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Announcements

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:57:21 -0600

January 15th - Deacon Meeting at 4:30pm
January 27th & 28th - Baptist Men’s Retreat 2012
January 29th - Lord’s Supper in the AM Service
February 5th - Sunday School Teacher Recognition in the
AM Service
February 5th - Super Bowl Party in the fellowship hall
at 4pm

Announcements

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Today is the church’s annual Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall. If you have not signed up to attend, please come any way and bring a side dish to share. See Linda Bettis for questions.

There will be no AWANA’s tonight.

The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Group will not be meeting on November 22nd (Thanksgiving holiday). On November 29th the ladies will be starting a new study--Dr. Jeremiah’s study on the book of Revelation. All ladies are welcome to attend. For questions, please contact Joanna Gillette.

If you would like to sign up for special music there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. For questions, please contact Andrew.

The state goal for 2011 for the William & Garlinda Hyde Iowa Missions Offering is $75,000. All money given is used to support church ministries in the State of Iowa. The FBC goal is $500. To date, the total received is $615.

It is only 13 days until the Lottie Moon Auction. Are you ready? Are you preparing items to donate for the auction? Have you invited your family and friends? Let’s strive to make this a big success!! All proceeds will go to support our missionaries serving in International Missions. Looking forward to seeing you Saturday, December 3rd, at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

You can bring donated items for the auction to the church starting today November 20th. Please mark that they are for the auction and put them in the Senior Women’s Sunday school room or give the items to Judy Leahr or Linda Bettis. Donated baked (food) items are needed by 4 p.m. on December 3rd.

Thank you so much for all the donations for the treats for Kids for Christ. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated—Sandra Mitchell

And here is an insert that will be in the bulletin…

Shoeboxes for the Christian Family
Care Center Rock Island Rescue Mission

Christmas time is a time for giving. Here is a great
opportunity to share with those in our community who are less fortunate. The WMU is requesting your help in providing filled shoe boxes for men at the Christian Family Care Center Rock Island Rescue Mission. Some suggestions to include in the shoe box are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, t-shirts, stocking caps, gloves, socks, disposable razors, shaving cream, small boxes of Kleenex, lotion, shampoo, soap, hard candy, chapstick, combs, hand warmers and wet ones. You are not limited to these suggestions. Please note: NO AFTER SHAVE. Please bring your filled and wrapped box to the church by
Sunday, December 18th. You can place the shoeboxes in the Se

Announcements

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:23:45 -0500

Our donations to the food pantry for World Hunger Month ends today, but our food pantry does accept donations all year long. Donations of food can be left in the foyer. Donation of monies can be given and marked on your tithing envelopes. For questions, please see Ed Posey.

Saturday, November 5th, is the Bus trip fundraiser for the YOUTH for their mission trip in 2012. For questions, please see Sherrie Hardy.

Sign up sheets are in the foyer for our church Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, November 20th, at 5 p.m. For questions, see Linda Bettis.

Lottie Moon Auction: Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd, at
5 p.m. for the auction to raise money for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Invite your friends and neighbors. Sloppy Joes and hot dogs will be served; donations are appreciated. At approximately 5:30 p.m. there will be an auction for the children (through age 12). Then at approximately 6 p.m. the regular auction will begin. Donated items are needed for the auctions—including items for children to bid on. (No garage-sale type items, please.) Do you sew, knit, do woodworking, bake, make stained glass, etc? It’s not too early to start on a project to donate. All proceeds will go to International missions through the Lottie Moon offering.

The state goal for 2011 for the William & Garlinda Hyde Iowa Missions Offering is $75,000. All money given is used to support church ministries in the State of Iowa. The FBC goal is $500. To date, the total received is $435.

Thank you… “Thank you for the fellowship in our honor Sunday night. It was very kind of you. Thank you also for your cards and gifts.”
Jim & Beverly and Andrew & Gretchen

Announcements October 16, 2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:08:40 -0500

The YOUTH is offering to help rake leaves for those that are not able and would like some help. They will be raking leaves on Saturday, October 22nd. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month: Join us on Sunday, October 23rd, following the evening service for a fellowship to honor Pastor Jim, Andrew and their families. Please bring finger foods to share. If you have questions, see one of the deacons, Judy Leahr or Linda Bettis.

October is World Hunger Month: Please bring canned goods for the FBC food pantry which feeds hungry people in our area of the world. Collection boxes are in the foyer. Please bring your donations by Sunday, October 30th.

Lottie Moon Auction: Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd , at 5 p.m. for the auction to raise money for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Invite your friends and neighbors. Sloppy Joes and hot dogs will be served; donations are appreciated. At approximately 5:30 p.m. there will be an auction for the children (through age 12). Then at approximately 6 p.m. the regular auction will begin. Donated items are needed for the auctions—including items for children to bid on. (No garage-sale type items, please.) Do you sew, knit, do woodworking, bake, make stained glass, etc? It’s not too early to start on a project to donate. All proceeds will go to International missions through the Lottie Moon offering.

Thank you… “Thank you and the members of First Baptist Church for the blood drive you held recently. Your service and leadership on behalf of the community blood program is greatly appreciated. Sixteen units of blood were collected at the drive…as many as 48 patients will benefit from lifesaving blood products. Thank you, for your partnership and all you do to make lifesaving possible.”
David R. Green, President/CEO Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Announcements 2 Oct 11

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:10:30 -0500

There are sample Deacon ballots in the bulletin today. The voting for our new deacons will be Sunday, October 9th. The actual voting is open to church members only. Everyone is asked to thoughtfully pray as to whom to vote for and use Acts 6:3 and I Timothy 3:8-13 as your guide for voting.

Transformational Church Seminar--Sponsored by Baptist Convention of Iowa is Thursday, October 13th, at First Baptist Church from 7-9:30 p.m. This is for: pastors, church staff, small group leaders, SS teachers, worship leaders, evangelism & outreach leaders and anyone desiring their church to be transformed into the church God wants them to be. Discover how God wants to transform your church & ministry. We look forward to seeing you!

The state goal for 2011 for the William & Garlinda Hyde Iowa Missions Offering is $75,000. What would God have you give? All money given is used to support church ministries in the State of Iowa. The First Baptist Church goal is $500.

It will soon be time for the auction to raise funds for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. This year in addition to the regular auction, there will be a special auction just for kids. What could you donate for the auction? Do you do woodwork, crochet, bake, stained glass, paint, knit, sew or make candy? It’s not too early to get started. More information will be coming soon.