Announcements

·       Testimonies will be this Wednesday at 7:00 for Selena Witten and Madison Gerber; testimonies this Saturday at 6:45 for Zion Beiswanger, Joel Rink, Gracie Rink, Haleigh Reinhard and Madalynn Reinhard; and Baptisms Sunday at 11:45.

·       Testimonies/baptisms at BC on Wednesday March 19th at 7:00 for Andrew McAfee and Dane & Chantel Beiswanger. 

·       New Convert- Harper Craighead, daughter of Eric/Annie, began her repentance.

·       We would like to thank our church family and friends for the many prayers, cards, gifts, food, love and support during Trent’s illness and passing. The Family of Trent Reimschisel

·       The New Beginnings Class will be meeting this afternoon at the Fellowship Hall. Our topic of discussion will be The Nature of God vs. The Nature of Man.

·       Just a reminder that ACTIVE is this week, Wednesday 2/19 at the FH. Please drop students off at 6:45 pm and pick up at 8:15 pm. Check this link to help with snack if you would like to! Thanks!

·       Harvest Call Projects will be meeting this coming Thursday, in the Fellowship Hall basement, from 9 am till 2 pm. All ladies are welcome to join us for part of the day, or for the whole day. If you are planning to stay for the whole day, please bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and water are provided. Thank you for helping us to provide for the needs of others.

·       The Apostolic Homeschool Group will be performing the Lamplighter Theater production, “Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince”. This is a great character-building story for the whole family. Please join us this Thursday (20^th) and Friday (21^st) at 7PM and Saturday (22^nd ) for a matinee performance at 2:00 PM at Life Community auditorium. No tickets are required, donations are appreciated.

·       Wednesday Family Church Service- Join us February 26th at BN for a Light Pizza Meal and fellowship before church services. Doors will open at 5:50 with food served from 6:00-6:35. Singing will begin in the assembly at 6:45. Please use this link to sign up so we can know how many to plan for.

·       The Young Group would like to provide a night out for couples with young children. So for whoever is interested, on Friday, February 28th, feel free to drop your kids off at Kingdom Academy any time after 5:00 pm. Your kids will be kept entertained and pizza will be provided for supper. We’d like to know how many children to expect so please sign them up using this link! Anyone outside of the young group wanting to help watch the kids are more than welcome to as well. Please contact Claire Craighead (260.273.3113) with any questions. Could you put this in the announcements for me?

·       Loving Shepherd Ministries’ Annual Benefit Auction is on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wells Co. 4-H Building in Bluffton. Your partnership helps vulnerable children reach their God-given potential in Haiti, Ethiopia and the U.S.!

Click here for event details.  Dinner & Silent Auction begin at 4:30pm Live Auction begins at 5:30pm 

You can donate new items until February 25^th at the LSM office weekdays from 9AM – 4PM (1935 N. Main St., Bluffton). Call 260-824-9000 with any questions.

To donate food, please click here - 2025 LSM Food and Help Sign Up. Contact Jill Fiechter (307-6594) with any questions. 

·       Enrollment for Kingdom Academy preschool is open through March 4^th. Spots are limited. Please contact Gracie Rinkenberger 260-273-6030 if you would like to enroll your child or if you have any questions.

·       The Music Committee is putting together a Song Leader Workshop on Saturday morning, March 8th at 8:30am in the Country Church auditorium. We anticipate the workshop to last approx 2 - 2.5 hours. Coffee and snacks will be provided! We encourage anyone who is interested in leading groups for Sunday School programs, VBS or Song Leading in general to attend. Please fill out the following form to sign up: Song Leader Workshop Signup If you have any questions contact anyone on the Music Committeee.

·        Join us for the 2025 ACCFS Discipleship Conference titled Elements of Discipleship. This will take place on March 15^th at Bluffton North.

·       Get to Know ACCFS—Did you know that ACCFS staff conducts conferences and workshops that are open to any church attendee? On March 15, Bluffton North will be hosting the Discipleship Conference. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and fellowship with others from many different states. See attachment for more information. If you’d like to bring food, please click here.

·       Gateway Woods is still looking for houseparents. Attached is a flyer regarding this need.

Serving lunch today: Nick & Jessica Fiechter

Please pray for this family living abroad: Aaron & Bobbie Howley

Bluffton Bible Cast: Listen here.

Intercessory Prayer Opportunity: LetUsPray365@gmail.com