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Lord willing, Meat Canning is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6, with plans of concluding on Thursday, October 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 about 7:30 AM Lunch will be served around 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, call the HarvestCall Center at (330) 925-3740. Thank you for your continued support. New this year, the committee will be keeping an up-to-date GoogleDoc schedule that can be accessed at your convenience by clicking here . If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Jared Keever, Bro. Blake Maibach, Bro. Chase Gasser or Bro. Clint Gasser. Our next carry in meal is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 12. We are still in need of a host and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the women’s bulletin board. We appreciate the opportunity to support our Columbus congregation by serving lunch once per month. If your family is willing to take a turn serving lunch at Columbus Church in the months of January – June 2026, please contact Sis. Martha Jenkins by Oct 15. Testimonies and baptisms are planned in Canaan for the weekend of Oct 11 & 12. Sister Heart (women’s hymn sing) is a weekend for women to gather in fellowship, lifting their voices in song, worship, and praise to God. The 10th Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15–16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. Please save the date if you are interested in attending. Registration information will be available by the end of May. Your church contact person for Sister Heart is Sis. Ann Gerber. Singing tonight is at Mansfield Church at 7:30 PM. Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Zach Belodedici (Bro. Dalibor & Sis. Ivana) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Michael Andras (Canaan), Bro. Todd Stoller (Latty)

Today is the last Sunday for our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints. 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. The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Greg & Sis. Joy Stoller’s at 7:30 PM. We plan to begin replacing the concrete in the West parking lot this week. Please be cautious in this area during construction. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning the sixth annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville, IL. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first five conferences - with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, “Does God Matter?”, and "I'm Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith" - were very well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination. This year's theme is "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace". All of us want to make Jesus known, as we have known Him. This year we are providing some practical teaching that can help any Christian take steps to engage familiar and new people with truth & grace. The secular world is providing answers, often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. At the 2025 Apologetics Conference, we will look at how we are equipped to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website . Registration is required so that Congerville can make adequate plans for food, materials, and staffing. We encourage Apostolic Christian ministers, Sunday School teachers, and spouses to register early as these topics relate directly to their church roles. New convert this week: Riza May Blough (Ben) New convert at Canaan: Tucker Maibach (Bro. Eric & Sis. Ruth) Convert announced for Peace at Canaan: Levi Schar (Bro. Gary and Sis. Vicki) Visiting Ministers: Bro. Steve Stoller (Canaan), Bro. Tyler Endress (Bradford) Bro. Brett was in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Bro. Jerry was in Bloomfield, Iowa; Bro. Tim was in Akron, and Bro. Bob was at Canaan

Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for today and also next Sunday. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Sept 14 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. The carry in meal will be all potluck . The main dish will not be provided. All are welcome. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction The ETR Apologetics Committee is planning the sixth annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville, IL. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first five conferences - with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, “Does God Matter?”, and "I'm Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith" - were very well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination. This year's theme is "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace". All of us want to make Jesus known, as we have known Him. This year we are providing some practical teaching that can help any Christian take steps to engage familiar and new people with truth & grace. The secular world is providing answers, often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. At the 2025 Apologetics Conference, we will look at how we are equipped to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website . Registration is required so that Congerville can make adequate plans for food, materials, and staffing. We encourage Apostolic Christian ministers, Sunday School teachers, and spouses to register early as these topics relate directly to their church roles. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. Bro. Marvin was Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)

Tonight at 7:00 PM here at the church there is singing for all local churches hosted by the Single Group and their guests. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The bloodmobile is Tuesday, Sept 2 at the HarvestCall building from 12 – 6 PM. Appointments are not necessary and we would appreciate your support. Our annual collection for Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton is scheduled for the next two Sundays, Sept 7 & 14. Many have enjoyed reading our new monthly newsletter. Click here for the next issue. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction Visiting Ministers: Bro. Grant Anliker (Belvidere), Bro. Art Mueller (Belvidere) Bro. Jerry was in Croghan, NY, Bro. Tim was at Smithville, Bro. Tom was in Akron and Bro. Kenny was in Dickson, TN. Click here to read the September newsletter from ACV

We want to share the passing of Bro. Ken Manz from Junction. He’s a brother to Sis. Alice Widmer and grandfather to Sis. Heather Hartzler. No arrangements yet as he was in Romania at the time of his death. We also share the passing of Henry “Hank” Lanz, who is an older sibling to Bro. Ralph Lanz. He has lived in Costa Rica since retirement. The Single Group has invited the local churches for a singing with their guests next Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on Sept 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . A benefit auction for Loving Shepherd Ministries (LSM) is being planned for Saturday, Sept 20, at Heritage Private School. The meal will be served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Groups will sing from 5:45 - 6:30 PM. A presentation by Ed Schwartz will begin at 6:30 PM, and the live auction is scheduled for 6:45 PM. For questions or to donate items, please contact Denny Nieman, Jordan Stoller, or Joe Gerber. LSM provides life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children. More information is available at https://loving-shepherd.org/ohio25auction Singing tonight is at the Smithville Church at 7:00 PM. Engagement: Sis. Molly Baltic to Bro. Issac Graf. Sis. Molly is the daughter of Bro. Milan & Sis. Amy Baltic and Bro. Isaac is the son of Mark & Marci Graf. Thank you note: We would like to thank each of you who have shown the love of Christ through your prayers and deeds of kindness during Sis. Diane’s surgeries and recovery. Bro. Tom & Sis. Diane Hartzler and Family Visiting Ministers: Elder Bro. Todd Graf (Akron), Bro. Bryon Palitto (Akron) Bro. Jerry was in Canaan and Bro. Dean was at ACV

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Aaron & Sis. Deb Gasser’s shop. It is time to plan for our Labor Day Invite-A-Family weekend. Thank you to all who are already participating! There is a sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to join for the Labor Day weekend, even if you did not sign up in the spring. All are welcome and we encourage additional families to participate. Today is the last day to sign up. If you have any questions contact Sis. Katie Beery (330-466-6915) or Sis. Laurie Winker (330-347-6052). A testimony is scheduled for this coming Saturday evening at 7:00 PM for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf (Akron) plans to be with us for the testimony on Saturday evening and the baptisms on Sunday. A meal is planned on Sunday afternoon for Tyler and his family and all are invited. A sign-up sheet for kitchen help and food donations is posted on the bulletin board. The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest 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 . Singing tonight is at the Mansfield church at 7:30 PM. A thank you note was read from Bro. Vernon & Sis. Lib Landis. Bro. Marvin was in Remington

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. The Apostolic Christian Village is excited to announce that several donors have stepped forward to offer a match for the next $270,000 in donations given towards the Aspen Square building campaign. Your generosity has helped to get us up and running with under $1M of debt on a $10M project, and we're hoping to continue to close that gap with this matching opportunity. Donations towards the Aspen Square project will be matched until the match is met or through the end of this calendar year, whichever comes first. At some point in the future, we may take a special collection but, in the meanwhile, donations can be given directly to the Apostolic Christian Village or through the church Nursing Home box. As always, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. A testimony and baptism are scheduled for the weekend of Aug 23 & 24 for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf from Akron plans to be with us. It is time to plan for our Labor Day Invite-A-Family weekend. Thank you to all who are already participating! There is a sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to join for the Labor Day weekend, even if you did not sign up in the spring. All are welcome and we encourage additional families to participate. The list will be up until August 17. If you have any questions, contact Sis. Katie Beery (330-466-6915) or Sis. Laurie Winker (330-347-6052) The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. A thank you note was read from Bro. Ed & Sis. Shirley Zollinger. Bro. Jerry was in Bluffton, Bro. Tim was in Canaan, Bro. Tom was in Columbus and Bro. Kenny was in Cissna Park. Summaries from the 2025 Brotherhood Conference: - General Conference Brochure - Rittman Satellite Location Conference Brochure

The friends singing for tomorrow evening will be held at Bro. Dan & Sis. Jennifer Hartzler's home at 7:30 PM. We look forward to live streaming the Brotherhood Conference at the Rittman Fellowship Hall this coming Saturday, August 9. The conference begins at 10:00 AM with singing starting one hour 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: Jesus will build His Church. The agenda is available online: https://www.apostolicchristian.org/brotherhood-conference . If you have questions or are interested in attending, please see Sis. Denise Maibach, Bro. Bradley Stoller or Bro. Caleb Beery. We have a carry in meal planned at the Fellowship Hall for next Sunday, Aug 10 at 5:00 PM with a singing planned for 7:00 PM. Meat and drink will be provided and all are welcome. A testimony and baptism are scheduled for the weekend of Aug 23 & 24 for Tyler Hill. Elder Bro. Todd Graf from Akron plans to be with us. The Single Group invites all local churches for a singing with their guests Sunday, Aug 31, at 7:00 PM here at the church as part of their Labor Day invite. A snack will be served afterwards in the lunchroom. The Toledo Congregation would like to invite students who will be attending school in the Toledo area, and their families for a picnic after church on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Details for this event will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. Thank you notes: We would like to thank everyone who showed kindness to our family and sent countless prayers for our mom/grandmother. Every one of them were felt. We find great comfort knowing that she is finally reunited with Larry and living her life fully again. We are grateful for the unmatched care provided by the Apostolic Christian Village over the years and are very thankful for those who helped prepare the service and the meals. God bless you for your care and compassion shown during this difficult time. - The Janet Hanzie Family Thank you to each one who shared their love with the youth of our church last weekend. The committee members, table leaders, Sunday School teachers, host families, and those who prayed, each contributed to the blessing of Youth Day weekend. Singing tonight is at the Akron Church at 7:30 PM. New convert this week: James Moore New convert this week at Canaan: Dominic Gasser (Bro. Steven & Sis. Jessica) Bro. Wayne was at Canaan and Bro. Bob was at ACV Click here to read the August newsletter from Apostolic Christian Village (ACV)