On Sunday, November 23, we will have our Thanksgiving The family of Susie Lane wishes to thank the members

the members for

November 2008 their prayers, support and the wonderful food that was pre-
Service at 5:30 pm.
Standing Monthly Events pared. Thank you and God bless!
Sundays Prayer Meeting 9:15 am Please be sure to join us on Sunday, November 30 as Mil- Tara Lane and Family
Sunday School 9:30 am ton Christy joins us for morning worship. Lunch will be
Morning Worship 10:45 served after the morning service. Many thanks to my church family and friends for your love
TLC 9:15 am –12:00 pm and support during the untimely death of my brother Broad-
Tuesdays Prayer Group 9:30 am Remember: Encouragement cards are available on the dus Jefferson. Also for your calls, cards, visits and most of all
Wednesdays Prayer Group 4:30 pm First and Second Sunday of each month. your prayers.
Bible Study 6:30 pm In Christian love,
Thursdays Women’s Study 9:30 am Muriel Rodgers & Family.
HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY
President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day
Specials and other meetings for November Thank you so very much for the many visits, gifts and meals
for November 11, 1919. This is a day to honor military veter- for Ruth over the past few years. Your prayers and your care
Sat., November 1 9:00 am Sunday School Meeting
Sun., November 2 *Baptism
ans and is always celebrated November 11th each year in re- and concern have meant so much to her and to her family.
Tues., November 4 *Election Day membrance of the signing of the Armistice that ended World She is now settled in Heartfields Assisted Living and would
War I. Hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour of the love to have you visit her there. God bless you as you visit
1:00 pm Church Office Closing
11th day of the 11th month of 1918. and share in His name.
7:00 pm Baptist Men
Ruth Short and Family.
Thur., November 6 7:00 pm Play Meeting Although originally named Armistice Day, the name was
Tues., November 11 *Veterans Day changed to Veterans Day in May of 1954 in order to recognize
Dear Falmouth Friends,
2:00 pm Mission Groups all veterans rather than just those who served in World War I.
I want to thank you for all the caring concern shown for me
7:00 pm Stewardship Team due to my recent cornea transplant surgery. Your prayers,
Wed., November 12 10:00 am Joyful Sound calls, gifts and visits meant so much to me and my family.
Sun., November 16 *Communion My surgery was successful; so now I have to be patient and
Tues., November 18 11:00 am WVM Luncheon wait for my eye sight to improve. May God bless you all!
Wed., November 19 10:00 am Joyful Sound In Christ’s love,
Sat., November 22 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast Gene Burton.
Sun., November 23 5:30 pm Thanksgiving Service
Tues., November 25 7:00 pm Kay Apperson Crafts
Thur., November 27 Office Closed
Fri., November 28 Office Closed
Sun., November 30 *Milton Christy
The Record for October 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26

__________________________________________________________________ Bible Teaching Ministry

Enrollment………………………..293 293 293 293
WMU Attendance..……………...………..78 79 81 71
On November 3, the Shiloh (old Site) Baptist Church, Please take time to acknowledge a veteran and thank them for
The Church in Worship……………...151 111 110 120
Children’s Ministry………………..….18 17
801 Sophia Street, will host the Baptist Women’s World $4,121.98 $4,925.23
their sacrifice! Weekly Offering……..…..……$9,923.00 $4,192.00
Day of Prayer from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. All Special Gifts...………….…..$1,355.00 $738.50 $1,740.00 $1,520.00
Debt Retirement
women are invited! A light lunch will follow the prayer Week……………...….$332.00 $150.00 $60.00 $—
service. MTD…………….……$332.00 $482.00 $542.00 $542.00
YTD Budget...……….…...…$206,502.40 $211,644.96 $216,827.52 $221,990.08
YTD Offering Received.……$182,723.88 $185,957.36 $188,349.36 $191,754.59
YTD Budget Expenses..…….$203,555.21 $207,781.60 $209,509.75 $215,269.71
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E-mail: secretary@falmouthbaptist.org
Fax:
Phone: 540-373-8050
Leslie Powers, Pastor

Falmouth, Virginia 22405

302 Colonial Avenue
Falmouth Baptist Church
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Monday̶Friday
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
PLEASE NOTE
testify about Him with

To become more like

Falmouth Baptist Church November 2008

the hope that all will

accept Him as Lord
Deacon of the Week: Lauman Schooler

Christ Jesus and to

OUR MISSION
Nursery:

and Savior!

540-373-1524
Ushers: Self, Mills, H. Brooks
Children’s Ministry: S. Shortridge, A. Bourne,
N. Bourne, W. Bourne, B.
Banks, D. Bourne, M.
Robinson, P. Morgan
November 9
Deacon of the Week: Steve Banks
Nursery: R. & B. Payne, P. Morgan More Than A Day

VETERANS DAY
Ushers: Shelton, Snellings,
As Thanksgiving Day rolls around,

November 11
P. Musselman
Children’s Ministry: P. Snellings, R. Snellings, It brings up some facts, quite profound.
J. Summers, R. Hall, J. Hall, We may think that we're poor,
A. Main, A. Weimer, D. Feel like bums, insecure,

THANKSGIVING
But in truth, our riches astound.

November 27
Brooks

HAPPY
November 16 We have friends and family we love;
Deacon of the Week: Del Henderson We have guidance from heaven above.
Nursery: P. Mills, C.& A. Cox We have so much more
Ushers: C. Musselman, D. Bourne, Than they sell in a store,
V. Musselman

MISSION OF THE MONTH

We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.
Children’s Ministry: E. Stevenson, V. Musselman,
So add up your blessings, I say;

SHOEBOXES

November 2008
M. Coble, W. Tuttle, J. Cox,

CHRISTMAS
L. Schools, D. Banks, C.
Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.
Main, A. Burton Enjoy what you've got;
Realize it's a lot,
November 23
Deacon of the Week: Lin Bourne And you'll make all your cares go away.
Ezekiel, Daniel 1:1-7:28, Psalm 104:1-7:28,
Proverbs 26:26-28:24, Hebrews 3:1-13:25,
James, I Peter, II Peter, I John 1:1-2:17.

Nursery: B. & J. Griggs

Ushers: G. Cooper, Beverly, Oliver By Karl Fuchs
Children’s Ministry: B. Stevenson, M. Coffman,
T. Wilmore, B. Boggs, C. Bible Reading for
Boggs, H. Golightly, G. Perry
November 2008:

November 30
Deacon of the Week: William Bourne
Nursery: B. Banks, N. Bourne

Non-Profit Organization
Ushers: Self, Mills, H. Brooks

Fredericksburg, VA
Children’s Ministry: P. & R. Snellings, J. & A.

Permit No. 251

U.S. Postage
Canty, J. Errico, G. Shelton,

PAID
G. Chittum, D. Cox, P. Mor
gan, V. Musselman, D.
Banks, L. Schools, M. Coble,
C. Main