Announcements for september 22, 2024

The next ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean up will be on Sunday, September 22nd. We will meet at our church to view the video prior to venturing out for the clean up at our location on M-32.  All are welcome!!!

The next Float Meeting will be on Monday, September 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. in a classroom across from the         kitchen. Please join us. If you have any questions, please contact Patti Byce at 989-335-0336.

Worship on the Beach. We will celebrate on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.  Bring a friend, and a joyful spirit.  Saturday night service will continue at 5:30 p.m.  We will carpool from the church and travel to the beach property at 6:30 p.m.  The service and time of fellowship will last from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  

SALT will be traveling to Knaebe's Apple Farm on Sunday Sept 29. We will meet at church after the 10:30       service and car pool up. We will eat pizza and enjoy all the activities. Please feel free to bring children to enjoy the petting zoo and playground! Any questions please contact Danielle McDonald or Rachael Techel.
Next weekend we will collect the noisy offering which will be used to support the Boys and Girls Club of    Alpena, so don’t forget to bring your change!

Join us for our Autumn Educational Opportunities, which run through October 23.  Pastor John is holding a Bible Study on “Luther’s Small Catechism for Adults” and Miss Nena is leading a Bible Study on “Messy People: Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes.” Each class length is 1 hour.  Pastor John’s Class meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 5:30 p.m. and Miss Nena’s class also meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Pastor John and Nena are inviting you to come to their house (1921 Long Rapids Road) for a fireside chat on September 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  We will sit by the firepit near the river (or in the house or gazebo) and talk about life, hope, grace and the love of God (no agenda).  Come for 15 minutes or for 2 hours.

The Forget-Me-Nots will not meet on the first Tuesday of October, but on Thursday, October 3 for an outing to Knaebe's Apple Farm.  Please register by contacting Joanne Huggler (989-356-6532) or Ann Hardesty (989-590-2055) so that a carpool can be organized. Let us know if you would like a ride or are willing to drive.  We will leave the church parking lot at 11:30 am. We hope you will join us.

God has blessed some of us with companions that cannot speak, and yet they love and offer us comfort.  Pastor John will offer a blessing on your pet from 10-12 on Saturday, October 5th, at the church. You do not need to be a member of this church in order to take part in this blessing event.

The Singles Retreat is set for October 11th.  Come explore the vision of “A Joyful Single Life in Christ.” This event will take place at 1921 Long Rapids Road at 6:00 p.m.  There is no cost. Ages 18-100 are invited.

Mark Your Calendars:  There will be a Fall Fresh-Up for the whole church building on October 12th from 9:00 a.m. -  12:00 p.m.  Please come and help freshen up our building this Fall.

Christians in Action - CIA will begin to meet every 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:30 service, beginning Oct 13. All teens 6-12 grades are welcome! Any questions, please contact Danielle McDonald.

The Annual Meeting will be Sunday, October 20th, right after the 9:00 a.m. service. Please note: There will be only one service (Sunday 9:00 a.m.) that weekend. Packets will be available by October 6th in the Narthex.