Digital Bulletin

John 20:24-31
²⁴ Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. ²⁵ So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
²⁶ A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” ²⁷ Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
²⁸ Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
²⁹ Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
The Purpose of John’s Gospel
³⁰ Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. ³¹ But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

SUNDAY MORNINGS
8am Traditional Service
9:30am Contemporary Service
11am Traditional Service
Children’s Ministry and Nursery
Birth - 2 yrs: Room 130 in LEC - available during 9:30 & 11am services
3 & 4 yrs old: Room 124 in LEC - available during 9:30 service
K-5th grade: Room 121 in LEC - available during 9:30 service
Overflow Youth Bible Study: No Youth on Sept 6 or Sept 13
                     Sun Night Youth Kickoff Sept 20, 4:30-6:30 pm, Bldg 2

MONDAYS
Bell Choir Rehearsal 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary

IMPACT WEDNESDAYS
Prayer Gathering 4:31 pm in Sanctuary
Dinner - 5:30 pm - Menu: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Reservations needed by Mon at noon. Sign up on Connect Card, website or email Jessica. Indicate if need GF
Overflow Youth 3:30-7:30p
Chancel Choir 7:00 pm in Sanctuary/Choir Room

THURSDAYS
Recovery Church 7:00 pm in Bldg 6
Join us as we worship, share testimonies, and walk together toward healing, freedom, and purpose - one day at a time. www.recovery.church/deland

1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS
Mercy Hour 1:30-4p: Free showers, haircuts and resources

EMMAUS WALKS
Walk to Emmaus Dates: Men - Oct 1-4; Women - Oct 8-11
Contact Rob or Denise Miller

HARVEST FESTIVAL - OCT 24 FROM 10 AM-2 PM
Harvest Festival will be here before we know it. Mark this date on your calendar as we will need MANY VOLUNTEERS to provide this community event.

USHERS FOR 9:30 & 11 AM SERVICES
We are looking for more volunteers. Note this on the Connect Card or let Melissa Brown or Donna Braddock know.

WHEELCHAIR MINISTRY- We need volunteers to help those with mobility issues at the 8 & 11 services. See Dave Dayton if interested.

MINISTRY FOCUS: DIAPER SUNDAY
Our ministry focus this week is for Residing Hope’s Foster Care Program. They help care for children who are in need and provide a safe place for them to grow. They need diapers of all sizes, especially size 3 and up.

NEXT  WEEK: UNDIES  SUNDAY
Our ministry focus this week is forMercy Hour. They need men’s t-shirts and underwear (M, L, XL), body wash and shampoo are also needed.

Please pray and praise with us throughout this week.

BIRTHDAYS: Sep. 13th-Don Beer, Tami Sanders, Ava Thomas, 14th - Budd Darling, Samantha Mott, 15th Carolyn Hatfield, Keely Kirchenstiner, 16th - Cathy Arthur, Priscilla Fritz, Morgan Gierke, Daniel McCord, Megan Race, 17th - Barbara Anderson, 19th - Drew Adams, Marcia Brandow, Charlotte Palmer, Linda Wilson

ANNIVERSARIES: Sep. 13th - Walt & Tamara Brooker, 15th - Tom & Linda Wilson, 16th - Ed & Lori Henderson, 19th - David & Laura Laser

PRAISE: premature Castle is home; Paulie had MRSA not flesh-eating kind & is home; Marj & Ziljan came to the Lord; support from family/friends - Denise

SYMPATHY: Savannah Causey & family for the loss of her father, Danny; family & friends of Craig Kreidi

HOSPITAL: Dave Dayton (Alliance), John Dill, Tom Hobbs (WI), Cheyenne, Efram Santos (hospice), Hank & Janice Babin (rehab)

THIS WEEK’S CONCERNS: Laura Laser, Martha Hardy, Melissa Allison, George Bitler, Barb Hill, Heather Al Chokhachi, Tim Moore, Justin Driver, Sheila Fredenburg, Barb Helms, Walker family, Marty Proscia, Johnny Kale, babies (Ava, Trip, Ryleigh Geerholt, Castle), Lois Fritch, Ann Riley, Holly Condron, Sue Densen, Linda
 
ONGOING CONCERNS: Sarah Muir, Jim & Patty Bernard, Judi Dempton, Jim Doucette, Nate Muro, Tony, Teeter Mauldin, Ken Brazmore, Wilma Richardson, Jaclyn & Warran Fekeith, Susan Jackson, Ellie Freund, John Bowdon, James & Lily Baeur, Amy & Kenny Glascock, Zack, Nancy Scharf, Izzy Thrift, Shawn Gonzalez, Dave & Linda Evans, Donna Lopes, Clifford, Cathy & Robin Tovas, Bonnie Stam; CANCER: Hank Babin, Dick Bailey, Barbara Brubaker, Danny Causey, Gaelen Donley, Barb Garich, Scott Haas, Ken Kirchenstiner, Frank Pocica, Carol Soliday, Sammi Theessen, Cathy Baum, Lexi Frisbee, Jill Walker, Otis Davis, Tim Luce, Paige Spiegel, Teresita Sabado, Valinda Brandow, Richie Cretella, Connie Nance, Corbin Underwood, Jeff DiRubio, Miriam Rogers, Mike Smith, Giovina Navela, Judy Warrenford, Corey Knapp, Rich Kolbusz, Susan Cockron, Carol Sue Pratt, Marianne Proscia, Miranda Chandler, Claudette Marchas, Willie Brown, Kathryn Barrow, Bruce Baker, Arlene & Dottie Weir, Sheila Fredenburg, Mike Gallen, Fred, Bonnie, Pat, Carol, David

CARE CENTERS: Alliance: Phyllis Keesler, Tim McCravey, Forrest Norton, Ann Sears, Thelma Vickers / Blue Palms: Bettie LeVeille, Bob Wolfe / Brookdale: Ann Farabee / Grand Villa: Katie Diehl, Joyce Hawks, Myra Stone, Vern Westlake / Majestic Oaks: Imogene Newsham, Dorothy Smith / Oak View Suites: Frank Knight / Oak Manor: Ann Brandon / Paradise Point Ormond: JoAnne Jacobs / The Gardens Daytona: Barbara Bailey / Villa: Betty Moffatt / Waterman Village (Mt Dora): Sue Watson / Woodland Towers: Hank & Janice Babin, Shirley McCravey / Keystone Villa PA: Fred Eshleman / La Crosse WI: Neal & Leatryce Deyo / Greensboro NC: Sharon Johnson / Family Care: Patricia Kadel, Janet Splawn, Carolyn Hatfield, Linda Chester, Kandice Mills, Jim & Marcia Applebee, Susan Jackson

MILITARY: Slade Brown, John Clausen, Jake Clayton, Jason Davis, Soren Evans, Mark Fain, Charles Germany, Austin Giusseppi, Joseph Giusseppi, Mason Giusseppi, Jaquarious Gray, Robert Grimes, Wesley Hamm, Chance Hart, Summer Hart, Raymond Haas, James Jackson, Makayla Mercier, Matthew Miller, Adam Mosley, Katie Onyundo, Caleb Oyler, Brian Privette, Erica Rix, Shawn Schulz, Nicholas Smith, Gabriella St. Angelo, Trae, Jakob Turnage, Brian Welch, Ben Zona

Sun 9:15 am - Foundations of Faith SS Class
Meets in Bldg 2, studying “Ancestry of Denominations”. All are invited.

Sun 11am/Bldg 6 - Young Adult Bible Study
Meets every other Sun (next meeting: Sept 20) and a fun day monthly. Details on Insta @lifeonpurpose_fcd

Mon 6:30 pm/Bldg 4 - First Church Women
Women meet the 2nd Mon monthly. Join us at the next meeting Mon, Sept 14!

Mon 7:00 pm/Bldg 6
Studying GK Chesterton's “Orthodoxy”.  Open to anyone.

Tues 10 am/Bldg 4 - Men of Faith Bible Study
Studying How our Christian Faith can be used to encourage civil dialog. Join us!

Tues 1 pm/ Bldg 6- Women’s Bible Study
Studying Ephesians and the inheritance we have in Christ. Kathy Bransford leads.

Wed 6-7pm/ LEC Gym
Will resume again in Sept.

Wed 6-7 pm/Rm 113/LEC
This small group will meet over the summer studying the Book of Acts. Join us!

Thurs 8 pm - Moms Bible Study
Rooted & Rested Bible Study for Moms on 3rd Thurs monthly. See Ashley Thomas.

SELAH Women’s Bible Study -Rm 113/LEC
Tues at 6:30 pm or Thur at 9:30 am. Beginning Sept 15/17

Sat 7:30am - Men’s Bible Study - LEC Parlor