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In the spring of 1879, a circuit-riding Methodist preacher named Josiah Alwood was traveling through the countryside of Illinois.  He was traveling between revival meetings.  As he rode along the rolling terrain, he found himself caught in the fury of a sudden thunderstorm.  There were dark clouds looming, winds howling, and rain slicing through the sky.  But just as quickly as it rolled in, the storm passed.  The skies broke open into a breathtaking blue.
 
What stirred in his heart was the longing for a day when the storms of life would be gone for good.  So…he sat down and wrote the hymn, “The Unclouded Day.”

BRIDAL SHOWER
Today • 1:30 PM · Fellowship Hall
All ladies are invited to honor Andee Robertson, bride elect of Will Ray.  Will is the son of David & Tammie Ray.  Andee and Will are registered at theknot.com.

FAMILY WORSHIP
Sunday, October 25 • 10:15 AM
Children, grades 1-6, will meet in the Sanctuary for the 10:15 worship service next Sunday.
 
BABY SHOWER
Sunday, October 25 • 2:00 PM • Fellowship Hall
All ladies are invited to honor Mary Wayne Boruff & soon expected baby boy, Brooks Sawyer.  She is registered at Babylist.com.   Mary is the daughter of Bro. Trey & Buffy Wayne and the granddaughter of Barbara Wayne.

FALL FESTIVAL – TRUNK OR TREAT
Wednesday, October 28 • 5:00-7:00 PM 
Volunteers are needed for multiple stations and to decorate your car trunk.  Sign up at the Front Welcome Center.

OAKLAND GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 31 • 8:00 AM • Hillandale
Sign up at the Front Welcome Center.  Cost is $30 each.  Contact Jerry Malone (662.415.6786) for more information.

HOME OF EL ROI 5K RACE VOLUNTEER WORKERS NEEDED
Saturday, November 7
Chick Fil-A is sponsoring a half-marathon & a 5K Race and all the proceeds will go to the Home Of El Roi Ministry. Additional volunteers are still needed in several areas that morning.  More information and sign-up sheets are at the Front Welcome Center.

SAVE THE DATE – CHEST OF JOASH
Sunday, November 15 • 10:15 AM
 
2026 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DRIVE
Sunday, November 15
The Christmas Shoebox goal for 2026 is 1,000 boxes.  To help us reach our goal, please consider packing one box for each person in your household.  Other ways to help include giving $30 to fill a box, giving $10 to cover shipping for one box, or helping to load and deliver shoeboxes to Farmington Baptist Church on November 19.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL OUTREACH
February 19-21, 2027 • Oakland
Volunteers are needed!  Information is at the Front Welcome Center with a QR code and how to apply.

OAKLAND FOOD PANTRY
Non-perishable foods are needed such as: canned meat, peanut butter, cereal, oatmeal, soups, crackers, mac & cheese, instant potatoes, canned fruit, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, etc.  Please bring the items to the Church Office or place them in the cart in the Back Lobby.

EMBRACE GRACE CLOTHES CLOSET
Clothing for infant girls in sizes newborn to 5T is needed for the Embrace Grace Clothes Closet.  Please leave your donations at the Back Welcome Center or the Church Office.

LAST WEEK
Bible Study • 520
Worship • 975
Wednesday Night • 465

MARK AUSTIN • 662.415.8778
 
REID BOSTICK • 662.415.5615
 
CHRIS CRIGGER • 662.665.5367