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IPCHURCH STAFFDoug Newton, Senior Pastor

Greg Groves, Pastor of Christian Education and YouthCarl Brannon, Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach

Tom & Nora Ryan,* Pastor to SeniorsLaurel Shaw, Office Manager

Chrisy Ennen, Church AdministratorLisa Barber,* Director of Early Childhood/Family Ministries

Susan Chism,* Administrative Assistant In FinanceJoel Gropp,* Executive Producer of Worship and Programming

Kelcey Gropp,* Director of Young Adult MinistriesChristie Kessinger,* Director of Grade School Ministries

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

Tina Watterson, Director of Congregational Care and Connection

*Indicates Part-time PersonnelAll staff emails are first name.last name@greenvillefmc.org

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION 2012-2013

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 Welcome Centers 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 jot down a prayer request. Again, welcome, as we worship God for who He is and listen to what He says.

Welcome to Greenville Free Methodist Church

TRUTH FREEDOM TRANSFORMATION

Greenville Free Methodist Church

October 14, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOURFAITHFUL GIVING

Communion Offering for Missionaries: $ 4,875

Equipping a People Reaping a Harvest Continuing the VisionCE/Youth Annex 2-Year Building Campaign (10/01/11~09/30/13)

3.95 m−Original Cost (Constr. 05/08); $2,901,307−Remaining on loan as of 10/01/12

$20,000 Needed for Monthly Mortgage Payment and 10% Tithe is paid from building fund income plus initial lump sum contributions.

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

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Offerings Operations Budget Needed

Actual ReceivedBuilding Fund Budget Needed**

Actual Received

October (1 Week of Giving)$ 18,819$ 20,357$ 5,000$ 7,974

Pastor Doug Newton, ChairGinny Borwick

Jim ButtsJohn Dawdy

Kent KroberCarolyn Martin

Jerry Moyer

Dawn MulhollandGeorge PetersLaura Pierce

Worship in Song10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord); Inhabit the Praise;

The Greatness of Our God; A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Infant Baptism

Introduction of Clemente Family

Presentation of Tithes and OfferingOffertory−Praise Team−Awesome Is the Lord Most High

MessageWhat Kind of 'Seek'? Matthew 6:33

Pastor Carl Brannon

8:45 a.m. Service

10:30 a.m. Service

ADULT CLASSES 9:00 a.m.

Exploring Life Issues from a Biblical PerspectiveLed by Rich Beans and Norm Hall (C101)

Stories from Us−Scott GaffnerEach week a different class member will share a testimony of God's workin their lives.Facilitated by Phil Siefken (FMY Room)

Connecting Point ClassLed by Pastor Carl Brannon and Tina Watterson (Young Teen Room)

ADULT CLASSES10:30 a.m.

Titus and PhilemonLed by Kent Krober (C101)

Suffering: Causes Innocence, and Faith−Book of JobLed by Rich Stephens, Doane Bonney, and Tom Ryan (C105)

The Relationship between Religion and Science(8-week series beginning October 7) All are welcome to join the Emmanuel and Bible Basics Adult ClassesLed by Dr. Hugh Siefken (Young Teen Room)

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.)

TODAY @ GFMC

Jeff Wilson, OrganSarah Todd, Piano

Pastor Doug NewtonA Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Handbell Choir/Organ A Mighty Fortress Is Our God No. 26

Philippians 3:7-14May the Mind of Christ, My Savior No. 390

Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Handbell Choir

What Kind of 'Seek'? Matthew 6:33Pastor Carl Brannon

All for Jesus No. 368

Prelude

InvocationInstrumental Call to Worship

Congregational SongScripture ReadingCongregational SongPrayerSanctuary ChoirIntroduction of Clemente FamilyPresentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxology/Blessing Message Congregational Songs

SEEKING GOD

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.”

CHURCH FAMILY NOTES

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

The Prayer Band is comprised of people committed to GFMC being a bona fide "house of prayer" through consistent involvement in personal and corporate prayer, continuous training in prayer modes

and ministry, and constant readiness to serve in one of many prayer ministries in the church(e.g. altar ministry, freedom in Christ counseling, rescue teams, etc.)

Contact Margie (margie.newton@greenvillefmc.org) or the church office (664-2584)if you are interested in being part of this vital ministry of our church.

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.

Next Prayer Band TrainingNovember 15 and 16

Thursday, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

During the month of October, the Bond County Prayer Initiative meets Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 1100 Killarney.

Individual Needs: Shirley Whiteside; Bob Horsfall; Phil Fessler; Christie Kessinger; LeRoy Schantz; Mary Coates; Connie Smith;David and Linda Crandall; Naomi Vought

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.

Greenville College 45th Annual Panther 5K, Children's Fun Run, and College Avenue Dash on Saturday, October 20, are all part of the GC Homecoming activities. It is not too late to sign up−Cost is $20. The Fun Run and Dash are FREE, but pre-registration is still encouraged. For moreinformation or to register online, go to greenville.edu/reunion, or find paper registration forms onthe kiosk in the Lounge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Choosing Mary's Place Prayer Seminar, hosted by Mary's Place Ministries, is planned for Friday evening, November 2, and all day Saturday, November 3. Pre-paid cost is $35/person or $60/couple. Watch for more details.

Mother Daughter Slumber Party: We invite Moms and Daughters (if you don’t have one around,borrow one) of all ages to our Good Ol’ Fashioned Slumber Party! Friday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. – Saturday, November 10, 9:00 a.m., at the home of Lloyd and Debbie Lewis, 1015 E. Oak St.Cost is $20/pair, $5 for each additional daughter. Sign up by Monday, November 5, online atgfmc@greenvillevillefmc.org or at the Welcome Center or Children’s Check-In Counters. Pizzaand salad will be provided for dinner. A breakfast of donuts, cereal, milk, juice and coffee willbe served.

Coming Soon...Operation Christmas Child/Blessing of the Boxes Sunday is November 11. Touch the heart of a needy child this Christmas with a gift-filled shoe-box and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Flyers with complete details can be found at the Welcome Centers or at the Loft check-in counter.

Some trust in chariots and

some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

~ Psalm 20:7Election Intercession: Psalm 20:7−Pray that as a church we will not put our trust in who will be elected or plans or tactics of the government. Pray that we will always seek the Lord and put our trust and hope in Him.

Sincere Sympathy� to Darrell Iler on the death of his mother, Martha Jo Heibert.

500 CANS OFSpaghetti Sauce

is what Greenville Free Methodist Church is asked to collect for the Bond County Food Baskets to be distributed in December. Cans of sauce can be placed in the tubs near theWelcome Centers through December 2.(NO GLASS JARS, PLEASE.) Thank you for your generosity!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 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 Pastor Carl Brannon (8:45 a.m. worship service can be heard on WGRN 89.5 FM) Adult Classes 8:45 a.m. Connecting Point Class (Young Teen Room) 10:00 a.m. Community Café (CE Annex Commons) 4:00 p.m. Bible Quiz Practice (FMY Room) 5:00 p.m. Young Teen Choir (Fine Arts Room) Kid's Choir (C105)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 4:45 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Fine Arts Room) 5:30 p.m. TeenMOPS (Young Teen Room)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 9:00 a.m. MOPS (Young Teen Room) 6:00 p.m. Budget and Finance Committee 7:00 p.m. Board of Administration (A108)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (Fine Arts Room) 6:30 p.m. Starting Point Class (C101) LOFTlife (Grade School Children) (The Loft) VeggieConnections (Early Childhood) (B113) 6:45 p.m. Freedom in Christ Class (A105) Young Teens (Junior High) (Young Teen Room) FMY (Senior High) (FMY Room) 7:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering (A103)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Noon Bulletin Announcements Due in Church Office Send to lolly.shaw@greenvillefmc.org 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 218:45/10:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Doug Newton

*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 14, 2012

Starting Point Class: Designed for three specific types of people: seekers, who are curious about the Bible, God, Jesus, or Christianity; starters, who are new to a relationship with Jesus; and returners, who have been away from church for a while. Beginning Wednesday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m., in C101, this class will meet for six weeks and cover introductory topics of Christianity, the Bible and prayer. For more information, contact Pastor Carl Brannon at carl.brannon@greenvillefmc.org or664-2584.

Huddle House dinner supports Back to Nineveh: Buy your supper at theGreenville Huddle House Restaurant on Tuesday, October 23, 5:00-9:00 p.m.

By making a dinner purchase you willcontribute to the support of GFMC's"Back to Nineveh" missionaries. The Huddle House will give 10% of their profits to the support of Ken and Linda. We also need10 volunteers to bus tables and wash dishes to help make this fund-raiser possible.Contact Jere Kauth at 513-9093, or the church office at 664-2584 to sign up to help.

Save the Date: October 28, 7:00 p.m., when Dr. Janet Furness from UnionUniversity speaks here at the church on the topic "Faith-based Community Organizing: Empowered Congregations" to help us learn more about making an impact in ourcommunity to benefit the disadvantaged.

the NOMADSBenefit Concert

Sunday, October 216:30 p.m.

GFMC Sanctuary

A Freewill Offeringwill help support

Ken and Linda Kaufmannand their mission work

in the Middle East