PASTOR DAVE & CHERIE IN HAITI
Pastor Dave & Cherie are leaving tomorrow for Haiti and will return Sept. 3.  They covet your prayers.
 
OPPORTUNITY FAIR SEPT. 12
It’s not too early to start planning for our annual Opportunity Fair, Sept. 12.  If you lead a ministry at BEFC you are encouraged to reserve a table to promote your ministry.  Please reserve a table by contacting Wendy Jundt before Sept. 1. 
 
ADULT DISCIPLE U AND SERMON SERIES THIS FALL
Pastor Dave has chosen to spend the first 6 weeks of adult Disciple U and a coordinated sermon series on “The Hole in Our Gospel.”  Pastor will endeavor to help us make sense of our ministry priorities.  Soft cover books will soon be available for only $5 each.  This book has been a catalyst for God inspired change of your pastor and many others at BEFC.
 
BENEFIT FOR THE BRUSKAS
There will be a benefit held for the Bruska family on Thursday, August 26th at the Becker City Park from 4-8 pm.  Carnival games, face painting, crazy hair, dunk tank, silent auction, food and a concert by Dennis Warner (author of Beads on One String).  Tickets are $20 a family or $10 a person.  We are in need of silent auction items as well as many volunteers.  Anyone interested or wanting to buy tickets please contact Jill Cook, Mary Larson or Cindy Marholz.
 
SMALL GROUP LEADERS MEETING
Small groups will be starting up this fall and we need leaders. If you are interested, there will be a brief meeting after church today. If you would like more information about becoming a small group leader, please contact Barry and Gretchyn Quernemoen.
 
PRAYER WALK
Annual prayer walk for the school year will be held on Sundy, August 29 - 6 pm at the Becker High School flagpole.  Contact Lynel Johnson with any questions.
 
HAITI TEAM 3 REUNION
We're getting together today at 4 pm out at the church office to reminisce and watch the compilation video that  Jacey Christensen has put together.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Mike & Denise Gloudemans who were married yesterday!
 
CLUB 45  KIDS
If you have been turning in your Bible Trivia answers, please meet in room 109 immediately after church today to draw for prizes.
 
ITEMS WANTED
We are looking for items for our 4-pre K class toy bin.  Items wanted:  new or gently used Polly Pockets and accessories, pet shops, and small legos.  Please contact Julie Toedter if you would like to donate any of these items.