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April 21, 2025

CURRENT EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

BUSINESS MEETING: Join us at our quarterly business meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 6 PM in the Worship Center.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECOGNITION: Our high school seniors will be honored in the worship service on May 4. If you have a graduating senior and have not received information on participating in the recognition service, please let us know using the Next Steps card and writing “High School Senior” in the comments section by Friday, April 25.
 
NEW MEMBER LUNCH:  If you are a new member or thinking about becoming a member, join us for lunch on Sunday, April 27 at noon in the Chapel to learn more about our church. Let us know if you plan to attend using a Next Steps card and writing "New Member Lunch" in the comments section.

HEY! DAY: Sunday, April 27 is HEY! DAY - a high-energy morning where we all wear nametags, meet new friends, and celebrate life change through baptism. Don’t miss this joyful Sunday for all ages! Comment “Baptism” on the Next Steps form or contact the church office to learn more.

STUDENT FUNDRAISER: Get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition at “Church Family Feud” hosted by Jack Wiley on May 4, 2025, from 6-8 PM! Gather a 6-person team for $100 or join the audience with $10 spectator tickets (available at the door) and enjoy concessions while cheering on your favorite team. All proceeds support student ministry summer activities, so register your team by April 27 and be a part of the excitement!

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: Navigating Technology, Social Media, and Smartphones: Join us on Sunday, April 27, during the 10:45 AM Community Group hour in the Underground for a special Family Round Table discussion on parenting in the digital age. Together, we'll explore key insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, discuss our local school district’s smartphone restrictions, and consider a theological perspective on technology and its impact on our children and teenagers. This is an opportunity to gain wisdom, share experiences, and equip one another to guide our kids toward healthy, balanced engagement with technology. Don't miss this important conversation!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Registration is open for VBS which takes place June 1 – 4, 6-8 PM, for all kids entering kindergarten through those entering 6th grade. The theme this year is “MAGNIFIED: Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things!”

PLAYLISTS: To help you interact with God all week long, we've created playlists packed with songs that inspire, uplift, and connect to our sermon series and worship themes. Visit fbcls.info/playlists to find links to all our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Dive in, sing along, and let these powerful tracks fuel your worship every day!

SUNDAY MORNINGS:

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: We worship together at one time, with groups meeting before and after the worship time!

The schedule:
  • 8:15 – Community Groups for adults
  • 9:30 – Worship (also Preschool care)
  • 10:45 - Community Groups for all ages

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY GROUPS: (Please note new locations)
8:15
  • Baker - ADM139
  • Smith - AUD046
  • Garner - AUD243
  • Voris - AUD044
  • Rethemeyer - ADM137
10:45
  • Barnett - EDU226
  • Byers - AUD044 (w/Zoom option)
  • Franke - EDU224
  • Henks - ADM139
  • McKinney - AUD045
  • Parker - AUD243
  • Shaffer - AUD241
  • Snowden - AUD046 (w/Zoom option)
  • Sytkowski - AUD041
  • Special Friends - ADM133

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING:

Bible Study and Prayer: Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm in room ADM139. You can view the Bible study on Facebook.  (Will not meet again until January 8.)

DAILY BIBLE READINGS:

April 21 – Acts 2:37-42
April 22 – Acts 8:4-12
April 23 – Acts 8:34-40
April 24 – Acts 10:44-48
April 25 – Acts 16:13-15
April 26 – Acts 16:25-34
April 27 – Romans 6:4

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