Fighter Verses-- We continue the Fighter Verses Scripture Memory program this year.  Make sure to pick up a 2026 Bookmark which gives tips for Scripture memory and our verse for each week.  Memorizing Scripture is a great way to deepen your faith and grow in your discipleship in the new year.  

Saturday, October 17 - Men’s Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 18 --The SPR Committee will meet after the 11:00 am service. Members are: Ralph Brewer, Wythe Morris, Rick Simmerman, Debbie Kinder, Judy Yonce, Mike Albert, Joyce Brightbill, Joyce Bralley, & Katy Porter, Chair.

Today, Sunday, October 18 - Lay Leadership Committee will meet after the 11 a.m. service. Members are: Liz Hahn, Susan Sanders, Sharon Morris, Teresa Compton, Carlton White, Dewey Hagy, Faye Barker, Gale Lynn, and Lorrie Coe-Meade, Chair. Note: Lay Leadership Committee has created a handbook that describes all committees and their membership. The handbook is still in progress but rough draft copies are available on the bench in front of the office for anyone who is interested.

Monday, October 19 - Finance Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Members are: Peggy Duncan, Benny Lynn, Paula Simmerman, Becky Teed, Brad Porter, Ralph Brewer, Jack Quesenberry, Fielden Sanders, John Cale, Darlene Frye and Davis Kirk, Chair.

Tuesday, Oct 20 - Fall Bible Study continues at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct 21, Choir Practice, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21 - Trustee Meeting, 4 p.m. Members include: W. L. Coe, Sheri Martin, Brad Porter, Jean Ward, John Green, Davis Kirk, Dale Hahn, B. J. Kinder, Nick Kapranos, Ronnie King and Stephen White, Chair.

Saturday, October 24 - Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet at the Wytheville Community Center. We are sponsoring a table. For more information (and to join the table), contact Katy Porter at (276) 620-6317.

Saturday, October 24 - Craft Sale, 9-2. $10 a table. Let Andrea Midkiff know (276-613-2936) if you want to join the fun. Hot dogs on sale for lunch.

Attention Committee Leaders - Committees should start meeting soon in order to prepare for our administrative council meeting on October 26, 6:30 pm and charge conference on Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m., Woodlawn, VA.

Monday, October 26 - Admin Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, October 26 - Operation Christmas Child will meet at 10 a.m. to assemble shoeboxes.

New Fall Bible study begins Tues., Oct. 27. We'll be doing a five week study by Max Lucado called "God Never Gives Up on You." All are wel-

come to join!

Wednesday, October 28 - Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to donate snacks, chips, and cookies.

Bible Boot Camp (Children's Church) continues! If your child is age 4 through 6th grade, they may attend Children's Church. Jeff Callahan will be teaching the class and will take any interested students to the class following the Doxology.

New Young Adult Sunday School Class- we have a new Sunday School class for Young Adults, meeting downstairs next to the nursery. If you know any young adults who would be interested in attending, please let them know. We meet at 9:45 a.m. and are currently doing The Chosen (Pt. 1) Bible Study.

Agape Food Donations: URGENT NEED Soup and canned fruit are items most needed this month. PLEASE NO GLASS CONTAINERS AND NO CAKE MIXES, FLOUR, OR SWEETS. The basket is available in the narthex for food donations.

‍ Our October Greeters will be Dale & Liz Hahn