<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2HtXBd_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2HtXBd_0wOx1p0100" width="1407" height="641" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0WVoMO_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0WVoMO_0wOx1p0100" width="1640" height="924" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0iK9Uy_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0iK9Uy_0wOx1p0100" width="1477" height="1778" ></figure><p><b>What's Happening at FBC</b></p><ul><li>November 3 - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Begins</li><li>November 4 - Child Safety Training</li><li>November 7 - Lottie Moon Book Club</li><li>November 10 - Volunteer Apprciation Dinner</li><li>November 17 - Falter Baby Shower</li><li>November 17 - Operation Christmas Child Box Collection</li><li>December 8 - Children's Christmas Perforamance &amp; Potluck</li><li>December 14 - Sands Family Christmas Open House</li><li>December 24 - Christmas Eve Service - Carols &amp; Cocoa</li></ul><h2>Lottie Moon Offering &amp; Operation Christmas Child</h2><h2>Lottie Moon Christmas Offering</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0eGR90_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0eGR90_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure><p>We are setting goal of $2,000 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Plan on attending our Lottie Moon Book Club to learn more about Lottie Moon's work in China that sparked this special offering that funds missionaries all around the world! </p><h2>Operation Christmas Child</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2P8Lm8_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2P8Lm8_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure><p>Operation Christmas Child kicks off this Sunday and we will be collecting boxes until November 17th. You can pick up boxes and instructions on ow to fill them at the church. On collection day we will take time to pray over them as we send them out!</p><h2>Outdoor Movie Night</h2><p>The Outdoor Movie Night was a hit! Thanks to the many hands who helped pull it together!</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Zwnps_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Zwnps_0wOx1p0100" width="2016" height="1512" ><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fYpbr_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fYpbr_0wOx1p0100" width="2016" height="1512" ><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4DHZLl_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4DHZLl_0wOx1p0100" width="2016" height="1512" ><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=13bAxe_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=13bAxe_0wOx1p0100" width="2016" height="1512" ><h2>Child Safety Training</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1U1X2F_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1U1X2F_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure><p>We are partnering with the Missouri Baptist Children's Home to host a child safety training. This is a training that will be beneficial for all current Children's Ministry volunteers and any who have a desire to serve in this vital ministry in our church. This training is open to any and all at FBC Weston who would like to attend, however. We are also opening this training up to the school and any other local organizations that serve children.</p><p><b><i>The training is FREE to all attendees. </i></b></p><p>Sign up for the training here! </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39jUST_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39jUST_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure><p>As we kick off the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering we are hosting a book club to help educate the church on her great missionary work. Sharon Shouse tracked down a book that covers Lottie Moon's missionary work in China. There are a limited number of copies available at the Connection Desk in the Sanctuary. You can also purchase the book yourself by clicking here! We will take the month of October to read through the book and gather in November to discuss before we kick off our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. This Book Club is co-ed and open to all in the church. Bring a snack to share!</p><h2>Mark Your Calendars</h2><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2mosHA_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2mosHA_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ><p>We are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for all FBC Weston volunteers on November 10th at 5 p.m.</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0AGRyh_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0AGRyh_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ><p>The FBC Weston Children's Ministry Christmas Program is Sunday, December 8th. Christmas Potluck to follow.</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Hb0wX_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Hb0wX_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ><p>The Sands Family Christmas Open House will be on December 14th from 4-8 p.m. at the Sands Residence. All are welcome!</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0flqhu_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0flqhu_0wOx1p0100" width="1920" height="1080" ><p>FBC Weston Candle Light Christmas Eve Service is at 5:00 p.m. Fellowship with Cookies &amp; Cocoa follow service. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2L894s_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2L894s_0wOx1p0100" width="1512" height="2016" ></figure><h2>Pastor's Pen</h2><p>Brothers &amp; Sisters, </p><p>This past week was a full one. Bible studies, blood drives, and a movie night. It is really fun to be a part of what God is doing here!</p><p>Please pray for Shawn and I as we spend the next couple of days in St. Charles at the Missouri Baptist Convention. We've already had a lot of windshield time talking and dreaming together about all the great work the Lord is already doing and what we anticipate He has for FBC Weston's future. It is a joy to serve FBC Weston and our convention of churches in this unique way. Lots of great ministry opportunity on the calendar. I look forward to serving with you! </p><p>See you soon, </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0bx9IQ_0wOx1p0100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0bx9IQ_0wOx1p0100" width="1196" height="752" ></figure></div></body>

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Life at First Baptist | October 27, 2024

November 3 - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Begins. November 17 - Operation Christmas Child Box Collection. December 8 - Children's Christmas Perforamance & Potluck. December 24 - Christmas Eve Service - Carols & Cocoa. Lottie Moon Offering & Operation Christmas Child. Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We are setting goal of...