Lord willing, meat canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6, with plans of concluding on Thursday, April 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 around 7:30 AM

Lunch will be served from 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, access the live GoogleDoc schedule by clicking here, or call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and support! 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 assist with Meat Canning tomorrow evening. 

The first lunch and learn at Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) went well and we are excited to be able to invite you to another one! Come eat lunch with us on April 9 at 11:30 AM and learn more about Alzheimers and Dementia. Please call 330-927-1010 and register with the unit secretary. 

We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, April 12 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck. Please bring 2 – 3 dishes depending on family size. All are welcome. 

Annual Church cleaning days are scheduled for April 13 & 14. We have been blessed with many hands in the past and look forward to that again this year. All are welcome to volunteer. Lists of jobs will be posted in the dining room on Monday morning, along with basic cleaning supplies. You are welcome to come when your schedule fits on Monday. On Monday (April 13), starting at 6:00 PM we will welcome the Single Group, High School and all who can join to accomplish most of the lists. Tuesday morning will be focused on the sanctuary pews. Food and drink will be served on Monday evening for all who attend. If you have any questions, please see any of the Cleaning Ladies or Trustees.

Women connecting in the Rittman Church through fellowship or Bible study will continue with new groups in May. Sisters and friends can sign up by clicking here. If you were in Women’s Groups or Women’s Bible Study this past year, you will need to sign-up again for the new cycle. If you wish to join either Women’s Groups or Women’s Bible Study in 2026-2027 for the first time, also use this link. Please sign up by April 12. For questions regarding Groups, contact Sis. Tonya Miller and for Bible Study Sis. Calla Dotterer. Women’s mentoring will continue with the current pairings, and if you have interest in being mentored, please contact Sis. Meredith Andras or Sis. Darlene Lanz.  If you are interested in being a mentor, we have a need for women who are 20-40 years old.

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.

Thank you notes:

Dear Brothers, Sisters and Friends, We thank you for your love and kindness shown to us following the loss of our mother and grandmother.  The cards, texts, gifts, and prayers are deeply appreciated. Earl & Susie Beery & Family and the rest of the Ann Sinn Family 

Singing tonight is at the Akron Fellowship Center at 7:00 PM. Attire is singing clothes and all are welcome. 

Visiting Minister: Bro. Nathan Rassi (St. Louis)

Bro. Jerry was in Croghan, Bro. Marvin was in Latty and Bro. Tom was in Mansfield

Click here to view the April newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)