The Way…

The earliest Christians were called The People of the Way. This weekly publication is provided to show

how our congregations are living The Way today.

25th Sunday After Pentecost November 11, 2018

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

www.fbfirst.org P. O. Box 116, Fort Branch, IN 47648

Phone: (812) 753-4424 Fax: (812) 768-6441 melissa@fbfirst.org

Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-12 Noon

Rev. John Baylor, Jr., Pastor john@fbfirst.org

Parsonage: (812) 615-0053

Melissa Foster, Administrative Assistant melissa@fbfirst.org

Margie Beal,

Preschool Director @ First

Rexanne Robicheaux, Director of Music Ministries @ First

rexanne@fbfirst.org

Derek Robicheaux, Custodian @ First

Zella Frey, Custodian @ Blythe

Lynn Prieshoff, Director of Music Ministries @ Blythe

WELCOME

Whoever you are, and wherever you find

yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to this

church as you are to receive the riches of

God’s grace…

Blythe Chapel 8141 S. 450 W. Owensville, IN

Fort Branch First 100 W. Vine St. Fort Branch, IN

We Seek to Better Understand the Teachings of Jesus— and Live those Teachings.

Empty shoebox containers and information can be found in the

church Narthex on the display table. Collection dates for Operation

Shoebox is November 12-19th, Drop-off days and times are posted

on bulletin board and website www.fbfirst.org

Sunday, Nov. 18th @ 11:30am

Please RSVP on the bulletin board to ensure enough turkey and dressing are prepared as

everyone is welcome.

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Dear Church Family, As I serve an Ambassador for our church to the United Methodist Youth Home in Evansville, I am coming to you to seek support for some of their most immediate needs . I hope in weeks to come as you shop for Christmas for your families, that you will think of these young people who haven’t had it so good, and are now in a secure place that offers them opportunity to become productive young adults. If each family would provide 1 gift of love,

it would be appreciated. The list is posted on the bulletin board and a collection box is in the hallway. Sincerely, Darla Lewis

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The Chancel Choir Sun., Dec. 16 Christmas Cantata 6:00pm

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CHILDREN & WORSHIP

Children are welcome in the worship service! We do offer options. Following the Children’s Sharing, children may attend Sunday School at Blythe Chapel or Nursery at First.

THIS WEEK † Indicates location is Blythe Chapel Ω Indicates location is First UMC

This Sunday: Veteran’s Day 9:00am † Worship 9:30am Ω Sunday School 10:30am Ω Worship 11:30am Youth Outing Monday: 7:30am-9:30am Shoebox Drop-off Tuesday: 5:30-7:30pm Shoebox Drop-Off Wednesday: 5:30-7:30pm Shoebox Drop-Off 6:15pm Ω Choir Practice Thursday: 7:30-9:30am Shoebox Drop-Off Friday: 7:30-9:30am Shoebox Drop-off Saturday: 9:00-11:00am Shoebox Drop-off Next Sunday 9:00am † Worship 9:30am Ω Sunday School 10:30am Ω Worship 11:30am Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner 2:00-4:00pm Shoebox Drop-Off

Nursery Attendant:

11/11: Janet McBee 11/18: Melissa Foster

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Bill, Doug, Effie, Our Military, Linda Burns, Peg Lemmons, Marty Marginet,

Jane Marginet, Rayburn & Media Dilbeck, Ralph Pfettscher, Gary

Menke, Debra Messeman, Kenny Woolston, Jim Perry, Alec, Jeff

Schneider, Ruby Wilkerson, Joann Salyer, Bill Shepherd, Jeremy Brown

Donna Mason, Chandler Voyles, Dorothy Steinmetz, Wanda,& Daryl &

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McKimmy, Colten Hart, Betty McDermott, Carol Davis, Bill Mason,

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Prayer Requests —last names are printed for individuals requesting prayer for themselves or with explicitly given permission. Names will appear for four Sundays.

Next Sunday Worship:

Certified Lay Speaker Kristi Pflug

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