POTLUCK AND BUSINESS MEETING

Today is Wednesday evening   potluck and business meeting.  Please come for potluck at 6:00 and stay for prayer and business meeting.

There will be no GA or RA meetings today due to the business meeting.  GA and RA meetings will resume next Wednesday.

WMU

The WMU are having their monthly meeting Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the home of Jean Crain.  The meeting begins at 6:30 pm with food and mission study.  Please come and join theses women of your church for good food, fellowship and mission study.

LOST AND FOUND

There was a small brown children’s shoe found in the parking lot this week.  If your child is missing a brown tennis type shoe, please contact the office.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REQUESTS BUDGETS

Just a reminder from the finance committee, budgets for the 2008-2009 year need to be turned in from each committee as soon as possible.  If you have any questions please contact Megan Wild.

CAKE AND COFFEE

Congratulations to Wayne and Marilyn Green, who were recently married and are now living in the Loranger area.  We are having cake and coffee with Wayne and his new wife Sunday afternoon, November 9th from 1:30 to 3:00pm.  We will meet in the youth building and everyone from the church is invited.  Please bring a gift and join us in wishing them well.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP DATES CHANGED

The dates for youth camp have changed due to an error in reservations.  The new dates are June 12 through the 15th .

KIDS CAMP

The last date to let Derek know if  you are interested in Kid’s Camp is this Sunday.  Kid’s Camp is scheduled for June 29th through July 2nd.  It is for children who have completed the 3rd grade and going into the 4th and up to those who have completed the 6th grade and going into the 7th grade

GEORGIA BARNETT

The goal for the Georgia Barnett State offering this year is $1500.00.  Please help our state missions and give to the Georgia Barnett fund.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

If you are a member of the church and would like to participate in youth and children’s functions that include, outings, Sunday School teaching, Discipleship teaching, or Vacation Bible School, and you have not completed your background check, or you are not sure yours  is complete,  please contact Derek Wall.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE SHOE BOXES

It’s  time for the shoe box Christmas gifts again.  They are asking that we send the gifts in a plastic shoe box available in the dollar stores usually for a buck or two.  These boxes can be used by the children later as well as part of the gift.  Please use the information below to get an idea on how to package your box and what to put in it.  There will be brochures, labels  and flyers available within the next week.    Please make an effort to send a shoe box gift today and make a child’s Christmas special.  The deadline to have them in is November 19th.
1. SHOE BOX

Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container.

You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required.

Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. BOY OR GIRL?

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.

Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. FILL WITH GIFTS

Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child.

Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page.
4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATION

Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs.

You can give online by using our EZGIVE option, or you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on memo line)

and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box.

If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation.

TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

POTLUCK

Tonight is Wednesday evening potluck.  Come early for prayer meeting with your favorite potluck dish and share food and fellowship with your church family.

children’s committee meeting

The Children’s Committee need to meet with Derek after church services this Sunday to discuss the final plans for the Fall Festival.

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

This year’s Family Fall Festival is scheduled for October 26th from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm.  There will be booths set up as last year with bowling, target shoot, balloon darts, duck pond, Poppy the Clown, pop corn, cotton candy,  pony rides and much more.  There is a costume contest for the children of the church please make sure all costumes are kid and church friendly.   Trunk or Treating is also planned and we need volunteers to decorate their cars and trucks and to run the booths for the festival.    A chili cook off so get out those recipes and get to cooking, we also need people to bring desserts.   There are sign up sheets in the front and back of the church, if you would like to volunteer, please sign up.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE TIME CHANGE

The children’s choir will have practice from 3:00 -4:00 pm on the day of the Fall Festival.  Please take note of this change.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP DATES CHANGED

The dates for youth camp have changed due to an error in reservations.  The new dates are June 12 through the 15th .

KIDS CAMP

Kid’s Camp is scheduled for June 29th through July 2nd.  It is for children who have completed the 3rd grade and going into the 4th and  up to those who have completed the 6th grade and going into the 7th grade.  If you are interested, please contact the church office or Derek.  Also, if you are interested in being a chaperone, please contact Derek or the church office.

GEORGIA BARNETT

The goal for the Georgia Barnett State offering this year is $1500.00.  Please help our state missions and give to the Georgia Barnett fund.

YOUTH GOING TO SEAWOLVES HOCKEY GAME

The youth will be going to Mississippi for the Seawolves Hockey game and outlet shopping.  Youth will leave parking lot at 12:00 noon and return around midnight.  Volunteer drivers are needed.  More details will be available this Sunday.

CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE MEETING

The Children’s Committee will meet with Derek in youth building at 4:30 pm to discuss the Family Fall Festival.  If you are a member of the children’s committee, please make plans to attend.

WMU

The WMU will be having their monthly meeting this Tuesday evening at the home of Nancy Williamson, at 6:30 pm.  All women of the church are invited.

GEORGIA BARNETT

The goal for the Georgia Barnett State offering this year is $1500.00.  Please help our state missions and give to the Georgia Barnett fund.

YOUTH GOING TO SEAWOLVES HOCKEY GAME

On October 25, the youth will be going to Mississippi for the Seawolves Hockey game and outlet shopping.  Youth will leave parking lot at 12:00 noon and return around midnight.  Volunteer drivers are needed.  More details will be available this Sunday.

YOUTH HELPING HANDS SATURDAY

The helping hands Saturday has been rescheduled.  The date will be rescheduled after the parent/youth meeting on Sunday.

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

This Sunday after church, we will hold our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, after morning services.   We thank all of our teachers and we hope you will stay and let us honor you.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

If you are a member of the church and would like to participate in youth and children’s functions that include, outings, Sunday School teaching, Discipleship teaching, or Vacation Bible School, and you have not completed your background check, or you are not sure yours  is complete,  please contact Derek Wall.

PURE WATER, PURE LOVE

Through the WMU, GA and the donations from the church we have collected $508.32 for the Pure Water, Pure Love Organization.  This organization supplies clean water filters for the missionaries in isolated, undeveloped areas.  The WMU along with the GA would like to thank all of those who participated in the collections.

CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE MEETING

The Children’s Committee will meet with Derek in the front of the church after church services this Sunday to discuss the Fall Festival. The Children’s committee are as follows; Kaye Miller, Yvonne Martin, Ginger Daniel, Byron Bankston, Raymond Galatas and Scott Tribble. If your name is on this list of people, please meet with Derek after church on Sunday.

YOUTH GOING TO SEAWOLVES HOCKEY GAME ON 25th

The youth will be going to Mississippi for the Seawolves Hockey game and outlet shopping. Youth will leave parking lot at 12:00 noon and return around midnight. Volunteer drivers are needed. More details will be available this Sunday.

Youth trip to the Fun Farm in Hammond to play Paint ball!
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 2:00p.m.
All students who are participating need to pick up a waiver and release form from Bro. Derek for their parents to sign. Students can not play without a signed form!
We will meet at the church at 1:30p.m. Adult drivers are needed! For more information or questions, please call Bro. Derek.

YOUTH HELPING HANDS SATURDAY

The helping hands Saturday has been rescheduled. The date will be rescheduled after the parent/youth meeting on Sunday.

YOUTH/PARENT LUNCHEON

The youth/parent luncheon had been scheduled for October 5th after morning church services. If you are a parent of a youth please make plans to attend, Derek will be discussing the activities for the coming year.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

The luncheon for the Sunday School teachers has been rescheduled for October 12, 2008, after morning services. If you are interested in attending please contact Derek.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

If you are a member of the church and would like to participate in youth and children’s functions that include, outings, Sunday School teaching, Discipleship teaching, or Vacation Bible School, and you have not completed your background check, or you are not sure yours is complete, please contact Derek Wall.

MESSAGE FROM PASTOR

We have two new web sites for the church. ChurchNews will have the weekly news, the same news you get in the Trinity Reminders. However, there is an important addition. On the side bar, there is a place you can enter your cell phone number and your carrier and we will be able to send prayer requests to your cell phone. Of course, it will cost whatever your carrier charges for a text message. It seems that everyone uses text messaging and this will be a way for us to share prayer needs in a timely manner. This will also be useful during emergencies like hurricanes when it seems that the only thing that works is text messaging.

You can get to the site by going to the churches website and clicking on ChurchNews. Or you can go directly to it by using:
http://pumpkincenter.org/ChurchNews/ Please note the capital C and N

Also, we have the new BaptistMen sight. It will be used for Baptist Men information. But on that site you can sign up to receive text messages as well and we can use it to remind the men of the church to attend Baptist Men’s breakfast. You can go there directly from the church web site or you can go there directly at:
http://pumpkincenter.org/BaptistMen/

In both cases, it is up to you to add your cell phone number–there is no name associated with the number by the way. We will not automatically add you number but we can add it for you if you request it.

TRINITY HOMECOMING

The church will be having our 55^th Anniversary Homecoming this Sunday beginning at 9:30 with donuts, coffee and juice, followed by fellowship, dinner on the grounds,  guest speakers and singing.   Please come and invite a friend and help us celebrate.

Youth trip to the Fun Farm to play Paint ball!

Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 2:00p.m.

All students who are participating need to pick up a waiver and release form from Bro. Derek for their parents to sign.  Students can not play without a signed form!

We will meet at the church at 1:30p.m. Adult drivers are needed!   For more information or questions, please call Bro. Derek.

YOUTH HELPING HANDS SATURDAY

The youth will be cleaning yards on Saturday October 4^th.  If you are interested in getting your yard cleaned up, please contact Derek Wall.

YOUTH/PARENT LUNCHEON

The youth/parent luncheon had been scheduled for October 5^th after morning church services.  If you are a parent of a youth please make plans to attend, Derek will be discussing the activities for the coming year.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

The luncheon for the Sunday School teachers has been rescheduled for October 12, 2008, after morning services.   If you are interested in attending please contact Derek.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

If you are a member of the church and would like to participate in youth and children’s functions that include, outings, Sunday School teaching, Discipleship teaching, or Vacation Bible School, and you have not completed your background check, or you are not sure yours  is complete,  please contact Derek Wall.