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H.A.N.D.S
The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services HANDS is a service for families who are pregnant or who have newborn/infant babies. Services include weekly visits with a home visitor in home or by telehealth, support through pregnancy and the early stages of baby’s life, activities that you and baby can grow together, and access to community resources.
They also offer “Cribs for Kids” which helps educate new parents about crib safety and also provide cribs for families that might need one.
HANDS is looking for local donations in order to do a Christmas drawing for their families. They are also accepting gift cards to local businesses or baskets/items made by local businesses. If you would like to donate you can mark your envelope with HANDS and Rachel will be sure they receive it.
Questions…
Payton Smothers 270-252-2727
Kayle Sanders 270-252-2692
There are flyers on the bulletin board in the entryway with more information.
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who brought food donations for Needline today. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and each item will be put to good use during these holiday months!
DON’T FORGET
Don’t forget to stay after worship service today for our Thanksgiving meal in the activity building. If you are visiting or forgot about the meal...stay! We don’t care if you remembered a dish of food to share...we just want to see you there enjoying a meal with us.
AGAPE FUN!
No Wednesday night events on November 23rd.
PLEASE
The church looks so nice at Christmas time. The trees are all decorated. Lights are twinkling. People of all ages get excited for the season and all its beauty.
We really need your help after the meal today. We realize everyone is busy. Thanksgiving gatherings. Christmas shopping. Sports & other activities.
In order for the church to look so pretty, we need a large crowd to help with the decorating. Fall décor has to come down and taken upstairs to the attic storage. All Christmas decorations need carried down the attic stairs, trees need set up, tubs need carried down, ornaments & lights hung, garland, wreaths, and nativity set arranged.
No offense to anyone, but we need YOUNG folks to stay and help. The stairs are hard for many of our older congregation.
The heavy tubs are hard for many of our older congregation.
Kids are absolutely invited to stay and help...they are great at carrying things up and down stairs and it teaches them to be invested in their church family.
Please stay after the wonderful meal (burn a few calories) and help with the lovely seasonal decorations. It truly is appreciated!!!!
I-WASH
Our church will be setting up again at I-Wash today from 12:00-5:00. They will pay for loads in the washer and dryer, offer laundry detergent and other supplies and visit with the patrons. What a great outreach project for our community!!! We continue to accept monetary donations if you are able to give. Just write “laundry” on your offering envelope.
MEN’S GATHERING
The men still gather on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays around 9:00 AM in the gym. All men are invited. It is good conversations, laughter, coffee, and sometimes yummy treats.
THE SECRET PLACE
The new edition of The Secret Place (December/January/February) is in the literature rack. This is a resource for your at home, individual study time. They are free and anyone is welcome to one.
YOUTH LEADER SEARCH
The following announcement was posted on Facebook this past week along with other media avenues. We are needing your help. PLEASE go on the church’s FB page and share the fire out of this. Or maybe you know someone who would be a good fit and you can show them this bulletin announcement. We need as much reach in the community as possible and you can help with that. The church has voted to not hire from within.
FCC Benton is looking for a part time Christian Youth Leader who has a personal commitment to Christ and Christian Education. This person must have a passion and ability to work with children Preschool through grade 12.
Job Requirements:
· Plan and coordinate Wednesday night youth program for ages Preschool-12 th grade. Group size approximately 15-20.
· Attend Sunday morning services and develop opportunities to include youth in worship services.
· Attend and enhance the current Sunday school program.
· Plan and coordinate summer Vacation Bible School, outreach programs, and social opportunities with other Disciples and/or other denominations in the area.
· Possess basic knowledge of the Bible stories and ability to effectively
communicate to the youth.
· Possess effective organizational and communication skills.
· Salary commensurate with experience.
· Be proficient in use of technology, social media and web-based programs.
· High School Diploma
· Background check required
Any interested person may send a resume via mail or email to Diane. For additional information you may contact Diane Barga at 270.559.6477 or email at dbarga42@gmail.com.
PLEASE HELP US OUT AND SHARE THIS ON FACEBOOK. OUR NUMBER OF KIDS IS GROWING AND WE WOULD LOVE TO OFFER THEM AN OPPORTUNITY OF STAFFING SOMEONE “JUST FOR THEM”.
BUDGET APPROVAL
The proposed 2023 budget is inserted today and will also be inserted next Sunday. The church’s bylaws state that they are presented for 2 Sundays to the congregation and then a vote is taken to approve by the congregation. Please take a moment this next week to look it over and bring your questions or concerns to the meeting in December.
November 20 & 27: Copies provided as an insert
December 4: Congregational vote
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Come join us next Sunday, November 27, for our annual “Hanging of the Greens” during worship service. It is a beautiful ceremony and we would love for you to be a part of it.
STILLEY HOUSE
The Stilley House in Benton has started inviting local churches and organizations to come into the facility to offer residents a time of worship on Sundays. We will be returning on November 27th. It is a short devotional with songs and smiles. It does not last long but the residents LOVE to see new faces and to have the opportunity to worship & sing again. We meet there and it starts at 1:30. We will continue this on the 4th Sunday of each month. Everyone is invited to be a part of this beautiful ministry.
Our church will NOT participate at Stilley on Christmas day.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The CWF ladies will meet again at the church on Thursday, December 1st at 1:30. All ladies are invited.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM & YUMMIES
The kids have started working on their Christmas program that they will present to the congregation on Wednesday, December 7th starting at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited. Feel free to bring friends or community members! After the play everyone will walk over to the activity building for our yummy Tasting Party. Please bring finger foods and desserts to share with everyone...it really is delicious!
Come support all the kids’ hard work!
BOARD MEETING
There will be no board meeting in December.
ADULT CHRISTMAS DINNER
We will have our annual Adult Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 11th. Time not confirmed yet. It will be held in the CAB. Nannette and the wonderful kitchen volunteers will be preparing the meal.
Child care is provided during the meal for the kiddos. Pizza is usually provided along with a fun time!
There will be a sign up sheet circulating next Sunday...be sure to sign up if you plan on attending.
BLOOD DRIVE
There is a blood drive scheduled for December 14th from 2:00-6:00 in the CAB.
CAROLING ANYONE?
Is anyone interested in going caroling? Debbie is needing to know if anyone would like to go. Tentative date of December 18th. Please sign up next week if you are interested in participating.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Invite your friends and family to join you for our Christmas Eve service . It starts at 9:00 PM and we would love to see you there.
CHECKS
If you have any checks written from the church Rachel is asking that you cash them. She is unable to clear/close out each month with outstanding checks. The year end is fast approaching and she needs to get things cleared and the year closed. Thank you.
PRINTING EARLY
Rachel will be printing the November 27th bulletin early next week. Please have all information to her by Tuesday, November 22nd if you want it included next Sunday.
The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services HANDS is a service for families who are pregnant or who have newborn/infant babies. Services include weekly visits with a home visitor in home or by telehealth, support through pregnancy and the early stages of baby’s life, activities that you and baby can grow together, and access to community resources.
They also offer “Cribs for Kids” which helps educate new parents about crib safety and also provide cribs for families that might need one.
HANDS is looking for local donations in order to do a Christmas drawing for their families. They are also accepting gift cards to local businesses or baskets/items made by local businesses. If you would like to donate you can mark your envelope with HANDS and Rachel will be sure they receive it.
Questions…
Payton Smothers 270-252-2727
Kayle Sanders 270-252-2692
There are flyers on the bulletin board in the entryway with more information.
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who brought food donations for Needline today. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and each item will be put to good use during these holiday months!
DON’T FORGET
Don’t forget to stay after worship service today for our Thanksgiving meal in the activity building. If you are visiting or forgot about the meal...stay! We don’t care if you remembered a dish of food to share...we just want to see you there enjoying a meal with us.
AGAPE FUN!
No Wednesday night events on November 23rd.
PLEASE
The church looks so nice at Christmas time. The trees are all decorated. Lights are twinkling. People of all ages get excited for the season and all its beauty.
We really need your help after the meal today. We realize everyone is busy. Thanksgiving gatherings. Christmas shopping. Sports & other activities.
In order for the church to look so pretty, we need a large crowd to help with the decorating. Fall décor has to come down and taken upstairs to the attic storage. All Christmas decorations need carried down the attic stairs, trees need set up, tubs need carried down, ornaments & lights hung, garland, wreaths, and nativity set arranged.
No offense to anyone, but we need YOUNG folks to stay and help. The stairs are hard for many of our older congregation.
The heavy tubs are hard for many of our older congregation.
Kids are absolutely invited to stay and help...they are great at carrying things up and down stairs and it teaches them to be invested in their church family.
Please stay after the wonderful meal (burn a few calories) and help with the lovely seasonal decorations. It truly is appreciated!!!!
I-WASH
Our church will be setting up again at I-Wash today from 12:00-5:00. They will pay for loads in the washer and dryer, offer laundry detergent and other supplies and visit with the patrons. What a great outreach project for our community!!! We continue to accept monetary donations if you are able to give. Just write “laundry” on your offering envelope.
MEN’S GATHERING
The men still gather on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays around 9:00 AM in the gym. All men are invited. It is good conversations, laughter, coffee, and sometimes yummy treats.
THE SECRET PLACE
The new edition of The Secret Place (December/January/February) is in the literature rack. This is a resource for your at home, individual study time. They are free and anyone is welcome to one.
YOUTH LEADER SEARCH
The following announcement was posted on Facebook this past week along with other media avenues. We are needing your help. PLEASE go on the church’s FB page and share the fire out of this. Or maybe you know someone who would be a good fit and you can show them this bulletin announcement. We need as much reach in the community as possible and you can help with that. The church has voted to not hire from within.
FCC Benton is looking for a part time Christian Youth Leader who has a personal commitment to Christ and Christian Education. This person must have a passion and ability to work with children Preschool through grade 12.
Job Requirements:
· Plan and coordinate Wednesday night youth program for ages Preschool-12 th grade. Group size approximately 15-20.
· Attend Sunday morning services and develop opportunities to include youth in worship services.
· Attend and enhance the current Sunday school program.
· Plan and coordinate summer Vacation Bible School, outreach programs, and social opportunities with other Disciples and/or other denominations in the area.
· Possess basic knowledge of the Bible stories and ability to effectively
communicate to the youth.
· Possess effective organizational and communication skills.
· Salary commensurate with experience.
· Be proficient in use of technology, social media and web-based programs.
· High School Diploma
· Background check required
Any interested person may send a resume via mail or email to Diane. For additional information you may contact Diane Barga at 270.559.6477 or email at dbarga42@gmail.com.
PLEASE HELP US OUT AND SHARE THIS ON FACEBOOK. OUR NUMBER OF KIDS IS GROWING AND WE WOULD LOVE TO OFFER THEM AN OPPORTUNITY OF STAFFING SOMEONE “JUST FOR THEM”.
BUDGET APPROVAL
The proposed 2023 budget is inserted today and will also be inserted next Sunday. The church’s bylaws state that they are presented for 2 Sundays to the congregation and then a vote is taken to approve by the congregation. Please take a moment this next week to look it over and bring your questions or concerns to the meeting in December.
November 20 & 27: Copies provided as an insert
December 4: Congregational vote
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Come join us next Sunday, November 27, for our annual “Hanging of the Greens” during worship service. It is a beautiful ceremony and we would love for you to be a part of it.
STILLEY HOUSE
The Stilley House in Benton has started inviting local churches and organizations to come into the facility to offer residents a time of worship on Sundays. We will be returning on November 27th. It is a short devotional with songs and smiles. It does not last long but the residents LOVE to see new faces and to have the opportunity to worship & sing again. We meet there and it starts at 1:30. We will continue this on the 4th Sunday of each month. Everyone is invited to be a part of this beautiful ministry.
Our church will NOT participate at Stilley on Christmas day.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The CWF ladies will meet again at the church on Thursday, December 1st at 1:30. All ladies are invited.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM & YUMMIES
The kids have started working on their Christmas program that they will present to the congregation on Wednesday, December 7th starting at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited. Feel free to bring friends or community members! After the play everyone will walk over to the activity building for our yummy Tasting Party. Please bring finger foods and desserts to share with everyone...it really is delicious!
Come support all the kids’ hard work!
BOARD MEETING
There will be no board meeting in December.
ADULT CHRISTMAS DINNER
We will have our annual Adult Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 11th. Time not confirmed yet. It will be held in the CAB. Nannette and the wonderful kitchen volunteers will be preparing the meal.
Child care is provided during the meal for the kiddos. Pizza is usually provided along with a fun time!
There will be a sign up sheet circulating next Sunday...be sure to sign up if you plan on attending.
BLOOD DRIVE
There is a blood drive scheduled for December 14th from 2:00-6:00 in the CAB.
CAROLING ANYONE?
Is anyone interested in going caroling? Debbie is needing to know if anyone would like to go. Tentative date of December 18th. Please sign up next week if you are interested in participating.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Invite your friends and family to join you for our Christmas Eve service . It starts at 9:00 PM and we would love to see you there.
CHECKS
If you have any checks written from the church Rachel is asking that you cash them. She is unable to clear/close out each month with outstanding checks. The year end is fast approaching and she needs to get things cleared and the year closed. Thank you.
PRINTING EARLY
Rachel will be printing the November 27th bulletin early next week. Please have all information to her by Tuesday, November 22nd if you want it included next Sunday.
