September Collection - Sunday School Fund

Sunday, 9/22

●    Lunch provided by Harold & Judy Sauder

Monday, 9/23

●    Funeral for Bro. Gordon Presley - 10 am with visitation from 9-9:45 prior to the service.

Young Group:

●    Tuesday, 9/24 - Sing at Valley Court at 7pm.

●    Friday, 9/27

○    SALT & LIGHT at Frank & Kathy Sauder’s at 7:00 pm

●    Saturday and Sunday, 9/28-29

○    Goodfield Invite

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.

National Church

●    Apostolic Christian LifePoints is excited to be offering volunteer opportunities for September through December. Go to their volunteer website - https://www.aclifepoints.org/Vol.asp - to find links to volunteer for the various activities.

●    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

○    Mindfulness & Meditation - Breaking Bread

○    General Conference - Past Events

○    Proclaim and Serve - Past Events.

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

●    Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 24th at the Roanoke Park Building from 12:30 to 5:30. You can sign up to donate by going to www.redcrossblood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS of by calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491

●    Loving Shepherd Ministries will be hosting a catered meal and charity auction for the vulnerable children of Haiti, Ethiopia, and the United States on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Five Points Washington. The meal and Silent Auction start at 5:00PM with the Live Auction starting at 6:30PM. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Brittany Schwind at 309-678-8205 or brittany.schwind@gmail.com. The auction is a wonderful evening of fellowship and enjoyment while raising much needed funds to help the world’s most vulnerable children. There will be free childcare provided, so couples with young children are encouraged to attend. Visit https://loving-shepherd.org/auction24 to learn more.

●    40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated campaign to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. For additional information contact Brian and Rebekah Schwind or visit: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/ Bloomington will start a local campaign on 9/22 https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/bloomingtonil

●    Bringing Hope - Thursday, October 10th 6:30-7:30 at The Hub (next to the Apostolic Christian Church in Normal. If you have a heart for abused/oppressed women in Bloomington-Normal, please join us.

●    Trail Life / American Heritage Girls Fundraiser Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - Saturday 11/16, 7:00-10:00 am at the Roanoke Park Building.