COLLEGE LUNCH: College students please join us TODAY for lunch in the fellowship hall after the worship service. The Schumacher small group will be hosting.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: It’s time to fill shoeboxes full of gifts to bless boys and girls in need around the world while introducing them to Jesus Christ! Next Sunday, November 12th, is collection day here at GABC. Shoeboxes (constructable) and labels are available in the foyer. There are some updates and new restrictions regarding what can be packed in the shoeboxes. For info please go to: www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
GABC WOMEN: Join us November 17th and 18th for a Fall Retreat. Starting at 7:00 PM on Friday the 17th, we will gather together at the home of Emily Jensen (2995 W. 190th Street, Ames, IA 50010) for an evening of games, desserts and a bonfire (weather permitting). Those who would like to spend the night together are welcome to. On Saturday, we will have breakfast together at 8:00 AM and attend a one day event hosted by 1229 Ministries and the ONE conference in partnership with Titus Two Women’s Ministry of Cornerstone Church of Ames as they welcome author, artist, and speaker Jackie Hill Perry on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 AM— 3:00 PM. Jackie will share the Old Testament story of Hannah– her prayer and sacrifice and commitment to the ONE true God. Register by November 15th for Friday evening and/or Saturday breakfast at outrageous-unicorn.flywheelsites.com/women. Tickets for Saturday’s event are $10 and can be purchased at theoneconference.org or at the door on the day of the event for an increased cost.
SCHEDULE – November 5-11, 2017
Greeters: Jonathan & Amanda Philgreen, Scott Renaud
Welcome Ctr: Jack & Pat Ellis
Nursery: Barb Fry, Darlene Lubinus, Jack & Sarah Carraher, Donna & Faith Haferbier
Today: College Lunch………………………………..12:00 pm
Monday: Women’s Bible Study …………………….12:00-1:00 pm
Wednesday: grow ………………………………..……….…6:30-8:00 pm
Youth group……………………………..…….6:30-8:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study……………………… 6:30-8:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study…………………………….6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday: Women’s Bible Study…………….…..…….6:00-7:30 am
Men’s Bible Study …………….…………..12:00-1:00 pm
Friday: Men’s Bible Study…………………………..6:30-7:30 am
NEXT SUNDAY – November 12, 2017
Greeters: Sam & Kristina Schultes
Welcome Center: Terry & Debbie Martens
Nursery: Dixie Carpenter, Allison LaBorde, Tim Thorsbakken, Adina Harris, Duane & Danelle Jensen
2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
November 5 – Daylight Saving Time Ends 2:00 AM
November 5 – College Lunch after worship service
November 7 – GABC Used as a Polling Site 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
November 7 – Calendar Team Meeting 11:30 am
November 12 – Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Sunday
November 17-18 – Fall Women’s Retreat
November 18 – ONE Conference @ Cornerstone 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
November 19 – Members Meeting 4:00 pm
November 19 – Light Supper and Hymn Sing 5:30 pm
November 23 – Thanksgiving Day – GABC Office Closed
November 24 – GABC Office Closed