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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Security Team Meeting
The Security team will have an information meeting on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are on the team, please make plans to attend. Contact Danny Grice if you have any questions or won’t be able to come.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet Friday, May 28 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck. For more information, please see Sue Bramucci.

School’s Out Freak Out
Revolve is celebrating the end of another school year Friday, May 28-Saturday, May 29! The guys and girls will split up to enjoy a weekend of growing in the Lord and getting the summer started off right!

Whatevers May Fellowship
Please note with the busy holiday weekend and Women's May Getaway coming up, the bbq has been cancelled for Saturday, May 29. We will plan an event at a later time.

Memorial Day Holiday
On Sunday, May 30, we will have Sunday School at 9:45 AM and service at 10:45 AM in the Family Life Center. Please note we will not have a 8:30 AM or 6:00 PM service. On Monday, May 31, the office will be closed due to the holiday. A pastor will be on call for emergencies.

Water Baptism Service
We will have a Water Baptism service on Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. If you would like to be baptized, please call the office.

4 F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will be going to TGI Friday’s on Friday, June 4. The van will leave the church at 6:15 pm. All adults are invited for a time of fellowship. Please let Diane know if you plan to go at 870-733-4338.

Crayon Collection for Ecuadorians
The MAPS team is collecting 200 24-pack crayons to take to Missionary Phil Barber in Ecuador. He will take the crayons to kids in remote areas to help witness. You may give your donation to Pastor Eric or Sister Jackie.

Shine the Light for Ecuador!
If you have always wanted to go on a missions trip but haven’t been able to because of health reasons or family and job commitments, here is YOUR chance. The Shine the Light in Ecuador campaign allows you to partner with a missions trip worker and “go” to Ecuador through them. If you are interested in partnering with a team member, please visit the Shine the Light in Ecuador table today or call the church office and ask for Dorinda.

Worship. Connect. Minister
Mondays—All young adults are invited to a Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Tuesdays—Everyone is invited to the Coffee Shop from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesdays—All ladies are invited to Chic Chat in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM.
All men are invited to Iron Men at Shoney’s at 7:00 PM.
Thursdays—The Ladies Community Luncheon meets at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Young at Heart Shopping Trip
The Young at Heart will travel to Jonesboro on Saturday, May 22 to shop and eat. The bus will leave the church at 10:00 AM. For more information, please see Sue Bramucci.

MAPS Trip Meeting & Commissioning Service
There will be a meeting on Sunday, May 23 at 5:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall for the MAPS team going to Ecuador. In the PM service, we will pray over them for a safe and productive trip.

Graduate Service
The graduate service will be Sunday, May 23 in the PM service with a reception following in the Family Life Center.

Bridal Shower
On Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 PM we will have a bridal shower for Amanda Butler in the Fellowship Hall. Amanda is registered at Dillard’s, Target, Home Depot and The Gift Cottage.

School’s Out Freak Out
Revolve is celebrating the end of another school year Friday, May 28-Saturday, May 29! The guys and girls will split up to enjoy a weekend of growing in the Lord and getting the summer started off right!

Memorial Day Holiday
On Sunday, May 30, we will have Sunday School at 9:45 AM and service at 10:45 AM. Please note we will not have a 8:30 AM or 6:00 PM service. On Monday, May 31, the office will be closed due to the holiday. A pastor will be on call for emergencies.

4 F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will be going to TGI Friday’s on Friday, June 4. The van will leave the church at 6:15 pm. All adults are invited for a time of fellowship. Please let Diane know if you plan to go at 870-733-4338.

Crayon Collection for Ecuadorians
The MAPS team is collecting 200 24-pack crayons to take to Missionary Phil Barber in Ecuador. He will take the crayons to kids in remote areas to help witness. You may give your donation to Pastor Eric or Sister Jackie.

Shine the Light for Ecuador!
If you have always wanted to go on a missions trip but haven’t been able to because of health reasons or family and job commitments, here is YOUR chance. The Shine the Light in Ecuador campaign allows you to partner with a missions trip worker and “go” to Ecuador through them. If you are interested in partnering with a team member, please visit the Shine the Light in Ecuador table today or call the church office and ask for Dorinda.

Worship. Connect. Minister
Mondays—All young adults are invited to a Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Tuesdays—Everyone is invited to the Coffee Shop from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesdays—All ladies are invited to Chic Chat in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM.
All men are invited to Iron Men at Shoney’s at 7:00 PM.
Thursdays—The Ladies Community Luncheon meets at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Graduate Service Information
If you are graduating this year, please see Pastor Courtney for an information sheet. Pictures should be turned in to Pastor Brett by Sunday, May 16. The graduate service will be Sunday, May 23 in the PM service with a reception following in the Family Life Center. If you have any questions, please call the church office.

Revival with Jacob Jester
Sunday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 19, Evangelist Jacob Jester will be with us. He will speak in each Sunday service at regular times. Monday and Tuesday, service will begin at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Wednesday night will be a youth emphasis and EVERYONE will meet in the Family Life Center at 7:00 PM.

Revolve Sunday Night Dinner
Sunday, May 16 after the PM service, the Revolve youth will have “Build Your Own Nachos” dinner in the Family Life Center. The cost is donations and all proceeds will go towards Revolve and Speed the Light. Thank you for your support!

Young at Heart Shopping Trip
The Young at Heart will travel to Jonesboro on Saturday, May 22 to shop and eat. The bus will leave the church at 10:00 AM. For more information, please see Sue Bramucci.

MAPS Trip Meeting
There will be a meeting on Sunday, May 23 at 5:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall for the MAPS team going to Ecuador.

Bridal Shower
On Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 PM we will have a bridal shower for Amanda Butler in the Fellowship Hall. Amanda is registered at Dillard’s, Target, Home Depot and The Gift Cottage.

School’s Out Freak Out
Revolve is celebrating the end of another school year Friday, May 28-Saturday, May 29! The guys and girls will split up to enjoy a weekend of growing in the Lord and getting the summer started off right!

Shine the Light for Ecuador!
If you have always wanted to go on a missions trip but haven’t been able to because of health reasons or family and job commitments, here is YOUR chance. The Shine the Light in Ecuador campaign allows you to partner with a missions trip worker and “go” to Ecuador through them. If you are interested in partnering with a team member, please visit the Shine the Light in Ecuador table today or call the church office and ask for Dorinda.

Worship. Connect. Minister.
Mondays—All young adults are invited to a Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Tuesdays—Everyone is invited to the Coffee Shop from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesdays—All ladies are invited to Chic Chat in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM.
All men are invited to Iron Men at Shoney’s at 7:00 PM.
Thursdays—The Ladies Community Luncheon meets at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Esperanza Bonanza Outreach
On Saturday, May 8 from 9:30 AM-1:00 PM, we will have children’s rides and activities at Esperanza Bonanza. If you would like to help, please call or e-mail the church at wmfirstassembly@yahoo.com or contact Pastor Clayton.

Mother’s Day
On Sunday, May 9, we will not have a PM service. We hope you enjoy the afternoon with your family.

Angel Food
May Angel Food menus are available at each entrance. The deadline to place your order in person is Monday, May 10. If you order on-line, please check the website at www.angelfoodministries.com. The pick up date is Saturday, May 15 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

WM Meeting
All ladies are invited to the Women’s Ministries meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Revival with Jacob Jester
Sunday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 19, Evangelist Jacob Jester will be with us. He will speak in each Sunday service at regular times. Monday and Tuesday, service will begin at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Wednesday night will be a youth emphasis and EVERYONE will meet in the Family Life Center at 7:00 PM.

Revolve Sunday Night Dinner
Sunday, May 16 after the PM service, the Revolve youth will have “Build Your Own Nachos” dinner in the Family Life Center. The cost is donations and all proceeds will go towards Revolve and Speed the Light. Thank you for your support!

Shine the Light for Ecuador!
If you have always wanted to go on a missions trip but haven’t been able to because of health reasons or family and job commitments, here is YOUR chance. The Shine the Light in Ecuador campaign allows you to partner with a missions trip worker and “go” to Ecuador through them. If you are interested in partnering with a team member, please visit the Shine the Light in Ecuador table today or call the church office and ask for Dorinda.

Canned Goods
We are taking up canned goods and non-perishable food items for the L.O.T. (Least Of These) house. If you would to make a donation, you may drop it off at the office or see Sherry Grice.

Worship. Connect. Minister
Mondays—All young adults are invited to a Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Tuesdays—Everyone is invited to the Coffee Shop from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesdays—All ladies are invited to Chic Chat in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM.
All men are invited to Iron Men at Shoney’s at 7:00 PM.
Thursdays—The Ladies Community Luncheon meets at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.