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Rise Against Hunger – November 9

Since 2012, one Sunday in November has been designated as a day when the congregation of Forest Grove intentionally engages in hands-on mission projects. This is in response to Jesus’ teachings that we are to care for the poor and needy. The morning will begin with a brief worship service at 10:00 followed immediately by our project to help feed the hungry through the very special program, “Rise Against Hunger.”

We will be packaging life-changing meals on November 9th. There are jobs for every age and ability. This year we will be packaging 15,000 meals so lots of help is needed! Our friends at The Anchor Presbyterian Church will be joining us but other friends are very welcome as well. As there is a cost of the materials needed for this effort, we are asking for donations. Donations can be made at the event on the 9th. If you are unable to make a donation at this time, come and help anyway! God needs you!

Register here: http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/FGPC25

Youth Group News

It has been a busy fall for our youth group teens. The group started with a trip to Howell Living Farm on October 5 to experience their Corn Maze.

On October 19 the group will meet at 7:00 PM to make lunches for the Bible study participants at the Welcome Church in Philadelphia.

In November the group will participate in the church-wide Rise Against Hunger mission on the 9th. There will be a regular Youth Group meeting on November 16 at 7:00.

Friday Night Fellowship

The next Friday Night Fellowship will be held on November 7. The mission project will be to make special Advent Wreaths for our home-bound members as well as simple wreaths for any home use. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall if you plan to attend any of these events or call the church office.

Welcome Church Mission Project

Every Monday the Welcome Church in Philadelphia holds a Bible study that is open to everyone but is especially designed for those who are To help foster fellowship and to meet some of the needs of that population, lunch is provided. To do this, the Welcome Church needs volunteers to donate the meal. Through the Parish Life and Mission Committee, our congregation has volunteered to provide this on October 20. The Youth Group will be making the sandwiches and packing the lunch at their meeting on the 19th. We need the congregation’s help by providing the lunch fixings. Donation slips with specific items needed will be posted in Fellowship Hall beginning October 12. The items will need to be brought to the church by June 19