<Updated Thursday, May 02>
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- May 11 – Church Yard Sale
- May 12 – Mother’s Day, Grad Sunday
- May 18 – “Block Party” (retaining wall)
- May 27 – Memorial Day
- Jun 01 – CCBA Golf Scramble
2024 GRADUATES
- HIGH SCHOOL: Daniel Dover (AJ), Jada Furlow (Cobden), Drake Hartline (AJ)
- COLLEGE: Caleb Falgout (AAS, Shawnee), Luke Falgout (AAS, Shawnee), Kennedie Marks (BS, SIU)
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
Our 10 week study for new members begins May 5th in the library. Please see Pastor Ed with any questions.
CHURCH YARD SALE
We will be holding our 2nd annual Church Yard Sale on May 11. All proceeds go to Carmi Children’s Home. See Carol Nebughr with questions.
DONATIONS NEEDED for Carmi: Tide Free and Clear, dryer sheets, fabric softener, large trash bags (black), peanut butter. There is a donation box in the foyer.
CCBA GOLF SCRAMBLE
The annual Association Golf Scramble will be held Jun 1st at Union County Country Club. Check in is at 11:30 with lunch provided and a shotgun start at 1p. Please see Duane B or Steve H if interested in playing.
BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDERS
Our project for 2024 will be in Cookeville TN, kicking off as always on Father’s Day Sunday (6/16). Get your registration and lodging reservations done soon as another local event is already claiming spaces. See the Builders website for more info: baptistchurchbuilders.com
VBS
THE GREAT JUNGLE JOURNEY – Coming to FBC July 7-12. Be considering and in prayer as to how you can be a part in this important ministry. Contact Allison H with questions.
YOUTH PROGRAM
Because of our growth, we will be adding a nursery class to our children’s program. We are in need of additional helpers to ROTATE once a month. The Wednesday night youth program meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Contact Allison H to help or with questions.
- Games: Tom Jones
- Ages 2-9: Hannah F, Carrie H, Sarah R
- Ages 10+: Pastor Ed
CHURCH LIBRARY
Many hours have been spent updating and reorganizing the church library. Books are now divided into genres and shelved in alphabetical order by author last name. Church members are encouraged to stop in and check out the new room (next to nursery). We will continue to add new materials and encourage your ideas, especially for kids and youth, but are not taking book donations at this time. CHECK IT OUT!
BOOK HIGHLIGHT: “When Crickets Cry” by Charles Martin offers fiction that examines Christian virtues. Martin has created highly developed characters, lifelike dialogue, and a well crafted story. It is full of information about the heart, both as a muscle (the result of extensive research) and as the housing of our souls.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or needs, please contact Vicki B, Ashli H, or Peggy D.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
- Soccer ball collection: We collected $790 with which we were able to purchase 158 soccer balls and pumps. THANK YOU!
- Year-Round giving ideas: Small baby dolls, slinkies. There is a donation box in the foyer. Contact Jill B or Charlotte H with any questions.
WOMEN’S STUDY
*On break for summer*
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Study meets Monday mornings at 8a. We will continue our study in Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology”. All are welcome. Contact Brian L with any questions.
OPEN BIBLE STUDIES
- Guys study meets Monday nights at 6 at Aiden H’s, studying “Through New Eyes”. See Pastor Matt with any questions.
- Gals study is resuming, meeting Monday nights @ Carrie H’s and studying Concise Theology. See Carrie H with any questions.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TEACHING: Gospel of Mark
- May 01 – Galatians Intro — Pastor Matt
- May 08 – Galatians 1:1-9 — Tom J
- May 15 – Galatians 1:10-17 — Pastor Matt
- May 22 – Galatians 1:18-24 — Dan H
- May 29 – Galatians 22:1-10 — Pastor Matt
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
Our family meals are each Wednesday at 5:30p. Cost is still $5/person, $15/family – all inclusive. Please arrive early so we can clear the area for the youth program by 6:30.
- May 01 – Italian Chicken Sandwiches
- May 08 – Chicken Alfredo Pasta
- May 15 – Tacos and Enchiladas
- ** OFF FOR SUMMER**
NURSERY
If you can volunteer to be a part, contact Charlotte.
- May 05 – Delbert & Angela K
- May 12 – Josh & Emily A
- May 19 – Christy & Chelsey N
- May 26 – Heather C, Amy W