WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Week of October 18, 2026

Connect Card

• Are you new to FBC Lorena? Thanks for being our guest! Please get a Connect Card, tell us a bit about yourself, and drop the card in the offering plate. We are glad you're here! You may also submit prayer requests on these cards.

Wednesday Gatherings are back!

• After the Lorena ISD Fall Break, our Wednesday Gatherings are back this week, October 21! Join us for AWANA (kids), The Gathering (students), or EQUIP & Collide (adults) at 6 pm. With this, the Collide adult group will begin a new study in the book of 1 John this week!

Church Workday

• Help us this Saturday, October 24, as we work on outdoor & indoor projects at our church campus! We will meet from 8 am-12 pm, starting at the Fellowship Hall. If you are able, please bring grinders, ladders, power washers, pole saws, tree saws, and your energy! For questions and to RSVP, contact Darryl at 979-481-9610.

Men's BBQ

• A new group from our Men's Ministry, First Followers, will host its first event this Saturday, October 24, starting at 6 pm outside by the Fellowship Hall. All men of all ages are welcome to a night of testimonies, good food, and sharing future events. Sign up on the sheet in the Welcome Area or contact Joshua Browder (browder.joshua@yahoo.com) or Tom Ledbetter (tledbetter1951@gmail.com).

All Together Sunday, Elevate Update & Called Business Meeting

• On October 25, we will have an All Together Sunday with 9 am Grow Groups, 10:30 am Worship Gathering (combined), and a Called Business Meeting at 11:45am. Please be with us as we vote on adding one deacon & on our motion from the Elevate Team.
• Last week, we shared a significant Elevate update (for our new building project). Please pick up your copy, or email office@fbclorena.org for a digital copy, read it, and pray as we prepare to vote at our business meeting on October 25!

Fall Fest

• All are invited to Fall Fest next Sunday, October 25, 4- 6 pm, at FBC Lorena. We will have games, candy, bounce houses, a cakewalk, hot dogs, and more. All is FREE. Please invite friends and share our social media posts! If you are able, please donate individually wrapped candy, small toys, or prizes in the donation bins in the Welcome Area. Volunteers and cakes for the cakewalk are still needed; contact rachel@fbclorena.org to serve.

5th Quarters

• We are coming down to our final 5th Quarter (after Lorena home football games) on October 30. Contact logan@fbclorena.org to help us serve for this big event!

Membership Class

• Would you like to learn more about FBC Lorena? Are you considering joining our church family? Please RSVP to office@fbclorena.org to participate in our next Membership Class on November 8 at 10 am in Room 206. We are excited to meet together!

Donnie Page on Sabbatical

• Our Associate Pastor, Donnie, is on sabbatical from October 13-November 13. Please pick up a sabbatical guide in the Welcome Area and pray for him and Sheryl as they take time for rest, renewal, and prayer during this extended time.