8:45 AM Infant and toddler care in Nursery-main floor Discovery Land -Preschool children in Room 102 -Grades K-2 in Room B107 (Downstairs) -Grades 3-6 in Room B108 (Downstairs) Youth Sunday School-grades 7-12 in Youth Room (Basement) Adult Sunday School -Experiencing God-Room 101 -Experiencing God-Room 103 -Lies That Ruin Relationships (Men)-Fireside Room 10:00 AM Worship Service Message Title: When God Speaks Text: Selected Infant and toddler care in Nursery Age 3-Grade 1 in sanctuary until dismissed to Children s Church in Room 102 Grades 2-Adult in the sanctuary for worship service Tues. Women 1:00 PM Rollmann s Wed. Men 6:00 AM FAC Wed. Women 9:30 AM Jensen s Wed. Parents 6:20 PM FAC Thur. Men 6:00 AM FAC Thur. Women 9:30 AM FAC Thur. Men 6:00 PM FAC FALL MEMBERSHIP CLASS: We will have a membership class Wednesday evening from 5-6 here at the church on October 10, 17, 24 and 31. All those interested in membership should have a copy of The Anchor for the Soul and also a membership binder. MOM'S GROUP MEETING- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, starting Oct. 2nd from 9:30-11:30 in the upstairs classrooms, park in front. We welcome moms with children of all ages. Join us, meet other moms, get inspired, and connect to help you on your journey to be the mom God created you to be. Some upcoming activities include crafts, service projects, field trips, and discussing the myths of motherhood. Contact Amanda at (719) 306-6276 for more information. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING-There will be a short Congregational Meeting following worship service on Sunday, October 14. All members are encouraged to attend. 1. Call to Order-Jim Miller 2. Financial Report-Treasurer Kevin Savage 3. Help Wanted Board-Bill Turk 4. Parking lot-church Deacon 5. Christian Community Policy-Jim Miller 6. Election Procedures-Jim Miller 7. Adjourn-Jim Miller Congratulations to Nathan and Chantae Mittelstaedt on the birth of their daughter. Selah Grace Christine Bogan Mittelstaedt was born on Tuesday, October 2 and joins siblings Gage, Malia, Sophia and Keaton. OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL-The winter edition is available today in the foyer of the church. Continued printing of the devotional is dependent on user donations, so, if you are financially able, please make a contribution to Our Daily Bread.
GIVING IS A WHOLE LOT EASIER-We are able to accept donations via credit card or direct bank withdrawal. You can pay from your phone or your computer. You can set it up to pay a certain amount to the church automatically each month or each week or make a one-time gift. You can give to the General Fund or the Building Fund or AWANA or Break Away or any combination of the above. You will receive an email confirmation of your gift and we will record it on your giving record to the church so that you will have all the paperwork necessary for tax purposes. For more information, contact Treasurer Kevin Savage. We have 4 first aid kits located around the church at: -Brew Unto Others -Nursery-in a drawer near the sink -Mother s Room-in a small drawer -Kitchen-in a cupboard along the east wallthere is a sign on the cupboard door
Order of Worship for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Call to Worship: Open Up the Heavens Welcome and Announcements Lift High the Lord Our Banner Lord Most High (Tithes and Offerings) Jesus, Messiah I Give You My Heart (Children Dismissed) Message: Pastor Jim Jensen What A Day That Will Be Order of Worship for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Call to Worship: Open Up the Heavens Welcome and Announcements Lift High the Lord Our Banner Lord Most High (Tithes and Offerings) Jesus, Messiah I Give You My Heart (Children Dismissed) Message: Pastor Jim Jensen What A Day That Will Be
-Preschool children in Room 102 -Grades K-2 in Room B107 (Downstairs) -Grades 3-6 in Room B108 (Downstairs) Youth Sunday School-grades 7-12 in Youth Room (Basement) Adult Sunday School -Behold Your God-Room 101 -Behold Your God-Room 103 -Tempered Steel-Room 104 10:00 AM Worship Service Message Title: Text: Infant and toddler care in Nursery Age 3-Grade 1 in sanctuary until dismissed to Children s Church in Room 102 Grades 2-Adult in the sanctuary for worship service OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL-The winter edition is available today in the foyer of the church. Continued printing of the devotional is dependent on user donations, so, if you are financially able, please make a contribution to Our Daily Bread. THE HANDS AND FEET OF GOD-The Deaconess ministry exists to serve and encourage the body of Christ. If you are aware of anyone who has had a hospital stay or could use meals due to illness, or needs support or encouragement, please contact a Deaconess. Team members are assigned certain times of the year. During the months of September and October, please contact Nancy McKeen. SERMONS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE To hear a sermon just follow these easy steps: 1. Go to the church website-www.faithcmachurch.org 2.Click on Messages in the toolbar-top of home page 3. A list of sermons will appear on the left side of the screen-click on the one you want to hear. To hear a podcast on your phone, via itunes or via YouTube, see the very simple instructions on the website under the Messages tab. In the meantime, kid s sermon notes can be found on the round tables in the foyer for those kids who would like to take notes during the service. 8:45 AM Infant and toddler care in Nursery-main floor Discovery Land
JUST A NOTE ABOUT CHURCH CLEANING-Increasingly we are having problems with the mail and prompt delivery of church cleaning cards- it frequently takes over a week for the cards to be delivered. Please watch your church calendar closely to keep track of when you are scheduled to clean. We still send reminder cards, but you will not be able to depend on them. ALSO- There is a list of people available to clean for you for a fee of $25 posted on the inside of the door next to the cleaning chart and the cleaning schedule. This is the door to the furnace room across from the upstairs men s bathroom. end of the year and can claim the 3% as a tax deduction. The system is the same for purchases made at Kohl s and Dairy Queen and Kwik-Trip, Seven Angels and hundreds of other vendors. If you give gift cards as Christmas gifts, please consider purchasing them through our scrip program. For more information, contact Char Nennig, our scrip coordinator. UPDATE FROM OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD- We are already collecting items for next year! If you find year-end sales or clearance items, please bring them in and put them in the donation box next to the fireplace in the foyer. Note: To start our collection off for this year I'd like to post periodic challenges-february CHALLENGE: Feb. is a month to celebrate love and sharing the love of Jesus is the main objective in giving OCC gifts so, Think of something that would make a child feel loved. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP - There will be membership classes beginning in April. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Pastor Jim, Pastor Monte, or the church office. THANK YOU AND ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS - Many in our body are facing physical and emotional trials. If you would like to send a note of support or encouragement, there is a new supply of postcards in all of the literature racks around the church. Who could you bless today? SUPPORT OUR BENEVOLENT MINISTRY-By purchasing scrip cards, which look like a credit card, you can make the purchases you normally make and a percentage is paid to the Benevolent Fund -and it doesn t cost you anything. Cards are available for hundreds of stores and can be purchased in amounts ranging from $10-$250. If you buy a Wal-Mart card you make your purchases, just like you normally would, and the scrip program pays 3% of everything you buy back to our Benevolent Fund. Plus you will get a receipt at the GIVING JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER-We are now able to accept donations via credit card or direct bank withdrawal. You can pay from your phone or your computer. For more information, contact Treasurer Kevin Savage. CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT as daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THE RESOURCE ROOMthere is a great supply of books and resources available for your use in the resource room which is the first door to the left at the bottom of the stairs. We have rearranged and straightened it out to make it easier to find what you want. There are resources for small groups or individuals, books and DVD s, and multiple resources on marriage and parenting. Feel free to utilize these resources-we just ask that you check them out by using the sign-up sheet on the wall. INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUILDING PLEDGE
Just a reminder about building fund pledges and where we are in the overall 4 year plan. We gave up front cash pledges which were to be paid prior to August 1, 2014. Then we made pledges over 4 years and the years look like this: Year 1 runs August 1, 2014-July 31, 2015 Year 2 runs August 1, 2015-July 31, 2016 ***Currently in Year 3 runs August 1, 2016-July 31, 2017 Year 4 of the Year 4 runs August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018 Pledge Program ***Treasurer Kevin Savage shared at the last congregational meeting that we anticipate being roughly $20,000 short in paying off our loan because of people moving and interest payments. Anyone who did not complete a pledge card who wishes to contribute to the Building fund can write a check to Faith Alliance and put Building Fund in the MEMO. Our outstanding loan balance is currently $107,380. This morning we will celebrate Communion. Communion is a time to reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, feel free to join us in celebrating communion. An offering plate is available in the foyer if you wish to contribute to the Benevolent Fund. Benevolent Fund offerings are used to assist the needy in our community both within and outside our church body. Checks should be made payable to Faith Alliance Benevolent Fund. YES, WE RE ON FACEBOOK-Find us at www.facebook.com/fachurch for daily posts of verses, encouragement, event information and photos. Do you have something you would like to share-please contact Rachel Rolf or Bill Turk. GIVING JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER-We are now able to accept donations via credit card or direct bank withdrawal. You can pay from your phone or your computer. You can set it up to pay a certain amount to the church automatically each month or each week. You can set it up to give money to the General Fund or the Building Fund or AWANA or Break Away or any combination of the above. You can give exactly the amount that you choose to give. And you will receive an email confirmation of your gift and we will record it on your giving record to the church so that you will have all the paperwork necessary for tax purposes. I (Shan) set it up really quickly and if I can do it, just about anybody can do it. For more information, contact Treasurer Kevin Savage. CORPORATE PRAYER-We have corporate prayer one Sunday night per month and everyone is invited to join us. We meet in the Fireside Room to share our hearts, praise and petitions with our heavenly Father. Our next time of corporate prayer is tonight at 6:30 PM. THE HANDS AND FEET OF GOD-The Deaconess ministry exists to serve and encourage the body of Christ. If you are aware of anyone who has had a hospital stay or could use meals due to illness, or needs support or encouragement, please contact a Deaconess. Team members are assigned certain times of the year. During the period from May 1 through June 19, please contact Susan Puls. We have 4 first aid kits located around the church at: -Brew Unto Others -Nursery-in a drawer near the sink -Mother s Room-in a small drawer -Kitchen-in a cupboard along the east wall-there is a sign on the cupboard door
A list of people available to clean for you, if you cannot clean the church your assigned week, is posted by the cleaning checklist in the closet opposite the upstairs men s bathroom. $25 is the suggested payment.