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