11/18/2012 Announcements

Sunday 11/18

●     Special Collection for Fellowship Hall - The Fellowship Hall trustees are looking to replace and upgrade the existing sound system as the present one is quite old and has several drawbacks and limitations.  The approximate cost is a little under $10,000. Thank you for your support.

●     Thanksgiving Family Singing - The Thanksgiving Sing is planned for this evening at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for refreshments and workers.

Tuesday 11/20 - Midwest Food Bank

The volunteering opportunity listed on the monthly church calendar for this Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at Midwest Food Bank had to be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the food bank.

Wednesday 11/21

●     No Church due to the Thanksgiving Holiday

●     No Worship on Wednesday for the high school students due to Thanksgiving

Thursday 11/22 - Thanksgiving Services at 9:45

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00

The 12th Annual All Church Christmas Caroling and Supper is planned for Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00pm.  Everyone is invited.  If you plan to attend, there is a sign-up sheet on both the north and west bulletin boards.  There is also a sign-up sheet on the west bulletin board for food donations and workers to help with this activity.  If you sign up to bring food, remember to also sign up on the list of those planning to attend.

Parenting with a Purpose Seminar

ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose.  This 2 part seminar will be held Friday evening, January 25th and Saturday morning January 26th, at the Fellowship Hall.

Prayer List Update

We would like to update our lists for those who are receiving prayer requests.  We have two formats available – you may receive prayer requests by phone or by email.  There is a sheet on the north hall bulletin board for any changes to the current lists or for anyone wishing to be added to either list

World Relief Medical Committee

A Medical Committee has recently been established within World Relief.  This committee is requesting anyone who has or is currently pursuing a career in a medical or dental field to fill out the brand new questionnaire on the World Relief Website. Additional information is available on the bulletin board and on the e-mailed announcements “Looking Ahead” section.

Looking Ahead:  

Tuesday 11/20 - Midwest Food Bank

The volunteering opportunity listed on the monthly church calendar for this Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at Midwest Food Bank had to be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the food bank. Please be assured that Midwest Food Bank greatly appreciates the support our church gives with this quarterly Tuesday evening group of volunteers that come down to help, the financial contributions, as well as the ladies who help prepared food for the lunch that is served during their monthly loadout/distribution week and those who come down to assist during this very busy week. If you have any questions about any of these volunteering opportunities to give of your time either at the food bank or from the convenience of your own kitchen, please contact Bro. Mike or Sis. Nancy Hoffman for more information.

Friday 11/30 - “Biblical Perspective of The Mideast Conflict”

November’s Topical Bible Study will be at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, 11/30 at 7:15.  Bro. Ken Rinkenberger will speak on the Biblical Perspective of the Mideast Conflict. 

Wednesday 12/5 - Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting at 7:15

Wednesday 12/19 -There will be Joy - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Scripture and Song at 7:00

Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1 - ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose.  This 2 part seminar will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling will be the presenters. 

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes.  It will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website:  www.acworldrelief.org

World Relief Medical Committee

A Medical Committee has recently been established within World Relief.  This committee is requesting anyone who has or is currently pursuing a career in a medical or dental field to fill out the brand new questionnaire on the World Relief Website.  The purpose of this questionnaire is to establish a registry of health care providers that the Medical Committee will use to keep you updated with information on medical activities and opportunities within World Relief.  To register, please go the the World Relief website at www.acworldrelief.org once there, click on the “Health Care Provider Registry” link found below the sub heading “How You Can Help”.  If you have any concerns or questions regarding this, please send your email to medical@acwr.org  Thank you in advance.