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Dinner at St. John's

            A tidy crew from our FBC congregation once again provided and served dinner on Sept. 29 for over 110 residents and staff at St. John's Shelter for Women and Children on Power Inn Road.  Raymond Pico and Sean Herle shopped for chicken to bake, green beans, salad, and dessert.  Anne Herle and Dan Schield assisted them with serving, all overseen by three-year old Dylan Baldock, Dan's grandson. There was enough of the entree left over for seconds and to feed our crew afterwards. Not so with the ice cream dessert--the delighted diners finished it all, with quick seconds and thirds. As usual, designated residents appreciatively took over to do the clean-up.

The next fifth Tuesday Dinner at St John's is December 29.  Come check-in with this missions opportunity to reach out to our City, where your presence is rewarded with smiles and lots of "thank you's."  Call our Church Office at 443-6537 to volunteer.                                                                       - Dan Schield

Thanksgiving Baskets for Washington Elementary School Families  

            We will be putting together 50 baskets and you can help by your designated financial donation or by donating staple food items - cans of  cranberry sauce, green beans, turkey gravy and 29 oz. cans of pumpkin and sweet potatoes.  Closer to Thanksgiving we will be collecting the other foodstuffs.  Items may be dropped off in the designated area in the Gate Beautiful.  Thank you!

Friendship Class Banquet

          October 11, 2009 was the date of the Friendship Class Banquet, the latest in a tradition of more than 60 years.  Marge Balkin organized the event this year with more than 40 people attending.  Peggy Duncan created a very good meal and Paul O'Brien helped organize the serving team with youth and staff.  Our pastor, Steve O'Brien, got things going with prayer.  Cliff Taylor was master of ceremonies.  Mel and Sherry Welch provided a program of inspiring pictures and music from their travels to other states and countries.  I believe a good time was held by all.  Thanks to all who participated and attended to make this a sweet fellowship experience.

                             - Eric Kiesow with help from Jonette

Our Family. . .

          Congratulations to Karen Duncanson who is  retiring (Oct 30.) from the post office after more than 34 years. 

          Sympathy is extended to Grace Jenkins at the passing of her sister on 10-11-09 in Seattle, WA.

          And, to Natalya Holman at the passing of her father.

In Memory of

Catherine (Kay) Hatton

Joined FBC January 19, 1955

At Home with the Lord August 29, 2009

Sympathy is extended to the family.