The Friendly Communicator The Friendly Communicator First Baptist Church of West Allis 1576 So. 78th Street West Allis, WI 53214 Web site: www.firstbaptistwestallis.org/communicator.html E-mail: fbcwa@att.net
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 State Fair begins 5 6 7 9:00AM Sunday School/Adult Bible Study 10:15AM worship 8 9 10 3G s Picnic 11 12 13 14 9:00AM Sunday School/Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Worship State Fair ends 15 7PM Boards 8PM Council 7PM Ruth/ Naomi/Hertel Circle 16 17 Communicator Deadline 18 19 20 21 9:00am Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 10:15AM Worship. ABM Corn Roast after worship 28 9:00AM Sunday School/Adult Bible Study 10:15AM Worship. 3PM Musicians Picnic 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
FROM THE DIREKTR Change is scary but God says " Fear not." Change is uncomfortable but God says "Rest in the Lord." Change makes us uneasy but God says "I know the plans I have for you." No matter how we feel, God is right there to help us overcome our fears. God wants us to be living our faith through what we do and so we always have a helper on hand! Change is necessary if we are to grow as individuals and as a community. While doing things "the way we always have" is comfortable, it is sometimes necessary to change things up! We all have unique gifts to bring to the mix - that what makes it exciting - and each gift is valuable because it comes from God. Change is good - so pray about how you can change your own life by getting involved in the choirs and how you will change the lives of those who gather to worship each week. The choirs are a wonderful group of people, each one gifted in their own way, who come together to combine those gifts and present them as offerings during worship. Come and join us on August 31st for Chancel Choir or THE CHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD (And us too!)
Financial Income Report June 26, 2016 General Receipts Envelopes $ 10,381.20 Loose Offerings 155.93 Church School 64.78 Total $ 10,601.91 Miscellaneous Receipts POW WOW $ 50.00 Stained Glass Restoration 1,060.00 Secret Place 4.00 VBS Congo Summer Bible Camps Ministry of ABC-USA 116.01 Total $ 1,230.01 Communion Offering Camp Tamarack 500.00 Grand Avenue Club 884.00 Total $ 1,384.00 Mission Offering AFC $ 73.00 OGHS 533.00 Love Gift 10.00 Total 616.00 Deposited Total $ 13,831.92 Prayer Concerns Lynn Schmitt, Charles Graham, Rosemary Valdes, Lynn Kelly, Martin Gruenwald.. Have you been enjoying the History Moment video series by John Wothe? Now they re available on our website! Click on the History link on our main page ( firstbaptistwestallis.org) and you ll find links to all the videos you may have missed or you would like to see again. August s Communion is designated for Milwaukee Christian Center. Third Sunday Food & Hygiene needs for Milwaukee Christian Center. The Third Sunday August 21, 2016 suggested non-perishable food item is spaghetti sauce and the hygiene item is tooth brushes. If you have an email you would like to provide us with so you can be included in church emails, give it to the office.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 Lorna Stoecker 2 Ed Kohler 3 Richard Stathus 4 Mollye Barrett 4 Chris Thayer 9 Alex Moreno 11 Lynn Schmitt 17 Gloria Davey 18 John Jones IV 22 Steve Brown 22 Richard Murdock 22 Jill Moss 23 Anita Walsh 28 Linda Bolda 30 Robert Kelly SUNDAY SCHOOL BIRTHDAYS 8 Samantha Kelly 30 Casey Brophey ANNIVERSARIES 10 Drew & Tara Hettich 20 years 11 Bill & Kathy Schuttenhelm 37 years 15 John & Linda House 7 years 16 Peter & Sue Moreno 30 Years 24 Rev. Charles & Brenda Graves 53 yrs. 28 Rob & Sarah Smith 6 years If we have inadvertently missed your special day, please accept our apologies, and let the office know so we can change our records. 3Gs ANNUAL PICNIC Debb and Jeff Jaeck have once again graciously invited the 3Gs to enjoy the beauty of nature at their lovely home on Phantom Lake in Mukwonago. The picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 10. Plan to bring something to cook and a dish to pass. We ll supply the soda and ice! This will also be our annual planning meeting, so come with your ideas. Meet in the parking lot in front of Menard's on 108th Street between Lincoln and Cleveland Avenues at 10:00 AM and we ll carpool out to the lake. Remember, this event is open to everyone who is 50 and older. Let s have a great turnout for the picnic. There is a signup sheet (and maps) in the Educational Wing foyer, so please sign up (and indicate what you plan to bring to share) no later than Sunday, August 7 so we know how many to count on. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Ted.
Parking during State Fair is available at Lincoln Intermediate School on Sunday Aug. 7, & 14, 8am-1:00pm. It may be necessary to identify yourself as FBC-WA member. We welcome Debra Carlisle into church membership. 1478 S. 78th St. West Allis, WI 53214, #1-608-260-5489 Remember to Like Us on Facebook.
3Gs DAY AT THE ZOO Join us on Friday, September 2, at the Milwaukee County Zoo at 9:00AM. You can enjoy music and entertainment on two stages, indulge in a cup of refreshing ice cream and a free cookie, and fellowship with your friends from church while you admire the beautiful animals. This is a celebration for adults 55 and older, with free admission (bring an I.D.). Get a free tote bag, check out exhibitors at a senior-themed health and wellness fair in the Welcome Center. Meet at the church no later than 8:30. We can car pool (John Wothe has graciously allowed us to park in his driveway) and walk from John s (it s about three blocks). Or parking at the Zoo is $12.00, if you prefer a shorter walk. Afterwards, we ll grab lunch at Sammy s Taste of Chicago. Sign up on the sheet in the Educational Wing no later than August 28. ABM-FBC Corn Roast Sunday, August 21, 11:30am-1:30pm. Adults $8.00, Children under 12, $4.00. Purchase tickets at door. Dining will be inside Fellowship Hall. Dessert donations welcome ladies! Notify Lynn Stocker of intended donations please. Thank you.
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