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SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:30 am - Chapel
10:30 am - Sanctuary
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Pastor Brad's Message this Week
The Good and Beautiful Community
Exodus 15:11-13 (NIV)
Please join us in Blymyer Hall following the
10:30 Worship Service for coffee and fellowship.
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MUM PICK-UP THIS SUNDAY!!
Be sure to pick-up your flowers THIS Sunday, September 17, in Blymyer Hall.
RUMMAGE COLLECTION PODS HAVE ARRIVED!!
Drop off times:
- Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, and
- Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
BOOKS FROM JANE CARMEAN'S LIBRARY
Books will be on display in the church library this Sunday that belonged to Jane Carmean. These books are for you to take and enjoy.
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COFFEE HOUR TREATS
Have you been enjoying a little sweet treat with your coffee after the 10:30 service? Many have and also the social time with each other. We want to continue and expand the personal interaction among our congregation and guests. To achieve this goal, we are asking for your help by providing a treat on a specific date. A sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the kitchen.
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MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY...
...10:00 am, in the Sauter Meeting Room. Together we will explore how we can support one another on our faith journeys over the coming weeks and months.
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HALLOWEEN CANDY/COSTUMES
THIS Sunday, September 17, we will begin collecting candy AND new or gently used kids' costumes for Truck or Treat which will take place on Saturday, October 21. Candy/Costumes can be placed in the box located in the church office. Additional details to follow.
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CONGO BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The book discussion group will meet THIS Monday, September 18, at 2 pm, in the library. The group will be discussing the book, It Ends with Us, by Colleen Hoover. Everyone is invited to join the conversation!
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HEMLOCK TRAILS WORSHIP SERVICE/LUNCH
As we look forward to fall, one of our big events is the annual service/lunch at Hemlock Trails. The Hemlock Trails Worship Service and Lunch will take place on Sunday, September 24th, at 10:30 am. The Church Life Committee will provide the lunch (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, baked beans, cole slaw, and dessert). PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING A LAWN CHAIR!!
The Chapel service will be held as usual at 8:30 here at the church.
IN CASE OF RAIN, THE SERVICE/LUNCH WILL
BE HELD AT THE CHURCH
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FCC SOARING GROUP'S NEXT DESTINATION!
We are off to Shelby to visit the desirable Vault patio! See you on Thursday, September 21st at 6 pm. If you haven't joined us before, this would be a great place to get to know us!! Reservations are needed by Tuesday, September 19.
Do remember that singles and couples are welcome as are your friends. For any questions, transportation and reservations, call Lucy Amsbaugh at 419.756.6871.
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"COFFEE TIME"
Ladies League would like to invite you to join them in Blymyer Hall on the third Thursday of every month, beginning September 21, from 10:00 until 12:00 for a morning break, a cup of coffee or tea, and relaxing conversation among friends. No agenda, no topics of conversation, just a relaxing time together to visit, meet new friends, get to know each other, and a break from routine. Mark your calendars for "Coffee Time" for our FCC version of "just relaxing".
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OFFICE NOTICE
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING,
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023,
immediately following the 10:30 Worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the 2024 Proposed Church Operating Budget. The agenda will also include a recommendation from the Board of Trustees that the 16 acres across the street from Hemlock be sold at an estimated price of $10,000 per acre. The meeting will take place in the Sanctuary. For those with small children, babysitting will be provided.
Detailed copies of the proposed budget are available in the church office.
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RUMMAGE SALE HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED!
PRE-SALE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BUDGET MEETING)
PUBLIC SALE
OCTOBER 4, 9 AM - 4 PM
OCTOBER 5, 9 AM - 12 NOON
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12-1:15 PM
(Nursery provided)
A special invite to all who have joined FCC within the past year and those who are considering becoming members of FCC. You're invited to join Pastor Brad for pizza and discussion about what it means to be a Congregationalist, as well as what being a member at FCC looks like. Please RSVP by contacting Pastor Brad or Dee at the church office by Thursday, October 5.
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Deacons Meeting - First Thursday of every month, 5:30 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.
Church Council Meeting - Second Tuesday of every month, 5:00 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.
Trustees Meeting - Third Tuesday of every month, 5:30 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.
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