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Change clocks & other opps

TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS ON SATURDAY! Daylight savings time ends, so we lose more daylight BUT we will just get to shine more of the light of Jesus in the darkness!


MEMBERSHIP INTRO CLASS ON SUNDAY
If you are interested in becoming a member of BRBC or just want to get to know us better, there is an information class in the library during the 9:30 hour this coming Sunday, November 6. This informational class gets you started for the self-paced online curriculum.



Impromptu Opp for Moms of Pre-schoolers – November 7
Some of our moms with pre-school kids are getting together on Monday morning, November 7, at Fields of Athenry farm in Purcellville, from 9:30 to 11:30. Come join the farm fun and fellowship! For more info, click here 


New Deacons Vote – November 6
Immediately after the 2nd service, there will be a brief meeting to vote on the elders’ recommendation of Chung Kim and Steven Koleszar as new deacons


Christmas Cards for our Missionaries
The World Missions Committee invites you to stop by their table at the back of the auditorium today and November 13 to write a quick Christmas greeting to our missionaries.


Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – November 13
Everyone may participate in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox project. Drop-off boxes during Awana by November 13. For details, check out the bulletin flyer or click here 


Baby Shower – November 13
Ladies, help us honor Martina Emanouilova and Breana Parker on Sunday, November 13, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., hosted by Jan Murphy. For more details and to RSVP go to The City or contact Jan Murphy (540-388-2480/). This is for all women (18 years & above).


World Missions Potluck – November 20
Our missionaries to Pakistan, Luke and Nancy Cutherell will be here on November 20. Come to a potluck after 2nd service to see what God is doing in this difficult place. Bring a main dish for 10 AND a salad or dessert. You may RSVP here


Baptism – November 20
We will have a baptism during the morning services on November 20. If anyone (13 years or older) wants to participate, please contact Debbie Stevenson immediately ().



On October 30, Pastor Jack recounted the story of Rahab and her help in protecting the spies who were checking out the Promised Land. Download “Faith in…A Destiny” for encouragement on how God has a destiny for anyone and everyone…even sinners like her and us.

GIVING REPORT
Weekly giving needed for FY2017 budget – $18,496.19
Total giving for offering of 10/30/16 – $15,151.37
YTD giving needed for budget – $92,480.95
Actual YTD giving to budget – $77,953.26
Giving under budget – $14,527.69



THIS WEEK
November 6, 9:30am – Membership Information Class
November 6, 12:15pm – Congregational Vote on Deacons
November 6 & 13 – Signing Christmas cards for missionaries
November 8 – Election Day – Your vote is important!!!


NEXT MONTH
November 13 – International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
November 13, 3:00-5:00pm – Baby Shower
Week of November 13 – Fall LIFE Group session ends
November 13 – Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes deadline to donate
November 15 – Women’s Fall Study ends
November 20 – Baptism
November 20 – World Missions Potluck with Cutherells
November 24 & 25 – Thanksgiving Weekend (office closed)


LOOKING AHEAD
December 10, 10:00am – Ladies Christmas Brunch
December 24, 6:00 pm – Christmas Eve Service
December 25, 11:00am only – Christmas Day Devotional
January 1 – New Year’s Day (regular schedule)