Greetings to all. 

As the trend of higher levels of COVID-19 cases/quarantines in Bluffton North, Bluffton Country, CCRC, and our community continues, we will remain at one service for this coming Sunday, Dec 13^th. As stated before, we believe these steps are the most prudent to do our part to protect our church family and our community. We entreat you for your prayers and patience as we proceed. 

Ephesians 4:1-3 ¹  I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, ²  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; ³  Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

UPDATE FOR BLUFFTON NORTH SERVICES – Dec 13^th 

• ONE SERVICE consisting of our BN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - 9:30 Doors open / 9:45 Song Service / 10:00 Program Begins
• SOME BENCHES RESERVED for Christmas Program participants
• If unable to attend, you can watch the Christmas Program on the Bluffton North website at this link https://www.blufftonnorth.com/video or access the audio version on AC Central

Continued Cautions! … for all of us. 

• “Safe zone” on both sides of the sanctuary for those who are vulnerable and/or concerned about being infected or infecting others. 
• Stay home if you are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been asked to quarantine. 
• When you enter the BN church building proceed directly into the sanctuary; the ushers will help if requested, otherwise seat yourself keeping appropriate distancing. 
• Don’t hesitate to move toward the front of the assembly (avoid the reserved section unless you are assigned to that bench). 
• ORDERLY EXIT AFTER THE SERVICE – Follow the directions of the ushers; Proceed outside to leave or fellowship; Water and granola bars available as you exit
• Masks are recommended as you move within the building
• Keep appropriate distancing within the building and in the sanctuary

Thanks for being patient with this process. Your ongoing support and prayers are greatly appreciated and needed. Let us be prayerful for all participating in the 2020 BN Christmas Program. 

In Christ,

Bluffton North Leadership

Sunday Announcements 12-13-20

"A body of believers bound together by our love for Jesus Christ and his Word, reflecting God's love, grace and truth"             

We would like to thank our church family for all the prayers, cards, gifts and acts of love and kindness shown to us during Phil's illness and passing.  We have been sustained by your prayers and love. The Phil Moser family

Thank you- The family of Harry Steffen would like to thank our church family for the cards, gifts and most importantly the prayers during his illness and passing. He loved his church family very much.

Thank you- We would like to express our sincere appreciation and thank you to our dear church family for the prayers, cards, gifts, flowers and comforting words extended to us during the death and burial of our husband and brother. -The Family of Charles “Charlie” Gerber.

Bluffton Country New Convert- We are thankful to announce that Ashlyn Tonner (Brent/Rachelle) began her repentance this week.

Reminder for 2020 Church Maintenance Collection. If you have not contributed this year to the church maintenance collection, please have that in before the end of the year. It can be mailed to the church at PO Box 322 Bluffton, IN 46714 or placed in the Maintenance Fund boxes at church. The suggested amount is $550 per member. Thank you to those who have already taken care of it this year. If you are unsure if you have paid or not, please don't hesitate to contact Kristi Curry at 260-227-1087.

Church Ballots Please turn in ballots Today, Dec 13^th.  Thank You.

Sunday School Program click here.

The church directories are complete. You can pick one up at the front entrance of church or by the bulletin board.

Centre Lumiere - Opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts and support Centre Lumiere (Haiti) at the same time: At BDC building (beside Food Bank) - Door #1; this Tuesday - December 15^th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm; Thursday - December 17^th  1:00 - 6:00 pm. Due to events being cancelled this year, we have an excellent selection of items.

Christian Care Retirement Community’s Good Samaritan Charitable Fund annual collection is taking place during the month of December. This collection helps cover monthly expenses for residents who have exhausted their financial resources. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at: 720 E. Dustman Rd., Bluffton, IN 46714. Thank you in advance for your continued financial and prayerful support of our on-going mission to “provide compassionate, Christ-centered care.”

Let’s remember those living away from home at Christmas. Please continue to submit names and addresses of any missionaries, military personnel, someone experiencing incarceration, or simply those living away from home to Jan Schwartz (273-0261 or janlschwartz@yahoo.com). Another updated list of names and addresses is available here. 

Widow & Widower List is here for Bluffton and Bluffton North church families.

Christmas gifts for Christian Care residents. The # 1 thing the residents would love is to see family, but since that is not possible at this time. Betty Lough (activity director) suggested a digital Bible that reads to the resident. The digital Bible is called Bible Wonder. Instead of you all ordering one, we thought we would order them so they are all alike. The cost is $25 and at this time there are 43 residents. If you want to participate you can send your donation to Leon & Pat Gerber 1439N 600 E Bluffton, IN 46714 by December 11. We also thought if you would send a signed Christmas card with some encouraging words we will add one to each gift! Thanks for thinking of the residents and helping with the gifts!! Leon & Pat Gerber for Betty Lough (activity director).

For our 2021 Churchwide Bible Study, we plan to do a study on Philippians using a study guide book from ACC Publications. This could be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect as a Church body. Although the book contains 11 lessons, we expect each group will not cover all the lessons, as there will probably only be 6 to 7 meetings. Each Individual group will have the flexibility to select the lessons and structure the frequency and timing of their own meetings. With a goal of providing a good cross section of our church for each group, we prefer you signup to be part of the general pool from which we will form the groups. However, we know that in some cases, people might prefer to use their own group which will work as well. You can sign up using this link or you can contact Clint Gerber to sign up (260-273-0682 / clint@ballersigns.com). Groups will be formed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Suggested donation is $10 per book.

HarvestCall 2021 Winter Rebuilding Project in Marianna, Florida. Please see the attached announcement file for more information on this service opportunity. 

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.



Please pray for this family living abroad:  Adam & Jenna Leman

Intercessory Prayer Opportunity:  LetUsPray365@gmail.com