MONTHLY COLLECTION:
Our collection for the month of October is for Apostolic Christian HarvestCall. This is an outreach arm of the Apostolic Christian Church of America. It is a ministry formed from the merger of the World Relief and Mission Committee. HarvestCall’s purpose is to enable the Apostolic Christian brotherhood to proclaim Christ and serve others beyond the capacity of the local church. Please join us as we strive to alleviate suffering and despair around the world by sharing Jesus through words of truth and deeds of compassion
Reminder that we have an option to donate to the church electronically if you so choose.
CALENDARS: Church calendar, yearly calendar, young group calendar, national church calendar
SERMONS: Audio/Video
SUNDAY SCHOOL COLLECTION ITEM: Dish soap (regular size bottles) for the Heart House
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Harvest Call sewing will be held Tuesday from 9 to 11 am at the Fellowship Hall.
This Wednesday evening Bro. Brad Stoller from Eureka plans to be with us to talk about “Christ Centered”/”Gospel Centered” view of the world, church, career, family, friends, etc. This will be at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Do you have a heart for abused and oppressed women? Do you desire to speak up for those who have no voice? Are you looking for a mission that is fulfilling and gives you purpose? If so, this ministry may be for you! Please join us on Thursday, October 10th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to hear about building relationships with women trapped in illicit spas in Bloomington. Please click on the link at the bottom of this email for more details or contact Sis. Judy Musselman with any questions.
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Eureka home auxiliary board would like to thank everyone for their help with Saturday’s event. Thank you for your prayers, your donations, your bidding and your presence. We are grateful and God blessed our efforts.
The Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka has an opening for a Director of Finance. This management position is responsible for the accounting functions of the Home. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, previous accounting experience and a mission-focused heart. This a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of our Christian leadership team as we work together to care for the elderly. After prayerful consideration, interested individuals should submit their resume or any questions to Kim Joos, Administrator at kjoos@each.org. Our current Business Manager, Bro. Ed Leman will move to the Director of Innovation and Development.
The Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction is coming up.
Dates:
• Online/Virtual Auction will be held Oct 31-Nov 2, 2024.
• In Person Auction will be Nov. 8, 2024 – at The Water Tower, Gridley, IL A meal will be available as well as specialty coffee drinks.
If you have items you wish to donate, the information is on the HarvestCall website. https://www.harvestcall.org/benefit-auction.
Here is the Amazon wish list link like we have used in the past: Hospital Lumiere Auction Amazon Wish List
If anyone does not have Amazon and wishes to buy something for the Auction, please speak to Sis. Jill Wagner
NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Silver Lining’s next reader-submitted article is set for January 2025. The topic is: How has God blessed you through working everyday miracles in your own and/or others' lives (Acts 2:22)? Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by November 15, 2024. Anyone may also email that same address for writing support or clarification.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT:
We rejoice with Bro. Caleb and Sis. Taylor Rassi as they were blessed with a baby boy, Crew Joseph, on September 30th.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
October 26 & 27: Testimonies (6:30 p.m.) and Baptisms for Logan & Kierstyn Dietrich, Jude Knapp and Alex Wiegand.
Apostolic Christian Church