Fall Kickoff Fun!

Fall kickoff complete with retro theme:

and sweet treats!

Tables were set up highlighting the upcoming ministry opportunities
as well as representatives from Arbor House & IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network):
If you have not yet received a 2011-2012 bookmark highlighting this year's calendar, please do so next time you are in the lobby at The Family Church!

Currently, Apples of Gold is underway:And the Priscilla Shirer fall Bible Study He Speaks to Me has also begun!Stay tuned for the spring's 13 week bible study on Revelation (Beth Moore's Here & Now, There & Then) starting January 10th, 2012.
Sign up for the Fall Mini Retreat is ongoing in the lobby and space is filling up fast! If you have signed up and not yet paid, please do so by dropping it off in the church office to Sherry or one of the Women's Council reps at the table:
MOCHA Moms' Group continues to meet weekly on Thursday mornings in the fellowship hall from 10am-noon:
The second annual Christmas Brunch featuring Joani Tabor will be Saturday, December 3rd. We will need lots of volunteers, table sponsors & table hostesses. You will not want to miss this wonderful event.

Upcoming events include more Popcorn & Movie Nights in the sanctuary on October 21st, April 20th & July 20th.

Our Heart to Heart evening of fellowship and outreach will be February 9th. Details to follow.

This year's Spring Women's Retreat will be St. Patrick's Day weekend at Steinhatchee Landing. This is last year's poster display:
Be also on the lookout for the Single Gals Bling Fling on April 14th to serve our single women, single moms and women who are part of a deployed military family.

Our Cinco de Mayo themed DoArt venture was a hit so we will be doing that again on May 2nd:Mark your calendars for May 12th for the Mother/Daughter tea.

And, of course, more summer book clubs to be announced for July & August 2012:
The kickoff featured fabulous food, a funky retro decor & fellowship.
Vivian welcomed us and gave a brief talk:
Bobbie & Vivian:A few of the Thursday morning MOCHA moms:
Thanks Danielle for leading the line dancing fun:

Line dancing fun-watching:
Hopefully everyone learned a little bit about the upcoming year of events. If you were unable to make it, please grab a book mark so you can see what is on the calendar for the year!