Announcements

<Updated Sunday, Aug 14th>

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Aug 15 Mexico Mission trip

Sept 04 New Members class

MEXICO MISSIONS

Please be in prayer for our team as they travel and serve in Puebla.

-Team members: Danny H, Brian & Sherri L, Faith Miller, Blake G, Makaenne F, Jerry J, Tom & Lisa J, Gary & Candi G, Pastor Ed.

NEW MEMBER CLASS

Anyone interested in joining our membership (or just wanting to learn more about what FBC is founded on) is invited to attend a new member's class beginning in September. We will meet weekly during Sunday school. See Pastor Ed or Kim S if interested.

FELLOWSHIP FOR 8

An opportunity for closer relationships within the FBC family. Fellowship for 8 is a fun and unique way to gather together and break bread. Choose a partner and then 4 partnerships will be assigned together for monthly meetings around a meal. Sign up by Aug 21st. Pairs can be couples, siblings, widows, whatever, and children are welcome with their parents. If you have questions, see Heather C or Vicki B.

PARENT DATE NIGHT

The FBC youth will be offering child sitting on Sept 16th from 5:30-9p. Take advantage of this opportunity to have a night out with your spouse. Cost is $5 per family and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Maelee D so we can make sure we have enough supplies and workers.

GOOD NEWS CLUB

*Will resume in fall semester

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Year-round giving ideas: Head/Hair accessories: ball caps, hair clips, bows, pony tail holders, barrettes, watches, sunglasses, bandanas, bracelets. There is a drop-off box in the foyer. See Jill or Leah B with any questions.

PREEMPTIVE PRAYER

Everyone is invited on Sunday mornings to a prayer session for our church, our community, and our country. We will meet in Pastor Ed's office at 8:30a.

WOMEN'S STUDY

*On break till fall.*

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

The Monday Morning study meets each week at 8a. Current study is selected topics from Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology".

YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES

Guys study meets Monday nights at 6 at FBC, studying "The Son Who Learned Obedience". See Pastor Matt with any questions.

Gals study is in break for the summer.

YOUTH PROGRAM

The Wednesday night youth program meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Contact Allison H to help or ask questions.

Games: Tom Jones

Ages 2-9: Hannah F, Carrie H

Ages 10+: Pastor Ed

CHURCH DIRECTORY

New phone number, address, or family picture? Now's the time to update your information on the church directory app. If you're not already a part, see Kim S to get started.

LOST AND FOUND

There is now a lost and found cabinet just inside the entrance to the old fellowship hall. If you've misplaced anything, check it out.

CHURCH TEXTS

Prayer requests and urgent notices can be submitted by texting or emailing to "text@cobdenfbc.com". These will be reviewed before distributing as appropriate. Sign up to receive the daily blast at text signup.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TEACHING: II Peter

Aug 03 Pastor Matt

Aug 10 Dan Hartline

Aug 17 Pastor Matt

Aug 24 Brian Lukes

Aug 31 Review and Social

NURSERY

If you can volunteer to be a part, contact Charlotte.

Schedule:

Aug 07 Larry & Susan Y

Aug 14 Chelsey N, Heather C

Aug 21 Beth & Kennedie M

Aug 28 Cheryl S, Heidi B, Debbie S

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS

Our family meals are each Wednesday at 5:30p. Cost is still $5/person, $15/family - all inclusive. Please arrive early so we can clear the area for the youth program by 6:30.

*Summer break

Pastor's Corner