January 26, 2024
Tami Leman • January 25, 2025
Announcements
1. Valet Parking
All those interested in helping with the Valet Parking Program, please click on the following link and select the date you wish to help:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0wat0dZzxuHkdhln4 O53TrBdzuyA-R6eya8vODZ0kCf6n50nxCWgiMZ5FW1tpgg2yTtmR4vP2G
You can also go to the church website at www.mortonacchurch.org and scroll down to click the link on the home page to sign up. We need two people on Sundays and one on Wednesday evenings. If you have any questions, please contact Bro Gary Rassi at 309-339-5067.
2. Sunday, January 19 – Family Recognition Service
This shortened afternoon church service is intended to recognize the new babies that have been born into our church during 2024. While this is an encouragement to the parents to raise these children in God-fearing homes, it is also an opportunity and reminder to the entire church family to be involved in each other’s lives as we go through life.
3. Saturday, February 1 – Registration for Alive 2025 Begins
Planning has begun for the ALive 2025 weekend over Memorial Day (May 23rd - May 26th). This year’s theme will be, Inward. Outward. Upward in our Postmodern Age, with Bros Mike Grimm, Matthew Moore, and Jon Stoller bringing forth the Word throughout the weekend.
For more event details and to register visit www.ALiveAlabama.com.
4. Saturday, February 8 – Motherhood Conference at Morton Church
Our theme this year is “For Such a Time is This” . All mothers are invited to enjoy a morning of learning, fellowship, and workshops for new and seasoned mothers and every mother in between. For more information, please visit www.mortonmotherhoodconference.org or contact Sis. Maria or Sis. Tressa Leman
5. Saturday, February 15, 5-8pm – Young Group Babysitting at Fellowship Hall
To make sure there are enough babysitters and dinner, please sign up your kids on the sign-up sheet in the nursery and reach out to sis. Carley Baer (309)634-9715 with any questions.
6. Saturday, March 15 – Discipleship Conference
ACCFS will be hosting its 2025 Perfecting Love | Discipleship Conference on March 15th in Bluffton North, IN. This year's theme, Elements of Discipleship, is focused on helping attendees consider components needed for discipleship to flourish in their local church communities. We look forward to a time of learning, encouragement, and fellowship. More information as well as registration for this in-person event can be found at https://accounseling.org/discipleship-conference-2025/. We encourage you to consider joining us!
A Look Ahead
1. February 5 – Church Family Worship Night “Faith in the Fire”
2. February 9 – Nominate Sunday School Teachers
E4 Church Leadership Model
As of Sunday, January 5th, leader qualifications and position descriptions were available at the Information Center or by request from Bro. Ken Rinkenberger.
Four leadership positions are available to brothers, sisters, or couples from our church family:
o INREACH – Discipleship
o INREACH – Youth Ministries
o INREACH – Church Family
o OUTREACH – Local and World Community
From January 5th - 19th, anyone in the congregation can volunteer for one of these leadership roles or nominate someone you think is qualified. Please submit your name or nomination to Bro. Ken (kenrink@comcast.net or 314-614-0738) by the end of Sunday, January 19th.