May’s Collection -  ACCFS

Tonight - Saturday 5/6

• Testimonies at 6:45 - Jackson Beer, Ashley Fischer, Dan Moser (with baptisms on Sunday 5/7).  Testimonies will be available live on AC Central. 

Sunday 5/7

• Prayer Gathering - 9:00am in the intermediate Sunday School room.  All are welcome to begin our day of worship with sharing some time in prayer.
• Foundations Class during the morning service
• Baptisms after second service

Wednesday 5/3

• WOW will meet at 7:15 at Bertschi’s Land

Nursing Home in need of old style aprons - Next Thursday the nursing home is hosting the annual mother's day luncheon. The theme is "once upon an apron". The nursing home activity department is in search of old style aprons (not the industrial kitchen type) for them to wear during the luncheon on May 11th. Aprons will be washed and returned after the luncheon. If anyone has aprons for us to borrow, please leave them off at the nursing home before Thursday May 11th.

We are looking forward to VBS which will be held June 5-8th.  Singing for students 3 years old through 8th grade will begin at 6:45. Students will be released around 8:05. Please sign up any friends your children will be bringing no later than Sunday 5/21.There is also a spot to sign up any incoming 3 year olds.  We have a need for helpers and thank you in advance for your willingness to help. Please sign-up on the following link ..  VBS 2023 SignUp Link Thanks for your commitment to serve our students!

The trustees are updating the church key registry.  There are currently 23 exterior door keys unaccounted for.  If you have a key, and have NOT been contacted, please provide your key’s serial number to Bro. Brad Hodel so it can be registered under your name.  If anyone has a key and does not use it periodically, please return it to Bro. Brad as we are getting low on spares.  There are loaner keys available to anyone needing temporary access to the church.

Looking Ahead

• Sunday 5/21 - Baccalaureate Service 9:30
• June 5-8 - Vacation Bible School
• Communion at the Home will be in June - The exact date will be determined when the remodel project gets closer to completion which will allow us to use the multi-purpose room. 
• June 25 - Sunday School Picnic
• July 7-8 - Proclaim & Serve in Roanoke

National Church

• Executive Director at Gateway Woods opportunity - As we anticipate the retirement of our current Executive Director in about a year, the Gateway Woods board of directors is beginning its search to fill this position. We ask you to join us as we pray that God would call the right person to lead this Apostolic Christian ministry that provides hope and healing to hurting children and families. Please see the attachment for more information.
• 2023 Men’s Sing  will be hosted by Bluffton and Bluffton North churches on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in the Bluffton North sanctuary. Registration is now open at Apostolic Christian Men Sing Link. For questions, contact Bro. Chet Baumgartner at info@acmensing.org. Further details will also be published on the web site. To God be the glory.
• AC Central
• Apologetics: is God good? - Around the Table
• Patience: A Requirement for Life  - Breaking Bread

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 3 at the Roanoke Park. There will be a 5K and 2 Mile Walk beginning at 8am followed by a Disc Golf Tournament. Registration forms can be found at the Roanoke Post Office, RB Community Bank and So Fit or online at this link - Walk for Amy Registration Link 2023
• Berean Prison Ministry will be hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, May 11 at Five Points Washington. The featured performers will be Ernie Haas and Signature Sound.  The event starts at 6:30 PM and doors will open at 5:45.  There is no ticketing for this event. A free will love offering will be taken to help support the ongoing work and mission of Berean Prison Ministry.
• Red Cross Blood Drive at the Roanoke Park Building on Tuesday May 9th from 12:30 to 5:30. Sign up for a donation time by going to redcrossblood.org,calling 1-800-RedCross or contacting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491 or ajblunier98@gmail.com