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Sis. Betty Steiner passed away on Wednesday. Visitation will be today from 2 – 5 PM at the Auble-Gillman Funeral and tomorrow from 9:30 – 10:15 AM here at the Church. The funeral will be tomorrow at 10:30 AM here at the Church. Click here to read the obituary We plan to read the Memorandum this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM. Elder Bro. Dan Kilgus (Remington) plans to be with us. We encourage all our brothers, sisters and converts to attend. It is time to update our church dinner list as the current list ends in February 2026. If you wish to add or remove your name, please do so by Oct 31. Please note that if you are adding your name to the list, it will be several years before you serve lunch. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Kirk or Sis. Bethany Gasser. Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an virtual online auction and a in-Person auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley, IL by Oct 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The online auction will be Thursday, Nov 6 through Saturday, Nov 8. In-Person auction will be Friday, Nov 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 PM and the auction beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available on the HarvestCall website by clicking here . We plan to use weekend of November 8 and 9 for testimony and baptism for Levi Schar in Canaan rather than using them for Rittman baptisms as originally on the calendar. Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. New convert: Caleb Stoller (Bro. Tony & Sis. MaryBeth) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Tom Stock (Cissna Park), Bro. Chet Manz (Toledo) Bro. Marvin was in Heidelberg, Ontario and Bro. Tom was in Ellington, Connecticut

Today is the last Sunday for our special collection for Aspen Square. 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. The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Ryan & Sis. Julie Steiner's home at 7:30 PM. There is a bucket washing scheduled for Friday, Oct 17 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the HarvestCall Center. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Darin or Sis. Laurie Winkler. We plan to read the Memorandum on Saturday, Oct 25 at 7:00 PM. Elder Bro. Dan Kilgus (Remington) plans to be with us. We encourage all our brothers, sisters and converts to attend. It is time to update our church dinner list as the current list ends in February 2026. If you wish to add or remove your name, please do so by Oct 31. Please note that if you are adding your name to the list, it will be several years before you serve lunch. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Kirk or Sis. Bethany Gasser. We are still in need of 3 families to serve lunch at the Columbus Church in the months of January – June 2026. If you are willing to serve, please contact Sis. Martha Jenkins. Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an virtual online auction and a in-Person auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley, IL by Oct 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The online auction will be Thursday, Nov 6 through Saturday, Nov 8. In-Person auction will be Friday, Nov 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 PM and the auction beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available on the HarvestCall website by clicking here . Engagement: Sis. Megan Hartzler to Bro. Dan Gasser. Sis. Megan is the daughter of Bro. Tim & Sis. Sharon Hartzler and Bro. Dan is the son of Bro. Jim and Sis. Janice Gasser. Engagement at Canaan: Sis. Carla Hartzler to Bro. Aidan Steiner. Sis. Carla is the daughter of Bro. Shane and Sis. Suzanne Hartzler (Rittman) and Bro. Aidan is the son of Bro. Luke & Sis. Pam Steiner (Rittman). Thank you note: We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love we received following the loss of our daughter Avery. Your kind gestures through cards, food, support, and especially your prayers have brought comfort during this time. With deepest appreciation, Josiah and Annie Power and family Bro. Wayne was at Canaan, Bro. Brett and Bro. Marvin were at Canaan PM only, Bro. Tom was at Mansfield and Bro. Kenny was in Toledo

Avery Power, infant daughter of Josiah and Annie Power and granddaughter of Bro. Greg & Sis. Joy Stoller passed away. Visitation will be this afternoon from 2:30 – 4:30 PM at the Auble-Gillman Funeral Home. Click here to read the obituary Our special collection for Aspen Square is scheduled for today and next Sunday. Lord willing, Meat Canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6, with plans of concluding on Thursday, October 9. 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 about 7:30 AM Lunch will be served around 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, call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. Thank you for your continued support. New this year, the committee will be keeping an up-to-date GoogleDoc schedule that can be accessed at your convenience by clicking here . If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Jared Keever, Bro. Blake Maibach, Bro. Chase Gasser or Bro. Clint Gasser. The friends Monday night singing group will help with Meat Canning tomorrow evening. Fall Cemetery clean-up is scheduled for this coming Saturday, Oct 11 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. If you have something you want to save, please remove it before that day. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Dave Stoller. Testimonies for Zoe and Zach Belodedici are planned at Canaan this Saturday evening, Oct. 11 at 7:30 PM. Brothers and Sisters are welcome. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Oct 12 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck. The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. We appreciate the opportunity to support our Columbus congregation by serving lunch once per month. If your family is willing to take a turn serving lunch at Columbus Church in the months of January – June 2026, please contact Sis. Martha Jenkins by Oct 15. There is a bucket washing scheduled for Friday, Oct 17 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the HarvestCall Center. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Darin or Sis. Laurie Winkler. We plan to read the Memorandum on Saturday, Oct 25 at 7:00 PM. Elder Bro. Dan Kilgus (Remington) plans to be with us. We encourage all our brothers, sisters and converts to attend. It is time to update our church dinner list as the current list ends in February 2026. If you wish to add or remove your name, please do so by Oct 31. Please note that if you are adding your name to the list, it will be several years before you serve lunch. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Kirk or Sis. Bethany Gasser. Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an virtual online auction and a in-Person auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley, IL by Oct 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The online auction will be Thursday, Nov 6 through Saturday, Nov 8. In-Person auction will be Friday, Nov 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 PM and the auction beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available on the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The Scott Stoller Family will be hosting a community hymn singing on Saturday, Oct 11. Hayrides, etc. begin at 5:30 PM. Singing begins at 7:30 PM. Dress for the weather. Refreshments will be provided. Address is: 10451 Eby Rd., Sterling. Singing tonight is at the Akron Fellowship Center at 7:00 PM. Engagement at Smithville: Bro. Christian Steiner to Sis. Tanya Sinn (Latty). Bro. Christian is the son of Bro. Kurt & Robin Steiner and Sis. Tanya is the daughter of Bro. Todd & Sis. Janet Sinn (Latty). Visiting Minister: Bro. Erik Givens (Princeville) Bro. Brett was at Apostolic Christian Village (ACV), Bro. Marvin was in Princeville and Bro. Tom was in Junction. The October newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is available by clicking here .

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Baltic’s Barn (10112 Congress Rd., West Salem) at 7:30 PM. Hosts are Bro. Tom & Sis. Elaine Hill. Our next special topics class for students in grades 7-12 is planned for Sunday, Oct 5 during morning service. We will be having a special collection for the Aspen Square campaign for the Apostolic Christian Village the next two Sundays, Oct 5 & 12 with the first $270,000 dollars donated matched. Please place your donations in the Nursing Home Box and thanks for your support. Lord willing, Meat Canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6, with plans of concluding on Thursday, October 9. 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 about 7:30 AM Lunch will be served around 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, call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. Thank you for your continued support. New this year, the committee will be keeping an up-to-date GoogleDoc schedule that can be accessed at your convenience by clicking here . If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Jared Keever, Bro. Blake Maibach, Bro. Chase Gasser or Bro. Clint Gasser. Our next carry in meal is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 12. We are still in need of a host and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the women’s bulletin board. We appreciate the opportunity to support our Columbus congregation by serving lunch once per month. If your family is willing to take a turn serving lunch at Columbus Church in the months of January – June 2026, please contact Sis. Martha Jenkins by Oct 15. Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an virtual online auction and a in-Person auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley, IL by Oct 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The online auction will be Thursday, Nov 6 through Saturday, Nov 8. In-Person auction will be Friday, Nov 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 PM and the auction beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available on the HarvestCall website by clicking here . The Scott Stoller Family will be hosting a community hymn singing on Saturday, Oct 11. Hayrides, etc. begin at 5:30 PM. Singing begins at 7:30 PM. Dress for the weather. Refreshments will be provided. Address is: 10451 Eby Rd., Sterling. Singing tonight is at Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Samantha Loy Engagement: Bro. Bennett Hartzler to Sis. Ashley Steiner. Bro. Bennett is the son of Bro. Marvin & Sis. Sue Hartzler and Sis. Ashley is the daughter of Joel and Sis. Katrina Steiner. Engagement at Canaan: Bro. Justin Steiner to Sis. Sydney Zeltwanger (Morris North, MN). Bro. Justin is the son of Bro. Rod & Sis. Jill Steiner and Sis. Sydney is the daughter of Bro. Adam & Sis. Christy Zeltwanger (Morris North, MN). Bro. Wayne was at Canaan and Bro. Tim was Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) The next issue of our monthly newsletter is available by clicking here . 

Lord willing, Meat Canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6, with plans of concluding on Thursday, October 9. 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 about 7:30 AM Lunch will be served around 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, call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. Thank you for your continued support. New this year, the committee will be keeping an up-to-date GoogleDoc schedule that can be accessed at your convenience by clicking here . If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Jared Keever, Bro. Blake Maibach, Bro. Chase Gasser or Bro. Clint Gasser. Our next carry in meal is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 12. We are still in need of a host and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the women’s bulletin board. We appreciate the opportunity to support our Columbus congregation by serving lunch once per month. If your family is willing to take a turn serving lunch at Columbus Church in the months of January – June 2026, please contact Sis. Martha Jenkins by Oct 15. Testimonies and baptisms are planned in Canaan for the weekend of Oct 11 & 12. Sister Heart (women’s hymn sing) is a weekend for women to gather in fellowship, lifting their voices in song, worship, and praise to God. The 10th Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15–16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. Please save the date if you are interested in attending. Registration information will be available by the end of May. Your church contact person for Sister Heart is Sis. Ann Gerber. Singing tonight is at Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Zach Belodedici (Bro. Dalibor & Sis. Ivana) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Michael Andras (Canaan), Bro. Todd Stoller (Latty)

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. The carry in meal will be all potluck. The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Greg & Sis. Joy Stoller’s at 7:30 PM. We plan to begin replacing the concrete in the West parking lot this week. Please be cautious in this area during construction. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning the sixth annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville, IL. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first five conferences - with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, “Does God Matter?”, and "I'm Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith" - were very well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination. This year's theme is "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace". All of us want to make Jesus known, as we have known Him. This year we are providing some practical teaching that can help any Christian take steps to engage familiar and new people with truth & grace. The secular world is providing answers, often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. At the 2025 Apologetics Conference, we will look at how we are equipped to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website . Registration is required so that Congerville can make adequate plans for food, materials, and staffing. We encourage Apostolic Christian ministers, Sunday School teachers, and spouses to register early as these topics relate directly to their church roles. New convert this week: Riza May Blough (Ben) New convert at Canaan: Tucker Maibach (Bro. Eric & Sis. Ruth) Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Levi Schar (Bro. Gary and Sis. Vicki) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Steve Stoller (Canaan), Bro. Tyler Endress (Bradford) Bro. Brett was in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Bro. Jerry was in Bloomfield, Iowa; Bro. Tim was in Akron, and Bro. Bob was at Canaan

Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for today and also next Sunday. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Sept 14 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck . The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning the sixth annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville, IL. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first five conferences - with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, “Does God Matter?”, and "I'm Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith" - were very well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination. This year's theme is "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace". All of us want to make Jesus known, as we have known Him. This year we are providing some practical teaching that can help any Christian take steps to engage familiar and new people with truth & grace. The secular world is providing answers, often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. At the 2025 Apologetics Conference, we will look at how we are equipped to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website . Registration is required so that Congerville can make adequate plans for food, materials, and staffing. We encourage Apostolic Christian ministers, Sunday School teachers, and spouses to register early as these topics relate directly to their church roles. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Bro. Marvin was Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)

Tonight at 7:00 PM here at the church there is singing for all local churches hosted by the Single Group and their guests. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The bloodmobile is Tuesday, Sept 2 at the HarvestCall building from 12 – 6 PM. Appointments are not necessary and we would appreciate your support. Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for the next two Sundays, Sept 7 & 14. Many have enjoyed reading our new monthly newsletter. Click here for the next issue. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction Visiting Ministers: Bro. Grant Anliker (Belvidere), Bro. Art Mueller (Belvidere) Bro. Jerry was in Croghan, NY, Bro. Tim was at Smithville, Bro. Tom was in Akron and Bro. Kenny was in Dickson, TN. Click here to read the September newsletter from ACV