PRAYER CONcERNS
Mike Buxton, Myron Buxton, the family of Jensen Denney, the family of Lester Flore, Sheryl Frahm, Norma Gardener, Garry Gray, Beverly Grilliot, Kairi Hehmeyer, Liz Johnson, Tyler Levi, Lee Linton, Linda Lloyd, Barb Lockwood, Kris Mann, Mike McKirnan, Rita Meihls, Tracy (Kuhn) Meihls, Evelyn Now, Amanda Pastoria, Matt Peterson, Steve Phillips, Larry Pingry, Joann Powell, Eileen Rhodes, Vern Schroyer, Carl Stuck.
Port-Shirt sewing
The James Cancer Center in Columbus has shared an ongoing need for port-shirts. We would like to contribute toward this effort. For more information contact Janna Hirschfeld or Rosemary Boomhower.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
We are seeking Thrivent Sponsors for several events: the OCC packing party, Reverse Trick or Treat, and the PJ party. Please help if you can.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
We are seeking Thrivent Sponsors for several events: the OCC packing party, Reverse Trick or Treat, and the PJ party. Please help if you can.
Adult Choir
Calling all singers! We would like to get some seasonal adult choir anthems ready for worship in the 9:00 service for All - Saints (1st Sunday in November) and sometime in Advent. We’ll rehearse in the front of the sanctuary at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday October 26th and November 2nd in preparation for All - Saints. We’ll look at an Advent piece or 2 during that time as well. All are welcome!
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers for 10/19/25 were given by were given by Mark & Cindy Hebert to the Glory of God in gratitude for the Vantilburg and Dieringer families
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.
WOW update
WOW returned October 8. Information fliers are available in the Narthex and on the table in the Lobby. We are looking for WOW volunteers to help with their upcoming program. We especially need Crew Leaders and Check-In people. Please contact Jenelle or call the office if you are interested.
advent devotional
Moriah Plattner is busy getting the Advent Devotional booklet put together for this year. If you would like to write a devotional, please contact Moriah or watch for her at church and pick out a verse.
Combined Worship Services
Council has scheduled two combined worship services for the remainder of 2025.
- November 16. Worship at 10:30, lunch in the Fellowship Hall, and a congregational meeting around noon.
- December 28. Worship at 10:30. This will be a service of lessons and carols. We will not have a pastor and will not be serving communion.
Grand lake orchestra concert
The Fall Concert will be held October 26 at 3:00 pm in our sanctuary. Mark your calendars and come to a fantastic afternoon of music.
Poinsettia orders
We are collecting Poinsettia orders for Christmas Eve until Nov. 4th. Order forms can be turned into the office or put into the blue correspondence box along with payment. These plants will be yours to pick up and take home after the services.
Santa's helpers
Santa's Helpers will be collecting money now through November for our early December deliveries. If you know of someone who should be added to our list of recipients, please contact Terry in the Office. Donations may be dropped off in the office, mailed to the church, or placed in the offering plate. Be sure to include a memo for Santa's Helpers.
Adult Study Group on Wednesday Evenings
"The Chosen" will be the topic of discussion during the Adult Study Group, which will be held at 6:30 pm every Wednesday during WOW in the parlor. All are welcome.
Festival of Tables
It is time again to think about decorating a table for the Festival of Tables. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Friday, December 5th from 9:00 am—7:00 pm will be the set-up date. Please contact: Beth Heiby, Mary Meyer, or Kim Gardner for additional information and if you are interested in decorating a table for this year’s festival.
Operation Christmas Child Update
We are collecting items during September and October. Totes for donations are located in the Narthex and near door #8. Packing Party this year will be 11/5/25. We are no longer allowed to pack bar soap in the boxes. Access the wish list here: https://a.co/fApEGqo