Help for the Food Pantry - Souper Sunday!

News Flash!

Souper Sunday

Bring your cans of soup to the Esquire on Wednesday, February 1, or drop off at the main church anytime between now and Super Bowl Sunday! Our goal - 2012 cans of soup for the food pantry. Together we can make it a Souper Sunday!

 

More News & Notes

Clothing Drive 2011

Nearly 3 tons of clothing was donated, sorted, and distributed during November. Thanks to everyone who helped make this day of blessings possible. A big Esquire "Shout-Out" to Valerie Havens for coordinating this event again this year - Great Job!

Takin' It to the Streets

During September, 2011, the Esquire went to the streets to thank the men and women of our community who "Take it to the Streets" everyday meeting our needs. We teamed up with Sonic Drive-In of Bolivar to provide gift cards to the local school bus drivers, mail carriers, trash collections and volunteer firemen. Sonic provided another 100 coupons for a free cherry limeade that were used to invite community members to Wednesday Nights. We saw record attendance during the month as we celebrated and learned Bible lessons from everyday objects on the street. Thanks to everyone who participated in delivering gifts, invited someone to attend, or brought a friend. A special thanks to our friends at the Bolivar Sonic Drive-In!

Bolivar Christmas Parade

Over 300 parade visitors stopped by the Esquire Lobby on Saturday, December 11 to warm up with free coffee and hot chocolate. When they couldn't come to us, we went to them! Volunteers also delivered hot chocolate to participants in the parade which was well received as the temperatures continued to drop throughout the afternoon. Sharing faith, offering hope, showing love - it was a great day to be at the Esquire!

Convoy of Hope in Polk County

It was a gorgeous fall day on Saturday, October 9 as the Polk County Convoy of Hope event dished out free groceries, haircuts, health screenings and family pictures. Over 2,250 adults attended and over 1,200 children visited the kids zone during the day. With over 900 volunteers, it was an exceptional day of sharing faith, offering hope and showing love! Thanks to all the Esquire volunteers who participated and to all the sponsors that made this day possible.

July - El Salvador Medical Mission

Welcome back our El Salvador Mission team! Thanks to everyone who gave, brought meds, and prayed the team through their trip. Pictures from the trip....coming soon!

May - Lovin'Thy Neighbor

The Esquire Lovin' Thy Neighbor volunteers met on Saturday morning, May 1st to provide a helping hand to one neighbor in need. Shovels, rakes and pruning shears along with a little bending, tugging and chopping made way for a smooth path. The group served up a good dose of love and laughter too while God provided moist ground and warm sunshine! What a great way to start your day!

Help for Haiti

If you would like to contribute (online) to the Haiti Relief Offering through SBC Baptist Global Response or the International Mission Board click here. Designated donations will also be accepted at either FBC or WNATE and distributed through BGR/IMB. Please indicate on your check or envelope "Haiti Relief".

Help Wanted!

We are always looking for people who want to serve as a part of the Esquire Ministry. Whether you would like to help on a regular rotation as a greeter or in concessions, or if you would just like to help with special projects, we would love to know. Currently we are looking for individuals with computer, video, sound or lighting experience to train and serve as back-ups for our regular WNATE crew. We are also looking for individuals who would like to work as a part of the back stage crew, or who have an interest in performing arts or speaking on stage (welcome and announcements). If you are interested in serving at the Esquire, please contact Traci at volunteers@WNATE.org. WNATE is a place where everyone fits in and where everyone can serve God; won't you join us?

The Esquire in Color

Enjoy some of the pictures from "The Esquire in Color" show - Mike - our fearless leader; Robbie and Tim or Drew and Sherry - band and drama; Warren and Sherry - sound/engineering and coordination; Traci and Leah - volunteers/concessions and back-stage production.

Bible Study

A wide range of Bible study classes are offered at the main FBC campus. Please check with the hospitality desk outside the main worship center to find a class, topic or age group, that is right for you. Sunday Morning Bible study classes begin at 9:30 a.m.

For more information about Bible study opportunities, contact study@WNATE.org.

 

Newsletter Archives
As of January, 2009 we have discontinued publication of a regular hard copy newsletter. Please check your WNATE program notes for upcoming events and important messages and visit our website frequently!

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2007 Archives - February ; March ; April ; May; June/July; August; September; October ; November ; December