FBC Enews: November 03, 2026
This Sunday – November 8th – 9:30 a.m.
Message: “The Bible Says What?: Does Jesus Expect Us to Be Perfect?”
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Preaching: Pastor Evan Guse
Sunday: Bulletin
In Christian Sympathy: Susan Carter went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24th. Services will be held on Sunday, November 8th here at FBC with visitation from 2-4pm and the service at 4pm. The link to the obituary is here. Please lift Larry & Family up in prayer during this difficult time.
November Special Offering: During the month of November we will be collecting for both the Southeast Baptist Youth Camp and Indian Creek Baptist Camp. The funds will be split equally. Mark your envelope “Camp”.
Shoeboxes: The deadline to return your shoeboxes is Sunday, November 8th!
Love Chapel Volunteer Opportunities: Any who would like to sign up to help with the Love Chapel Christmas Feast baskets click this link.
Student Spotlight: Some of our FBC students are away at school and we would love you to join us in encouraging them through a card shower. This month we are featuring Stillman Whittington. Send your cards to Stillman Whittington, McCallie School, 500 Dobbs Ave, Chattanooga TN 37404.
Prayer Shawls: Prayer shawls will be available in the Gathering Place the 2nd Sunday of each month (November 8th) for those who wish to pick one up for someone in need of encouragement.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL & BIBLE STUDY: Join us every Wednesday for a meal of fellowship and lively discussion. The meal starts at 5 PM with Bible Study at 5:30 PM.
LIGHT Ladies Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 9:00 am in the chapel. Beginning November 5th they will begin the study of Philemon. All ladies are encouraged to attend!
Men of Faith Bible Study meets at 9:00 am in room 111 in the lower level just down from the Library. They are currently in a study called “Questions God Asks.” All men are invited!
No Choir Practice: This week there will be no choir practice. It will resume next Wednesday.
Love Packaging is a program that recycles Christian material to provide free Christian literature to pastors, missionaries, and teachers in developing countries with the aim of spreading the gospel. This would include Sunday school material, devotionals and inspiration materials, etc. There is now a box in the library downstairs for any donations. For any questions, contact Dortha Anderson, our librarian.
Address Update: Please update your directories. Address change: Allen & Linda Rea: 1901 Taylor Rd. Columbus, IN 47203.
FBC Apparel Store: We have an online store with FBC t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and bags for any who want to order. Here is the link.
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THIS WEEK:
Tuesday:
Prayer Shawls (11:00 AM)
Wednesday:
Prayer Room Group (12:30 PM)
Weds. Meal & Bible Study (5:00 PM)
No Choir Practice
Thursday:
LIGHT Ladies Bible Study (9:00 AM)
Men of Faith Bible Study (9:00 AM)
PRAYER CONCERNS:
After speaking in IL, MA, and ME in October, Kristy Engel travels to the Dominican Republic and on to Ukraine for several weeks with a medical team. She requests prayers for travel mercies, good rest when she can and fewer migraines.
Our Missionaries: Luis and Sarah Matos, Barbara & Dwight Bolick, Kristy Engel, Corenne & Philip Smith, Deby Witmer, Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti.
Our military service members and their families
Victims of war and efforts towards peace around the world
Victims of national tragedies and disasters
Love Chapel: Clients, Volunteers, Brighter Days, Pantry
FBC congregant prayer concerns: Family of Susan Carter, Family of Donna Crim (Mother of Laura Andrews), Julia Casey, Dennis Orwin, Harold Simpson, Lyman & Corbie Snyder, Forest & Marsha Daugherty, Carol Burton, Rollin Strode, Mandy Reed, Bill & Lois Griffith, Janet Bailey, Dorothy Abney, Paula Pickup, Priscilla & Roger Day, Bobbie & John Walker, Jenny Wilkerson, John & Liz Lipson, Jon Carlstrom, Marge Betz, Anita Burton, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Anita Yancey, Allen Rea, Larry Alexander, and Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.