CHURCH NEWS:

Election Time: A letter has been sent to our members along with a ballot to nominate Elders and Deacons for the coming year. Please return your ballot by today, Oct. 5th. The ballot box will be in the secretary’s office. Thank You

OCC Update:
Saturday, Oct. 18th - 10:00 AM -Final Work Day – to put together school kits and hygiene kits for the OCC Boxes
Saturday, Nov. 15th – Pack the Box Party at 6:30 PM

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.

Old Hymnals: The old hymnals are now located on the bottom book shelf in the Lab. Please feel free to take as many copies as you wish. Thank You

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!

Van Update: Getting ready to buy a new van. This project has been a success and we thank all for your donations.

Reminder: The new copies of Today’s Christian Living Magazine are in the book cart in the Narthex.

Upcoming Dates:
Congregational Meeting: Nov. 16th – Voting on nominees

MESSIAH: Calling all singers! Illiana Oratorio Society will be starting rehearsals for its annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 7. Prayerfully consider joining us as we bring glory to God through song. New singers, high school aged and above, are welcome-no audition required. Music is available to purchase at rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held each Monday evening starting on Oct. 6th from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm. Singers MUST attend the first or second rehearsal and miss no more than two rehearsals. Please join us at First Church (OPC) of South Holland located at 16248 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL. For more information, please visit our website at www.illianaoratorio.org or find us on Facebook!

Reminder: Blood Pressure readings will be taken today after the morning service, in the Library during coffee time, until the start of Sunday School.