ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS ALL CHURCH LUNCH: The Wednesday night small group invites the whole church to join us in welcoming back the college students for an all church lunch TODAY, August 20th following the worship service. Sign up here for food to bring to the lunch. A special project for the lunch is to supply college students with cookies to share with their new neighbors.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY BRUNCH: Join us August 26th from 8:30-10:00 AM at the church. Come hear about opportunities this fall for you, as women, to grow in your relationship with God and His people. College students, we would love to see you too!
GROW 252 KICKOFF: Join us for our 2017-18 grow252 Kickoff on Wednesday, September 6th. Plan to register your children ($15 includes a t-shirt, workbook, and awards). The entire family is welcome to enjoy a bounce house and walking tacos as we kick-off the next ministry season. (The bounce house is open to Preschoolers from 5:30-6:15 pm and elementary-aged children from 6:15-7:00 pm.) More information is available online at outrageous-unicorn.flywheelsites.com/children.
SAVE THE DATES: FALL MICRO-CONFERENCES IN AMES: Please mark your calendars for two free micro-conferences coming to Ames this fall:
September 29-30 —Parenting Conference at GABC
On Friday evening and Saturday morning, we’ll gather to worship, hear speakers from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Parenting Conference, and then spend time in conversation about raising children and grandchildren. More information on speakers and schedule to come soon. The event is free and open to anyone. Whether you have children in your home or not, plan to attend and invite a friend as we encourage each other in raising future generations.
November 3-4 — For the Church
In partnership with the Baptist Convention of Iowa, Midwestern Seminary is hosting a For the Church Micro-conference at Cornerstone Church Ames. Speakers include Jason K. Allen, Jeff Dodge, Jared Wilson, and others. Plan to invite your friends and small group to join you. Schedule and registration available at mbts.edu/ftcames.
SCHEDULE – August 20-26, 2017
Greeters: Esther Walker, Tim & Sam Young
Welcome Ctr: Dixie Carpenter
Nursery: Brad & Emily Jensen, Sam Felkins, Debbie Martens, Ling Cai, Jane Kipp
NEXT SUNDAY – August 27 2017
Greeters: Eric & Kim Brumm, Luke & Tamra Call
Welcome Center: Terry & Debbie Martens
Nursery: Becca Jensen, Evan Martens, David May, Emily Vardeman, Tomas Hernandez-Mowen
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
August 20 – Welcome College Students All Church Lunch
August 26 – Women’s Ministry Event 8:30-10:00 am
August 27 – Foundations Classes Open House
August 31 – Small Group Leaders Meeting 7:30-9:00 pm
September 3 – Fall Foundations Classes begin
September 4 – Labor Day, GABC Office Closed
September 6 – grow 252 Kickoff 5:30-7:30 pm
September 7 – House of Hope Food Pantry Open (Carrahers, E. Vardeman)
September 17 – Members Meeting 4:00-5:30 pm