ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S STUDIES: Men’s and Women’s Ministries are offering Bible studies on the book of Exodus using curriculum written by Tim Chester entitled, Liberating Love. Groups begin meeting this week, September 17th through the week of November 12th. Study books will be provided during your first meeting time. Please prepare for your first meeting by reading through the book of Exodus.
Men’s Group—Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM at GABC in the D-building Conference Room — 612 24th Street, Ames (Childcare available)
Men’s Group—Thursday 12:00-1:00 PM at GABC in the library — 612 24th Street, Ames
Men’s Group—Friday 6:30-7:30 AM at Burgies Coffee (South) —110 Airport Road, Ames
Women’s Group—Monday 12:00-1:00 PM at RESGI Conference Room —2519 Chamberlain St. 101, Ames
Women’s Group—Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM at GABC in the library — 612 24th Street, Ames (Childcare Available)
Women’s Group—Thursday 6:00-7:30 AM Lubinus home, 923 Vermont Circle, Ames
The registration deadline was September 11th. Contact Amanda Philgreen or Pastor Michael to check on late registration.
FALL FEST: Come join us on Saturday, October 14th, from 5:00-8:00 pm at the home of Terry and Debbie Martens, 51552 180th Street, Ames, for our Fall Fest. There will be games, laser tag, a soup supper, a petting zoo, a bonfire and a great time for fellowship and fun! Bring your family and friends.
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.
GENERAL INFO ANNOUNCEMENT
FREE ITEMS: The storage areas at Grand have recently been cleaned, resulting in items that are no longer used and now are available to you. These free items are available on tables in the nursery area. Please help yourself to these. After two weeks they will be given to the Overflow.
SCHEDULE – September 17-23, 2017
Greeters: Brad & Emily Jensen, Dean & Dianne Jensen
Welcome Ctr: Terry & Debbie Martens
Nursery: Brad & Emily Jensen, Sam Felkins, Debbie Martens, Ling Cai
Today: Members Meeting……………………………..4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday: grow 252……………………………………………6:30-8:00 pm
Youth group…………………..…………………..6:30-8:00 pm
NEXT SUNDAY – September 24, 2017
Greeters: Duane & Danelle Jensen, Luke & Becca Jensen
Welcome Center: Dixie Carpenter
Nursery: Becca Jensen, Evan Martens, David May, Emily Vardeman, Tomas Hernandez-Mowen
2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
September 17 – Members Meeting 4:00-5:30 pm
September 18 – 23 – Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Groups Start Meeting
September 21 – House of Hope Food Pantry Open 5:45-6:45 pm (Knights, Felkins)
September 29 & 30 – GABC Micro Conference: Parenting
October 14 – Fall Fest @ Martens’ 5:00-8:00 pm