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Family First Newsletter

October 19, 2016

From the Pastor

Rev. Steve Ramsdell

"Our God is Big Enough emphasis continues to catch the attention of churches outside of Waco. I just heard of a new church start that has used the God is Big Enough theme in their launch. They are passing out green bracelets with God is Big Enough on each one. I've received calls from several pastors asking me how to make GIBE work for them so they can do a similar series through their ministries. It's become a weekly event to receive calls about how to begin a new ministry or how to implement a new worship service. I'm always happy to help further the cause of Christ by sharing things we have learned and done. I'd much rather be a "headlight" church versus a "taillight" church since one of our visions is to help other churches reach out effectively in the name of Christ as they learn through our successes and failures.

I want to remind you to wear your name tags at worship. Our names are a special gift to our

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Food for Families

Now - November 18

Please help Central Texans with non-perishable food items, canned meats and vegetables, cereal, baby food, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, flour, sugar, cornmeal, pasta and sauces.

Bins are located throughout the church.

Men for Missions Luncheon

November 6, 10:50 .m. - 12:30 p.m.

Family Life Center

In honor of our veterans, the Men for Missions All Church Luncheon menu will include: roast beef or fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes. Price: Veterans eat free; others -- what the Lord would have you pay.

Proceeds: 2017 Mission Trips to Haiti.

International Day of Prayer

November 6

Join us on November 6 as we participate in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This important day is set aside for us to remember the Christians around the world who suffer persecution because they confess Jesus Christ as Lord.

Family First Celebration Day

Sunday, November 13

Joyful Noise sings in the 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. services. The second grade will also be presented with their Bibles in these services. Family lunch and a service project will begin at 12 p.m. in the Family Life Center to cap this day of celebration.

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