Weekly Reminders

Thank you all for joining us as we celebrate Homecoming 2024, and welcome back to the Rev. Dr. Wallace and Mrs. Peggy Wheeles! Wallace served EFMC from 1996 to 2004, making him our 88th pastor! Wallace is remembered fondly, and it was in his tenure here that the Contemporary Service which used to meet in the Fellowship Hall was founded. Wallace is preaching on Matthew 22:37-40 and 1st Corinthians 13, on the topic, “Your Love Life in Question?” Following the Worship Service, please join us in the Fellowship Hall for BBQ, coleslaw and lots more!

Blessings,
Pastor John

Check It Out:
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Evening Chapel Service
"Fear, Hallowe'en, and Hope" considers some of the ancient and modern traditions around this time of the year, remembering the Key Scripture for the service found in Deuteronomy 18:10-14. Occult activities can lead to dangerous and sinful pursuits. Christians do not celebrate fear; we celebrate the One who freed us from fear. Death has no power in the face of joyful faith.

Sunday School
With our special Homecoming Service and Dinner, the Sunday School Classes will not be meeting this Sunday. BUT, just a reminder, classes for all ages will be meeting again next week! Attending Sunday School is a great way to get to know other Christians and to grow deeper in our faith.

No Tuesday Night Bible Study
Pastor John will be out of town on Tuesday, Oct. 29, so the Bible Study will not be meeting this coming week. We’ll be back on tract next week, Nov. 5. Election night is a great night to spend some time studying the Bible!

Picture Make-Up Days
We will be set up again this Sunday, October 27th. If you are not able to make it this Sunday to have your picture taken for the new directory, it is not too late, please call the church office and make a picture appointment!

As we prepare for the Christmas season, we are now accepting donations for the beautiful poinsettias that will be displayed throughout the church. Poinsettias can be donated in honor of or in memory of a loved one for $10 each.

Forms will be available at the entrances and on the church website; all donations must be submitted by Monday, November 4th.

Be on the lookout this week for more information about Operation Christmas Child!

Our annual Youth Fall Festival fundraiser is October 30th from 5:30-8:00 and we need volunteers for the following to help make our event successful!
-Cakes / desserts / misc. sweet treats
-Candy for prizes
-Trunk-or-Treat participants (if you need help with a theme please call the church office) Please let Bryce or Jodi know if you plan to do a Trunk so we make sure we have enough.

Sunday, October 27
10:00 am - Combined Service
6:00 pm - Evening Chapel Service

Tuesday, October 29
7:00 am - Biscuits & Bibles

Wednesday, October 30
5:30 pm - Fall Festival

Thursday, October 31
7:30 am - Lumberjacks Men’s Bible Study

Sunday, October 20, 2024

General Fund
Contributions this week......................................... $10,424.10
Contributions to date......................................... $366,493.30

Attendance Report
In-Person Worship .............................................................134
Sunday School.....................................................................40
Online...................................................................................235

Thank you all for your generous, faithful, and sacrificial giving. All donations help! We need to average $8,940 per week to meet the 2024 Budget.

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