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Upcoming Events

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The College & Career group will have a Bar-B-Que at the home of Marylou & Lance Rusovitch on September 18 at 6:45 p.m.  Also, plan to attend an evening Bible Study on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:00 p.m.   Location to be announced.
 

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Handbell Rehearsal Monday, Sept. 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
 

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“Hope, The Anchor for Your Soul” (a women of faith study) will begin Wednesday, October 1.  The cost will be $6.oo. Call Linda Shaffer @ 527-8576 or JoAnn Lapp @ 344-8542 to sign up by September 17th.
 

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RIVER LIFE SMALL GROUPS Restarting Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m.
 

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“Victorious Secret” Women’s Event Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Men, Have you signed up to help serve?
Women, Do you have your ticket(s) yet? They are going fast?
Baby sitting will be offered, but you must sign up by Sept. 21.
Tickets are being sold in the Welcome Center between services.
Youth, grade 9th and up, please call the church to help with
babysitting, if interested.  Thanks so much!

 

 

 

Items of Interest and Needs

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The church staff needs a list of volunteers to help answer the phone during our staff meetings. Please call the office for details and to sign up. Thanks!
 

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Freedom in Five Offering Envelopes are in the pews or chair backs and are for Freedom in Five offerings only. Your new offering envelopes in January will have a designated line for this offering. Please do not put your tithe in these envelopes.
 

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“Our Military Heroes” bulletin board, located in Victory Hall needs information on your loved one who is currently serving in a military unit.  Please submit a picture, 5x7 or smaller, to the church office or to Ellen Betts with the name, address, details and military unit of service.
 

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“The Best Question Ever” by Andy Stanley
A Coed Bible Study led by Jim & Patty Jones
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Parlor
Join us! (Childcare available)
 

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Judy Powell was the Director of the Crystal River High School Health Academy. She was in an accident that left her paralyzed.  Her husband is caring for her. Their needs are great. A fund has been set up.  (see the website for more details: www.Pennies4JPowell.wetpaint.com)

Judy Powell Fund
c/o Brannen Bank of Crystal River
865 NE US HWY 19
Crystal River, FL 34429-4161
 

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EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:  CANNED FRUIT, MACARONI & CHEESE, CANNED TUNA, JELLY, PEANUT BUTTER, CANNED VEGGIES
 

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FBC is now a site for Big Brothers & Big Sisters.  Beginning Feb. 20th, we will be an on-site mentoring facility, from 3:30-5:00.  If you would be interested in becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister or know a child who needs a Big Brother/Big Sister see Pastor Edwin.  Applications for Adult “Bigs” are at the Welcome Center.
 

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AGAPE HOUSE NEW HOURS:

Wednesday 9am -3pm and 1st & 3rd Thursday from 5pm-8pm.

AGAPE HOUSE EMERGENCY NEEDS:

pots & pans, fry pans, toasters, full size blankets or comforters, toiletries; financial donations are needed and appreciated as well.
 

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Agape House needs help with a “back to School” project.

NEW PACKAGED UNDERWEAR

All sizes ~ Boys & Girls ~ Also, Oscillating Fans are needed.

The Agape Bible Class will meet June 24, July 15 & Aug. 12 at 10:00 a.m.
 

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PRAISE TO GOD!  The Marriage Protection Amendment will be on the ballot November 4th.  649,346 petitions were certified!  29,000 were needed recently and 92,000 were received in 13 days!  The campaign must overcome its final and most serious hurdle – 60% popular vote passage of the amendment.
 

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Y.P.G (Young People’s Group) meets Sunday nights @ 6:00pm at the Yana Club House (Yeoman’s House). It is an A.A. open meeting, which means anyone is welcome to attend.  Whether you have an addiction problem, know someone who needs help or are just curious… drop on by.
 

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The new home address for Pastor David and Sally is
17072 S. Main Street
Blountstown, FL  32424

He will be pastoring at First Baptist Church of Blountstown
Phone 850-674-5923

 

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NEW ADDRESS: Edwin & Stephanie Lundy, P.O. Box 831  Madison, FL  32341
 

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Donations are needed for our youth group.  They are in need of deserts, sodas and chips.  They meet every Sunday night for food, drink, fun and a meaningful message.  Please support our Youth.
 

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Meals On Wheels - A helper for the 1st Tuesday of the month;  A cook & helper for the 2nd Tuesday of the month; A helper for the 3rd Tuesday of the month; Also, substitutes needed. Call the church office or Betty Wise, 795-2500, if you feel led to be a part of this ministry.
 

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We need volunteers to help run the overhead projector on Sunday mornings at 8:45 and 10:15. Please call Lisa in the church office if you would like to help.
 

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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS - CANNED FRUIT, MACARONI & CHEESE, CANNED TUNA, JELLY, PEANUT BUTTER, CANNED VEGGIES
 

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Join us for Sowing Seeds of Love (they meet in the Room 104 on Thursdays at 9:00)
 

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Yana Club Group (OD) (H) Mondays 7:00 PM and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. at the Yeoman House 147 N.W. 7th St. Women's AA meets every other Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.

 

Survey

Make sure you are here on Sept 7th during one of the Worship Services in order to fill out a survey from the Pastor Search Team. We want your input!

 

Wed Night Supper

September 10

Chicken & Gravy, Rice, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Roll & Dessert

 

Watch for “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” night, Sept 24th

 

 
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