Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

OCC's goal is to prepare 150 shoe boxes for kids around the world this Christmas.  These kids will not only receive a few small toys, clothing, and/or toiletry items, they will also receive coloring books and age appropriate literature that shares with the the gospel.  These kids have an opportunity to participate in a class that will further teach them and answer questions.  Your money and material donations are making an eternal difference!

OCC is collecting:

• Bar Soap (need 150)*
• Hard Candy (Starburst, Skittles, mints,,, no chocolate!  It melts!)*
• OCC Envelopes*

College Luncheon Sign Up This Week!

College Lunch Sign Up!

Help us make an awesome Potato and Salad Bar!  If it can go on a potato, then we are hoping to provide it!  We are planning on having both baking potatoes and some sweet potatoes. 

There will be a list at the Ministry Counter this Sunday so you can sign up.  Feel free to do a write in!

Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the fun!

What's Next for Encounter Student Ministry?

Encounter Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)

Encounter has just ended a study and before we jump into the next one we are taking a break!

Encounter Game Night
Sunday October 5th 6-8 pm @ LB

This is a great opportunity for students to join in and have some fun!  Friends are welcome and they love games too!  Students are encouraged to bring a munchie and/or a 2-liter to share.

Speed of Light Begins Sunday October 12th

Life can be tough as a teenager, and it definitely comes with its hardships: breakups, homework, navigating relationships, not making the team, rejection, and getting picked on. These are just to name a few.

In this series, Speed of Light, we’ll watch as three teenagers are put together for a school project. They become closer and closer as each student faces a hardship in their lives. They will have to figure out how to navigate through them.

As a parent, I have always valued opportunities to help my kids process these types of issues in positive ways.  That is often easier to do when you are not in the midst of one of these crisis.

Encounter Student Ministry is a resource to you and your students.  We care about being a part of your team when it comes to helping your teen walk with God.  Studies like Speed of Light is one way that we use to open real discussions.  We hope to see your teenagers for Speed of Light.

OCC Collects Bar Soap and Hard Candy

Operation Christmas Child

As OCC enters its final month of preparation for blessing 150 kids around the world with shoeboxes and the gospel, there will be many ways that you can join in!

Beginning this week, OCC is collecting:

• Bar Soap (need 150)*
• Hard Candy (Starburst, Skittles, mints,,, no chocolate!  It melts!)*
• OCC Envelopes*

* These items can be dropped off in the OCC bin near the Ministry Counter.

** OCC Envelopes are located near the Ministry Counter.  They are decorated by our kids and have a dollar amount on them ranging from $1 to $25.  To participate simply pick up an envelope, enclose that dollar amount and put the enclosed OCC sticker on the outside.  Then drop it in the offering bag or slot at the welcome center.  With the smaller dollar amounts, this is a great opportunity to have kids participate in sending boxes to other kids!  All funds raised will go toward OCC in the way of postage and materials.

500 Turkeys Meal Nomination is Now Open!

The Nomination Site is Now Open!

If you are a family in need, or you know a family that you would like to bless this Thanksgiving as a result of hardship they are facing, the 500 Turkey's Nomination page is where you go (Click here).

Reminder: LB is collecting YAMS!  

Pick some up the next time you are at the grocery and drop them at the 500 Turkeys display!  Our goal is 200+ cans.

Ministry Monday Hosted Kairos Prison Ministry

"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' "He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'  (Matthew 25:44-45 NIV)

This Monday, Bill Bennett joined us and shared what God is doing through Kairos Prison Ministry at prisons throughout our country including both the Westville Correctional Facility and the Indiana State Prison.

This is a ministry that strives to give hope through the saving message of Jesus to all those incarcerated.  They have made it easy for us to be a part of this ministry.

Watch in the future for opportunities to:

• Join in prayer vigils for prisoners in our prisons
• Bake cookies (each weekend service to a prison requires 3500-5000 DOZEN cookies!)
• Sponsor prisoners participation financially
• Sharing Christ's love creating place mats (Children-friendly activity)
• Creating a poster (Group-friendly activity)
• Attend a closing program

THIS WEEKEND (OCT. 4-6) YOU CAN PRAY FOR
KAIROS' OUTREACH AT THE INDIANA STATE PRISON.

New Women's Study Begins 10/2!

New Women's Study on Ephesians

Looking for an opportunity to connect with other women and grow closer to God?  Look no further!

Thursdays beginning October 2nd
6:30-7:30 PM sharp
Life Bridge - Kids Area (Basement)

Hard to find the time?  This is one of the best things you can do to benefit your family.  Setting this hour aside will add focus and perspective to the rest of life.  Don't miss out!