Sunday, 7/26

• Lunch provided by Ken & Kathy Hodel

Young Group:

• Tuesday, 7/28 - Singing at Valley Court at 7pm
• Friday, 7/31 - Bible Study - Hosea 11-14 and Outdoor Games at the Beer’s at 7pm

Sunday School Sign Up - If your child will be 3 years old by September 1, you may sign him/her up for Sunday School here: 3 year old SS Sign Up  

Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home - Friday, August 21 and 22nd:

• The Nursing Home is still in need of donations for the auction. Donation forms, including contact information, are available on the end tables in the north hall, and a copy is also attached to the announcements. Please include the completed form when dropping off your donated item(s).
• Thank you for supporting and blessing the Home in this way. Donation ideas include new items, themed baskets, getaways, hosted dinners, services, or other activities.
• If you have questions regarding donations, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, we would appreciate receiving all donated items by August 1.
• Additional information about the weekend is to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend.

ISU Young Group Welcome Day will be Sunday, August 16th at the Bloomington church for both incoming and returning college-aged individuals.. All are welcome to worship with them beginning with song service at 9:30am and the Welcome Dinner begins at 4:30pm. Please RSVP at ISU Young Group Welcome Day RSVP

Looking Ahead

• Sunday, 8/2 - Bro. Bruce Endress will be with us.
• 1st Service - Bruce will speak on “The Five Generations of the Church”
• 2nd Service - Memorandum Bruce will assist with the reading
• Sunday, 8/9 - Morning service at the Pathways Rescue Mission in Peoria. We'll leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and will return in time for our morning service.  Singing help is always appreciated.  If you have questions, please contact Tim or Linda Martin.
• Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon during second service. To offer our thanks and appreciation, there will be a receiving line and a snack in the dining room following this service..
• Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service.

National Church

• Gateway Wood Benefit Auction - Saturday, 8/1
• Elder Conference - August 5-7
• General Conference - Saturday, August 8th
• Ellington, CT - All are invited to attend the 2026 General Conference live in Ellington. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you. For details and to register, please go to 2026 General Conference Registration Link  Please register by July 27th.
• Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield at the Fellowship Hall. Those who have registered for this event will receive an email on August 1st, Registration for this event will remain open until the end of day on July, 31st. If you are able to attend but have not registered, we encourage you to sign up now. . The registration link is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link 
• Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6. If you have questions, contact Leah Walder.
• Abide Week 8/31 - 9/4 - This is an ACCFS six-day small group discipleship retreat at the Allerton Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois. Join others for a week of Scripture, prayer, discussion, and guided reflection focused on abiding in Christ. More information and registration details at Abide Link. 
• Save the Date - Washington Church 50th Anniversary - September 20th 4-8:30pm. 
• AC Central
• Around the Table - Faith, Future and AI
• Breaking Bread - Six Movements in our Spiritual Growth Journey