Announcements

• LARS Annual Turkey Trot

  Hope is looking to form a team to participate in this year's 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th at 8:00am. If you are in town and would love to run or walk to help benefit those in need in our community, please see Pastor Kevin. The cost is currently $30 per participant but will increase to $40 as we get closer to the event. Sign up now!
• The Truth Project Study this Fall

  Recent research has revealed only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview. Unfortunately, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A sense of significance is rarely experienced by most Christians and many wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. To counter this sentiment within the body of Christ, Focus on the Family launched The Truth Project. The study is comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett and discusses the importance of living out a Christian worldview in our dialy life. God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in the world. We invite you to be a part of this cultural change by participating in The Truth Project!

  The Henderson's have graciously offered to host the study at their home on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Fridays for the months of Septermber - December at 7:00pm. The study kicked off on Friday, September 6, but it is not too late to join.  See Kathy Henderson with questions or to sign up for the study.
• Fall Festival

  Saturday, October 19th, 3:00 - 5:00pm: Come on out for this FREE family event! We’ll have games for all ages, cake walks, hay rides, crafts, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and more! See you there!!
• Fall Festival Candy & Prizes Needed

  For the next few weeks there will be boxes in the foyer for our Fall Festival prize and candy collection. For prizes, items can be new or slightly used toys to include stuffed animals of all sizes, games, books, cars, dolls, etc. These will be used for our prize table at the Fall Festival. 

  We are also collecting candy since each child who attends the Fall Festival will be given a bag of candy before leaving.
• Commanders Needed for Our Sprouting Soldiers

  We need workers for Sunday mornings during whorship for our little Sprouting Soldiers for Christ (ages 4 years - 2nd grade). During this time, our soldiers typically enjoy a Bible story, craft, and snack. We have the following dates available: Sep 22 & Sep 29. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please see Roxanne Barron.
• New Study this Fall!

  Beginning Wednesday, September 18th, we will be offering a wonderful study of God's attributes that belong to Him alone. We all have a tendency to ask others, and even ourselves, to be who only God can be. Therefore, we're going to "ponder and meditate on His perfections so that they become to us the most rational and realistic object of our reverence and awe" (Wilkin). The study is based on a book called None Like Him by Jen Wilkin. While the book is geared toward women readers, both men and women will gain the proper perspective of who God is through this study. All are welcome to join us on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the large classroom. If you would like a copy of the book, it can be purchased through Amazon, CBD, and Kindle. If you need help purchasing a book or have any questions about the class, please see Ingrid Huber. Child care is available during the class time. Let's fix our eyes on Him together!!
• Young at Heart

  Please come to a potluck lunch at noon on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the South Columbia Baptist Church fellowship hall. After lunch Jewell Machlin will present part 3 of the Rolf Wellness method. Future activities includea guest speaker on Sole Organizing on October 16th, a November 29th Thanksgiving meal, a December 18th Christmas celebration, and a January 15th group birthday party. Other suggestions are welcomed for all gatherings. Contact Viola for more information.
• The National Christian Choir

  Looking for friends to attend the National Christian Choir perfromance of The Splendor of Christmas on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at the International Community Church in Frederick MD 21702. The general admission early bird cost is $22. Ticket requests are due September 29th, and payments are due by October 6th. Please see Joelle or Viola for more information.