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The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Aaron & Sis. Deb Gasser's home at 7:30 PM. Instruments of Worship will take place in Northeast Ohio near the Rittman, Canaan, Akron, Smithville churches on Saturday, Sept 26. This instrumental music concert will feature musicians with ties to the Apostolic Christian Church from various states whose purpose is to make music with one another in worship and praise to God. This is an open invitation for anyone that is interested to come listen, worship and enjoy a weekend of fellowship in any of the local churches. The event is planned for 6:30 PM at a local high school - the Norwayne High School Auditorium, 350 S. Main Street, Creston, OH 44217. Overnight accommodations are available. Please contact Sis. Candi Schlatter at 330-466-2774 to make arrangements. For all students in the 7th -12th grades, including those students in the Single Group, the special topic classes will begin again on Sunday, Sept 27, during the morning service. At the conclusion of Sunday School next Sunday, all interested students will reconvene in their respective singing areas for a short introduction to the special topic class and will then be redirected to their special topic classrooms. Students will be separated based on grade and gender, generally with two grade levels per class. Snacks will be provided. The topic of discussion is Sexual Stewardship. Attendance is optional, but encouraged. On Sept 27, Apostolic Christian Village will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary. We would like to invite all of you to join us for an open house and 50th anniversary celebration. This is a special opportunity for us to express our heartfelt gratitude for your many years of support, volunteer service, and faithful prayers for the Village. The open house will take place from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. During this time, we will be offering tours of our new Aspen Square facility, renovated skilled nursing rooms, a new courtyard project, and will be showcasing our recently completed independent living units on the north side of our campus, now called Maple Grove Apartments. Light refreshments and a video loop will be available in the Chapel. Please park in the Rittman church parking lot. We are truly grateful for the many ways you have supported Apostolic Christian Village over the past 50 years. We thank God for His faithfulness and for each of you who have been part of this journey. As we look toward the next 50 years, we pray for God's continued guidance and His richest blessings upon ACV and the people we are privileged to serve. We are looking for someone to host 3 men with meat canning from Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10. If 3 isn't possible, we can split them up. Contact Bro. Chase Gasser with any questions. Lord willing, meat canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct 5 , with plans of concluding on Thursday, Oct 8 . Each day will begin at 6:00 AM and run until approximately 8:30 PM, with a shortened day on Thursday. Meal times are as follows: Breakfast will be served around 7:30 AM Lunch will be served from 12:00-1:30 PM Supper will be served from 4:30-6:30 PM Snacks will be available between meals The Meat Canning Committee appreciates the wide range of ages helping with the meat canning and soup packing projects but also is responsible for providing a safe environment while properly handling food that will be distributed to those in need. Please help us in this effort by closely supervising your children during these projects so no one is in danger of being injured. If you would like to know the up-to-date need for help or packing/wash time schedule, access the live GoogleDoc schedule at the link provided or call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Jared Keever, Bro. Blake Maibach, Bro. Chase Gasser or Bro. Clint Gasser. On Tuesday, Oct 20, there will be a Jamaica CCCD child & teacher sponsorship dinner and presentation at the Fellowship Hall. More details will follow. See Bro. Marvin Hartzler with any questions. ACV is hosting a free lunch and learn on Demystifying the myths of hospice on Oct 22 at 11:30 AM. Please call (330)927-1010 Option 1 to register. On October 24, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM at the Rittman Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall. Loving Shepherd Ministries invites you to an evening of music and praise with the Drayer Family! Matt and Tiffany Drayer and their eleven children will be joining us in Ohio to share music from their new "Embraced" CD. No tickets are required. We will also be sharing powerful stories of impact from our new Fatherless Family Redemption program. A freewill offering will be taken for the Drayer's vision of helping LSM expand their outreach to the vulnerable in Haiti. Find details here: www.loving-shepherd.org/drayer2026/ The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning its seventh annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, Nov 14 at Bluffton North. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is and why it matters and introduce major apologetic questions. This year's theme is "Shining as Lights in a Secular Age" . We will explore the rise of secular ideas in our schools, workplaces, and institutions. Our conference teaching will explain the conditions that led to secularism and how we can faithfully live out the Biblical alternative. This secularism has major consequences, and the conference will help us contemplate how a Christian should navigate, engage, and respond. Attendees can participate in group discussions and breakouts that consider how our Christian foundation leads us to respond with truth, love, and respect. We conclude with Biblical direction on the key virtues needed to live as bright Christian lights in a world attempting to establish morality without God. More information can be found this website Elders Teaching Resource and registration can be completed here: Apologetics Conference Registration Past Conference Themes have been: Introduction to Apologetics Reliability of the Scriptures Who is God? Does God Matter? I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace The Denver congregation is thankful to share that the Lord has provided a larger facility for our church. Growth has stretched our current building to capacity and beyond. In 2025, we formed an exploratory committee and early this year a building committee was established to pursue the best option for additional space. After looking at 26 different properties, none of which was suitable, the decision was made to purchase land and build a new building over the next few years. However, the Lord had different plans. Just a few days before we would have committed to the land purchase, an opportunity came to purchase an existing church just 1.5 miles from our current building. Although it is somewhat larger than our anticipated needs, we believe the Lord has provided beyond our ability to know. It even has a space that can be used as an attached fellowship hall. This church is located at 14700 E. Mississippi Avenue, Aurora CO 80012. Our plan is to spend a few more weeks cleaning, painting, and making minor repairs before holding our first service at the new location on October 18, the Lord willing. Our current building has already been sold, and we are currently renting back from the new owners. Over the next few months, we expect to draw up plans to renovate the new building to make it more functional for our use. We expect there will be opportunities for volunteer help in the early part of next year. For those interested, there are photos and updates on our website at: https://www.denveracchurch.org/new-building-project . If you have plans to visit the Denver church, please note the new address. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you notes: The family of Ed Zollinger would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the prayers, cards, visits, food and support through his extended illness and passing. We are humbled and appreciative of these expressions, may the Lord bless and keep you all! Thank you for all the love, prayers and support during our pregnancy with Rowan, his birth, short life and passing. Your prayers and the grace of God have carried us through the highs and lows of the past months. May God bless you for the love you’ve shown us. With love, Bro. Arthur, Sis. Wendy, Kaylee, Raena, Taryn, Kendrick and Myrna Stoller (Latty) Dear Brothers, Sisters and friends, I would like to thank you for the cards and gifts that were given to me while in the hospital and at home. Most of all thank you for the prayers that were said on my behalf and the love that was shown to me. May God be your rich rewarder. In Christian Love, Sara Steiner Sis. Amber Beery’s grandfather, Dave Caplinger, passed away. The funeral was yesterday, but we wanted to express our prayers and support. Click here for the obituary Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Converts announced for Peace at Canaan: Caleb & Morgan Hartzler Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Randy Beer (Milford), Bro. Daren Metz (Gridley) and Bro. Chris Laukhuf (Latty)

Bro. Ed Zollinger passed away. Visitation will be tomorrow from 2- 4 PM & 6 – 8 PM at the Auble Gillman Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Tuesday at 10:30 AM here at the Church with visitation prior from 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM. Click here for the obituary Today is the last Sunday for our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for today at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. Meat and drink will be provided. The singing will be an appreciation singing for Bro. Jerry & Sis. Martha Bauman for their years of service in the ministry. All are welcome. We are looking for someone to host 3 men with meat canning from Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10. If 3 isn't possible, we can split them up. Contact Bro. Chase Gasser with any questions. On Tuesday October 20, there will be a Jamaica CCCD child & teacher sponsorship dinner and presentation at the Fellowship Hall. More details will follow. See Bro. Marvin Hartzler with any questions. On October 24, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM at the Rittman Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall. Loving Shepherd Ministries invites you to an evening of music and praise with the Drayer Family! Matt and Tiffany Drayer and their eleven children will be joining us in Ohio to share music from their new "Embraced" CD. No tickets are required. We will also be sharing powerful stories of impact from our new Fatherless Family Redemption program. A freewill offering will be taken for the Drayer's vision of helping LSM expand their outreach to the vulnerable in Haiti. Find details here: www.loving-shepherd.org/drayer2026/ The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning its seventh annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, Nov 14 at Bluffton North. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is and why it matters and introduce major apologetic questions. This year's theme is "Shining as Lights in a Secular Age" . We will explore the rise of secular ideas in our schools, workplaces, and institutions. Our conference teaching will explain the conditions that led to secularism and how we can faithfully live out the Biblical alternative. This secularism has major consequences, and the conference will help us contemplate how a Christian should navigate, engage, and respond. Attendees can participate in group discussions and breakouts that consider how our Christian foundation leads us to respond with truth, love, and respect. We conclude with Biblical direction on the key virtues needed to live as bright Christian lights in a world attempting to establish morality without God. More information can be found this website Elders Teaching Resource and registration can be completed here: Apologetics Conference Registration Past Conference Themes have been: Introduction to Apologetics Reliability of the Scriptures Who is God? Does God Matter? I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace Convert announced for Peace: Eli Hartzler (Bro. Tim & Sis. Sharon) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Chet Schlatter (Bloomfield), Bro. Neil Stoller (Croghan) Bro. Wayne was in Latty and Bro. Marvin was at Canaan

Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for today and also next Sunday. There will be a community hymn sing tonight at Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller's home. Hayrides begin at 5:30 PM and the singing begins at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided and please dress for the weather. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn on Medicare Plans and Fraud on Sept 9 at 11:30 AM in the community room. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Sept 13 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. Meat and drink will be provided. The singing will be an appreciation singing for Bro. Jerry & Sis. Martha Bauman for their years of service in the ministry. All are welcome. The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning its seventh annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, Nov 14 at Bluffton North. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is and why it matters and introduce major apologetic questions. This year's theme is "Shining as Lights in a Secular Age" . We will explore the rise of secular ideas in our schools, workplaces, and institutions. Our conference teaching will explain the conditions that led to secularism and how we can faithfully live out the Biblical alternative. This secularism has major consequences, and the conference will help us contemplate how a Christian should navigate, engage, and respond. Attendees can participate in group discussions and breakouts that consider how our Christian foundation leads us to respond with truth, love, and respect. We conclude with Biblical direction on the key virtues needed to live as bright Christian lights in a world attempting to establish morality without God. More information can be found this website Elders Teaching Resource and registration can be completed here: Apologetics Conference Registration Past Conference Themes have been: Introduction to Apologetics Reliability of the Scriptures Who is God? Does God Matter? I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace Thank you note: On behalf of the Woyat family we would like to thank all family and friends for prayers for Jeanette. We would especially like to thank the extremely caring staff at the Apostolic Christian Village for all your time patience and love. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanette loved her Community and spending time teaching and helping to develop young people into great people. She will best be remembered as a loving wife of 65 years, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother. She cared for all of the people she was fortunate enough to meet. She left this world a better and more beautiful place. God bless you all. Thank you from the Ron and Jeannette Woyat family New convert this week: Evi Davidovics (Bro. Sandor & Sis. Rachel) Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Visiting Ministers: Bro. Grant Anliker (Belvidere), Bro. Nathan Rassi (St. Louis), Bro. Tyler Endress (Bradford), Elder Bro. Tony Manz (Junction) Bro. Tom was at Canaan

Sis. Jeannette Woyat passed away. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:45 AM here at the Church, followed by the funeral at 12:00 PM. Click here for the obituary The Bloodmobile will be at the HarvestCall Center this coming Tuesday, Sept 1 from 12 – 6 PM. Appointments are not necessary and thanks again for your support. Bro. Wayne will share a conference update on Wednesday evening in Rittman and next Wednesday evening in Canaan. Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for the next two Sundays, Sept 6 & 13. There will be a community hymn sing on Sunday, Sept 6 at Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller's home. Hayrides begin at 5:30 PM and the singing begins at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided and please dress for the weather. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn on Medicare Plans and Fraud on Sept 9 at 11:30 AM in the community room. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. The trustees recently had all of the sanctuary benches professionally cleaned. The trustees and the cleaning ladies, request no silly putty, slime or squishy balls that can break open be used in church. They appreciate your understanding in this as it is very hard to remove. With Bro. Jerry's and Bob's retirement, the minister liaison areas have been updated in the secured resources section of the website. In addition, if there's ever a desire for minister visits while in the hospital, please contact Bro. Tim. The next edition of our monthly newsletter is available by clicking here . New convert: Matthew Tomic (Bro. Tim & Sis. Melanie) New converts at Canaan: Ryder Ingold (Bro. Doug & Sis. Joanna), Laney Aubrey (Adam & Jody), Sage Hartzler (Bro. Marvin & Sis. Sue), Simon Henico (Bro. Ben & Sis. Joanne) Singing tonight is at the Columbus Church at 6:30 PM. Bro. Wayne was in Belvidere, Bro. Brett was in Canaan, Bro. Dean was in Canaan (PM only) Click here for the September newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village

We plan to hold testimonies at Canaan this Saturday, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM, for Esther Hartzler and Koriana Steiner. Rittman Brothers and Sisters are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Brian & Sis. Katrina Demrovsky's home at 7:30 PM. Bro. Wayne will share a conference update on Wednesday, Sept 2 in Rittman and on Wednesday, Sept 9 in Canaan. There will be a community hymn sing on Sunday, Sept 6 at Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller's home. Hayrides begin at 5:30 PM and the singing begins at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided and please dress for the weather. Address is: 10451 Eby Rd., Sterling, OH 44276. The next Bible Study series will begin Sunday, Sept 20. The study is held at the same time as Sunday School. Our topic and study guide for this series is Integrity. Please contact Bro. Kenny Gasser or Bro. Dana Emch if you are interested in joining. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn on Medicare Plans and Fraud on Sept 9 at 11:30 AM in the community room. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. New convert this week: Jed Steiner (Bro. Rod & Sis. Jill) Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Mark Masters (Mansfield), Bro. Erik Givens (Princeville)

Bro. Bryan & Sis. Amber Emch, Ciera and Cydney are moving to Colorado this week. We wish them God's blessings as they transition to their new church home in Denver. Their new address 539 Mount McConnel Dr, Livermore CO 80536. Testimonies are scheduled for this coming Saturday evening at 7:00 PM for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore and Lydia Ramsier. A meal is planned on Sunday afternoon for the converts and their families, and all are invited. A sign-up sheet for kitchen help and food donations is posted on the bulletin board. Canaan will have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 29 and 30 for Esther Hartzler and Koriana Steiner. The next Bible Study series will begin Sunday, Sept 20. The study is held at the same time as Sunday School. Our topic and study guide for this series is Integrity. Please contact Bro. Kenny Gasser or Bro. Dana Emch if you are interested in joining. Thank you note: Dear family, friends, neighbors, firefighters, fellow farmers and all. We are overwhelmed and humbled by all the help we received since the fire at our farm. So many people helped in so many ways, whether fighting the fire, hauling cattle, bringing food, helping with cleanup, the cards, money, and all the support and prayers you've given us. We have such a caring, giving, and generous community and we're thankful to be part of it. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You'll never know how much it is appreciated and has meant to us. Thank you and may God bless you! The Gasser's – Bro. Dan & Sis. Diane, Kraig, Liz, Laura and Lainey New convert this week: Joan Rufener Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Visiting Ministers: Bro. Brent Beer (Milford), Bro. David Gasser (Peachtree City), Bro. Marvin Zollinger (Smithville)

We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for today at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck and all are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Trevin & Sis. Trinda Hartzler's home at 7:30 PM. The wedding singing for Bro. Josiah Gasser & Sis. Ariel Hartzler will be this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM here at the Church. All are welcome. Our local Ohio churches are providing the food for Sister Heart, which will be held at Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. Click here to sign-up to donate homemade or purchased food. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer with questions. We plan to have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 22 and 23 for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore, and Lydia Ramsier. Bro. Mark Masters plans to be with us. Sign-up sheets are posted on the women's bulletin board for food donations. The fourth annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 12 at the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey. Registration is now open! Find more details and register here . Reservations for the HarvestCall Center Carpeted room can now be requested from the Rittman Church Website. See the HarvestCall tab for details. Are you interested in a mission in your own back yard? We're excited to share that Aspen Square is nearly full and we're growing our team in both assisted living and skilled nursing! We're currently hiring for the following positions: - 2nd Shift Nursing - Nurse Aides (certification provided if needed) - Housekeeping - Cook - Dining Supervisor - Evening Unit Secretary Looking for flexible hours? Our Aspen Square Housekeeping position may be a great fit! If you have questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out. Applications are available at the facility, or you can apply online. Come join our team and support our mission of serving others with Christ-like compassion. We bid farewell to Bro. Devan Lanz as he is moving to the Princeville, IL area and will be assembling with the Bradford congregation. New convert this week: Solomon Steiner (Bro. Scott & Sis. Cindy) Visiting Minister: Bro. Bryon Palitto (Akron) Bro. Wayne was in Ellington. 

Last weekend 230 students from our Ohio churches gathered for fellowship. Thank you to each committee member, each person who served as a table leader, every Brother who offered to teach, every couple who shared their home as hosts and, each one who donated food or money. The Youth Day weekend was a blessing to many. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Aug 8. The conference begins at 8:45 AM with singing starting 45 minutes prior. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, worship, and learning from God’s Word. Please consider coming for all or part of the day as we explore this year’s theme: Daniel: A life that made God known. The agenda is available online by clicking here . If you have questions, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. On Aug 9, we plan to have an ice cream social after the afternoon service to take a moment and thank Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie for their willingness serving the Rittman congregation through faithfully ministering God's Word. Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie plan to be available after the service in the lobby. We also plan to have an appreciation singing for Bro. Jerry and Sis. Martha on Sept 13. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Aug 9, at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck. No meat provided. All are welcome. Our local Ohio churches are providing the food for Sister Heart, which will be held at Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. Click here to sign-up to donate homemade or purchased food. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer with questions. We plan to have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 22 and 23 for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore, and Lydia Ramsier. Bro. Mark Masters plans to be with us. The fourth annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 12 at the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey. Registration is now open! Find more details and register here . Convert announced for Peace: Thad Hartzler (Bro. Dan & Sis. Jennifer) A thank you note was read from Boyd Nieman. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Bro. Kenny was in Princeville. Click here to view the August Newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)