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A Moment with the Pastor Arlinda and I had a good few days away visiting family last week. We worshiped at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Brimingham on Sunday. Our son and his family are active members there. While it is refreshing to be away it is always good to be “home.” October 31 is a big day for us at FBC. We are looking for a ton of food for “Can-Do” Sunday,” brought by 1550+ people. Then we end the day with our annual “Family Fall Festival.” We still need some volunteers to help, so call the Children’s Ministry Office at 365-0606, ext. 238, and give us a hand. Let’s bring family and friends to both events. I look forward to bringing you God’s Word this Sunday. Travis From the Desk of the Minister of Education Can-DO! Sunday is coming up this week. October 31 is our “high impact” day in Sunday School. We will be collecting food and personal items for the Autauga Interfaith Care Center (see front page of the Highlites). ▪ Our attendance goal is 1550 Our food collection goal is 2000 pounds – One Ton! Please bring a friend with you Sunday and bring at least one item for the AICC! If you are physically able, please bring your food items to the sanctuary and place them at the altar before or after any of the services. If you cannot physically do so, simply leave the items in your Sunday School class room. Shoebox Sunday for Operation Christmas Child will be November 14. Our goal is to collect at least 500 filled shoeboxes to send to children around the world as part of this important Samaritan’s Purse ministry. This year, we are providing plastic shoeboxes for your use. They are located around the church campus, along with a brochure that provides necessary instructions. We ask that you bring your filled shoeboxes to the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 14. John From the Desk of the Senior Adult Minister Grandparents, do you look for teachable moments? Many of our fond memories of our parents and grandparents are at those teachable moments. I look for them every opportunity I get. Sometimes though, my grandsons teach me, but that is another story for another article. We are going to have two events in our church that will be good teachable times. “Can-Do Sunday” is on October 31. Involve your grandchildren in bringing canned goods to worship this Sunday. It is a reminder to all that we serve the Lord by serving others by giving food to the less fortunate. We all need to put our faith into action. Let the grandchildren place the items in the bags, and pray with them, asking the Lord to use these gifts to show His love to the hurting. Walk with them to place the food on the altar, demonstrating we are doing this together. Operation Christmas Child is Sunday, November 14. Pick up a box, choose the items and pack the box together. Put something special in to give it a personal touch. Your grandchild may never forget that teachable moment when you said with him or her "we care". Seize the moments as they too quickly pass. Dave Bring your shoeboxes to worship on Sunday, November 14! FBC 2010 GOAL: 500 BOXES Plastic boxes and labels are available from tables around the church or in your Sunday School class. Club 412 Youth Praise Band 3rd Street
MOMM Meeting - Monday, November 8, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Child care is available. Register online at www.fbcprattville.org. www.4women continues on Wednesday night, November 3, with “Being Good Stewards of God’s Money” led by Cindy Clark. Cookbooks are in! Pick up yours in the church office during the week or in the church library on Wednesday nights. $15 each Youth Mission Fundraisers Decorate your home for the holidays! The poinsettia sales have begun. Contact the Music Office or see a member of our youth to purchase yours! Sponsors are now being taken for the 17th Annual Polar Bear Run is scheduled for February 12, 2011. Contact Larry Jenkins for information, ext. 217. Need babysitting or extra help around the house? Hire an Acteen and help them raise money for summer missions. Call 264-3120. ___Children’s Corner Our Family Fall Festival is Sunday, October 31, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Although the games and activities are for preschoolers through sixth grade, there will be something for everyone. There will be games, rides, entertainment, food, door prizes and fun for the entire family! This is a great outreach opportunity for our church, so plan to join us and invite someone to come with you. Volunteers are still needed, especially the third hour. If you would be willing to help, please contact the Children’s Ministry Office or email debbie.conway@fbcprattville.org. Your help will be greatly appreciated! As Bro. Travis announced in his column, Kelli Reeves, our Preschool & Children’s Ministry Associate, has resigned. During her three years in this position, Kelli has demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, a love for children, and most important, a love for God. Kelli is a very talented young woman who has made significant contributions to our ministry team. Although she will remain in our church, she will be missed in the Children’s Ministry. I hope you will join me in wishing Kelli the best as she moves into new areas of ministry. WORSHIP CARE - October 31 8:30 a.m. Bed Babies C Bonnie Bates/Beth Craft 1B Hermie George 1C Matt & Lindsay Harden 2B Chris & Kim Kervin 3B Richie & Kelli Beyer 11:00 a.m. Bed Babies C Bonnie Bates/Shirlie Jensen 1B Hermie George/Kelli Shields 2B Scott & Katie Snow 3B Hank & Laura Gaston Our Church Facts LAST WEEK October 24, 2010 Sunday School Enrollment Attendance Adults 1999 682 Youth 337 115 Children 369 161 Preschool 261 111 Total 2966 1069 8:30 a.m. Worship 401 9:45 a.m. Worship 456 11:00 a.m. Worship 192 Total Sunday Morning Worship 1049 Children’s Praise & Worship Service 455 Stewardship Report October 24, 2010 Budget Offering $ 35,249.45 Designations $ 4,885.30 Building Fund $ 5,656.13 Total $ 45,790.90 Budget Offering Needed Year To Date $ 2,278,183.00 Total Year to Date $ 2,218,297.70 Transformed by His Story Pledged to Date $ 1,669,939.00 Given Since 5/16/10 $ 444,875.90 Loan Principal as of 9/30/10 $ 906,466.09 Kathleen Mallory Offering: FBC Goal: $6,000 Given to Date: $4,939 Our Church Family Recently Hospitalized BAPTIST SOUTH - Janie Cook PRATTVILLE BAPTIST - Harlan Webber Mary Luker 809 Greensprings Drive, Room 13 Prattville, AL 36066 A thank you was received from Barbara Warren. Christian sympathy is extended to the Gloria Kuykendall family in the death of her mother, the Gail McDonald family in the death of her brother, the Linda Reagor family in the death of her mother, and the Mandi Hall in the death of her father.
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