July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022
Announcements
1. 2023 Picture Directory Photo Sessions – Sunday, July 10 *FINAL DAY
Today, July 10, will be the final photo sessions for our 2023 Picture Directory in the 3yr old -3rd grade gathering area.
For those of you who may not know where this area is, if you walk towards the back of the church through the doors (Marked Sunday School over doors), the area is straight ahead. One of the following Sisters Tami Leman, Ashley Aberle, Whittney Huette will be there to give you some instruction and check you off our list as you go in to get your picture taken. We are hoping everyone will participate so please get your picture taken today if you have not yet!
2. Morton Minister Selection – Nomination Ballots – DUE TODAY!
Please be prayerful as our congregation seeks additional support in the pulpit ministry. Remember that ballots are due today Sunday, July 10th .
3. Wednesday, July 13 – Summer Bible Study “Reflecting God’s Love” Lesson 7
Both small groups and sanctuary teaching will start at 7:00 pm. Babysitting drop-off on Wednesday night starts at 6:45 pm with pickup by 8:20 pm Tuesday night Bible Study at 7 pm at Andrew & Sandy Rassi’s house for those who babysit on Wed.
4. Rotating Church Potluck Sign-up by July 10
Sign up now for 2022-2023 rotating church potluck - 3 potlucks starting in fall. Those on the church email list should soon receive an email with an attachment to fill out and send email or through mail. All others, pick up form with details at Information Center.
5. July 25 – 29, 7:00-8:30pm Children’s and Adults Vacation Bible School
Adult Vacation Bible School
The theme this year is “Journey Through Judges.” It will be held in the church sanctuary from 7:00pm-8:30pm for the Bible Class through adults. All are welcome. Please be prayerful for the 2023 VBS, the ministers, the singing groups and our Morton Church. The list of speakers and singing groups for each night and their contact information will be sent out by email with weekly announcements.
Children’s Vacation Bible School
VBS is rapidly approaching this year! Our theme is “Take the Plunge and Dive into Jesus!” Children’s VBS is scheduled from 6:45-8:30 pm each evening. We need many volunteers for teaching, tour guides, and crafts. Please use the following link to sign up to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AD22A3FCC43-vacation
For general questions see Sisters Holly Levy or Sheryl Kaiser. For craft questions see Sis. Kim Zeller. Visitors ages preschool (4yrs old)-8th grade who will be attending are asked to please sign up at the information center for planning purposes by July 15th. If you don't get signed up - don't worry, you are still welcome to attend!
6. Saturday – August 6, 2022 – Gateway Woods Auction
The Gateway Woods auction is coming up Saturday, August 6 if anyone has interest in going. Bro Nathaniel and Sis Tressa Leman are the auction representatives this year. If you would like to donate an item to Gateway Woods, please give it to them by July 15. • For more information click on the following link - https://gatewaywoods.org/get-involved/auction
7. August 23 – First Benefit Dinner Practice
Lord willing, we plan to have another Bible Class Benefit Dinner on November 12 and 13, 2022. The first practice begins Tuesday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Most practices are scheduled to last 1 ½ hours with the last four planned to be 2 hours. It is helpful to have everyone there to enjoy and participate in as many practices as possible. If you are unable to be there for the entire practice, please come for whatever time you can. Please see the attachment for more information and the entire practice schedule
A Look Ahead
1. July 17 – Julia Witzig and Matthew Stuber Wedding
2. July 21 – All Church Wedding Shower – Joe Ritthaler and Kaitlyn Grant
3. July 25-29 – Vacation Bible School
4. July 31 – 2022 Spring Memorandum – in afternoon service
5. August 3 – 5 – Elder/General Conference in Bluffton, IN
6. August 6 - All Church Wedding Shower 9am-Kayley Tanner & Gavin Ludeman
7. August 6 - Gateway Woods Auction
8. August 8 – Annual Sunday School Teachers Meeting
9. August 13 - All Church Wedding Shower 9am Case Baer & Madeline LaFont
10. August 13-14 - Church Family Weekend
11. August 14 - First Day of Sunday School
12. August 17 – Family Worship Night – “Faith in the Fire”