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Sunday, September 11, 10:30am
Defining Moments
prompted by the 15th Anniversary of the 9-11 Tragedy
Plus Special Guest Artist and Sculptor, Karl Kendall
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New Fall Emphasis: Transformation
COMING SEPTEMBER 18
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Ministry Fair - September 18
Following Morning Worship
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Baby/Child Dedication - September 18
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Celebrating Fall Kick Off with Outdoor Family Movie Night
Friday, September 9, 7:00pm
Featuring Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo
Enjoy pre-movie games, popcorn, and lots of family fun in the church courtyard! Bring your own blanket/chairs, snacks and drinks. And bring friends with you!
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Sunday Life Groups Begin September 11
9:15am - 10:15am
- Classes and Child Care for children up through 5th grade
- Youth Life Group, for grades 6-12, Fireside Room, "Blueprint" led by Pam Wirth and Andrew Moritz
- Adult Life Group led by Bill Norris, Conference Room, using LifeMosaic resources. Each life is a piece of the big picture of God's story. "How do all these bits and pieces of the Bible fit together, and what do they have to do with us today?" LifeMosaic is a new curriculum for adults, published by Warner Press. It helps answer these questions with a fresh approach to studying the Scriptures.
- Adult Life Group led by Bob Liddell, Room 11, studying "The Glorified Christ" as seen through the Gospel of John
- Women's Life Group on Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, beginning September 13, facilitated by Ruth Tarver, Conference Room.
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See Through the Scriptures
With Pastor Greg begins Sept 14
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
10 Week Class
September 14 - November 16
This course provides the basic framework needed to understand the sweep of the Bible's narrative, and thus see how all the 'jigsaw pieces' of Scripture fit together. Gain deeper insights into the profound, radical nature of Jesus' life and ministry with
See Through the Scriptures!
Cost: $20/household for the materials.
Child care provided.
Sign up today by emailing
Becky in the church office.
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JOY Ministries (Just Older Youth)
Upcoming Events:
WIDOW'S MITE
SUNDAY LUNCH
Resumes September 11, Noon
Widow's Mite is a social support group for women who have lost their husbands. We meet for lunch on the 2nd Sunday of each month at various restaurants, offering support and friendship. For more information, contact Margie Tinker.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
Resumes September 13, 2:00pm
Facilitated by Ruth Tarver.
Fall study:
The Battle Plan for Prayer. "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16b) Are you ready to take your prayer life to the next level? Do you want to experience the joy of answered prayer on a regular basis? This Bible study is designed to help believers become more devoted to prayer and to faithfully and effectively wield the weapon of prayer in the battles and seasons of life.'This study features teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick on the topics of: what prayer is and is not, why God wants us to pray, specific areas of prayer, specific strategies for prayer, and more.
MONTHLY LUNCH GATHERING, NOON
Thursday, September 15
at High Sierra Grill (Bullard/West). All those ages 50+ are invited to an informal time together on the third Thursday of every month.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
- Twilight Haven Weekly Worship and Bible Study on Thursdays, 2:00pm - You are invited to join us every Thursday afternoon, beginning September 8, for hymns and Bible Study, ministering to those who live at Twilight Haven, 1717 S. Winery Ave., Fresno.
- Hy-Lond Golden Living Center Monthly Worship, 4th Sunday of each month, 2:30pm. - Please join us on the 4th Sunday of each month for hymns, testimony, and scripture, ministering to those who live at Hy-Lond, 3408 E Shields Ave., Fresno. Mark your calendars for September 25 to go to Hy-Lond.
Central California Annual Three Rivers Retreat
Join Senior Adults from our sister churches in Central California for 3 days and 2 nights of worship, music, activities, sightseeing, fellowship, delicious food, and fun!
- When: October 18-20, 2016
- Where: St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA
- Cost: $150/person (double occupancy).
- Deposit: $50 due extended until September 1
- Speaker and Worship Leader: John & Sally Kuykendall, retired pastor from Lynchwood Church of God, Portland OR
- Registration Forms available in the Narthex
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Pioneer Club resumes Sept 14
K-5th Graders
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
WATCH FOR A NEW NAME for children's Wednesday Night programming. Ideas are floating around before we dive into a new stream of fall activities. Get ready to jump in with both feet (or flippers)!
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Now Meeting Every Wednesday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Flood will continue under the volunteer leadership of Carol Baptista, Andrew Moritz, Dav Pelton, Missy Pelton.
Pray as the search for a new part-time youth pastor continues. Help us spread the word. Questions? Contact Pastor Greg.
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Men's Monthly Breakfast
Saturday, September 17, 8am
Meeting at
Hometown Buffet (Shaw/Peach) for breakfast and Bible Study. Join Pastor Greg and others for a time of good food and conversation, and a brief Bible study from the book of 1 John.
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FREE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE HOSTED BY
WESTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD
When: Saturday, September 10, 8:00am - 3:15pm
Theme: Power! Free Registration.
The day features a variety of workshop speakers who will teach about the power Christ endows us with to do his work. The day begins with a
continental breakfast. During lunch there will be a fashion show/vendor presentation.
There are also activities for all girls ages 5-17:
9am - Noon
*Little Ladies (ages 5-10)-Jesus & Me Tea Party
*Young Ladies (ages 11-17)-The Power of Purity, Purpose and Passion
1:30-3:00pm (following lunch)
*Praise Dance Workshop for ages 5-17
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The Men's Equipping Network
is excited to be hosting:
WHAT: 10,000 Man "Call to Prayer"
WHERE: Mountain View Community Church, 3600 N Fowler Ave, Fresno, CA
WHEN: Saturday, September 10th, from 8:00-2:30 pm.
COST: $35
, includes continental breakfast & lunch.
Churches up and down the State are being encouraged to gather their men on that same day to pray. The conference will be a live Video Conference state-wide. Two nationally known leaders will speak: Daniel Henderson, one of the top prayer leaders in the country will be leading us in prayer, and Kenny Luck, founder of Every Man Ministries, will be inspiring and challenging the men to take their walks with the Lord to another level.
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Attendance
128 - August 28
124 - September 4
General Fund Offerings
$ 1,854.00 - Given August 28
$ 7,720.41 - Given September 4
$ 5,307.70 - General Fund Budget Needs each week
Given YTD to Faith Promise Missions - $10,089.10
Give Online
Remember, an easy way to stay current with your tithe and offering is to use Bill Pay through your bank. Set up an automatic payment through your bank, payable to First Church of God, 3920 N 1st St., Fresno, CA. 93726.
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First Church of God | 3920 N First St., Fresno, CA 93726 | 559.224.8724
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