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

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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!



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