The Beacon
Newsletter
September 22, 2023 Volume 65, No 39
This SUNDAY: September 24, 2023
Theme: Say Hello!
In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul shares a long list of people to whom he sends a “hello.” It’s really rather endearing – and almost like a contemporary “shout-out!” He sends his greetings to Christian friends who look out for one another, welcome one another, take care of each other’s needs, take risks for one another, offer hospitality to each other, work side by side, and more! And so we will explore the ways that we find shelter through our friendships with one another at Beacon Heights as progressive, courageous Chistians following Jesus. In the midst of hostility and the world’s storms, how are we shelter for one another?
To prepare, please read Romans 16:1-16.
Pastor Paula Ulrich
Sunday, September 24
9:30 a.m. Meet & Eat
10:30 a.m. Worship
12:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Monday, September 25
9:00 a.m.-2 p.m. Office Open
Tuesday, September 26
6:00 p.m. Nurture Commission
Pastor Anna Lisa On-Site
Office Closed
Wednesday, September 27
9:00-2:00 Office Open
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Food Bank
11:30 a.m. Worship Preview meeting
Thursday, September 28
6:30 p.m. Choir
Office Closed
Friday, September 29
9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Office Open
Saturday, September 30
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Gathering
Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!
Worship on 9/17/2023:
In-person attendance 62
Offering 9/03 $4,613
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Food Bank on 9/20/2023:
16 Families served
42 Individuals in families
MEET AND EAT
Come join us on Sunday at Meet and Eat to find out more about NOAC! What is it? Who can attend it? Where is it held? What is NOAC News? Join the other folks from Beacon Heights who attended this several weeks ago to learn all about it. Here are several questions you might have answered: What was the service project this year? Who is Mark Charles? What five couples stayed in a rented six bedroom home for the conference? Why should you think about going some time? Hoping to see many of you on Sunday morning!
council meeting
Following worship Sunday there will be a council meeting. Please bring a sack lunch!
work day
On Saturday September 30th at 8:00am, we will gather at the church to tidy up the landscaping on the northside of the building.
food bank needs
The Food Bank has been serving an increasing numbers of families. In order to reduce the amount of food our shoppers need to purchase, we will be asking for donations of the most needed food items each week. Currently, our most needed items are dried beans, rice, and pancake mix. We will also be needing cash donations.
Attention book lovers
Please help yourselves to as many books that capture your attention (or that you think a friend might enjoy) from the large supply on the ping pong table and pool table in the youth room on the lower level. There are also books in the shelf by the kitchen door in the fellowship hall that are available to be taken.
The downstairs adult library, which was seldom used, has been dismantled to make shelf space for the preschool to use. Please browse and take books through October 12 when the remaining books will be taken to a donation site.
Current adult books may still be found, available for check out, on the bookshelf in the front entryway. Parents of children or grandchildren or others interested, please enjoy browsing and checking out children’s books from the large selection in the children’s library that remains in place in the lower level preschool. Happy reading!
bRING YOUR SHOES
We’re collecting shoes AND eyeglasses for Changing Footprints! Shoes will be recycled or given away. Go to changingfootprints.org for more information!
young adult gathering
Join us for a young adult gathering in the fellowship hall 6pm on Friday, September 29th for games and fellowship! Childcare will be provided.
Sing me home
Friends With The Weather and Manchester Church of the Brethren present Sing Me Home in North Manchester on Saturday, September 30th 10am-10pm! Featuring live music, food trucks, artisans, and a free community meal from 5-7pm! Flyers with the music schedule are available at the church.
camp mack festival
Camp Mack Festival is happening Saturday, October 7th!
Song and story fest 2024
Song and story fest will be taking place at Camp Brethren Heights in Central Michigan July 7th through the 13th 2024!
NEXT SUNDAY: October 1, 2023
Theme: Shelter is a right, but it’s not a given
Do you wake up each morning, giving thanks for a roof over your head? It’s so easy to forget the joy of a dry night. That’s why we celebrate a “festival of shelter” with our faith ancestors today, and recall that shelter is what we build, for and with each other.
To prepare, please read John 7:33-38.
Pastor Anna Lisa Gross
Published by Beacon Heights
Church of the Brethren
Editor: Alexis Shoda
Phone: (260) 482-8595
Email: office@beaconheights.net