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Extraordinary Women Conference
Attention WOMEN:
Get an early bird price of $49.00
for the EWomen '08 Conference on October 10-11 hosted by First
Free! Early Bird rate goes through August 22 - so, don't delay!
You can also register online at
www.ewomen.net.
Plan on being a part of this very special event just for women!
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Special Informational Meeting
The Church Council will
present the proposed budget for 2008-2009 at two special
informational meetings to be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August
23 and Sunday, August 24 in the Chapel. The same information will
be presented at both meetings. Please plan to attend. Each meeting
will also include a brief review of the 2007-2008 budget outlining
giving patterns and the impact of giving on ministry.
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Annual Business Meeting
The Annual Business
Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Members are strongly encouraged to attend to
participate in the establishment of our budget and the annual
elections.
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Account for Gene and Annette Shields
If anyone would like to
give to assist in the rebuilding of Gene and Annette Shields'
house that was destroyed in a recent windshear, there is an
account set up in their name at any Alpine Bank, Belvidere Bank,
and Kirkland Bank.
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School Supply Drive
Summerama is partnering
with Youth for Christ's tutoring clubs to collect school supplies
for the children in the Rockford Public Schools. Help us help
them! Next week, there will be a complete list of supplies in the
FOCUS that you can help purchase.
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The "Truth Project"
There will be a Focus on
the Family simulcast training event on Saturday, September 27
called the "Truth Project." It will be an all-day event that is
part of a nationwide opportunity to learn how to defend our
Christian faith with biblical knowledge. Mark your calendar and
plan to participate. Stop at the MAXlife table for more
information. You can purchase tickets online at
www.thetruthproject.org.
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Waterfront Shuttle
This is an ALL church
effort. We are providing shuttle service to "On The Waterfront" on
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30. Ways you can help: Pray
for opportunities, get a van license, be a van host, be a crew
chief, and invite friends and neighbors! Sign up at the Event
Desk.