October 24, 2021                             8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Worship Services

Jerry Sutton, Senior Pastor                                                       989-315-1018

David Castle, Associate Pastor Of Worship Ministries              567-876-9182

Carol Corbishley, Pastor Of Congregational Care                      989-975-0138

Jon Fruytier, Associate Pastor                                                  989-712-0009

Ministers:  The Congregation                                   (Church) 989-269-8664

Mission Statement:  To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

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Gathering Song – “Ever Be” (8:30 service)

                             “Joy” (10:00 service)

Opening Remarks

Songs – “I Will Follow”

              “How Great Thou Art”

Prayer

Welcome/Opportunities

Offering

Mission Spotlight

Mission Change Offering

Dismissal For Children’s Church (10:00 Service)

Message – “Until Then… - II Corinthians 5:1 – 6:2)                     Pastor Jerry

(Final Message – Series:  SOON)

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Nursery (Newborns Through 2 Years Old)                               Nursery Room

Children’s Church (3 Years Old Through The 4th Grade)            Group Room

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TODAY – 11:15 a.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE

Today the adult choir will begin practicing Christmas music.  New voices are always welcome to join the choir.

TODAY – 1:30 p.m. “ROE V. WADE” MOVIE

The movie “Roe v. Wade” will be shown at the Bad Axe Theater.  The doors open at 1:00 p.m.  The admission fee is $6.00.  “This movie details the events around the 1973 Roe v. Wade court case that changed the landscape of the abortion industry.”

TODAY – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. BAD AXE AREA YOUTH GROUP

All 9th graders through 12th graders are invited to be a part of the Bad Axe Area Youth Group which meets at the church.  Food is provided.

MONDAY – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W.M.I. WORK DAY

MONDAY – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PICKLEBALL

TUESDAY – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W.M.I. WORK DAY

TUESDAY – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. YOGA CLASS

TUESDAY – 6:30 p.m. FINANCE TEAM MEETING

WEDNESDAY – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

On Wednesday Nights from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. we offer activities for newborns through 8th graders and for adults.  The children and pre-teens

topic is “Answers in Genesis.”  For adults there is a class for the parents of newborns through elementary age children, a ladies Bible study, and a Bible study on the book of Romans.

SATURDAY – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MISSION FAIR

Our Mission Fair features a craft sale, a bake sale, and a silent auction that includes beautiful quilts made by our W.M.I. ladies.  We will also have for sale books, old jewelry, glassware, china, quilts, and home décor.  From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. you may bid on the silent auction items of your choice by writing your assigned number and the amount of your bid on the provided forms.  The silent auction items will be sold to the highest bidder as of 1:00 p.m.  The proceeds from the Mission Fair go to mission projects.  Please note that we are unable to serve lunch this year.

NEXT SUNDAY – 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES

NEXT SUNDAY – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NO TRICK OUR TREAT

During trick or treat hours we will be grilling hot dogs (weather permitting) in downtown Bad Axe between Huron Travel and Muffler Man.  All families are invited to stop by and enjoy a free hot dog. 

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE MISSION FAIR

For our Mission Fair to be a success we need your donations of baked goods, craft items, books, old jewelry, glassware, china, and home décor.  Clothing donations will not be accepted.  You may drop off your donations in the W.M.I. room this Monday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 26th from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and in the church gym this Thursday, October 28th and Friday, October 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Baked goods may also be dropped off in the church gym this Saturday, October 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  If you have any questions contact Marcia Wolfe or Dorothy Sampson.

ATTENDANCE SIGN-IN SHEETS

During each worship service you are asked to sign your name in the blue attendance folders that are in the pew racks.  It is important that you sign in each Sunday you are here so please help us out by doing this.

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov. 4th – 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Food Pantry Packing Day (help needed)

Nov. 6th – 7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast (at the Peppermill restaurant)

Nov. 6th – 10:00 a.m. – Free Movie & Refreshments (at the Bad Axe Theater)

Nov. 9th – 6:30 p.m. – Finance Team Meeting

Nov. 11th – 6:00 p.m. – Pastor’s Team Meeting

Nov. 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Ministry Leadership Team Meeting

Nov. 13th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Community Scrapbooking

Nov. 13th – Time To Be Announced – Building Float For Christmas Parade

NEW PICTURE IN THE CHURCH FOYER

The beautiful new picture in the church foyer (between two of the bulletin boards) was painted by Christine Woodward.  Christine gave this picture to the church in memory of her brother, Steven Tageson.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG

Our church is participating in a Baby Bottle Boomerang.  On the small table in the church foyer (to your right as you exit the sanctuary) there are baby bottles for you to take home and fill with money.  The money that is collected will be split between Positive Alternatives and Huron County Right to Life.  Please be sure to return your baby bottles to the church no later than Sunday, November 7th.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL

The Interfaith Council would like someone to represent our church at their meetings.  They meet on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Bad Axe.  Their next meeting is scheduled for November 8th.  If you are interested in representing our church on the Interfaith Council contact the church office (989-269-8664).

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  There is still time this month to show your appreciation to Pastor Jerry, Pastor David, Pastor Carol, and Pastor Jon by sending cards, giving gift cards, providing meals, etc.  Use your imagination and creativity to show your pastors how much you care about them.

FREE MOVIE AT THE BAD AXE THEATER

The community is invited to join us for a free movie, free pop, and free popcorn on Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bad Axe Theater.  The movie to be shown is “The Peanuts Movie.”

BAD AXE CHRISTMAS PARADE

On the Saturday evening of November 27th the church will have a float in the Bad Axe Christmas Parade.  We plan to build the float in the church shed on Saturday, November 13th.  Be watching the bulletin for the time.  The theme for our float will be “Jesus the King is Born.”  We will be utilizing the Live Nativity costumes for those on the float as well as those walking with the float.  If you have an interest in dressing up and being a part of this outreach please contact Stacie Schweitzer as soon as possible.  This would be a great opportunity for families to serve together and experience the joy of Christmas in our community.

MISSION MOMENT

This week be in prayer for the Free Methodist mission work in the Middle East, Paraguay, Belgium, and Mexico.  Also be in prayer for the Set Free Movement in Bulgaria, the Europe missionary team, Sherry Cahill in Africa, and Judy in a creative access Asian country.

2021 YEARBOOK

Would you like to know the addresses and statistics of Free Methodist Churches not only in Michigan but around the world?  If so, you will want to order the 2021 Yearbook.  The cost is $19.95 for a spiral bound book and $15.95 for a perfect bound book.  To purchase your copy of the 2021 Yearbook be sure to turn in to the church office by this Sunday, October 24th your name and the money to cover the cost of the type of yearbook you are ordering.

CHURCH GREETERS

Wanted:  Friendly, smiling faces to greet worshipers for the 8:30 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. worship services.  You would need to come about 15 minutes before the start of the worship service to hand out bulletins and fill up the candy basket with mints.  On the podium in the church foyer there are greeter sign-up sheets for the months of October and November.