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Highway 67

Written by David Tyra

U. S. Highway 66, or Route 66 as it is usually called, is an iconic, legendary American highway. It runs for 2,448 miles, starting from Chicago, Illinois, and meandering south and west all the way to Santa Monica, California. It’s been immortalized in song—apparently you can “get your kicks on Route 66.” And when I was a kid, there was a TV show called “Route 66” that ran for four seasons, starting in 1960. (I liked the show. I didn’t know what it was about, but the guys drove a Corvette, and that was good enough for me.)

There is also a U.S. Route 67, which runs from Sabula, Iowa (Anybody been to Sabula lately?), going south and then southwest to end at Presidio, Texas, on the Mexican border. Route 67 is not as long as Route 66—only 1,560 miles. And to my knowledge, there aren’t any songs written or TV shows produced about Route 67.

More humble still is our own Indiana State Road 67. It cuts across our state diagonally from Vincennes through Indianapolis to end at the state line near Celina, Ohio. It isn’t very long at all, by comparison. The entire length just misses the 200-mile mark, being officially listed as 199.24 miles long. (That’s 320.65 kilometers for all you Europeans out there.)

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Weekly Update for Sunday, October 29, 2023

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Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for November are postage and prayer.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give after the morning service at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM tonight in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) This Tuesday, we host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30 PM. Our prayer is that we will continue to build relationships with our community, provide a family-friendly place to trick or treat, and shine as a light with the truth of the gospel.

DST Ends (Nov 5) Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

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Weekly Update for Sunday, October 22, 2023

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Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Today is our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for October are postage and prayer.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, October 15, 2023

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Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.

Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Next week is our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a dessert. If your last name begins with N-Z, bring a side.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, October 8, 2023

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Church Office (Oct 9) We will be closed Monday for Columbus Day.
Youth Group (6th–12th) There will be no Youth Group meeting tonight as we join the whole church for the Fall Cookout.
Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) We will not be meeting this Wednesday for Bible Explorers. We will be back together on October 18. See you then!
Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.
Fall Cookout (Oct 8) This Sunday evening is our fall cookout! We’ll gather from 5:30-7:30, eating at 6:00. The church is providing hotdogs and drinks. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a side. If your last name begins with N-Z, bring a dessert. Everyone bring a lawn chair.
Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Save the date for our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch. More details about what to bring for the meal will be given next week.
OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (10/29) Following the morning service at the Welcome Center.
OCC Packing Party (10/29) 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. See the Harts for more information.
Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

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Powdered Sugar Donuts

Written by David Tyra

Every now and then something comes our way that is just too good not to share. This story comes from Cindy Miller’s sister Jill Quick, and her husband Gary. I think of it as “The Powdered Sugar Donut Incident”, but they call it: A story about Powdered Sugar Donuts.

Several years ago, my wife and I were part of a coffee ministry at our church. We had two services on Sunday, 9:00am and 10:30. One Sunday a month we arrived at church early to prepare the coffee table with large carafes of coffee, hot water for tea and cocoa, and most importantly donuts holes: chocolate, glazed and powdered sugar. The coffee table was the center of attention prior to each of the services as folks of all ages stopped by for a beverage and a donut.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, September 24, 2023

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Youth Group Hey teens!Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for our Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with your friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith together. Our current series is learning about the character of God.

Bible Explorers Hey kids! Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for Bible Explorers! Bible Explorers is our midweek discipleship program for children 3 years old through the 5th grade. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Adult Bible Study There will be no Adult Bible Study and Prayer this Wednesday.

Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.

Free Books Jo Haun left a number of books that she wanted to be given a new home. If you are interested, please take a moment to look through them in the East coat closet.

Fellowship Committee Meeting (Oct 1) Following the morning service.

Fall Cookout (Oct 8) Mark your calendars for our church family fall cookout! We’ll gather from 5:30-7:30, eating at 6:00. The church will provide hotdogs and drinks. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a side. If your last name begins with N-Z bring a dessert. Everyone bring a lawn chair.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for September are school supplies.

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Weekly Update for Sunday, September 17, 2023

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Gideons This Sunday we will have with us Mr. Adam Dumond, a representative of Gideons International, who will report on their work. A traditional Gideon “open Bible” offering will be taken at the close of the service. All monies collected will go solely to the purchase of new Bibles for distribution by the Gideons.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for September are school supplies.

Youth Group Hey teens!Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for our Rooted Youth Group! Come join your friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith together. This month we are exploring the character of God.

Bible Explorers Hey kids! Join us Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 for Bible Explorers! Bible Explorers is our midweek discipleship program for children 3 years old through the 5th grade. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Deacons’ Meeting (September 19) There will be a deacons’ meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 PM.

Bridal Shower (Oct. 7) There will be a bridal shower for Allison Woodward at 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. She and Thaniel are registered on Amazon.

Fall Cookout (Oct 8) Mark your calendars for our church family fall cookout!

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31 we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. Beginning next week there will be a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk.

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