Sis. Mary Ann Zollinger passed away. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 – 4 PM & 6 – 8 PM at the Auble-Gillman Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 – 10:15 AM at the Smithville Church. The funeral service will be on Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Smithville Church. Click here to view the obituary

Our annual collection in Rittman for Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) is scheduled for the next two Sundays, May 3 and 10. Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) continues to provide counseling and teaching services. Most of the counseling clients pay on a sliding fee scale based on their ability to pay, and your contributions help make up the difference. Many of the services are provided to the brotherhood at no charge and your contributions fund those services as well. 

For our Rittman Church, the Silver Lining Subscriptions are due in May. The suggested donation is $25.00, which we would ask you to put in the general fund box. 

The Eastern Region Elder Meeting is this coming Friday here at Rittman. The minister forum follows on Saturday.  We ask for your prayers.   

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 the Columbus Church in the months of July – December, please click here to sign-up by May 10. Contact Sis. Martha Jenkins with any questions. 

Join us tonight for the annual LifePoints Gospel Sing! We are looking forward to spending the evening with you worshiping and thanking God for His faithfulness to the ministry. Doors at Five Points Washington will open at 5:30 PM for open seating, and the program will begin at 6:00 PM. This year’s Gospel Sing will feature the musical talents of the Heritage Gospel Quartet, whose members include Bruce Wuethrich, Kevin Wuethrich, Mark Weuthrich, Brad Neihouser, and Peg Gudeman. It has been 10 years since they last performed at the Gospel Sing, and we are excited to welcome them back to the stage! A livestream will be available through our YouTube channel. We would love to share in this evening with each of you!

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Ladies Luncheon event at the Apostolic Christian Village previously announced for Saturday, May 9 has been cancelled. We hope to have other opportunities in the future for those interested. Thank you!

AC Music Conference: This event on May 2, 2026 in Morton is for song leaders, directors, composers and other music enthusiasts in our denomination. Get tips and encouragement for promoting good vocal singing, song leading and choral directing, composing and/or arranging sacred music — and try out a range of new song compositions by AC artists. A detailed agenda and registration is online and available by clicking here.

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Smithville’s monthly singing for this evening will be held at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM. All are welcome. 

Thank you note:

Dear Rittman Church family & friends, We would like to thank the many that showed support and love to us during the passing of our mother, grandma and wife. Your prayers and love have been a true source of comfort and strength during this time of loss. In His love, The Nan Steidl Family 

New Convert at Canaan: Tobi Belodedici (Bro. Dalibor & Sis. Ivana)

Converts Announced for Peace at Canaan: Esther Hartzler (Bro. Shane & Sis. Suzanne), Koriana Steiner (Bro. Isaac & Sis. Brittany)

Engagement at Smithville: Bro. Gideon Steiner to Sis. Melody Stoller. Bro. Gideon is the son of Bro. Rick & Sis. Dawn Steiner and Sis. Melody is the daughter of Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller.

Visiting Minister: Bro. Matt Miller (Latty)

Bro. Tom was at Canaan