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

Sunday School & Youth Group & Post High: Fall activities are starting back up next week. 

Reminder: Consistory will meet this Tuesday, Sept. 8th. If you are interested in joining church or requesting baptism, please talk to one of the Elders prior to their meeting.

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 5pm and start brainstorming on how we can make our float fantastic. More details next week.

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
(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.)

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; 4:00 PM – Youth Group
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