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Women’s Christmas Dinner, Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m., Memphis Hilton. You don’t want to miss this night of Christmas celebration with singer/songwriter Sandra McCracken. Contact Sharon Mrok at 682-8452 for available tickets. Cost: $15. Details here.

Midweek Fellowship Meal, Wednesday, November 13, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children (3–10 years old)  with a family maximum of $30. $7 for take-home meals. Menu: Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Garden Salad, and Southern Homestyle Thrown Roll OR Chicken Noodle Soup and Salad Bar. Dessert: Pecan Pie.

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Upcoming Events

• Caregivers Christmas Dinner, Monday, December 2, 6:00 p.m., Chapel.

• ACT II Widows Fellowship Christmas Luncheon, Tuesday, December 3, 11:00 a.m., University Club of Memphis (1346 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104).

• “Come and Behold Him” A Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols, Sunday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.  Presented by the Worship Choir, orchestra, soloists, and readers. Nursery provided for ages 2 and under (both services).

• International Brunch, Sunday, December 8, 10:20 a.m., Fellowship Hall.

• World Prayer Focus, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

• “Angels We Have Heard on High” Senior Christmas Luncheon, Saturday, December 14, Refreshments, 10:30 a.m.; Lunch, 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall.  Featuring the “3-4-One” Trio. RSVP by Tuesday, December 10 to Susanna Winter at dswinter@bellsouth.net.

• Sunday, December 15, Regular Schedule: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary; Regular Children’s Programming; No Evening Service.

• Sunday, December 22, No Sunday School; No Children’s Church. Worship Service, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary; Nursery: 2 years old and under; No Evening Service.

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Children's Nativity, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary. No Nursery provided.

• Church Offices Closed December 24–25 and January 1. For year-end giving, the Finance Office will be openDecember 26, 27, 30, and 31 until 5:00 p.m.

• Sunday, December 29, No Sunday School; No Children’s Church. Worship Service, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary; Nursery: 2 years old and under; No Evening Service.

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Ongoing Events

Mondays

• Men's Prayer Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Gathering Place (does not meet when the church is closed)
• Pickleball, 7:30–9:30 a.m., Gym.
• Women's Prayer for Revival, first and third Monday each month, 9:30 a.m., Prayer Room (D106)
• Men's Bible Study, September 9–December 2, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Tuesdays

• Pickleball, 7:30–9:30 a.m., Gym
• Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study, now–November 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
• Women's Ministry Prayer Hour, 10:00 a.m., Church Library (below Sanctuary)
• Lunchtime Basketball, 12:00–1:30 p.m., Gym
• Contender Ministries, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room (E125/126)
• Boy Scout Troop 276 (Ages 11+), 6:45–8:15 p.m., Impact and Common Ground Rooms (E226 and E202)

Wednesdays

• Pickleball, 7:30–9:30 a.m., Gym
• Lunchtime Basketball, 12:00–1:30 p.m., Gym
• Midweek Fellowship Meal, 5:00–6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
• Children's Choir (1st–5th grade), now–November 20 (No meeting October 30), 5:45–6:30 p.m., E143
• Student Band and Ensemble, now–December 4, 5:45–6:30 p.m., A220/221
• Worship Choir Rehearsal, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Sanctuary
• Prayer Meeting, 6:15–8:00 p.m., D114
• Awana (Age 3*–5th grade), now–November 20 (No meeting October 30), 6:30–8:00 p.m. | Cubbies (Age 3–5, C-Wing); Sparks (K–2nd grade, Gym); Truth & Training, 3rd–5th grade, Gym)
• Impact and Common Ground Midweek (6th–12th grade), now–December 4, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Impact Room (E226)
• Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study, now–November 13, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Chapel
• Men's Group: Book Study, now–November 20, 6:30–8:00 p.m., A202
• Financial Peace University, now–November 13, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Conference Room

Thursdays

• Pickleball, 7:30–9:30 a.m., Gym
• Contender Ministries, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room (E125/126)

FRIdays

• Pickleball, 7:30–10:30 a.m., Gym
• Lunchtime Basketball, 12:00–1:30 p.m., Gym

Sundays

• Worship Service Intercessors, Prayer Room (D106)

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Needs/Opportunities

• Childcare Workers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 11–November 20. We are in need of women willing to serve our young families. Workers are needed on Tuesday mornings from 9:00–11:30 a.m. and Wednesday nights from 6:00–8:00 p.m. You will be compensated for your time. If interested, contact Emilee Ferwerda or call 682-8452.

• Preschool "Helping Hands," Sunday mornings. Our biggest need requires NO preparation; we simply need “helping hands” to help our 3–5-year-old preschoolers stay engaged in the lesson and run the activity centers that our leaders have planned. Ideally, helpers would serve every other week, in order to build relationships with the children, but we would also welcome helpers to serve once a month. We'd love for you to join our team! Please email children@firstevan.org or call us at 682-8452.

• Nursery, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. We need people to rock babies during the Worship Service. We'd love for you to join our team! Please email children@firstevan.org or call us at 682-8452.

• Mother’s Day Out Ministry—Teachers and Subs For Hire; Mondays and Thursdays; Age groups: Infants (8 week-olds)–PreK (4/5 year-olds).  All potential employees must have references, complete background checks and child safety training. Experience working with children preferred. Email mdo@firstevan.org for application and to schedule interview or call 328-1919.

• Greeters Team — Do you enjoy making people feel welcome on Sunday mornings? We’re looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve on holiday Sundays and special event Sundays when we don’t have a Sunday School class overseeing Hospitality at the entrances. If you would be interested in helping with this, contact Crickett Keeth at 682-8452.

• Volunteers Needed: His Touch Ministry.  Do you have a heart for the needy, the elderly, or the lonely? His Touch is a visitation ministry to the homebound. Currently we are in need of volunteers to share the love of Christ with those who are unable to join in our regular church fellowship due to age or illness. To join this team of visitors or to receive more information, call or text Linda Lambert at 901-832-9314.

• Moms in Prayer: We all pray to be godly mothers and grandmothers.  Moms In Prayer gives you a weekly opportunity to do so.  Connect with other moms in your area to lift up and stand in the gap for your children, schools, administrators, and homeschools. Go to www.momsinprayer.org or text Jean Lassiter at (843) 697-8042.

• Audio/Visual Assistance Needed. Do you enjoy pushing buttons, problem solving, and being behind the scenes? Then come be a part of our Audio/Video Ministry! We are looking for volunteers for our Sunday morning service and whether you know it all or are willing to learn we would love to have you. If you're interested, contact our AV Director Christopher Godoy and he will get connected.

• Kroger Community Rewards.  Kroger allows you to link your card to one charity. You can have extended family members and friends register as well. To register, simply activate your card at Kroger.com, click log-in, click on the “community” tab. Register your card to “First Evangelical Church” organizational number “23883.” It only takes five minutes to register.

• Guardians Needed, Sundays and Wednesdays.  Men are needed to help keep our church members and property safe during church services and activities. Contact us at 682-8452.

• Amazon Smile. Did you know that if you shop online at Amazon, a percentage of your purchases will go to support the ministry of First Evangelical Church? You can click here or simply go to www.smile.amazon.com and search for First Evangelical Church as the organization you would like to support.

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Memphis Ministries Opportunities

• Advance Memphis Lunch and Tour, Wednesday, November 6, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 769 Vance, Memphis, TN 38126.  Engage your South Memphis neighbors over lunch! Serve lunch for the Work Life program attendees at Advance Memphis—then hear how their ministry shares the gospel through job training and entrepreneurship. Contact Andrew Beach at 682-8452 for more details.

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Outside Events

• Dr. John Dunlop Seminars "Aging Successfully Right to the End," Fridays, January 25, April 25, 8:30 a.m.–noon, Independent Presbyterian Church.

• "Three Things Kids Need From Parents" presented by David Thomas, Thursday, November 14, 7:00 p.m., Evangelical Christian School Shelby Farms Campus. Come learn three consistent, foundational needs every child has from birth through young adulthood from gifted speaker, author and counselor David Thomas. We will discuss practical ways to get there, how to parent with a a long view and how to help our kids develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Admission is free, but space is limited. Register here.