Bro. Jerry Bauman and Bro. Bob Riggenbach have both made their intentions known to retire from the ministry later this year - likely in the August timeframe. We appreciate their years of service to our Church very much. Plans for how we as a Church will express our appreciation to them will be developed and communicated at some point in the future. Some may wonder about our intentions for a future minister search. It would not be our intent to do that in the immediate future since our last minister search was done with anticipation of these upcoming retirements. 

This afternoon, we plan to read the Memorandum in place of our afternoon service.

A picture directory is being created for our congregation in order to help us “put a name to a face” and deepen our fellowship with one another.  This digital directory will only include those who attend Rittman.  By each name will be a small profile picture, similar to a yearbook, and submissions are voluntary.  Once viewable in the secured resources of the website, this directory will be kept up-to-date as needed. 

Send your photos to [email protected]. Each photo will be cropped to show mainly the face. Photos from a phone are fine. andividual photos (or photos of only a few people) are preferred because it is hard to crop from a group photo without getting part of the nearby people, especially if it is a large group. Friends or relatives are encouraged to assist those who are not familiar with technology and would need help emailing their picture. If you have any questions or need help submitting your picture, you may contact Sis. Kelsey Hartzler, Bro. Jake Blough, or Sis. Kendra Ramsier. 

If you prefer to not have a photo in the picture directory, email “Please list my name without a photo” to [email protected]. 

Please submit your photos (or your email stating you prefer to not have a photo) by June 7.  

Prayers are appreciated for the 12 students and 8 chaperones leaving for Jamaica early this Saturday morning. Lord willing, they will return the following Saturday. 

We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, June 14 at 5:00 PM with 

a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck. All are welcome. We are still in need of a host for the carry in meal. Please contact Sis. Amy Baltic if you are willing to host.

Sunday School will resume on June 21 at 9:25 AM. Classes are available for everyone 3 years old or older. The Sunday school areas will be open next Sunday, June 14, during the lunch hour for students and parents to explore. 

An update to the church's history book is in progress. If you have any corrections from the previous edition, please get those to Bro. Jacob Steiner by email: [email protected]

Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) would like to invite you to a lunch and learn opportunity on June 24 at 11:30 AM.  We will be hosting someone who give some insight into some of the legal aspects of aging.  Please RSVP to 330-927-1010 option 1. 

We invite anyone with interest to attend our 10th Annual Haiti Dairy Benefit Dinner on Saturday, June 27, 2026, beginning at 1 PM Central Time. It will be held at Bro. Art & Sis. Marlene Mueller’s barn in Clinton, Wisconsin, which is about 20 miles north of Belvidere, Illinois. Please visit our website for more details at www.HarvestCall.org/awareness-events. There is no charge 

for this event, but a free will offering will be requested. RSVP’s are requested by June 20. Please come and learn more about this very special agriculture mission of the Apostolic Christian Church, but be assured that you do not have to be a farmer to enjoy learning about Good Vision Farm! 

The Gateway Woods auction will be August 1. If you have any questions or items to donate, please contact Bro. Novko or Sis. Julie Atanasov. All items should be received by July 10. Thank you for your support.

The next Silver Lining reader-submitted article is set for September 2026. The topic is:

Spiritual Lessons from Seasoned Brethren: Relate how experienced believers’ examples have enhanced your focus on biblical living in the Spirit. Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to [email protected] by July 15, 2026. You may email that same address for writing support or clarification.

All brothers, sisters, and converts are invited and encouraged to attend the 2026 General Conference of the Apostolic Christian Church which will be held in Ellington, CT on Saturday, August 8. This will be a wonderful day of worship, fellowship and learning together as we hear the hearts of church leadership and learn from the life of Daniel - a life that made God known. For details and to register, please go to www.apostolicchristian.org/general-conference. This site includes the detailed agenda, session descriptions and a registration link, as well as suggested itineraries to enjoy a few extra days in Connecticut. Please register by July 27. The Ellington congregation will be delighted to host you. If you have questions related to the logistics of the conference, please reach out to [email protected]

The HarvestCall Proclaim & Serve 2026 missions conference is Saturday, July 11 at Roanoke Church. Everyone is invited to this inspiring and thought-provoking event. You do NOT need to be a missionary or be actively involved in an outreach to attend. ALL are encouraged to come and be inspired, be challenged, and be better equipped to share the gospel. Learn more and register before the July 8 deadline at proclaimandserve.org.

Thank you note:

We would like to thank our church family for all the help with VBS this year. We appreciated everyone who prayed for our week!  As well as all those who volunteered time and talents to help with food, decorations, crafts, teaching, singing and cleaning up. It truly is a blessing to see everyone come together to show the kids the love of Jesus! Thank you! Calla, Lynn and Charity 

Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM.

Bro. Marvin was at Canaan and Bro. Kenny was in Akron