Monthly Reminders
Operation Christmas Child:
During the month of October we will be collecting $10.00 shipping money per box. Please make checks out to Samaritan’s Purse and put them in the box in the foyer. You may also designate on an offering envelope and label it as OCC. The goal for the church packing party on November 5 is $9,750.00 for 975 boxes. Additionally, there are empty OCC shoeboxes in the foyer. Return the boxes to the church when filled. Help us reach children around the world with the gospel message. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Heindel or Willard Umstead.
During the month of October we will be collecting $10.00 shipping money per box. Please make checks out to Samaritan’s Purse and put them in the box in the foyer. You may also designate on an offering envelope and label it as OCC. The goal for the church packing party on November 5 is $9,750.00 for 975 boxes. Additionally, there are empty OCC shoeboxes in the foyer. Return the boxes to the church when filled. Help us reach children around the world with the gospel message. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Heindel or Willard Umstead.
C.A.L.L. Ministries:
During the month of October they are in need of baby diapers (especially sizes 5, 6, 7). Please put your donations in the designated box in the foyer.
During the month of October they are in need of baby diapers (especially sizes 5, 6, 7). Please put your donations in the designated box in the foyer.
Download the October Calendar of events.
Special AnnouncEments
Lumberjack Retreat:
Lumberjack Retreat at Ludlow Falls is October 17 & 18. This year's Lumberjack Retreat has the following projects lined up: cut and split dead trees for firewood, clear honeysuckle brush, repair swimming hole stairs and other carpentry projects, maintenance of obstacle course, fencing by basketball/pickleball court, repair broken siding, painting projects, and renovation of south bathhouse. The cost of the retreat is FREE, and includes lodging and all meals. If you are staying at camp and need lodging, please indicate this on your registration. Pick up an insert at the Welcome Center, scan the QR code, and register by October 3.
Winter Warmth:
The Mercer County Winter Warmth Program, organized by Our Home Family Resource Center and the Celina Kiwanis Club, will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2024. Please consider donating new or clean gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Donations can be placed in the box located at the front doors. Please have items in by Sunday, October 12.
Staff Appreciation Month:
During the month of October, the congregation is invited to send a note of appreciation and thanks to the staff of Grace - Shawn, Peter, Sheri, and Mindy . In the foyer is a box for you to drop off cards and notes for them. A carry-in meal for Staff Appreciation will be on November 2 after the service. Please bring a side dish to share, everything else will be provided Additionally, after the meal, OCC is asking for volunteers to help bring up the items for the OCC packing party.
Chicken Dinner Tickets:
GraceLand Preschool is selling Chicken Dinner tickets as a fundraiser. Meals can be picked up Saturday, November 8, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. The tickets are $10.00 and the meal includes: 1/2 chicken, roll, chips, and cookie catered by Romer's Catering. People can purchase tickets by contacting the church office, or on Wednesday nights from Pastor Shawn, or on Sunday mornings from the table in the foyer.
Updates:
Please visit the Welcome Center and update the directory, birthdays and anniversaries, prayer chain, and call-em-all sheets. Please mark correct or make any necessary changes. Thank you!
Lumberjack Retreat at Ludlow Falls is October 17 & 18. This year's Lumberjack Retreat has the following projects lined up: cut and split dead trees for firewood, clear honeysuckle brush, repair swimming hole stairs and other carpentry projects, maintenance of obstacle course, fencing by basketball/pickleball court, repair broken siding, painting projects, and renovation of south bathhouse. The cost of the retreat is FREE, and includes lodging and all meals. If you are staying at camp and need lodging, please indicate this on your registration. Pick up an insert at the Welcome Center, scan the QR code, and register by October 3.
Winter Warmth:
The Mercer County Winter Warmth Program, organized by Our Home Family Resource Center and the Celina Kiwanis Club, will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2024. Please consider donating new or clean gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Donations can be placed in the box located at the front doors. Please have items in by Sunday, October 12.
Staff Appreciation Month:
During the month of October, the congregation is invited to send a note of appreciation and thanks to the staff of Grace - Shawn, Peter, Sheri, and Mindy . In the foyer is a box for you to drop off cards and notes for them. A carry-in meal for Staff Appreciation will be on November 2 after the service. Please bring a side dish to share, everything else will be provided Additionally, after the meal, OCC is asking for volunteers to help bring up the items for the OCC packing party.
Chicken Dinner Tickets:
GraceLand Preschool is selling Chicken Dinner tickets as a fundraiser. Meals can be picked up Saturday, November 8, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. The tickets are $10.00 and the meal includes: 1/2 chicken, roll, chips, and cookie catered by Romer's Catering. People can purchase tickets by contacting the church office, or on Wednesday nights from Pastor Shawn, or on Sunday mornings from the table in the foyer.
Updates:
Please visit the Welcome Center and update the directory, birthdays and anniversaries, prayer chain, and call-em-all sheets. Please mark correct or make any necessary changes. Thank you!