Fall is a time of celebration! We celebrate the changing of the seasons with the beautiful colors of fall. We celebrate Thanksgiving by remembering all the blessings that God has given to us. This year the Tennessee Baptist Convention (3,100+ churches) will celebrate 150 years of ministry at the Summit in Murfreesboro where it began in 1874. There are so many things to be thankful for. Thank you so much for the cards, prayers, and gifts for Pastor Appreciation Month. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your pastor! This year FBC will have a Thanksgiving Meal on Nov. 17 at 5 pm to celebrate as a church family including sharing in the Lord’s Supper. May we all celebrate together with an attitude of gratitude for God’s faithfulness and blessings which are “new every morning”-Lamentations 3:23

Happy November! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Fall Festival event in October! We had a great turnout, and none of it would have been possible without the help of all our volunteers. Thank you also to those who donated candy in preparation for this event. I am certain that seeds were planted in the hearts of those who attended our Fall Festival event this year. Shoutout to Mark and Suzanne Fitzpatrick for winning the “Best Decorated Trunk” award for this year’s Trunk or Treat! We had so many amazing and creatively decorated trunks, so thank you to those who were willing to participate! This month the kids will be practicing on Wednesday nights for the Christmas musical. It’s amazing to think that the holiday season is already upon us. I am excited to see what God does this season in the life of our Children’s Ministry.

Our student ministry had a very busy month of October with a 5th Quarter, a Fall event, and our regular Wednesday night gatherings. We enjoyed a 5th Quarter on October 11, which was senior night for the local high school football teams, and the following night, we had a bonfire and hayride at Chris and Karen Lynn’s house. Each week, we are seeing new students take part in our student ministry as we fellowship, play games, worship, and most importantly, study God’s Word. We are currently on a journey through the Bible to see how Jesus is the focal point of the narrative from Genesis to Revelation, and we are seeing God’s holiness and goodness in all of the promises he makes and keeps throughout Scripture. We are excited for all that God has in store for us as we head into the month of November and into the holiday season. 

Also, we are looking for volunteers of all sorts for our basketball league. Practices will begin in mid-December, and games will be every Saturday from January 4 until the end of February. We are looking for coaches, volunteers who can help with concessions, volunteers who can help keep score and stats, and volunteers who can help with security. If you are interested, please reach out to me!