July Happenings

Hello and good Monday evening to each of you. We have a lot of things taking place in July..so remember to mark the dates on your calendar or put the newsletter in a good location so you don't forget about an event you wish to participate in. And never hesitate to invite a friend or two to join you.

FBC will kick off the month of July with an Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 6th. During this time we will be putting together life boxes for the troops. Some of the needed items are: chewing gun, socks (tube or crew), small hard or chewy candies (no chocolate, please), stationary supplies, money for postage or book of stamps, wet wipes, any Christian music or books/magazines or DVD, Bibles and a personal note from the person sending the life box. A couple of other items that are needed are money for shipping (cost is $10.95 per box), and/or the names of folks serving overseas. The men and women of our armed forces need our prayers and support. And please remember their families in your prayers as well. They too sacrifice in order for us all to be safe. If you wish to participate in this ministry, simply bring the needed items on Sunday, July 6th and join in the fun of sharing what it means to be a Christian.

The birthday celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 9th. Anyone having a birthday in the month of July is welcome to attend. Happy birthday to each of you and may God bless you in a special way on your special day!

There will be a quarterly church conference on Sunday, July 13th. Please be in prayer that God's will will be done during this church meeting.

Women on Mission will meet on Wed, July 16th. All ladies are invited to attend.

To elaborate more on the upcoming July 4th celebration, hamburgers, hot dogs will be available with all the trimmings. There will be games and children will need to bring swimsuits. There will be a firework display after the celebration meal has been served. Come and join in on the food, fun and fellowship at 6pm on sunday, July 6th beginning at 6pm.

We will be purchasing new hymnals for the church. Anyone interested in having a hymnal dedicated to or in memory of needs to submit a check to the church in the amount of $13.00. Please remember to include the name or names of the person(s) you wish to have listed. Checks can be mailed to the church office along with the necessary information, including your name and phone number. The deadline is Sunday, July 27th.

The children will be heading to Santee state park beginning Monday, July 7th through July 12th. The church bus/van will leave the church at 8:30am and will return each day around 2pm. If you or someone you know wishes to have your child participate, please see our Minister of Students to do so!

The children seem to have a lot of activities planned for them this month. They will also have a Chidren's day camp July 21st through July 25th from 10am to 2pm. May they return home rejuvenated, ready to spread the word of Jesus.

The youth also have a lot going on this month. They will be attending Santee State Park the week of July 7th through 12th. On the 15th, they will have a spontaneity event that involves lots of water! Sounds like a lot of fun!!

On July 18th and 19th the youth will have a PS event (hint: it includes night time).

I believe that just about covers everything I have for now. Take care and until next time, take care and God bless!

Tina :-)