Upcoming Events and Information
PLEASE NOTE:
Adult Bible Study
Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room
(Be a friend, bring a friend!)
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Choir
(No practice at this time)
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Have you been considering Baptism?
Please talk to Pastor Bill or Pastor Charisse if you want to be baptized.
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WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
An Hour of Prayer
We will have an hour of prayer on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
You may come and go as you please during that time.
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“Open Gym”
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Bring a friend, walk, talk, sit and sip.
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Knit and Crochet Circle with Maureen Carlson
From 10:00- noon
on Tuesdays in the Daniel Room
Sit and knit or crochet, fellowship with each other.
Any level experience welcome. (Bring a friend!)
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“Praise in Motion”
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Gym.
Very low impact to high intensity (you choose how much you can do).
The class will meet each week, except on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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Coffee with Pastor (for men)
Wednesday mornings meet with Pastor Bill
in his office at 9:00 a.m.
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JKIDS
for all kids each Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Each week, games, crafts, stories…fun, fun, fun.
“Bring a friend” to receive a prize for yourself and your friend.
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Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Wednesday’s at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall
JKids at 6:30 p.m. in the Andrew Room
(Be a friend, bring a friend!)
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Thursday Evening Bible Study
Women’s Small Group at 6:00 p.m. in the Daniel Room
Men’s Small Group at 6:00 p.m. in Pastor Bill’s Office
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Church Women United
will meet in the Daniel Room across from the office
the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:15 a.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Kindly Join Us For The Wedding of
Kathy Bennett and Gary Walker
Saturday, September 23, 2023
at Two O’ Clock
First Church of God
1080 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL
Reception to Follow
(Please join us after the ceremony for cake and punch at the Church)
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An Hour of Prayer
Sunday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m.
We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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“Ladies Tea”
Thursday, October 12th
in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Put on your favorite bonnet and bring your favorite tea cup
and join in an Old English custom of afternoon tea.
Please invite a friend!
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Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus Concert Series
Saturday, October 14th
Featuring: Damascus Road Band
Food at 5:00 p.m. Concert at 6:30 p.m.
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All Church “Fall Festival”
Saturday, October 21st starting at 5:00 p.m.
Bring a covered dish (hot dogs, drinks, and tableware will be provided).
We will eat, fellowship, then enjoy a “Hootenanny” with line dancing at the end.
We will end the night with vespers by the fire and s’mores.
Bring your own lawn chairs and sticks for roasting hot dogs.
Invite your family and friends!
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Daylight Savings Time
ends Sunday, November 5th
(Fall Back)
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Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus Concert Series
Saturday, November 11th
Featuring: Still Water
Food at 5:00 p.m. Concert at 6:30 p.m.
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November Potluck Dinner
Sunday, November 12th
after morning Worship Service
Invite a Friend!
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An Hour of Prayer
Sunday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m.
We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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OASIS (Older Adults Still in Service)
Tuesday, November 14th
from Noon till 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a potluck and fellowship time at FCOG.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 23rd
for any members of the Congregation that have no where to go for Thanksgiving.
Turkey will be finished, this will be a potluck dinner.
This is also an outreach event.
Time TBA
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Advent
begins on Sunday, December 3rd
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Christmas Banquet
Sunday, December, 9th
More information and times TBA
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An Hour of Prayer
Sunday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m.
We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, December, 24th at 6:00 p.m.
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WANT TO HELP:
Peanut Brittle Information!
It’s that time of year again! Crews will start the week of September 11th.
We need workers for the crews. We usually have 3 crews:
Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday mornings from 9:00-noon
Friday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
A sign-up sheet is available in the Fellowship Hall
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Meals for Shut-Ins
This is an ongoing ministry trying to help with meals.
when someone is going through a time of illness.
If you would like to sign up or be contacted to take an occasional meal,
see Bev Duckwiler or sign up in the Narthex.
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Funeral Dinner Help:
We are looking for people that would be interested in
helping prepare, set-up and serve funeral dinners.
If you would be interested,
contact Bev Duckwiler.
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Teachers/Encouragers Needed:
Do you have a passion to help others learn?
We need teachers in every area of the church; children, youth, and adults.
See Pastor Charisse if you want to explore the needs of GFCOG
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Prayer Warriors Needed:
If you have the gift of praying for others
and would like to be on a Prayer Team,
Contact Lanni or Pastor Charisse, who will add you to the team.
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Something New!
Would you like to be a part of a security team for our church?
We are looking for volunteers. If you would be interested,
please contact Pastor Bill or Pastor Charisse and they will fill you in.
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Volunteers Needed…
Power Point, Visitation, Open Gym, & FISH.
Contact Virgil Frye or call the office to volunteer!
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Connect Yourself to Facebook!
If we need to cancel Church services or events due to weather,
we will post it on our church Facebook page.
We also post upcoming events.
It will be another way to connect with the church.
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If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Chain, call the church office.
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