- Note from the Treasurer: September giving was $8,195 compared to budget of $8,526. Year to date giving remains above budget.
- NEOCHtoberfest: The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is hosting its annual fundraiser, NEOCHtoberfest on Saturday, October 24th from 7-10 pm. Christina Stehouwer has been serving on NEOCH’s board and would like to extend an invitation to members of the congregation who would be interested in attending and/or sponsoring the event. Please use the link to purchase tickets and/or sponsorships for the upcoming event: https://www.neoch.org/neochtoberfest. If you are interested in attending but are unable to purchase a ticket, please see Christina – she has extra tickets!
- Encounter Invitation: All are welcome to “Encounter,” a monthly gathering led by Ted Steiner and Anita Yoder. We meet at 7 pm at First Baptist Church in Shaker Heights for a time of silence, singing, and sharing, with snacks after! We think it is very important to build community with one another, listening together for God’s loving voice. Please feel free to invite any neighbors or friends who might enjoy and benefit from our gathering. Upcoming dates are: Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 13
- MMN Prayer Request: Praise God with Kate Widmer, who serves at La Prairie Church of Montbéliard, France, for a season of rest, as her life and ministry slowed down over the summer. Now that the school year has begun again, pray for stamina to keep up with the increased demands she encounters.
