Labeled shoe boxes are available in the back of the church if anyone would like to start packing their boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The collection date will be the first week of November. A shoebox shopping table with supplies is set up in the back once again and the labeled shoe boxes are stacked up under the table. We plan to have two Church Packing Parties on October 11th and 18th over in the building in Clark. If you want to be more involved in preparations and packing please talk with Kathy Kurth.
Our Annual Fun Show TOMORROW! October 3rd. A flyer with details is attached for more information. It's always a great time visiting and getting to see everyone. We are looking for some help and if you want to pitch in please come early and check with Jacque. If you're riding we want to see you out there, and if you're not a rider let's get out and cheer one another on at this great event!
October is here! So please plan to join us for some food and fellowship Sunday after church on October 4th. It's always a great time and great food!
We are having our Boots, BBQ & Buckaroos event coming up October 10th. This is a fundraiser to help pay down the mortgage in the form of a BBQ here at the church. This is open to all and we plan to have live music and some horses and ponies around to add to the fun. Flyers are available to that back of the church.
We're having a Round Pen Horse Training Demonstration October 24th with Stan Henderson and Kyle Jones from the Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church. I've had the chance to see this done before and believe that you'll both learn some things and be blessed as well. This is a free event and I highly encourage you to come and bring a friend or two! More information is available on the attached flyer.
The Missouri Baptist Convention is asking churches and organizations to conduct Crossover-type events in preparation for the annual meeting this October. Crossroads Baptist Association will be holding a Night of Preaching and Prayer on October 24th at Carpenter Street Baptist Church, where our churches can come together to be inspired by teaching from God's Word, followed by times of corporate and group prayer. Mark your calendars and get your churches ready for God to move mightily in our Association. See the attached flyer for more information.
There will also be an OCC Mission Trip to Aurora, Illinois over Friday to Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend to help process shoeboxes. It is for volunteers 13 and over. If you want more info on that please check with Kathy.
Saturday November 7th is a Fall Open House at Camp Cedar Crest. This is where our youth have been going, and countless others have gone for generations! They are planning to have a pig roast, live music, hay rides, kids fishing derby, and more. See the attached flyer for more information.
The Fall Craft/Art and Bake Sale is coming up November 14th. If you would like to participate please contact Carolyn Cunningham or Sandy Bemboom.
Fun Horse Stuff: Avoid Punishment: Punishment can cause a horse to become fearful and resistant. Instead, focus on rewarding desired behaviors and teaching the horse the desired response.
