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A Weekend to Remember

All weekends are memorable here at FBC, and this one is especially so. Saturday at 10AM – Haven of Rest ministry in Akron. Saturday at 5PM – Second Annual Chili Challenge – fund raiser helping offset the cost of Operation Christmas Child. If you love this ministry and want to financially support it, please attend. You’ll get some great chili, have the opportunity to pick up some good stuff at the silent auction and the bake sale. There is no…

FIRST BIG DAY OF 2024

Sunday, January 7th, will be a big day. We will hear a brief update from our missionary with Trans World Radio, Tim McElhaney. Then, after the worship service, we will hold our annual business meeting, presenting the financial report from 2023, the budget for 2024, the officers selected for 2024, a summary of 2023 accomplishments and activities, as well as our goals for 2024. Members, it’s important that you attend if at all possible. Non-members, we would love to have…

HAVEN OF REST

Those who want to feed the needy this Christmas season, don’t forget the Haven of Rest this Saturday at 10AM!

Our Sister Sandi Wagner

As most of you know, our sister Sandi is with the Lord, following an accident in front of her home on Rt. 44. Here are the service details: Wednesday, December 6th at 11AM – Calling hours at the church. Wednesday, December 6th at 12PM – Funeral service at the church, with graveside service to follow.

Whatchawanna Ask?

It’s the last Wednesday of the month, when we give a portion of prayer meeting time over to Q&A. The elders will do their best to bring the Bible to bear on whatever questions you have – questions about the faith… about the Bible… about practicing Christianity in this lost world… about world events. If you can think of the question, we’ll do our best to answer from Scripture. So bring your questions this evening, and join us for the…

Missing the Green?

This time of year it’s easy to miss the green grass and green trees. But wait… there’s plenty of green tomorrow morning during our Hanging of the Greens activity at FBC! Come and get your fill of green! We’ll meet at 9AM and probably be done in an hour or so. Many hands make light work! And you’ll have the joy of knowing you helped beautify the Lord’s house for His birthday celebration.

Week of Thankfulness

It’s Thanksgiving week, and I hope and pray all reading this truly rejoice in all God has done and does do and will do in the future. Paul’s words to the Thessalonians ought be on all our hearts and minds as we navigate this week, “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). There are a couple changes and additions to our weekly schedule due to Thanksgiving: No prayer…

All Systems Go!

Campfire Fellowship (last one of the year) is tomorrow at the Weber’s, from 4:30 until the cows come home. It will be held rain or shine. Right now the rain is supposed to end in the morning tomorrow, so we should be good. Remember the Campfire Fellowship Drill – bring a chair on which to sit yourself, and a side dish to share. Bring also a desire for fun, fellowship and food. Follow that drill and you’ll have a great…