HIGHLIGHTS AT FCC

October 29, 2026

419.756.3046

www.mansfieldfcc.com

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8:30 am - Chapel

10:30 am - Sanctuary

Pastor Brad's Message This Week:

Hope for the World

Please join us in Blymyer Hall following the

10:30 Worship Service for coffee and fellowship

October 18

Chapel 30

Sanctuary 102

October 25

Chapel 29

Sanctuary 107

Be sure to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed

Saturday night. Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Otherwise, you will be an hour early for church!!

WITHIN OUR FELLOWSHIP

Birth: Congratulations to Brandon & Kristin Walker on the birth of their son, Landon, on Friday, October 23. Landon is the grandson of John & Jaci Schaber and the great grandson of Fran Schaber.

STEWARDSHIP 2027 UPDATE!

For those of you who have returned your cards - THANK YOU!!! If you haven't turned your card in yet, please do so at your earliest convenience so we can continue our planning for 2027.

TO DATE (October 29):

No. of Pledge Cards Returned: 120

No. of Pledge Cards Mailed: 285

Amount Pledged: $308,518

2027 Total Budget Income: $516,185

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped with Trunk or Treat this year! It's such an awesome feeling to serve our community, and it's such a blessing to have the opportunity to connect with our neighbors. Thank you for all your hard work.

Blessings, Pastor Brad

ENDOWMENT FUND POLICY

Copies of the Endowment Fund Policy are available in the church office. Please pick one up, read and review it between now and the Annual Meeting in February.

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET

DRIVE IS UNDERWAY

This year's Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive is underway and will run through November 8th. The cost per basket is $50 however, any donation would be appreciated. Please make checks payable to FCC and specify "Thanksgiving Baskets" on the memo line.

SALUTE TO VETERAN'S

Monday, November 9, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary - Fun Center Chordsmen

Volunteers who enjoy creating season arrangements (fall/winter/holiday) are needed ANY TIME between now and November 6. Come alone or bring a friend. We have the materials but need your talent. For details call: Jeannie Edgell at 380.201.5252 or Jill VanHarlingen at 419.543.2023. Your efforts will benefit the Holiday Bazaar.

Sunday, November 8, Pre-Sale

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 11

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

HOLIDAY BAZAAR HELP/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help is needed Thursday and Friday, November 5 & 6, starting at 9:00 to set up the Holiday Bazaar. Any amount of time and effort you can give moving boxes, unpacking, displaying, and pricing for the Bazaar will be greatly appreciated.

Volunteers willing to cashier, assist customers, straighten displays, pack items and clean up after the sale are needed, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 8, 10 & 11. A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the kitchen. You may also call Jeannie Edgell at 380.201.5252 or Jill VanHarlingen at 419.543.2023.

2026 POINSETTIA SALE

Again, this Holiday Season, the youth are selling poinsettias. Flowers will be delivered to the church and will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 6. The cost is $18 each or 2 for $30 for 6.5" plants with 4 color options. The 8.5" plant is $32 and available in red only. Please make checks payable to FCC with "poinsettia" in the memo line. Order forms will be available at the various entrances or in the church office beginning this Sunday, November 1.

FCC SOARING GROUP

The FCC Soaring Group is headed to River Rock in Bellville on Thursday evening November 12th at 6:00 pm. For questions or to reserve your spot, please contact Betty Carpenter at 419.774.0016. Reservations are needed by Monday, November 9th.

Mark your calendar: December 10th the group will be headed to Fast Eddie's in Bellville.

On Sunday, November 15, immediately following the 10:30 worship service, we will be having a soup luncheon in Blymyer Hall. You will have the choice of chili or bean soup. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the soup. Anything above and beyond that will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Hope you can join us!

Monday -Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm