Announcements

The group traveling to Jamaica has arrived safely after a full day of travel. They plan to be at Knockpatrick for a service this morning and would appreciate your continued prayers throughout the week. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for today at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. Meat and drink will be provided and all are welcome. Sunday School will resume on June 22 at 9:25 AM. Classes are available for everyone 3 years old or older. The Sunday School areas will be open next Sunday, June 15, during the lunch hour for students and parents to explore. The Sunday School picnic for students in kindergarten through 8th grade is planned for Friday, June 27 at Heritage School. Activities will begin at 5:45 PM and parents can pick their children up at 8:30 PM. The High School Sunday School picnic is planned for Saturday June 28 at 6:00 PM at the Fellowship Hall. Bro. Jim Zollinger plans on joining us for the evening. All students grades 9- 12 are invited and encouraged to attend. The General Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 9 in Tremont, IL. Click here for more information, including registration details. As in past years, we also plan to have the option to view the conference live at the Fellowship Hall. The Morris and Morris North churches are thankful to host the 2025 Apostolic Christian Men’s Sing on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 - 24, 2025, at the Morris church, Lord willing. Registration is now open and available by clicking here . Men of any age are welcomed to join in praising God in song with us. The next Silver Lining reader-submitted article is set for September 2025. The topic is: Life-Changing Message: Share how a specific Bible passage has guided, comforted, or transformed your life (Romans 12:2). Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to [email protected] by July 18, 2025. You may email that same address for writing support or clarification. The Proclaim & Serve 2025 missions conference is Saturday, July 12 at Goodfield 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 7 deadline at proclaimandserve.org Thank you: Thank you to every family who brought their children to VBS this week and to the many hands and hearts who made it all possible. Your time, prayers, and presence helped make this week an uplifting, joy-filled opportunity to pour the love of Jesus into the lives of our children. Our theme, Hearts Fit for God’s Kingdom, reminded us each day to live out godly character. We learned through: David – a heart of devotion Esther – a heart of boldness Joshua – a heart of courage Daniel – a heart of integrity Pharaoh’s Daughter – a heart of compassion What a beautiful week of growing hearts that reflect His Kingdom. Thank you for being a part of it! Sis Joy Gardner, Sis. Calla Dotterer, & Sis. Lynn Baltic Visiting Minister: Bro. Jeran Stoller (Akron) Bro. Wayne was in Canaan (PM only), Bro. Brett was in Jamaica, Bro. Jerry was in Fairbury, Bro. Marvin was in Akron and Bro. Kenny was in Princeville.

A reminder that the ballots for the Concrete Replacement project are due back today. Please be prayerful as VBS takes place this week. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Marvin & Sis. Sue Hartzler’s home at 7:30 PM. Prayers are appreciated for the 14 students and 14 chaperones leaving for Jamaica early this Saturday morning. Lord willing, we will plan to return the following Saturday. We have a carry in meal planning for next Sunday, June 8 at 5:00 PM at the Fellowship Hall with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. All are welcome. We are still in need of a host and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the women’s bulletin board. The General Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 9 in Tremont, IL. Click here for more information, including registration details. As in past years, we also plan to have the option to view the conference live at the Fellowship Hall. The Morris and Morris North churches are thankful to host the 2025 Apostolic Christian Men’s Sing on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 - 24, 2025, at the Morris church, Lord willing. Registration is now open and available by clicking here . Men of any age are welcomed to join in praising God in song with us. The next Silver Lining reader-submitted article is set for September 2025. The topic is: Life-Changing Message: Share how a specific Bible passage has guided, comforted, or transformed your life (Romans 12:2). Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to [email protected] by July 18, 2025. You may email that same address for writing support or clarification. The Proclaim & Serve 2025 missions conference is Saturday, July 12 at Goodfield 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 7 deadline at proclaimandserve.org Thank you notes: The Golden Giving Benefit Committee would like to thank everyone for their support! Because of your generosity, the residents of the Apostolic Christian Village will be blessed in many ways. We are grateful for the continued success of this event and for the servant hearts of those who volunteer. When I had my heart surgery I received an abundance of prayers, cards, e mails, far more than I deserve. I thank you. - Rich Steiner Akron will be having a carry-in meal at 5:00 PM tonight at the Fellowship Center, followed by a singing at 7:00 PM. This will be a farewell for Bro. Thad and Sis. Dayra Indermuhle who are moving to Central Illinois for hospital residency. Attire is singing clothes and all are welcome. Visiting Minister: Bro. Chet Schlatter (Bloomfield) Bro. Brett was in Milford Click here to view the June newsletter for Apostolic Christian Village

Today was our last day of Sunday School classes for this term. The new term will begin Sunday June 22. Thanks to everyone for their support and prayers. This afternoon, we plan to read the Spring Memorandum in place of our afternoon service. 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. We are planning a presentation about the HarvestCall Winter rebuilding efforts on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM at the HarvestCall Center. Bro. Tim Slagel who heads that program plans to be with us to present. All are welcome to attend. The Annual Golden Giving Benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at the Rittman Fellowship Hall. Click here for more details, including a sign-up for food donations. The benefit committee would like to encourage everyone to carpool if possible to help with the parking situation at the Fellowship Hall. Thank you in advance for your support of the Apostolic Christian Village! The VBS help & food sign-up is available by clicking here . This is for any Rittman Apostolic member who would like to help. We’re excited to unite as a church body to pour the love of Jesus into the lives of our kids! A reminder that ballots for the concrete parking lot replacement project are due back on Sunday, June 1. If you did not receive a ballot, please see one of the trustees. Our next carry in meal is scheduled for Sunday, June 8. We are still in need of a host and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the women’s bulletin board. The first issue of a Rittman congregation newsletter is available by clicking here . The purpose of this newsletter is to help make and maintain edifying connections with our Rittman church family. We love our fellowship time, and our visiting can flourish when we have a common spiritual thought or topic that we can connect with. The goal of the newsletter is not to report on everything, but to mention a few things of interest. We welcome your input as this newsletter develops and there will be an email provided in the newsletter that can be used for feedback or to contribute info towards future issues. Smithville’s singing tonight will be at Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller’s farm (10451 Eby Rd, Sterling) at 7:30 PM. Please dress according to the weather. A light snack will be provided afterward. Congratulations to 2025 Rittman/Smithville/Canaan High School Graduates. We wish them God's blessings in all their feature endeavors. Click here for a picture. Thank you note: The family of Barry Smithberger wishes to thank all who supported them with loving acts of kindness during his declining health and after he passed away. We appreciate all the food, flowers, cards and especially the many prayers that provided so much comfort at a difficult time. A special thank you to the Kitchen Committee for coordinating and serving the meal after the graveside service. It provided a time of fellowship for friends and family to share memories. May you be richly blessed for your thoughtfulness. Bro. Marvin was in Canaan

Barry Smithberger (Jean) passed away. Arrangements are pending at this time. 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 HarvestCall worknight for this coming Friday, May 23 has been canceled. Next Sunday afternoon, May 25 we plan to read the Spring Memorandum in place of our afternoon service. We are planning a presentation about the HarvestCall Winter rebuilding efforts on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM at the HarvestCall Center. Bro. Tim Slagel who heads that program plans to be with us to present. All are welcome to attend. The Golden Giving Benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at the Rittman Fellowship Hall from 4 – 9 PM. Click here for more details, including a sign-up for food donations. The VBS help & food sign-up is available by clicking here . This is for any Rittman Apostolic member who would like to help. We’re excited to unite as a church body to pour the love of Jesus into the lives of our kids! A reminder that ballots for the concrete parking lot replacement project are due back on Sunday, June 1. If you did not receive a ballot, please see one of the trustees. Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Fellowship Hall at 7:30 PM. Visiting Minister: Bro. Randy Gasser (Livonia)

Today is the last Sunday for the Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) collection. Our monthly carry in meal & singing for tonight has been canceled due to Mother’s Day. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Matt & Sis. Gail Steiner’s home at 7:30 PM. The wedding singing for Bro. Kody Gasser and Sis. Andrea Gasser is scheduled for this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM here at the Church. All are welcome. 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. We are planning a presentation about the HarvestCall Winter rebuilding efforts on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM at the HarvestCall Center. Bro. Tim Slagel who heads that program plans to be with us to present. All are welcome to attend. The Golden Giving Benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at the Rittman Fellowship Hall from 4 – 9 PM. Click here for more details, including a sign-up for food donations. A message from the Trustees: Greetings all, The trustees have been monitoring the condition of our oldest concrete parking lot and sidewalk for several years now. We would like to begin a phased replacement project to address the deterioration of the concrete and ensure the safety and usability of these areas. The project is divided into four phases, with the first phase scheduled to begin in the spring of 2025. We plan to tackle one phase at a time over the next 4–5 years to minimize disruption and manage costs. As we remove the existing concrete, we may also need to replace or repair some of the storm catch basins, dig in additional downspout pipe, and possibly replace some of the subgrade under the existing concrete. Depending on what we all encounter, we anticipate a budget of around $110,000 per phase over the next 4-5 years. A drawing illustrating the phases will be posted on the bulletin board for your review and is also available by clicking here . Please feel free to ask any of the trustees if you have any questions or concerns after reviewing the drawing. We plan to pass out ballots today to ask for your support to move forward with this phased project. Please have your ballots turned back in by Sunday June 1. The box is set up in the dining room lobby. We encourage anyone with any questions or concerns about this project to talk with any one of the trustee brothers. Thank you, Trustee Brothers A major wind and hailstorm has caused the need for a new roof on the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha, Kansas. After much prayer and consideration, God has directed us to use volunteer labor to replace the roof on the whole facility. It will require 11 semi loads of shingles and many hours of volunteer labor. Lord willing, the “Rooftop Revival” project will begin Sunday evening May 25. The projected duration of the project is 5-7 weeks. This project will be patterned after the Winter Rebuilding ministry. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to inform us of your plans so the local congregations (Bern and Sabetha) can make preparation. Meals and accommodations will be provided, but we need all volunteers individually to respond via Sign-up Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Apostolic Christian LifePoints is looking for 20 more volunteers from June 2 – 6 to assist with painting the exterior of the house. - Individuals must be at least 18 years old and have the ability to climb on ladders or scaffolding. - Volunteers can assist 1 day or all days. Overnight accommodations are available if needed and should be noted in the comments of the registration. - Lunch will be provided - Registration deadline is Friday, May 16 and is available by clicking here . Visiting Ministers: Bro. Tyler Endress (Bradford), Bro. Nathan Rassi (St. Louis) Bro. Jerry was in Canaan, Bro. Tim was in Heidelberg and Bro. Marvin was in Latty

Our annual collection in Rittman for Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) is scheduled for today and also next Sunday. 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. Our monthly carry in meal and singing for next Sunday has been canceled due to Mother’s Day. The Golden Giving Benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at the Rittman Fellowship Hall from 4 – 9 PM. Click here for more details. A major wind and hailstorm has caused the need for a new roof on the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha, Kansas. After much prayer and consideration, God has directed us to use volunteer labor to replace the roof on the whole facility. It will require 11 semi loads of shingles and many hours of volunteer labor. Lord willing, the “Rooftop Revival” project will begin Sunday evening May 25. The projected duration of the project is 5-7 weeks. This project will be patterned after the Winter Rebuilding ministry. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to inform us of your plans so the local congregations (Bern and Sabetha) can make preparation. Meals and accommodations will be provided, but we need all volunteers individually to respond via Sign-up Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Akron’s singing tonight has been adjusted to welcome Sis. Sherri Graf with a potluck supper at 5:00 PM and an appreciation singing for Bro. Dave & Sis. Sherri Graf at the Fellowship Center at 7:00 PM. Attire is singing clothes and all are welcome. Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Zoe Belodedici (Bro. Dalibor & Sis. Ivana) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Kyle Walter (Silverton), Bro. Clint Schmidt (Winthrop) Bro. Jerry was in Bloomfield Click here to view the May newsletter for Apostolic Christian Village

The Apostolic Christian Village would like to welcome our church family and our community to a final open house at Aspen Square, our recently finished Assisted Living building, today from 2 to 4 PM. We are very excited to showcase our new space and hope that it will be useful for many years to come as we work to impact our community for God's Kingdom. We appreciate the overwhelming support we've seen throughout this project and look forward to seeing you there. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Rod & Sis. Jill Steiner's home at 7:30 PM. The wedding singing for Bro. Evan Fehr and Sis. Maddie Baltic is scheduled for this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM here at the Church. All are welcome. The Canaan Church will be serving communion this coming Saturday at 7:30 PM. Brothers and sisters that missed the Rittman service are welcome to attend at Canaan. The Eastern Region Elder Meeting is this coming Friday in Mansfield. The minister forum follows on Saturday. We ask for your prayers. Our annual collection in Rittman for Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) is scheduled for the next two Sundays, May 4 and 11. 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. Anyone wishing to host a Monday Night singing for the students should contact Bro. Dale or Sis. Beth Pelfrey. This is a reminder announcement about the Funeral Service Pre-planning Form that is available for those brothers, sisters, or friends who desire to pre-plan their funeral. This form is available for gathering information about funeral arrangements, the Church service, and selected hymns. This form is separate from funeral planning that is done directly with the funeral home. If you desire a form or have any questions, please contact Bro. Dan Saurer, Bro. Vern Lanz, or Bro. Jerry Bauman. The Golden Giving Benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at the Rittman Fellowship Hall from 4 – 9 PM. Click here for more details. A major wind and hailstorm has caused the need for a new roof on the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha, Kansas. After much prayer and consideration, God has directed us to use volunteer labor to replace the roof on the whole facility. It will require 11 semi loads of shingles and many hours of volunteer labor. Lord willing, the “Rooftop Revival” project will begin Sunday evening May 25. The projected duration of the project is 5-7 weeks. This project will be patterned after the Winter Rebuilding ministry. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to inform us of your plans so the local congregations (Bern and Sabetha) can make preparation. Meals and accommodations will be provided, but we need all volunteers individually to respond via Sign-up Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational 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 Church Family, I would like to thank you so much for remembering me on my 80th Birthday with cards, gifts and deeds of love and kindness. May God continue to bless you always. In Christian Love, Bonnie Nieman New convert this week: Eli Hartzler (Bro. Tim & Sis. Sharon) Converts announced for Peace at Smithville: Cole and Abby Maibach (Bro. James & Sis. Susan) Bro. Wayne, Bro. Brett (PM only) and Bro. Bob were at Canaan