OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEEDS:
We are still in the need for the following items:
Little Rubber Bouncy Balls
Bug Bans (insect repeller wristbands)
Yo Yo’s
Balloons

Sunday School & Youth Group: Sunday School resumes today at 10:50; Youth Group resumes this afternoon at 4:30 pm.

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 Parade: Thank you so much for all the patriotic supplies for our entry in the Pumpkin Fest…now the job of putting it together. Come and join us Sept. 20th at 5 pm and start brainstorming on how we can make our float fantastic. More details next week.

Fellowship Committee Happenings:
Sat. Nov. 7th – “I Can Only Imagine 2”- Pizza at 5:00 PM – Movie to follow
(above 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 70 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Sept. 5th. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: Rice-A-Roni, cake mix, pasta sauce, green beans. 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:
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
Saturday, Nov. 14th: 5:00 PM – Kids Pack-A-Box Party – OCC; 6:00 PM – Church Pack-A-Box Party - OCC
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