Campus News 10-23-09

October 23, 2009

Project Pumpkin Saturday, October 31 at 6:00 p.m., children and parents will be in the garden at FWBBC. Tell your pastor, coworkers, family, neighbors, and others about the event. Societies, get games and candy ready. If anyone is interested in donating candy, give it to your society or bring it to Student Services.

Week-at-a-Glance Friday, October 23 7:00 p.m. Dessert Theater, Thigpen Building 10:00 p.m. Concert of Prayer, Memorial Auditorium Saturday, October 24 7:00 p.m. Dessert Theater, Thigpen Building Monday, October 26 10:05 a.m. Chapel: Society and Commuter Student Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Society presidents meet with Nathan Willhite in Thigpen Theater. Wednesday, October 28 9:00 p.m. Student Council Meeting, Thigpen Building Thursday, October 29 10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Chicken Biscuit Sales 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Ministry Wives’ Series, President Pinson’s Home TBA – Lady Flames Volleyball Regional Tournament (Knoxville, TN)

Flu Cautions 1. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. 2. Do not drink or eat after anyone. 3. Rest and eat healthy. 4. Exercise. 5. Get a flu shot. 6. Wash and sanitize your hands often. 7. If you get a fever, don’t go to class, work, or meals. 8. Tell someone that you are sick. We are half-way through the semester. Just seven more weeks until Christmas Break. Stay well by following the above instructions.

Concert of Prayer GMF and the Freshman Class will sponsor a Concert of Prayer on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium.

Praise God for… • Safety for FWBBC personnel who attended Theological Symposium in Oklahoma. • Safety of students, faculty, and staff during Fall Break. • Successful GMF Retreat.

Mark Your Calendar

Midnight Madness Coming to FWBBC

November 2-6 Early Registration for Spring 2010 November 11-13 Student Body Revival

Friday, October 30 at 7:55 p.m., the Picirilli Activity Center will host an exciting time for the FWBBC community. Evening includes society games, other activities, and concludes with the White/Gold Game at 11:15 p.m.

Dessert Comedy Theater The Evangel Players present a delightful evening of comedy and dessert. Take a break from studies to enjoy the comedic writings of Mark Twain, David Ives, Anton Chekhov, and many more. The fun and laughter take place in Thigpen Theater on October 23-24 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $2. Space limited. Purchase tickets by Friday before or after chapel.

Clothing Drive Alpha Chi Society is sponsoring a campus-wide clothing drive (October 19-November 19) to collect coats, long-johns, gloves, or winter hats for the Nashville Rescue Mission. The Mission requests that items be Large or Extra-Large.

Time to Pray for…. • Keegan Murfin and his family. • Loyce McVay. Recovering from surgery; pathology report indicates she does not have cancer. • Wendell Walley, president of California Christian College, recovering from serious fall. • Donna Forrest (wife of Terry Forrest and mother of Lauren Forrest, junior at FWBBC) as she faces surgery next Tuesday. • The Yvonne Hampton family. • Jordan Hogg, 14-year-old grandson of the pastor of Trinity FWB Church in Michigan; seriously injured in hayride accident during church youth group event. • Kayla Lynch as she recovers from surgery. • Alice Caudill as she recovers from knee surgery. • Safety of the Lady Flames Volleyball Team. • Concert of Prayer. • Revival.

Polston Events • Musical Movie Nite: November 6 at 9:00 p.m. • Polston Stretch Time (PST), Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m.

Dues Due Students who have not paid class or society dues will be contacted by organizational treasurers and by Dr. Forlines. Dues are $10 for each organization and must be paid before final exams can be taken. Here are the treasurers for each campus organization that collects dues: Societies Alpha Chi Omega: David Gibson Bronte: Miranda Higgins Bryan: Justin Finley Bunyan: David Snow LMA: Beth Brown Pi Gamma Chi: Kevin Emberg Rossetti: Juli Munsey Sonnet: Rebekah Ayers Commuter Student Fellowship: Jimmie Riley Classes Freshman: Brittany Hobbs Sophomore: Daniel Armstrong Junior: Shawn Richards (appointed representative) Senior: Miranda Higgins By paying dues, you support your society and class, provide funds for organizations to function, and ensure that you can take final exams in December.

Graduating Student Exit Exams

Monday Meetings, October 26

All students (Associates and Bachelors) who anticipate completing studies at FWBBC during the 2009-2010 academic year are required to take Senior Exit Exams. See Wayne Spruill to sign up for one of three dates: December 1, 2009; February 15, 2010; March 2, 2010. This is an all-day event. Contact Mr. Spruill at 844-5078 for more information.

Alpha Chi – J209 Bronte – J107 Bryan - Thigpen Theater Bunyan - M12 LMA – J309 Commuter Student Fellowship – Dining Hall-B Pi Gamma – J101 Rossetti – J201 Sonnet – J106

Debate Team The History Department is looking for volunteers for a Debate Team. Contact David Pool at [email protected].

Karrie Hall Murfin Karrie Hall Murfin, mother of FWBBC freshman Keegan Murfin, died Sunday, October 18 in West Virginia while visiting her parents. She was an alumnus of FWBBC. She leaves behind her husband Tim (1985 FWBBC graduate who teaches at Pleasant View Christian School) and three sons. The funeral is Friday, October 23. Pray for this family as they work through these difficult days.