Announcements

1. Young Adult (ages 18-25) Summer Sunday School starts June 7th 

The goal of this class is to provide interactive biblical teaching along with opportunity for discussion and fellowship  within this peer group.  The class will include 6 lessons in the Book of 1 John, meeting on Sunday mornings, beginning on June 7th, and  continue approximately every other Sunday through July and August. The class will meet at the Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and be led by Bros. Nathaniel Kaiser, Trent  Kieser, and Keith Schick. Individuals that fall within the age range of will receive a personal invitation to participate  that includes more details. If you have any questions, please see Bro Trent Kieser or a member of the Spiritual  Growth E4 team. 

2. June 22-26 – Kids Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:30pm 

We are very excited for this opportunity to invest in our youth! Please prayerfully consider volunteering by using the  link below. Detailed descriptions for each volunteer position are included in the sign-up genius link. • Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5A82DABFBC43-64056269-2026  • Registration Link for registering your children and their friends:  

https://mortonvbs2026.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/  If you have any questions please contact: Sheryl Kaiser, Angie Schick, Holly Levy, or Carley Baer. 

3. June 22-26 – Adult Vacation Bible School 7:00- 8:30pm 

The theme this year is the "Holy Spirit". It will be held in the church sanctuary. All are welcome! The list of speakers, topics for each night, and their contact information is attached with the weekly  announcements. Please be prayerful and encouraging to them. 

4. July 5-August 9 – New Children’s Choir on Sunday mornings 

Sunday School students going into 1st-8th grade are encouraged to participate and will be led by Sis Larissa Steffen. It will take place during morning church between the end and start of Sunday school years.  The goal is to create a culture of singing and worship, and introduce the students to music or to enhance their current knowledge.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Sis. Brooke Kaiser. Please be prayerful for this new endeavor and for  Sis. Larissa Steffen. 

5. Gateway Woods Auction 

Online auction will open at 8 AM on Wednesday, July 29th - In person auction will be Saturday, August 1st. • Please turn any donations in to Bro. Nathaniel and Sis. Tressa Leman by Sunday, July 12th. If you have a vacation home, please consider donating a couple night’s stay. This is a big-ticket item for the auction  and they are asking for your generosity in this area. 

Tools, electronics, children’s items, recreation items (camping equipment, bicycles, volleyball and baseball  equipment etc.) go particularly well. Collectibles (figurines, plate collections, etc.) are difficult to sell and strongly discouraged. There will be a link to an Amazon wish list that will be going out via email to help aid in donation ideas.

6. Visiting Opportunities – May/June 

Here is the link to sign up for visiting opportunities for our Morton church family: 

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AD22A3FCC43-63789730-visiting You will sign up to visit one or more people during the specified month on the sign up. If you have any questions,  contact Sis Jane Kieser at 309-231-4336 

7. Silver Lining Topic Authors Needed 

The Silver Lining invites your contribution toward a September 2026 reader-submitting issue: Spiritual Lessons  from Seasoned Brethren: Relate How Experienced Believers’ Examples Have Enhanced Your Focus on Biblical Living  in the Spirit “Philippians 3:17”. Length of text should be 600 words or less. Deadline is July 15. Email your contribution to features@acsilverlining.org 

8. August 15-16 – Sister Heart 2026 in Canaan, Ohio 

We are happy to invite the women of your church to Sister Heart 2026.  Registration is due July 6. Online registration: https://forms.gle/JX24qUzwKvUPsYpd7

A Look Ahead

1. June 22-26 – Vacation Bible School 

2. June 28 – Last Day of Sunday School & Sunday School Picnic 

3. June 30 – All Church Baby Shower – Alexa Zeller 

4. August 5-8 – Elder Conference – Ellington, CT