Food for Kids Fundraiser

On Friday, September 27 we will be cooking and selling hot dogs from 11:00-1:00 at First Farmers Bank and Trust in Paris.  This fundraiser will support one of our mission ministries, Food for Kids-A Backpack Program.  Everyone is welcome to join us in this worthy cause.

~ Kurt

“See You at the Pole” Prayer Rally

On the 4th Wednesday morning of September, students from all across the nation gather at their flagpoles to ask God to move on behalf of their classmates and schools.   This year’s “See You at the Pole” prayer rally is September 25th.  It is an event that is organized and led by students.  Encourage your young people to be there and join their classmates in prayer.

Chrismon Work Day

The Ladies Aid group will be hosting a work day at the church on Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. to create new chrismons.   All ladies are invited to help with this project.  

What is a Chrismon? Chrismon is a combination of parts of two words-Christ and mon.  A Chrismon is just that-a monogram of Christ.  Each Chrismon design has a special meaning, for example, the shell symbolizes baptism.  The 6-pointed star represents the Star of David.  Chrismon symbols are made in gold and white.  The gold represents the radiance of God’s love, His majesty and glory; the white represents the purity and perfection of our God.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie or Barb Wilson.

W.A.S.P. Kickoff Swim Party

The Wednesday Afternoon School Program hosted a Kickoff Swim Party at the Camp’s.  The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time.

There are more pictures in the Youth Pics album on the Gallery page.

~ Don

Labor Day

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.  We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Camp Illiana: 4th – 6th Graders

Three boys and six girls experienced Junior Week at Camp Illiana during the last week of July.  Kurt, Don and Lilie Perry were also in attendance.  The fellowship was awesome and the weather was perfect!  This camp was the last one for the summer.  School will be starting in a few days.

If you go to the Church Camp 2019 album on the Gallery page, you will see several smiles from the campers and the counselors.

Ladies Day Outing 2019

The Bell Ridge Ladies Aid enjoyed an outing on Saturday, August 10.  It was a wonderful day of exploring the quilt shop close to the church along with lunch and other shops in Paris.  Many thanks to Kathy Martin’s Quilt Shop, Jane’s Bath, Body & Balm, The Jenny Wren, Ruth White’s Beauty Shop & Country Craft Boutique, Sweet Vintage and The Yellow Block Mercantile.

Additional pictures have been posted in the Ladies Aid album on the Gallery page.

Young Women’s Bible Study

Vanessa Janis and Abbie Furlong have made plans for a Young Women’s Bible Study to begin in September.  The details will be included in this Sunday’s bulletin.

Inflatable, Kiddie Pools

Don is looking to borrow four, inflatable kiddie pools.  He needs them by Wednesday, July 24.  If you have one (or more) to share with him for a few days, please let him know.  Thanks!

Christ In Youth Conference

What a great week!  Don and I traveled to Lee University in Cleveland, TN with 24 students to attend the Christ In Youth Conference.  The weather was hot, the whitewater rafting was fun and the students got to experience something bigger than themselves for the first time.  

Additional pictures will be posted in the “Church Camps 2019” photo album on the Gallery page.

~ Camille