For our Men and Women in Military Service:
Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sebastian, and Scott Williams.
For our Friends, Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson , Jerry Byers, J. C. Foster, Ruby Faye Sipe, Robert Roysden, Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens,Vickie Guest, Lorene Barbee, Marie Fisher, and Shayla Seymore.
Marilyn Roysden reports that Robert has now been transferred to the Sears Methodist Center, Room 328. 3233 S Willis, Abilene, 79605 He would like cards of visitors.
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2007 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
The collection site for OCC is First United Methodist Church in Abilene, located at 202 Butternut. Collection dates are November 12 – 19. They hope you will fill shoe boxes for OCC again this year. If so, they want you to know that the DECO shoeboxes are here.
Call Donajean Caffey – 3235-673-6769. The supply is limited again this year. FAX: 325-673-7039
E-MAIL : dcaffey@fumcabilene.com
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CELEBRATION KIDS( After School Program)
Hey Kids!!!
It has been exciting to have each of you with us on Wednesday. Hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have. Remember to give a BIG HUG to those who help us out each week. Let them know how special they are forgiving their time.
Now that we have found a routine to meet all ages this will be our (normal) routine. NOTE: The schedule will be flexible on special days.
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Refreshments
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Recreation
4:00 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Singing
4:30 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Chimes, Puppets, etc.
(Rotation)
Rotation Schedule:
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
4:50 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
5:10 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.
5:30 p.m.- Dismissal
DON’T FORGET THIS WEEK-BRING A FRIEND!
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CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
Prime Time Christmas, Sunday Evening, December 16, 7:15 p.m. ADULTS, If you are willing to assist us by bringing refreshments and /or serving refreshments, please Call the church office. This will be a blessing you will never forget! Remember this, the Pastor said this. LC
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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 7TH, 2007
Communion Servers:
Del Van and Chris Cox
Randy and Taresia Griffith
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CHILDREN / YOUTH SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 14, 2007
On this day, our children and youth will be leading worship. Everyone is encouraged to be in worship with us. Give the kids your support. Remember, they are the future of our church!
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KID’S SLEEP-OVER
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 13, 2007
This will begin at 7:00 p.m. Kids, please watch for further announcements.!
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BELIEVERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The Believers Sunday School Class will be having a Cook-Out at the fellowship on Saturday, October 6th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will bean exciting evening and all members are encouraged to be present.
If for some reason you are not a member of another class (and would be interested in finding out more about our class) then we invite you to come. Come and see what we are all about!
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
OCT. 3: John Clark
OCT. 4: Rodney McClintock
OCT. 14 Trent Campbell
OCT. 24: Brack Jones
OCT. 31; Cathy Blue
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STORYBOOK ANNIVERSARIES
October 17, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. David Carter
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OCTOBER ACOLYTES SCHEDULE
OCT. 7TH Kelsey Blue & Gilbert Borrego
OCT. 14TH Andrew Sanchez & Conner Gorby
OCT. 21ST Shyanne Gorby & Lexi Smith
OCT. 28TH Emily Cox & Truby Borrego
Others on the schedule to serve are Corbin Gorby, Noah Bean, Josh Bean. Please allow the office of others who may wish to serve as acolytes.
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
In loving memory of Woodrow Clark: Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Leeson
In loving memory of Margaret Sandusky: Mr. and Mrs. Travis Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cutler
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COMING UP: GARAGE AND BAKE SALE
OCTOBER 5TH AND 6TH, at the First Baptist Church and hosted by both churches to benefit nearby road repairs .
COMING UP: FALL HARVEST AUCTION NOVEMBER 3RD. THIS IS THE BIG ONE FOLKS!
CHARGE CONFERENCE 2007
Charge Conference for 2007 will be held on Sunday evening, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. at the Southwest Drive United Methodist Church in Abilene. We would like to see at least 10 people from our church to support our church family.
We ask that all committees of our church begin making preparations, if you have not already done so, for our necessary paper work. Chairperson (s)need to be certain your committees meet, make decisions that may affect your area of ministry, and /or sign all necessary documents.
Therefore: If your committee has not yet met, please call the church office so we can plan and put your committee date on the calendar (and the phone tree).
MEETINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
*Lay Leadership (nominations)-Monday –October 1 .at 7:00 p.m.
*Trustees—-Wednesday , October 3—7:00 p.m.
*Finance Committee–Wednesday, October 3–7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 10–7:00 p.m. Other extended meetings may be necessary.
PLEASE REMEMBER–All necessary reports need to be in the church office no later than October 22, 2007. The Administrative Council will be meeting between November 5th and 11th.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2007 Committees
TRUSTEES COMMITTEE; FINANCECOMMITTEE
1. Lillian Jones, Chp. 1, Chris Cox, ViceChp.
2. Del Van Cox 2. Tammie Stephens
3. Jay Campbell 3. Brack Jones
4. Betty Coker 4. Mac Sipe
5. Marilyn Roysden 5. Sharon Medauer
6. Ken Hogan 6. Gary Shipman
7. Tom Watson 7. Poly Campbell
8. Gary Hicks 8 .Lorraine Cooke Ex-Officio
LAY LEADERSHIP (nominations) P.P.R.C.
1. Horace Abbott, Chp. 1. Brad Banner, Chp.
2. Brack Jones 2. Ronny Doan
3. Randy Griffith 3. Angela Head
4. Chris Cox 4 . Kenny Stephens
5. Taresia Griffith 5. Jane Watson
6. JoAnn Mashburn 6. Robbie Hicks
7. JoAnn Mashburn
8. Kenny Hogan
