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.

SUMMER NEEDLEWORK CIRCLE

Wednesdays through August 14, 9:30-11am, Parlor



Bring your UFO’s (Unfinished Fabric Objects) or grab a kit from the craft store, and join us for needlework and fellowship! Come and go. Contact Fanci Coyle at 817-291-4077 with questions.

JAVA & JESUS

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

Java & Jesus is taking a break for summer vacation. We will resume meeting in the fall. Keep an eye on the eNews for updates! 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.

August 12 - Acts 4:32-37

August 19 - James 1:19-27

August 26 - Romans 3:19-26

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Squeeze bottles of jelly*

Ritz crackers*

Canned pasta sauce

Spaghetti

Canned corn

Canned soup

Cornbread mix

Canned chili

Canned chicken

Canned mixed fruit

Rice (1 lb. bags)

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!

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.