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Pastor Appreciation Month
Isn’t it amazing what God has done in our lives this year? Sometimes we try too hard to help and sometimes we don’t try hard enough. Please let Dr. Tilley and the entire staff know how much you appreciate their service this month as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation this October!

Ladies Sunday School Study
Beginning Sunday, October 24, Audrey Almeida will lead a 6 week study during the Sunday School hour. The study titled Fingerprints of God: Recognize God’s Touch on Your Life, helps women come to know the wonder of God’s tender touch on their lives.

Ladies Fall Retreat
Friday night, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6
Speaker: Jen Hatmaker
Hampton Inn and Suites in Longview
Contact Lacy Jones 903-693-2325 for more information.

Operation Christmas Child
It’s that time of year again for Operation Christmas Child. The Friendship Class has begun collecting for the Franklin Graham ministry. Needed items are t-shirts for boys and girls ages 10-12, socks, small flashlights, small toys, and money for postage. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Cruise With Your FBC Friends
A 7-day Princess Cruise to New England and Canada is being planned for September 24, 2011.  An information meeting is scheduled for November 14.  Please mark your calendars!

Great Time to Start Sunday School
Each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. faithful teachers lead our 33 classes in Bible study. If you are not presently involved in a class I encourage you to begin. Sunday School is a great place to study God’s Word and develop close friendships.

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Children's Ministry Latest News -

Ages 3 – Pre-K:  (2^nd – 4^th, 5^th Sundays). Pick up your children as usual after Sunday Morning Bible Study. Bring them to the Adult Worship Service with you until Children’s Time with Ms. Joyce. After Children’s Time, Ms. Jamie Bickham will carry them to the FBC Activity Center gym. Please come to the Activity Center to pick up your child immediately after the Adult Worship.

Ages K – 2^nd Grade:  (2^nd – 4^th, 5th Sundays). Your children will join you in the sanctuary until Children’s Time with Ms. Joyce. After Children’s Time, Ms. Julie McRight will lead them to the Activity Center.  Please come to the Activity Center to pick up your child immediately after Adult Worship.

Grades 3 – 6:  (2^nd – 4^th, 5th Sundays). This service is known as “Kids in L.I.G.H.T.” which is an acronym for Living In Grace, Hope and Truth. After Sunday morning Bible Study, students will walk to the Student Center.  At the end of L.I.G.H.T. services, all students will remain in the student center until adult worship is dismissed.  Your student will join you then.

* The first Sunday of each month no children’s services will be held. First Baptist families are encouraged to worship together.

*Families of children attending children’s services will be asked to serve as volunteers on a rotating schedule.

*Every family is asked to establish a “reconnect” plan for immediately after Sunday worship services!
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ALONG THE WAY by Brother Don Collins
Minisermons & anecdotes from Brother Collins. Cost is $12.95 - proceeds support the Baptist Medical Missions International. Dr. Tilley says, "Don challenges us to see life and ministry through a different perspective.  To go beyond what is comfortable and predictable, and reach for a level that compels and inspires people to respond." (Click on book for larger image.)

F.A.I.T.H. Outreach meets Sundays at 5:00pm in the Student Center. FAITH is a non-confrontational way to witness to family and friends for Christ. Will you stand before the Heavenly Father and feel embarrassed for never telling another person about Jesus Christ?  For more information call Joe Hull at 903-693-4978.