The document provides announcements for various activities and events at First Church in Lawrence for the upcoming week. It lists information on worship services, classes, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and community activities taking place at both the downtown and celebration center locations of the church. Recurring activities include Sunday school classes for all ages, youth groups, adult fellowship classes, choir practice, and open gym times.

1. Welcome to First Church

2. Please greet those around you and sign our “Friendship” notebooks or pads. Welcome, Guests!

3. Celebrate Holy Communion Today

4. Welcome Rev. Dr. Dennis Ackerman our Guest Preacher this morning

5. Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30 Hallway West Campus TODAY.

6. TODAY 3 p.m. in Room 104 @ Celebration Center

7. OCTOBER is FOOD PANTRY month Please place food donations in the shopping cart at either location. YOU CAN MAKE a DIFFERENCE!

8. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

9. Flu Shots Sunday, October 10 Downtown: 9 – 10 a.m. Celebration Center: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. $25 Free with Medicaid or Medicare card. Next Sunday

10. Blood Pressure Clinic 9:15 a.m. 2 nd Floor Hallway Downtown Next Sunday

11. Council on Ministries Next Sunday 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUPER SUNDAY

12. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

13. Celebration Center : 9:30 a.m. (during worship) in Room 101 Downtown : 10:40 a.m. in the Nursery Toddlers' Sunday Morning Classes

14. Children's BLAST Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Downtown and @ Celebration Center

15. HEADLINES 10:40 a.m. in Youth Place Downtown 10:30 a.m. in Celebration Center Office Today A Sunday Morning Youth Gathering

16. Downtown Room 305 Today Happy Friends Adult Fellowship

17. Today Adult Fellowship Class Downtown Room 306 Today: Betty Jo Miller Next Week: Bev Bartscher

18. Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m. Room 203 Today Peacemakers

19. 9:30 a.m. Downtown Room 301 Study Series: Women Speak of God John Wesley Sunday School Class Today Today – Susannah Wesley

20. 10:40 a.m. Room 302 Downtown Today Parents with Teens

21. 10:40 a.m. Room 303 Downtown Greg Hildenbrand, leader Today Mid-Morning Sunday School Class

22. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

23. Adult Fellowship Class 10:30 a.m. Celebration Center Great Room SW Corner Today

24. Cross Roads Today 10:30 a.m. Celebration Center Room 104

25. The Huddle Today 10:30 a.m. Celebration Center Room 103

26. TBG's meets @ 3 p.m. in Room 103 at the Celebration Center. Learn about the Life of Jesus; play games read the Bible; share refreshments share life experiences (“Tweens” Group) Today

27. 5:30 p.m. in Youth Place, Downtown Tonight

28. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

29. Faith in the 21st Century Mondays beginning October 4 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Room 203

30. Divorce Support Group Starts Tuesday, October 5 @7 p.m. in Room 303 Downtown Education, group discussion and support for healing. Contact Jackie Henderson: 317-431-1023

31. New Women's Bible Study Twice monthly on Thursdays, 9 – 11:15 a.m. Downtown (Childcare provided) Contact Amy Finkeldei: 842-1168 Next meeting: Thursday, October 7

32. Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church invites you to the Celebration and Dedication Services of their Renovation and Fellowship Hall Addition Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 8-9-10, 2010

33. Downtown Work Day 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring gardening tools, painting supplies, etc. and enjoy fellowship while you work. Saturday, October 9

34. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

35. 5 p.m.

36. Saturday, October 16 Celebration Center 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Class size is limited: contact Robilea (842-4330 or [email_address] to register CPR/AED Training

37. Ottawa FUMC 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost $10 (includes lunch & T shirt) Contact the Church Office (841-7500, [email_address] ) to sign up Registration Deadline October 8

38. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

39. Art & Soul A group of women who gather for friendship and anything art JOIN ANYTIME & COME WHEN YOU CAN For woman18 years and older No experience needed Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Room105 (downtown) Contacts: Tami Clark and Cyndy Glogau 550-5380 or 691-7254

40. Sisters x3 Fridays 9:30-11:15 Celebration Center Everyone welcome–childcare available Contact person: Mary Margaret, 832-1116

41. Chancel Choir rehearsals Thursdays 7:30 p.m. New voices welcome!

42. UMW Clothing Room Needs clothing sizes XL – 5X. Donations are accepted in the Gathering Area Downtown

43. Scripture readers needed for October & November Sign up in the Gathering Area .

44. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

45. Walktober Sign up now for and make fitness your priority Sign up in the Gathering Areas or contact Laura Irick: 749-5542

47. ZUMBA at the CELEBRATION CENTER Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Registration form at www.lprd.com Child-care available (for a fee) – contact the church office – 841-7500

48. Sponsor the Radio Broadcast We need sponsors for the Sunday morning broadcasts on KLWN. Want to honor or remember a special occasion or a loved one – this is great way! Contact the church office.

50. Be sure to check the Sunday Morning News, First Edition, and our website (www.fumclawrence.org) for more information about schedules and activities of First Church.

52. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors