Celebrating 175th Anniversary of First Baptist Church on Sunday, October 27, 2019
What's Happening Here In October
Church Office Hours:
Wednesday 9 AM—12 PM
Thursday 9 AM—12 PM
Friday 9 AM—12 PM
The Board Of Directors: The board will meet on Tuesday November 12@ 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Bible Studies are afternoons & evenings with Lupe' Garibay. Meet at 1:30 & 6:30 PM in the lounge on 1st & 3rd week. Pastor Larry Turner leads a bible study on Tuesday Afternoons Only at 1:30 PM on 2nd & 4th week. All are welcome to join at any time for these Bible studies.
Board of Directors Bible Study is 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM in conference room.
A Weekly Knitting Group will be meeting every Wednesday from 1-3 PM. Come and join us anytime if you would like to to be a part of it. Bring your own yarn projects you are working on, or to share with others. We have a lot of fun and laugh a lot. Bring your own beverage and snack if you want. Joyce Hedgecock is the leader of the group. Call the church office for more information (608)752-8151.
Volunteers are still Needed for the Following Areas: Sound and projector booth, please contact Ron Westby. For those who love to sing Praises and/or play a musical instrument. Please contact Paul or Sally Richards. Call the church office at (608)752-8151 anytime.
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27--We will be celebrating our church’s 175th Anniversary with a special worship service program at 9:30 and Dinner at noon. Cheryl Stacey is the coordinator of the committee serving with Debi Ashley, Karen Georgeson, Dorothy Arneson, Marian Turner, Joyce Hedgecock and Pat Rasmussen.
BE SURE TO SIGN UP AND RSVP on the Lobby Bulletin Board or by calling the church office at 608-752-8151 for the dinner no later than Sunday, October 13 to confirm your attendance.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD--We will be collecting shoe boxes the week of Nov. 18-25. A signup sheet is in the lobby to assist on collecting boxes. Laura Bornemann is the director and can be reached at 4459-0283.
ROCK COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY – Our church will be participating alongside Iris Guelker, the Chaplain at Rock County Jail, by supporting the Jail Ministry with a quarterly donation and taking up collections for them. Presently, we are collecting unwrapped Toys for ages 6 to 12 years, Christmas gift wrap, gift tags and bags of bite size candy to be delivered by NOVEMBER 30. A bin is on the pew in the Lobby for your generous donations. Dave (608-931-8880) and Debi (608-921-8889) Ashley are the Coordinators. Feel free to call either of them with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany Nieman and her Daisy Scout Group. The group has now transitioned into Brownie Scouts. Brittany has been diligent in leading her group and letting them grow. Thank you, Brittany for teaching your girls. The parents of your girls say it best as they state they “love our church and have always stated how nice it is, and are grateful the Troop has access to it”.
Brownies Scouts meet here the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30-8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ARTISTS
IN OUR AREA
FAITH CENTER
4721 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.
(Door Open at 6:00 p.m.)
A free-will offering will be received at each concert for the artists:
November 8, 6:30 p.m.: Tribute Quartet with Alleluia Quartet
November 16: Danny Funderburk and Avenue Trio
Rockford First Church of Nazarene
4503 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Concerts start at 6:30 p.m.
(Door Open at 5:30 p.m.)
A free-will offering will be received at each concert for the artists:
October 26: Jason Runnels