| As I reflect on our annual Fall Festival, I’m reminded of the beautiful verse, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:3). This year’s festival was filled with laughter, connection, and countless acts of generosity and kindness. I am overwhelmed with the gift of your generosity to donate time, energy, and resources to make the festival come together. Thank you! I witnessed God’s presence as He worked through each of you from hanging lights over our picnic tables, the dedicated volunteers who worked in the kitchen, the countless volunteers working various booths, the creative helpers who decorated and donated candy for the trunk-or-treater cars, and those of you who prayed faithfully for this event. God was truly faithful in His provision, blessing us with everything we needed and more. Each warm smile and helping hand reflected His love and reminded us of how richly we are blessed in our church family. Your hard work and dedication made it possible for our community to come together, celebrating the love and fellowship that God has called us to share. I truly believe that the fragrance of Christ was radiated on Sunday evening. As we look ahead to next year’s Fall Festival, I am filled with anticipation for the blessings yet to come. Thank you for your hearts of service and commitment to our church and community. May we continue to witness God’s faithfulness in even greater ways in the coming year. With a grateful heart, Tena |
| Parenting with Purpose |
| Come join us and speaker Barbara Gruener on November 2nd as she provides us with information to help us grow as parents and partners. Parents with children of all ages are encouraged to attend. No-cost childcare and dinner will be provided. Registration for one parent is $15 and $25 for two parents. Registration closes tomorrow, October 30th. Contact Tena for more information. |
| Parenting with Purpose Registration |
| Family Promise |
| Family Promise works to prevent homelessness for families with children. Our next opportunity to serve with this organization is November 3rd-10th. If you are interested in serving dinners or staying as an overnight host, contact Beth Skeeter or Desiree Trevino for more information. |
| Undie Sunday |
| Undie Sunday Donation Boxes will begin taking donations this Sunday. The final day for donations will be November 10th. |
| Student Ministries Update |
| Bible Quiz Pie Sales |
| The Junior High Bible Quiz team will be selling apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies. This fundraiser helps to offset some of the travel cost of our quizzers. They will travel to four meets in Kansas and Oklahoma this year. The final meet will be held at Camp Quaker Haven! See a Bible Quiz team member or Katelyn in the coffee cafe on November 3rd, November 10th, or November 17th to purchase your pies. All pies will be distributed in the coffee cafe on November 24th after the worship service. |
| Children’s Ministry Update |
| “I will guide you and watch over you.” Proverbs 3:5-6 |
| Silent Auction |
| Stop by the Coffee Cafe on November 3rd, 10th, and 17th to bid on items donated to Children’s Ministry. The winning bidders will be notified the week of the 18th. |
| Steve Alexander created beautiful bowls and a vase out of wood from the historic oak tree that stood on our grounds for nearly 100 years. After a successful auction at Fall Festival, the Bee Pieceful Quilters have created two additional quilts and another table runner. |
| We are thankful for those that share their creative talents for the works of the Lord. |
| Bell Friends |
| Regular rehearsal times are Thursdays 12:30-2:00 PM. |
| Love. Learn. Listen. |
