ABCW Mission Mobilization

In Janesville, during the cold months, there is a ministry of temporary shelter for men called – God is Faithful-Temporary Shelter (G.I.F.T.S.) First Baptist Church of Janesville participates in this ministry. To assist them, we are collecting items such as toothbrushes, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors, aspirin, slipper socks, candy bars, gum, men’s thin slippers, combs and brushes, to put into hygiene kits. Please bring your donation and place it in the wicker basket in the back of the church sanctuary. Thank you.

Velte Benevolent Requests

Each year at our December church business meeting, the Velte Committee makes recommendations to the congregation for the use of Velte Benevolent Funds. The recommendations of the Velte Committee are based on the proposals written by our church members. So if there is a non-profit organization that you would like to recommend to receive funds, submit your proposal to Barb Moravec. Some of the previous recipients of Velte Benevolent Funds include Leaven, Muscular Dystrophy, Boy Scout Troup 300, Habitat for Humanity, and other organizations in the Fox Cities. For more information see Velte Committee members (Barb Moravec, Pat Lewis, Fritz Bowers, Kathy Hoehne), or Pastor Jim.

Church Finances as of the end of August

General Funds Needed for August: $6,793
General Fund Monies Received in August: $6,914
General Fund over or (short) for August: $121

Mission Funds Needed for August: $922
Mission Funds Received for August: $976
Mission Funds over or (short) for August: $54
(There was also $1,230 monies received for special mission projects, namely Convoy of Hope and Mercy Ships (VBS).)

Through August we are in the red (more money spent than received) by ($238.)

Quote from C. S. Lewis

"Christianity, if false is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important."

We Care

Did you know that Pick-n-Save, and now Copps food stores, has a way that your shopping can benefit our church? It’s called We Care. When you use your Roundy’s Rewards card at either Pick-n-Save or Copps, and designate Whiting Memorial Baptist Church as your charity, 1% of what you spend will benefit our church! To be sure, that 1% adds up, and over the years our church has benefited. Your Roundy’s Rewards card also benefits you with many discounts! So if you shop at either Pick-n-Save or Copps, sign up and designate our church today. Thanks!

October Birthdays

6 Sue Schroder
7 Victoria (Tori) Luebker
8 Ken Burrows
10 David Hill
16 Dan Franz
17 Steven Searles
18 Fritz Bowers
20 Ritchie Rose
21 Roxanne Schwandt
22 Carl Stilp
25 Alice Dorton
30 Charlie Pfister
31 Julie Delikowski
31 Michelle Franz

October Wedding Anniversaries

2 Kathleen & Greg Harrington
3 Esther & August Bratz
3 Diana & LeRoy De Broux
5 Michelle & Dan Franz
7 Cathy & George Strohmeyer
9 Roxanne & Tom Schwandt
9 Tina & Nick Voigt
11 Alicia & Tom Romnek
18 Hsar Say Paw & Moo Khu Htoo
20 Kim & Richard Rose
22 Roxane & Mike Kesselhon
29 Ellen & Art Schwandner
29 Veronica & Perry Smith