the fun, please indicate your support on the …
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
We pray that all are safe and cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. Your safety and the safety of your home are top priority. If you have everything squared away and can end a hand, we have listed below the current volunteer needs. If you have never volunteered before, we will make sure you are equipped (it’s easy!) …
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
We pray that all are safe and cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. We had minor damage in the Patch and will be cleaning up during the day Friday from 10am until we finish. We will reopen the Patch on Friday, Oct 11 at 3pm. If you are able to join us for clean-up, please come …
Bake and Craft Sale
On Saturday, October 26th, there will be a tent set up for the Little Lambs Early Learning Center to share their information with the community. They will host a Bake Sale & Craft Sale during the event from 11am to 1pm. If you would like to contribute a baked item or, if you are a …
Important Schedule Update
Blessing Of The Pets
Pumpkin Patch – Volunteers Needed
Opening day was quite rainy but we still had customers on both shifts! Thanks to our volunteers who worked through the showers. We are still setting up a few things and putting finishing touches on others. We have many open slots during our first week. Listed below are the current needs. If you have never volunteered before, we …
Pumpkins With A Purpose – Thank You!
The pumpkins are here! The pumpkins are here! It was a small but mighty group of volunteers offloading just over 1500 bulk pumpkins PLUS boxes of little ones. Thank you volunteers! We are ready for “Pumpkins with a Purpose!”
Unloading Pumpkins
Our truck has left New Mexico and is scheduled to arrive Saturday at 9:00am. We need as many helping hands as possible!!! Please join us at 8:45am as we gather for instructions and begin our work at 9:00am. There is a task for every ability level and all are welcome! Invite friends. Teens earn Community Service …
Blessing of the Pets
Party In The Patch – Volunteers Needed
Our children’s party will be Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We could use help with decorations on the 24th and 25th, help setting up the morning of the 26th, help during the event and help with clean-up. If you would like to be a part of the fun, please indicate your …
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Blessing of the Pets
All pets and their humans are welcome to join us for this fun and special service. We give thanks to God for the blessings our pets provide in our lives and the opportunity to provide love and care in return. We do require that all pets be caged, leashed or otherwise restrained. Please indicate your …
It’s Almost Pumpkin Time…
Please plan to help if you can on Sun, Sept 29 as we set up the large tent for the Patch – we meet at Noon after 10:30am Fellowship. We also need helping hands all week the week of Sept 30th. The delivery truck arrives on Sat, Oct 5 and we will gather at 8:45am. All helping hands are …
The Pumpkins Are Coming – Help Needed
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Youth Life News
Great turnout for Shipwreck Island! More than a dozen youth turned out for this afternoon of fun. It might have been cloudy and rainy, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of our youth life group! Thank you to Michelle, Heather and Michael for being the designated chaperones for this event. Please see pics below! Confirmation classes …
The Pumpkins Are Coming – October 5th at 9:00 am
We have been working on the Pumpkin Patch plan since March, placing our order with Pumpkins USA and slightly increasing our count this year! We are asked to list 4 delivery dates and we were slotted in our first pick! Lots of things will have to happen before delivery day and we are looking for …
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Youth Life News
We are having a water day at Adventure Landing- Shipwreck Island water park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7, from 10am-2:30pm. Bring a towel, sunscreen, dry clothes, water shoes and about $15-20 cash/debit card for lunch! Meet at the park at 1944 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach at 10am to gather with your Youth Life(7-12th grade) friends for a …
The Pumpkins Are Coming
We have been working on the Pumpkin Patch plan since March, placing our order with Pumpkins USA and slightly increasing our count this year! We are asked to list 4 delivery dates and we were slotted in our first pick! Lots of things will have to happen before delivery day and we are looking for …
Pumpkin Patch Thank You
Pumpkin Patch Thank You – we are so grateful for the countless helping hands who worked on and in the patch, unloaded orbs, took shifts greeting and selling and helping with all the breakdown and packing away. What a massive team effort!! We generated over $16,000 in sales which will, in turn, provide us with more than $5,000 to various …
Pumpkin Patch Updates
We had a great time Saturday at Party in the Patch with more than 300 visitors. Your youth volunteered all day, along with lots of adults, doing everything from set up to manning games to ringing up sales to helping with the clean-up. Thank you! Thank you to all who have offered- and continue to …
Pumpkin Patch Update
Party In The Patch
Blessing Of The Pets
All Creatures of our God and King! Thank you, Lord for our furry, feathery, and even scaly friends!
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Sometimes it takes a village! Always, it takes the body of Christ! Thank you to the body of Christ for your tireless work. The pumpkins are here! The pumpkins are here! Thank you also men’s group for the yummy pancakes! And please enjoy these wonderful pictures!
The Pumpkins Are Coming!
Our truck has left New Mexico and is scheduled to arrive Saturday at 9:00 a.m .We need as many helping hands as possible!!! You are invited to join us at 8:00 am for a Pancake Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall so you will be fortified for pumpkin unloading!! Thank You to our Men’s Bible Study Group for cooking! Please …
Pet Blessing – Sunday, October 8th
Sunday, October 8 at 4:00 pm – Join us for this fun and special event when we give thanks to God for the gifts of our beloved pets and ask God’s special blessings on them. Pets of ALL kinds are welcome but must be on a leash or in a secured kennel. We will have shade and water …
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Thursday’s Pumpkin Update
Just a Few Days ‘til PUMPKINS! Saturday, October 7 at 9 a.m. – We hope you will make plans to join us as the truck arrives with our special delivery. It takes MANY hands to make light work unloading half of a semi-trailer!! Teens earn community service hours!! Bring friends! Breakfast provided! Please watch your email or check Facebook for updates …
Pancake Breakfast For Pumpkin Volunteers
Men’s Bible Study Group will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast for our Pumpkin Unloading Volunteers!! Calling All men – join us at 7:30am this Saturday to begin setting up and cooking pancakes. Volunteers – come early – anytime between 8am and 8:45am on Saturday, October 7th to enjoy a hearty hot breakfast which will fortify you for …
Youth Lock – In
Pumpkin Patch Update
Pumpkin Patch Update
FOUR Weeks ‘til PUMPKINS! Save the date: Saturday, October 7th at 9 am – We hope you will make plans to join us as the truck makes its annual trek from New Mexico to Jacksonville with our special delivery. It takes MANY hands to make light work unloading half of a semi-trailer!! Teens earn community service hours!! We will be …