Great night at FCC for Block Party III!

What a great night – thanks to everyone who played a role in making Block Party III a huge hit! On Friday it looked like rain and storms might cancel our event, but we were able to move forward and it was a blast! My crowd judge (RU) estimated between 800-900 were at FCC at one time or another from 5-7pm, so let’s settle on 1000! (I am a preacher after all) In all seriousness, thanks to the FCC staff (everyone but me had specific assignments and carried them out to perfection) and former office manager Karen Rice for organizing with excellence – way to go!
Busy month ahead for us at FCC – make note of the following:

• Ben Pertl Meet and Greet – Wednesday September 6 from 6-7pm – come welcome our new Director of Students!
• FRIEND Sunday – September 10 – who are you inviting?
• TELL ME MORE sermon series w/ 20 other area churches launches on Sunday September 10 – who are you inviting to join you?
• SABBATH END begins at 5pm on Sunday September 10 – join in the foyer outside the sanctuary for a time of worship, spiritual formation teaching and prayer!
• REVEAL for Jr High and Sr High begins on Sunday September 10
• FIRST KIDS Wednesdays begin on Wednesday September 13 at 6pm
• BETH MOORE simulcast – Saturday September 16 – FREE!!! Thanks to Mr. Generous Donor who wishes to remain unnamed – we appreciate you!
• New Member/Attendee Meet and Greet – 9:30am on Sunday September 17
• Fan the Flame at ISU on Saturday September 23 featuring Michael W Smith!!!!
• ONE SERVICE Sunday on Sunday September 24 at 9:30am

Thank you so much to Barb Baker for leading our benevolence ministry for the past several years. Barb has made the decision to resign leadership of this ministry team – please pray for this important ministry to our community! Barb has spent countless hours leading this ministry and made hundreds of trips from her home near Farmer City to FCC and I am very thankful for her service to our church and the Lord. We are currently preparing our food pantry for the move across the street to the Cable Building in the weeks ahead – look for more information in the weeks ahead!
Finally this morning, my heart is heavy for the community of Mt Pulaski and especially the students and recent graduates of Mt Pulaski HS. Early Saturday morning, one of their own passed away as a result of an auto accident. Please pray for this community and especially the teens and young adults who loved Evan and are struggling with this heart breaking storm of life. “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in the Spirit” – Psalm 34:18.
Have a great week!
GT