Pastors' Conference Set
for Sept. 16-17
Is it possible to help someone find faith in a post-modern/ post-Christendom world? Maybe the way forward is to revive an ancient practice.  Maybe the way forward is to view salvation as a journey - not as a destination. Attend this years Collin's Pastor's event and discover how your congregation can impact the post-modern world.

Pastors, deacons, full and part-time local pastors, and seminary students headed into the ministry are invited to this conference. Click here to learn more and register.

Jubilee Celebration (Retirement of our Sanctuary Debt) Sunday, September 12 Worship Celebration at 10 a.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Meat, beverages, and table service will be furnished Each family please bring two side dishes to share Don’t Miss It!

A Homecoming Gospel Reunion
Aldersgate Sunday, September 26 6:00 PM. An unforgettable evening of musical worship and praise capturing all of the excitement and enthusiasm of those very popular Gaither Homecoming Videos! The concert will feature southern Illinois' 80 voice Homecoming Gospel Choir, along with many featured soloists and groups, singing your favorite gospel songs and hymns! Admission is free. A love offering will be received.

Professor Powe
September 16-17 our church is hosting the Collins’ Pastors’ Conference, a chance for local pastors and church leaders to learn and be encouraged. There are three great places over this event for you to plug in and hear some great teaching/preaching. Click here to learn more...

LADIES...Do you have a habit you would like to eliminate? Do you desire a closer walk with the Lord? Join Body & Soul Renew for our study, "LIES WOMEN BELIEVE AND THE TRUTH THAT SETS THEM FREE." We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Hope to see you there!

Bus Drivers Needed
We’re still seeking additional drivers who hold a CDL or class B license to drive our new bus. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact Linda Mathias at the church office, 997-6065. If you don’t currently have the appropriate license but would be willing to get one, give Linda a call as well.

Your Cooperation, Please
Schools have started and many of our college students have gone away to their various destinations. Please contact the church office and give us the students’ addresses so that we can keep in touch with them.

Also, if you change addresses or phone numbers or discontinue your telephone land line and go exclusively to cell phone usage, please be sure to call the office at 997-6065 and let us know your new informa-tion.

The ladies in the church office work hard to keep everything current and working smoothly and appreciate all the help you can give.

Your Help is Needed!
The Bread Ministry is in need of an assistant to help get volunteers to make and deliver bread. If you would be interested in helping with this ministry, please call Jodi Reinhard at 997-6065 or 997-9665.

The Baby Bib Ministry is in need of volunteers to help cut material, sew buttons, or knit or crochet bibs. Whatever your gift, little or large, we can use your help on Thursday morning August 12th at 10 a.m. in the small kitchen.

Keep Us Informed
Local hospitals on longer inform the church when one of our congregation is admitted. If you know of someone who has been hospitalized, please let us know right away so we can offer pastoral care to them. Please do not assume that we already know, give us a call anyway.