2024 August 18 Announcements
MONTHLY COLLECTION: Gateway Woods Children’s Home
CALENDARS: Church calendar, yearly calendar, young group calendar, national church calendar
SERMONS: Audio/Video
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Bro. Mark Streitmatter is planning on giving an exhortation to our Goodfield congregation this Wednesday, August 21st regarding preparing our hearts to search for a new minister for our pulpit. It would be really good for as many as possible to attend that evening as we discuss this very important step for our church.
Reminder about the Trail Life and AHG (American Heritage Girls) informational meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:00. The meeting for Trail Life is at the Roanoke AC church and at the Roanoke Fellowship Hall for AHG. For more information or questions please contact Sis. Amy Hinrichsen.
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Goodfield church is invited to Fairbury Fellowship Hall for a singing on Sunday, September 1st at 6:30 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet at the message center. Contact Sis. Joy Roth with any questions.
Bro. Alan & Sis. Joanne Roth will be hosting the GriefShare program at the Fellowship Hall beginning Sept. 9 at 6:30pm. It will continue for 13 weeks, each Monday evening. This program is for those experiencing grief of a spouse, child, parents or family member. It is open to everyone in the community. Please share if you know someone who can benefit from this faith-based program.
A big thank you to Jeremy and Joni Zacha for their 18+ years on the Rotating Potluck Committee. They are wanting to find replacements. If you would be willing to fill this role, please let Nate or Emily Sauder know.
NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The ETR (Elder Teaching Resource) Apologetics Committee is planning its fifth annual Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 9 in Smithville, OH. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first four conferences, with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, and “Does God Matter?” were well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination.
This year's theme is "I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith". All of us have questions, from a simple curiosity to deeper struggles to understand the world around us. The secular world is providing answers; often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. At the 2024 Apologetics Conference we will look at how we are equipped to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR Website. Registration is required so that Smithville can make adequate plans for food, materials, and staffing. We encourage Apostolic Christian ministers, Sunday School teachers, and spouses to register early as these topics relate directly to their church roles.
THANK YOU:
Felix and Audrey would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love with the passing of their son Jett. Thank you for all of the prayers, cards, meals, gifts and compassion as we navigate this loss. We love and appreciate you!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
September 15th: All church invite a friend