USFW Quaker Women will be meeting on Monday at 10am in the Aldridge Room.

CHOIR PRACTICE will be Wednesday at 6:30pm.

BLUEGRASS SUNDAY—October 27

Bluegrass music will be shared next Sunday, October 27 during morning worship!  We are looking forward to this time of worship in song!

YOUNG FRIENDS—PreK to 12th grade

Young Friends will meet next Sunday, October 27 from 4:30-5:45pm

Drop-off and pick up on FLC (Family Life Center) side.

Questions—feel free to reach out to Heather Thompson

PASTOR APPRECIATION

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!  This Sunday and next Sunday, there will be baskets in the foyer and at the front of the worship room if you wish

to share a card of appreciation.

NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE

We will be serving the Neighborhood Cafe meal here at Archdale Friends on Thursday, October 31.  Please let Elaine or Gayle know if you would like to serve.

FEMAP (Friends Emergency Material Assistance Program)

Check out the list of items needed on the basket near the office and help if you can.  Ruth Hughes

KIDS' MINISTRY

The kids ministry sign up sheet is posted outside Rodney's office.

We have openings for Sunday School and Children’s church volunteers.

You can volunteer for Sunday School or Children’s Church OR both! THANKS!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection has begun and runs thru November 17. Brochures are on the information table.  Shipping and handling is $10 per box.

Remember, DO NOT PUT CANDY OR TOOTHPASTE in the boxes You can make your own complete box or donate ‘needed items’ for the missions committee to use as they assemble boxes.

NEEDED ITEMS: baby dolls, stuffed animals, small cars & trucks, pencil holders, scissors, large erasers, washcloths, Kleenex, hair brushes

NEW SUGGESTED ITEMS: reusable water bottles, tennis balls, bandaids, sewing kits, bright thread, office & notebook paper, plastic cups, eating utensils, chalk, little ponytail holders

REMEMBER THAT THESE ITEMS MUST FIT IN A SHOEBOX!

There is a DVD available if any groups would like to view it. If interested, see Janey Stinnett.

Financial donations are greatly appreciated also.

As always, this mission project is in memory of Jackie Johnson.

SHOEBOX COLLECTION SITE

We are a Drop Off site during the National Collection week—Nov. 18-25.  If you would like to volunteer, call Janey Stinnett at 336-819-0297.

LOADING HELP NEEDED on Monday, November 25 at 10am as the cartons are loaded on a truck.

ANNIVERSARY TUMBLERS and ORNAMENTS for SALE

As a keepsake of our Meeting’s anniversary, we have 24oz. tumblers (cups) and wooden Christmas ornaments with an image of the Meetinghouse on it.

Each item is $10 each and if you would like to purchase one, see Herb Andrews.  Make checks out to AFM.

ARCHDALE FRIENDS MEETING

100 Year Anniversary Notes

David Mercadante led Archdale Friends as senior pastor for five years, from July 2008 to July 2013. Dave led membership classes, Bible studies, and Wednesday night worship, as well as Easter sunrise and Advent services. He ran a marathon to benefit COAT and organized a 5K run, “Quake, Rattle and Roll,” and helped members sponsor a refugee family. Dave and Emily opened their home for Genesis class events and Ministry and Counsel retreats. In addition to counseling betrothed couples, Dave comforted both individuals and the congregation during seasons of grief. He didn’t shy away from tough sermons, but delivered them in his calm and soothing manner. Dave continues to enjoy his beautiful family and currently works for Evangelical Friends Church, Eastern Region.