Announcements

Book Folding: New Life for Old Hymnals Part 2
9 Aug- Travels in Greece: Recollections & Reflectionpresented by ACLC members
16 Aug- Functional First Aid (instruction, but not certification)
23 Aug- TBD
30 Aug- Spread the Word! Presented by ACLC members and Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
6 Sep- Pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago-presented by June & Jeff Fryman

Christmas in Action Volunteers

On August 1st Christmas in Action, an origination that helps homeowners in need, fix, repair or build something to make their home safer or just better.

Abiding Christ has a project home and we need volunteers to help construct a small deck area with steps. There are Volunteer Applications on the welcome desk or click the link below. If you want to learn more, please see Rich Renken or Dan Kirkpatrick.

Return the application to the office and Rich Renken will contact you.

Christmas in Action Volunteer Application

Meal providers needed for Family Promise in Xenia (formerly IHN) the week starting August 2nd

Meals on the BOARD are filled. EXTRA ITEMS are still needed (see board in Narthex)
Preparing food for 20-25 people with over half of them being children/teenagers
Contact Dave Greenisen at 937-409-8864 or dmgreenisen@gmail.com for questions.

Connection Ministry Group

2 August, between services in the Narthex area
Help with Breeze app and any questions

August 2nd
12:15-12:45pm, the first Sunday of each month
Pre-K-6th graders will meet for snacks, music, stories, activities, and crafts
Their adults will gather in the Cafe area
Nursery is available

YOUTH GROUP MEETING

2 August, after 2nd Service
Meister Hall, lunch provided
Game afternoon! Bring a favorite game and snack to share!

Summer Gather Events

8 August - Pins Mechanical Co., 4pm
21 August - Campfire Worship, 7pm

For more information: https://sites.google.com/abidingchrist.net/gathermiamivalley/home

Water & Volunteers Needed! Aug15th & Aug 16th

30 cases of water are needed! Please bring your donation to the church. (Place behind the welcome desk)
Please sign up to help hand out water and give information about ACLC. Sign up sheet is at the Welcome Desk.

YOUTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY

WHO: All Youth (Grades 7-12 Welcome!)
WHAT: Bible Study & Fellowship
WHEN: 3rd Sunday of Every Month
STARTING: August 16th
TIME: 4:30pm-6:00pm
WHERE: Youth Room, ACLC

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Aug 17th-Nov 16th
Mondays, 6:30-8:15pm
Abiding Christ Lutheran Church
Grief Support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one
Each week covers a different topic
Register at Griefshare.org or call 937-878- 2888

Scouts BSA Troop 162 Popcorn Sale!!

August 30th & September 6th
After church services in the Narthex
Proceeds will support the scouts and their activities
Cash or Credit cards accepted

The October 17th Bazaar is rapidly approaching!

Ways to assist:

Make craft items to sell
Make canned goods, cookies, pies, cakes, etc to sell
Propagate and/or repot plants to sell
Purchase items for the basket raffle when the list is posted
Volunteer to assist with raffle ticket sales
Volunteer to help make the baskets
Volunteer to help advertise
Volunteer to assist on Oct 15th and 16th to set up

**Contact Vicki Petreman, Linda Kruse, or Susie Heimbach with questions, willingness to assist, and/or suggestions for a successful bazaar.

Focus on Fish July Items Deodorant and Dish Soap

Wednesday Community Dinner 5:45 PM Worship with Communion 6:15 PM What's Next 7:00 PM

Morning Prayer Service Tuesday 8 AM to 8:30 AM

Midweek Pause

"Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 12:45, folks from across the Lutheran Saints in Ministry Collaborative are invited to gather over Zoom for Midweek Pause. During this time, we will hear the Word of God and have time set aside to sit, be, and be grounded in God's love and grace for us today. This time is intended to be a gift shared in community, reminding you that you are not alone and that there are others who appreciate such grounding and meaningful quiet time too. Please feel free to sign up at this link to be added to the email list for the weekly Zoom Midweek Pause."

Zoom Midweek Pause Sign Up Link

COMMUNITY CLASSES

Breath, Awareness, and More

Beginning August 13th! Community classes on Thursdays @ Abiding Christ Lutheran Church, 10:30am
Class is donation based
Focus on the breath with gentle movement often on a chair
To practice and cultivate mindfulness

Mindful Movement

NO CLASS ON 30 JULY & 6 AUGUST!
WILL RESUME ON 13 AUGUST!
12:oo Noon, Thursdays at Abiding Christ Lutheran Church
Class is donation based
Strong, aligned movement up and down on the mat.

New Offering Envelopes

No more assigned numbers
Available in the Sanctuary or in the office
Please make sure name & date is on the envelope
Old offering envelopes are still accepted until gone

GREETING CARDS

Weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, thank you, thinking of you, get well, bridal shower ... need a card, we have lots!! If you don't see something that you need, ask me about it because we have some that are not out because we don't have room for every occasion. Always remember when you give us a card to remake, please give us the whole card and not just the front. Thank you.

Kathy Hawkins

Bridge Players Needed

Hi, our Abiding Christ Bridge group needs some more folks. We are looking for any singles or couples that might like to join us in Bridge. We are a fun group playing old style Goran rules simply for fun. If you are interested or have any questions, please give me a call. My phone number is 937-272-4850. Please call in the afternoons. I'm mostly home at that time. I hope to hear from you.

Kathy Hawkins

Lawn Rangers Mowing Volunteers

Please see sign up log by the bulletin board in the Welcome area if you would like to volunteer!

Interested in Volunteering?

Help running the slides for Sunday morning services! (8:30 or 11:00)
Training will be provided!
Sign up on the pads, clipboard by the bulletin board, or the link provided in the Tidings!

Audio/Visual Volunteer Request Form

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes for all ages!
9:45 Sunday mornings at Abiding Christ
ASK-LEARN-DISCUSS-GROW

Breeze - Online Directory Resource

We are glad to have an online directory resource for Ministry Partners who have been received into Abiding Christ’s membership called Breeze. You can access this resource either through the Church App or by clicking the “Breeze” button at the bottom of the abidingchrist.org website.