First Church of God
LOVE NOTE
October 2004
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YOUR CHURCH IN ACTION
Ladies Bible Study A new ladies Bible study began recently on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the parlour. Teri Brickey is the leader. This series is entitled "Following God: Learning from the Kings of the Old Testament." This is designed to study the kings and learn from their mistakes and their victories on how to follow God in our everyday lives. The workbook is $12. Ladies must sign-up to receive a workbook. Contact Teri at 966-6962. Child care will be available.
Another adult Bible Study Maggie Wurtz is starting a Bible study called "The purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. Workbooks are available for $14. Contact the church office to reserve yours and check the Sunday bulletin for the start date of the study.
Heating/Air Conditioning Repairs Completed Our unexpected repairs have been completed. Donations have come in and continued or more donations will still be accepted to complete payments on this and on last year's air-conditioning maintanence work.
Wednesday night Activities Dollar Dinners have started back up on Wednesday evenings. Each Wednesday evening, this fun and convenient program that made such a positive impact in the life of our church last year and will again this year, needs your help. We need volunteers for cooking and clean-up. Contact Patsy Phelps at 276-4898 or sign up on the sheet in the church entry-way.
Drama Production A unique dramatic presentation is scheduled for Oct. 3rd at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church. The church is located at 1711 SW 44th St, across the street from McKay Elementary School. They are hosting David Sandborn, an actor who presents the Bible character, King David, in a unique way. Admission is free and the public is invited. The presentation lasts about an hour. If you have questions, contact David or Karen Lange at 276-7718
CD Available Mandi Miller's new CD is no wout and if you would like to purchase one ($12), contact DiAnna Miller at 276-9020.
Holidays are coming! The holidays are coming. That means our annual Soup Luncheon and Holiday Craft Bazaar. At this time we are evaluating this fundraising event. In order for it to be successful, more manpower is necessary. Needed are volunteers to chair separate areas (lunch, bake sale, bazaar set-up, sales, publicity, etc.) and one chair over the entire event. Let the church office know if you can participate in this event.
2005 Budgets All board and committee chairs need to complete and submit 2005 budgets before the scheduled budget meeting on Oct. 5. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Demianew.
Annual Reports Attention Board and committee chairs: All annual reports are due in the church office by Sunday, October 17th
Musical presentations coming Sunday October 10th at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, two very talented Church of God pianists will perform. Ruth Yerdan and her sister, Jean Shakelton will be with us in the morning worship service. A freewill offering will be taken to help cover their expenses. Wednesday October 13th at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary we will hear "Blackwood Legacy", a christian group of southern gospel musicians. A freewill offering will be taken. All regular Wednesday night activities will be cancelled in order to take in this event. 6 p.m.dinner will be served as usual and nursery will be provided.
Grief Share "Grief Share", a grief and loss support group, will be meeting each Monday from 6: 30 - 8:30 through December 20th at Good Samaritan Ministries in the Bowman Building between S.W. 1st street and Main Street on Fraser Street. All losses will be recognized: death, divorce, loss of relationship, loss of job, loss of health, etc. They will work with videos, workbooks, and a discussion/sharing time. All are welcome. Facilitator is Colleen Yeske and Carol Akers. Call 276- 6671 for more information. Workbooks are $15.
Hurricanes Hurricanes have devistated Florida, the Gulf Coast and the islands in the Caribbean (which include many Church of God congregations). Our denominational Disaster Relief Committee has sent $30,000 but more is needed. Church of God's "Compassionate Ministries" is collecting money to meet relief needs and you can now give online with a credit card at www.chog.org or send checks payable to Church of God Ministries to COG Ministries, PO Box 2420, Anderson Indiana 46018-2420
Board of Trustees Budget Meeting Monday October 5th at 6:30 p.m.
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In this issue:
Church Info: Church Office: 276-1894 Office Hours: Our Staff:
Sunday School for adults 9:30 a.m. Breakfast time for 3 years through 12th graders Morning Worship Sunday school for 3 years through 12th grade dismissed during morning worship Sunday middle school youth Wednesday high school youth Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Wed. programs for children & adults
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
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More prayer concerns: Pastor Kevin and Darcy Dickerman - their first child was stillborn. Pray for comfort and understanding for their loss. Cards can be sent to them at : 552 School House Rd. Johnstown, PA 15904 Jackee Hart - for recent eye surgery to tighten muscles around eye Kathleen Birk - mother-in-law of Danielle Sackett, as she has a recurring lump in her throat. Pray it is not cancer as she cannot have more radiation treatments. Kory Robinson - as she settles in to college at Clackamas Community Donica and Duncan Maring - as they deal with the recent death of their father, Donald Maring Nathan Smith - as he recovers from a lacerated spleen. COG offices - for all facilities that were damaged in hurricanes in Florida. |
Prayer concerns: Teachers, administrators, students, our worship teams, those worshipping with us each Sunday, housing needs, employment needs, teaching / helping positions open, teens, parents of teens, new Christians, our pastors and thier families, those serving in the military, those leaving for college.
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Sunday School Teachers
| DATE | PRESCHOOL | K-2nd GRADE | 3-4-5th GRADE |
| 10-3 | Tamera Pahl | Danielle Sackett | Malina Lindell |
| 10-10 | Whitney Porter | Robin Cook | Becky Waggoner |
| 10-17 | Jerod Ward | Patsy Phelps | MaryLou Fletcher |
| Nursery | Wed. Snacks | ||
| Oct 3 | Whitney Porter/Brittany P. | Oct 6 | Teri Brickey |
| Oct. 10 | Teri B / Cody Moore | Oct 13 | M. Lindell |
| Oct 17 | M. Monkus / J' Ann B-H | Oct 20 | Cindy D |
| Breakfast Cook and Helper | Activity Person | ||
| Oct. 3 | Anita Lewis | Anita Lewis | |
| Oct 10 | Cindy Fitzpatrick | Anita Lewis | |
| Oct 17 | Karen/ Tom Demianew | Anita Lewis |
An Activity person is still needed each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Is this the place where you could serve one Sunday per month?
