FWC News - September 24

DON'T FORGET THE MARRIAGE FIRST EVENT!

Tomorrow and Sat., Sept. 25 & 26! Beginning at 6:30pm on Friday and 8:30am
on Saturday (with coffee and donuts at 8am)!

If you would still like to come, it's not too late! You can pay at the
door. The cost is only $35 per couple.

We will be gathering in Room 106, downstairs in the church! Look for the
signs!



YOUTH FUNDRAISER HOT DOG SUPPER

Mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th from 5:15-6:30pm in Room
106 here at the church!

It's a great way to support the youth before the Wednesday evening
activities, and even if you don't come to the church on Wednesday nights,
it's still a great way to support our youth!

The cost is by donation and proceeds will go to our youth for their upcoming
events!



BAND OF BROTHERS MEN'S 2009 CONFERENCE

Band of Brothers - War!

When: October 9th and 10th
Friday 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

Tickets on sale in the lobby beginning September 6th or on-line anytime:
$25.00 - On or before October 2nd
$35.00 - After October 2nd
go to www.BandofBrothersMinistry.com for speaker(s) and program info.



FIRST RICE - HELP OUR REFUGEE FAMILIES WITH FOOD

When Burmese families arrive it takes 7-12 days for them to get a steady
source of food. We'd like to assist World Relief with feeding these
families.

On Sunday, 10/4 we will be collecting 10 lb+ bags of rice for these refugee
families. If you have a membership, Sam's and Costco sell the larger bags
of 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 collect
rice on 10/4 only.



ADRIAN GROUT VISITATION AND CELEBRATION

Church Family You are Invited to a Visitation and Celebration in memory of
Adrian Grout, son of Mabel Grout Venable.

Saturday, October 10th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Parker Center


FIRST FAMILY BIKE TRIP

Friday & Saturday, October 23-24. Registrations are due by Wed, Oct. 14!
Space is limited, so don't wait!

This is an easy 17 mile downhill ride on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA.
It's a great trip for the whole family! It's a beautiful ride through the
countryside of Virginia!

Halfway down the trail, the group will stop for a picnic lunch!

For more information, contact John & Anita Brand or visit the church
website!




COSTUME CARNIVAL CANDY TIME!

It's that time again! The Costume Carnival will be coming up soon, and we
need LOTS and LOTS of candy! We actually ran out last year, and we don't
want that to happen again!

So, please bring in bags of candy to be handed out to all the community
children who come to the carnival! We need ALL KINDS of candy! Chocolate!
Lollipops! Hard Candy! Smarties! And any other kind you can think of!

There will be a collection pool in the Main Foyer beginning THIS Sunday!

Also, keep an ear out for volunteer opportunities soon! There will be a
sign-up board in the Main Foyer in the coming weeks!



OAK HOLLOW THRIFT STORE NEEDS DONATIONS

Please remember the Thrift Shop when you're cleaning up around the house or
after your yard sale! Pick up is available by calling 886-8716.

Starting Oct. 5th, we will be looking for volunteers to join us at 8am on
Mondays and Tuesdays. If you can come for 1 hour or two after dropping your
child off to school, that will help us greatly. Please email the thrift
store at FWthriftstore@northstate.net or call 886-8716.

Don't forget this important ministry of FWC!



FWC HAS A BLOG AND AN ON-LINE CHURCH CALENDAR!

http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/

Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements
and news!