1. 2024 Conference talks are now available on AC Central
2. Rotating Church Potluck
The Rotating Potluck Committee emailed the 2024-2025 schedule on August 5, to everyone that signed up for this year.
If you signed up and did not get the email, or you find an error in the schedule, please email Deb Wells at wellsd321@comcast.net or call her at 309-966-2333.
3. Sunday, September 15 – 2025 Picture Directory Photo Session Updates for Online Directory Only
11:15am-12pm or after church from 1-1:30pm. If you are…. new to Morton Church, got married, had a baby, graduated and want a picture separate from your family, or missed getting your picture taken in 2023. If these categories do not include you, please wait until next year (2025) to update your photo for the 2026 directory when everyone’s pictures will be re-taken. We will be using a Sunday School Classroom where the 3yr olds through 3 graders meet to sing and have Sunday School. For those of you who may not know where this area is, if you walk towards the back of the church through the doors (Marked Sunday School over doors), the area is straight ahead. Someone will be there to give you instructions. You do not have to sign up, just show up, as we expect this to go pretty quickly. Our photographers are only taking a couple of snap shots per family. This is the only Sunday for updates.
4. 4. Tuesday, September 3– HarvestCall Projects Resumes 9am-12pm at FH
If you have any questions, contact Sis Jayne Sauder 642-1836 or Sis Pam Heinold 696-3419.
5. Friday, September 20 - All-Church Wiener Roast 6pm at FH
Everyone is welcome to the All-church Wiener Roast. Meat, drink, and table service will be provided. Please bring one or two side dishes and/or a dessert to share. There will be a hayrack ride after dinner. Bring a flashlight for the singing. If you have questions, contact Bro. Adam or Sis. Lindsay Funk.
6. Saturday, November 9, Apologetics Conference in Smithville, OH
The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of what apologetics is, why it matters, and introduce major apologetic questions. The first four conferences, with themes of “Introduction to Apologetics”, “Reliability of the Scriptures”, “Who is God?”, and “Does God Matter?” were well received by attendees and have promoted these topics within our denomination. This year's theme is "I’m Glad You Asked: How Good Questions Turn Doubt to Faith". All of us have questions, from a simple curiosity to deeper struggles to understand the world around us. The secular world is providing answers; often without dialog, compassion, or a consideration of Biblical perspectives. We will equip ourselves to listen, support, and respond to each other with Love, Respect, and Truth. More information and the registration link can be found on the ETR Website.
7. November 15 – 17, ACCFS Marriage Retreat in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Enjoy time away with your spouse while growing your marriage with teaching sessions, discussion breakouts, activities, and more geared toward encouragement, learning, fellowship, and growth! Please click on the following link to register https://hustlefish.typeform.com/to/uWScuoSm space is limited.
A Look Ahead
1. September 30 – Red Cross Blood Drive
2. October 6 – Church Family Hymn Sing
3. October 13 – Morton Church Updates/Church Office Nominations/Sophie Kaufmann and Gabe Hartter All Church Wedding Shower 1:30-2:30pm
4. October 19-20 – Church Family Weekend
5. October 27 – Fall Memorandum