The Apostolic Christian Village wants to thank everyone for their continued support of our mission and for those who celebrated our 50th Anniversary with us. Click here  to view the video that commemorates our 50th year.

Lord willing, meat canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct 5, with plans of concluding on Thursday, Oct 8. 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 be assisting with the meat canning on Monday evening. Please arrive at your earliest convenience. 

Fall Cemetery clean-up is scheduled for this coming Saturday, Oct 10 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. If you have something you want to save, please remove it before that day. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Dave Stoller. 

Our monthly carry in meal that was scheduled for next Sunday, Oct 11 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict at the Fellowship Hall. We do however plan to still have a singing at 7:00 PM, but the location will be here at the Church in the Sunday School area. Attire will be singing clothes. A snack will be provided and all are welcome.

ACV is hosting a free lunch and learn on Demystifying the myths of hospice on Oct 22 at 11:30 AM. Please call (330)927-1010 Option 1 to register.

We plan to read the Memorandum on Saturday, Oct 24 at 7:00 PM. Elder Bro. Jason Dotterer (Forrest) plans to be with us. We encourage all our brothers, sisters and converts to attend. 

We appreciate the opportunity to support our Columbus congregation by serving lunch once per month. If your family is willing to take a turn in the months of January – June 2027, please sign-up by clicking here by Oct 31. Contact Sis. Martha Jenkins with any questions. 

Our Silver Lining’s next reader-submitted article is set for January 2027. The topic is Learning Contentment: Share how your life-lessons allow God to recalibrate your expectations of life, comfort, and success (Philippians 4:11-13) Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to [email protected] by November 16, 2026. Anyone may also email that same address for writing support or clarification. 

We made known in the past that it was Bev (Dwight) Hartzler’s desire to become a member of our church. Bev had experienced a conversion in the past so it is her desire to be brought in without rebaptism. Bro. Wayne and several of the ministers have visited with her and support her moving forward. As is the case with all membership without rebaptism situations, hers will be reviewed by a national committee and then we will have her testimony here. This will not be part of the November baptisms. 

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

Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Todd Graf (Akron), Bro. Bryon Palitto (Akron), Bro. David Virkler (Akron), Bro. Jeran Stoller (Akron), Bro. Trent Gasser (Akron) 

Bro. Tim was at Canaan (AM only), Bro. Tom was in Ellington and Bro. Kenny was in Cissna Park

Click here to view the October newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village