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Join us tomorrow for the celebration of Holy Communion at both services and commence the sermon series “Faithful Brothers and Sisters” with this week’s message, “ Continue in Faithful Living.” A friendly reminder: next Sunday, August 17, we will have only one service at 10:00 a.m. We will be celebrating the Blessing of the BackpacksContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

The Block Party committee would like to remind you that they are collecting donations for Mending Hearts Animal Rescue for their visit to the Block Party. They have specific needs that are outlined in the attached picture. Kindly place items on the bulletin board in the Elevation Room. The Block Party is seeking baked goodsContinue reading “Donations Needed!”

If you missed yesterday’s service, make sure to watch it on our YouTube channel; we were blessed to have Pastor Dennis Braun deliver the message. Pastor Brian is on vacation this week; please contact the church office or Wendy Lucas for any pastoral emergencies. The Block Party is quickly approaching; make sure to save theContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

We hope you can join us on Sunday to welcome Pastor Dennis Braun! He will deliver the message “Body Building” from Ephesians 4:1–16. (Communion will be held on Sunday, August 11). Pastor Brian will be away from today through next week. If you have a pastoral emergency, please let Wendy Lucas or myself know, andContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

The Youth Group safely returned home on Saturday following a successful week of mission work in Virginia. They appreciate your prayers and donations. They will discuss their experiences during our combined worship service on August 18 at 10:00 a.m.  NUSERY UPDATE: We would love to be able to staff the nursery weekly again starting inContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

Thank you to everyone who helped at our Food Pantry yesterday; our volunteers in this ministry are a huge blessing to the community. Just a reminder that we always accept donations of non-perishable food; you can bring them on Sundays or during office hours.  Please sign up to volunteer at the Block Party on AugustContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

Jill in the office until 10:30 today (Monday) and then will not be in until Wednesday as Jill attends freshman orientation with her daughter. Jill will be able to check emails this evening and tomorrow evening, but any phone messages will not be returned until Wednesday. Our Youth Group left this morning for their missionContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

Join us on Sunday for the next message in our series “Now What?”–Ears to Hear (Zechariah 7) offers services at 8:15/10:45 a.m., Sunday school from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., and coffee hour from 9:30 – 10:30. This Sunday will be our organist (Anastazia’s) last day with us at 2nd Ave; she has accepted a musicContinue reading “Weekend Announcements”

Thank you once again to Ashley, all the volunteers and all the kids & families for making VBS a wonderful week! This week is Rise Up Camp at Highland Park. Please keep this ministry in your prayers for good weather, lots of fun and kids finding Jesus’ love through our volunteers!  (Any rain/bad weather daysContinue reading “Weekly Announcements”

Sunday we will also welcome the Altoona Community Band at 3:00 p.m. Free and open to the public! Beat the heat in the air conditioning and listen to some wonderful music.  Next week is Rise Up Camp being held at Highland Park.  Please keep this ministry in prayer for a wonderful week of showing Jesus’Continue reading “Weekend Announcements”