Sunday, October 31, 2010

Reformation Day at Church

Tonight we had our 5th Sunday Social as well as a fun celebration of Reformation day. Below are a couple pictures of the event. Sorry I didn't take any of the dinner.





Fun Games




Welcome New Members


We welcomed three new members today Tim, Betsy & John. We're so excited you are a part of our fellowship.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

From Pastor's Sermon Today 10-24-10


Below are the scripture references Pastor gave today during the part of his sermon about "Walking in the Truth"


Walking in the truth means…
— to live According to God’s commands (Ps. 1)
— to live In his ways (Josh. 22:5),
— like taking a walk in the old well-worn paths (Jer. 6:16)
— to live As taught by God (1 Ki. 8:36; Is. 2:3; 30:21)
— to live Uprightly (Prov. 2:7)
— to live In his statutes and judgments (Ezek. 37:24)
— to live In newness of life (Rom. 6:4)
— to live in the Spirit of God, not the flesh (Gal. 5:16)
— to live Honestly (Rom. 13:13)
— to live by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7)
— to live In love, following Jesus (Eph. 5:2)
— to live Worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:10)
— to live In Christ (Col. 2:6)
— to live By the gospel (Phil. 3:16)
— to live In the light, as God is in the light (1 Jn. 1:7)

Friday, October 15, 2010

LUNCH AT LAKE SWAN CAMP

Lunch is being served at Lake Swan Camp this Sunday. Adults are $8.00, children $5.00 and a family no more than $35.00. Everyone is encouraged to go and enjoy a great buffet and fellowship.

ATTENTION ELDERS/DEACONS

There will be a combined Elder/Deacon Meeting on Monday , October 18 at 7 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

ALLIANCE MEN WORKDAY

All men are needed to help on Saturday, October 30 from 8 AM until 2 PM with fall yard work at the church. Hotdogs will be served. Come join us for a good workout and fellowship.

REFORMATION SERVICE AND POT LUCK SOCIAL

On Sunday, October 31 at 6 PM, we will be celebrating Reformation Day and learning about the reformers through a short presentation by Dan Cook, fellowship,food, and games. Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

CANDY NEEDED

If you are able to donate a bag of snack sized candy to be used toward goody bags for the children and youth please see Elizabeth or Anne Cook.

ATTENTION ALLIANCE MEN

Mark your calendar for November 5-7 for the Alliance Men Retreat. All men are encouraged to attend.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Please don’t forget to be getting items for your shoe boxes. We need everyone’s help for this great ministry. Boxes are due back to the church by November 7. Thank you for your support and participation.

Friday, October 8, 2010

PASTOR’S BLOG

If you would like to keep up with current biblical questions and comments, log on to the Pastor’s Blog at www.biblegems-pastorcoleman.blogspot.com.

DEACONESS MEETING

The monthly Deaconess Meeting will be Monday, October 11 at 7 PM. It will be held at Mary Heeder’s home. All Deaconesses please try and attend.

CAR WASH

The Alliance Men will be sponsoring a car wash on Saturday, October 9 beginning at 8 AM in Middleburg. Please come and support them.

CROWN FINANCIAL GROUP

A new financial class taught by David & Jodi Geiger will begin in January. For more information, please contact David or Jodi.

ALIVE (YOUNG ADULT) OIKOS

Will & Alicia Parramore meet on Sunday evenings at 7:15 p.m. with the young adults. For more information on this group, please contact Will or Alicia.

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS

Everyone is invited to the Bake Sale and Car Wash on Saturday, October 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM. It will be located at Hitchcock’s and Harvey’s. Please join us and support this ministry.

NEW CHURCH PLANT

Everyone is invited to attend the opening service of the new church in St. Augustine on Sunday, October 10 at 5 PM . Join us as we support Brian Shore and Jeff Kirtley in this new church plant.

Friday, October 1, 2010

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

There will be a congregational meeting Sunday, October 3, following the morning service. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect two members of the congregation to serve on the nominating committee for the coming year. All voting members are encouraged to stay for this meeting.

HELP NEEDED

Your help is needed!!! We are having some problems with unwanted pests. Please do not leave food or candy in any of the class rooms. When you are finished with food items in the coffee room and fellowship hall, please clean up leftovers and take the trash to the dumpster. Please do not bring food or drink in sanctuary.