Have you lost a loved one or know someone who has? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. The next GriefShare 13-week series will be held here September 3 at 12-2 pm. Lunch is provided to participants. Pick up a flyer at the welcome center. Please register with Marie Maust.

The Back to School Carnival will be Wednesday, September 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the church. We still need a couple of volunteers for the prize table. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Eberly or Jenna Maust.

The Nurture Ministry is still looking for your help for our fall program. If you can serve as a substitute teacher for children, please contact Emily. Our Wednesday night activities start on Sept. 11th @ 6 pm with a potluck. Class for young adults, youth and children begin @ 6:30 pm. Adult choir & Bible study begins at 6:45. The study of Philippians from RightNowMedia. Tomas Zelaya will be the leader of this Bible Study.

Beginning next Sunday, the balcony class will begin the RightNowMedia study, "Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table", c/o Dale & Debi Ackerman. Make plans to attend this study!

Mark you calendars! September 8, 2024 @ 4:30 pm. End of Summer - Concert Event - Fundraiser sponsored by First UMC and Owendale UMC. All donations at this event will go to fund the Community Food Pantry of Pigeon. The musician is Michael Emshwiller he is a talented and gifted musician and a good friend and fellow bandmate of Deb Sturm. The Community Food Bank of Pigeon needs financial support as we have expanded our vision, where we help with car repairs, rent, and utilities, to name a few. Thank you in advance for supporting this excellent community mission. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text (313) 820-9258 or email d.leineke@hotmail.com  

Ladies Bible Study will resume on Sept. 11th. The study, When You Pray will be 7 weeks meeting 9 am - 10:30 am. If you plan to join please order your book thru Lifeway. There are spanish texts available. Contact Emily Maust if you have questions.

Donations are now being accepted for “Coats for Kids”. New or gently used coats, sizes infant to adult, may be dropped off at local businesses, Pigeon District Library, and schools in the Pigeon and Caseville area through October 1st. Winter hats, gloves, & mittens are also needed. Cash donations are also being accepted. Monetary Donations may be sent to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Coats for Kids, 6253 Main St., Caseville, MI 48725.  Checks payable to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Women’s Society, memo line Coats for Kids.

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

Worship Leader this week: Barry Maust

Worship Leader next week: Dale Yoder

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Fellowship Greeter next week: Jon & Kim Good

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Weidmans

Nursery this week: Darci Horton

Nursery next week: Beth Maurer & Elizabeth McIntosh

Scripture next week: II Tim 3:10-17 & II Peter 1:12-21

Prayers for the local church

· Pastors Bill & Dave

· Upcoming attendees to the Back to School Carnival

Health Concerns

· Praise for safe arrival & continued prayers for Kayleen Allred and baby, Graham

· Eldy Voelker - healing & cancer treatment

· Tina Maust's mom, Pat, cancer treatments

· Lynette Yoder's sister in law, Lori - her parents health

· Denny Weidman - mother, transition to Country Gardens

· Brenda Maust's great niece - Mya & Josh (accident)

· Gladys Maust - continued healing/strength; new cancer diagnosis

· Brian Simmons & family- relief of pain in his leg, 100% healing

Missions/Organization

· RI - Mediterranean, Jamie & Hazel -Pray for this family as they continue to build relationships with their neighbors. Ask God to bless their efforts, and ask for good connections even during the heat of summer.

US/World

· People affected by the war in Ukraine/Russia

· People affected by the war in Gaza/Israel/Lebanon

· Our nation in the upcoming elections; wisdom, discernment & God's sovereignty to prevail

Click the link to see our activities coming up.