8/6/17 Announcements

Sunday 8/6 - Collection for ACCFS

August 8-11 Brotherhood Conference

• Prayer - As we prepare for the final days, please remember to pray for the conference and that God will be glorified and the church body strengthened as the elders discuss the concerns and issues facing believers today.  Your prayers for the deliberations of the meetings are appreciated.
• Volunteer Schedule - For those who haven’t picked up their volunteer schedules, we will have them in the North Hall during lunch today.  
• Monday Set Up Crew - the rental equipment will be here by 10am. Lunch will be provided.
• Friday Volunteer Parking
• if your shift to volunteer is before 9:00 AM on Friday, please meet at the Mennonite church and there will be shuttles to bring you to church.  The shuttles will be available then when you need to get back to your vehicle.  If that is a hardship for anyone, please come to church to park.  If possible, please carpool on Friday to limit the number of cars.
• For those whose shift begins after 9:00 AM, we are planning to have you park at the church, however, if the church lot is full, we will send out an email instructing you where to park – most likely at the Mennonite church and the shuttles will be available.
• Conference Schedule
• Tuesday 8/8
• 1:00 PM    Elder Committee Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• 7:15 PM    Church Service in Sanctuary
• Wednesday 8/9
• 8:30 AM    Elders’ Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• Thursday 8/10
• 8:30 AM    Elders’ Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• 1:00 PM    HarvestCall Representative Meeting in Basement
• 6:30 PM    Elders, Ministers and Wives Meeting in Sanctuary
• 7:00 PM    Singing at Fellowship Hall (open to all)
• 8:30 PM    Guests Meet Hosts
• Friday 8/11
• 8:00 AM    Song Service in Sanctuary
• 9:00 AM    General Conference Begins

Sunday 8/20 - Family Mission Night at the Fellowship Hall 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Come and journey around the world as you hear Bro. Scott and Sis. Mandy give an update about their work in Haiti, Sis. Rachel Fehr about her experience in the U. A. E. and Bro. Fred and Sis. Jodi share about their calling to serve as a helicopter pilot in Papua New Guinea.

Monday 8/21 - Harvest Call Haiti Dairy Program Benefit Dinner - This fund raiser for the Good Vision Farm will be held at  Fair Oaks Farm in the Farm House Restaurant Conference Center at 3:00 CDT  A flyer with details is posted on the North Hall bulletin board.   Seating is limited so please RSVP by August 10.  If you have any questions about this interesting and informative event or the Haiti Dairy Program/Good Vision Farm contact Bro. Brent Hodel.

August 25-26 - Annual Homecoming Day Benefit for the Nursing Home - Please check the bulletin board across from the ladies restroom for information as well as sign-up sheets for help.  We are in need of pop donations, homemade pies, workers as well as a clean-up committee.  If you are interested in getting involved with our benefit this year, contact Sis. Patsy Kaeb at the Nursing Home to see how you can help.

Sunday School

• Sign Up for 3 year old Sunday School - There is a signup sheet on the north hall bulletin board for all students who will be three years of age by Sept 1st.
• Monday 8/21 - Sunday School Teachers/Ministers Annual Meeting at 6:00 - It will be at the Fellowship Hall. Teachers and ministers will receive communication shortly.
• Sunday 8/27 -Sunday School Starts (this is different from what is in the church directory)

Looking Ahead

Sunday 8/20 - Bloomington Church Welcome - All incoming and returning students at Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, or Illinois Wesleyan, and their parents, are invited to a Welcome Dinner at the Bloomington church at 4:00 pm. Everyone is also welcome to join us for worship in Bloomington church for the day!