October Collection -  Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund

Sunday, 10/13

• 2nd Service - Matt Kaufmann (Bloomington)
• Lunch provided by Jim & Lorna Ott

Wednesday, 10/16

• WOW will meet at 7:00 at Beer’s.
• Scripture Memory will meet in the dining room at 7:15.

Young Group:

• Tuesday, 10/15 - Sing outside the duplexes at Valley Court in Eureka at 7pm.
• Saturday, 10/19
• Supper, Scavenger Hunt and Singing at Luke and Allison Fischer’s at 6pm (Gridley, Eureka, Goodfield and Congerville invited)

Sunday, 10/20

• 1st Service - Robert Hermann (Princeville)
• 2nd Service - What does the Bible say about Alcohol?

The annual worship night for HOPE and ACTIVE has been changed to Wednesday evening, Oct. 30th at Nate and Jamie Hodel's shed from 6:45-8:30. Supper will be served. Students are encouraged to bring a friend or classmate to join in the evening. 

Scripture Memory Class is beginning their Scripture Partner Program for this school year. We are looking for individuals in church who would be willing to be partnered with a Scripture Memory student. Students will be matched with a willing individual from the congregation with a goal of connecting periodically on Sundays, along with sending some notes of encouragement. Most importantly, you would commit to lifting your student up in prayer throughout this school year. This is not a partnership that would meet outside of church. We pray this program can encourage our students, giving them a special connection with someone in church they otherwise wouldn't have crossed paths with. Please sign up by Sunday October 6th if you are willing to be a part of this program. Please contact Jamie Hodel if you would like additional information. 

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4EA8AE29ABFD0-51750875-scripture

Hank Wettstein Benefit - As many of you know, Hank Wettstein was in a 4-wheeling accident on August 25th. He is currently in Chicago at Shirley Ryan for extensive therapy. There will be a fundraiser for Hank Wettstein on Sunday, November 10th from 3-8 pm in Goodfield. It will be an open house with smoked pork dinner available for dine-in and carry out options. There will also be a silent auction and raffle baskets.  Below is a link to sign-up to help with some needs for the evening, and there is a sign-up sheet if you are willing to donate an item for the auction. Thank you for your loving support of the Wettstein's. We hope to see you on November 10th.

Link to help at benefit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448AEAE2FA6F85-51878738-hank

Link to donate auction items:  Hank Wettstein Benefit Silent Auction & Raffle Items 

Looking Ahead:

• 10/31 - Harvest Party - The young group is planning the Harvest Party for 3 year olds - 8th grade. This will be from 6:30-8pm at the Fellowship Hall. This time is moved earlier than previous years in hopes that more kids will be able to attend.
• Change of Date for Thanksgiving Singing - Wednesday, November 13th as the November family night. More information to come.

National Church

• Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auctions – Item donations are needed for the virtual online and the In-Person auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website https://www.harvestcall.org/benefit-auction
• The Online Auction will be Thursday October 31 through Saturday November 2. 
• In Person Auction will be Friday, November 8 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00
• Apologetics Conference - will be held on 11/9 in Smithville. This year's theme is "I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith".  Apologetics Conference 2024 Website. 
• AC Central
• Preventing Leadership Burnout - Around the Table
• Four Negative Behaviors that Spell Trouble for Marriages  - Breaking Bread
• General Conference - Past Events
• Proclaim and Serve - Past Events.

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Perspectives is a 15 week class on God's heart for the nations. The class will be held Monday nights, 6:15-9pm beginning January 20th in Washington. The first class is free.  Washington, IL S25 - Perspectives USA
• The Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka has an opening for a Director of Finance.  This management position is responsible for the accounting functions of the Home.  Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, previous accounting experience and a mission-focused heart. This a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of our Christian leadership team as we work together to care for the elderly. After prayerful consideration, interested individuals should submit their resume to Kim Joos, Administrator at kjoos@each.org. 
• Trail Life Fundraiser Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - Saturday 11/16, 7:00-10:00 am at the Roanoke Park Building.