September Collection - Cemetery Fund

Sunday, 9/14

• Men of Integrity will meet in the Bible Class room at 8:30am.
• Lunch Provided by Neal & Jessica Beer

Wednesday, 9/17

• ACTIVE will meet at Brett & Laura’s at 7:00 for Welcome Night.
• WOW will meet at Bertschi’s land at 7:00pm.
• HOPE will meet in the church dining room from 7:15-8:30pm. 

Young Group:

• Tuesday, 9/16- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm
• Friday, 9/19 - SALT/LIGHT - Topical Bible Study at Scott & Bev Luginbuhl’s at 7pm

The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir will present a Christmas program  on two Wednesday nights: December 10 and 17. Youth Choir is for students from third grade through high school. Practices are held on Sunday mornings at 9:05 in the Choir Room. If you have a child who would like to sing, please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com  Prairie Choristers will practice on Wednesday nights after church services. Singers of high school age and older are welcome. Please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com if you would like to sing.

Men’s Bible Study Opportunity -  Join us this fall for a 6-week Men's Bible study focused on making God honoring decisions in every area of life. Together, we'll explore practical wisdom from Scripture and learn how to seek God's guidance when facing life's challenges. Sign up at Men's Bible Study Sign Up Link  Don't miss this opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with other men!

Congratulations to Charity Feucht (Matt & Jennifer) and Wyatt Gerber (Cory & Gini) as they have announced their engagement.

Looking Ahead:

• Saturday, 9/27 - Ladies Day from 9:00-11:30am at the Fellowship Hall. Sign up at Ladies Day Sign Up Link
• Sunday, 10/5 - Communion at the Nursing Home at 1:30pm
• October 18-19 - Testimonies and Baptisms - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher
• November 8th - Bible Class Harvest Dinner will be held on November 8th to raise funds for their mission trip in 2026. Details to come.

National Church

• The third annual Grafted Gathering - an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey.  Registration is now open! Find more details and register  here.
• Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- This year we are providing some practical teaching that can help any Christian take steps to engage familiar and new people with truth & grace. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link
• 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Healing the sick has been part of sharing the Gospel from the beginning of Jesus ministry on earth. But living out our faith among the challenges and changes in health care can be difficult and lonely. Please join us for a day of fellowship, encouragement, and equipping as we discuss how we can glorify God in our daily work as medical professionals. Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference
• AC Central
• Around the Table - Inspiring and Equipping our Sunday School Teachers
• Breaking Bread - Navigating Marriage Through Busy Seasons
• Past Events - General Conference 2025

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Red Cross Blood Drive at the Roanoke Park Building on Sept. 23rd from 11:00 am -4:00 pm. Donors can sign up by going to redcrossblood.org, calling 1-800-RedCross or calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.