POTLUCK THEOLOGY: A CHURCH FAMILY BRUNCH

Sunday, September 29, 10-11am

Potluck Theology is about bringing our best to the table to share with others and to strengthen our community. Bring your favorite brunch item (either made or bought by you) to share with our church family and guests at 10am on Sunday, September 29th. There will be no Sunday school that day. This a great time to visit with old and new friends, invite people to your Sunday school or Bible study, and find out what's going on in our church. The delight of Potluck Theology is that all are invited to the table, and we get to share out best with others.

LORD'S ACRE

Saturday, October 12, 10am-3pm

Mark your calendars for Lord's Acre on October 12th! It will be here soon, and preparations are underway. Here are some ways you can help:

• Donations of individually-packaged chips, snacks (protein bars, peanut butter crackers, pretzels, etc.), and drinks (cans of soda, bottles of water/sports drinks, juice boxes). These may be delivered to the marked bin in the Narthex.
• Plan to bring item(s) for the silent and/or live auction. Forms are available in the Narthex and on the church website, and may be turned in at the Connection Center.
• If you would like to be a vendor at Lord's Acre, please see the application on the church website.

ADULT MISSION TRIP - PROGRESS IN PERRYTON

October 2-6

Our work in Perryton is not done! Join us as we continue repairs on a mobile home that were started during the high school mission trip. We will be replacing metal siding, installing wood skirting, replacing a door and two windows, installing kitchen cabinets and countertop, and building a wood deck. Almost all work will be outdoors, and climbing or standing on a ladder will be required.

We will stay at the Waka Christian Center, where there are separate accommodations (bunkrooms and showers) for men and women. Maximum 20 participants. Sign up at the Connection Center. Please contact David Sides at 281-723-7345 with any questions.

PEDIATRICIAN IN YOUR POCKET: TEMPERAMENT, TIMEOUT, & TECHNOLOGY

September 11, 18, and 25, 6-7pm

Parents, join us Wednesday nights in September for a new parenting study, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dr. Erin Cleverly will facilitate. Have questions or need help with parenting? Let's use this forum to talk it through! While walk-ins are welcome, we'd love to know in advance if you're interested. Please email Teresa.

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN SERVICE EVENT

September 28, 8am-1pm, Clearfork Creek Farm

Join us at Clearfork Creek Farm, a non-profit organization that provides food to those in need in Parker County. We will be performing general repairs and maintenance, helping with tilling, tree pruning, and installation of new fencing. This event is open to all ages, so bring the whole family! Sign up at the Connection Center, or contact Mayo at 817-965-3573. Help us make an impact on this worthy organization!

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 20-24, Disaster Relief Center, Conroe

The Mission Center in Conroe, a mission of the Texas Conference, responds to natural disasters and homelessness with pre-assembled kits that serve immediate needs. They include adult and child backpacks, feminine hygiene kits, and flood buckets.

If you would like to be a part of this critical mission, please join us for four days of assembling kits in Conroe. The trip is October 20th-24th, and we work in a climate-controlled building. There is no fee; individual expenses include hotels, gas, and meals. Sign up at the Connection Center. Deadline to register is October 6th or when the team is filled. For more information email Alicia Henze or Peggy Badlato.

We are also accepting donations of supplies. Click here for our Amazon wish list.

FALL AT THE QUAD

Our youth ministry is back in full swing, and you don't want to miss the fun events we have planned! Mark your calendar for these important dates:

• Wednesday nights, August-September: Armor of God study, Quad
• Sunday, September 8,1-4pm, Bingo with Seniors at Bethesda Gardens in Benbrook
• Sundays, September 15 & 22, 3-7pm, Lord's Acre playhouse build, Quad, dinner included
• Sunday, September 29, 10am church brunch, no Sunday school; 2pm-6pm, Whirley Ball outing, $5 each

Contact Shannon Reynolds with questions, and stay tuned for more youth activities!

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am, Gathering Room

Ladies, be a part of Java & Jesus, beginning September 5th! Java & Jesus is a group for busy moms that focuses on becoming the women God created us to be. Our first study will be a 5-week study by Trillia Newbell called Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves. Invite a friend and join us! No reading required; nursery provided. For more info, contact Trudy Smith.

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



Men, start your week with a brief devotional, led by David Stubbs. Burritos and coffee will be served. This is an opportunity to meet new people and decompress. The goal is for those not retired, to get back on the road by 8:15, at the latest. A donation of $5 is asked to cover the cost.

September 2 - No meeting

September 9 - Matthew 20:25-28

September 16 - Ephesians 2:11-22

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Spaghetti (12-16 oz)

Cornbread mix

Canned pasta sauce

Cereal (regular size)

Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)

Canned green beans

Saltines

Canned chicken

Canned soup

Canned spaghetti

Canned ravioli

We appreciate your faithful support of this ministry! Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers, and we cannot accept items past their expiration dates. Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS - HELP NEEDED!

Please consider signing up to prepare a meal for your church family! Meals should feed around 60-70 people and cost less than $150. Expenses will be reimbursed through the church office. Sign up here. For meal ideas and "tips and tricks," please reach out to Brittany Opsahl or Kelly O'Donald.

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AREAS OF LIFE

Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing daily challenges.

• Alzheimer's Support Group & Kaleidoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
• Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month
• Caring Hearts/Stephen Ministers - offer compassionate and confidential prayer, support, and encouragement

For more information on any of these groups go to our Ministry Page at CLICK HERE.