Tuesday, December 24, 2013

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 @ 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Randy Ward will be doing special music for this evening.

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

The Annual Members Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2014 @ 6:00 PM. This meeting will be important for members to attend to elect church officers and be informed about church budget. Please grab an Annual Report notebook to look over before the meeting tonight, one per family. Annual Reports are located at the back of the sanctuary, with a bright orange cover.

LEADERSHIP RETREAT

A Leadership Retreat for all elected church offices is Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. This meeting is training for those elected into offices in the church.

SANCTUARY REDEDICATION

Mark your calendar to attend our Sanctuary Rededication, on Sunday, January 19, 2014 @ 10:30 AM. Join us, thank God with us and show our appreciation of work well done by Murphy Drywall.

LAKE AREA PRAISE FEST

The Lake Area Praise Fest is Friday, January 31, 2014 @ 7:00 PM in our sanctuary. Please join us to worship with local bands and singers.

FRIENDSHIP FOOD PANTRY

You can drop by canned and non- perishable foods to the church office or in the church kitchen for families in need of help. In the past your donations have helped families in our community and church family. We appreciate you.

ALLIANCE YEAR END OFFERING “We Are the Light”

This “We Are the Light” offering will enable workers with Alliance relief to expand efforts and to establish faith in some of the world’s darkest places. Please prayerfully consider what you will give. Thank you for your support.

QUIGLEY HOUSE OUTREACH

The Quigley House Office is partnering with Champion’s Heart Ministries. Quigley House is now providing domestic violence counseling and advocacy services to the Keystone Heights community. They will be in the Champion’s Heart office on the first and third Wednesday of the every month. Call 904-284-0340 ext. 319 to schedule an appointment. Location: 160 Nightingale Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. All services are free and confidential.

Friday, December 20, 2013

ANNUAL FBC CANTATA & CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Christmas Cantata will be during the morning service Sunday, December 22, 2013 @ 10:30 AM. Our annual Christmas party will take place that same evening, at 6:00 PM in our church Fellowship Hall. Both are family events. Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors. The church will be providing the meat for our party; we will need sides, desserts, & bread. There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer starting Dec.1st.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED

The deaconesses are in need of candy donations for children’s gift bags at the Christmas party. Contact the church office if you can help.

YOUNG ADULTS AWAKE

Starting in December, The AWAKE young adults Oikos will meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. They will no longer meet on Monday nights.

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE

Deadline for 2013 reports is Sunday, December 8. We will need reports from: Deacons, Elders, Deaconesses, SS Supt., AHG, AWANA, AWAKE, Youth, Mission Committee, Trustees, Alliance Men/Women, & Assistant Pastor.

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

The Deaconesses have Christmas ornaments labeled on the tree in the foyer. Please pick an ornament with card attached, return your ornament with card and purchased gift card (of your choice) to the church office by December 19th, 2PM. The gift card will go to bless an individual or family in our church or community. Any questions, just call the church office. Thank you.