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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Announcements for April 23

Sunday School Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday, April 26, the Sunday School Executive committee will meet at 12:30 PM at Ameca Restaurant in West Memphis.

Christian Education Teachers Meeting
There will be a meeting for all Christian Education teachers on Sunday, April 26 at 4:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Men's Chili Cook-off and Cinnamon Roll Competition
The Men's Ministries will have a chili cook-off and Cinnamon roll competition Sunday, April 26 after the PM service in the Family Life Center.

Deacons Meeting
The March/April deacons meeting will be Monday, April 27 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty's conference room.

Faith Walkers Relay for Life Fundraiser
The Faith Walkers will be working at Bonanza on Monday, April 27 from 4:30-8:30 PM to raise money for the Relay for Life walk.

Baby Shower
We will have a baby shower honoring Beth Wilson on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Beth is having a girl and is registered at Target and Babies R Us.

30+ Singles Fellowship
The 30+ Singles will go out to eat at Chili's on Friday, May 1. The van will leave the church at 6:00 PM. Please contact Diane Lumpkin if you plan to attend.

Men's Breakfast
The monthly men's breakfast is Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 AM in the Family Life Center.

Revolve Fish/Chicken Fry Fundraiser
The Revolve youth are selling tickets to the Revolve Fish/Chicken Fry on Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 PM. The price for an adult plate is $8 and a child's plate is $4. Each plate includes your choice of fish or chicken, slaw, hushpuppies, baked potato or french fries, tea or water. Sodas are 75 cents. You may purchase your tickets from any youth member or sponsor.

Graduate Service
If you are graduating this year, you may pick up an information sheet at each entrance or the office. The deadline to turn in 3 pictures and sheet is Sunday, May 3. The graduate service is Sunday, May 17 in the PM service. If you have any questions, you may contact the church office.

Special Guest
Dr. Richard Exley will be with us Sunday, May 3 in the AM and PM services. Dr. Exley is a seasoned minister with a rich diversity of ministerial experience--pastor, author, radio host, conference and retreat speaker and pro-life apologist.

Women's Ministries Casserole Sale
The WMs will be selling casseroles on Sunday, May 3 in the Family Life Center after each AM service. All proceeds will go to missions.

Girls Ministries Fundraiser--Mother's Day Corsages
The Girls Ministries are pre-selling corsages. The cost for a red or white carnation is $5. You may place your order with any member or sponsor.

Men's Ministries Mother's Day Lunch
The Men's Ministries Mother's Day lunch is Sunday, May 10 after the 2nd service in the Family Life Center. The cost is $10 per person (mothers eat free) and tickets may be purchased from any Men's Ministries member or through the church office by Sunday, May 3. On Mother's Day the price will be $12 and there will be a limited number of tickets available.

Are You a Simon?
It's the 2009 kick-off campaign to raise money for Kids Fest. This year's goal is $15,000. Will you help? Donate $5 to Kids Fest and receive a "I'm a Simon" button for free. You may see Mike Dragges for details. Hurry! Supplies are limited!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

April 15 Announcements

Esther Bible Study
The ladies Esther Bible study will meet Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 and 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Mother Son Banuqet
Friday, April 17 is the last day to order tickets for the Mother-Son Banquet. The banquet will be held Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Tickets aree $25/couple and may be purchased through Lee Ann Sturch, Jackie Harrell or the church office.

Angel Food Ministries
The pick up date for Angel Food is Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Illustrated Sermon
On Sunday, April 19, Pastor Rusty will share an illustrated sermon, "The Trial of Hugh Mann" in the AM services.

Annual Memorial Service
The annual Memorial Service is Sunday, April 19 at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.

Children/Youth CORE Leaders Meeting
There will be a Children/Youth CORE leaders meeting on Sunday, April 19 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday School Executive Committee Meeting
There will be a Sunday School Executive committee meeting Sunday, April 26 at 12:30 PM at Ameca Resturant in West Memphis.

Christian Education Teachers Meeting
There will be a meeting for Christian Education teachers on Sunday, April 26 at 4:30 PM in the Family Life Center.

Deacons Meeting
The March/April deacons meeting is Monday, April 27 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty's conference room.

Faith Walkers Relay for Life Team Fundraiser
The Faith Walkers will be working at Bonanza on Monday, April 27 from 4:30-8:30 PM to raise money for the Relay for Life walk.

Baby Shower
There will be a baby shower for Beth Wilson on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Beth is having a girl and is registered at Target and Babies R Us.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Annoucements for April 1

Help Wanted--Meals
If you are interested in helping prepare meals for Roy and Mindy Rogers or Ronnie and Tammie Parrish, please contact Rosie O'Bryant at 901-496-0610.

Esther Bible Study
The Esther Bible study will meet Thursday, April 2 at 12:00 and 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Men's Breakfast
All men are invited to the men's breakfast on Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 AM in the Family Life Center.

Discovery Class for Potential New Members
If you are interested in church membership or becoming involved in church ministry, we invite you to attend The Discovery Sunday School class on Sunday, April 5 at 9:30 AM in the Discovery classroom. This 9-week class is taught by Bobby Kennedy.

Office Closed
The church office will be closed in observance of Good Friday. A pastor will be on call for emergencies.

Revolve Youth Rummage Sale/Car Wash
The Revolve youth group will have a rummage sale and car wash on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM at the church. Donations for the rummage sale may be dropped at the Family Life Center. Tickets for the car wash may be purchased for $5/per car with any youth or youth sponsor.

Easter Sunday--Sunday, April 12
On Easter Sunday, April 12, we will have an illustrated sermon, "The Power of the Resurrection in both AM services. We will not have a PM service.

Angel Food Ministries
The April menu is now available at both entrances or www.angelfoodministries.com. The order deadline on-line is Sunday, April 12 and walk-in orders are due Monday, April 13 by 4:00 PM. The pick up date is Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Women's Ministries Meeting
All ladies are invited to attend the WM meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Annual Memorial Service
The Annual Memorial service is Sunday, April 19 at 12:30 PM. If you have a family member or friend that passed away in 2008 and would like to include them in the service, please contact the church office or Pastor Clayton.

Mother-Son Banquet
Saturday, April 25, there will be a Mother-Son banquet in the Family Life Center at 7:00 PM. To reserve a table, please contact Jackie Harrell or LeeAnn Sturch. The cost is $25/couple ($10/additional son) and the deadline is April 17.