ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) | 10/7
The ESL Ministry Team is excited to resume English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on Thursday, October 7th at 7 pm in the Family Life Center. The students who attend are eager to learn English! Volunteers in this ministry do not need to speak a foreign language or be professional teachers. If you speak English and love Jesus, we can teach you the rest! If you’d like to volunteer to help or just want to find out more about this ministry, please contact Mary Dolvin, phone 828-389-9451.

MEN'S MINISTRY OUTING | 10/10
Join us as we go Axe Throwing! Men of all ages, come out with the McConnell Men's Ministry on Sunday, October 10th, at 12:30 p.m., after the morning worship service, to Admiral Axe in Clayton, GA. Cost is $15 per person for an hour of Axe Throwing. We will eat lunch in Clayton and then throw axes. Call Steve Awtrey at 706-896-2281 for details.

FIRST STEPS/NEW MEMBERS CLASS - 10/10
If you are new to the church, or want information on joining the church, please join Pastor Steve & Pastor Danny as they share information about McConnell’s vision. The class will be held on October 10th, at 11:45 a.m., in The Lodge immediately following the morning worship service. A light lunch will be served. This class is a prerequisite for joining the church. Please call the church office to register at 706-896-2281 or click here to register online.

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD - SCHEDULING CHANGE | 10/13
Beginning 10/13, the Wednesday in the Word bible study and prayer group will meet in the Worship Center at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to this interactive bible study with Pastor Steve Taylor. The choir will be joining and will meet for their practice at 6:45. Prayer groups meet at 6:45 in the TEL and Esther classrooms.

CANDY COLLECTION BEGINS
We are now accepting donations of individually wrapped candy. Look for the bins located in the FLC, Drive-thru Portico Lobby and the Office Lobby. This is for the Candy at the Fairgrounds community outreach on 10/31.

GOLF CART DRIVERS NEEDED | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Do you love people? The golf cart ministry needs volunteers: male or female, couples, or college students! This is a great way to get to know our church family. Drivers typically serve once every 2 months. Contact Dave Rabon if interested at (706) 435-2826  or email at [email protected].

***AWANA NEWS FLASH***
PTL Your AWANA Club set an all-time attendance record at MMBC with 70 clubbers!! And counting the 27 incredible leaders, the FLC was “ALIVE”!!!!! But, with this many clubbers, we still have a need for additional leaders. If you are not currently serving in another position but understand the importance of reaching boys and girls for Christ, please consider giving AWANA a look! See or call Tom Wade for additional information 478-285-0031.