2025 August 31 Announcements
MONTHLY COLLECTION:
Our collection for the month of September is for Hospital Lumiere (HarvestCall). This is a church collection established to provide support of missionary, work team or supporting activities relative to Hospital Lumiere in Haiti.
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
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
This Wednesday evening we plan to have a testimony night. Bro. Kevin Wiegand will share some of his experiences as a firefighter. This will be at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 and everyone is welcome.
Everyone is invited to an outdoor singing next Sunday, September 7th at 6:15 at Bro. Art & Sis. Pam Wiegand’s residence, weather permitting. Please bring your own chairs.
The Adult Friends Bible Studies will be held each Sunday morning in September at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Room. Bro. Nathan Wiegand plans to lead these studies. Please be prayerful for Bro. Nathan and all those who attend.
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.
The ACTIVE program is looking for an additional 2-3 individuals to help with the 3-year-old through 4th grade classes. They also need a couple or 2 individuals to help with the Junior High class. ACTIVE runs twice a month starting October 1st-March 18th. Please contact Bro. Curt or Sis. Larisa Wettstein with any questions and if you are interested in helping.
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:
· Social Media: Building community and sharing positivity while navigating potential pitfalls like comparison and misinformation.
· Privacy: Protecting personal information in an increasingly connected world.
· 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. Please RSVP using this link by Sunday, September 7th if you plan to attend. Contact Bro. Randy or Sis. Roxy Blunier with any questions.
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.
Save the Date: All church shower for the following couples: Maribeth and Isaiah Streitmatter, Anna Wiegand and Drendon Stickling and Brenda Rosa and Jason Folkerts.
Sunday, September 28th immediately following church at the Fellowship Hall. Please bring $5 to $10 and a paper product for each couple. Everyone including spouses and kids are welcome to attend. A simple snack will be served. Questions…see Sis. Shannon Roth or Sis. Laura Wiegand
The Annual Eureka Home
Family Fest
will take place Saturday,
October 4th at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall from 4-8pm. Please check the Home website (
EACH Family Fest Auction Wishlist ) 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. Please see list below for suggestions and feel free to add your own great ideas!
Your Detailed Information for donations may be sent to the Home or auction committee email at
eachauction@gmail.com 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 Sara Glueck if you need any questions answered.
Ideas for auction:
Ladies brunch/lunch
Babysitting
Landscape cleanup/flower planting
Interior painting
Steak dinner
Travel getaway
Housecleaning
Handyman
Pool & pizza party
Fishing or boating trip
Dish/dessert for potluck
Fresh produce with delivery
Tubing on the Mackinaw with lunch
Horseback riding
Sewing/mending
Baking for church lunch
Meal with delivery
Kids activity day with lunch
Shopping trip
Share your skills with art/painting/baking lessons
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:
Please update your calendar for the November Family Hymn Sing to Saturday, November 15.
PRAYER REQUEST:
From Jeff and Angel Clarkson: Jeff’s Father, Steve Clarkson, is receiving a double lung transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Jeff will be temporarily re-locating with his Mom and Dad from Illinois to Cleveland on September 3rd. This process can take 3-6 months before they return home. Please join us in prayer covering their family, the medical team, and certainly the donor and their family. Angel will be staying home with their Daughter Ava (16).
All are welcome to
follow the Facebook page for updates: Steve and Kathy’s Lung Transplant Journey.
REPENTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The angels are rejoicing with us as Peter Blunier has given his heart to the Lord in repentance. Peter is the son of Bro. Troy and Sis. Carrie Blunier. Please pray for Peter as he begins his walk with Jesus.