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Weekly Bulletin

October 5, 2025

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Church-Wide

Preschool

Kids

Students

Young Adults

Senior Adults

Missions

Pathway

Giving

Other

CHURCH-WIDE

  GOOD NEWS CLUB  

Helpers needed! Good News Club is an after school Bible Teaching activity students are involved in across the county. The commitment involves 1 hour per week after school. You would assist leaders as needed in various DeSoto County schools. Meeting days are Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday afternoons. Please contact Emmie Taylor (901) 496-9362 for more information.

  WEDDING SHOWER  

Friends are invited to attend a Bridal Shower honoring Mackenzie Alford and Cameron Caldwell on October 12 at 2:00pm in the FLC Dining Hall. Cameron is the son of Tony & Kim Caldwell. The couple is registered online at theknot.com/mackenzieandcameronc

PRESCHOOL

  LITTLE KIDSTIME  

Schedule for October 12

  • Amanda Lee
  • Andrew & BethAnn Spencer
  • Matthew & Shellie Watts
  • Rachel & Lindy Wiedower
  • Tim & Amberlee Smith
  • Greg & Mandy Shackelford
  • Help Needed

If interested in serving in this area, please see Stacey in the Preschool Building.

fbcob.org/preschool

  MOTHER’S ROOM  

We offer a private mother’s room in the worship center foyer on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We
request that dads remain outside the room for the comfort of all mothers.

CHILDREN

STUDENTS

YOUNG ADULTS

SENIOR ADULTS

MISSIONS

  MISSIONS COLLECTIONS  

October

  • Honduras: Men’s, women’s, and kid’s shoes
  • Food Pantry: Canned Chili/Stew & Salsa (*no glass jars)

Items may be turned in to the wooden box located in the Cafe

DID YOU KNOW?

Over 3,530 people in Olive Branch are living below the poverty line. As a church, we are called to help our community the best we can. One way that you can help is by donating to our Blessing Box.

Suggested items are poptarts, ramen noodles, granola bars, canned veggies & fruits, peanut butter, tuna, cereal, etc. Please drop items off in the Cafe. You may call the church office for more information.

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PATHWAY

Our church exists for the Glory of God and the Mission of God. We believe the very best pathway to accomplish our mission is helping everyone Love God, Love People, and Live Sent.

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OUT THERE — Share the Gospel

GIVING

  TEXT GIVING  

  • Text an amount to 662-200-1864
  • The first time you will be sent a link to enter your card/check information. You will receive a confirmation text showing your donation and registration were successful.
  • Next time, just text the same number with an amount and fund code (ex: $100 general)

Text Codes (text these words)

  • help – you will receive a reply with more detailed instructions
  • funds – you will receive a list of available funds in which to give
  • reset – you will receive a reply with instructions about resetting your payment information

  ONLINE GIVING  

>> CLICK HERE TO GIVE<<

  • You can give online and view your account by clicking the link above.
  • If you haven’t used the ShelbyNext giving system yet, you must register as a new user.
  • Once logged in, you may input an amount and choose the fund(s) desired.
  • You may give as a one-time donation or schedule automated giving with multiple options.

  GIVING RECEIPTS  

Week of September 28, 2025

Weekly ActualWeekly BudgetWeekly Variance
Weekly General$25,198.67$25,506.38($307.71)
Weekly Debt Retirement$2,027.00$3,184.08($1,157.08)
Weekly Total Gifts$27,225.67$28,690.46($1,464.79)
YTD ActualYTD BudgetYTD Variance
YTD General$1,105,022.16$994,748.82$110,273.34
YTD Debt Retirement$91,825.00$124,179.12($32,354.12)
YTD Total Gifts$1,196,847.16$1,118,927.94$77,919.22

2025 Budget = $1,491,904.24

OTHER

  PASTOR ON CALL  

The pastor on call may be reached by calling: 662.243.2262 (862-24-fbcob)