OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEEDS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY-AUGUST:
 Colored Pencils
 Colored Markers (fine tip preferred or broad tip)
 Erasers
 Pencil Sharpeners
 Glue sticks (no bottles of liquid glue, please)
 Scissors (normal size, sharp point)
 Paper clips, binder clips
 Rubber bands
Thank you so much for your kindness!! Due to the tremendous response, we no longer need donations of shirts and sheets. We are so thankful for all the wonderful donations.

We welcome Luis Munoz to our pulpit this morning. Mr. Munoz is the Director of Youth and Young Adults at the Lansing PCA. He is also a student at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Welcome, Luis.

Bible Study: Monday Morning Bible Study will begin again on Sept. 21st. We will continue our study of Genesis, moving on to the life of Isaac.

Pumpkin Fest: The Pumpkin Fest parade will be Sat. Oct. 3rd at 11:00 AM. The theme is 250 Years Strong: United in Freedom. We would like to enter a float again this year and are asking for some help. If you have any Red, White and Blue décor, bunting, flags, stars, etc. that we could use to make our entry look fantastic, please put the items on the table in the LAB. Please also plan to either ride, walk or watch so that our community event is a success. More details coming soon.

Fellowship Committee Happenings:
Sat. Sept 12th – “I Can Only Imagine” – Pizza at 5:00 PM – Movie to follow
Sat. Nov. 7th – “I Can Only Imagine 2”- Pizza at 5:00 PM – Movie to follow
(Both to be held at our church)

Possible outings: Covered Bridge Festival at Bridgeton, IN, Friday, Oct. 9th (if necessary, a Rain Date of Wed., Oct. 14th.) This is an All Day Event –Not yet sure for time of departure.

Olivet Homecoming Concert – “Music from the American Songbook” on Sat., Oct 24th -at Olivet. Concert starts at 7:30. Departure time from church is still to be determined. Cost of ticket is $10.00 per person.

Report from Stand Up for Christ Ministry: A group of 7 worked very hard to help with the cleaning on Sat. Aug. 22nd. (This is a place to assist people who have been released from prison and need a place to stay.)

Food Pantry. We had 29 families and 68 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Aug. 22nd. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: pancake mix, mac & cheese, Knorr Sides, Manwich. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Friday, Sept. 4th.

For Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.

Evangelism Station: Check out the new items in the Evangelism Station in the Narthex. There are options for children and adults. Please take and use any items as you share the Good News! Enjoy.

The 2026 Flower Schedule is now up in the Narthex. If you would like to furnish flowers for a particular Sunday, please sign your name on the list.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Sept. 8th: 7:00 PM Elders Meeting/Deacons Meeting, 7:30 Consistory Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 12th: 5:00 PM – Pizza and Movie Night at Church
Sunday, Sept. 13th: 10:50 AM – Sunday School resumes
Monday, Sept. 21st: 10:00 AM - Bible Study-Genesis 25:19-24
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd: 7:00 PM – King’s Daughters Bible Study
Saturday, Oct. 3rd: 11:00 AM – Pumpkin Fest Parade
Sunday, Oct. 4th: Lord’s Supper
Monday, Oct. 5th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study-Genesis 26; 7:00 PM – Tentative Elders and Consistory Meeting
Thurs. Oct. 8th: Living Alternatives Banquet
Thurs. Oct. 15th: Classis Illiana
Monday, Oct. 19th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study-Genesis 27:1-40
Saturday, Oct. 31st: 10:00 AM - OCC Work Day (No skills required)
Monday, Nov. 2nd: 10:00 AM -Bible Study; 7:00 PM – Tentative Elders and Consistory Meeting
Saturday, Nov. 7th: 5:00 PM – Pizza and Movie Night at Church
Monday, Nov. 16th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 27:41-28:9
Thurs. Nov. 26th: Thanksgiving Day
Monday, Dec. 7th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 28:10-22; 7:00 PM – Tentative Elders and Consistory Meeting
Monday, Dec. 21st: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 29:1-30:24
Friday, Dec. 25th: Christmas Day