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From the Pastor
The Weekday Preschool is often a ministry that is rarely seen by most of the congregation. However, if you come up to the church during the school year and go into the educational buildings, you will find boys and girls in most of the preschool classrooms as well as on the playground, in the gym, or singing in the Worship Center. The church is alive with activity as these boys and girls play and learn. I don’t know the spiritual condition of every family, but I do know that our church reaches out and seeks to share the love of Christ not only to the children but to their parents and siblings as well. If you have a friend that could benefit from the Weekday Preschool, please take the time to share with them about this important ministry. God is blessing the work of the teachers and staff and I believe as we spread the word, we could see even greater blessings come from this ministry. Pray for Cheryl, her teachers, and staff as they prepare for a new year. If you would like more information about the Weekday Preschool, click here. Praise God for the great work He is doing through the Weekday Preschool. The Best is yet to come! Back to School with Jesus VolunteersVolunteers are needed to distribute flyers on Saturday morning, August 7, for the Forerunners VBS in Cookscreek Park. Come to the north sanctuary parking lot at 7:45 am. Group will leave at 8:00 am, driving together. Finish time is determined by how many people assist with the distribution.Concerns and CelebrationsIn the HospitalGerald Crutsinger (St. Paul) Terry Fallwell (Plano Presbyterian) In Sorrow The family of Cindy Buerke in the loss of her husband, Cliff The family of Mary Fletcher in the loss of her husband, Matt Adult One Bible Fellowship 5th SundayAdult One Bible Fellowship will have 5th Sunday Fellowship this Sunday, August 1. We will all meet in the choir room during the 11 am hour for a short fellowship time. After we fellowship, Ron & Nancy Copeland will be sharing about their missionary efforts in Kenya. This should be especially informative as the Copelands are on the leading edge of a program using a business start-up as an evangelism tool. Their time will include a video presentation of their ministry in Kenya and northern Africa.Married Adult One Family Fun ExtravaganzaMarried Adult One Bible Fellowship classes will be having our 2nd Annual Family Fun Extravaganza and Pie Eating Contest on Saturday, August 21, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Rosemeade Rainforest Swim Park. Cost per is $6 per family. Drinks will be provided and Chick-fil-a will be available for purchase.Children and Preschool Upcoming EventsOn August 17, the Children and Preschool Ministries will have a morning of celebration to launch the 2010-2011 school year. The tentative schedule is for kindergarten - 2nd grade to come for fun from 9 - 10:30 am and 3rd - 5th grade to come from 10:30 am - 12 pm. August 22 is Promotion Sunday which is always an exciting time for our children. To make this a year of growth in the Lord, our children need volunteers to staff Sunday Bible Fellowship and VIP and our Wednesday night missions groups. VIP is 9:30-10:45 am and usually requires a commitment of one Sunday a month. All children and preschool Bible Fellowship classes meet at 11 am every Sunday. On Wednesday, September 8, the mission groups resume at 6:30 pm for children who will be enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in 2010-2011. Please consider serving in one of these areas. Preschool Fun in the SonOur next Fun in the Son is Thursday, August 12. Save this date for our preschool playtime together. For more information, call Pat Brown at 972.512.5830.Forerunners Out to EatForerunners will go out-to-eat August 1. Please meet at Applebee's after the evening worship service.Forerunner Game NightForerunner Game Night is this Thursday, August 5. Please come to Room 107 at 6:30 pm. Bring your favorite table game, a snack or dessert to share, and a friend! All who are age 55 and better are encouraged to come!Forerunners 50th Wedding Anniversary CelebrationForerunners will again honor all couples who have celebrated 50 years of marriage at a special evening worship service on Sunday, September 19. IF you have had that golden wedding anniversary, or if you will celebrate before the end of 2010, PLEASE let us know by calling the Forerunner Office. It is important to have all names of couples by the end of July. This celebration by our church is only held every five years, so don't delay in letting us include you!Men's Ministry Annual Dove Hunting TripThe annual Dove Hunting Trip is scheduled for the weekend of September 3 & 4 outside of Eastland, TX. The cost is $85 per hunter and $15 for non-hunters or children 7-17 years of age. Friday afternoon will include several fun events and will culminate with a campfire and fellowship time that evening. Saturday includes a full day of hunting, fishing, and a catered brunch. Dr. Bill Goff of Southwestern Seminary will be our guest speaker. Camping is available at the site or individuals can make their own motel reservations in Eastland. Deadline to register is Thursday, August 26.Men's Ministry Hunter Safety ClassThe Men's Ministry will host a Hunter Safety Class on Saturday, August 14, at 8 am or 1 pm for $15. Participates will be required to complete the online portion prior to taking the course. Save the date for the Dove Hunt on Friday and Saturday, September 3-4. More details to follow.Haiti Mission Trip MeetingWe have the opportunity to work with BGCT on a construction mission trip to Haiti September 3-11. If you are interested in more information on the project and on available grants for the trip, please meet August 8 after the evening service in Room 174 at 7 pm. Bring your passport.Matamoros Mission Trip MeetingJoin us August 8 at 4:45 pm in Room 174 for important information on our annual mission trip to Matamoros over the Labor Day weekend, September 2-5. We will be working with Seeds of Love Orphanage in construction projects for the complex, and with activities for the children. Contact Miriam Clayton for more information at mclayton@fbcc.org. This trip will be for adults only this year. Please bring a copy of your passport or passport card to the meeting.Angel Food OrdersOrder your August menu and specials from Angel Food at fbcc.org/angelfood or in the Fellowship Mall through August 22 or in the Church Office through August 20. Contact Cherie Phillips at 972.512.3800 x3000 or angelfood@fbcc.org for more information.All Girls Game NightGame night is the last girls' event for the summer. All middle school and high school girls are invited to this FREE night of games, snacks, and fun on August 14. Girls, here is what you need to bring: 1. Your favorite dessert (enough to share with others) This event will begin at 7 pm in the gym. Girls, it is very important that the game you bring and the CD you bring (if you choose to bring one) have your name or your family's name on it. You will be responsible for both the game and your CD, which means you are responsible for making sure all the game pieces make it back home with you, along with your CD. We will provide plates, napkins, and drinks. Come ready to have fun with friends, play games, listen to cool music, and enjoy your favorite dessert. Registration closes August 11. If you have any questions, please call Heather Dean at 972.512.3860. 3rd Annual All Guys Camp OutGuys, it is time once again for the All Guys Camp Out! We will be leaving the church at 5 pm on Friday and returning on Saturday around 3 pm. We will be staying at the DFW Adventure Park in Roanoke, TX again this year. The cost is $20, which includes dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Guys, you will need to bring clothes that you can get paint on, a change of clothes for the overnight stay, a sleeping bag and pillow, a tent (if you have one), and closed-toed shoes. Please register by August 1. If you have any questions, please call the Student Ministry Office at 972.512.3860.True Beauty Table Captain MeetingA meeting for all True Beauty Luncheon Table Captains will be on Thursday, August 5, at 6:30 pm in the Parlor. Please plan on being in attendance for this important time of planning.August Women's CalendarNow available for download at women.fbcc.org |
This week I want to highlight a very important—yet often unseen—ministry of our church. The Weekday Preschool has been ministering to children for many years teaching them basic educational lessons as well as truths about Jesus. All three of my children have benefited from this tremendous ministry and the great teachers who make up the staff. Under the very capable leadership of Cheryl Schaum, the Weekday Preschool not only educates children but demonstrates real love to each boy and girl.
