E-Prompter - May 26, 2009

Sunday, May 31 Join us as we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit! Wear your brightest colors to worship - red, orange and yellow - as we glorify the Lord together. Covenant with First Church of God On Sunday morning, May 31st, we will recognize those who are new to our church and wish to make it their church 'home'. First Church of God does not have a formal membership, but we do encourage those who have decided to make this their 'home' church to sign a covenant and be recognized by the congregation.

Loose Change Sunday Don't forget to bring in your loose change Sunday, May 31. Your contributions will help many who are in need within our community.

Children's Church and Sunday School

Our last Sunday for both Children's church and regular Sunday School will be next Sunday, May 31st. Summer Christian Education classes will begin on Sunday, June 7th.

Our 2009 Graduates Check our Family News page for a list of our graduating seniors. Future plans and open house information is also listed.

May 29 - Middle Ground Bonfire Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at Olan & Erin's 7240 N. Wisner Rd in Breckenridge. Hot dogs, brats and buns with the fixings and lemonade will be provided. Please bring your own chairs and a snack/dessert to share. Call 989.842.1346 or email erin_humm@yahoo.com for directions. We will still get together if there is rain... we will just head inside! Childcare will NOT be provided.

La Ceiba Honduras Fundraiser

The August Honduras group to La Ceiba is selling Pampered Chef as a fund-raiser. Forms are available at the Welcome Center and need to be turned in by Sunday, May 31st. Should anyone be interested in going on the trip in August, we still have a couple seats available, please contact Rachel Messer or phone 989-801-0608.

June 7 - Sierra Leone Meeting

All persons interested in participating in the missions trip to Sierra Leone, West Africa October 29 - November 12 are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday, June 7th at 5:00 pm at the church . This is open to all medical and non-medical persons.

June 11 - Summer Serve

A Youth Alliance Event Thursday, June 11th from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Junior and Senior High students from First Church of God will join with other area youth ministries for a day of service in Gratiot county. All groups will meet and depart from the YFC center where work projects will be assigned and students will gather at the end of the day to share experiences. This event is free and lunch will be provided. All participating students will also receive a T-shirt. Please contact Pastor Ben for a sign-up form as you must register by next Sunday, May 24th to be placed on a Summer Serve team.

Aerobics Child Care Worker Needed

His Place is seeking two childcare workers to begin in September for all aerobics classes. This is a paid position with approximately 10 hours of childcare. Please contact Chris or Connie at His Place or by phone at 463-1676.

His Place Summer Camps

Details of all the fun scheduled to take place this summer - NOW ONLINE!

Warner Camps

Camp dates and registration sheets are on the bulletin board downstairs by the 2's and 3's room. Scholarships in the amount of $50 are also available to everyone who is a member and completes a scholarship form. Completed forms must be returned to Diana Kushion no later than two weeks before the camp date. Questions? Contact Stephanie Leppien or call 466-2073.

Baby Bottle Boomerang

We have a wonderful opportunity to support Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County and their many life affirming programs. Please stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a baby bottle that you can take and fill with change, bills or a check. Please also use these bottles in your home as a reminder to pray for their ministry as you fill it with your loose change. We ask for the bottles to be returned to church Father's Day weekend, Sunday, June 21st.

Family News

Please visit our Family News Page to keep informed of the updates we've received from our church family.

Visit Upcoming Events Page

Please visit our Upcoming Events Page to see all scheduled events.

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