First Baptist Church of Greensburg, PA
We are an American Baptist Church with a blended (contemporary/traditional) worship style
On Sunday, November 29, the First Sunday in Advent, please bring an old or new Christmas
ornament with your name on it to be placed in the Christmas Prayer Tree. Remember to put your name or the name of your family somewhere on the ornament. (A little tag!)
On Christmas Eve you may come forward and select an ornament with another person’s name on it. During the year you will be prayed for by the one who picks your ornament and you will pray for the person of the ornament you have chosen.
Thank you so much for your volunteer work. Even though you’re not in the spotlight, you are the backbone of each and every event. Please know that we could not do this without your hard work and would not want to do it without you. We are forever thankful for the time you have given us. Thank you so much for the immeasurably valuable work you have done for our church this year! We have not thanked you enough, and want to let you know that your dedication is essential to the work that we do.
I know that volunteers don’t ask for rewards, but I hope that our sincerest appreciation can be a reward for all of your help. You’ve done the impossible, and we will never forget it. Please accept this expression of my personal appreciation and thankfulness for your ongoing faithful and essential service to our church. I appreciate you immensely.
God be with and bless you abundantly.
With gratitude,
Bramwell Kjellgren
INTERIM PASTOR
Please bring cookies in on Sunday, November 15.
The pledge cards for 2021 have been mailed out or handed out at the Oct. 25th service. Please prayerfully consider your giving for next year and return the completed card by Nov. 1. This information is used to plan our church budget for next year which is now being developed. Thank you from the Stewardship Board for your help.
Cookies for Meals-0n-Wheels will be collected on Sunday, October 18.
Place your cookies in the yellow wagon in the foyer. The Mission Board thanks everyone who faithfully continues to participate in this important community outreach!
IT’S TIME AGAIN !!
SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Shoeboxes will be available Sunday, October 11 & to be returned by Sunday, November 8.
If you prefer not to shop, the Mission Board will accept
donations and do the shopping for you!
See Eleanor or call her at 724-834-4306
While our college students are doing their studies, we’d like to let them know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. In October, we will be sending “goody boxes”.
If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy, pretzels, granola bars, snacks, crackers, etc., there will be a box in the foyer on Sunday, October 11 and Sunday, October 18 (which is the last day for collections). You can also give them to Linda Clayton.
Thank you!
College Ministries
October we are collecting for the World Mission Offering
Click on the link below to go to the International Ministries website to learn more about the WORLD MISSION OFFERING
Due to the coronavirus, the Salvation Army canceled the annual Back-to-School Bash for this year. There is a possibility they may choose to do something different in compliance with the safety requirements for the school children at a later date. Our Mission Board is staying in touch with the Salvation Army.
NOTE: The Mission Board has new backpacks so if you know any child in need — please contact Eleanor Keenan or the church office.