Christmas in Romania

Dear Friends,

It is that time again to think about and plan to help us have a Merry Christmas for many children in Bucharest. I need your help, as we would like again this year to help 4,000 or more children receive a Christmas Care Package. You will remember that we put many toiletry articles in each package, plus, candy, gum, a toy, jewelry, hair accessories, school supplies and needed items of clothing. The children look forward to getting such a nice gift. A few of you have already given but I am asking that others send a check to Christian Relief Fund, Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670 or to Cedar Lane Church of Christ, 1200 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 to help in buying the needed items. Keep in mind that I receive 100% of all donated funds. I have bought some things and many have donated stuffed animals, puzzles, toys and some clothing, socks and underwear but remember it takes a lot to prepare 4,000 or more presents. It cost over $28,000 just for the toiletry articles, as prices have increased and the dollar is much weaker than last year. Thank you for considering this request for hlep. I pray that God will direct you and bless you in your decision to help some children have a good Christmas. I will shop wisely and give lovingly for you. I am grateful for any and all help money, prayers, supplies donated and for each kind thought and word for this effort.

Love in Christ,
Imogene

Financial Peace University

FPU classes will be held again this year. A free orientation class will be held in room 50 of the church building at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. The first class will begin Tuesday November 27, 2007 same time and place. There are thirteen weekly classes is all. FPU teaches people how to get out of debt, save money, and become better stewards for the Lord. Contact Don Midgett, FPU coordinator, for more information.

2008 Planning guidelines

Elders, Ministers, Deacons and Ministry area leaders should pick up 2008 planning guidelines in their mailbox.

Roman Coin Collection

The coin collection for Romanian orphans will end October 31st. Please return all coins to Melissa Rigney.

Hallelujah Hoe Down Update

What: Community Outreach Event Offering a Christ-Centered Halloween Alternative

When: October 31 from 5:30 - 7:00 (note time change) Activities and Hot-Dog Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 Trunk-or-Treat 6:30 - 7:00

Where: Outreach Center and Parking Lot

Who: Community and Church Family

What can you do to help?

We need people to help serve food, prepare games, work games, direct traffic, take pictures, register guests, clean-up, donate candy, hand out flyers, and participate in Trunk-or-Treat. We are encouraging all autos participating in Tunk-or-Treat to use a Biblical theme if possible sign-up sheets for Trunk-or-Treat will be sent around in Bible classes soon. Several cars are already planning to decorate as the ten plagues. VBS Costumes are available for your use. If you can help, see Mark or Melissa Rigney.

Team Arequipa

If you would like to contact our team going to Peru, their email address is: members@teamarequipa.net. Copies of their newsletter are available in the main lobby at the building.

Team Arequipa

If you would like to contact our team going to Peru, their email address is: members@teamarequipa.net. Copies of their newsletter are available in the main lobby at the building.

Upward Basketball Helpers Needed

Player evaluations for Upward basketball are coming up Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night from 5 - 8 p.m. October 22nd, 23rd, and 25th. If you can help one, two or all three nights please see or call Steve Farmer - 393-2759.

Katrina Relief Trip

Six of our members are in Slidell, Louisiana this week. Those going were: Brent and Ila Bates, Mike Fitzgerald, Darrell and Jean Gibson and J.C. Moore. Please pray for our safe work and return trip home.