Sunday Announcements 10/26/25

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Below are the announcements given on 10/26/2025.  Please refer to your directory for contact information.

October pet Food Drive
Recipient of the pet food drive are the Salvation Army in Renton and Kent Animal
Shelter.
Donated pet food drive can be place in the donation box by the front door or the
pet food box inside narthex.

The Worship Committee received feedback that generated thoughtful consideration
at two or our recent meetings. We hope to offer the prelude music as a more
meaningful element of the worship experience by connecting it to the Call to
Worship.
So, effective now, the start of our worship services will be: Immediately after the
countdown time (i.e. 10:00), the Lay Reader will welcome worshippers, offer any
verbal announcements, then invite the congregation to Pass the Peace of Christ.
Then we’ll move into the Prelude with the light of Christ and the pastor entering
the sanctuary. Following the Prelude, we’ll then share in the Call to Worship.
Another change we’re making is to present any Mission Moment after the offering.
The offering is our time to respond to God with our gifts, gifts of money and our
time and prayers. This puts the Mission Moment in the context of offering ourselves
as our response to God’s gifts to us.
We welcome any feedback. Please contact our worship leaders with any feedback
for our worship experiences at FCUMC!

Mid-year Financial Giving statements were emailed on October 18th.
If you did not receive it or want a hard copy, contact Jennifer F. a t
stewardship@fairwoodumc.org

Calendar Collections for Salvation Army
We are collecting extra 2026 calendars you might have received.
Donated calendars will be given to Salvation Army families in need.
Calendar Box is at the narthex for your donations.

“Will & Harper” Screening (Content rating – R)
Saturday, Nov 1st at 2:00pm in the FCUMC sanctuary.
There will a brief discussion after.
Snacks will be served.

This year’s Trunk or Treat (and games) for the children will be held on SUNDAY,
October 26th. The event is 5:30 – 7:00, with setup starting ta 4:30pm.
Volunteers are needed for decorating and clean up, helping with the games, and
cars for the trunk of treat time. Donations of candy (peanut-free) can be left in the
“green monster” in the narthex entryway.
Contact? Samuel or Emily H

Youth group schedule for the rest of the year. Put the dates on your calendars!
Contact: Kristin T, Jenny B, or Sam H

Sunday 10/26: Trunk or Treat! 
Sunday 10/26: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 11/9: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 11/16: Bowling Off Site Trip! Meet at church at noon
Sunday 11/23: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 12/7: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 12/14: Youth Group Christmas Party! 4:00 – 6:00 at church