- Thanks Jeremy, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is: Cultivate Godly Friendships. The background passage for next week is 1 Samuel 18:1-23:18. The lesson passages for next wee are 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:4-7; 20:8, 12-13; 23:16-18.
- Happy Birthday to Ashley Breed this Saturday, October 18th!
- If you would like to bring breakfast during the month of November, please e-mail Melissa which of the remaining dates you'd like to take!
- Ladies... Keep an eye on your e-mail account this week. As soon as I get a hold of Donna Navey about the Bible Study I will send you an e-mail with updated information.
- CLASS SOCIAL: Check out the 'October Class Social' post for all of the details concerning our next event!! If you have not had a chance to sign up, but plan to attend, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what food item(s) you would like to bring!
Promoter/Church News
Preschool/Children
Parent/Baby Dedication: Sunday, October 26. If you wish to participate and have not received an informational letter, please contact Carol McKinney at 288-3824. Information is due TOMORROW.
Operation Christmas Child: October kicks off our annual collection of gift-filled shoe boxes for poor, sick & suffering children all around the world. Pick up an information brochure from the central lobby. We are offering a limited number of Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes. You may also use your own shoeboxes. Deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16.
Married Adults
Parenting 101 (The Journey with a Preschooler, Ages Birth - 4): October 25 from 9-Noon. Learn foundational issues in parenting that will set the tone for the rest of your child's life.
Activities
Fall Spectacular: Friday, October 31 is our annual Fall Spectacular! We need lots of volunteers to help with games, concessions, and the registration area. This is a great evangelism opportunity! Let Jimmy know if you are interested in helping. Collection boxes for candy donations are located in the elevator lobbies on the first and second floors. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped.
Upward Basketball/Cheerleading: Registration forms for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading have been mailed to K-6th grade children. Additional forms are available at the receptionist desk or outside Jimmy's office. Registration fee is $65 which covers the cost of uniforms. Evaluations begin Monday, November 10th with practices starting December 8th. Registration fee increases to $75 after November 13th.
Music
"The Heartbeat of Christmas": It's not too late to be involved in this year's Christmas production. Areas include set construction, drama, make-up, stage hands, orchestra and even choir personnel. Let Stacy or Mark know if you're interested 288-3824.
Women's Ministry
The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 14th from 7-9 pm in the CLC. Tickets are on sale on Sundays in the Worship Center Lobby.
The Women of Faith Conference: October 31-November 1 at the Greensboro Coliseum. If you would like to attend, Pleasant Garden Baptist has purchased a block of tickets, and has some extras; or you may purchase tickets online at www.womenoffaith.org.
Missions
You are invited to come hear Megan Bowles (daughter of Tim & Debbie) speak on Saturday, October 25th at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Megan will be leaving for Central Asia in January. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear Megan share past experiences and her vision and hope for the future.
