1st Church Media Policy:
Our Media Ministries department is the center hub for all Church communication, providing access to information via print, visual and social media resources. All publications must go through our Media Ministries office for approval prior to printing.
Publication Deadlines
Bulletin Announcements:
- The deadline is Tuesday by 5:00 pm
- Event Announcements require advanced notice – Minimum of two weeks prior to event date
- Events Announcements with deadline – Minimum of two weeks prior to deadline date.
Chimes Articles & Announcements:
- The deadline is the 15th of the month before publication.
- The word limit is 500 words
- All articles are to be emailed to mediaministry@whatis1st.com in a Word doc file
- Items are accepted on a space available basis, and are subject to editing
- Pictures must be provided by email or on a flash drive
Announcement Slides:
- Design is at editor’s discretion
- Deadline for information is the same for Bulletin announcements.
- Events to be included are selected by Media Director, Pastor and Admin Director
- Press Release – Thursday of the week prior to desired publication week
- Flyers/Posters/Outside Advertisements – require meeting with Media Ministries Coordinator to discuss design layout and printing.









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- Feb 23, 2020Listen to Him – Beloved Son
- Feb 16, 2020Holiness not Happiness
- Feb 2, 2020Love Your…
- Jan 26, 2020Entrusted
- Jan 19, 2020Mastered
- Jan 5, 2020Alert and Sober
- Dec 29, 2019The Source and Power of Joy
- Dec 22, 2019Normally Speaking
- Dec 15, 2019On the Contrary
- Jan 13, 2019Comings and Goings
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- Windows Media Player: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player

Sincerely, Cathy Aleshire
Carmen Blake, May 6, 2020 - 8:46 pm
I need to have an ultrasound in the area of my previous breast cancer. Please pray it is benign and nothing serious. Thank you!
Anonymous, April 27, 2020 - 3:39 pm
Prayers for a friend, Sharen, who has just been put on on life support.
This will be the only way to request a room. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the Church Office at 941-639-3842 and we will assist you with completing this form.
If you would like to speak to one of Pastors regarding a special service, please fill out form below. This will inform 1st Church staff of your intent, and they will contact you for an appointment with Pastor. For more information, please contact the Church office at (941) 639-3842.