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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* CHRISTMAS DECOR: Please stay after the church service this Sunday, November 15, to help with Hanging of the Greens throughout the building.
(We will take a headcount after church before ordering pizza.)

* NOMINATIONS: Forms are available in the back of the sanctuary for openings on the Leadership Team and Building & Grounds Team. Please ask the person’s consent before submitting their name. All names submitted will be considered by the Nominating Committee, which will prayerfully consider them and offer a final list of nominations for congregational vote in the Annual Meeting on December 6.

* THANKSGIVING MEAL: We will have Thanksgiving Dinner this comingThursday, November 19, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Meat is being provided.
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 by bringing a side dish or dessert.

* OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: This Sunday, November 15, is the deadline to bring your filled Christmas Boxes.

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.

* COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS: Two volunteers are needed to join the Communion for Shut-Ins rotation schedule. Please contact the church office if you are willing to serve.

* 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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