Announcements

We plan to hold testimonies at Canaan this Saturday, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM, for Esther Hartzler and Koriana Steiner. Rittman Brothers and Sisters are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Brian & Sis. Katrina Demrovsky's home at 7:30 PM. Bro. Wayne will share a conference update on Wednesday, Sept 2 in Rittman and on Wednesday, Sept 9 in Canaan. There will be a community hymn sing on Sunday, Sept 6 at Bro. Scott & Sis. Charlene Stoller's home. Hayrides begin at 5:30 PM and the singing begins at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided and please dress for the weather. Address is: 10451 Eby Rd., Sterling, OH 44276. The next Bible Study series will begin Sunday, Sept 20. The study is held at the same time as Sunday School. Our topic and study guide for this series is Integrity. Please contact Bro. Kenny Gasser or Bro. Dana Emch if you are interested in joining. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn on Medicare Plans and Fraud on Sept 9 at 11:30 AM in the community room. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. New convert this week: Jed Steiner (Bro. Rod & Sis. Jill) Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Mark Masters (Mansfield), Bro. Erik Givens (Princeville)

Bro. Bryan & Sis. Amber Emch, Ciera and Cydney are moving to Colorado this week. We wish them God's blessings as they transition to their new church home in Denver. Their new address 539 Mount McConnel Dr, Livermore CO 80536. Testimonies are scheduled for this coming Saturday evening at 7:00 PM for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore and Lydia Ramsier. A meal is planned on Sunday afternoon for the converts and their families, and all are invited. A sign-up sheet for kitchen help and food donations is posted on the bulletin board. Canaan will have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 29 and 30 for Esther Hartzler and Koriana Steiner. The next Bible Study series will begin Sunday, Sept 20. The study is held at the same time as Sunday School. Our topic and study guide for this series is Integrity. Please contact Bro. Kenny Gasser or Bro. Dana Emch if you are interested in joining. Thank you note: Dear family, friends, neighbors, firefighters, fellow farmers and all. We are overwhelmed and humbled by all the help we received since the fire at our farm. So many people helped in so many ways, whether fighting the fire, hauling cattle, bringing food, helping with cleanup, the cards, money, and all the support and prayers you've given us. We have such a caring, giving, and generous community and we're thankful to be part of it. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You'll never know how much it is appreciated and has meant to us. Thank you and may God bless you! The Gasser's – Bro. Dan & Sis. Diane, Kraig, Liz, Laura and Lainey New convert this week: Joan Rufener Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Visiting Ministers: Bro. Brent Beer (Milford), Bro. David Gasser (Peachtree City), Bro. Marvin Zollinger (Smithville)

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. The carry in meal will be all potluck and all are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Trevin & Sis. Trinda Hartzler's home at 7:30 PM. The wedding singing for Bro. Josiah Gasser & Sis. Ariel Hartzler will be this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM here at the Church. All are welcome. Our local Ohio churches are providing the food for Sister Heart, which will be held at Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. Click here to sign-up to donate homemade or purchased food. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer with questions. We plan to have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 22 and 23 for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore, and Lydia Ramsier. Bro. Mark Masters plans to be with us. Sign-up sheets are posted on the women's bulletin board for food donations. The fourth annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 12 at the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey. Registration is now open! Find more details and register here . Reservations for the HarvestCall Center Carpeted room can now be requested from the Rittman Church Website. See the HarvestCall tab for details. Are you interested in a mission in your own back yard? We're excited to share that Aspen Square is nearly full and we're growing our team in both assisted living and skilled nursing! We're currently hiring for the following positions: - 2nd Shift Nursing - Nurse Aides (certification provided if needed) - Housekeeping - Cook - Dining Supervisor - Evening Unit Secretary Looking for flexible hours? Our Aspen Square Housekeeping position may be a great fit! If you have questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out. Applications are available at the facility, or you can apply online. Come join our team and support our mission of serving others with Christ-like compassion. We bid farewell to Bro. Devan Lanz as he is moving to the Princeville, IL area and will be assembling with the Bradford congregation. New convert this week: Solomon Steiner (Bro. Scott & Sis. Cindy) Visiting Minister: Bro. Bryon Palitto (Akron) Bro. Wayne was in Ellington. 

Last weekend 230 students from our Ohio churches gathered for fellowship. Thank you to each committee member, each person who served as a table leader, every Brother who offered to teach, every couple who shared their home as hosts and, each one who donated food or money. The Youth Day weekend was a blessing to many. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Aug 8. The conference begins at 8:45 AM with singing starting 45 minutes prior. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, worship, and learning from God’s Word. Please consider coming for all or part of the day as we explore this year’s theme: Daniel: A life that made God known. The agenda is available online by clicking here . If you have questions, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. On Aug 9, we plan to have an ice cream social after the afternoon service to take a moment and thank Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie for their willingness serving the Rittman congregation through faithfully ministering God's Word. Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie plan to be available after the service in the lobby. We also plan to have an appreciation singing for Bro. Jerry and Sis. Martha on Sept 13. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Aug 9, at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck. No meat provided. All are welcome. Our local Ohio churches are providing the food for Sister Heart, which will be held at Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. Click here to sign-up to donate homemade or purchased food. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer with questions. We plan to have testimonies and baptisms the weekend of Aug 22 and 23 for Josiah Ramsier, Ezra Hartzler, Jenna Gasser, James Moore, and Lydia Ramsier. Bro. Mark Masters plans to be with us. The fourth annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 12 at the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey. Registration is now open! Find more details and register here . Convert announced for Peace: Thad Hartzler (Bro. Dan & Sis. Jennifer) A thank you note was read from Boyd Nieman. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Bro. Kenny was in Princeville. Click here to view the August Newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Sam & Sis. Gail Hartzler's home at 7:30 PM. 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. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you and has plenty of space available. For details and to register, please click here . Registration is due by tomorrow! We plan to live stream the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Aug 8. Past attendees have enjoyed the opportunity for fellowship and to learn from God’s Word. You are welcome to come for all or part of the day. More details are available in today’s email. If you have questions, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn about Hospice and how they can be a support in your health journey. This will be on July 30 at 11:30 AM. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. On Aug 9, we plan to have an ice cream social after the afternoon service to take a moment and thank Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie for their willingness serving the Rittman congregation through faithfully ministering God's Word. Bro. Bob and Sis. Lorie plan to be available after the service in the lobby. We also plan to have an appreciation singing for Bro. Jerry and Sis. Martha on Sept 13. Sister Heart will be hosted by Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. The Planning Committee is asking our local churches to consider helping with this women's hymn sing and recording by volunteering and/or donating supplies. A separate sign-up for food donations will be posted in August. We greatly appreciate the support of our local churches. If you have any questions, please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer. Click here to sign-up for help & supplies for Sister Heart. Testimonies and baptisms are scheduled for the weekend of Aug 22 & 23. The next edition of our monthly newsletter is available by clicking here . Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Convert announced for Peace: Lydia Ramsier (Bro. Joe & Sis. Kendra) Bev (Dwight) Hartzler has expressed a desire to become a member of our church. She has been a believer for many years, and we will work with her toward membership without rebaptism. Bro. Wayne was at ACV, Bro. Tim was in Croghan-Naumburg and Bro. Kenny was in Mansfield

Youth Day will take place this upcoming weekend. All students going into the 7th grade and up are invited to participate. A picnic is planned at the Fellowship Hall on Saturday evening, July 25, at 5:15 PM. Students are encouraged to wear modest school clothes. On Sunday morning, students should meet at the church by 8:45 AM to board buses for the Mansfield Fellowship Hall. Parents can plan to pick up their children at 4:00 PM. Students should wear church clothes. The Youth Day Picnic is Saturday, July 25. The list for food donations has been posted on the Women's bulletin board. Please note: all food must be at the Fellowship Hall by 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 25. Contact Sis. Julie (Ryan) Steiner or Sis. Amanda Gasser with questions. Thank you! 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. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you and has plenty of space available. For details and to register, please click here . Registration is due by July 27. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Aug 8. The conference begins at 8:45 AM with singing starting 45 minutes prior. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, worship, and learning from God’s Word. Please consider coming for all or part of the day as we explore this year’s theme: Daniel: A life that made God known. The agenda is available online by clicking here . If you have questions, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn about Hospice and how they can be a support in your health journey. This will be on July 30 at 11:30 AM. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. Sister Heart will be hosted by Canaan Church on Aug 15–16. The Planning Committee is asking our local churches to consider helping with this women's hymn sing and recording by volunteering and/or donating supplies. A separate sign-up for food donations will be posted in August. We greatly appreciate the support of our local churches. If you have any questions, please see Sis. AnnMarie Widmer. Click here to sign-up for help & supplies for Sister Heart. ACCFS works diligently to provide both live and online events to help nurture growth in individuals, families, and in our churches. A listing of upcoming events as well as registration information can always be found on the ACCFS website . Events can be located by going to accfs.org, clicking the sandwich menu (top right 3 lines), and choosing the Events tab. Examples of events that are coming up this year are Abide Week, Discipleship Foundations, Finding Renewal amid Life’s Demands, and more. Take some time to check out some of what ACCFS does for all of us. Singing tonight is at the Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Engagement at Canaan: Bro. Levi Schar to Sis. Shelby Aschliman (Lacrosse). Bro. Levi is the son of Bro. Gary and Sis. Vicki Schar and Sis. Shelby is the daughter of Bro. Derryl and Sis. Peggy Aschliman (Bluffton). Bro. Wayne was in Bern, Bro. Jerry was in Ellington and Bro. Marvin was at Smithville

Today is the last Sunday for our annual collection for Gateway Woods. 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. The carry in meal will be all potluck/no meat provided, however we will have an ice cream machine with a full sundae bar, so no dessert dishes are necessary. All are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Shane & Sis. Suzanne Hartzler’s pond (behind the cemetery) at 7:30 PM. The Columbus congregation is looking forward to welcoming students who plan to attend universities in the Columbus Ohio area this fall. Please contact Bro. Tom to provide the requested contact information by July 12. The Youth Day Picnic is Saturday, July 25. The list for food donations has been posted on the Women's bulletin board. Please note: all food must be at the Fellowship Hall by 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 25. Contact Sis. Julie (Ryan) Steiner or Sis. Amanda Gasser with questions. Thank you! 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. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you and has plenty of space available. For details and to register, please click here . Registration is due by July 27. Apostolic Christian Village (ACV) is hosting a free lunch and learn about Hospice and how they can be a support in your health journey. This will be on July 30 at 11:30 AM. Please call 330-927-1010 option 1 to register. Convert announced for Peace: James Moore Engagement: Sis. Sadie Steiner to Bro. Javan Miller (Akron). Sis. Sadie is the daughter of Bro. Brent & Sis. Andrea Steiner and Bro. Javan is the son of Bro. Joe & Sis. Carla Miller (Akron) Bro. Wayne was in Bern, Bro. Tim was at Canaan and Bro. Kenny was in South Bend

Our annual collection for Gateway Woods is scheduled for today and also next Sunday. The Bloodmobile will be at the HarvestCall Center this coming Tuesday, July 7 from 12 – 6 PM. Appointments are not necessary and thanks again for your support. The Columbus congregation is looking forward to welcoming students who plan to attend universities in the Columbus Ohio area this fall. Please contact Bro. Tom to provide the requested contact information by July 12. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, July 12 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck/no meat provided, however we will have an ice cream machine with a full sundae bar, so no dessert dishes are necessary. All are welcome. 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. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you and has plenty of space available. For details and to register, please click here . Registration is due by July 27. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Thank you note: We would like to thank everyone for their love, support, and encouragement shown to us, especially in the past week. The cards, texts, visits, food, and prayers were all greatly appreciated. May God bless you for your kindness since the passing of our dad. - The family of Andy Winkler Convert announced for Peace: Jenna Gasser (Bro. Kenny & Sis. Brenda) Visiting Minister: Bro. Dan Walder (Cissna Park) Bro. Brett was at ACV and Bro. Marvin was in Akron (PM only) Click here for the July newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)