FWC NEWS – NOVEMBER 24, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• MISSIONS EMPHASIS THIS WEEKEND
• POINTSETTIAS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
• CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOV. 30
• FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
• CHRISTMAS OUTREACH – ‘QUEEN FOR A NIGHT’ – DEC. 9
• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – DEC. 8
• SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT – DEC. 2
• WESLEYAN MEN’S LADIES NIGHT – DEC. 11
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS –LAST SUNDAY FOR TOILET PAPER!
• BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER – DEADLINE SOON!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- TONIGHT – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 25 & 26 – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available THIS SUNDAY after morning worship.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More info below!

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SPECIAL MISSIONS EMPHASIS THIS SUNDAY
Stop by the Mission Table in the foyer this Sunday, November 28th to find out more about the Persecuted Church and how you can pray for brothers and sisters in the faith around the world.


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POINTSETTIA ORDER FORMS – AVAILABLE NOW
It's time to place your order in Honor or in Memory of a loved one or friend! You may pick up an ordering envelope from the Welcome Centers, fill it out and place it in the offering plate. Deadline for orders to be turned into the church office is Monday, December 6^th.


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CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOVEMBER 30
The last CPAS concert of the year is coming up THIS COMING TUESDAY, November 30^th at 7pm! Newsong will be joined by Michael Tait (former member of DC Talk and current lead singer of the Newsboys) as well as new artist Kerrie Roberts! This will be a great way to kick off the holidays… you don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Church Office anytime during our office hours. (M-TH, 9-5pm and F, 9-1pm).

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY IN THE MAIN FOYER.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
A 1940’S CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
On December 11 at 7pm, FWC will present ‘A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming!’

Lt. Edwin Berry is stationed overseas during World War II and has been chosen to celebrate Christmas with his wife and children for a special homecoming. He is later called upon by his commander for a special (and dangerous) mission to save lives, which only he can fulfill, making his homecoming impossible. Join us as the true meaning of Christmas is dramatically illustrated!

“A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” is filled with upbeat, big band arrangements bringing the period fully to life, along with carols and beautiful songs of reassurance. They remind us that in the midst of dark times, God is in complete control and “all is calm, all is bright.”

Tickets are $5.00 and will be available Sunday after church in the Main Foyer. Net proceeds will benefit the USO.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - “QUEEN FOR A NIGHT”

Thank you to the many people who have volunteered to help with the “Queen For A Night” event. We have just a few volunteer spots left.

On Thursday evening, December 9th, FWC Missions will sponsor a Christmas event called “Queen for a Night” for the women at Leslie’s House, a homeless shelter for single women operated by West End Ministries. This is an opportunity for you to get involved in a Christmas Outreach for the less fortunate. Serving opportunities are listed below. Our remaining needs are highlighted:

Hostess Team – 2 more people
Serving Team- FULL
Decorating Team– FULL
Shopping Team– 2 more people responsible for purchasing gifts for the women
Knitting Team– 4 more people to knit scarves for the homeless women
Prepare Desserts—2 more people who would be willing to make a dessert
Clean Up- 3 more people willing to help with clean up
Musicians & Singers– FULL
New team! Appetizer Team- 2 or 3 people to prepare appetizers that would be served before the meal

Please contact Donna at 888-4523 or dguhr@firstwesleyan.org to volunteer for this event.


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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 8^th at 12 noon. Bring in the holidays by joining us for “Christmas Cranberries” presented by Rachelle Denny. Lunch will be provided by Company’s Coming. We will also play some Christmas games. The cost for this luncheon will be $8.00. Please RSVP by December 1^st to Donna at 888-4523.


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SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
On Thursday, December 2^nd at 7pm Song Garden Music Group Presents the 2010 Celebrate Christmas Concert featuring the Triumphant Quartet, The Collingsworth Family, & The Rick Webb Family in the FWC Auditorium.

Tickets are General Admission: $10 for Risers and $15 for Artist Circle (on the floor). Tickets are available at BICYCLE TOY AND HOBBY. These tickets are NOT available at the Church Office.

For ticket information call 668-0193 or www.songgardenmusicgroup.com

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HIGH POINT/THOMASVILLE WESLEYAN MEN
High Point – Thomasville Area Wesleyan Men’s Ladies Night will take place on Saturday, December 11^th at 6pm at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville. The evening will feature a home cooked dinner and entertainment by the Jay Stone Singers. Cost is $13 per person. For tickets contact Bill Reeves at 869-3461 or Jay Wood at 442-7274.


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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – TOILET PAPER
This Sunday is the last week for the Toilet Paper collection!

December’s item will be Canned Fruit and we’ll begin collecting for that NEXT SUNDAY!

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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER – DEADLINE SOON!
Bert Reed was our roving photographer at the Block Party and there are some fantastic shots of the church family. Visit this link, http://bertreed.instaproofs.com/ to view the photos available for free download or purchase. They will be available until the end of November which is coming up on Tuesday! All proceeds from the sales of the photos will come back to FWC! Check them out!

FWC NEWS – NOVEMBER 11, 2010

HAPPY VETERANS DAY! THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE IN OUR MILITARY!

IN THIS ISSUE:

• CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• DRIVEWAY & PARKING LOT TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES!
• FILL IN OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOV. 30^th
• FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – TICKETS AVAILABLE SUNDAY
• BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER
• BILL FAY AT FWC – THIS SUNDAY
• CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – LAST SUNDAY TO ORDER
• LAST SUNDAY REVELATION – MOVED TO 11/21!
• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – DEC. 8
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS –TOILET PAPER!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- THIS SUNDAY – International Evangelist Bill Fay. See below for more details.

- NOVEMBER 24 – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available THIS SUNDAY after morning worship.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More info below!

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CHURCH DRIVEWAY – PARKING LOT TRAFFIC CHANGES
Please be alert to the new church driveway/traffic lane changes that should be completed by this weekend, November 13/14!

There will be an enlarged painted island when coming in from Westchester Drive, starting near the Rite Aid entrance. The new two-way church driveway of the parking lot will be to the LEFT of the painted island, continuing LEFT of the first parking lot island before continuing, as before, toward the rear of the church.

A new, single, one way drive lane will lead under the canopies, branching off from the new main church driveway, which is suitable for passenger drop-off and pick-up.

This may be hard to visualize in writing, but we are introducing the concept so you can be aware of the new pattern when you arrive this weekend! Thanks!


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FILL IN OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Church Office is in need of people who would be willing to volunteer as our friendly receptionist on an as needed basis to fill-in when someone is on vacation or sick. Please call the church office at 884-1111 if you are interested.


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CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOVEMBER 30
The last CPAS concert of the year is coming up on November 30^th at 7pm! Newsong will be joined by Michael Tait (former member of DC Talk and current lead singer of the Newsboys) as well as new artist Kerrie Roberts! This will be a great way to kick off the holidays… you don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Church Office anytime during our office hours. (M-TH, 9-5pm and F, 9-1pm).

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY IN THE MAIN FOYER.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
A 1940’S CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
On December 11 at 7pm, FWC will present ‘A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming!’

Lt. Edwin Berry is stationed overseas during World War II and has been chosen to celebrate Christmas with his wife and children for a special homecoming. He is later called upon by his commander for a special (and dangerous) mission to save lives, which only he can fulfill, making his homecoming impossible. Join us as the true meaning of Christmas is dramatically illustrated!

“A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” is filled with upbeat, big band arrangements bringing the period fully to life, along with carols and beautiful songs of reassurance. They remind us that in the midst of dark times, God is in complete control and “all is calm, all is bright.”

Tickets are $5.00 and will be available beginning THIS SUNDAY after church in the Main Foyer. Net proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.


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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY – PHOTO REMINDER!
Bert Reed was our roving photographer at the Block Party and there are some fantastic shots of the church family. Visit this link, http://bertreed.instaproofs.com/ to view the photos available for free download or purchase. All proceeds from the sales of the photos will come back to FWC! Check them out!


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INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIST BILL FAY – NOVEMBER 14
On Sunday, November 14, International Evangelist Bill Fay will be speaking during the Sunday morning worship here at FWC.

He will also be presenting a seminar at 5pm that afternoon. The topic will be Sharing Your Faith Without Fear. This is a presentation of simple ways to share Christ. You don’t want to miss it!

Childcare will be provided for children ages seven and under.


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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – TREES FOR TROOPS
The Outreach Sunday School class is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Program to help raise money for the redesign of our Children’s Hallway!

You can order Christmas trees for yourself, as a gift for a family at FWC or as part of the ‘Trees for Troops’ program, where your tree will go to a service man or woman.

THIS SUNDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO ORDER and trees will be delivered on Saturday, December 4^th from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Check out the order form in the bulletin and drop it off in the Main Foyer after church THIS SUNDAY!


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LAST SUNDAY REVELATION STUDY
Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, Pastor Rick will be teaching his Revelation Study on Sunday, November 21 at 4pm in Room 108. Childcare will be provided for Preschool Age children and younger. Come out and join us for this in depth study on the Book of Revelation.


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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 8^th at 12 noon. Bring in the holidays by joining us for “Christmas Cranberries” presented by Rachelle Denny. Lunch will be provided by Company’s Coming. We will also play some Christmas games. The cost for this luncheon will be $8.00. Please RSVP by December 1^st to Donna at 888-4523.


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SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
On Thursday, December 2^nd at 7pm Song Garden Music Group Presents the 2010 Celebrate Christmas Concert featuring the Triumphant Quartet, The Collingsworth Family, & The Rick Webb Family in the FWC Auditorium.

Tickets are General Admission: $10 for Risers and $15 for Artist Circle (on the floor). Tickets are available at BICYCLE TOY AND HOBBY. These tickets are NOT available at the Church Office.

For ticket information call 668-0193 or www.songgardenmusicgroup.com

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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – TOILET PAPER
We are now collecting Toilet Paper for the West End Ministries Food Bank.

Thank you SO much for all of the Peanut Butter that was donated in October. What a great response we had!


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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME
ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.



UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE
Our records are only as good as the information we get from YOU!

If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

We want to keep you updated with event and other important information from the Pastors and staff here at FWC, so, please remember us if you change your contact info.

THANKS!



KEEPING UP WITH FWC

OUR BLOG: http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE: http://firstwesleyan.org/#/events/calendar

SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES:
We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 28

FWC NEWS – OCTOBER 28, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• CARNIVAL BLOCK PARTY – LAST MINUTE NEEDS!
• BILL FAY AT FWC – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• TECH TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• THANK YOU FROM TINA TAUBIN
• OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – MISSIONS DAY TRIP
• SENIOR ADULT MOVIE – NOVEMBER 3
• CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – ORDER NOW!
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – NEXT SUNDAY… TOILET PAPER!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- OCTOBER 31 – Costume Block Party – 5:30-7pm – THIS SUNDAY!!

- NOVEMBER 7 – All Saints Memorial Service during morning worship. We will take time to recognize those of our church family who have passed away from October through September. This is a beautiful service to celebrate the lives of loved ones.

- NOVEMBER 14 – International Evangelist Bill Fay. See below for more details.

- NOVEMBER 24 – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available at the church office, Bicycle Toy & Hobby & the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More details are coming soon!

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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY – LAST MINUTE NEEDS
If you would still like to be a part of the Block Party, it’s not too late! We can still use Baked Goods for the Cake Walk. All you need to do is bring them to the Children’s Area in Room 107 on Sunday Morning. We ask that you bring them pre-packaged this year. Bring them in a Ziploc bag or on a plate with Saran Wrap…enough for a family of four (ie. 4 cupcakes, a plate of cookies, etc.)

Please keep praying that we will bless our community! There are also a lot of details that will go into planning this event, so prayers are encouraged and appreciated!

ALSO, as a point of interest for those attending the Block Party, our very own Bert Reed will be our roving photographer at the event and will be taking photos that will be available for free viewing and download as well as for purchase. Keep an eye out for Bert taking photos at the Block Party!

COME ON OUT, ALL AGES! THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 – 5:30-7pm!

Contact Sheri Jennings in the church office (884-1111) if you have any questions about this year’s Costume Block Party! Or email, fwcnursery@aol.com!


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INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIST BILL FAY – NOVEMBER 14
On Sunday, November 14, International Evangelist Bill Fay will be speaking during the Sunday morning worship here at FWC.

He will also be presenting a seminar at 5pm that afternoon. The topic will be Sharing Your Faith Without Fear. This is a presentation of simple ways to share Christ. You don’t want to miss it!

We are in need of several volunteers to help with selling his merchandise during the evening seminar. If you will be attending the seminar and would be willing to help out, please contact Karen Parrish in the church office. You can call 888-4528 or simply respond to this email.

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TECH TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Tech Team is in need of some new volunteers to help make our Sunday morning services run smoothly! These folks are the ones who work behind the scenes to be sure everything happens as it should.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to help out with sound, lights, cameras and other technical stuff, now is your chance! Contact David Jennings to find out more, soundfwc@hotmail.com or 471-9128.

No experience is required. Training will be provided!

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THANK YOU FROM TINA TAUBIN
I would like to express a sincere “THANK YOU” to everyone for praying and encouraging me and my family with your love, cards, and meals through my surgery and recovery. They meant more to me/us than can be expressed in words. May God bless you for the way you were used to bless us this past month. Thank you! ~ Tina Taubin


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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – MISSIONS DAY TRIP
Do you have a heart for Missions? Here is a local opportunity to touch hearts and change lives of children around the world.

We will be taking a team of volunteers down to the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte on Saturday, December 4^th from 2-9pm. This event is open to the entire church family but volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Here is a good opportunity for families that would like to work together. We will help to prepare shoe boxes for shipment overseas. There will be a lot of standing. Transportation will be provided.

Once you experience this awe-inspiring process, you’ll want to go back year after year!

Please call Donna at 888-4523 for reservations. Deadline to sign up is November 11th.


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SENIOR ADULT MOVIE
One Night with the King starring Peter O’Toole & Omar Sharif. November 3^rd at 3pm in room 106. This is a FREE event for Seniors. Snacks will be provided. If you are coming from Westchester Village apartments and would like to come through the connector, please call Donna at 888-4523 by November 2^nd.


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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – TREES FOR TROOPS
The Outreach Sunday School class is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Program to help raise money for the redesign of our Children’s Hallway!

You can order Christmas trees for yourself, as a gift for a family at FWC or as part of the ‘Trees for Troops’ program, where your tree will go to a service man or woman.

The deadline to order your tree is Sunday, November 14^th and trees will be delivered on Saturday, December 4^th from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Check out the order form in the bulletin beginning THIS Sunday and drop it off in the Main Foyer after church or at the church office throughout the week.


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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – PEANUT BUTTER
This Sunday is the last Sunday in October, so it is the last week we are collecting Peanut Butter for the West End Food Pantry. Look for the designated spots in each of the foyers.

NEXT SUNDAY, November 7^th, we will begin collecting TOILET PAPER!

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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME
ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.



UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE
Our records are only as good as the information we get from YOU!

If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

We want to keep you updated with event and other important information from the Pastors and staff here at FWC, so, please remember us if you change your contact info.

THANKS!



KEEPING UP WITH FWC

OUR BLOG: http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE: http://firstwesleyan.org/#/events/calendar

SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES:
We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS-9-24-2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• FWC T-SHIRT – IMPORTANT UPDATE!

• IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS!

• CHURCH PICNIC NEXT WEEK – IMPORTANT INFO

• LAST WEEK FOR FIRST RICE – WHAT’S NEXT?

• WILD AT HEART – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

• REVELATION STUDY – THIS SUNDAY

• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – WED. OCT. 13 – RSVP NEEDED!

• CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR @ WCA

• JOHNSON/VERNON WEDDING INVITATION – THIS SATURDAY!

• WESLEYAN MEN MEETING & WORKDAYS AT VMC!

• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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FWC T-SHIRT NEWS FLASH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If you ordered your t-shirts on September 12 (the first week they were available), your shirts are IN and can be picked up THIS SUNDAY or at the church office during regular office hours. (If you have any question as to whether your shirts are available or not, please do not hesitate to call, email or stop by the table on Sunday morning.)

If you ordered anytime after that, your order has not come in yet. We apologize for the delay and we will let you know as soon as they are available to be picked up.

If you didn’t get a chance to order your t-shirt yet, you have until this Sunday to place your order. You can reply to this email, call the church office (size and color, please for each shirt) or stop by the table on Sunday. Your order MUST be received by this Sunday to be included. Shirts are $6 each.

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS

- THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – 10:30am – COMMUNITY SUNDAY! You will want to be

at church on Sunday morning for a special Men’s Ensemble singing during the service!

- OCTOBER 3 – 12:30 – 4pm – POT-LUCK CHURCH PICNIC @ CITY LAKE PARK

Check the insert in your bulletin this Sunday. Oct. 3 is also an ‘Informal Sunday.’

Wear your T-shirt!

- OCTOBER 31 – Mark Your Calendar for OUR Costume Block Party… WE’RE STARTING

TO COLLECT THE CANDY NEXT SUNDAY… WE NEED LOTS!

- DECEMBER 4 – OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

For more information about this opportunity to touch hearts and change lives of

children around the world, contact Donna Guhr, 888-4523

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FWC FAMILY CHURCH PICNIC – POTLUCK!

Next Sunday is the annual FWC Family Church Picnic at City Lake Park in Jamestown. The picnic will take place from 12:30 – 4pm. Look for the flyer in your bulletin THIS SUNDAY!

Here are some highlights:

BRING FOOD! It’s a POTLUCK… If your last name begins with:

A-I, bring MEAT

J-P, bring a SIDE DISH

Q-Z, bring a DESSERT

--KIDS SHOULD BRING THEIR BIKES FOR A BIKE RODEO

(THERE WILL BE SOME EXTRA BIKES IF YOU CANNOT BRING YOURS)

--IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PARK… GAMES, MUSIC, PARK RIDES FOR A NOMINAL PRICE.

--THE JENNINGS ARE GOING TO TAKE THOSE WHO WANT TO RIDE ON THE

GREENWAY NEAR THE END OF THE PICNIC

--THERE WILL BE MUSIC, GAMES, and DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR

FWC T-SHIRT!

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LAST SUNDAY FOR FIRST RICE!… LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER

THIS IS THE LAST SUNDAY FWC WILL COLLECT RICE. Please bring 50, 25, 20 or 5 pound bags of rice. (Jasmine rice is very familiar to our arriving Asian refugees.) Look for the designated spot in the foyer for the rice. Thank you to all of you that have already donated.

Beginning in October, we will be collecting Peanut Butter for the West End Food Pantry. Mark your calendar and plan to bring in LOTS of peanut butter!

We will be collecting different foods and staples each month to support the West End Food Pantry, helping those in our immediate community!

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WILD AT HEART – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – BEGINS OCT. 12

Band of Brother’s Men’s Ministry is sponsoring this incredible Men’s Bible Study beginning Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30-8:30pm.

The study is 9 weeks and the cost is only $10 for your book! Sign-up this weekend in the Main Foyer with Keith Stradley or simply respond to this email!

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‘LAST SUNDAY REVELATION STUDY’ THIS SUNDAY!

Pastor Rick’s Revelation Study will continue this Sunday, September 26th at 4pm in Room 108. Please park in the back of the church and enter through the Rear Foyer.

Childcare will be provided for children in nursery and preschool!

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SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON & CRAFT FAIR

Come hear the beautiful music of two talented sisters, Karen Bernard and Pam Haire on Wednesday, October 13th at 12 noon in Room 106, here at FWC. Lunch will be catered from Mary B’s Southern Kitchen. In addition, we will have homemade crafts which will be sold before and after the luncheon. Please RSVP by Friday, October 8th to Donna at 888-4523.

If you are creative and would like to display your craft at the luncheon, please call Donna to reserve your spot by October 1st. No food items please.

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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR – TUES. SEPT. 28 – WCA

Wesleyan Christian Academy will host a Christian College Fair in their gymnasium on Tuesday, September 28 from 6-8pm.

There will be over 40 Christian Colleges attending. This is a great resource for information on schools around the country. Contact Diane Whitman at Wesleyan for more information, dwhitman@wesed.org 884-3333 x 243.

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JOHNSON/VERNON WEDDING INVITATION

Chaplain and Mrs. Randal Johnson and Chaplain and Mrs. John Vernon are extending an invitation to the First Wesleyan church family to attend the marriage of their children Hillary Elizabeth Johnson and Robert Kyle Vernon.

The ceremony will take place THIS Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the chapel at Wesleyan Christian Academy, Joel W. Farlow Center for Excellence, 1911 N. Centennial Street High Point, NC. A reception will follow.

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WESLEYAN MEN MEETING

All are welcome to join us at the next High Point-Thomasville Wesleyan Men Meeting on Monday, September 27 at 7pm.

They will be meeting at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church in High Point and the cost for the meal is only $7.00.

ALSO… WESLEYAN MEN’S WORKDAYS AT VICTORY MOUNTAIN CAMP

Third Thursday of each month at 8am. Men from all NC East District Local Churches are welcome. Contact Dennis Larue at VMC for more information, 883-3481.

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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME

ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE

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If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

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THANKS!

FWC NEWS – SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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FWC NEWS – MAY 5, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
• WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-A• HANDYMAN NEED IN THE THRIFT SHOP• NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY 6• SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BALLOT COUNTERS• FAMILY FUN DAY – THIS SATURDAY!• OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENT – THIS SATURDAY!• BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETING• YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER• REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEED• SIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES
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WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-AWesleyan Night at Chick Fil-A will take place THIS THURSDAY, May 6 from 3-8pm at the Chick Fil-A on North Main Street.
This is an easy way to support Wesleyan Christian Academy and have a great meal, too! We hope to see you there!
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE, THIS SCHOOL YEAR, TO SUPPORT WESLEYAN AT CHICK FIL-A!
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WE NEED A HANDYMAN IN THE THRIFT SHOP!Do you have the skills of Emmett Clark? Or how about Handy Manny?
We need your help! The Thrift Shop is again in desperate need of someone who is ‘Mr. Fix-it’ or ‘Ms. Fix-it!’ Our volunteer who puts time into making sure the donations at the Thrift Shop work, is out of commission for a little while, and we need YOU to help pick up the slack!
So, if you are handy in any way, please give Judy a call at the Thrift Shop. We need YOU! 886-8716
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THIS THURSDAY, MAY 6Thursday, May 6th marks the National Day of Prayer for 2010 and the annual call for Christian believers to proclaim our reliance on Almighty God to guide, protect and prosper our nation.
PRAYER. . . FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is the theme for 2010, which is based on Nahum 1:7, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." There will be a gathering at the transportation canopy in front of the IHFC building from 12 noon to 1 PM this Thursday.
For more information, contact Jon Koch, Chairman of the High Point /National Day of Prayer at 336- 474-0623 or JonKoch@triad.rr.com
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SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP for the trip to Shatley Springs, the Fresco’s & the Cheese Factory on May 18th. The cost for the trip is $25 which includes lunch.
Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 12th.
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FWC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGMay 16 at 6:00pm
What is our annual business meeting?
It’s a Concert of PrayerIt’s a Celebration of WorshipIt’s a Conference to select our leadersIt’s a Connection for the fellowship
This won’t be the typical boring, stuffy church business meeting. We are going to join together to celebrate what God is doing among us by singing, worshipping and praising God. We are going to join together in a concert of prayer to seek God’s direction and blessing for our church. We’ll hear exciting testimonies of God’s power in the lives of our people. We’ll select our leaders for the coming year and to top off the evening, we’ll share in fellowship over homemade ice cream! Yum!
This is a time for our entire church family—members, as well as non-members. You may wonder why you should come if you aren’t a member of the church. Here’s why—you’ll get to see who our new leaders are; we value your prayers during the evening so that the voting will reflect God’s will; and you’ll get to hear from the different pastors and ministry leaders what is happening in the life of the church. In addition we are going to give a preview of our exciting fall kick off, coming in September. Child care for nursery and preschool age children will be provided.
Registration for members at the door. Worship begins at 6.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COUNT BALLOTS – MAY 16Volunteers are needed on May 16 @ 6:00pm to help count ballots at our Annual Business Meeting and Local Church Conference. Please contact Jennifer Stoutenburg at jstoutenburg@firstwesleyan.org or call 888-4501.
We can use anyone from Middle School age students on up through our adult members! You can be a member (you’ll still be allowed to vote) or a non-member! WE NEED YOU!
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UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSFamily Fun Day is THIS SATURDAY, MAY 8! FUNDAY is from 10am – 2pm at Victory Mountain Camp and it’s FREE! Just pack a picnic and bring the family for a full day of fun-filled activities: canoeing, games, inflatables, petting zoo, and ice cream!
Please visit www.ncewesleyan.com for more information!
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OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTSave the Date! Saturday, May 8th (1:00 pm until last hole played), for the Captain's Choice Outreach Golf Tournament
There will be Prizes…Good Food…and Great Friends having a Great Time! In 2010 EVERYONE can Share the Blessings of Giving. We are trying to raise $4,000 to Raise the Roof on a church in Zambia! Contact Ron Nelson for details @ 336-434-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net
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BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETINGOn Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (they meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month), The Band of Brothers will meet in The Highway (the youth room). The speaker will be Terry Giles with "The Way of the Master" - Part III. Use the Towne Center Entrance that faces Westchester and follow the “Band of Brothers” signs.
Our Daily Bread Cafe in the Towne Center will provide a catered meal for just $7.00!
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YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERTickets will be on-sale THIS SUNDAY for the upcoming Baked Spaghetti Fundraiser for the FWC Youth Ministry! On May 23, right after church, you can pick up a delicious meal of baked spaghetti, salad, bread and sweet tea for only $7! You will want to buy your tickets in advance so they don’t run out!
This is designed to be a ‘take-out’ meal, so buy your tickets today and be ready to take home a great meal on Sunday, May 23! You’ll be helping our youth raise funds for Youth Camp!
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REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDThe Lao Ministries and Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) are seeking a mini-van to transport several fathers from Lumberton to High Point each week. If you have one you wish to donate or sell please contact John McMurphy (431-4298) or Pastor Inthava (884-1111).
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