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