Church family,

As you walk around our building, you may notice some construction taking place. We are in the process of transitioning our kids space to a more secure area in order to better serve our families. We are also in the process of transitioning our adult groups space to a more common area with easier access to parking lots and restrooms.

This changeover is going to take several weeks and require amazing flexibility on the part of our families and members. 

Why are we doing this now?

We believe that God is going to bring even more families to our church in the coming months, and we want to be ready to receive them with the best facilities possible.

As you walk around our building and encourage you to pray for our construction process. Pray for the families who will be coming. Pray for kids to feel safe and welcomed. Pray for adults to feel welcomed and wanted.

These are fun times in our church's life.

Cheers,

Organization is not something that comes naturally to me. It’s a weakness I’ve learned to manage well through systems. When those systems are thrown into disarray, I feel the strain.

Right now, we’re in a season of renovation, which means things won’t operate the way we’re used to. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ll struggle at times. Things may take a little longer, not everything will be in its proper place, we’ll be displaced from rooms we normally use, and there will be moments when, in my flesh, frustration creeps in.

But in those moments, I have to remind myself why we’re doing this. All of this disruption is aimed at making us better by improving efficiency, strengthening our systems, and helping the entire church function more effectively.

This past Sunday was a perfect example. Normally, we eat, do devotions, and worship in the Food Hall since the cafe allows us to accommodate more students. With the Food Hall under renovation, we had to pivot to the gym. And guess what? Jesus was still worshiped. Devotions were still shared. God was still on His throne.

So over the next few months, as we all experience these growing pains, which are exactly what you would expect from growth, let's keep the bigger picture in mind. Let’s stay flexible, extend grace to one another, and be genuinely excited about what God is allowing to happen in and through our church.

Little ones grow fast, and we want to pause and celebrate the gift God has given your family. Child Dedication is a special moment for parents to say, “We’re committing to raise our child to know and love Jesus,” with the church family cheering you on and praying alongside you.

If you’re thinking about dedicating your child, join us for a Child Dedication interest meeting after church on February 15th. We’ll share what dedication is all about, what it's not, what to expect, and how we get to walk this faith journey together.

Looking to learn more about membership at First Winter Park?

To find out more sign up to join us at our next Discovery Lunch on February 1

Our church community is thriving in 2026! Sunday morning, Wednesday night, and other times mid-week, our small groups are growing stronger as people connect, encourage one another, and deepen their faith together. There’s something powerful that happens when believers come together regularly: friendships form, burdens are shared, and we discover we’re not meant to walk this journey alone.

We’d love for you to be part of what God is doing in our midst. Whatever you are looking for there’s a place for you here. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow alongside others who are seeking to follow Jesus more closely.

Join us because life is better together, and we’re stronger when we’re connected.

Sunday Small Groups: 9:30 Sunday morning Small Groups for all ages, including kids and students. 

Wednesday Community Night Our Wednesdays are packed with opportunities to connect:

4:30 PM – Thriving Adult Choir (65+)

5:30 PM – Family Meal in the Gym

6:00 PM – Life Discipleship with Pastor Doug - Choir Room 

6:00 PM - Season 5 of "The Chosen" Viewing Group

6:00 PM – Kids Ministry and Power House 

Weekly Bible Studies

Ladies Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:45 PM in the Choir Suite

Thriving Adult Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room

Just click the link below to get connected to a small group. Please let us know if you have any questions!  Let’s journey together!

Member Corner

Welcome Otto Family! 

Neil, Kristen, Max, and Violet 

Violet and Max are growing in their faith through Power House.  Kristen loves decorating for events and she and Neil are enjoying being a part of the lemonade cart team each Sunday.  Welcome Ottos!

Holy Holy Holy

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Build My Life

Dear Church Family,

We are excited to share that we will be launching our new online giving platform through ChurchTeams next Sunday, February 1st.

If you currently have recurring donations set up through Fellowship One, you will soon receive information from the Finance Office with instructions on how to cancel your existing recurring donation in Fellowship One. You will also receive step-by-step guidance on setting up your new recurring donation through ChurchTeams.

Thank you for your continued generosity and faithful support.

Weekly budget goal:  $21,296