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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, November 5, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to join us and remember to bring a sack lunch.

Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love will meet Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

4-F Club
The 4-F Club will leave the church at 6:00 PM to eat at T.G.I. Friday’s Friday, November 6. All adults are invited for a time of fellowship and fun. Please let Diane Lumpkin know if you plan to attend.

Men’s Breakfast
All men are invited to attend the breakfast at the Eight Street Mission on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 AM.

Bridal Shower
All ladies are invited to attend a Bridal shower for Lindsey Driver on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist West Memphis in the Fireside Parlor.

Discovery Class
If you are interested in becoming a member of First Assembly or want to learn more about us, please join Bobby Kennedy in the Discovery class. It will begin Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 AM in the Discovery room. Please call the office at 735-1907 to sign up.

Women’s Ministries Meeting
All ladies are invited to attend the WM Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center for a work night to prepare for the Sweet Shoppe.

Angel Food
The November order forms are available at each entrance. The last day to order on-line is Sunday, November 8 and the deadline for walk-in orders is Monday, November 9. The pick-up date is Saturday, November 14 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center. If you would like to serve in the ministry, please see Nancy Hardy, Scotta Steele or call the church office.

Sweet Shoppe
The WM Sweet Shoppe is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies are invited to bring their homemade baked goods (mixes okay). Even if you don’t bake, please come out and support the event by purchasing items for your holiday meals.

Sunday School Executive Committee Meeting
The Sunday School Executive Committee will meet Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 PM at Ameca Mexican Restaurant in West Memphis.

Christian Education Teachers Meeting
All Christian Education teachers and helpers will have a meeting Sunday, November 15 at 4:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Gideons Service
On Sunday, November 15 in the PM service, Richard Fritz will share about the Gideons and what they are doing in the community.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Kid's Fest 2009

Today's Announcements

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet on Friday, October 23 at the home of Patricia McGarrity (1506 Brentwood) for a time of fellowship.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of attending Youth Convention this year, the Revolve youth group will go to Village Creek for a weekend of camping, discipleship and tons of fun! The bus will leave the church on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 PM and return Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

New Member Recognition
We will recognize our new members in the 6:00 PM service, Sunday, October 25.

Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop will be open Tuesday, October 27 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a great time of fellowship.

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36. It includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
1. Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
2. Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
3. Put money in the offering. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)
The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 28 by 3:00 PM.

Revolve Fish Fry Fundraiser
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5. You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light! The last day to order is Wednesday, October 28.

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, October 29, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to join us and remember to bring a sack lunch.

Fall Back
Don’t forget to set your clock BACK one hour on Saturday, October 31.

Wedding Shower
We will bless Coleman and Haley Wescott with a wedding shower on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Since they will be traveling back to Virginia, please bring gift cards in lieu of gifts.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Upcoming Activities

WM Meeting
All ladies are invited to attend the Women’s Ministries meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, October 15, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to bring a sack lunch.

Angel Food Distribution
Angel Food distribution day is Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Family Life Center. If you would like to help with the distribution, please e-mail the office at wmfirstassembly@yahoo.com.

Cedar Hills Family Day
The 40 & Below Ladies group would like to invite all families to Cedar Hills Farm for a Family Day on Saturday, October 17. If you would like to attend, please contact LeeAnn Sturch at 901-626-9129. The cost is $8 per person plus a sack lunch. We will leave the church at 12:00 PM.

Passover Seder Meal/Service
If you enjoyed the Passover series Pastor Rusty preached about earlier in the year you do not want to miss Sunday night! We will have Jay Dockins with Rock of Israel lead us in a Passover Seder dinner on Sunday, October 18 at 5:30 PM in the Family Life Center. (Baby and Toddler nurseries will be provided.)
The order of service is:
1. Introduction and Symbolic Meal
2. Seder Dinner--
3. Seder Message--"Afikomen"
4. Closing
We look forward to seeing you for this exciting service/meal!

Deacons Breakfast
The deacons will meet Monday, October 19 at 6:00 AM at Shoney's.

Tuesday Treasures
Ladies mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 20 for Tuesday Treasures at 6:30 PM. This will be a great time of fellowship, worship and discipleship. There will be 4 “nuggets of treasure” offered.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet on Friday, October 23 at the home of Patricia McGarrity (1506 Brentwood) for a time of fellowship.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of attending Youth Convention this year, the Revolve youth group will go to Village Creek for a weekend of camping, discipleship and tons of fun! The bus will leave the church on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 PM and return Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

Kid's Fest 2009
We are so excited about this year’s Kid’s Fest!
It will start with a Kid’s Crusade with the Harness family and of course, Karate Man, Wednesday, October 28-Friday, October 30 in the Family Life Center at 6:30 PM.
Saturday,October 31, the Kid’s Fest Carnival will be from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Then at 5:00 PM we will have Trunk r Treat.
Sunday, November 1, we will have Sunday School at 9:30 AM and close out the Fest with a Family service at 10:30 in FLC. We will have a 6:00 PM service.

Revolve Fish Fry
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday,November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5.You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light!

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36.
The basket includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
1. Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
2. Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
3. Put money in the offering basket. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)
The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 PM.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

10/6 Announcements

WM Leadership Team Meeting
There will be a meeting for the WM Leadership team on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Deacons Meeting
The deacons meeting is Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty’s conference room.

Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat
Instead of Youth Convention this year, we are having our own Revolve Camping Discipleship Retreat at Village Creek! Woo Hoo! This retreat takes place Friday, October 23rd-Sunday, October 25th. We will be leaving from the church on Friday at 5:00 pm and will be returning to the church Sunday at 11:45 am. Those who are involved in band or football on Friday night may still come when you can. We will work towards having a group meet at the church after the game, if needed. This weekend costs only $25 per person. (Free for the winning team in Blitz!) The retreat consists of tent camping, worship around the bonfire, smores, various sporting games, discipleship classes, fishing, walking trails, and loads of awesomeness!
If you are planning on attending, be sure to sign up at the table in the gym. Sign-ups and the $25 are due no later than Wednesday, October 7th!
You do not want to miss this event!

Beth Moore Conference at the FedEx Forum
Beth Moore will be at the FedEx Forum on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.You may purchase tickets on-line at www.lifeway.com. If you would like to carpool, please meet at the church Friday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 7:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Adams.

Young at Heart Bake Sale
The Young at Heart will have a Bake Sale at the Crawfordsville Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10. The festival will open at 9:00 AM. If you are not able to bring your baked good to the festival, please drop it off at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM.

Homecoming Weekend
Please join us Saturday, October 10-Sunday, October 11 for a Homecoming Weekend! Saturday, we will have a reception from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Family Life Center in honor of our former pastors and staff. Sunday, there will not be an 8:00 AM service, Sunday School will begin at 9:30 AM followed with our 10:30 AM service in the Family Life Center. Our special guests will be former pastor Randy Helms, Karen, and their youngest son, Jonathan. Following the service we will have an Ole’ Time Potluck lunch at the Eugene Woods Civic Center. The church will provide the meat, rolls and drinks. If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a vegetable dish and dessert and M-Z is asked to bring a salad and dessert.

Angel Food Orders
October Angel Food menus are available at each entrance or you may go on-line to www.angelfoodministries.com to place your order. On-line orders are due Sunday, October 11 and walk-in orders are due Monday, October 12 by 3:00 PM.

Cedar Hills Family Day
The 40 & Below Ladies group would like to invite all families to Cedar Hills Farm for a Family Day on Saturday, October 17. If you would like to attend, please contact LeeAnn Sturch by Sunday, October 11 at 901-626-9129. The cost is $8 per person plus a sack lunch. We will leave the church at 12:00 PM.

Wedding Shower
We will honor Brad Marotti and Natalie Snyder with a wedding shower on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at The Gift Cottage, The Pitchfork, Wal-Mart, Target and Macy’s.

Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This year we would like to help out families in our community during the Thanksgiving holiday with a food basket that is available through Angel Food Ministries for $36.
The basket includes a roasting hen, boneless netted ham, frozen diced sweet potatoes, frozen corn cobbetts, frozen cranberries, ready to cook cornbread dressing, heat and serve dinner rolls, brown gravy mix and a dessert item.
The three ways to purchase one for a family in need are:
Order on-line at www.angelfoodministries.com to pay with a debit or credit card. (Please call the church office to notify us you have ordered one to give out.)
Come by the office to pay by cash or check.
Put money in the offering basket. (Please mark your envelope the money is for a Thanksgiving basket.)The deadline to order a basket is Wednesday, October 28 by 3:00 PM.

Revolve Youth Fish Fry Fundraiser
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5. You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Upcoming Events

Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, September 26, the Ladies Lunch Fellowship is excited to host a Bible Book Club. The group will meet for lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall and then discuss different books of the Bible. All ladies are invited to bring a sack lunch and join us as we discuss Galatians.

Girls Ministries Sleepover
The National Girls Ministries Sleepover scheduled for Friday, September 25 at Brinkley First Assembly has been cancelled.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will have a country dinner on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Dress casual and bring your favorite country dish, meat will be provided.

Fall Fun Day at Village Creek
The Revolve youth will leave for Village Creek on Saturday, September 26 at 10:30 AM. The cost is $5. We will be cooking out and playing various outdoor games. You don’t want to miss it!

Eight Street Mission Golf Tournament
The 10th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the 8th Street Mission is Saturday, September 26 at The Greens of Marion. For more information, please contact Richard Fritz at 901-219-8481.

Generations Sunday School Class
Generations is a new Sunday School class beginning Sunday, September 27 at 9:30 AM in the Family Life Center. It will bring your family together to read God’s Word and see it come alive in a memorable setting. No matter what your family looks like—young, older, single, married, divorced, widowed, single parent, “empty nest” or your nest is full, come be a part of a new and exciting class.

Honor Star Celebration
On Sunday, September 27, we will highlight the Honor Daisies, Prims and Stars in the 6:00 PM service. There will be a reception following service in the FLC.

Deacons Breakfast
The deacons will meet on Monday, September 28 at 6:00 AM at Shoney’s.

Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop will be open Tuesday, September 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a great time of fellowship.

Tuesday’s Treasures
Tuesday’s Treasures is a night of fun, fellowship and digging for treasure sponsored by Women’s Ministries Bible Studies. The first “mini-retreat” is Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM. The four “nuggets” will be Health Issues by Connie Bramucci, Truths from the Bible by Dorinda Blann, Learn a New Hobby by Kay Dragges and Women’s Issues by Courtney Wilson. For more information, please see Laurie Adams.

Deacons Meeting
The deacons meeting is Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM in Pastor Rusty’s conference room.

4F Club
The 4F Club will be going to Leonard’s BBQ, Friday, October 2 for a time of fellowship. Adults of all ages are invited to attend. We will meet at the church at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions,

Men’s Breakfast
All men are invited to the Men’s Ministries breakfast on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00 AM in the Family Life Center.

Revolve at the Zoo
The Revolve Youth group will spend Saturday, October 3 at the zoo. The cost is $13 per person. Please meet at the church at 9:00 AM.

Genesis Meeting
There will be a meeting for all members of Genesis on Sunday, October 4 at 4:30 PM in the Family Life Center.

CORE Team Meeting
All members of CORE are encouraged to attend the CORE meeting on Sunday, October 4 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center.