Today

• MCC School kit packing. Please stay to help w/ packing kits that are distributed around the world. Consider making a donation to help buy supplies for this relief effort.

Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of a loved one? Consider attending GriefShare. This 13-week series will be held each Tuesday until November 25. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center and contact Marie to register.

On Sunday, September 28th there will be a Congregational Listening session during the Sunday School hour. The topic will be the playground proposal.  More details will be available in the coming week. Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Starting on October 5th we will offer two new Sunday School classes. One in the balcony taught by Michael Swathwood, “Every Thought Captive: how renewing your mind can change your life”. A parenting study, Confident Parenting, taught by Dale & Debi Ackerman. Both are Rightnowmedia studies.  

See You At the Pole is this Wednesday morning @ Lakers between 7-7:15 am. You are invited to join the students for the nation-wide prayer gathering.

Donate: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal at One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to send a text message to give. Simply text the word "GIVE" and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you would like to schedule direct deposit donations, please contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Worship Leader this week: Marie Maust

Worship Leader next week: Dale Ackerman

Fellowship Greeter this week: Cliff & Marie Maust

Fellowship Greeter next week: Denny & Debbie Weidman

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Weidmans

Family Greeter this week: Lyle & Jeannie Gascho

Family Greeter next week: Eugene & Suzanne Gascho

Nursery this week: Kim & Luke Good

Nursery next week: Joanna & Amelia Simmons

Worship scripture next week: Mark 14:53-65

Bible Memory this week: Matthew 5:37

Prayers for the local church

· Nurture ministry

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

· GriefShare participants

Health Concerns & Praises

· Ken & Judy Dietzel

· Dale & Nancy Wolfe's son-in-law, Tony, healing for wound; granddaughter, Samantha recovery from surgery

· Wilma Shetler family as they grieve her passing

· Rhonda Buehler - recovery from back surgery

Missions/Organization

· RI Mediterranean - Jamie & Hazel - Lift up Jamie & Hazel’s family as they build relationships with their neighbors. Pray specifically for spiritual protection over their family, for wisdom in conversation, and for their testimony to shine brightly in their village.

· Persecution of Christians - 10 of the most dangerous countries,

North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Eritrea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, & Afghanistan

US/World

· People affected by war in Ukraine/Russia, negotiations to end war

· People affected by war in Gaza/Israel/Lebanon; hostages released

· Our nation as we have been shaken by the acts of violence & lawlessness

· Pakistan's floods that has displaced 2 million people

Click the link to see our upcoming events.