Vacation Bible School Success!
We had over 400 preschoolers-6th graders each day in VBS last week! Many thanks to over 200 VBS volunteers for their dedication and hard work in this year’s Vacation Bible School. Your decorating, teaching, leading, feeding, crafting, music, recreation and just being here to do your part is sincerely appreciated!
Date Night - Hot Night :: Cool Music
"Summer Nights" @ First – we had a blast at the Travelers’ game last week…and soon we’ll be announcing a "Movie Night" in the FLC. But couples will want to mark their calendars for a very special "Date Night" on July 16th. First Worship Arts will be presenting "Hot Night :: Cool Music" with a first class meal and entertainment. Lee Holland (guitars, percussion) and special guest Johnson Roberts (violin, mandolin) will present an amazing blend of acoustic, alternative, and Celtic styles to make this an evening you will long remember. Date: July 16. Time:7:00 PM. Cost: $30 per couple. Get your tickets in the Commons TODAY!
Thurific Thursdays and Magnificent Mondays!
Our next Magnificent Monday (children who have completed 4th-6th grade) will be July 12th. Our next Thurific Thursday (children who have completed 1st-6th grade) will be July 8th. Deadline to register for these two events is soon. Detailed information and registration forms may be found outside the Fellowship Hall, Children’s Ministry office or online at www.fbccabot.org/summeractivities. There are a limited number of spots available for each event, so make sure you register your child by the deadline.
Giving
As summer and family vacation time kicks in, we want to remind you that even though you may be away from Sunday service, before you leave town or if you have internet access while out of town, you can set-up your tithes and offerings to be given to your church while you are gone. Go to the church website, www.fbccabot.org, click on the resources link on the right side of the home page then click the giving link.
Men's Ministry Golf Tournament - July 10
The Men’s Ministry of First Cabot is hosting a 4-Man Sunrise Scramble to benefit the First Care house of Cabot. The scramble will be held on July 10, 2010 at the Cypress Creek course of Greystone. We will serve breakfast beginning at 7:00 AM, and have a shotgun start at 8:00. The cost is $50 per person + 1 jar of creamy peanut butter. We are in need of players as well as sponsors and door prize donations. For more information, or to sign up, please contact: Michael Webster @ 501.259.0858, David Jeffers @ 501.351.2475, or Tommy Tompkins @ 501.249.6388. SIGN UP TODAY!
16 July, 2010 - Military Ministry military family pool party at the Splash Zone in Jacksonville from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. This event is free to military families, but you must have your ticket for entry. Tickets are available in the Commons. We will be serving free food and drinks. Questions? Please call the Military Ministry Office.
Church-Wide Announcements
The Military Ministry has a gift for all Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Members. We will be handing these out in the commons on 4 and 11 July. If you’re willing to pass this gift on to someone at your office we’ll give you two (one for you and one for them).
I’m A Christian Now Children’s Class will meet July 11 & 18 from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in Room 245. Parents are encouraged to attend the beginning of the first session for an overview of the class. To sign up and for more information on the class, contact the Preschool/Children’s Office at 843-5472.
Women on Mission will meet at 6 PM on Tuesday, July 7, at the white house. All ladies of the church are invited to this meeting.
Parents night out - First Cabot is providing Child care for a Parents Night Out on Friday, July 9, from 6-10 PM. Pizza will be provided for the kids' supper. Child Care is limited so call Caroline in the Family Ministry Office at 843-5472 to make your reservation.
Our New First Kids T-shirts are here and the cost is $10. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt come by the Family Ministry Office. We encourage these shirts to be worn to our weekly children’s activities and other church related outings.
FIRST C.A.R.E. needs non-perishable food items, shampoo, bars of soap, and toothpaste. Place your items in the grocery cart located in The Commons.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR WICHITA, KANSAS THE WEEK OF JULY 11 – 17. You can sign up this week in the Missions/Outreach office. VBS, neighborhood blitzes and canvassing are a few of the projects involved. This week is the last week to sign up.
STORYING TRAINING FOR TRAINERS! Did you know that two-thirds of the world’s people are oral learners? There will be a special training event held on July 31 for mission volunteers to equip them in story telling. Registration is required and the deadline is July 16. For more information contact Pastor Dick.
Thank you to Lynn Trummel, Gary Kirklin, and Damon Hair for 5 great years of service at FBC!
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