October 17, 2023

Congregational Midweek
Tomorrow night – Wednesday, October 18 @ 7:00 PM
Childcare will be provided.

Ed and Kellie Baxter are collecting clean blankets and small pillows for Street Love Ministries. This ministry serves the homeless in Athens. They will collect at a table at the church building tomorrow night (Wednesday 10/18). Thank you for any contributions!

Dear Church,

My sister’s husband of sixty-two years passed away on Sunday. Please pray for her comfort. You may send cards to: Dorothea Johnson, 487 Vanlear Road, Columbus, OH 43229 if you would like.

Thank you,

Marva Cheapoo

22 – Congregational Sunday Service @ 10:30 AM
25 – Congregational Midweek @ 7:00 PM
29 – House Church Sunday Services
(Check with your House Church leader for time and location)

Mark your calendars for the Marriage Retreat coming February 16-18, 2024!
More details coming soon…

Upcoming Women’s Midweeks
November 1 – The Unoffended Soul: Nurturing Peace Amidst Chaos
December 6 – Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind

Special Women’s Connection Event
Christmas Women’s Event: A Celebration of Joy, Connection, and Sisterhood
Saturday, December 9 @ 9AM-12 Noon at the church building
This special gathering is designed to create memories, fostering a sense of community and celebrating the bonds that make this season truly magical.
This women’s event is crafted to be an enduring experience, weaving together the elements of joy, friendship, and celebration. Come, be a part of a day that will fill your hearts with the warmth of the season. Mark your calendars for this occasion, and let’s make this Christmas Women’s Event a celebration to remember.

Sites and dates for the 2024 Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps and Community Service Brigades have been announced! Click on the links below for more information:
Volunteer Corps
Community Service Brigades
Check out the latest news for Hope Worldwide here: https://www.hopeww.org/

Early Bird pricing for the Singles Retreat ends today – October 17!
You can register here:

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e4GoEg-kZg

Register before October 7 and be entered into a drawing for FREE REGISTRATION!
Multiple winners will be drawn!
Open this link for the hotel reservations!
Open this link for connecting with a roommate!

Father/Son Retreat – November 10-12, 2023
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakeable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29

When God’s people first received God’s directives passed down to them by Moses, they heard The LORD calling them to see Him through a specific lens or viewpoint. The bible has often translated that view as ‘The Fear of The LORD,’ ‘Fear of God,’ ‘trembling and awe…’ The calling was for God’s people to learn to walk in a holy fear of Him and, naturally, to teach their children to do likewise.

For this year’s Father-Son Retreat at Camp Swamp our theme is “The Awe of God.” We will touch upon what the Fear of the Lord is, and what it’s not, and will point the fathers and sons to practical ways to walk in the Fear of the Lord. We will enjoy all the usual fun and bonding the Father-Son retreat has historically been filled with ! We look forward to awe-inspiring activities including lots of dodgeball, foosball and ping-pong tournaments, bonfires and s’mores, board games, football games and more!

The retreat is Friday-Sunday, November 10-12, 2023.
Use this link to REGISTER: https://campswamp.com/youthcamp/registration/retreats/
Select ‘Father Son Retreat’ and follow the prompts to register the dads and sons before cabin slots fill up!

You may also choose to purchase a copy of The Awe of God by John Bevere on Amazon (or audio book version on Audible) before the retreat to help prepare your heart and mind.

Camp Swamp Retreat Schedule