As we have finished the third quarter of the year, the Leadership Team wanted to pass along an update on how the church is doing budget-wise.  You may have noticed that the weekly giving reported in our program is usually short of the average weekly budget.  This is not unusual for the summer months, and in prior years the year-end giving has normally made up for most, if not all, of the summer shortfall.

The purpose in reporting this is not to sound any alarm, but just to keep everyone informed and to remind all of us to pray and participate in supporting the ongoing ministry of the church as God provides and leads.

As I reported to the congregation this past Sunday, giving was 71% of budget, or $148,492 under budget for the first 9 months.  Actual expenses for the same period were 98% of budget, or $9,815 less than budget.  In weekly terms this means we averaged a shortfall of $3,556 for 39 weeks.  In total dollars, giving was $84,247 or 19% less than during the same period last year.

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Leadership Team Members: Merlin Chestnut, Gail Habluetzel, Ron Beutler, Richard Cott, John Kelley, Bob Larson, Char Rundell, Kari Stratton

From the Staff
Thank you!

Meals on Wheels
November (Sign up in October)

November marks our church's next opportunity to serve the community by delivering Meals-On-Wheels.  

New volunteers are always needed, and the faithful deliverers are counted on.  It takes only a little over an hour of your time, and is a great family activity if you wish to involve your children. 

A sheet is available in the Parlor
to sign up for one or more time slots.

For questions, contact Jean Frigon at pjfrigon@yahoo.com.

Fall Family Supper
Fri., Oct. 31 :: 5-7p :: Come 'n' Go

Everyone is invited to our Fall Family Supper on Fri., Oct. 31st, 5-7:00p in the Multi-purpose Room. This is a “come 'n' go” so you can bring the family to eat before, after or instead of “trick or treating”. 

Choice of soups, relishes, drinks and desserts will be served, plus kid-friendly grilled cheese and PB&J sandwiches! There will be activities for young children.

The supper is sponsored by the Ark Preschool. There will be a basket for a free will donation.


There is a sheet in the Parlor to sign up if you wish to provide a food item for the Fall Family Supper. Thank you for serving in this way! 

 

Missionary of the Month
Rustin & Joy McClure

Rustin & Joy McClure, our Planting Pastor at Faith Connection Covenant Church (FCCC) in Washington, KS, are our October Missionaries of the Month. On Sunday, Oct. 5, FCCC celebrated their one year anniversary of weekly Sunday gatherings! This is a huge milestone for a church plant and they feel very blessed to have made it to this point.

Will you spend time this month supporting the McClure's by lifting them up in prayer?

Please pray:

• For continued unity in the church.
• That they continue to make strides toward their own sustainability.
• For the new leaders on their interim leadership team that just began.

High School Student Ministry

Middle School Youth Ministry

• Sun., Oct. 26
  - Sunday School // 10:15-11a 
• Wed. Oct. 29 // Power Hour Special Event
  Bonfire, Hayrack Ride, Hot dogs, S’mores & Exploring!  
  - 6-8p at Jana Cott's Farm (1977 Indian Rd)
  - Carpool with friends to and from
  - Wear old shoes and jeans; bring a flashlight and coat (dress for the weather)

Children's Ministry

• Sun., Oct. 26
  - Sunday School // 10:15a
  - Nursery (ages 0-3) // 9:00a & 11:15a Services & during Sunday School hour 
  - Children's Church // For ages 3-5 // During 9:00a Service
• Wed., Oct. 29 // Kid's Club Special Event: Fall Fun Night
  - 6:30-8p // Fellowship Hall
  * Kid's Club is open to any 2nd-5th grader, regardless if they attend our church or not...so invite   your friends!