Current News from the Weekly Bulletin

• WE’RE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
  We rejoice in the knowledge that we’re undertaking a building project that was birthed with God’s instructions to “build the church.” The process is expected to take ten months. There may be temporary inconveniences, but know each step brings us closer to the day we can celebrate with our whole community the blessing of expanded classroom space, new foyer, youth center for 220, children’s theater for 150, commercial kitchen and coffee shop.
  CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS -- The project is moving along with great efficiency. This week they poured concrete for the stem walls. The storm drainage system is 75% complete. The best news of all is that we now have the next phase of our building permit! Remodeling of the foyer and nursery area begins shortly.

  Nursery Relocation — This is our last weekend in the current nurseries. Starting October 18 & 19 nurseries will be moved to the lower level of the Hub building. Bring your little ones down the ramp to the back door area check-in station and receive your pagers. Toddlers will be in HL2 and babies will be in the former “Grounds For Faith” room. Both rooms are rearranged to accommodate your child’s needs and already have access to bathrooms.

  Room HL2 —  With the relocation process, all classes that used Room HL2 will find a new space to meet. Check with your teacher. A substitute classroom has been prepared in the bus garage as an option.
  
  Safety Reminders:
  · Children of all ages MUST be picked up from classes.
  · Lower floor entrance: enter the building through Room 131. You may also access this area from the Sanctuary through the upper annex, down the stairs and into Room 131.
  · Drinking water dispenser is available in the foyer.
  · Restrooms are available in the portable trailer, plus two honeybuckets near the double doors downstairs.
  · Valet parking is available for those who need it.
  · Vehicles may not drive on the fire lane.
  · Red DANGER tape and Yellow CAUTION tape are never to be crossed.
  · Please keep kids away from construction areas. 
  · The main building is a “hard hat area” and there is absolutely no admittance Monday-Friday. Please do not approach the grounds.
  · During weekend services certain areas may be restricted or closed as work progresses. Thank you in advance for being flexible when class locations are subject to change.  

• Discovering Faith — Do you want to understand and serve God more effectively? Trailhead, Base Camp, Approach and Summit are fun, interactive seminars that will help you grow spiritually. If you already have a workbook binder, please remember to bring it. No childcare. Sign up in the Friendship Register. Choose only one seminar. Sunday, October 26, 2:30-7:30 pm. Dinner provided.
  TRAILHEAD  Join the journey
  Start your journey here. Discover the story of FAL, our vision, strategy and beliefs. Make new friends and identify with this local church through membership.
  BASE CAMP   Preparing & staging for your goal
  Explore what it means to truly be a growing disciple of Christ.  Wherever you are on this spiritual journey, everyone will benefit from these insights on Christian living. 
  APPROACH  Finding the right way to reach your goal
  You are uniquely "wired" by God! Using personal style, passion and gifts, discover how God shaped you to serve.
  SUMMIT  Reaching your ultimate goal
  Learn how to intentionally pray for and build relationships with others, communicating the message of Jesus in a way that is authentic for you.

• Baptism In The Holy Spirit — Discovering Faith “Base Camp” teacher Rick Forcier takes a more in-depth look at this distinctive doctrine. Everyone is welcome to join the seminar students at this extension of Base Camp during First Wednesday Prayer Gathering, November 5, 7:00 pm in the Hub.

• Kids’ Clubs — NEW: once a month format!   We’ll meet the second Friday night of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting October 10. Register now. Pick up registration forms in the Annex or at the kiosk.
  Royal Rangers — For boys in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Boys learn about God, play games, earn merits, participate in outings, go camping, and learn about all the things related to camping, such as first-aid, tool craft, fires, cooking and nature studies. See Angela Courtemanche, 413-9735.
  Missionettes — For girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade, Missionettes develops Godly character. With separate clubs for girls preschool through junior high, they will experience fun, teamwork, Bible study, swim parties, sleepovers, crafts, service projects, field trips and more. See Mary Anne Stigen, 446-4497.

• Couples Retreat — Pick up a brochure and registration at the kiosk; October 24-25 is a special getaway retreat at the beach for married couples.  Registration is $100 per couple for the retreat, Friday dinner and guest speakers Werner and Gabriele Rienas from Life Church in Aloha, Oregon. Additionally, you are responsible for the cost of booking your own room at the Shilo Inn at Ocean Shores. Breakfast and lunch are on your own.

• Military & Family Potluck — Sunday, November 9, 1:00 pm in Room 131. All active military and their families are invited to a potluck lunch. Bring a hot dish or a salad and we will provide dessert and beverages. Sign up in the Friendship Register.

• Parent Toolbox — Monthly workshop series for families of all ages. Parent Toolbox is Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 pm in the HUB. Guest speaker  Kevin Geer  presents the topic “Teaching Kids To Manage Money Wisely.” Sign up in the Friendship Register. Call the office about childcare availability.

• Kids’ Swim & Pizza Parties
   — Royal Rangers Father/Son Swim and Pizza Party is Friday, October 31, 6:00-11:00 pm. Meet at the church and ride the trolley to North Thurston pool at 7:30-8:30 pm. Cost $7 per person. We ask that all boys be accompanied by their father or other adult male guest. Boys under age 8 must have a parent or guardian present. Sign up in the Friendship Register. Call Angela Courtemanche, 413-9735 for more details.
  — Missionettes  Pizza and Swim Party is Friday, October 31, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm. Stars and Friends clubs have an extended event 6:30pm-Midnight. Cost $7 per person. Meet at the church and ride the trolley to North Thurston pool at 8:30-9:30 pm. Moms welcome. Sign up in the Friendship Register. Call Mary Anne Stigen, 446-4497 for more details.

• Faith Journey Drawing — Bring your completed Faith Journal Journey tracking bookmark October 11-12 weekend for a prize drawing to local gyms. Remember to write your name and number on the back!

• Journaling Next Step — Enjoyed the reading and journaling process in our Faith Journal Journey? Continue that great habit of personal time with God by reading and journaling the Book of Acts. Pick up a new tracking bookmark in the foyer.

• Outreach Opportunity— Join the Faith Harvest Helpers outreach to Chico, CA October 20-24. A team of men and women over 18 will work on construction repair, grounds, automotive maintenance, etc. for the YWAM base at Richardson Springs. Cost $100 includes meals and lodging. Transportation is additional. Sign up in the Friendship Register. Watch for details on the upcoming informational meeting.

• Operation Christmas Child — Send joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoeboxes and the good news of God’s love. Operation Christmas Child is an easy missions project for everyone. See flyer insert for a detailed list and mark your box “boy” or “girl” with the label. Bring completed box to church on the weekend of November 15-16. Shipping costs are $7 per shoebox. Enclose your check in the envelope provided and place on top of the gifts in the box. Call Maria Ganzfried, 491-6341, for more details.

• Cookies for Christian Heritage Week — Donate medium sized chocolate chip cookies to be used as Christian hospitality while people receive facts about Washington state’s Christian Heritage Week (October 18-26) at the Capitol Rotunda. Place cookies in gallon sized zip lock bags and deliver between October 16-24 to Christian Life Church (M-F 9-4) on Lacey Blvd. See the website www.christianheritageweekwa.us for more information.

• Ride the Trolley — Earn a gift card to Starbucks by riding the trolley every week during the month!  On Sundays you can ride the free trolley to FAL from the extra parking area at the Seventh Day Adventist church (corner of Ruddell and Mullen.) Trolley runs on a continual loop 1/2 hour before and after Sunday services.

• Fall Classes –There are many new Sunday school classes and small group opportunities starting this fall. See list  for updated information on class times and locations. Additional small groups will launch at the Small Group Link Sunday, September 7 at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

• Food Bank — Faith Harvest Helpers food bank is open weekly after services Saturday evenings in the HUB parking lot and Sunday mornings at FAL’s bus garage. This food resource is open to everyone, assorted items, while supplies last. You are welcome to take food for friends and neighbors.

• YOUTH:
  ≈ WAVE meets in the lower HUB next Thursday, 7:00 pm.
  ≈ Winter Camp — January 2-4 for students 7th-12th grade. Cost is $120. $40 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. $15 discount for siblings. Special deal: bring 3 non-FAL attenders and you can go for 1/2 price! See Pastor Justin.

• Call to Prayer — Prior to each weekend service we gather for prayer in the Annex. You are invited to join us fifteen minutes before church to pray for God’s purpose to be accomplished in our services and for a sense of His presence and anointing.

• Sermon CD — Audio recordings of the weekend messages are  available on CD. Cost is $3. Order your copy in the Welcome Center. For a downloadable .mp3 version, click here.

Sunday school class schedules see Small Groups listings for details.