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• This Sunday, during Moment for Missions, Michelle Van Rheenen will provide a missions overview.

Plan to attend the congregational meeting this Sunday, Sept. 7, after the worship service in the Sanctuary.

The Council will present the Elder and Deacon nominees to the congregation who will begin serving in Jan. 2026.

Nominee for Elder: Floyd Wesselink

The congregation is asking to approve Russ Marcus to stay on as Elder for another year.

Nominees for Deacon: George Du Charme, Nohn Wheagar, and Kim Marcus.

If you are unable to attend the Sept. 7 Congregational meeting, please submit your absentee ballot by filling out a paper ballot on the table outside the office.

Rich & Carla Underwood have a new mailing address. Click the link below to access the Member Directory.

Member Directory Login

We would like to congratulate Diamond Kraingar, who got married when she went to Liberia. Diamond’s new last name is Mulbah, and has updated on the Church Directory.

• August 31- September 6 Bible reading & key verses: Galatians 5 & Galatians 2:16

• September 7-13 Bible reading & key verses: Ephesians 2 & Ephesians 2:17

Bible Reading Plan

"When in prayer, the Christian should remember what Roman's 8:27 says about the Holy Spirit, (And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.) The Holy Spirit is an ever present help in time of prayer. He searches our hearts, and knows our needs and troubles even better than we do ourselves. Remember, you are never alone when you pray. The Holy Spirit is within you, and will intercede for you according to the will of God.”

~ Tracy Anderson

Pastor Gary will start a new sermon series this Sunday entitled, "Seek First The Kingdom of God". He will refer to Matthew 6: 25-34 to teach us that we, as Christians or “little Christs," will live free from worry as we look to the kingdom of God before anything else and above all else.

• Praise God for the cooler, less humid days and the GORGEOUS, artistic foliage He always brings at this time of year.

• Praise Him for days when your body and mind are doing well, and when your health is good. Ask for His help and healing when you're struggling physically, emotionally, and/or mentally. Thank Jesus that you/we all can lean into Him.

• Ask God for wisdom about how you can help a lonely person. For instance, people in care centers love mail or visits, as many people that live there don't get any of either.

• Thank God that the Holy Spirit lives in us, touching us all the time. We are the temple of God, His home! Also, that when we don't know what to say, are tired, frustrated, lonely, or are distracted from God, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf.

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”

~ Romans 8:26-27

~ Kathy Linden & Sarah Brown

You Are Invited!

Join His Hands Free Clinic on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CR Convention Complex at 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids.

Acts of Worship will be performing their comedy routine. The event includes a “Mix and Mingle” time from 5:30-6 p.m. (cash bar available; credit/debit cards only), followed by a buffet dinner and the GIT program starting at 6 p.m. Funds raised during this event will help provide health care at no cost to those in our community who are uninsured or underinsured.

Please RSVP by Sept. 18 using the link below.

Event Online Registration

All are invited to participate on Friday, September 26 at Noelridge Park ITC Pavilion.

There is no cost to participate, but fundraising is required.

Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on fundraising goals, prizes, and more, visit the link below:

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What factors help sexual and gender minority Christians to persist (and grow!) in their faith? What about when these Christians feel called into vocational ministry? How do they stay strong, both in faith and in ministry, despite a host of challenges?

The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender is offering a webinar on Thursday, September 18, from 7:30-9 p.m. The webinar will be led by Taka Chan, who recently interviewed twenty sexual and gender minority Christians with 10+ years of experience working for Christian organizations. Drawing from his research, he'll help us understand what personal, community, and organizational dynamics have helped his interviewees persevere in their ministry work. We’ll then discuss the factors that help any LGBTQ/SSA Christian remain steadfast in their faith.

If you can’t join the webinar live, feel free to catch the recording for the following week. You can learn more about the webinar and register at the link below.

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