Autumn is Here!

Well, autumn has arrived. The first official of the fall season began Saturday, Sept. 23rd. I have been feeling the change in the air for the past few weeks. As much as I like summer, I am glad it is beginning to cool off.

I hope everyone is having a good week. I wanted to take a few minutes and update you on some things that are happening or are about to happen in our church. This past Sunday our newly elected deacon(s) were ordained. Being a deacon carries a great deal of respect and responsibility. I know that each gentleman that was elected will strive to do the best he can in the position he was nominated. Let's remember to keep them all in our prayers!

The instrumental group will be making their debut this Sunday, Oct.1st. Our Minister of Music has been working with them very diligently and I look forward to seeing and hearing them. I admire each and everyone of them for committing to such a wonderful form of ministry and I know that we will receive a blessing!

The Season of Prayer continues for state missions. The work missionaries do is very important to the growth of God's kingdom. It is our duty to help support them and inable them to continue the work that he or she has been called to do.

Don't forget that the Women on Mission have started working on a project to "Welcome" new folks to the North area. If you know of anyone who is looking for a church home, please let the church office know so that they can notify the appropriate parties. WOM are also collecting school supplies to be shared with the local schools. Items that are needed include markers, pencils, colored markers and three ring binders. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

You will also to make note that on Wednesday nights, there will be a collection point to receive your canned goods that will be shared with those that are less fortunate in our community. This is a good way to extend a hand of Christian fellowship and love.

Parents and grandparents of toddlers: there will be spaghetti lunch immediately following the morning service Sunday, Oct. 1st. This will be a kick-off for the new toddler program and is for toddlers ages 18 months - 5 years.

Attention deacons: there will be a supper for you on Saturday, Sept. 30th at 7pm in the youth building.

It has also come to my attention that there will be a Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31st. It will run from 6:30-8pm. There will be food, games, a cake walk, candy, and a pumpkin carving contest (for adults). Sunday School classes will be asked to participate by sponsoring game tables. You don't want to miss this time of fun and fellowship.

I believe that just about covers everything I have for now. As always, if you know of anything that needs to be posted on our blog, please let me know. Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)