We welcome a wee-one -- Lauren Foerster -- into our church family, and three new members as well!  The sermon:  "Not All Who Wander Are Lost."  The preacher promises not to wander for very long . . .

Life Long Learning

October 16

USING YOUR CHURCH LIBRARY AND OTHER  RESOURCES

Presenter: Joyce Frohn

Have you ever checked out a book from our church library? Have you ever just relaxed in the Lounge with a good book from the library? Do you really know what the church library has to offer? Many of us don’t. But that will change this morning. FCC librarian Joyce Frohn will be here to tell us everything the library has available to you and your family – and it’s all free to borrow. Come see what we have in store for you.

FCC FEST
 
Desperately needed Crafts and Attic Treasures.

Please bring to the office anytime between 9 am and 3 pm this week or call the office to make other arrangements for drop off.

Also needed Sweets and Treats.Please bring bakery goods to back alley door between 9 am and 4 pm Friday and Saturday between 7:30 and 8:30 am.

Most importantly:PLAN TO ATTEND ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM.
If you cannot attend donations to women’s fellowship are appreciated.

Proceeds to go to the Kitchen matching fund!

Remaining items will be on sale before and after worship on Sunday

If you would like back your donated items, that may not have sold , please come to fellowship hall Sunday after worship.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

Song and Poetry Sunday at 4:00 in the Sanctuary.

The Poetry Ensemble of Oshkosh will be presenting a wide range of American writers.

The Fabulous Singing Duo, Duffy & Conn, are sharing their delightful duets with us.Christina and Bridget have prepared favorties from sanctuary to stage shows— something for everyone.
 

SEARCHING FOR THE BEST

BARS EVER

FOR

EMPTY BOWLS 2011

DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2011

We know you have them!!!!!

Food sensitivity has doubled in the last two years in Oshkosh and we are hoping to make some financial contributions to Oshkosh Area Food Pantries with an evening of Empty Bowls.

We know you have some very special bar recipes and we are searching for a donation of 3 dozen of your BEST bars to serve as part of the menu for Empty Bowls.

To help, the bars need to be:

1. Pre cut, covered and on disposable plates or containers. If you are willing we would love the recipe for your bars as well.

2. If you are willing to be part of this community effort, please email Sue Heft  at sheft@new.rr.com or call her at 231-1424.

The bars will be part of a menu including soup donations, artisan breads and art pieces.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Mark Your calendar to be here Saturday evening, October 29, for the most glorious concert ever presented in the 100 history of our sanctuary!

Vacation for Steve Hafemeister
Steve, our custodian, will be on vacation for 2 weeks in November. We are looking for anyone in the congregation interested or needing work(approximately 32-36 hours total) during November to do cleaning only; no room set up or maintenance.

If you are interested or know someone who can work with minimal supervision and is in need of work, please call Gary Wilner at 920-216-3973.

YOUTH NEWS

High School Youth and Parents..   We are meeting after church today in Room 201 for a short but important meeting about next years Youth mission trip.   We'll  pick a location and start talking about fund-raising.    Parents and youth are both encouraged to attend this meeting. 

Make a Duct Tape Wallet Middle and High School youth we'll be meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 to make duct tape wallets.  We'll have the supplies and teach you how to make one.   Make one for yourself or give it as a gift.   Friends are welcome!   Hope to see you there. 

PUMPKIN CARVING

OCTOBER 23RD.

Please join us for pumpkin carving on Sunday, October 23rd in Fellowship Hall following the worship service.  Bring your own perfect Halloween pumpkin and a snack to share.  The Fellowship Ministry will provide lunch  and carving tools. A Pumpkin Carving sign-up sheet is posted on the Involvement Center board in the narthex.  Please sign so we know how much food to order!