Announcements
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YOUTH
GROUP
Youth Group (Grades 6th-12th)
Wednesdays 6 pm - 7:30 pm
We are taking a journey through the Book of Proverbs...
March 6, 13, 20, & 27.
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If you would like a copy of your Tithe report for tax year 2023, please
let Mary Helfrich know
and she will get you a copy.
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The
Youth Empowerment Group is for ages 14-18 and will meet at various
locations.
You will find a diverse, positive and non-judgmental environment,
get to explore new skills, do fun activities, and enjoy a meal.
On Friday March 15, 2024 ~ 430 - 700 pm we will be volunteering at
the Crawford Foundation Spaghetti Dinner & Rochelle School
PTO Family Fun Night.
If you or someone you know is interested in signing up or need more
information,
please contact Diana Gonzales at (815) 757-8517
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Remaining practices for the Easter Adult Choir will
be -
Tuesdays at 6:15pm - 3/19 & 3/26
and
Sundays at 5:15pm - 3/17 & 3/24.
If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Toppett.
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There
will be a new GriefShare Support Group on Thursday evenings starting
on March 21st from 6-8pm
It is a 13 week Christ centered support group seminar for people who
have lost
a spouse, child, family member or friend through death.
If you would like more information, please contact Yolanda T.
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VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!!
We
are always in need of volunteers, for our local food bank.
The food bank runs off volunteer help alone and each church sends
volunteers on their designated days.
Volunteer times are Tuesdays & Fridays from 12:45 to 3:30 pm every
3 months -
Our next days to help are Tuesday April 2nd & Friday April 5th.
If you're able to help with one or both days, please contact Chrissy
W.
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Roots Monthly Meeting
Date for April to be announced ...@ 8pm in the Fellowship Hall.
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Please
join us at Culver's
for the Men's and Women's Fellowship lunch
at 11:30 am on Thursday April 11, 2024.
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Men's Breakfast is the second
Saturday of every month, at 6:30 am, at the Sunrise Restaurant.
The next get together will be Saturday April 13, 2024
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VBS is coming!!! June 10 - 14, 2024 ~~ 6pm - 8pm
If you are interested in volunteering, please see Debbie B.
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Women's Group
Join us for a morning fellowship the 4th Saturday of every month at
9 am.
You can expect Bible reading, Devotions, prayer, laughter and more.
Purpose: to create an environment for all women of our church to spread
love, grow in grace,
share wisdom & most of all...form Christ centered friendships.
The March fellowship will be at Marissa's house, April
will be at Kelly O's house & May will be at Heather F's house.
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Are you new
to the faith
and in need of a Bible?
Please contact Megan South for more information on how to get one.
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Power
Point Help Needed
Please see Heather Floress if you are interested in volunteering
for this position.
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TIME
TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION!
Have you recently joined the church, bought a house, gotten
rid of that "outdated" landline?
...then please make sure we have your updated contact information,
this helps us to best serve you, our church family!
Please fill out the form in the foyer (on the table by the
door) and drop it in the "Turn In" box, Thank
you!
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Bus
Ministry Need
We are in need of substitute bus drivers and assistants
on Sunday mornings.
Please see Heidi Bonilla for more information.
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FGBC
Emergency Response Team
If you haven't turned in a copy of your certificates, please
do so as soon as possible.
If you would like to join the team or are interested in
taking a CPR class, please contact team leader
Dylan Fisher or Rachelle Phillips.
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