Today is the last day to register for VBS 2026. It is for children going into Kindergarten through 6th grade in the upcoming 2026/2027 school year. Click here to sign-up.

If you have a child that will be 3 years old by September 1, 2026 and would like to attend Sunday School, please click here to sign-up. Contact Sis. Mary or Sis. Martha Jenkins with any questions.

This week is referred to as Passion week. During this week, there are lots of events that happened in Jesus' life. This year, our church is providing an optional method to help remember the suffering and victory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ during the last week of his life here on earth. We will be sending out texts in eastern standard time. These texts will correlate to what happened during Jesus' time in Jerusalem. These 'live' updates are one interpretation of how the week progressed. Each text will be about a screenful of reading. Be aware that there are 53 events that happen this week and they are at all hours of the day and night. To sign up for these optional Passion Week text notifications, you can text JOIN PASSION to 888-202-2351, which is the church texting number. If you are already signed up for texting with the church announcements, a text will be sent to you with instructions on how to join. For questions, see Bro. Marvin Hartzler.

Our Good Friday service will be held this coming Friday evening at 7:30 PM. This will be a regular service with singing starting at 7:15 PM. As a result, our normally scheduled Wednesday evening service will be canceled this week. 

It is time to plan for our 2026 Invite-a-Family Weekend. This is a wonderful time to fellowship with Brethren and Friends from other congregations!  We are planning to have just one event this year.  It is scheduled for the weekend of April 18-19. There is a sign-up list on the bulletin board.  Please sign up by April 5. Supper at 5:30 PM on Saturday, April 18 followed by a 7:15 PM singing at the Fellowship Hall. Annual Fee of $40.00 should be paid to Jackie Gasser.  The committee plans to provide the food. We welcome and encourage additional families to participate!  If you have any questions, contact Sis. Jackie Gasser or Sis. Laurie Winkler. 

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.

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 

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. 

As our Apostolic Christian support ministries (ACCFS, Elders Teaching Resource, HarvestCall, and Onward Media) continue to serve churches and leadership, the following roles are now open to strengthen the work of these ministries. These roles help ensure your AC support ministries can focus on serving the church well. If you feel called to serve in one of these areas - or know someone who may be - please use the link in today’s email to learn more or apply.

Current Opportunities 

- Director of Communications (FT) – supporting ministry communications and publications

- HR Manager (FT) – supporting personnel and administrative processes

- Staff Accountant (FT) – supporting financial and stewardship functions

Application and details for each role can be found here by clicking here. (Please note that we are using HarvestCall’s job application site to accept applications for these roles) Thank you for your prayerful support as your support ministries continue to serve the church.

Below is information regarding the summer camps being held in June. Our youth camps continue to provide a safe environment for healthy relationship building, spiritual growth, and discipleship within our denomination. All Junior High and Senior High students are welcome to

attend. Brothers and Sisters are encouraged to prayerfully consider serving as cabin leaders or staff. Questions can be directed to: Kara Moser, 765-491-7641, [email protected]

Sr. High Boys Camp

Date: June 5-7, 2026 Website: www.acsrhighboyscamp.com

Location: Hanging Rock Christian Camp, West Lebanon, IN

Sr. High Girls Camp

Date: June 5-7, 2026 Website: www.acsrhighgirlscamp.com

Location: East Bay Camp, Bloomington, IL

Jr. High Boys Camp

Date: June 12-14, 2026 Website: www.acjrhighboyscamp.com

Location: 4-H Camp, Allerton, IL

Jr. High Girls Camp

Date: June 11-14, 2026 Website: www.acjrhighgirlscamp.com

Location: Menno Haven Camp, Tiskilwa, IL

In the gospels of Matthew and Mark, the Lord commissioned his disciples to, “Go ye therefore and teach all nations” and “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”. Journey Week is a week-long, cross-cultural experience rooted in following Jesus and reflecting his love for all nations. In a world that often feels hurried, fragmented, and inward-focused, Journey week creates intentional space to reconnect our faith with God’s global mission – beginning in our own lives and extending far beyond us.

Upcoming Journey Week opportunities: May 30 – June 6 and November 7 – 14

Journey Week is a partnership with HarvestCall, ACCFS, and international ministry partners in Clarkston, GA.

To learn more, or to register for a Journey Week use the following link

https://www.harvestcall.org/journey-week

Thank you notes:

Dear Church family & friends, We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the incredible love and support shown to us during the week of hospice care leading up to the loss of our courageous mom and wife. Thank you for the meals that nourished us, the beautiful flowers that brightened difficult days, and the visits, calls, and messages that reminded us we were never alone. We are especially grateful to those who took the time to attend the viewing and funeral—your presence meant more than words can express and was humbling beyond measure. Your kindness, prayers, and compassion have been a true source of comfort and strength during this time of sorrow. We feel so blessed to be part of such a caring and supportive church family. With sincere thanks and love, The Mike Miller family 

We would like to thank our church family, friends, and neighbors for the love and support shown to us during our daughter Carol's journey and her passing. We were certainly blessed with cards, food and gifts and your needed prayers over this time and we certainly appreciate all that was done and would thank you for your continued prayers for our families. Our love to all of you. Bro. Ron, Sis. Joann Christian and family

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Singing tonight is at the Columbus Church at 6:30 PM.

Visiting Minister: Bro. Erik Givens (Princeville)

Bro. Brett was in Dickson, TN