There will be a baby shower for Amber Jacobi on Sunday, Jan. 10th at 2 p.m. at the home of Tawnia Dossett. The Jacobis are expecting a baby boy. For more information, feel free to call the office.

There will be a Mardi Gras going away party for the Babcock Family on Saturday, Nov. 21st at 6 p.m. The party will be held at the home of Robert and Rachel Lee. Please bring a drink and your favorite New Orleans dish. Donations for a gift are still being accepted.

This Sunday, October 4th, there will be no worship services or classes at our building. We invite you to join us for our annual Praise in the Park--a day of worship, food and fun at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Our breakfast is at 10:00 am., followed by worship at 11:00, and a full day of activities. For more information, email us or give us a call. Next Sunday, October 11th, we’ll be back here for our regular services.

Everyone is invited to Praise and Worship In The Park at Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Oct. 4th. It starts with breakfast at 10 a.m. We'll have a worship service, share lunch and enjoy God's creation in the gardens together. Members are asked to bring two side dishes, dessert and drinks. Breakfast, coffee, hamburgers and hot dogs will be supplied. Boat rides are available for $5 per ticket. Donations to help offset the cost are appreciated. We hope to see you there!

Don't forget the Teen Yard Sale on Sat. Sept. 19th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations are still needed. If you need a pick up for large items, call the church.

Many of us are STRONGLY urged by our employers to participate in United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns.  The time of year when those requests are made is fast approaching.  As you may know, you have the power to designate a particular charity to receive the contribution you make through United Way or the CFC if that charity has properly demonstrated its qualifications (tax-exempt status and proximity to the area). Idlewild Christian Endeavors, Inc. (the non-profit corporation that owns the camp) meets those requirements and has registered so that it can receive contributions earmarked by those participating in the United Way of South Hampton Roads and in the South Hampton Roads CFC. If you give through the United Way, just write in the name "Idlewild Christian Endeavors, Inc." on your pledge card. If you give through the CFC, there is a number you should write in, which is "33487". Of course you may make contributions directly to Idlewild at any time, but some of you may want to kill two birds with one stone by helping Idlewild when you comply with requests from your employers to participate in United Way/CFC.

Don't forget the blood drive at the Masonic Temple today from 3-8.  This is in lieu of a blood drive here at the building.  We hope to have one in October.  Go give today so you can participate in that one, as well.

Congratulations to Aquilah King! She just graduated from Norfolk State. The King family is inviting you to a party in her honor. Please note the venue has changed. The party will be Sat. May 16th at 5 p.m. at the Tidewater Post 327 Association on 705 Lesner Avenue in Norfolk VA. Please RSVP to a member of the King family if you plan to attend.

Please join us with our sister congregations for an afternoon of worship and fellowship on Sunday, April 5th. It starts at 2:30 p.m. at Bayside Church of Christ.

• Congregational singing and prayer led by brothers from the area churches.
• A time of sharing what God is doing in the churches and our ministries.
• Singing performance groups from Bayside
• a time of light refreshments and visiting in fellowship.

For more information visit Bayside Church of Christ.

There will be a Christian Passover meal served on Wednesday, April 8th at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It will begin immediately after Operation Uplift. Hope to see you there.

All couples are invited to attend a special Men's Movie Night. There will be a screening of the movie, Fireproof. It all starts Friday night, March 27th at 7 p.m. Please bring snacks and drinks to share. Babysitting will be provided with donations accepted. All donations will go to the Teens Winterfest Fund.

Come give the gift of life. Join us August 6th from 3-8 p.m. to give blood.

Due to VBS, Operation Uplift will deferred until July 2.