Announcements | 11/1/20
Weekly Outlook
Sunday, November 1
9:00 am Sunday Worship | In person or live stream | Communion
10:30 am Sunday Worship | In person only | Communion
10:30 am Sunday School | at FEFC
6:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship | at FEFC
6:00 pm Children’s Christmas Program Practice | Sanctuary
7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group | at FEFC
Monday, November 2
6:30 am Men’s Discipleship | at Bagel Boy on E 26th
Tuesday, November 3
6:30 am Corporate Prayer | at FEFC
Wednesday, November 4
12:00 pm Men’s Discipleship | at Cody’s BBQ
6:25 pm AWANA | at FEFC
6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group | at FEFC
6:30 pm Adult Bible Study | at FEFC
Thursday, November 5
6:15 am Men’s Bible Study | at FEFC
9:00 am Women’s Ministry Bible Study | at FEFC or Zoom
Saturday, November 7
7:00 am Men’s Discipleship | at Josiah’s Coffeehouse
Sunday, November 8
9:00 am Sunday Worship | In person or live stream
10:30 am Sunday Worship | In person only
10:30 am Sunday School | at FEFC
6:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship | at FEFC
6:00 pm Children’s Christmas Program Practice | Sanctuary
7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group | at FEFC
7:00 pm Budget meeting | at FEFC
The Big 3
#1) Operation Christmas Child
Things are in full swing with Operation Christmas Child! There are three ways to participate:
- Pack a shoebox. Boxes and instructions are at the display area near the front door.
- Sponsor a shoebox. By putting a $9.00 check (per box shipping cost) payable to Samaritan's Purse in the container provided on the display table. Feel free to also visit the Samaritan's Purse website for instructions about sponsoring a virtual shoe box.
- Pray. When the shoeboxes are delivered, Samaritan’s Purse coordinates with the local congregations and pastors to provide Bible lessons along with the shoebox gifts. The graduates of these classes receive Bibles in their own language. Wednesday, November 18th is the deadline to return filled shoeboxes to FEFC so we can meet collection deadlines.
#2) Grateful Gathering on November 19
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19 for our pre-Thanksgiving event. We will join together for prayer and worship. Come at 6:30pm for cider and fellowship, and then at 7:00 pm, we will gather in the sanctuary to sing and pray. Despite the difficulties of this year, we have much to thank and praise God for! Your daughters ages 12 to 18 are more than welcome to attend as well. Kindly RSVP in the foyer at the Women’s Ministries table or Mary Lynne at
#3) Budget Meeting—Nov 8th @ 7pm
Members, please plan to attend our budget meeting on Sunday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall following our regular Sunday evening service. We will present the 2021 budget for congregational approval as well as nominations for deacon and elder positions. We will also be voting to receive these new members: Hudson Johnson, Reese Johnson, Stacy Kooistra, Anna Kooistra, Oscar Kooistra, and Isabel Kooistra.
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40 Days for Life
Our church is participating in 40 Days for Life, a 40-day long prayer vigil taking place in front of Sioux Falls Planned Parenthood. This event is going on now until November 11th. You may pray for one hour between 7am and 7pm. Please feel free to talk to Ron Krahn or visit 40daysforlife.com and sign up on the website calendar.
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Rom. 12:10) We have many in our church family who are vulnerable to the novel coronavirus or cannot risk infection. If you are sick, please stay home and join our Sunday Morning Worship livestream. When you come to church, please wash your hands often, cover your cough, and maintain 6’ physical distance between families. We also encourage you to wear a mask anytime you cannot maintain 6’ physical distancing.