October 2 - Announcements

General Fund

Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575 
Giving Last Week: $8,522 
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766 

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.


Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. Christ in Culture 
Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming 
Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John 
Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.


Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.


Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm Everyone invited! Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...


Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction. Great fun & fellowship. Benefits Belize trip. Suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Contact Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for more information.

Reaching More

Loaves and Fishes Help those in need, our October collection is Sunday, October 9. Please see
the list of needs in the Narthex in the brochure rack (no glass containers).


Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. 

COATS & SWEATERS Missions will be collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate.