Clothing Exchange | Saturday, Oct 17 | 9am-1pm
We will have another kids’ & maternity clothing exchange for our community on Oct 17! It’s a great opportunity to provide for the needs of families with children in our area. Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Bring in your outgrown clothes and exchange them for another size. Exchanges will start at 9am. Clothing must be unstained with no rips or holes and sizes newborn to 16. If you don’t have clothes to exchange, you can come between noon and 1pm. If you would like to be involved in this ministry contact the office or Kylie Ordway.
Deacon & Elder Nomination Forms | Due Oct 18
Nomination forms are available at the Welcome Center for FBC members to nominate new Elders and Deacons to the Board. You will nominate two Elders and two Deacons to start new three-year terms. Nominations are due Oct 18.
Prime Timers (age 55+) Event | Thursday, Oct 22 | 2-4pm
Join the Prime Timers on Oct 22 at 4pm. Meet at Deep Roots Produce (on the southeast corner of 84th St & Whitneyville Rd) for an informal fall fellowship time. There are many things to do on this 55 acre farm from a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food and beverages. Some of the activities are free, but some have a cost, so bring some money. Sign up at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions contact the office.
Middle School Basics Retreat | Nov 6-7 | Cost $60, due October 25
Middle school students, don’t miss our Middle School fall retreat, Basics! Invite some friends and join us for a variety of exciting activities, such as 9-square, capture the flag, a scavenger hunt, hot cocoa, and much more! This is a great opportunity to build relationships, have fun, and study God’s Word together!
Trunk or Treat | Saturday, Oct 31 | 6-8pm
Trunk or Treat is one of our biggest community outreach events of the year! Hundreds of kids will be coming here for a family-friendly night of games, free food, (sign up sheet is at the Welcome Center if you would like to help with donations for food), bounce houses, and lots of candy. We need hundreds of pounds of candy for this event. Please drop off candy donations at the church office any time. If you might be interested in helping with this event, please contact the office. Spread the word and invite families to this great event!
FBC Small Groups – The Vanishing Conscience | Meet today
Please contact the office if you are still interested in joining a group. More copies of the book are available at the Welcome Center for $11. Small Groups meet next on Oct 25.
Upcoming Dates
Oct 11 | Small Group | 3pm or 6pm
Oct 16 | 40 Days For Life
Oct 17 | Kids & Maternity Clothing Exchange | 9am-1pm
Oct 22 | Prime Timers Fall Fellowship at Deep Roots Produce | 2-4pm
Oct 25 | Small Group | 3pm or 6pm
Nov 6-7 | Basics Middle School Youth Retreat
Nov 8 | Veterans Luncheon | After the AM service
Nov 8 | Small Group | 3pm or 6pm
Nov 13 | Women’s Bootcamp Workout in the Willis Center | Friday at 6:30pm
Nov 14 | Men’s Breakfast in the Café | 8-10am
Nov 15 | PM Service & Communion
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sundays 9:30-10:15 AM
East Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - East Overflow (room 101)
The Book of Revelation - Led by John Schmid
West Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - West Overflow (room 102)
How Should Christians Think About Israel? - Led by David Williamson
Family Class - For parents with kids in the house or young couples - Fireside Room (111)
Systematic Theology: The Person and Work of Christ - Led by Pastor Nate Archer
Women’s Class - Conference Room (room 118)
Parables, by John MacArthur - Led by Pam Jacobson
Young Adult Class - For graduates through early twenties (room 122)
The Book of James- Led by Jake Herrera
Sunday Children’s Programs
See AM Schedule Above for Times
Nursery: For kids under age 2, during Sunday School & during the AM service.
Pre-School Ministry: 2 & 3 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & room 127 for the AM service.
4 & 5 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & the AM service.
Elementary Sunday School: K-5 grade (Downstairs) – See AM Schedule Above
Youth Sunday School: Middle School (Willis Center) – High School (Willis Center)
Kidz Blast: K-3 grade (Downstairs) – Kidz Blast kids will stay with their parents in the
service during singing and then are dismissed for Kidz Blast before the sermon
Wednesday Programs
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:00PM
-Men’s Bible Study—The book of Acts (East Overflow)
-Women’s AM Bible Study—9:15-11:15 AM (Fireside Room) A study on Acts
-Women’s PM Bible Study—6:30-8:00 PM (Fireside Room) A study on Acts (Nursery available for the PM study)
-Youth Group—6 to 12 grade (Willis Center)
-Adventure Club—1 to 5 grade (Downstairs)
-Gophers—4 years to K (Room 125)
-Nursery—3 & under, for parents attending a study or helping in ministry