Thursday, May 3, 2018

Be In The Know - May 3, 2018

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Building Improvement Campaign  As we continue with the kick off the second phase of the building improvement campaign, "Bring it Home" pledge cards will be in this week's bulletins. As a thank you each fully completed pledge card will receive two (2) free tickets to the Royals Faith & Family night July 7th. We'll be collecting pledge cards on May 20th.
2. Hot Wheels Update - The final total count for the Hot Wheels drive was 788! Thank you again for donating Hot Wheels for Henry's Haul. 
3. Summer is Coming - Keep an eye out for more information on our Summer Family Fun activities. A calendar of activities will be distributed May 13th.
4. Office Hours - the office will close at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4th.

WORSHIP
Let Us Know...
Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Want to listen to the new music we have coming up - Check out this link https://youtu.be/sT-VIFDo4Jg to follow Jay Peach on Spotify.

Did you know? We live stream the 10:45 service every Sunday on Facebook at

Coming up This Weekend:
This Sunday we celebrate our graduating seniors and Pastor Derek has a messaged titled Big Plans that looks at King Solomon's life as we look at Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 and we will come to the Lord's Table.

The second quarter Back to Basics: Time In The Word  Bible reading schedule is available at the Welcome Center.

CONNECT
Prayer List Reminder - If you would like a list with full names they are available by request from the Welcome Center and if they run out Leann will be happy to print one for you.
Next-Steps - is the new get connected ministry. There will be Next-Step | Quick Step gatherings on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of each month starting this Sunday. Then on the 2nd Sunday of the month there will be a longer Next-Step gathering dedicated to helping you find your place at FBC by exploring your special gifts and talent.
Family Bike Ride - this summer, as part of the Summer Family Fun Pastor Derek will be leading a number of family bikes rides. The first one is May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. This activities is open to all ages. Bring your bike and your helmet. We'll meet at the church and then ride the Indian Creek Trail, looking for God along the way. The ride will end back at the church for a time of fellowship. Need more information contact Pastor Derek at: pastorderekv@gmail.com

SERVE
Merge Street Ministries - Is the name of our homeless ministry. If you are looking for away to serve, try their Sandwich Sunday. Every Sunday after second service simple lunches are taken out to the homeless in the community. For more information contact Melisa Chai
Children's & Youth Ministry - our young people are our future so it is critical we invest in them - would  you help? Not sure? Go to a Next-Step gathering to learn about your gifts and talents.
Serve at Grace - May 17th at 5:00 p.m. You can volunteer to serve, provide a dessert or both. Keep an eye out for the sign-up sheet.

GROW
FOR LADIES
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S - meets 3rd Saturday of the month at the Panera on 153rd Street at 9:00 a.m. 
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. at Starbucks 135th & Black Bob all men are invited and challenged to become men of God. More info - contact Pastor Derek.
Path Setters - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at the church in Heritage Chapel

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m.  (Locations, dates and times may vary check with leader)



Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Alpha Class
Challengers

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone

For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center. You can also find a list of small group resources at the Welcome Center.

Now you are in the know






Until next time...GOD BLESS

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