June 15, 2025
Tami Leman • June 17, 2025
Announcements
1. Volunteer Opportunity
The HarvestCall Child Sponsorship board is seeking a new volunteer to manage child sponsorship office operations in Morton. Sis. Cathy Koch has volunteered for many years and wishes to transition out of this role. For more information about this 20 hr/week ministry volunteer position, please visit harvestcall.bamboohr.com/careers
2. June 15 – 21 – Bible Class Mission Trip
The Bible Class would like once more to express their thanks to the church for its support of the upcoming mission trip. Please pray for our safety, and that we could make the most of our opportunity to provide a Christ like example to the many kids with whom we will spend the week from June 15 through June 21 at Camp Grace in Georgia.
3. Sunday, June 29, 4pm – Sunday School Picnic at the Fellowship Hall Shelter
Food, Drink, and Table Service will be provided. There is no sign-up sheet, and all are invited.
4. July 7-11 – 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/10C0D4CA5A82DABFBC43-57032476-2025
This year we ask you to sign up by registering your children and their friends online. Follow the link below to our VBS website to sign up. Please share this link with friends and family in the community. If you have any questions please contact: Sheryl Kaiser, Angie Schick, Holly Levy, or Carley Baer. Registration Link: https://mortonvbs2025.myanswers.com/wonder-junction/
5. July 7-11 – Adult Vacation Bible School
The theme this year is “A Jet Through Revelation” 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 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.
6. July 13 – August 3 – Summer Sunday School
We are looking for volunteers to teach. You can teach one Sunday or all four! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Bro Ben Hartter.
7. Gateway Woods Auction Items Needed
Please consider generously donating items for the Gateway Woods auction. If you have a vacation home, consider donating a couple night’s stay as this is a popular big-ticket item. There will also be a link to an Amazon wishlist that will be going out via email to help aid in donation ideas. Please deliver your items to Bro Nathaniel and Sis Tressa Leman by July 16. The Gateway Woods auction will be Saturday, August 2. Online auction bidding begins at 8 am, Wednesday, July 30.
8. Tuesday, August 12 at 6pm – Restmor Ice Cream Social
The Restmor Board of Directors is excited to announce the return of the annual ice cream social. More details will follow as the event gets closer. Please mark your calendars for a special evening of fellowship with the residents, families, and staff of Restmor.
A Look Ahead
1. June 24 – All Church Shower – Nathen Johnsen and Allison Rapp
2. June 28 & 29 – Church Family Weekend – 28-Testimonies and 29-Baptisms
3. June 29 – Last Day of Sunday School/Sunday School Picnic
4. July 7–11 – Vacation Bible School
5. July 17 – All Church Shower – Fred Sollberger and Lisa Martin
6. Sunday, September 28, Wednesday, October 1 and Sunday, October 5 - Photo Sessions for the 2026 Church Directory
E4 Church Leadership Model
• E4 is the abbreviation for our new shared church leadership model because of the message in Ephesians 4 to the early church to: Edify, Equip, Empower, and Evangelize.
• Please note that a visual of the new E4 Leadership Structure is on display near the Information Center, featuring the members of the E4 Leadership Council.
• We are in the middle of featuring each of the six Ministry Areas. The first two weeks highlighted the two UPREACH Ministry Areas – Worship and Spiritual Growth. Over the last two weeks, we covered two of the three INREACH Ministry Areas – Discipleship and Youth Ministries.
• INREACH is focused on our horizontal relationship within our church family, including teaching, mentoring, youth programs, and church family care and fellowship.
o The Church Family Ministry Area Team will be led by Bro. Clint Heinold and Sis. Stephanie Heinold, with Bro. Fred Funk serving as the Minister Liaison.
o Members of the team include: Brother Denny Wells; Sisters Wendy Braker, Audrey Dubert, Sheryl Kaiser, Jane Kieser, Geana Tanner, and Debbie Wells