UPCOMING EVENTS

…Wednesday, September 8, 6:15-7:00-- Children’s Choir will begin rehearsing weekly except on weeks when Family Night Supper is held. Linda Trubicza will be leading this choir. Please pick up your singers promptly because Adult Choir practice begins soon after.

.. Sunday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. –  There will be a Community Concert  in the pavilion on the river, across from the city park.  A light picnic of hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served, which First Baptist Church will provide, for church members, community folks, people who need a free supper, etc.   Then at 7:00 p.m. there will be special music by local churches.  Our church has been asked to join in the music so if you play a guitar, piano, etc. please feel free to do so.  This is meant to be an outreach gesture from downtown churches.

..Saturday, September 18, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – In honor of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day there will be a public reading of the Constitution at Poteet Park. See flyer posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall for more information.

…Saturday, September 25 - Deacons are sponsoring a Progressive Dinner leaving the church at 5:00 pm sharp. Look for sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall for appetizer, main meal or dessert.

..Saturday, October 2 – Mountain Trace Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center is having its 1^st Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Resident Council Fund at the Center. See flyer posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

..I would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in Stephen Ministry or becoming a Stephen Minister to please contact me or explore their website, www.stephenministry.org. At this site you can find a link to a recent PBS feature which explores Stephen Ministry. This video clip gives a good basic introduction to the work and ministry of this program. Thanks for your continued prayers for our Stephen Ministry and Stephen Ministers.

..September is Hunger Action Month, and United Christian Ministries is in need of our community's help. The food pantry is as low as I (David C.) have seen it in a long time. Any food staples would be greatly appreciated, i.e. peanut butter, rice, beans (dry or cans), corn, saltines, or soup, etc...Thank you for your prayers and support. If you have any questions about getting the food to UCM or other ways to serve, please contact David Cathcart 586-2985, or Becky Wilson 586-8288.