November Lamplighter deadline, October 14
Youth Movie Afternoon, October 20, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Youth Room
The Church Has Left the Building, October 27, 9:00 a.m., WH
Family Pumpkin Carving Contest, October 30, 6:15 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off, November 6, WH, 5:30 p.m. (Chefs sign up by
October 30 by calling Jane Dockins at 865-556-1894.)
Please sign up at the Welcome Center or outside the Sanctuary by Noon on Monday, October 14, or call the church office. The menu includes Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert, Tea and/or Water for Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. The dinner will be followed by the “Case for Faith” Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. in Wesley Hall.
Please join in a time of prayer for our children and youth and the search for our new position, “Leader, Children and Youth Ministries” by stopping by Cowell Chapel on Thursdays at noon.
God’s Servants
Worship Services
~ October 13 ~
Nursery: Brett O’Brien, Delaney O’Brien
Wesley Hall—9:00 a.m.
Altar Guild: Mary Toler,
Elizabeth Sweatland,
Brenda Anderson,
Betty Jo Bradshaw
Communion: Keith and Gail Travis,
David Gossett, Bea Dillon,
Dewey and Delane Fuquay,
Kevin and Janice O’Kane,
Mary Toler (gluten-free server)
Holy Java: Friendship
Praise/Prayer: Ken Matveia
Welcome Ctr: Chris and Linda Smith
Camera: Chris Stembridge
Sound: Erin Franz
Streaming: Ingrid Hall
Video: Kari Hall
Sanctuary—11:15 a.m.
Altar Guild: Bettye Nichols,
Missy Deaner, Kaye Buckman,
Becky Buck
Sound: Charlie Moore
~ October 20 ~
Nursery: Brett O’Brien, Delaney O’Brien
Wesley Hall—9:00 a.m.
Altar Guild: Mary Toler,
Elizabeth Sweatland,
Brenda Anderson,
Betty Jo Bradshaw
Communion: Lynn Bassett,
Matt Sopher,
Rob and Libby Cameron,
Tim and Kim Copeland,
David Gossett, Bea Dillon,
Mary Toler (gluten-free server)
Holy Java: Methodist Men
Praise/Prayer: Dixon Davis
Welcome Ctr: PJ Stembridge
Camera: Greg Cushing
Sound: Rob Baxter
Streaming: Sarabeth Franz
Video: Will Jefferson
Sanctuary—11:15 a.m.
Altar Guild: Bettye Nichols,
Missy Deaner, Kaye Buckman,
Becky Buck
Sound: Charlie Moore
FMCW is recruiting to fill a new position, “Children and Youth Leader.” The position description is posted on our Employment Opportunities page. If interested, please contact Sarah Beth Wood, Director of Family Ministries or the church office.
Our Church now offers secure online giving through Square! You may designate funds to go towards various ministries of our Church or give to the General Fund. Visit our website at www.fmcwashington.com. Select Online Giving and follow the prompts from there. Contact: Chris Bollow.
The church council is accepting volunteers to serve as the Council Secretary. On average, the council holds one meeting per month. If interested, please contact the church office.
If you wish to have the Altar Flowers in Wesley Hall, the Sanctuary, or both, please call the church office to schedule your preferred date.
If you are interested in being a part of the Communion Servers’ rotation for the 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, please talk with Brenda Bernhardt at 252-714-4867 or call the church office at 252-946-3311. You will receive the blessing! We extend a special thank you to those who continue to serve.
Matthew 25 is now offering a colorful and exciting Beginner’s Bible for a minimum donation of $15.00 to Matt 25. They may be presented as a gift to a child, Sunday School class, Preschool or a child served at a Matthew 25 free lunch. Contact: Beth Litchfield at 252-943-4568.
