Be a Blessing at Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving you and your family can be a part of providing a bag of groceries for a family at the Joy Baptist Mission Center. These less fortunate families will have dinner provided by our Life Group classes the week of Thanksgiving. Come by the booth in the atrium Nov. 9th and 16th to pick up a sack to fill for a family or bring your canned goods to put on the trailer through November 23rd. A flat bed trailer will be located at the entrance of the Family Life Center. Any Questions? Contact Lezlie Armour at 281-440-3800

Christmas Mission Projects

This Christmas, you can serve our community in many ways. We've partnered with these ministries to help make Christmas special for those who are less fortunate.

• Angel Tree
• Caring Angel
• H.O.P.E
• Open Door Mission
• Mission Greenspoint

God Is at Work at CFBC

Lezlie Armour has two loves...one being the Children’s Ministry and one being Missions. About 10 months ago, God started working on her heart about joining the Missions Team. A few weeks ago, with much prayer, God opened the door in our CFBC Missions Ministry for Lezlie. Likewise, God has been working on Johnathan Siefert’s heart. Beginning Monday, November 17th, Lezlie will officially join the Missions Ministry Team and Johnathan will join the Kids Ministry Team. We ask that you pray for both of them in this transition.

Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief

Many of you would still love to volunteer your time to help with disaster relief for Hurricane Ike. There are numerous opportunities to be involved today. For the latest information on volunteer groups being formed and how individuals can get involved please contact the missions office or go to the missions page on our website or please go by our missions booth in the atrium.

It's Still Christmas

The Arts Ministry of Champion Forest Baptist Church requests the honor of your presence at The 2008 Christmas Concert “It’s Still Christmas” (a benefit concert for our neighbors in San Leon devastated by Hurricane Ike). Performances: Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 general admission.

It's Your Serve

Next week “It’s Your Serve,” new sermon series from November 23rd to December 7th, “It’s Your Serve” is a 3-week lesson teaching how to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Come join us next Sunday as Dr. Stephen Trammell explores what it means to be “Called to Serve.”

Love Kids? Jesus Did

Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me!” And hundreds of kids, babies through 5th grade come to CFBC every Sunday. To effectively welcome, teach and minister to these kids and their families, it takes over 400 people serving as Life Group (Sunday School), Elevate (Kids Church), and Special Blessings leaders every single Sunday. The kids ministry currently has teaching opportunities open at both hours. Come do life with us! Serving helps it all make sense.

Membership Class

Those interested in fulfilling the requirement for membership or learning more about the church are invited to attend the Membership Class on Sunday, November 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. Pastor Wade Liberator will lead the class, and everyone 6th grade and older is encouraged to attend. Sunday School classes are available for your children, birth-5th grade during this time.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a fun and rewarding project for you to share the love of Jesus Christ with suffering children around the world by packing a shoe box with simple gifts like school supplies, toys, hygiene items, etc. In your worship bulletin, you will find detailed information about Operation Christmas Child 2008. You can bring your prepared shoebox to Champion Forest on November 9, 12, and 16, 2008, during regular worship service times. The collection point will be under the stairs in the main worship center lobby. Go to for more details www.samaritanspurse.org or stop by the Missions Booth in the atrium.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Holiday Schedule

Check out our full Christmas Holiday Schdule here...

True North Outfitters

Join us for Base Camp on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the student building if you love the outdoors. We will talk about deer herd management and judging animals in the field. Our guest will be Billy Lambert, a TPWD biologist for our region. So, if you want to manage your lease better or improve the quality of your resources drop in and bring a few hunting buddies. We have a great time around the tables, and this night will be very informative.

Bible Drill

Want to help your kids hide God's Word in their heart? Come to the parent information meeting-Nov. 23rd at 12:15 p.m. (right after 2nd service) in the FLC North Gym. (Kids will receive their memory verse cards.) Bible Drill is for kids in 1st-6th grade. We will meet every Sunday at 11:00 from Jan. 4, 2009 until mid April 2009. 4th-6th graders can qualify to compete in an associational drill and possibly a state Bible drill. Contact Paul Tomberlin at 281-723-7646

GA's Christmas Store Project

Preparations are in full swing for the annual Baptist Mission Center Christmas Store which will be on December 6th at the Gano, Fletcher & Joy Mission Centers. If you’d like to help, please bring your unwrapped toys to the Christmas Store booth in the Atrium on Nov. 16th 23rd & 30th. If you have any questions, contact Tiffany Sedate at tsedate@swbell.net or the Kids Ministry office at 281-440-3800.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading

• For children in grades 1st- 6th. The league's focus is to encourage every child.
• Children receive awards after each game.
• September 14 — Registration Begins
• October 22 — 1st Deadline to register
• November 4 — Final Deadline to register
• November 2 — 4 - Evaluations
• January — February Games

Adult Coed Volleyball

• Tuesdays nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
• September 9th - November 18th
• Free for FLC Membmers / $2.00 fee for non-FLC members
• No pre-registration /Join in whenever you can get there!

Health Screen Specialists

Health Screen Specialists, a mobile vascular screening company will be at Champion Forest Baptist Center on December 4, 5 & 6 (Thurs/Fri/Sat) performing vascular screenings by ultrasound (by appointment only). If you are a smoker, diabetic, have high blood pressure or cholesterol, eat an unbalanced diet, are physically inactive, are over the age of 40, or if you have a family history of stroke, cancer, heart disease, or aneurysms

Help Wanted

Do you have skills that could be helpful on future community, national, and international mission projects? Many times our mission projects need volunteers with expertise in light construction (sheetrock, electrical, plumbing and framing) and medical. We would like to compile a database of people with these skills.If you would be willing to signup on the tearoff section of the worship folder for our future reference, we will contact you as we plan future projects.

MOMS - Mothers of Many Seasons

MOMS invites all mothers to join us on Monday, November 17 as Ann Grandquist shares her testimony about "Reaching Goals Later in Life". We meet in EA-211 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free childcare is available for ages five and under Call Melissa Lee to make childcare reservations at 281-888-1694 cfbcmoms@yahoo.com.

• Our weekday meetings are from 9:30am-11:30am every other Monday, September through May.
• This year, we will be introducing a new weeknight meeting. More details will come soon!
• Free childcare is provided for children 5 and under with reservations.
• MOMS...Mothers of Many Seasons...making sense out of motherhood.

Fifth Sunday Luncheon

Come join us for an awesome lunch and fellowship time. FLC north gym on 11/30/08 from 12:00- 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend.

CGroups

Don’t forget - Middle and High School CGroup Bible studies meet tonight! All students are invited to their grade level in area homes from 5:30-7:00pm, except for seniors, who meet at 7:15pm. Need a ride? Transportation is provided for middle school students from the Student Building at 5:00pm. They will return by 7:15pm.

Element

How can we take in all the messages sent every day through movies, school, TV and the net, and allow only the truth to filter through? Join hundreds of other middle and high school students this Wednesday night at 6:30pm in the FLC worship center for answers to that question as the series, “Filtered,” continues. You’ll definitely want to make it a habit to experience Element every Wednesday for crazy fun, amazing live band and message from God’s Word that’s totally relevant to your life!

Grab-A-Mug

All middle and high school girls - come to a very special Grab-A-Mug evening, as our Girls' Ministry favorite, Donna Stuart, premieres her brand new CD just for us! Come to the Student Building this Friday night, November 21st, at 6:00 p.m. Grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage, get cozy and be the first to hear and own a copy of Donna's new CD! This amazing night costs just $15 which includes the CD; T-shirts will be available for $8. Girls - you know you can't possibly miss this!!!

CFBC's Got Talent

The competition begins! The first two acts will perform this week at Element and continue every Wednesday until the Finale on December 17th. Don’t miss a single week!

Thirsty

Are you a High School Girl who’s thirsty for more of God’s Word? This Bible study just for you, meets before school at 6:00am on Tuesdays & Thursdays at area Starbucks. Check our web site or a cute pink flyer for locations, and come spend a cozy morning studying Ephesians with Cheryl, Vanessa and the girls.

Boundaries

Being a loving and unselfish Christian does not mean never telling anyone no. This group study will help you discover what boundaries you need and how to avoid feeling guilty about setting them. It will give you biblically based answers to questions you have about boundaries. Boundaries will provide practical, non-theoretical exercises that will help you set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even yourself. This group will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in EA-82. The workbook cost is $13. For more information, please contact Debbie at dedgar@cfbc.org or 281-440-3800.

Divorce Care

At Divorce Care, you will become part of a small support group of people who are also experiencing separation and divorce. Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in AD-301 for a support group that will teach you to deal with the pain of your past and will have you looking forward to re-building your life. Workbook cost is $12.00. For more information, please contact Debbie at dedgar@cfbc.org or 281-440-3800.

Divorce Care for Kids

Divorce Care for Kids is a special support group for kids ages 5-12 to find help and healing from the hurt of divorce. Using games, crafts, activities, music and videos, Divorce Care for Kids creates a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted. DC4K meets on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in EA-90. Workbook cost is $12.00. For more information, please contact Debbie at dedgar@cfbc.org or 281-440-3800.

Griefshare

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It's a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, you'll learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future. We meet on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in EA-83/84. For more information, please contact Debbie at dedgar@cfbc.org or 281-440-3800.

Ladies Current Missions

Our purpose is to support both local and foreign Mission work through prayer and gifts. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the church. We often have a guest missionary speaker who updates us on their specific work and needs. These meetings are concluded with lunch and fellowship. For more information, please contact Betty Hollenshead at 281-376-4258.

• Next Meeting: October 28th at 10:00am in EA-80
• Speakers: International Mission Board Missionaries, Joe and Chari Vasquez, from the Canary Islands

Life Groups at a New Hour

If you fall in the age range of 36-42 and are married there is a LIFE Group at 11:00 a.m. in room AD-303 for you. Or, if you fall in the age range of 26-32 and are married there is a new LIFE Group at 9:30 a.m. in room AD-303B. Come check out either one of these groups to get connected.