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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

We want to share the passing of Bro. Ken Manz from Junction. He’s a brother to Sis. Alice Widmer and grandfather to Sis. Heather Hartzler. No arrangements yet as he was in Romania at the time of his death. We also share the passing of Henry “Hank” Lanz, who is an older sibling to Bro. Ralph Lanz. He has lived in Costa Rica since retirement. The Single Group has invited the local churches for a singing with their guests next Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on Sept 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. 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 Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Engagement: Sis. Molly Baltic to Bro. Issac Graf. Sis. Molly is the daughter of Bro. Milan & Sis. Amy Baltic and Bro. Isaac is the son of Mark & Marci Graf. Thank you note: We would like to thank each of you who have shown the love of Christ through your prayers and deeds of kindness during Sis. Diane’s surgeries and recovery. Bro. Tom & Sis. Diane Hartzler and Family Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Todd Graf (Akron), Bro. Bryon Palitto (Akron) Bro. Jerry was in Canaan and Bro. Dean was at ACV

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Aaron & Sis. Deb Gasser’s shop. It is time to plan for our Labor Day Invite-A-Family weekend. Thank you to all who are already participating! There is a sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to join for the Labor Day weekend, even if you did not sign up in the spring. All are welcome and we encourage additional families to participate. Today is the last day to sign up. If you have any questions contact Sis. Katie Beery (330-466-6915) or Sis. Laurie Winker (330-347-6052). A testimony is scheduled for this coming Saturday evening at 7:00 PM for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf (Akron) plans to be with us for the testimony on Saturday evening and the baptisms on Sunday. A meal is planned on Sunday afternoon for Tyler and his family and all are invited. A sign-up sheet for kitchen help and food donations is posted on the bulletin board. The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. 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 . Singing tonight is at the Mansfield church at 7:30 PM. A thank you note was read from Bro. Vernon & Sis. Lib Landis. Bro. Marvin was in Remington

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 and all are welcome. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. A testimony and baptism are scheduled for the weekend of Aug 23 & 24 for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf from Akron plans to be with us. It is time to plan for our Labor Day Invite-A-Family weekend. Thank you to all who are already participating! There is a sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to join for the Labor Day weekend, even if you did not sign up in the spring. All are welcome and we encourage additional families to participate. The list will be up until August 17. If you have any questions, contact Sis. Katie Beery (330-466-6915) or Sis. Laurie Winker (330-347-6052) The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. A thank you note was read from Bro. Ed & Sis. Shirley Zollinger. Bro. Jerry was in Bluffton, Bro. Tim was in Canaan, Bro. Tom was in Columbus and Bro. Kenny was in Cissna Park. Summaries from the 2025 Brotherhood Conference: - General Conference Brochure - Rittman Satellite Location Conference Brochure

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Dan & Sis. Jennifer Hartzler's home at 7:30 PM. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall this coming Saturday, August 9. The conference begins at 10:00 AM with singing starting one hour 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: Jesus will build His Church. The agenda is available online: https://www.apostolicchristian.org/brotherhood-conference . If you have questions or are interested in attending, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Aug 10 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. Meat and drink will be provided and all are welcome. A testimony and baptism are scheduled for the weekend of Aug 23 & 24 for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf from Akron plans to be with us. The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. Thank you notes: We would like to thank everyone who showed kindness to our family and sent countless prayers for our mom/grandmother. Every one of them were felt. We find great comfort knowing that she is finally reunited with Larry and living her life fully again. We are grateful for the unmatched care provided by the Apostolic Christian Village over the years and are very thankful for those who helped prepare the service and the meals. God bless you for your care and compassion shown during this difficult time. - The Janet Hanzie Family Thank you to each one who shared their love with the youth of our church last weekend. The committee members, table leaders, Sunday School teachers, host families, and those who prayed, each contributed to the blessing of Youth Day weekend. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. New convert this week: James Moore New convert this week at Canaan: Dominic Gasser (Bro. Steven & Sis. Jessica) Bro. Wayne was at Canaan and Bro. Bob was at ACV Click here to read the August newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)

Jan Hanzie passed away. The funeral is planned for Saturday morning at 10:30 AM here at the church. The time for calling hours at Murray Funeral Home on Friday have yet to be determined. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 9. The conference begins at 10:00 AM with singing starting one hour 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: Jesus will build His Church. The agenda is available online: https://www.apostolicchristian.org/brotherhood-conference . If you have questions or are interested in attending, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. Many have enjoyed reading our new monthly newsletter. Click here for the next issue. Thank you notes: We would like to thank each of you for the love, kindness, and support you showed to Jerry. Thank you for the gifts of food, cards, texts, and most of all the love, prayers and support through this difficult time. May God Bless each of you. From the Jerry Winkler Family Thanks to each of you for all the prayers and other expressions of love during my recent surgery and recovery. You have shown the love of God, and we are grateful! May God bless you! Bro. Walt & Sis. Lynda Beery Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. New convert this week: Emma Steiner (Bro. Ryan & Sis. Julie) New converts this week at Canaan: Levi Schar (Bro. Gary & Sis. Vicki), Reese Ingold (Bro. Doug & Sis. Joanna) Engagement: Sis. Hannah Miller to Bro. Kelwin Knobloch (Lester, IA). Sis. Hannah is the daughter of Bro. Mike & Sis. Robin Miller and Bro. Kelwin is the son of Bro. Lance & Sis. Kristi Knobloch (Lester, IA). Bro. Wayne was at ACV and Bro. Kenny was at Canaan

Bro. Jerry Winkler passed away. Visitation will be today from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 PM at the Auble Gillman Funeral Home and tomorrow (Monday) from 9:30 – 10:15 AM at the Smithville Church. The funeral will be tomorrow (Monday) at 10:30 AM at the Smithville Church. Click here for the obituary. The friend singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Virgil and Sis. Lois Gasser’s home at 7:30 PM. Because we do not have enough work projects for a large group of people, we will not have an all church worknight this Friday, July 25. However, we do often have projects for smaller groups and would want to encourage anyone that would like to assemble a school group, family or friend group, or an older retired group to please contact Bro. Brian Indermuhle or Bro. Greg Henico, and we could schedule a time that works best for you. Youth Day will take place this upcoming weekend. All students going into the 7th grade and up are invited to participate. A picnic is planned at the Fellowship Hall on Saturday evening, July 26 at 5:15 PM. Students should wear modest school clothes. On Sunday morning, students should meet at the church by 8:45 AM to board buses for the Mansfield Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided. Parents can plan to pick up their children at 4:30 PM. Students should wear church clothes. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those interested in helping with food donations for the Youth Day weekend, July 26 & 27. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Jared & Sis. Abbey Keever or Bro. Ryan & Sis. Julie Steiner. The General Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 9 in Tremont, IL. Click here for more information, including registration details. Reminder also that the Fellowship Hall is a livestream site. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Friday, August 9. The conference begins at 10:00 AM with singing starting one hour 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: Jesus will build His Church. The agenda is available online: https://www.apostolicchristian.org/brotherhood-conference . If you have questions or are interested in attending, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Engagement at Smithville: Bro. Colt Reed to Sis. Heather Beery Bro. Bob was at Smithville