September 2013 Bulletin Highlights


September 22, 2013

Church News


Fall Festival:  September 28th  11:00 am  – 5:00 pm
It’s here!  We are excited, and we are ready!  Tell your friends, family and neighbors.  It’s going to be a fantastic day!

One Heart All Cape Worship Service:  September 29th
We invite you to join us as we come together with other Cape Cod churches as one body before the Lord to worship Him with one heart, and pray in unity for Cape Cod .  

Men’s Fellowship:  Saturday, October 26th
Come be a part of this kick off fellowship event at The Lanes Bowl and Bistro in Mashpee.  See Chris Lerch for all the details. 

Financial Peace University:  6 – 7:30pm
See Tiger or Brenda Loud for more information.

Generation Change:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
For teens in grades 7-12.  See Mike Vachon for more information or if you can’t attend during Discipleship Hour and want to take advantage of this additional opportunity.

Women of Faith Conference:  Important update!
As in the past, a boxed lunch is available for purchase for the Saturday portion of the conference.  You must go online to reserve your lunch by October 24th.  Cost per lunch is $12.00  Regular or veggie options are available.  Reservations can be made at http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/believe-god-can-do-anything-hartford-ct/.   Order by Oct. 11th to have your lunch voucher mailed directly to you.

Ministry Opportunities


-Volunteer for a Computer Basic’s Class for our Seniors:  We’re looking for someone to help out our seniors with the computer basics.  Connect with Judy Bilodeau or let us know on your connection card.

-Cleaning Team: There is currently an opening for cleaning  for the 1st Sunday of each month. 
 


September 15, 2013

Church News

Financial Peace University:  6 – 7:30pm
See Tiger or Brenda Loud for more information.

Generation Change:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
For teens in grades 7-12.  See Mike Vachon for more information or if you can’t attend during Discipleship Hour and want to take advantage of this additional opportunity.

Deacon/Elder’s Meeting:  September 16th   6:30 pm

Fall Festival:  September 28th  11:00 am  – 5:00 pm
See Bulletin Insert for all the details!

Women of Faith Conference:  Important update!
As in the past, a boxed lunch is available for purchase for the Saturday portion of the conference.  You must go online to reserve your lunch by October 24th.  Cost per lunch is $12.00  Regular or veggie options are available.  Reservations can be made at http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/believe-god-can-do-anything-hartford-ct/.   Order by Oct. 11th to have your lunch voucher mailed directly to you.
Ministry Opportunities

-Volunteer for a Computer Basic’s Class for our Seniors:  We’re looking for someone to help out our seniors with the computer basics.  Connect with Judy Bilodeau or let us know on your connection card.

-Nursery Coordinator: This position would entail overseeing the scheduling of nursery volunteers and ensuring coverage.
-Cleaning Team: There is currently an opening for cleaning  for the 1st Sunday of each month. 

Please indicate on your connection card if you can help out and be a blessing to your church family in any of these areas!


Our Church in Action!


Feeding Friends Outreach Update:

We are cooking again!  Praise God!  We have been able to bless the people of our community with over 40 meals in the past few months.  Those mourning from the loss of  loved ones,  recovering from surgeries, recovering  from  accidents, moving out of state, living on the streets, recovering from the loss of a home due to fire and suffering financial hardships:  these are the people we have helped.  Please join us Sunday September 22nd 1:30 pm, Sullivan Hall, Camp Lyndon as we prepare more meals to bless others.  Let Kelly or Colleen know if you are interested.  


September 8, 2013

Church News


Sunday Morning Fall Schedule Resumes Today


Worship Service  9:00 am
Coffee & Fellowship 10:15 - 10:45 am
Discipleship Hour 10:45 - l1:45  am


Baptism Sunday:  Today!

Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Next study begins September 13th  9:30 – 11:30  Believing God by Beth Moore.

Financial Peace University:  Begin’s Today, 6 – 7:30pm
See Tiger or Brenda Loud for more information.

Generation Change:  Today 10:45 am or 6:00 pm
Generation Change is an all-new suite of Bible studies, taught by Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze, designed to lead teens, grades 7-12, to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money—and how it all works together.  Cost per student is $30.00.  This is an exciting opportunity to get our kids started out on the right path financially:  God’s path!  Invite your friends.   It’s open to all teens!

Deacon/Elder’s Meeting:  September 16th   6:30 pm

                    

Forestdale Family
 Fall Festival
Saturday, September 28th
11 - 5 pm

Preparations are well underway, and we are so excited!  This is our biggest outreach event in our community: quite an opportunity for us to show them the love of Christ by offering them this completely FREE day of fun.

We are in need of some monitor help the following areas:
(must be 16 years or older)

Dunk Tank             Obstacle Challenge
Basketball Challenge         Soccer Challenge

 Please check your schedules and let us know on the sign-up if you can lend a hand on this fun-filled day!

Hay Rides  Chili Contest Balloon Art Free Raffles  Estimation Jars  Cake Walk  Face Painting  B-ball Challenge Obstacle Challenge  Caramel Apples  Pie Eating Contest  Churros  Pumpkin Decorating  Minute to Win It   Dunk Tank  Burgers/Hot Dogs  Fire Pit  Popcorn

Be sure to invite your friends and family!
 




Women of Faith Conference:  Important update!

As in the past, a boxed lunch is available for purchase for the Saturday portion of the conference.  You must go online to reserve your lunch by October 24th.  Cost per lunch is $12.00  Regular or veggie options are available.  Reservations can be made at http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/believe-god-can-do-anything-hartford-ct/.   Order by Oct. 11th to have your lunch voucher mailed directly to you. 

Ministry Opportunities

-Volunteer for a Computer Basic’s Class for our Seniors:  We’re looking for someone to help out our seniors with the computer basics.  Connect with Judy Bilodeau or let us know on your connection card.

-Nursery Coordinator: This position would entail overseeing the scheduling of nursery volunteers and ensuring coverage.
-Cleaning Team: There is currently an opening for cleaning  for the 1st Sunday of each month. 

Please indicate on your connection card if you can help out and be a blessing to your church family in any of these areas!


September 1, 2013


Church News
Sunday Morning Fall Schedule Resumes September 8th 

Worship Service  9:00 am
Coffee & Fellowship 10:15 - 10:45 am
Discipleship Hour 10:45 - l1:45  am

Baptism Sunday:  September 8th
If you’re interested in being baptized next week, or would like to find out more about Baptism, please indicate on the back side of the attached Connection Card and put in the offering plate.

Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Next study begins September 13th  9:30 – 11:30  Believing God by Beth Moore.

Financial Peace University
If you're feeling financially overwhelmed and don't know where to begin to get a handle on your finances, you've come to the right place! Dave Ramsey's
9 week course, Financial Peace University.   The next session of FPU is beginning Sunday evening, September 8th    Check out our Resources link under the Family News tab on our website to find out all the details if you have even the slightest interest in finding out more about this life-changing course. To register, visit our website (www.forestdalebaptistchurch.com) for the link.

Introducing:  Generation Change
Generation Change is an all-new suite of Bible studies, taught by Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze, designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money—and how it all works together. In the three different teaching series, students are equipped with biblical principles to BE who God created them to be, DO more with their money, and GO out into the world ready to write their story.  Designed for teens in grades 7-12, this class will be offered at two times:  You can attend either Sunday morning during the Discipleship Hour or Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm, here at the church.   It is a 9 week course that begins September 8th and will run simultaneously with FPU.  Cost per student is $30.00.  This is an exciting opportunity to get our kids started out on the right path financially:  God’s path!  Invite your friends.   It’s open to all teens!

Fall Festival:  September 28th  11:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Women of Faith Conference:  Important update!
As in the past, a boxed lunch is available for purchase for the Saturday portion of the conference.  You must go online to reserve your lunch by October 24th.  Cost per lunch is $12.00  Regular or veggie options are available.  Reservations can be made at http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/believe-god-can-do-anything-hartford-ct/.    Need an update on your balance?  Check with Kelly