1. Make sure to register for the Wednesdays at Madison meal by calling the church office (601.856.6058) or going on our website (https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/eda8d31f-0872-4616-b233-08d547976836) by this Tuesday at noon. 

2. Do you feel called to lay ministry? Do you wish you were better at studying the Bible on your own? Dr. Drew Holland will lead an Inductive Bible Study seminar at our church on October 18-19. Click on link below to register: https://form.jotform.com/242596634334159.

3. Commitment Sunday is set for October 20. If you cannot attend this Sunday, please fill out your Commitment Card by filling out the online form at https://www.madisonmc.org/2025, by mailing it to or dropping it off at the church office, or by placing it in an offering plate at a upcoming service. We have extra Commitment Cards at the sanctuary entrances. You can also let us know how you will serve next year at www.madisonmc.org/go.

4. Dr. Andy Miller and Rev. Dr. Jim Genesse will lead a session in the Christian Life Center this Sunday, October 20, during the Sunday School hour to discuss the decisions made at the recent GMC General Conference. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about our new denomination.

5. Join us for an Interest Meeting on Sunday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the church office to learn more about the Moody Honduras mission trip in the summer of 2025. For more information, contact Lisa Anglin at langlin@holmescc.edu.

6. Our first-ever Encounter Worship Service will be this Sunday, October 20, at 6:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. This will be a time of praise & worship, testimonies, and prayer. A nursery is available for children, ages four and under.

7. Outreach updates
a. Thanks to everyone who helped with our recent Center for Pregnancy Choices diaper drive. Over the month of September, our church donated 1,186 diapers, 125 packs of wipes, and 22 bottles of shampoo and lotion.

b. Our church is invited to join with others to serve at Shower Power this Friday, October 18. Shower Power clients arrive about 9:00 in the morning for showers and we will be serving them lunch at 11:00 a.m. Come to 836 Commerce Street, Jackson to join us.

c. Save the date: Delta Grace Mission Trip - Saturday, November 9th - 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.