Spiritual Growth

• October 7 |  Family Worship Night
• Guest Speaker: Bro. Phil Witzig "Why We Sing" – 7pm at the Fellowship Hall
• Join us in praying for our converts: Avery Braker, Reagan Braker, Rosie Knobloch, Victoria Leman, Addison Matlock, Colt Sauder, Jesse Sauder, Lana Wuthrich 

Discipleship

Youth Ministries

Church Family

• September/October | Visiting Opportunities
• Click HERE to sign up.
• If you have any questions, please contact Sis. Jane Kieser at 309-231-4336
•  October 4 | Hymn Sing & Potluck Dinner
• Meal at 5pm and Singing at 6:30pm at the Fellowship Hall. The Hymn Sign Committee will provide fried chicken, table service and drinks.
• Please sign up at the Kitchen Sign-Up to bring a side side to share.
• November 2 | All-Church Wedding Shower for Bro. Beau Kauffman and Sis. Toriana Steidinger
• 6-7pm in the Endeavor Room. The couple is registered at The Knot.
• November 6 | Restmor Sing and Pizza Dinner
• Join us at 5:45pm to sing at 6pm. All are welcome for singing and fellowship with the Restmor residents. Pizza will be served at the Fellowship Hall directly following. There will be a sign-up at the Information Center.
• November 8 | Deadline for 2027 Church Directory Updates – NO Pictures will be taken this year.
• If you are currently listed with an email address in the directory, you will receive an email from Bro. Phil Witzig in early October for any changes.
• Remember: Those you have graduated from high school or in the Young Group should have their own entry. Also, married children and their spouses can be included under your listing. You may list as many phone numbers and emails as needed. 
• November 14-15 | AC Covenant Chamber Choir
• The Choir is composed of talented singers from many different congregations including Detroit, Washington, Bloomington and more. They will perform a selection of songs on Saturday, November 14^th at 7pm at the Fellowship Hall. All are invited for the performance and dessert afterwards.
• They will join us for church on Sunday and sing a few songs following the morning service. Please look for signup opportunities to host members of the choir overnight and to bring desserts Saturday evening. Please direct any questions to Sis. Sheryl Kaiser. 
• Notice of Fellowship Hall Reservation Contact Change
• Sis. Sabrina Zeller will no longer be the FH Reservation Contact. For reservations or questions, contact Sis. Lisa Schrock and Bro. Alan Zimmerman. 
• Upcoming Weddings
• Bro. Beau Kauffman and Sis. Toriana Steidinger (Princeville) | December 13, 2026
• Talia Heinold and Hunter Whitaker | June 6, 2027
• Will Leman and Brooklyn Getz (Roanoke) | June 11, 2027

Local Community

• The Outreach team wants to thank the church for helping bring back our Pumpkin Festival booth after six years! A big thank you to the volunteers for their time and love while passing out Bibles to those in our community. Let's keep shining the love of Christ, together!
• October 5   Red Cross Blood Drive
• 12-5pm at the Fellowship Hall. Sign-up link coming soon.
• November 5 | LifeWise Evening of Impact
• Doors open at 5:30pm with Dinner to follow at 6:00pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Groveland.
• Please RSVP by October 15, 2026 HERE.

National Fellowship Opportunities

ACCFS

• For more information on these events, visit accounseling.org and click on Events.
• October 10 | Discipleship Foundations in Silverton, OR
• October 15 | Online Webinar – “Finding Renewal Amid Life’s Demands”
• November 20-22 | Marriage Retreat in Tucson, AZ. Save the Date!

Gateway Woods

HarvestCall

Onward Media

•   AC Central App – There is a section labeled “Leadership Library”. This library will give registered AC Central users access to appropriate content, including resources for general distribution including: 2026 Spring Memorandum, “Effectively Understanding & Sharing God’s Word” (Akron Conference), and “Effectively Understanding, Living, and Sharing God’s Word Elder Body Statement” (2026 Elder/General Conference). If you do not have the app, these documents can be found HERE.   
• Job Openings – Current positions available with Onward Media that serve the Apostolic Christian ministries can be found HERE.
   
  

LifePoints

“We would like to sincerely thank our church family for the faithful love, support, prayers, cards, gifts, and kindness you showed us throughout the last 2 years. During such a difficult time, your thoughtfulness and support meant more to us than words can express.  It was priceless.

We are so grateful to be surrounded by the family of God. Thank you for walking alongside us and making it abundantly clear to us that we are not alone. We love you!”

Beth Mott and family