FWC News - September 10

FWC ALL CHURCH PICNIC
THIS Sunday, Sept. 13 - 2:30-6:30pm!
City Lake Park in Jamestown! We will have ONE large picnic shelters foreveryone to fit under! There will be fun activities for the whole family!
We also be enjoying watching our staff couples play a rousing rendition ofThe Newlywed Game, hosted by our very own Pastor Brian! This is definitelysomething you won't want to miss!
Check out the insert in this Sunday's bulletin!
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MARRIAGE FIRST EVENT
This retreat will be led by Dan and Kay Croy!
This will be held here at the church -- Friday evening & Saturday, Sept. 25& 26!The cost is only $35 per couple and is designed for good marriages that wantto grow and become better!
Tickets are on-sale NOW at the church office or in the Main Foyer afterworship!
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YOUNG ADULT GROUP - NEW MEETING TIME!
Our Young Adult Group currently meets on Sunday evenings at 6pm at KatieEckersley's home! Beginning Sunday, 9/20, they will be moving their meetingtime to 12:30pm, right after the worship service!
Now is a great time to get involved! Please contact Chris or MeganStephens, 313-6557 or email meg_d1@yahoo.com with any questions!
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BAND OF BROTHERS MEN'S 2009 CONFERENCE
Band of Brothers - War!
When: October 9th and 10thFriday 7:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: First Wesleyan Church - High Point, NC
Who: Andy Lapins - Transfired Ministries Scott Johnson - Christian Comedian and musician Dwain Freeman and the Denton Martial Arts Demo Team - testimonialand demonstration
Tickets on sale in the lobby beginning September 6th or on-line anytime:$25.00 - On or before October 2nd$35.00 - After October 2ndgo to www.BandofBrothersMinistry.com for speaker(s) and program info.
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FIRST RICE - HELP OUR REFUGEE FAMILIES WITH FOOD
When Burmese families arrive it takes 7-12 days for them to get a steadysource of food. We'd like to assist World Relief with feeding thesefamilies.
On Sunday, 10/4 we will be collecting 10 lb+ bags of rice for these refugeefamilies. If you have a membership, Sam's and Costco sell the larger bagsof rice at a good price. Jasmine rice tends to be popular among the Burmese.
There will be a designated spot in the foyer for the rice. We will collectrice on 10/4 only.
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WESLEYAN ACADEMY PTO YARD SALE - THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday, 9/12 - 7am - noon. You can purchase one parking space for $20 ortwo for $35. It's a great way to reduce your clutter and increase your cashflow. If you are interested in purchasing a parking space, you can downloada form from the school website (www.wesed.org). Click on About Wesleyan,click on PTO, then click on PTO Fundraisers. Please return your form andcheck to the main school office.
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FWC HAS A BLOG AND AN ON-LINE CHURCH CALENDAR!
http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcementsand news!
CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE:http://highpoint.firstwesleyan.org/AboutFWC/ChurchCalendar.aspx