FWC NEWS – APRIL 22, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERSENIOR ADULT DAY TRIPUPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSBAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – THIS SATURDAYYOUTH CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE – MAY 3OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTRECEPTION FOR SETH BARWICKJIMMY MERIS PRAYERS & SUPPORTREFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDSIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES
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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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SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thTravel in the comfort of the Silver Treads Bus! Take a trip with us to the Churches of the Fresco, Shatley Springs & Ashe County Cheese. We will eat lunch at Shatley Springs Restaurant and Inn. Enjoy country style cooking, famous spring water and the beautiful mountain scenery. The cost for the trip will be $25. Price includes lunch. Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 10th.
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BAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – LADIES INVITED!There will be no April breakfast with the Band of Brothers. Instead, they are meeting on April 24 at 4pm for a hot dog supper at the home of Keith Stradley and then will be leaving from his house and going to Trinity High School for a concert with "The Morning" and guest speaker and author of the book "Hero," Derwin Gray.
The ladies are invited to this event! Visit http://www.bandofbrothersministry.com for more information!
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UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSThere are so many exciting events happening within the NE Wesleyan District that we want you to be aware of: - April 26 – District Golf Tournament - May 1 - Ride to Victory to raise money for Youth Camp - May8 - Kids Fun Day at Victory Mountain Camp (Free event for families!)
Please visit www.ncewesleyan.com for more information on these and other upcoming events!
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YOUTH CAMP EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINEMiddle School and High School Youth Camps are coming up in June! The deadline for the deposit, to secure your spot, is May 3!
Visit http://www.nceyouth.com for more information or to download an application. Contact Pastor Brian with any questions!
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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 @ 336-464-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net
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RECEPTION FOR SETH BARWICKThe Barwick family would like for you to join us on Saturday, May15th from 1-3 p.m. in the Main foyer, of FWC for a graduation reception for Seth Barwick. After Seth's accident he returned to finish his 3 remaining semesters of college at High Point University. He has earned his Bachelor in Business Administration. Please join us for the celebration!
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PRAYERS & SUPPORT FOR JIMMY MERISJimmy Meris, a regular attender here at FWC is currently battling leukemia. Jimmy & his wife, Wendy, are especially appreciative of the prayers and support of their friends and family!
‘Pray for Jimmy’ bracelets are available at Bethany Medical Center 507 Lindsay Street 2nd Floor in High Point for $5. Please see Amanda Taylor or Erika Ratliff on the second floor. Amanda said that she still has approximately 100 bracelets still on hand with a pending order for more.
All monies collected for the bracelets go toward the Meris’ expenses. His medications and treatments are very costly.
Please join us in praying for Jimmy and Wendy! If you would like to purchase a bracelet, Don Bulla will have some with him at church on Sunday!
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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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