• We will have the first of two talks on the updated “Statement of Faith: The Role of the Church” this Wednesday evening.
• Next Sunday is our turn for services at Fairview Haven. Please check the lists on the men's and women's bulletin boards for your turn; if you are unable to go on your Sunday, please find a replacement to help with singing and fellowship.
• Sign-up continues for the 2025 all-church rotating potluck. Anyone interested in joining, continuing, or dropping out should fill out an electronic sign-up form or a paper form located under the men’s bulletin board by Friday, October 31. Please contact Bro. Myron or Sis. Marcy Kaeb with any questions.
• There will be a sign-up sheet under the women's bulletin board for the next two weeks with a need for 6 couples to help with the all-church Chili Supper and Christmas singing. This is a two-year commitment. Please contact Sis. Lisa Aberle with any questions.
• Four weekends in 2026 have been set aside for possible provings and baptisms. If there are no baptisms on those weekends, they will be used for all-church potlucks at the Fellowship Hall. These will replace our ‘5th Sunday of the month’ potlucks. Please note these weekends and minimize conflicts as much as possible: Jan. 24-25, Apr. 25-26, July 18-19, and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

• Item donations are needed for Hospital Lumiere's virtual benefit auction planned for Thursday, November 6 through Saturday, November 8. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley by October 25. There will be a dinner and live auction on Friday, November 14 at The Water Tower in Gridley. For details, visit the HarvestCall Hospital Lumiere website or see the flyer posted on the HarvestCall bulletin board. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Matt or Sis. Jessica Edwards.
• The Fairview Haven benefit dinner will be Friday, November 7 from 4:00-7:00 pm. An email was previously sent with links to sign up for food and volunteering. These links are also available in the online church calendar entry. Please contact Sis. Lori Ifft, Bro. Ben and Sis. Lori Leman, or Bro. Jared and Sis. Jenna Stork with any questions.
• Fairview Haven is looking for a volunteer coordinator. This is a part time position that is fairly flexible. If you are interested, please contact Bro. Dave Blunier.
• Bro. Benton Kaeb has been selected to serve as a Sunday School teacher.

• Tomorrow is clothes sorting and comforter knotting at the HarvestCall Distribution Center beginning at 9:00 am.
• There is an extra clothes sorting scheduled for Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm. Contact Bro. Larry or Sis. Shirley Ifft with questions.
• Next Sunday will be a regular collection for HarvestCall. This includes our collection for the local work projects and the HarvestCall Distribution Center. Along with checks or cash, contributions may also be made on the church online giving page.
• Two talks on the final section of the updated Statement of Faith: The Role of the Church are planned for October 22 and 29.
• It's time to sign up for the 2026 all-church rotating potluck. Sign up is electronic this year. If you cannot sign up online, there will be paper forms available under the men's bulletin board. Those wishing to no longer participate should still complete a form indicating they are dropping out so the committee knows that this is not an oversight. Recently, the number of people unable to host has increased which causes some difficulty in creating the groups. We would encourage you to try hosting, but if you are unable, we would still like you to participate! Please complete the form by October 31 and contact Bro. Myron or Sis. Marcy Kaeb with questions.
• Please see this message from the Elder body to the church regarding Bible translations.
• Following a time of prayer and seeking God’s direction, Bro. Doug and Sis. Tami Schupbach have decided to make Gridley their home church. We wish them many blessings as they make this transition.

• There is a pizza supper at 6:00 pm this Wednesday at church before the Scripture Memory Class begins for K-4th grade students. Please use this link to RSVP, sign up for helping in the kitchen, and help with food. Contact Bro. Reuben and Sis. Karla Kaeb with any questions.
• Our Adult Bible Class for any non-members will be next Sunday at 10:00 am at Northview Commons.
• There is an opportunity for 15 volunteers, 12 years and older, to help package turkeys at the HarvestCall Distribution Center on Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. If you are able to help, please sign up here or contact Bro. Karl or Sis. Bethany Edelman.
• Anyone who was unable to return a ballot for Sunday School teacher last week is encouraged to bring a ballot or otherwise share with Bro. Jason by next Sunday, Oct. 5. This is a serious responsibility, and all are encouraged to review the officeholder exhortation from 9/15/2024.
• These are the opportunities to volunteer at Fairview Haven for the month of October. Please contact Sis. Barb Edelman or Sis. Hannah Leman if you would like to volunteer and cannot access the SignUp Genius link.

• Next Sunday, it’s our turn for services in Athens, AL. Bro. Paul is planning to go.
• Next Sunday is our turn for services at Fairview Haven. Please check the lists on the men's and women's bulletin boards for your turn; if you are unable to go on your Sunday, please find a replacement to help with singing and fellowship.
• The Rochester Guesthouse near Mayo Clinic is looking for a resident caretaker. If you are interested, or would like more information, please see the note on the men’s and women’s bulletin boards.
• Phil Hilti, son of Sis. Virginia Hilti, has repented, is at peace with God, and is now desiring baptism. Phil’s testimony and baptism are tentatively planned to follow the afternoon service on Sunday, November 2 at Fairview Haven to enable Sis. Virginia to witness them.