Business Meeting... Join us this Sunday, Nov 16 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend to learn about our budget and plans for next year. Members are especially encouraged to attend as you will be voting on our budget.
Thanksgiving Outreach... Our annual community Thanksgiving Basket Distribution and Soup Dinner is coming up! We need volunteers for the following activities:
1. On Fri., Nov. 21 to help with school pick-ups, sorting & shopping.
2. On Sun. Nov. 23 after 2nd service to pack boxes in the sanctuary.
3. On Sun. Nov. 23 from 3:45 - 6:00 to help with the distribution of boxes @ Beacon.
4. On Sun. Nov. 23 from 3:45 - 6:00 Parking lot attendants to help direct cars & people.
We need frozen turkeys! Please bring your turkey the day of distribution, Nov. 23 and drop it in the truck parked in our lot by the circle. If you can't bring it that morning, you may drop it off at the church office at your convenience.
1. On Fri., Nov. 21 to help with school pick-ups, sorting & shopping.
2. On Sun. Nov. 23 after 2nd service to pack boxes in the sanctuary.
3. On Sun. Nov. 23 from 3:45 - 6:00 to help with the distribution of boxes @ Beacon.
4. On Sun. Nov. 23 from 3:45 - 6:00 Parking lot attendants to help direct cars & people.
We need frozen turkeys! Please bring your turkey the day of distribution, Nov. 23 and drop it in the truck parked in our lot by the circle. If you can't bring it that morning, you may drop it off at the church office at your convenience.
GriefShare Surviving the Holidays... Join us for an in-person one time event, "Surviving the Holidays", on Sunday, November 16th from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. We will gather in the Coffee House for support and practical tips for facing holiday challenges after loss. The cost for this event is free. Refreshments and lite fare will be served. For more information Contact Ron Delcorso at (609) 432-8527 or Lori Mancinelli at (609) 457-7549. Register for this event HERE.
Real Magnolia's Celebration of 2025 Vision & Potluck Fellowship... Join us on November 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM as we celebrate the working of the Lord in our lives this year. All are welcome even if you did not do a book in January of 2025. Come and see what to expect for your 2026 Vision! If you're planning to join us, please sign up near the Welcome Center.
DivorceCare/Separation Group Surviving the Holidays & FriendsGiving Dinner... Join us on November 22, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Coffee House as we enjoy a time of food and fellowship and talk about how to manage the holiday season. If you're interested in joining us, pleas sign up at Divorcecare.org.
Leaf Clean Up Day... Join us on November 22 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to clean up leaves around the campus. You do not need to come for the entire day, come whenever you can for however long you can. If you have a leaf blower or rake, bring it along. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cissy McNickle at 813-388-1435.
Blood Drive... The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Beacon on Dec 1 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If you're interested and able to donate, you can sign up HERE. Everyone who donates gets a free pair of PacMan socks!
Women's Christmas Dinner... Mark your calendars to join us on December 1 at the Smithville Inn for our annual Women's Christmas Dinner. Sign ups will begin the first week of November and the cost is $55.00 per person.
Beacon Kids Volunteers... We are looking for some folks who are excited to spend time with the youngest members of our church family! If you are interested in serving with Beacon Kids, please head to beaconefc.org/kidsvolunteer and let us know!
Hope Chest Donation Needs... We are in need of canned sweet potatoes/yams, large turkey tins & stove top stuffing for our upcomingThanksgiving drive. We're also collecting turkeys! We need 200 this year. Thank you!
Young Adults Gatherings... Did you know that Beacon Young Adults gather every 1st and 3rd Friday at 7 PM at the home of Lance and Megan Chambeau? Spread the word. For more info, call or text Lance at (732) 678-3377.