The Beacon

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October 9, 2022 Volume 64, No 41

this Sunday: October 9, 2022

Theme & Title: Running on Empty

Have you noticed how many of us are trying to function on less than our full capacity? Perhaps you or someone you love is feeling depleted, down, broken, even empty. Recent years have taken a toll on most of us. How do we replenish? In what ways have we been changed? How is God at work in the ups and downs? Join us as we explore the story of Naomi from the book of Ruth.

Please read Ruth 1: 1-22 to prepare.

Kelly Burke
Ordained COB Minister & Mental Health Therapist

Sunday, October 9
9:30 a.m.          Eat and Meet
10:30 a.m.        Worship

Monday, October 10
Church office closed.
6 p.m. Stewards Commission Meeting
6:30 p.m. Witness Commission Meeting

Tuesday, October 11
6:30 p.m. Nurture Commission Meeting
7:45 p.m. Staff Relations Meeting

Wednesday, October 12
Church office closed.
9:30 a.m.          Food Bank

Thursday, October 13
11:30 a.m. Worship Preview Meeting
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Friday, October 14

Saturday, October 15
2 p.m. BICYCLE Ride
5 p.m. Tech Team Meeting

Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!

Statistics 10/2/2022

Worship 54
Offering 9/25/2022 $1,852.00

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Food Bank on October 7:

16 Families served
38 Individuals in families

Weekly Announcements

• Eat and Meet continues at 9:30 with breakfast and conversation - we'll be learning something new and quirky about one another over breakfast at 9:30 Sundays mornings - come to Meet and Eat!

• We celebrated commitment with Pledge Sunday last week. You can still share your 2023 pledge:

  — in the offering plate,

  — by emailing (financial secretary) Barb Trout bmtrout1@gmail.com,

  — or bringing your card to the office.

• Join us for the last B.I.C.Y.C.L.E, ride of the year. The ride will be on Saturday, October 15, meeting at the Lifebridge Church at 2 pm and head south on the Pufferbelly Trail. Please let Brian Zehr know if you plan to join us or if you have any questions!

• Happy Birthday to Robyn Valdizon! Apologies for missing your name in this month’s birthday list!

Are You Registered to Vote in Indiana?

As we draw closer to Election Day on November 8, we’re reminded of how crucial voting is for us to care for our communities and our shared home. Make sure you are ready to vote in Indiana today! 

Important dates and deadlines to prepare for:

• The deadline to register is October 11.

• The deadline to apply for an Absentee Vote by Mail Ballot is October 27.

• The deadline to return Absentee Ballots is November 8 by 6:00 pm.

• For more resources and information on how to vote, click here.

Thank you for taking action to build healthier communities!