Recent Events (Page 3)

Wondering how to survive the holidays after the loss of a loved one? This one-day GriefShare program covers what to expect and how to prepare. This is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information, please contact Felicia Wood.  [email protected]  

Operation Christmas Child Community Packing Party at Stearns Park (if raining, Columbus Baptist). National OCC Collection Week is November 17th – 24th.             

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! The Deacons encourage you to take time to let Pastor Randall, Pastor James, and Matthew know how much their ministry means to you. We would like to “shower” them throughout the month with cards, gifts, or whatever the Lord lays on your heart.  Please take time to express your appreciation for all they do for our church family. Remember to lift our pastors and their families in prayer regularly!      

Bible-Themed Trunk or Treat  – Friday, October 31st at 5:30 – 7:00 pm Volunteers: Arrive early to set up and be ready before the start time.  Candy & prize donations will be needed.      

OCC October Collection Items & Packing Parties Small flashlights with extra batteries, anything you find on sale that a child would enjoy & shoebox size, and a note of love with a picture of yourself/family. NO Liquids, Toothpaste, Soap, or Candy A collection container is located at Pastor James’ office.  If you would like to help make the craft items, please see Jennifer Cain, Jenny Roush, or Ann Walker. We are also collecting money to purchase items to fill the…

Wednesday, October 22nd,  5:30 pm – Supper and meeting – FLC

The Art of Marriage  Weekly on Sundays at 6:00 pm – FLC Beginning September 7th Whether you’ve been married for a few years or decades, this group is for you and your spouse.

Caregivers Support will meet at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 12th, in the Family Life Center.    

Calling Our Men: Becoming a King Retreat  Thurs, Oct 9th (3 pm) – Sun, Oct 12th (12 pm) This is for the first 20 men who register. Fairview Mountain Ministries, 404 Mason Road,   Ellenboro, NC 28040.  Cost is $265 and you must bring your own linens. Learn more, see a promo video, and register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theforgefire/1840474

Friday, October 3rd, 5:30 pm – New Life Property Supper, lesson, bonfire, movie, and camping for families that want to stay overnight.  This is a Youth  & Children’s Ministry family event. Please see the  bulletin board for more details and to sign up.  

NC Missions Offering This year our NCMO offering goal is $7,600, which represents the 76 Baptist associations in NC. We will receive the offering today & September 28th. You may give by designating NCMO on both your envelope and check memo line. This is our opportunity to be on mission together with this great ministry!       For more information click here: https://ncbaptist.org/north-carolina-missions-offering/

Motorcycle (and others) Ride Saturday, September 27th Meet at Midway at 9:00 am Bring the bike, jeep, convertible, or whatever your preferred vehicle might be, and join us.  The destination is Little Switzerland.  Please see Dewayne Gibbs for more info.      

Hope Ministries is a new ministry here at Midway!  This ministry will offer the opportunity to serve and provide support to Adoption & Fostering Families. Everyone is invited to join us for an informational meeting this Thursday, September 25th at 6:00 pm in the Children’s Ministry Center.  If you have a heart for foster and adoption ministry or just want to support those on that journey within our church, please join us.  Dinner will be served.  A sign-up sheet is…

Sunday, September 21st, at 6:00 pm

We will meet in the Family Life Center to do crafts with some assembly, sorting, etc. All are welcome! No craft skills are needed, just willing hands and hearts.  

Men/Young Men Basketball Weekly on Mondays at 6:30 pm (FLC) Invite your friends to this multi-church evening of fun and fellowship. For information, please see Allen Cloninger.