Reaching those who don’t yet know Christ by strengthening and equipping those who do. For complete announcements and contact information, visit our website at www.foccs.net.
Weekly Announcements Call Committee Update
Attendance & Weekly Offerings LAST WEEK LAST YEAR Attendance: 437 433 Offerings: $19,055.86 Needed Weekly: $18,570 Offerings YTD: $824,555.87 Budgeted Offerings YTD: $817,080 Sunday School MTD: $5.00
The Call Committee has narrowed the list of candidates to their top four and will be holding their second round of interviews on November 13 and 14! Questions about the Call process? Please contact the Call Committee -
[email protected].
New Member Welcome - November 11 During our worship service this Sunday, November 11, we will be welcoming these New Members joining our church family: Debbie Crane - Susan Fowler - Glenda Johnson - Terri Flom - Josh, Melissa, Levi, & Zeke Piela - James, Tamera, Schaun, & Avery Tresemer - Tami New & Chris Wright. Please take a moment to say “Hello!”
Children’s Ministry Announcements Kids 3:11 & Children's Church - We’ll see you this Sunday for Kids 3:11 at 9:15 am and Children’s Church during the worship service. This week we will learn about Jonah and the big fish and talk about how God shows mercy!
PARENT NOTE - Please be prompt in picking up your child(ren) from Kids 3:11 at 10:00 am. There is a small window of time to check out your child(ren) prior to checking in children for the 10:15 am service.
Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 21 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate our blessings and thank God for all He has done so far this year! We invite you to join us for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm in the North Sanctuary. We will have a pie social following the service, so please bring your favorite pie to share! Since the days of the Apostles, caring ministry has been one of the hallmarks of the Christian faith! Our Stephen Ministry at FOC is designed to share God’s love by providing help, hope, and healing to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in our church family and the surrounding community.
To learn more, please contact our Stephen Ministry Leader, CJ Bohn
[email protected].
Advent Services - Dinner & Worship Advent is a season of preparation and celebration! FOC is hosting weekly dinners and worship services. All are invited to join us for this wonderful time of fellowship, study, and worship on Wednesday nights from November 28 - December 19. In the North Sanctuary, Advent Dinner will be served from 6:15 - 7:00 pm followed by our Advent Worship Service from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Volunteers from a few of our LifeGroups will be providing meals — we’re so grateful for their help! We look forward to enjoying this special time of the year as a church family.
Family of Christ Holiday Happenings Throughout the holiday season, we have a lot happening at FOC! Please see the attached handout for a list of our upcoming events, activities, and important dates.
Join Us This Sunday! FOC’s end-of-year Congregational Voters’ Meeting is being held THIS Sunday, November 11, at 11:30 am following our one combined 10:15 am worship service in the South Sanctuary. Information regarding this meeting — letter from FOC’s Board President, Meeting Agendas, and 2019 Budget detail — are available for download at www.foccs.net. Print copies can be found on the counter in the west entry or at the Information Center in the South Sanctuary. We hope to see you there!
Prayer Requests
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More details can be found at our Ministry Information towers or by visiting our website at
Jim, father of James Tresemer, who has been dealing with health problems and the onset of an infection. He has been in the hospital for the last month. We also pray for his wife Ann and the Tresemer family during this difficult time. Marcia Schutt, who is in recovery from surgery and is still struggling with pain and problems with mobility.
Birthdays
11 Fred Daniels, Sarah Dahl, Andrew Braun, Landry Erickson, Leo Bresnihan, Jenson Pacheco 12 Randi Creedon, Mashawn Bennett, Kayla Weeres, Harvey Schweiger, Steve Ehrlich 14 Rick Huntrods 15 Ursula Couture, Ron Moody, Jim Tresemer, Erin Hellmers, Jacob Beineke, Hayden Nici-Antesberger 16 Val Dooley, Patricia Silva, John McDonald, Ken West, Cooper Havenar, 17 Brandin Maestas, Moriah Archer, Dakota Croak
Police/Fire/EMS
Jordan, Larry, Mike, Scott, Joe, Eric, Barry, Ben, Eric M., Shay
Serving/Stationed in the Military or Working Overseas
Chris Sutton, Tim Driscoll, Ben McNamara, Michael Havenar, Forrest Kuhlmann
SIX CORE MINISTRIES at FOC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY We’re looking for more volunteers for Children’s Church! Contact Sonja Genke -
[email protected]
WORSHIP ARTS Our Worship Arts ministry is looking for more volunteers to serve on their Tech Team and Worship Team! Contact Shannon Wexelberg
[email protected]
STUDENT MINISTRY Interested in going on a Mission Trip this summer?
Be on the lookout for more details and applications!
Contact Jeremy Hetzel -
[email protected].
LIFEGROUPS Want to learn about joining or leading a LifeGroup?
Contact Cris Bonser -
[email protected].
WOMEN’S MINISTRY JEWELS Women’s Bible Study - Weekly on Tuesdays -
9:00 - 11:00 am at FOC in the North Kitchen Cafe Current Study: Job: A Story of Unlikely Joy - Lisa Harper
Coordinator: Christie Ramshur -
[email protected]
Crochet and Knitting Group - 1st Tuesday of the month 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at FOC in Youth Room 4 (NW Wing)
Submit Your Prayer Requests
719.481.2255 - www.foccs.net (under care)
Coordinator: Connie Stout -
[email protected]
The next meeting is Tuesday, December 4
MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Monday Night Bibles & Brews Study: 1st & 3rd Mondays each month - 7:30 - 9:30 pm; Group meets at the Bourbon Brothers in the Library Room
Coordinator: Wayne Pittman -
[email protected]
Calling All Knitters & Crocheters! Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting? We need your amazing crafting skills to help make blankets for the children being Baptized at FOC! If you would like more information about this opportunity to create special gifts for the children in our church family, please contact Connie Stout -
[email protected] or 719.357.3379.
Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study: Weekly on Fridays 8:00 - 9:30 am; Group meets at the Village Inn in Monument
Coordinator: Tim Henry -
[email protected]
Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study: Weekly on Saturdays - 8:00 - 9:30 am at FOC in the South Cafe Current Study: The Book of Romans
Coordinator: John Harris -
[email protected]
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