First Baptist Church

“Helping People Find and Follow Jesus”
53 East Main Street
Peru, Indiana

SUNDAYS:
~ Small Groups (all ages) – 9:30 am ~
~ Worship Service and Children’s Church – 10:30 am ~
~ Youth Group – 4:00 pm ~

MIDWEEK:
~ Prayer in the Chapel, Weds at Noon ~
~ The Harbor Program, Thurs at 5:30 pm ~
~ Fellowship Meal, Thurs at 5:30 pm ~
~ Pastor’s Bible Study, Thurs at 6:30 pm ~

COME TO WORSHIP ~ LEAVE TO SERVE

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* CANDIDATE WEEKEND:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: There will be a dinner with Pastoral Candidate John Cousins at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
All are welcome! Please use the Sign-up Sheet in the Welcome Center for the headcount and let us know if you can bring a dessert.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8: There will be a Meet & Greet with the Candidate in the Gathering at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served.
Pastoral Candidate John Cousins will then provide the sermon in the Sunday, November 8, service.
A Business Meeting will be held immediately following the Worship Service.

* FELLOWSHIP MEAL: The Menu for Thursday, November 12: Baked Spaghetti, Garlic Bread and Salad.
Please be sure to indicate on the sign up sheet in the Welcome Center if you are coming and let us know whether you’ll be able to help with clean-up or bring a dessert.

* OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Boxes are in the Welcome Center ready to be filled.
No time to shop? You can pay Louanne Berryman $30 per box and she will fill it.
Please notify Louanne Berryman if you fill boxes on line.
Boxes must be returned filled by November 15.

FREE RUMMAGE SALE: November 21 is the date set for the Free Sale. Donations for the event can be dropped off behind the stage in the Fellowship Hall starting Nov 9.
Volunteers are needed during the event as well as set up and tear down. Contact Miranda Sipe to help.

* OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: One or two adults are still needed to teach the Elementary Sunday School children full-time or on a rotational basis.
Please call the office or reach out to KatieBeth Richardson or Chrissy Hanson.

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