FBC Enews: June 11, 2025

This Sunday – June 15th – 9:30 a.m.
Message: “Lead Out of Weakness and Vulnerability”
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39
Preaching: Pastor Tyler Griffin
Sunday: Bulletin
In Sympathy: Robert Arbuckle, father to Sharon Tobias and Keith Arbuckle, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Garland Book Cemetery with Reverend Jeff Patterson officiating.
Sips & Scripture have started! Meet us at 9:00 am every Thursday at the Eastbrook Lucabe for our summer series of Sips & Scripture. There will be no Sips & Scripture on Thursday, June 19th.
New Beginnings: Support is still needed with the New Beginnings Fund as we help a family transition to independent living.
Pictorial Directory: Scheduling is wrapping up for our new Pictorial Directory. A few spots are left and photos can be scheduled on Thursday, June 12th from 2-8:30 pm, Friday, June 13th from 2-8:30 pm, and Saturday, June 14th from 10-4 pm. You can schedule online by clicking here and entering the photography scheduling login in2016, then the password photos. See Pastor Tyler if help is needed in scheduling.
Newsletter: The deadline for the newsletter is June 15th. Please submit any info to Mel by this date.
Church Council Meeting: The monthly Church Council meeting will be Tuesday, June 17th @ 5:30 pm.
Office Closed: The church office will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
Anniversary Celebration: Danny & Anita Burton will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 21st from 2-4 pm. All are invited! (No gifts needed.)
Bakers & Takers: We are still in need of more help with the cookie ministry, to take cookies and welcome info to people who have been visiting the church. If you are interested, sign up at the Gathering Place
Love Chapel Fair Food Booth: Coming soon, June 21 – 28. Help raise funds for Love Chapel: by purchasing one meal or more (breakfast, lunch, dinner); for special nights, buy a dinner ticket in advance: meatloaf (Tues. June 24) or BBQ (Thurs. June 26) (see Bob or Jean Langdon); go for lunch or dinner Sunday June 22, Church Recognition Day — bring a bulletin or canned food item to get a 10% discount; dunk a celebrity on Thursday evening (Evan and Tyler are participating, among other celebrities); or give a donation through our church or at https://givebutter.com/LoveChapel.
Sunday Suppers: The dates will be: June 29, July 27, and August 24. As in past years, we will ask people to sign up for one, or ALL, evenings and then they will be randomly assigned to a host home for dinner. The main course is chosen by each host and they will coordinate what dinner contributions each guest can provide. It is a great way to spend time with others who we may not normally see in a social setting.
Address Updates:
We have an updated email address for Sue Putterill. Please use the following going forward: [email protected].
Kari Lovelace has had a change in address to 1502 Coen Ct Columbus In 47201 and a new phone number of 812-343-4200. Update your directories.
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THIS WEEK:
Tuesday:
Prayer Shawl Group (11:00 AM)
Wednesday:
Prayer Room Group (12:30 PM)
Thursday:
Sips & Scripture at Eastside Lucabe (9:00 AM)
Directory Photos
Friday:
Directory Photos
Saturday:
Directory Photos
PRAYER Matters:
Mission News: Pray for Kristy Engel who is undergoing physical therapy after surgery on her right ankle. Congratulations to Barb Bolick who received her doctorate from Texas A & M on May 10.
Our military service members and their families
The people of Ukraine and efforts toward peace
Victims of the Israel-Hamas War
Love Chapel: Clients, Volunteers, Brighter Days, Pantry
FBC congregant prayer concerns: Janet Bailey, Dorothy Abney, Kim Shane, Donna Moore, Susan Carter, Tim Pickup, Priscilla & Roger Day, Bobbie & John Walker, Cathy Stiles, Frank Eldridge, Daryl & Dot McMath, Joyce Sutton, Jenny Wilkerson, John & Liz Lipson, Jon Carlstrom, Marge Betz, Anita Burton, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Claude Wright, Jr. “Bub”, Anita Yancey, Allen Rea, Larry Alexander, and Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.