Continued prayers. As many of you know, Toby came home last Thursday. He has been doing physical therapy and getting stronger every day. We have seen an oncologist for treatment and direction. Toby is scheduled for an MRI on Monday. Test results will be sent out for further evaluation. We are unsure of when we will hear the results. We are truly amazed with how God is gently leading our steps. We are filled with so much peace and joy; we know that this is because we are covered in prayer. That you all for your prayers, cards and meals as it helps us to focus on healing. Please know that we will continue to update everyone with any news that pertains to our journey. We ask that questions be minimal. Many have questions that we don’t have the answers to yet. We don’t know what tomorrow holds, but today is a good day.

Thank you all who remember me on my birthday with cards, well wishes & prayers. God bless you. Charles Gerber.

Thank you so much for your cards, love, and prayers. Larry was hurt at work, was in the hospital for 20 days, and is now at home. He is doing good, but his hand is what needs prayers now. Thanks again for your love and prayers. Larry, Laura, Lance, and Luke Bertsch

Sunday School will return to its regular format today. Pre-Nursery-1st grade will meet in their regular classrooms; grades 2-12 will gather in the large Sunday School room for singing and will go to their classrooms for lessons. We will monitor the COVID situation in the county schools and adjust accordingly, if necessary.  

BN Pre-packaged Lunch- We are starting a simple pre-packaged today as we move into phase 4.5 of the BN re-entry process. The “lunch break” will be 45 minutes; we will attempt to maintain some physical distancing and other steps to minimize chances for exposure to the virus. Please follow the directions of the ushers and any posted signs to facilitate an orderly process. Specific details also posted on the BN website. Thanks to all … BN Kitchen committee.

Monthly Monday night prayer time will be tomorrow, October 5th. Quiet time/personal prayers from 7-7:30 pm and group prayer 7:30-8:15pm; all in the SS assembly. For those vulnerable or not feeling well are encouraged to pray at home. Masks are optional, depending on your comfort level.

ACTIVE will be this Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Hall for all 6th-8th graders.

Please be prayerful for Holy Communion at Bluffton North October 10th at 7:30. Bro. John Laukhuf and his wife Sis. Marcia (Latty, OH) plan to join us along with Bro. Lynn Fiechter for this blessed event. We plan to use individual servings for the bread and wine. Bluffton Country is scheduled to serve Communion November 15th.

Apostolic Christian LifePoints (formerly Home for the Handicapped) located in Morton, IL will be having their collection the next two Sundays, Oct 11th & 18th. This community is home to those who are physically & mentally challenged. Please refer to the bulletin board for more information. If any questions, contact Bro Tim Steffen

Sunday School Nomination Meetings: 2nd - 12th grade and Graduate Teachers meet before church at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 18th. Pre Nursery - 1st grade teachers meet after 2nd service on Oct. 25th. Anyone from the congregation who has an interest in teaching or knows of someone who would, please inform a current teacher or superintendent.

HarvestCall Projects We will meet each 1st & 3rd Thursday through March in Fellowship Hall basement (use the lower doors) from 9 am to 2 pm with a short break for lunch; all ladies are welcome to join us for all or part of the day. Bring your own sack lunch; coffee, tea & water provided. If you desire Christian fellowship and have a heart to help others, we would love your help to reach our goals of bags & blankets for needs in Haiti & Mexico. Contact Jinny Gerber or Gale Reinhard with questions.

Kingdom Academy Auction Sat. Oct. 31- Only snacks & cold drinks will be sold during the Live Auction. Doors open at 5:30! *Silent Auction 5:30-7:30 *Live Auction starts 6:30.*Kid’s Corner 5:30-6:30 If unable to attend, please consider a donation. 1/3 of the school’s funding comes from our annual auction fundraiser. Thank you! Item donations or questions to Lance (273-2065) or Sara (273-9371) Fiechter. 

Prayer Opportunity- Our two Bluffton churches will be sponsoring a new prayer opportunity to encourage all of us to individually lift each other up in intercessory prayer. Those choosing to participate will be emailed specific people to pray for on a two week basis. Joe Gerber from Champaign will be with us on November 1 to speak on this topic as this prayer endeavor is launched. Please pray for the organizers of this program as more details will be made available in the future.

Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction is planned for Nov 5th - Nov 7th Information is posted on the church bulletin

Harvest Call Work Team - The Bluffton Churches have a work team scheduled for Haiti leaving December 4th and returning December 11th. This is a great opportunity to serve others and experience a unique culture. We also may be visiting Hospital Lumiar and Cancer Redemption Project. Brothers, Sisters and friends are welcome to become a part of this work team. Reminder that during these uncertain times, things may change. Please contact by October 9th if you are interested in going. For more information, contact Bro. Lane Gerber (260-241-4099)

COVID CONTACT: Stay home from church & social events if you are sick, have sick family members, or have been asked to quarantine. If diagnosed with COVID-19 or have questions, please contact Javon (260-273-1323). All details are kept confidential.

On Sunday, October 4th, we will plan on extending the break between the services to 45 minutes to allow for additional fellowship time. We will also be adding additional items to the snacks provided in an effort to gradually get back to a lunch type setting. The lunch will not be the traditional lunch, but rather a few more snack options along with bottled water and coffee. First service will conclude at 10:45am and the second service singing will start at 11:30am. The final prayer at the end of first service will include a prayer for the light lunch that will be provided. You may continue to stay in the sanctuary or exit to the dining room or foyer for your light lunch. Everything will be disposable, and you will be responsible for disposing your own trash in waste baskets provided. There will be someone at the tables to clean the table and another person to serve coffee. The food will be set up on tables outside the dining room similar to how the snacks have been provided in the past. You may eat wherever you feel most comfortable. Lunch this Sunday will include a donut, grapes, cheese stick, and a granola bar. This Sunday will serve as a trial for how we can continue to provide additional lunch items while staying safe during the pandemic.  

The Lunch Committee