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	October 2021
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					1	2 Fall Work Day Fall Work Day October 2, 2021 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Know anyone willing to get their hands dirty in exchange for coffee, donuts, and fellowship? Send them to our Fall Work Day as prepare the church campus for the long Indiana winter. •
3 Reconciliation Special Offering Reconciliation Special Offering October 3, 2021 We are collecting a special offering for our denominational Reconciliation Ministry. This ministry is dedicated to pro-reconciliation/anti-racism efforts. To give online, please visit: https://reconciliationministry.org/give/ Worship Service - Children and Adults Worship Service - Children and Adults October 3, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship service! For the safety of all attendees, we ask that everyone observe the latest CDC coronavirus guidelines. Everyone who would prefer to watch at home is welcome to join us live via YouTube. All of our worship services can be found on the "Worship" playlist at bit.ly/fcconyourtv • •	4 Mary Circle Mary Circle October 4, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 4, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Hannah Circle Hannah Circle October 4, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Boys Scouts - Troop 907 Boys Scouts - Troop 907 October 4, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm First Christian Church, 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts of America • • • •	5 Staff Meeting Staff Meeting October 5, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA •	6 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 6, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Red Cross Blood Drive Red Cross Blood Drive October 6, 2021 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA We are delighted to welcome back the American Red Cross for another blood drive! Life-saving blood donations will be collected throughout the afternoon. For more information, or to volunteer to help with this event, contact the church office. Elders' Meeting Elders' Meeting October 6, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA • • • •	7	8	9
10 Worship Service - Children and Adults Worship Service - Children and Adults October 10, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship service! For the safety of all attendees, we ask that everyone observe the latest CDC coronavirus guidelines. Everyone who would prefer to watch at home is welcome to join us live via YouTube. All of our worship services can be found on the "Worship" playlist at bit.ly/fcconyourtv •	11 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 11, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Boys Scouts - Troop 907 Boys Scouts - Troop 907 October 11, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm First Christian Church, 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts of America • •	12 Staff Meeting Staff Meeting October 12, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA •	13 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 13, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA • •	14	15	16
17 Worship Service - Children and Adults Worship Service - Children and Adults October 17, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship service! For the safety of all attendees, we ask that everyone observe the latest CDC coronavirus guidelines. Everyone who would prefer to watch at home is welcome to join us live via YouTube. All of our worship services can be found on the "Worship" playlist at bit.ly/fcconyourtv Council Meeting Council Meeting October 17, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE Our council will meet and discuss budgetary matters and the slate of church officer nominations to send to the congregation for confirmation. • •	18 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 18, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Boys Scouts - Troop 907 Boys Scouts - Troop 907 October 18, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm First Christian Church, 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts of America • •	19 Staff Meeting Staff Meeting October 19, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA •	20 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 20, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA • •	21	22 Bell Tower Articles Are Due Bell Tower Articles Are Due October 22, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm •	23 Boy Scout Pork Chop Dinner Boy Scout Pork Chop Dinner October 23, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA First Christian is excited to host our very own Troop 907's pork chop dinner. This event will be drive-thru only to maintain social distancing. The cost is $10 per meal. •
24 Worship Service - Children and Adults Worship Service - Children and Adults October 24, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship service! For the safety of all attendees, we ask that everyone observe the latest CDC coronavirus guidelines. Everyone who would prefer to watch at home is welcome to join us live via YouTube. All of our worship services can be found on the "Worship" playlist at bit.ly/fcconyourtv Congregational Meeting Congregational Meeting October 24, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE Immediately following service, our congregation will hold its annual meeting to confirm the budget and slate of officers that the council has approved. All members of our church are invited to attend. • •	25 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 25, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Boys Scouts - Troop 907 Boys Scouts - Troop 907 October 25, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm First Christian Church, 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts of America • •	26 Staff Meeting Staff Meeting October 26, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA FCC Bookies FCC Bookies October 26, 2021 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Our Bookies book club will meet and discuss Enduring Shame by Elke Bowman. • •	27 Christian Food Pantry Open Christian Food Pantry Open October 27, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA Located in the Asbury Center of the United Methodist Church. Bell Tower is Published Today Bell Tower is Published Today October 27, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The paper version of our monthly newsletter is delivered to the post office for distribution. Please contact the church office if you do not receive your copy within 10 days from this date. Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA • • •	28	29	30
31 Worship Service - Children and Adults Worship Service - Children and Adults October 31, 2021 9:30 am - 10:30 am First Christian Church (DOC), 1507 E Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship service! For the safety of all attendees, we ask that everyone observe the latest CDC coronavirus guidelines. Everyone who would prefer to watch at home is welcome to join us live via YouTube. All of our worship services can be found on the "Worship" playlist at bit.ly/fcconyourtv Sunday School for All Ages Sunday School for All Ages October 31, 2021 10:45 am - 11:30 am All ages are welcome to attend one of our Christian education classes after worship. Sign up at fccvalpo.org/register to receive free class materials to enhance your learning experience. • •

Note: this schedule is accurate as of the Wednesday following the publication of the latest Bell Tower newsletter and subject to change.