Bluffton North Announcements April 13, 2025
"A body of believers bound together by our love for Jesus Christ and his Word, reflecting God's love, grace and truth"
Bluffton North
● 2025 Theme – Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me.
● The Easter Program will be today during the afternoon service.
● Monday (4/14) is BN church cleaning starts at 6pm. If you are able to bring a vacuum and/or a step ladder it would be appreciated.
● Testimonies/ baptisms: We are looking forward to testimonies and baptisms the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. The converts are Elly Bertsch (Ryan/ Jessica), Maxton Rauch (Jadon/ Tundy), Addison Frauhiger (Jeremy/ Sally) and Ridge Stoller (Andy/ Jenna). Let’s lift them up in prayer and encourage them.
Thank You/Prayers
● Thank You - We want to thank you for the surprise cards and gifts sent to Cindy for her birthday while she was in the hospital for surgery and continued recuperation at home. Thanks also to those who have been bringing meals. We appreciate continued prayers for Cindy's healing. We are also asking for prayers for the results of Stan's PET scan as we see the oncologist on Monday, April 14th, for his interpretation and recommended treatment plan. We thank you so much for all of the prayers, love, provision, and support. It has helped tremendously to lighten our loads. We are so blessed to have such a loving church family and so many loving community friends. Stan & Cindy Geisel
Sunday School
● TODAY is the Deadline to register for VBS! Register online at: www.blufftonacvbs.com Deadline is April 13.
○ Order T-Shirts online at: apostolicvbs2025.itemorder.com **Please pass this information along to anyone who may want to attend or who has attended in previous years.
● The SOS Spring Party is this Wednesday at Lancaster Park @ 6:30pm, weather permitting. We will have dinner, games, and a praise singing. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the back up plan is KA.
• Apostolic Christian AC Church Camps for 2025: registration is now open for the following camps:
*High School Girls Camp (June 6-8 Lexington, IL)
* High School Boys Camp (June 6-8 West Lebanon, IN)
* Jr High Girls Camp (June 12-15 Tiskilwa, IL)
* Jr High Boys Camp (June 13-15 Monticello, IL)
Harvest Call has created one centralized website for all camp registrations. You will need to create an account and add your child as a family member to register them for camp. Click here to register. If you have questions, contact information is provided for each camp on the website. Click here for the announcement that references the camps.
Church Opportunities
● Valparaiso hymn sing- All are invited to attend a hymn sing and ice cream social hosted by the Valparaiso church Saturday, May 3rd. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for anyone wanting to stay the night for Sunday services. Please register for the event at https://www.valpoac.org/hymn-sing-and-ice-cream
To book a hotel room, go to https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=VPZIN&qCiD=03&qCiMy=042025&qCoD=04&qCoMy=042025&qGrpCd=ACC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=1251%20Silhavy%20Road%20South,%20Valparaiso,%20IN,%20US&srb_u=1&qRmFltr= Any questions please contact anyone on the committee. Thanks! -Adam and April, John and Pam, Rodney and Sheena
● Today is the last Sunday to sign up for the Easter Sunrise Service. The service will be at the Fellowship Hall and will include special music, an Easter message, and breakfast. Dress will be casual. Music will begin at 7:00 AM with the message starting promptly at 7:15. Plan to arrive early. The service and breakfast will conclude in time for families to return home and get changed for morning church. Two lists are posted on the bulletin board - an attendance list and a food list. If you plan to attend, please put your name on the attendance list. Additionally, if you plan to bring food, put your name on the food list also. If it is not convenient to help with food, there will be a donation box that morning. Feel free to invite guests from the community, but we would like to know in advance approximately how many are coming. You may still sign up this week by notifying Lyle & Connie Kaehr, Courtney & Jodi Pfister, or John & Pam Reinhard.
● All are welcome to enjoy the annual Easter caroling at 7 p.m. this Wednesday at Bluffton North. If you want to sing in the general choir, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. Otherwise, please come by 6:45 p.m. so we can start promptly at 7 p.m. Contact Chet Baumgartner with any questions.
● Christian Care is accepting candy donations for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The event will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Please drop off any donations at Door 1 or Door 12.
Miscellaneous
● Calendars are attached.