Teacher Appreciation Day Planned

The First United Methodist Church of Port St. Joe will be hosting Teacher Appreciation Day at its 11 a.m. ET Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 23. Immediately following the special program, teachers, and their families, will be the honored guests at a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall, at noon.

"We are inviting all the teachers from our area schools to worship with us and afterward join us for lunch, said Pastor Mac Fulcher.  "My wife, Beckie, has served as a school teacher for 21 years so I’ve seen first hand the work they do. We celebrate sports and bless the fleets as they go out fishing. I believe our teachers deserve our greatest appreciation and we want to do something to honor and bless them as they start the school year."

The First United Methodist Church family will be bringing covered dishes and delectable desserts, all teachers need to bring is themselves and their families. Rev. Fulcher added that reservations are not required and that the service is casual dress. Gulf County Superintendent Tim Wilder will speak to the group as part of the 11 a.m. service. As an added feature this year, we are asking all of the members to bring school supplies for the students whose families are struggling during these difficult economic times. We will place the supplies on the altar as a part of the service.

First United Methodist Church is located at 1000 Monument Ave. For more information contact the church at 227-1724.