2025 August 17 Announcements
MONTHLY COLLECTION: Gateway Woods Children’s Home
CALENDARS: Church calendar, yearly calendar, young group calendar, national church calendar
SERMONS: Audio/Video
SUNDAY SCHOOL COLLECTION ITEM: Shampoo (regular sized bottles) for the Heart House
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Beginning Monday, September 8 at 6:30 pm Bro. Alan & Sis. Joanne Roth will begin the GriefShare program at the Fellowship Hall Gathering Room. GriefShare is a faith based, 13-week program to help those walking their grief journey with videos and group discussion. Please share with anyone in your community who may benefit from this program.
Technology in Our Lives: Opportunities and Cautions
Presented by Brother Jon Moser (Member of the Emerging Technology Committee) at 7pm at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
This presentation is designed for families of all ages to explore the role of technology in our daily lives. We will highlight the positive ways technology can enhance connection, learning, and faith, while addressing areas where caution is needed. Topics include:
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Social Media: Building community and sharing positivity while navigating potential pitfalls like comparison and misinformation.
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Privacy:
Protecting personal information in an increasingly connected world.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Understanding how AI tools can support education and creativity, and where discernment is required.
• Other key topics shaping our digital lives.
Join us to learn practical tips for using technology wisely, fostering balance, and aligning its use with our values as a church family.
Our church Invite a Friend is scheduled for Sunday, September 21. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t invite any guests! There will be a 4:30 supper at the fellowship hall followed by a singing. We encourage all who can, to invite and come, as this is a great opportunity to connect with our church. Please RSVP on the sheet at the message center by September 14. Please contact Bro. Dan & Sis. Susan Meister; Bro. Toby & Sis. Julia Plattner or Sis. Sara Glueck with any questions.
It’s time for the annual HeartLine/Heart House Pie in the park. If you would be willing to bring a pie, or volunteer to help cut the pies August 22 at the Heart House, please sign up at the message center. Thank you in advance! Contact Sis. Judy Musselman with any questions.
Heartline and Heart House will be having a Bake Sale during the Spaghetti Supper on August 28th and are looking for baked goods to be donated. Please sign-up here if you can bring baked goods. All baked goods need to be brought to the Heart House by noon on Thursday, August 28th. Supper is from 3:30-6:30pm at the Heart House (300 Reagan Drive, Eureka) with dine-in in the Community Room and carry-out through the front office.
NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The third annual Grafted Gathering — an adoption and foster families support day — will be held Saturday, September 20 at the Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Come be encouraged, learn, and share with others walking the same journey. Registration is now open! Find more details and register here.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Save the Date. Our Annual Eureka Home Family Fest will take place Saturday, October 4th at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall from 4-8 PM. Please check the bulletin board or the Nursing Home website for more information on the food booths, children’s activities, and auctions. Traditional auction item donations will NOT be needed this year since the online auction will be focused on services, meals, and activities. Detailed information for donations may be sent to the Home or emailed (LINK - eachauction@gmail.com) to the auction committee by September 27th. Items for the Bake Sale will also be needed. This is an opportunity to share and enjoy the gifts God has given to each of us. Please see Sisters Jill Wagner, Jenise Wiegand, Melissa Rokey or Sarah Glueck with any questions.
Please update your calendar for the November Family Hymn Sing to Saturday, November 15.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT:
We rejoice with Bro. Zach & Sis. Serena Wiegand as they were blessed with a baby girl, Amara Leigh on August 14th.