Week of October 27, 2024

October 23, 2024

Child Dedication

Child Dedication Services give parents of young children a formal, public opportunity to dedicate their child to the Lord. They recognize their child as a gift from God. The parents publicly commit to providing a nurturing environment that encourages their child to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to develop an ongoing relationship with Him. The church family commits to support the parents as they disciple their child. We are excited to pray for Amalia Bach (Jon & Maddy), Chloe Behm (Samuel & Avery), Isla Leonard (Kevin & Jada), Carter Ross (Jake & Ashley), Tobias Sampson (Adam & Bekah), Nathaniel Schmidt (Alex & Lizzy), Jude Banda (Julian & Lucia), Jack Brunmeier (Kevin & Rachel), Avayah Hansen (Michael & Sami), Stellan Hinten (Jaren & Britta), Felix & Jaelynn Jones (Rick & Molly).

Baptism

We believe, in accordance with the Lord’s command, Christians should be baptized as a public declaration of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Through baptism, Christians are proclaiming the spiritual reality of our death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ. Believers being baptized at 8:30am: Jennifer Rocke, Ivan & Josie Wolff, Jensen Brygger, Henry Piton, and Isaac & Joy Marie Doersch, Believers being baptized at 11am: Adelyn & Lennon Anders, Alayna & Callie Gaigg, Ellie Huebner, Leo Pannuzzo, Ethan Schmidt, Mia Abella, and Peggy Kruzick.

Would you like to know more about being baptized or becoming a member? Let us know!

Get Baptized or Become a Member

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

We are so blessed by our team of Pastors and Ministry Directors. Take some extra time this month to pray a little extra, send a handwritten note or gift card, or think of another way to show these people that God has placed to shepherd our church family how much they are loved and appreciated. If you are wanting to bless the office with treats or food, please contact the office to coordinate timing since we have several conferences and meetings with pastors gone this month.

Missions Weekend is Next Weekend, November 1-3!

There are several events happening this weekend for you to hear about how God has been at work in and through our missionary family.

Saturday, November 2 at 6pm - Family Event - Rich & Karen Brown (more about their story and a spot to register below). Dessert will be served.
Sunday, November 3 at 8:30 & 11am - Dave Rousseau preaching in Worship Services
Sunday, November 3 at 9:45am (Middle Hour) - no Adult Classes so that you can hear from our 3 special speakers, Scott Ribble (YouthHope in Florida), the Poulson's (Ethnos360 in Brazil)
Sunday, November 3 all morning - we will have tables with many more of our missionary families so you can hear about their ministries and catch up!

Prayer Time for our Country

Last week our members & regular attenders received an email with a video from Pastor Keith & Ross discussing how we should respond as christians during this election period. Click the button below to watch that video now. As they discussed, we should be in prayer for our nation and the election process and that we are able to respond and represent well as followers of Christ during this divisive time. You are invited to join Elder Ron Rasmussen and others to do just that this Sunday, October 27 at 11am in Fellowship Center West.

Watch Election Video

Save the Date - Ladies Christmas Tea

This year's Ladies Christmas Tea is on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:15pm. Tickets will go on sale starting November 5. Start planning now who you can bring, a neighbor, friend, or co-worker with you to enjoy the evening and hear the Good News of Christmas. Invites will be available at a table in the Hub.

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes are available for Operation Christmas Child in the Hub. This ministry provides gifts to children across the world, many with little or no access to the Gospel. Join us in sharing the joy of Christ's birth by packing a box with your family or small group. This year we have 2 ways to participate:

Boxes will be available in the lobby and the hub after services and at various ministries throughout the week. Box collection Sunday is November 24.

You can also pack and send a shoebox online for just $25! Click the button below to pack a box now!

We have a goal as a church family of 1000 boxes. Be a part of this Christmas tradition to bring the Gospel to the end of the earth!

Pack A Box Online