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Midweek Update for October 16

Sunday, October 20: Mission and Values

We learn how to be church at fellowship meals, in Sunday School, in parking lot conversations, on the Pickleball court, at Sunday evening sessions. But most of all, we learn to be church in our sharing worship together. There we experience God most directly. So, as we share our mission statement and values for the first time, we appropriately open ourselves to the leading of Jesus Christ to guide our thoughts, our work, and our worship as we consider how we intend to be church today and into the future.

Recent Sermons

Sermon from Oct 13 "Wholehearted" (Psalm 111)
GPS from Oct 13

Sermon from Oct 6 "World Communion" (Luke 14: 12-25)
GPS from Oct 6

Sermon from Sept 29 "Go Forth" (Genesis 12:1-9)
GPS from Sept 29

Sermon from Sept 22 "How Are We Supposed to Understand This?" (Luke 16: 1-13)
GPS from Sept 22

Sermon from Sept 15 "Lost. Found. Saved." (Luke 15: 1-11)
GPS from Sept 15
 
FCC will be dedicating the Nature Nook outdoor classroom on Sunday, October 20 after worship. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome. After the dedication, there will be an opportunity to walk around and explore the Nature Nook.
There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in participating in an Altar Flower Guild on Sunday, Oct. 20th, immediately following worship.  For questions, contact Lori Henry 205-253-8710 or e-mail at LHenry3316@gmail.com.
If you would like to sign up to provide a snack supper for our Sunday Evening Kids and Youth Programming, please click here.
If you would like to sign up to decorate a trunk, bake a sweet treat for the cake walk, or both, click here. You may also sign up for either in the gathering area.

FCC is collecting candy donations in preparation for Trunk-or-Treat this year. If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off in the bin in the gathering area near the Trunk or Treat Sign Up.
The Adventure Nook, FCC's Mother's Day Out and Preschool, Christmas Program and Silent Auction will be held the evening of Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. The Adventure Nook is looking for donations of items that can be auctioned to raise money for the program. If you would like to donate an item or a talent, please email Donna Penn.


Our church participates in Global Ministries through individuals like our Global Mission Partner, Elena Huegel. If you would like to see highlights of a program that Elena has been leading in Mexico, where she is currently serving, click here.  

 
Financial Report Summary - September 2019
 
Monthly Income:       $32,458.79
Budgeted Income:    $32,633.76

Monthly Expense:     $27,370.59
September Surplus:  $5,236.17
YTD Surplus-FCC:    $1,858.89
YTD Surplus-TAN:    $12,850.00
Members and friends who are interested a beginners Pickleball class are invited to join us on November 7, 14, and 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This introductory class is open to anyone who would like to try their hand at Pickleball. No equipment needed! 

Regularly scheduled Pickleball is currently being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 pm and Saturdays from 9-11 am unless otherwise noted. No need to bring any equipment, and if you aren't familiar with the game, we will teach you! All members and friends are welcome to join in on the fun or just come by to watch the players in action!
COMING SOON

Today, October 16
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 17
10:00 a.m.
Ladies' Knitting Group
5:30 p.m.
Pickleball

Saturday, October 19
10:30 a.m.
Linda Hamilton Memorial Service

Sunday, October 20
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
10:15 a.m.
Worship
11:30 a.m.
Elder Council
11:30 a.m. 
Nature Nook Dedication
5:00 p.m.
Children & Youth
5:00 p.m.
Faith Matters

Monday, October 21
7:00 a.m.
Men's Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
Staff Meeting

Tuesday, October 22
10:00 a.m.
Ladies' Bible Study
5:30 p.m.
Pickleball
PRAYER REQUESTS
                                          
Prayers for Health & Healing:
Carole Allen
Jane Belcher
Bobby Boyd
Eleanor Brasher
Stella Brock
Ken Champlin
Alex Christian
Martha Goodall Graham
Brandy Long
Bea Ray
Stephanie Romeo
Molly Springfield
Gary Taylor
Andrew Varvoutis
Hank Whitehead

Prayers for Those Receiving
Long-Term Medical Care:

Marlene Dillon
Kathie Owens
Susan Smith

Prayers for Those Who Mourn:
Carpenter and Trapp Families in the loss of their cousin Kathy Elliott

Jim Brooks & Family in the passing of his mother, Rev. Sara Brooks

Donnette Mee and Family in the passing of her father, Willie Joe Greene

Hamilton Family in the passing of Linda Hamilton


 


 

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