November 7, 2025

Toothpaste Donations

for the Texas Port Ministry

This organization provides spiritual, social, and physical care to the Freeport Harbor Community, including seafarers and truck drivers. Our church has committed to providing toothpaste for their care packages and gift bags. The Texas Port Ministry is in URGENT NEED of these donations ASAP! Please drop off your toothpaste donations in the basket located in the foyer. Thank you for your generosity.

NEW Wednesday Night Bible Study Class

Stephen & Kim Head are heading up a NEW Wednesday Night devotional series based on Romans, which will begin THIS Wednesday, November 12th at 6:15pm.

Customized offering envelopes will no longer be available starting in January 2026. You can pick up blank, generic offering envelopes at the offering boxes on Wednesdays or Sundays. If you are unable to attend in person and need envelopes mailed to you, please contact us to make arrangements.

Ladies' Ministry Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets

The Ladies' Ministry is preparing Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets for ten families in need.

We kindly request that all donated items be returned to the church by 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 16th. The Ladies' Ministry will assemble the baskets that evening.

• Recipients can pick up their baskets at the church during office hours from Monday, November 17th, to Thursday, November 20th. If a recipient is unable to pick up their basket, alternative arrangements can be made.

• To contribute, please select a leaf from the trees in the foyer and purchase the item listed. Donations can be dropped off in the baskets located near the trees in the foyer.

If you know a family who could benefit from a Thanksgiving Blessing Basket,

please contact Jo-Lynn McDaniel, Mary Houston, or the church office.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK (11/7 - 11/15)

• Fri., Nov. 7 @ 5pm | AHS Home Game Concession Stand Outreach
• Sun., Nov. 9 immediately after worship service | Fall Festival Meeting | in the Sanctuary
• Sun., Nov. 9 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Grief Share | Led by Lydia Bleakney
• Sun., Nov. 9 @ 5pm | Christian 12- Step Recovery Class | Led by Bubba Goodson
• Tues., Nov. 11 @ 5:40pm | Country Village Memory Care Singing
• Wed., Nov. 12 | Midweek Connect
• Thurs., Nov. 13 leaving at 10am | J.O.Y. Ladies Ministry Pearland Outing
• Fri., Nov. 15 @ 5pm - 7pm | Fall Festival

Football Season is here!

Wildcat Fans on your FEET!!

Our church will be manning the concessions at the Angleton High School game TODAY, November 7th @ 5pm. This is a great outreach opportunity to connect with people in our community. Volunteers will meet at the HOME side main gate. Thank you to those who have already signed up! We still need 2 more volunteers. If you would love to serve for this event, please contact Tracy Delesandri at 713-828-6262.

We NEED YOU to make this outreach event a SUCCESS!

Join us this Wednesday to connect deeper at FBCA through fellowship, prayer, Bible study, and serving.

5:30 - 6:15pm - Fellowship Dinner (Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Salad, Garlic Rolls & Dessert)

6:15 - 7:00pm - Adult Classes (Prayer Meeting and Bible Study)

6:15 - 7:15pm - GLOW Kid's Ministry

6:15 - 7:30pm - Youth Ministry

7:00 - 7:45pm - Worship Team Rehearsal

JOY Ladies Pearland Outing

THIS Thursday, November 13th the ladies will be traveling to visit Ralph & Waldene Shuman at their new home in Pearland. They will carpool to the destination, leaving the church parking lot at 10am. They will have lunch at Carrabba's Italian Grill. (You will be responsible for your own meal.) Please sign up at the coffee bar to reserve your spot. Waldene and Ralph look forward to seeing you there!

Get the WORD out,

FALL FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEK!!

Be sure to invite your friends, neighbors, & family to join us for our "Fall in Love with Jesus" Festival! This event will include food, hayrides, bounce houses, games, and crafts, with fun for everyone. We hope to see you there!

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

A Special Grief Share Event

Open to the Public as well, not just for Church members.

This one day event NEXT Sunday, November 16th at 4:30pm will help you learn how to navigate Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Special Occasions without your loved one. Please contact Lydia Bleakney at

979-864-0940, if you have any questions or would like more information.

Operation Christmas Child

All boxes are located by the coffee bar area and are ready for the taking! Please return the boxes anytime before Monday, November 24th. *Reminder: No soaps, toothpaste, candy, military items, liquids of any kind, and no pill bottles filled with items.

Shipping cost is still $10.00. You can pay by scanning the QR Code located on the shoebox label, or insert cash or a check payable to Samaritans Purse in the envelope provided in the box.

If you have any questions, contact Debbie Peterson at 979-864-0944.

Texas Port Ministry

TPM is collecting donations for their winter gift bags, which will include beanie hats (purchased or homemade), toothpaste, and soap. They are also collecting Christmas cards for seafarers, truck drivers, and port workers. We will have cards available on the table for you to sign. These do not require specific messages; a simple "Merry Christmas" and your signature will be perfect. Please return all donated items and signed cards to the basket provided. Additionally, bottled water, coffee, lemonade, and tea are always appreciated. Thank you for you support!

If you feel led to bake homemade cookies for the months of November, December, and/or January, please sign up at the coffee bar. Don't forget to include the ingredients on each bag of cookies due to some having allergic reactions. Thank you for your cooperation!

Pray for our church members who visit the Port: Kyle & Tresa Chamblin, Ernie Davis, Ernie Garcia, Johnny McDaniel, and Stan Stripling.

New PRAYER REQUEST App in GroupMe

If you would like to join us at FBCA in lifting up those in need of prayer, please download the GroupMe app on your mobile device. You can then scan or click this QR code to join our prayer group.

Send your PRAYER REQUESTS to our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Christina Todd.

Call or Text (979) 848-7135 or Email to dr.christinatodd@yahoo.com

Scan or click the QR code to give online.

FBCA family, remember we have added our building payment to the church budget again for 2025, so we need every member to be very faithful in your giving this year. Please add any gifts you'd like to give for "God's Vision In Action" -- for our new building payments -- to your regular budget contribution.

ACS "Forward In Faith"

Your gifts will help ACS pay off their current building and expand the facilities for more students! Get a brochure from the foyer for more info.