We seek to introduce God to a world that needs to know He’s real through offering

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Week 43, Oct. 24, 2011

$18,618$9,509

Year to Date$800,574$743,211

Equipping a PeopleReaping a HarvestContinuing the VisionBuilding Campaign

October 1, 2011 ~ September 30, 2013

FINANCE UPDATE

Doug Newton*, Senior PastorGreg Groves*, Pastor of Christian Education and Youth

Carl Brannon*, Pastor of Discipleship and OutreachTom & Nora Ryan°, Pastor to Seniors

Lisa Barber°, Director of Early Childhood/Family MinistriesSusan Chism°, Administrative Assistant In Finance

Chrisy Ennen*, Church AdministratorTara Faulkner°, Director of Greenville Preschool

Joel Gropp°, Executive Producer of Worship and ProgrammingKelcey Gropp°, Director of Young Adult Ministries

Christie Kessinger°, Director of Grade School MinistriesLinda Liss*, Head Custodian

Kristen Markell*, Director of Music MinistriesCarolyn Martin°, Director of CommunicationMargie Newton°, Director of Prayer Ministries

Bob & Kelly Rinella°, Young TeensLolly Shaw*, Office Manager

John & Luna Sparrow˜, Coordinators of Volunteer MinistriesHeather Summers°, Nursery Coordinator

KayAnna Warthen*, CustodianTina Watterson*, Director of Congregational Care and Connection

Jeff Wilson°, Music Ministries

*Full-time Staff, °Part-time Staff, ˜Volunteer StaffAll staff e-mails are first name.last name@greenvillefmc.org

1367 Illinois Route 140 | Greenville, IL 62246(618)664-2584 | www.greenvillefmc.org

If you are our guest today, please stop by one of the WelcomeCenters before you leave to get more information and a gift. If you have children, we provide very safe surroundings and wonderful activities. See more information inside this folder.

Please fill out a Communication Card when it is distributed and place it in the basket on your way out. Don’t hesitate to jotdown a prayer request. Again, welcome, as we seek to glorify God together through praise, prayer and response to His Word.

Welcome to Greenville Free Methodist Church

TRUTH FREEDOM TRANSFORMATION

CHURCH STAFF

October 30

3.95 million: Cost of CE/Youth Annex (3.7 million in loan)

3.2 millionremaining on loan

1.2 million received in firstfund-raising campaign

Missions Tithe: 10% of funds raised for cost of construction are used to build overseas

GLORIFYING GOD

Worship in SongSing to the King; Let God Arise;Forever Reign; A Mighty Fortress

Presentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory−Praise Team

MessageColossians 3:8-14 The Kingdom Dress-Code

Superintendent Lucia Delamarter

8:45 Service

10:30 a.m. Service

ADULT CLASSES 8:45 a.m.

The Jewishness of JesusVideo series.Led by Phil Siefken (FMY Room)

Connecting PointGet acquainted with the mission and ministries of GFMC.Led by Pastor Carl Brannon (Young Teen Room)

ADULT CLASSES10:30 a.m.

Putting God’s Power to Work in Your Life, a study of the book of Joshua.Led by Kent Krober (C101)

Clomping through KingsLed by Dan Jensen (C103)

God and Moses Build a Nation, a study of the book of ExodusLed by Rich Stephens (C105)

John’s Gospel of Jesus’ Life: Serving as Jesus ServedLed by Ray Myers (C107)

PARENTS: If you are keeping your infant with you during the service, but need to step out at any time, the Lounge area in the CE/Youth Annex is available as a cry room. The service is shown on the screen in that room.

NURSERY provided for infants and toddlers from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESHigh School — Room C103, 9:00 a.m.Junior High Girls — Room C105, 9:00 a.m. Junior High Boys — Room C107, 9:00 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (2’s - Kindergarten) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fruits of the Spirit 10:45 a.m. Application Hour

GRADE SCHOOL (Grades 1-5) 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Church

10:45 a.m. Sunday School (Grade School children should be picked up at 10:00 a.m. to attend the opening of the worship service with their parents.)

SERMON NOTE PAPER can be found at the Welcome Centers.

TODAY @ GFMC

Catherine Burge, Piano; Jeff Wilson, Organ Pastor Greg Groves

Alleluia Jeff Wilson, Organ; Paul Schorsch, Timpani

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee No. 1Handbell Choir, Timpani, Organ, Trumpet God of Grace and God of Glory No. 292

The Living Church No. 290O Breath of Life No. 291

How Great Thou ArtHandbell ChoirBula No. 758

Colossians 3:8-14 The Kingdom Dress-CodeSuperintendent Lucia Delamarter

Rise Up, O Church of God No. 293

PreludeWelcomeCall to Worship/Invocation

Congregational Song

Congregational SongPrayerResponsive ReadingCongregational SongPresentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory

Doxology/BlessingMessage

Congregational SongBenedictionPostlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CD copies of the sermon are available for $1.00 each near the office window. If there is a past CD you would like or need CDs mailed ($3.00 each), fill out a request form located on the church office window and drop it in the black box along with payment. Audio and PowerPoint files are also available for download at: www.greenvillefmc.org. Click on “Sunday Sermon Resources and Audio.”

October is Pastors' Appreciation Month: Thank you to Pastor Doug, Pastor Greg, Pastor Carl and Pastor Tom and their families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication, and multiple blessings theybring to our church. Let us take this opportunity to honor them by sending notes of appreciation,affirmation, and prayer support.

700 CANS OF TUNA is what Greenville Free Methodist Church is asked to collect for the Bond County Food Baskets to be distributed in December. Tuna can be placed in the tubs near the Welcome Centers through November.

The "Back to Ninevah" Project continues to receive contributions in support of Ken and Linda. Make checks payable to "GFMC" with "Back to Nineveh" on the memo line. The communion offering for November will also be applied to this project. Plan now to give generously.

CHRISTMAS? Yes! It is time to think about Operation Christmas Child. Children's Ministry willagain collect boxes on Sunday, November 13. We will bless the boxes in both services. Moreinformation can be found at samaritanspurse.org or by picking up a brochure at either WelcomeCenter or The LOFT check-in counter.

2012 Bolivia Work Team Planned: The Board of Administration of the Greenville Free Methodist Church, on recommendation from the World Missions Committee, has approved the formation of a team for the summer of 2012 to work on completing the new church sanctuary building that was started by our team this past June. Approximately eight members from GFMC, along with an additional four members from other Gateway Conference churches, will (tentatively) leave from St. Louis on June 2, 2012 and arrive in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on June 3, and will return on June 17. This group will be led by Brent Shaw and any questions or interest should be directed to him personally or by phone at618-292-8181. Interested men should be physically able to work full days in tough conditions and preferably have above average construction skills.

Books Lost from the Church Library: Dobson, Bringing Up Boys (book and audio cassette copy); Best, Music Through the Eyes of Faith; Briles, The Workplace; Blackstock, Last Light; Decker, Heaven's Wager and When Heaven Weeps.

Marriage Encounter (November 11-13) is a bargain this year! Come even if you are not able to contribute any more than the $100 deposit. This is a weekend away from the computer−telephone−laundry−dishes−work. Take time for your marriage! You'll be glad you did. See brochures on poster near the kitchen for more details.

All Church Prayer GatheringWednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary

Be sure to be at this dynamic service for

Inspiring Teaching Enthusiastic Worship

Dynamic Testimonies

Engage in Effective, Large Prayer

Join us in this essential service in the life of our church.

6:30-7:00 p.m. Personal Prayer in the Sanctuary(Members of the Prayer Band are available

for those who would like someone to pray with them.)

Childcare provided.

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIESIndividual Needs: Sandy Schmidt, Deb Gasser, Jennifer Reed

Pastor Doug Has Called the Church to Gather for Prayer Wednesday Mornings at 6:00 a.m. The focus is to pray for all that is involved in preparing the budget for 2012. Join us as we gather to pray for the next few Wednesday mornings asking the Lord to shape our hearts and desires to His concerning next year's budget. Help us through prayer to thoroughly prepare.

3D-ians (Young Adults): This Saturday, November 5, we have an opportunity to serve a family in the Pocahontas community. We will take a group to help work on the Habitat for Humanity house thatis being built in Pocahontas. The work will be indoors. We will leave the GFMC parking lot by theCE/Youth Annex at 8:30 a.m. We will carpool to the house location, work there until noon, and then return to Greenville. You don’t have to bring anything except a willingness to help, and you don’t need any carpentry experience. However, do wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, paint-y, etc. This is a great way for us as the 18-30somethings to continue to serve our community. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning! If you’re interested, please email kelcey.gropp@greenvillefmc.org, so we know how many plan to help. Hope to see you Saturday!

WE CARE When needs arise in the Greenville Free Methodist Church

family, please call the office at 664-2584. On evenings and weekends, please feel free to call a member of the staff or your visitation minister.

Other Weekly Prayer Opportunities:� Monday through Friday & Sunday, 6:00-6:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. There is leadership Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday is open for private morning prayer.� Wednesdays (except first Wednesday of month) in the Prayer Room (A103), 7:00 p.m.�Thursday−Bond County Prayer Initiative meets on Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 310 S. Second St., Greenville, during the month of October.�Every Friday−Noon-time Prayer

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 6:00 a.m. *Early Morning Prayer (Sanctuary) 8:30/10:15 a.m. Shuttle Pick-up at Ganton Circle 8:45/10:30 a.m. Worship with Superintendent Lucia Delamarter (Worship service can be heard on WGRN 89.5 FM) Adult Classes 8:45 a.m. Connecting Point Class (Young Teen Room) 4:00 p.m. Bible Quizzing (Young Teen Room) 5:30 p.m. Young Teen Choir (Fine Arts Room) Kid's Choir (C105)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 4:45 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice (Fine Arts Room)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9:00 a.m. MOPS (Young Teen Room)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal (Fellowship Area) 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (Fine Arts Room) 6:45 p.m. Young Teens (Junior High) (Young Teen Room) FMY (Senior High) (FMY Room) 7:00 p.m. All Church Prayer Gathering (Sanctuary) LOFTlife (Grade School Children) (The Loft) VeggieConnections (Early Childhood) (B113)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Noon Bulletin Announcements Due in Church Office Send to lolly.shaw@greenvillefmc.org 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS 8:45/10:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Doug Newton

A list of all regularly scheduled Bible Study Groups is available at the Welcome Centers. We invite you to contact the leaders with your interest.

*The church is open at 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday for prayer.

This calendar represents only a portion of the ministries of Greenville Free Methodist Church. For a complete list, you may visit the calendar at www.greenvillefmc.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTSOctober 30, 2011

FMY Sponsored Wednesday Night Meal is Wednesday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. The menu this month is chicken noodle and taco soups, salad, french bread, and brownies. Suggested donations of $4 per person ($15 for family of 4 or more) are appreciated and proceeds go to FMY/Senior Teens.

Communion Offering: We wrap up the 'Back to Nineveh' Project with thecommunion offering next Sunday, November 6. Please come prepared to givegenerously. A huge THANK YOU goes to all who have used time, talent, andcreativity helping raise money toward our $12,000 goal for 2011.

THANK YOU for helping pay down the debt from ourEquipping a People Reaping a Harvest Continuing the Vision

CE/Youth Annex Building Campaignby purchasing items at the Estate Sale

and for the 108 pledges that have been turned in so far.You may still make a weekly/monthly pledge by

contacting the church office, 664-2584.

THANK YOU for many hands, feet, and backs that helpedunpack/pack/set up/tear down/clean/sort/cashier/and

in any other way help make the sale happen.

THANK YOU for supporting the 'Back to Nineveh' Project bypurchasing lunch and baked items during the sale.