We invite you to join us next week as our pastor, Jim Wheeler, will begin a new series entitled, "The Lord is My Shephard" from Psalm 23. You're also invited to review our previous series, "Why Worry."

We also invite you to check out one of our Bible Study classes that meet at 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.

So, come early next week, grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a great morning, a fresh start to a new week! (See our complete schedule here.) See you then.

Fill the Grocery Cart First Sunday of Each Month

Please get into the habit of bringing donations for the Grocery Cart on the first Sunday of each month. Items needed include cereal, canned meat, pancake mix, and pasta.

Annual Senior Banquet

Thursday, September 9th - 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $15.00 per person

Reservations due by August 29th.

Bible Study Enrollment

Have you enrolled in a Bible Study class yet? If not, take a look at the classes and times we have to offer and choose one that you think might suit you. When you arrive, the class teacher will be happy to welcome you and get you signed up.

Serving Opportunities

Are you plugged in yet? Check out these areas that could use your help and sign up!

Minister of Worship Schedule

Friday, September 10:
  6:00pm, Rehearse with band, worship team and media team

Saturday, September 11:
  9:30am, Rich and Kelly Cowan meet with the Choir and First Worship Committee

Sunday, September 12:
  9:00am and 10:30am, Rich and Kelly Cowan lead in worship
  5:00pm, Meet and Greet with the Cowans
  Business Meeting following to Vote

Our 25th Year
"Standing Firm Yesterday,
Today, and Tomorrow."

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events, celebrations and how you can get involved over the coming year!

Are you attending our Wednesday evening bible studies? If not, you're missing out on the highlight of the week. We're currently studying Philippians, and our Wednesday evenings include a full worship service and inspiring music. Won't you join us?

Employment Opportunity

Our Director of Children's Ministry has chosen to step down next month. We thank her for years of service and dedication!

We are currently accepting applications for a new Director of Children's Ministry. You can read more about the position here, as well as apply.

eOutreach

How many of you have Facebook accounts? Twitter? Did you know that you can easily share content from this site with your online friends and family? Most of you have connections online that need God's grace, and if you share with them last week's message or one of our staff's columns, they might listen!

Visit the Listen Online page or the Columns section, find a message, and then use the Facebook and Twitter buttons to share it with your friends.

Stay tuned on more ideas for how you can reach out to your friends and family online.

MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE UPDATE

The MPTF is seeking to determine the potential use for the current property. A discussion regarding adjacent land has taken place. An architectural firm is developing concept drawings for the maximum use of our campus. The committee will make all recommendations to the appropriate church committees. The final decisions will be made at a Special-called Business Meeting.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVANCE

Our next SS Enrollment Goal IS 550
Sometime during 2011, we will reach 700.

If you have not heard about the College Class, check with Josh Anderson. If you don’t know Josh, ask someone to introduce you to him.

IN THE PLANNING STAGE:

New Married Young Adult Class at the 10:30 SS Hour.

We are a “GREAT EXPECTATION SS”

Christmas Musical 2010

KICKOFF REHEARSAL - Saturday, September 11, 9:30am

Calling all singers and instrumentalists
- traditional and contemporary -
to join us for this rehearsal and
introduction to the Christmas
program on December 19.

Youth Paintball Outreach

September 11 - Four adult sponsors are needed. Please see Tom Papez.

Apple Knocking - October 7th

The Senior Crew will be going by car pool to Eckert's Orchard in Grafton, IL to pick apples and visit their general store. Lunch is then at the Lodge in Pere Marquette State Park. Cost is $15 per person. Sign up on the Senior Adult Bulletin Board.

2011 Budget Request Sheets are in the mailboxes. Please meet with your committees and return completed forms by October 3.

Ladies Fall Bible Study

Starting Sept. 13, a new Ladies Bible Study will begin meeting. Click here for more information and to sign up.

25th Anniversary Committee
sponsoring
Church-wide Picnic
Sunday, September 19
4:00-7:00 P.M.
Boulevard Park

Click here for more information.

There is a college student whose Mom is moving away. Does anyone have room to house one of our finest? See Tom Papez for details.