Events A Word from Your Finance Committee
As you know, the Finance Committee voted in January to take 20% of certain designated accounts and place those funds into the general operating receipts. The committee has since met and voted to rescind this decision. All of these funds will be returned to the designated accounts that were debited. This matter has been tabled for review at a later time.
Also, we successfully funded our Reaching Beyond pledges. In light of this, the Finance Committee voted to take all future Reaching Beyond contributions and apply those funds towards retiring debt that was left over from our previous Fulfilling the Promise campaign.
Renovation in Sanctuary
Sometime in the next few weeks, work will get underway to renovate the stained glass in the sanctuary. Installed in 1924, the windows have been subject to decades of wear and tear. Because of a kind gift from the estate of Robert McGinley, Jr., we can look forward to completion of the project about six months from the start date. So, as the saying goes, “Please excuse our dust!”
Generosity: Moving Toward Life That Is Truly Life
Gordon MacDonald has written a four-week devotional centered on the Christian's journey toward generosity. Arleen and Ray Malcolm have created a wonderful display in our church library's window calling our attention to the joy of Christian giving.
Copies of MacDonald's Generosity: Moving Toward Life That Is Truly Life are available in the library at $6 per copy.
Lenten Bible Studies with Carol McEntyre ~ Brown Chapel, Wednesday nights ~ February 24 through March 24 ~ 6 PM
In Flawed Families of the Bible, David Garland and Diana Garland offer an honest and careful reading of scripture, showing that the families of the Bible were not so different from imperfect families today. Even so, God worked through those imperfections to reveal hope and grace to families then, just as he does today.
Diana Garland will join us by conference call during the study on Wednesday evening, March 17. The books are available for purchase on Wednesday nights in Trentham Hall and on Sundays in the Reception Area. The cost is $15.00.
Mid-week Lenten Services
12:10 PM – Worship 12:30 PM − Soup & Sandwich Lunch Lunch is free, but donations will be accepted
March 17 ~ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 W. Vine Avenue
March 24 ~ St. John's Cathedral, 413 W. Cumberland Avenue
Young Musicians Musical & Church-wide Lunch ~ Sunday, March 14 ~ 12 Noon ~ Trentham Hall
Bring your appetite and join us in Trentham Hall immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service for a church-wide lunch (Wednesday night meal prices). Our Young Musician's Choir, under the direction of Ann Buchanan, will present the musical, Parablelooza! This interactive children's musical combines the excitement of the game show phenomena with Jesus' lessons. Each parable has a corresponding game and song, but there's a twist -- actual winners aren't revealed until the end because the games are played live, so each performance has a different outcome. May the Lord be glorified and praised -- and let the games begin!
Saints Alive! Sage Advice from Sam Venable ~ Thurs., March 25~Trentham Hall~Lunch at 11:30 AM, program follows
Everyone is invited to join us for lunch and to hear Sam Venable tell us, "You Don't Have to Be a Liar to Make This Stuff Up!" To make lunch reservations, contact Kim Pieratt by Monday, March 22, at 246-4655 or
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EGGstravaganza 2010 ~ Saturday, March 27 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Everyone is welcome, so bring friends and family!
Mark your calendars for FBC's annual EGGstravaganza; it's right around the corner! It's a fun-filled morning for children and their families as we hide, hunt, and enjoy hundreds of treat-filled eggs! The egghunt for preschoolers starts at 10:00 and a hunt for elementary age children immediately following. There will be refreshments on the lawn and a presentation of the Easter story.
There are several different ways you can help. Want to volunteer? Please contact Susan Tatum,
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, or 567-5920.
Candy Donation Information
Sunday, March 7, we will begin collecting pre-wrapped candy to fill over 700 eggs. Candy should be able to fit inside a plastic egg. Please do not bring items with nuts or peanut butter. Please leave items in the baskets outside the sanctuary and on the second and third floors. ***NOTE: We do not need plastic eggs, just candy!!*** Thanks so much!
Key West Vegetable Medley
Potatoes
Slaw
Salad Bar
Kids: PB&J Sandwich
Bananas
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