Announcements

·       Baptisms at BC on November 16 for Tristan Leman (Shawn/Kara), Emily Drayer(Joel/Erin), Evan Eisenmann (John/Trudy), Kaine & Halle Mueller (Nathan/Rachel), Lexie Fiechter (Todd/Jessica), Lydia Smith (Austin/Rachel), Alayna Rauch (Micah/Rosie). Testimonies will be Wednesday November 12 and Saturday November 15.

·       Family hymn sing planned for tonight at 6:30 pm at the FH. All are welcome! Here is a link to sign up to help if you’re able!

·       It's time again to renew Silver Lining subscriptions. If you wish to receive a paper copy of the Silver Lining, please send $25 to Suzie Fiechter, 8862 S. 250 W. Keystone, IN 46759, before October 28. If you no longer wish to receive a paper copy, please contact Suzie or Liana Yoder. Your name will not be removed from the subscription list unless you request it. Thank you!

·       ACTIVE  is this Wed at the Fellowship Hall from 6:45-8:15. All middle schoolers are welcome. Click here if you'd like to help with the snack. Our Perfect Potluck sign up for the snack has been malfunctioning. If you have signed up for something recently, please sign up again using the above link. If you have problems, please contact Alyssa Fiechter.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Xvq6SDgav6aXGW_b2bX6lv6x4TW8_Gq_bwWGI8sSpE0/htmlview

·       Christmas items are needed for the Wells County Food Bank.  Totes will be at church all of November. Items needed: Adult/Kids coats, underwear, socks, hats, and gloves.

·       The Annual Sunday School Pancake and Sausage Breakfast  will be held on Saturday, November 1st, at Kingdom Academy from 8:00-10:30 AM. This event supports many of our Sunday School functions which take place throughout the year. It is exciting to see our Sunday School classes growing! Each year, there are 4 Sunday School traveling trips (winter ski trip, HS ACYF, Christian Endeavor & Jr. High ACYF). For the past several years, the Bluffton North & Country Sunday Schools have been traveling together via charter bus. We currently fill 2 buses to capacity. Bus travel alone exceeds $15,000 annually. The Bluffton Sunday Schools greatly appreciate all the prayers and financial support from our church family! If you would like to help with food please use the following link to sign up. Food List

·       2025 Medical Fellowship Conference (ACMF) Saturday November 1 at Indianapolis Church, Register here. Come join us for a day of fellowship, encouragement, and equipping as we help one another glorify God in health care. Anyone working in the healthcare fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome. Speakers: Caleb Shafer, Boyd Metzger, Sarah Peoples, Ryan Funk, Megan Hodel, Aaron Plattner, Amit Parke, Holly Bauman, Mellisa Mangers, Joel & Amber Virkler, Keyna Martinez, Jacqueline Eisenmann, Erick Hartzler, Clint Bahler, Rick Aberle, Heather Hohulin, & Ellie Berardi Full Schedule & More Info

·       There is a group visiting Valparaiso next weekend, November 2nd. If you’d be interested in joining please contact Adam & April. If you would like to contribute to that lunch, please click here.

·       The November Kate’s Kitchen food list is on the bulletin board. Thank you so much for your support!

·       Hospital Lumiere- Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction on Nov. 6-8^th. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and a In-Person Auction. Click herefor more information.

·       Holy Communion scheduled for BC on Saturday Nov. 8 at 7:00.

·       Love One Another Supper-  The Young Group is looking forward to hosting the Love One Another supper on Nov 9 at 5:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall. All widows, widowers, and singles are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Nick or Jessica Fiechter.

·       Kingdom Academy invites everyone to their annual Benefit Auction & Dinner on FRIDAY, November 14th, 2025. Doors open at 4:30. Dinner: 4:30-6:30 / Kids Corner: 5:00-6:00 / Silent Auction: 4:30-7:30 / Live Auction starts at 6:30! New items or service donations are appreciated. Please contact Hannah Zollinger (260-273-9925) or Jamy Steffen (260-273-7528) with any donations. With a Friday auction, items need to be at the school by Wednesday (Nov 12th) to guarantee that they will be included, please no later. We have made it easy with our Amazon Wish List, if you would prefer to send an item directly to us. (Click here) ~Thank you for your support of our building and school family!

·       Operation Christmas Child- Our community is sending shoeboxes to underprivileged children across the nations through Operation Christmas Child. Boxes are available, but feel free to use your own plastic shoebox containers (as families can use these). Information is on the table downstairs. Please return by Sunday, November 16th! Any questions, contact Jay & Rhonda Bertsch or Steve Gerber! Thanks for your support!

·       Christmas Caroling- All are invited to participate in the annual Livestream Christmas Caroling at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17. Like years past, the night will feature a general choir and dedicated choir, with dedicated choir practices on Sunday, Nov. 23; Sunday, Nov. 30; Sunday, Dec. 7; and Sunday, Dec. 14. Practices will also be on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec 10. You do not have to attend all practices to join. For more information, see the attachment in the e-mail announcements or contact Chet Baumgartner.

Serving lunch today: Klayton & Taylor Kershner

Local missionary family to pray for:  Dustin & Katy Isch

Bluffton Bible Cast:  Listen here.

Intercessory Prayer Opportunity: LetUsPray365@gmail.com