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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Kid's Fest 2009

Today's Announcements

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet on Friday, October 23 at the home of Patricia McGarrity (1506 Brentwood) for a time of fellowship.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of attending Youth Convention this year, the Revolve youth group will go to Village Creek for a weekend of camping, discipleship and tons of fun! The bus will leave the church on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 PM and return Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

New Member Recognition
We will recognize our new members in the 6:00 PM service, Sunday, October 25.

Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop will be open Tuesday, October 27 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a great time of fellowship.

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36. It includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
1. Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
2. Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
3. Put money in the offering. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)
The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 28 by 3:00 PM.

Revolve Fish Fry Fundraiser
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5. You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light! The last day to order is Wednesday, October 28.

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, October 29, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to join us and remember to bring a sack lunch.

Fall Back
Don’t forget to set your clock BACK one hour on Saturday, October 31.

Wedding Shower
We will bless Coleman and Haley Wescott with a wedding shower on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Since they will be traveling back to Virginia, please bring gift cards in lieu of gifts.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Upcoming Activities

WM Meeting
All ladies are invited to attend the Women’s Ministries meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, October 15, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to bring a sack lunch.

Angel Food Distribution
Angel Food distribution day is Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center. If you would like to help with the distribution, please e-mail the office at wmfirstassembly@yahoo.com.

Cedar Hills Family Day
The 40 & Below Ladies group would like to invite all families to Cedar Hills Farm for a Family Day on Saturday, October 17. If you would like to attend, please contact LeeAnn Sturch at 901-626-9129. The cost is $8 per person plus a sack lunch. We will leave the church at 12:00 PM.

Passover Seder Meal/Service
If you enjoyed the Passover series Pastor Rusty preached about earlier in the year you do not want to miss Sunday night! We will have Jay Dockins with Rock of Israel lead us in a Passover Seder dinner on Sunday, October 18 at 5:30 PM in the Family Life Center. (Baby and Toddler nurseries will be provided.)
The order of service is:
1. Introduction and Symbolic Meal
2. Seder Dinner--
3. Seder Message--"Afikomen"
4. Closing
We look forward to seeing you for this exciting service/meal!

Deacons Breakfast
The deacons will meet Monday, October 19 at 6:00 AM at Shoney's.

Tuesday Treasures
Ladies mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 20 for Tuesday Treasures at 6:30 PM. This will be a great time of fellowship, worship and discipleship. There will be 4 “nuggets of treasure” offered.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet on Friday, October 23 at the home of Patricia McGarrity (1506 Brentwood) for a time of fellowship.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of attending Youth Convention this year, the Revolve youth group will go to Village Creek for a weekend of camping, discipleship and tons of fun! The bus will leave the church on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 PM and return Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

Kid's Fest 2009
We are so excited about this year’s Kid’s Fest!
It will start with a Kid’s Crusade with the Harness family and of course, Karate Man, Wednesday, October 28-Friday, October 30 in the Family Life Center at 6:30 PM.
Saturday,October 31, the Kid’s Fest Carnival will be from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Then at 5:00 PM we will have Trunk r Treat.
Sunday, November 1, we will have Sunday School at 9:30 AM and close out the Fest with a Family service at 10:30 in FLC. We will have a 6:00 PM service.

Revolve Fish Fry
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday,November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5.You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light!

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36.
The basket includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
1. Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
2. Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
3. Put money in the offering basket. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)
The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 PM.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

10/6 Announcements

WM Leadership Team Meeting
There will be a meeting for the WM Leadership team on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Deacons Meeting
The deacons meeting is Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty’s conference room.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of Youth Convention this year, we are having our own Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat at Village Creek! Woo Hoo! This retreat takes place Friday, October 23rd-Sunday, October 25th. We will be leaving from the church on Friday at 5:00 pm and will be returning to the church Sunday at 11:45 am. Those who are involved in band or football on Friday night may still come when you can. We will work towards having a group meet at the church after the game, if needed. This weekend costs only $25 per person. (Free for the winning team in Blitz!) The retreat consists of tent camping, worship around the bonfire, smores, various sporting games, discipleship classes, fishing, walking trails, and loads of awesomeness!
If you are planning on attending, be sure to sign up at the table in the gym. Sign-ups and the $25 are due no later than Wednesday, October 7th!
You do not want to miss this event!

Beth Moore Conference at the FedEx Forum
Beth Moore will be at the FedEx Forum on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.You may purchase tickets on-line at www.lifeway.com. If you would like to carpool, please meet at the church Friday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 7:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Adams.

Young at Heart Bake Sale
The Young at Heart will have a Bake Sale at the Crawfordsville Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10. The festival will open at 9:00 AM. If you are not able to bring your baked good to the festival, please drop it off at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM.

Homecoming Weekend
Please join us Saturday, October 10-Sunday, October 11 for a Homecoming Weekend! Saturday, we will have a reception from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Family Life Center in honor of our former pastors and staff. Sunday, there will not be an 8:00 AM service, Sunday School will begin at 9:30 AM followed with our 10:30 AM service in the Family Life Center. Our special guests will be former pastor Randy Helms, Karen, and their youngest son, Jonathan. Following the service we will have an Ole’ Time Potluck lunch at the Eugene Woods Civic Center. The church will provide the meat, rolls and drinks. If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a vegetable dish and dessert and M-Z is asked to bring a salad and dessert.

Angel Food Orders
October Angel Food menus are available at each entrance or you may go on-line to www.angelfoodministries.com to place your order. On-line orders are due Sunday, October 11 and walk-in orders are due Monday, October 12 by 3:00 PM.

Cedar Hills Family Day
The 40 & Below Ladies group would like to invite all families to Cedar Hills Farm for a Family Day on Saturday, October 17. If you would like to attend, please contact LeeAnn Sturch by Sunday, October 11 at 901-626-9129. The cost is $8 per person plus a sack lunch. We will leave the church at 12:00 PM.

Wedding Shower
We will honor Brad Marotti and Natalie Snyder with a wedding shower on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at The Gift Cottage, The Pitchfork, Wal-Mart, Target and Macy’s.

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36.
The basket includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
Put money in the offering basket. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)The deadline to order a basket is Wednesday, October 28 by 3:00 PM.

Revolve Youth Fish Fry Fundraiser
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5. You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light!