

GATHER
10/25/26 “Immediately:” The Gospel of Mark’s Concise Guide to Following Jesus, "Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?" Mark 4:21-34.
Sunday's Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King, Only a Holy God, Speak O Lord, O Praise the Name (Anástasis), Doxology. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
10/25/26 “Immediately:” The Gospel of Mark’s Concise Guide to Following Jesus, "Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?" Mark 4:21-34.
Sunday's Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King, Only a Holy God, Speak O Lord, O Praise the Name (Anástasis), Doxology. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
- Click here, NEWSLETTER, for Pastor Steve's newsletter article, "Could Jesus Read?"
- Discover Class, Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected at the next Discover Class, November 1, 10:45 on both campuses. Register at the HUB, online DISCOVER, or just show up the day of class.
DECATUR CAMPUS
- Midweek Shine, Christmas Family Fellowship, Wednesday, December 2. Join us in the Field House for dinner and to see what your child has been learning at Midweek Shine. Please register all family members that will be attending. Dinner available to purchase, $5/per person. Use this link to register by Sunday, Nov. 29. MIDWEEK SHINE CHRISTMAS.
- GO! Local Outreach Clothes Drive for Hands Across Decatur, Nov. 8 - Dec. 20th. Donate new or gently used winter coats, hoodies and sweatpants for men, women and children. Drop off in the Coffee Commons.
MADISON CAMPUS
- Women's Ministry, Video presentation from the TGC Women's Conference, with a keynote on Psalm 107, "Turn to God with Thanksgiving," by Courtney Doctor. Saturday, November 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Families are welcome, no registration required. Contact MARY.
- Go! Kids to Love Christmas Drive. Help make the holidays brighter for children living in foster care. Choose an ornament, or two, off the Christmas tree in the lobby. After purchasing, you can either take it to a location listed on the back or bring it back to our lobby by December 1st.
- GO! The Downtown Rescue Mission needs help collecting items for their Thanksgiving baskets that they give out to those in need in our community. Stop by the barrel near the HUB for a list of needed items or click here DRM List! The final day for drop off is Sunday, November 15th.
- Grief Share - Surviving the Holidays: Join us on Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Madison Campus. The holiday season can be especially difficult after the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or not, you'll find support and understanding in a safe, caring environment. All are welcome. The event is free. Please register at the Hub.
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Upcoming Dates
Orphan Sunday: November 8
Congregational Meeting: December 6
9 Lessons & Carols: December 13
Congregational Meeting: December 6
9 Lessons & Carols: December 13
