Handbells Practice Starts Thursday,

September 4TH

Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the balcony but not had an excuse to go up there? Now you have!!!!! The Handbell Choir will start practicing and playing from the balcony this year and you have the chance to see the view from up above. We are in need of one more ringer. We practice on Thursdays from 5:45 - 6:45pm. And as an added bonus, there is plenty of room to lay down during the sermon, so you an rally concentrate on what Pastor is saying. Come and join us on September 4th and become a ding-a-ling!!!

Chancel Choir Practice Starts Thursday,

September 4TH

So maybe you are afraid of heights and don't want to be in the balcony. Well then, have we got the spot for you - in the very front of the sanctuary. The Chancel Choir practices on Thursdays fro 7:00 - 8:15pm. We always welcome new singers with open arms. And when you sit up front and look out at the congregation, you can see exactly who is NOT sitting in their correct pew and admonish them for it later! Come and join us on September 4th and make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Faithful Followers Save the Date

Sunday, Oct. 19TH

Our annual bonfire at the Isaaks is set for Sunday, October 19th. Wonderful German music on the accordion will be from 1 - 4pm followed by brats and burgers for dinner. We will once again collect cans of food to donate to the local food pantries. More information will follow soon, along with a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please save this date on your calendar and plan on joining us at the Isaak's house.

Thank You

First, thank you for being so patient for your quarterly thank you letter. Your donation is so very important to the Crisis Food Center. With so many of you donating on a monthly basis we save needed resources by reducing the number of thank you letters we send. Second, thank YOU for your donation of $207.00 and food items. We appreciate your generosity. So far this year you have helped us serve over 5000 families who needed help. We are right in the middle of our Summertime Hunger Helper program that distributes extra breakfast and lunch items to families with school aged children. We are very proud of this program, one that addresses the need of a healthy breakfast and feeds the hungry children in the safety of their own homes. Every dollar is important to us and every dollar is accounted for by the Crisis Food Center. Thank you again for helping us feed the hungry of the Riverbend area. Sincerely, Susan Jolley Executive Director Crisis Food Center

Gifts Capital Improvement Loan In Memory of Dean Oehler from Phil & Carolyn Robbins In Memory of Marvin Leadicker from Allen & Linda Klope In Memory of Harry Nevlin from Bob & Judy Bachman, Donna Beard, Zeke Jabusch, Bev Curlovic, John & Loretta Farrell, Carol Fritz, Esther Gillespie, Norma Glazebrook, Ruth Gwillim, John & Ann Hamilton, Doris Hetherington, Steve & Barb Jutting, Allen & Linda Klope, Ray & Jan Luken, John McDaniels, Kerry Miller, Jerome & Patricia Naugle, Normandy Condo Association, Sandy Olive, Thomas Pelot, Chris Poole, Virginia Reed, Jim & Martha Reinhardt, Dale & Charlotte Schaefer, Robert Schuman, Shirley Struif, Jill Thomasson, Jacquelin Wiseman In Memory of Jordan Klope from Allen & Linda Klope Meals on Wheels In Honor of those who serve others from Jim & Martha Reinhardt

Edith Cooper; Helen Eales; Verna Hoffman; Rob Kitsmiller; Dorothy Krebs; Susan Parton Stanard; Rev. Don Storck Serving Our Nation: Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Bill Conner, son of Maureen Conner

Marine Will Foust, Nephew of Lori MeCaskey LT Alexa Gibbs, Instructor, Surface Warfare Officer School, Granddaughter of the late Harry & Helen Nickel Army Ryan Green, grandson of Anna Green Army Jacob Iman, son of Dennis & Lisa Dugan Army Jacob McCann, Heavy Equipment and Engineer Specialist, Afghanistan, cousin to Libby Brame Chaplain John Read, cousin of Jan Luken Marine LCpl Michael Turner, Marine Expeditionary Unit - USS Boxer, son of Kelly Turner

Crisis Food Center For the month of August, we collected 142 food items, 12 bags of clothes. Don't forget our next collection date of Sunday, September 14th.

2014

Below are the 2014 dates for the Flower Calendar, if you would like to purchase the altar flowers in memory of honor of someone or a special event, please call the church office at 466-6077 to reserve your date. The price remains the same as last year, $29 for one arrangement or $58 for both.

November - 2, 2, 16, 16

December - 7, 14, 14, 21, 28, 28

MINISTRIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Fall Round-up! Fun for kids, food for all! On Sep 7th, Sunday morning worship returns to 9am, with the Fall Round-up & Pancake

Breakfast at 10am. Register for Sunday School in the gym with games, inflatables, face painting, and more… plus a fundraiser breakfast in Heggemeier Hall for our youth mission trip! Food at 10, Fun in the gym at 10:30. Meet your teachers and learn more about our exciting classes!

Children’s Church is offered every Sunday morning during worship. Kids (age 3 - grade 4) start in the Sanctuary

with Pastor Jerry, then go out to the Chapel for songs and offering, Heggemeier Hall for snacks, and the Preschool Wing for creative Bible lessons. Younger children are welcome to enjoy our Nursery, with our friendly staff member Nykki Williamson and volunteer helpers! Sunday School classes for all ages resume on Sep 14th. Our 3 children’s classes meet downstairs in the Preschool Wing. Here are our classes, teachers, and locations:

Preschool & Kindergarten - Suzie Sandifer & Missy King

1st-4th Grade - Jenny Gargac

Tweens (5th-7th) - Joan Schomburg & Sara Harroun

Sr. High (8th-12th) - Teen teaching team (Youth Room)

The Journey (adults) - Tim Sandifer (Music Room)

Our weekly youth gatherings resume Sunday, Sep 7th! Anyone from the church, school, or community is welcome! These are a great way to share fun times with your friends while also experiencing meaningful discussions about faith and life. This

year, both Middle and High School groups will meet on Sundays:

4:00 – 6:00 pm – Middle School Youth 6:00 – 8:00 pm – High School Youth

Another feature of this new schedule: Both groups are invited to share in a 5:30 pm meal. Parents from both age groups will sign up to provide the meal on a rotating basis.

GO APE! High Ropes Adventure Course Saturday, Sep 6 - 1:00 - 7:00 pm Middle School, Sr. High, & Chaperones $35 (17 & younger) or $55 (18 & older) plus money for dinner It’s the return of Go Ape! Come enjoy numerous rope ladders, 39 exciting crossings, 2 Tarzan swings and 5 zip lines. Each section takes you higher into the forest canopy and finishes with a longer zip line and more expansive views! The course consists of over 2,624 feet worth of zip lines and obstacles -- an incredible treetop adventure!

We’ll meet Saturday by the Youth Room entrance at 1:00pm, head to Go Ape, and eat dinner together after! Wear sneakers or boots (no sandals or open-toed shoes) and comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather. We need a strong adult-to-teen ratio on the course, so adults are definitely encouraged to join us! Those not wishing to participate are welcome to come and watch us from the ground (though they don’t count

toward our ratio). More drivers and vehicles will likely be needed (and reimbursed by the church for gas).

Sign up as soon as possible (the absolute last day to let me know is Monday, Sep 1) by contacting Tim (447-3089). DON’T FORGET: If you went to Go Ape with us last year, bring your certificate of completion to get a free t-shirt (or water bottle)!

SCHOOL NEWS

Thank you to everyone who attended our schools’ “Open House” on August 17th. We had a great turnout, and everyone seemed happy and excited about the start of school. It was so nice to see so many parents and members of the congregation visiting our classrooms and meeting our teachers!

Evangelical School for the Young Years

Our preschoolers began the year on August 25th and 26th with a one hour session for children and parents. The children got a “taste” of school, while parents received an overview of the school year. This year we have four classes of four year old students, and three classes of three year old students with a total enrollment of 120 students. Everyone is

enjoying getting into the routine of school. This year we are starting something new with the addition of all-day preschool for four year olds. Students who are enrolled in the morning program may also elect to enroll in the afternoon session. The afternoon session ends at 3:00 as to make a smoother dismissal with the elementary dismissal. We have also added an extended care program. Those students enrolled in the all day program may also take advantage of our “Eagle’s Nest” before and after school care. The times are 7:00-8:45am and 3:00-5:00pm. There is an extra charge for this service.

A September field trip is planned for the four year old students on September 17th and 18th. The classes will be going to Eckert’s

Apple Orchard to pick apples. We have a Parent Night scheduled for September 22nd. Parents get to know more about the curriculum, and follow their child’s schedule of rotating through our three specialized rooms.

Evangelical Elementary and Middle Schools

School for elementary and middle school students started on August 18th with two half days. Curriculum night was held on August 19th. It appears that the students and teachers were anxious to get back to school! Along with our new kindergarten students, we have new students in other grades as well.

We extend a big Evangelical welcome to them and their families. The elementary enrollment totals 326 students. We added two new teachers to our faculty. Michael Toolen III will be teaching Music, and Jacqueline Garcia will be teaching Spanish. Stephanie Hawkins, our former Spanish teacher, is teaching fourth grade this year, and Michelle Decker moved from teaching fourth grade to teaching fifth grade. We welcome our new teachers, as they become part of our Evangelical family.

Auction News

The annual auction will be held October 17th at The Commons on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. You will soon be receiving an invitation, and we hope you will able to join us. The auction is the major fundraiser for our schools, and provides for things that we would otherwise not be able to provide. This year’s theme is “Mardi Gras Masquerade”. The students will be making items for the auction, but we are also looking for other donations for the auction. If you would like to donate something, please drop it by the school office by October 3rd. If you have never attended one of our auctions, please plan to join us this year for a wonderful evening. With your help, we can have a great auction!

September Birthdays

1 Dorothy Drew

Rosalee Johnson 2

Rosemary Evans 4

Emi Boyd Blake Schrumpf

6 Karen Batty

7 Emily Hejna

10 Abby Bott

Alice Camp Linda Mortland

Nathan Schrumpf 11

Eric Ziino 13

Ryan Bemis Bob Mitchell

15 Tom Brown

19 Alan Kramer Dick Scheffel

20 Nigel Hilgert

22 Ray Graves

25 John Hamilton Dotty Parton

27 Cathy Storey

28 Jenny Gargac Pam Kasten Bob Ernst

29 Nancy Brown

Children's Birthdays

1 Brett Baldridge

9 Bennet Harroun

Justin Fisher 18

Silas Chapman 20

Lexi Stevenson Reid Stevenson

28 Elise King

Emma Ernst

September Wedding Anniversaries

2 Gordon & Linda Dabbs

3 Doug & Stephanie Mendenhall

9 Alan & Sue Kramer

10 Glen & Dee Roper

12 Hank & Dianne Isaak

Tom & Judy Springman Rick & Julie Ziino

16 Gary & Jayne Baldridge George & Sally Mitchell

21 Jim & Martha Reinhardt

22 Scott & Mary Pat Darr

Wayne & Shirley Henson 24

Bob & Judy Bachman Mark & Julie Hinesman

25 Harvey & Shirley Lyerla

26 Ray & Dotty Parton

27 Ray & Jan Luken

Sunday Schedules

September 7 - Pew Communion OPEN: Melinda Bock CLOSE: Sandy Crawford BUS: Randy Fields SOUND: Greg Gaddy FLOWERS: Melinda Bock Zeddie & Audrey King GREETERS: Betty McKinney NURSERY: Jodi Stillwell ASSISTING ELDER: Chris Fox USHERS: Phil Robbins, Brian Hogue, Julie Hinesman, Allen Klope, Julie Ziino, Tom Doyle, Sandy Olive, Shirley Henson ACOLYTE: Jade Nicholson HOSPITALITY DESK: Nancy Brown SMALL MOWER: Doug King & Phil Bear LARGE MOWER: Rick Ziino & Tom Doyle SCRIP: Brenda Oehler or Bonne Wilhelm and Ruth Ann Schien September 14 OPEN: John Hamilton CLOSE: Pam Kasten BUS: Tom Doyle SOUND: Bill Goebel FLOWERS: Joyce Yates & Ann Hamilton GREETERS: Tom & Nancy Brown NURSERY: Missy Struif ASSISTING ELDER: Sandy Olive USHERS: Steve Jutting, Sue Herbert, John & Barb Hoelscher ACOLYTE: Jade Nicholson HOSPITALITY DESK: Shirley Henson SMALL MOWER: Steven Hejna & Bill Goebel LARGE MOWER: Rick Ziino & Tom Doyle SCRIP: Brenda Oehler or Bonne Wilhelm and Marti Goebel

September 21 OPEN: Steve Jutting CLOSE: Mike Gargac BUS: Eric Harnetiaux SOUND: Greg Gaddy FLOWERS: Shirley Schmidt & Jane Hopkins GREETERS: Mary Lu Albee NURSERY: Diane Steele ASSISTING ELDER: Sandy Olive USHERS: Mark & Lisa Osborne John Hamilton & Ginnie Ilch ACOLYTE: Grace Nicholson HOSPITALITY DESK: Suzie Sandifer SMALL MOWER: Steven Hejna & Bill Goebel LARGE MOWER: Mark Osborne & John McDonald SCRIP: Brenda Oehler or Bonne Wilhelm and Becky Bierbaum

September 28 OPEN: TBD CLOSE: Steve Jutting BUS: Rick Ziino SOUND: Bill Goebel FLOWERS: Marti Goebel & Alfred & Dorothy Gerdt GREETERS: Bob & Judy Bachman NURSERY: Myah Gebelein ASSISTING ELDER: John Hamilton USHERS: Tom Brown, Wayne Henson, Ray Graves, Sandy Olive ACOLYTE: Grace Nicholson HOSPITALITY DESK: Linda Klope SMALL MOWER: Steven Hejna & Bill Goebel LARGE MOWER: SCRIP: Brenda Oehler or Bonne Wilhelm and Betty McKinney

September A Year with the Bible

1. Wisdom as human common sense Isa. 28:23-29

2. Praise for God's help Ps. 146

3. Do not weary in doing good 2 Thess. 3:6-13

4. The Passover is described Exod. 12:1-14

5. A sentinel for Israel Ezek. 33:7-11

6. Love one another Rom. 13:8-14

7. 13th Sunday after Pentecost Matt. 18:15-20

8. God's goodness and mercy Ps. 103

9. Approach the throne of grace and receive mercy Heb. 4:14-16

10. The one who brings good tidings Nah. 1:9-15

11. The Passover is carried out Exod. 14:21-31

12. God intended it for good Gen. 50:15-21

13. We are the Lord's Rom. 14:1-12

14. 14th Sunday after Pentecost Matt. 18:21-35

15. Wages are to be paid daily Deut. 24:14-15

16. A quiet trust Ps. 131

17. Show no partiality Jas. 2:1-13

18. Bread from heaven Exod. 16:2-15

19. The graciousness of God Jonah 3:10-4:11

20. Paul is hard pressed Phil. 1:21-30

21. 15th Sunday after Pentecost Matt. 20:1-16

22. Jeremiah's commissioning Jer. 1:4-10

23. Assurance for God's king Ps. 110

24. All are justified through Christ's death Gal. 2:15-21

25. Water from the rock Exod. 17:1-7

26. Turn and live Ezek. 18:1-4, 25-32

27. Have the same mind as Christ Phil. 2:1-13

28. 16th Sunday After Pentecost Matt. 21:23-32

29. Let Justice roll down Amos 5:18-24

30. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? Ps. 24

Upcoming Events

1. Labor Day - Church Offices Closed 2. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Great Rivers Choral Soc., 6:30pm Women's Fellowship, 6:30pm 3. Lectionary Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Prayer Group, 12:00 - 1:00pm After School, Gym, 3:30- 5:00pm Wednesday Study, 7:00 - 8:00pm 4. Handbells, 5:45 - 6:45pm Yearbook Party, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30pm 7. Worship Service, 9:00 - 10:00am Pew Communion Fall Roundup, 10:00am Coffee Hour, 10:00 - 11:00am Sunday Night aLive, 4:00 - 6:00pm Sr. High Youth, 6:00 - 8:00pm 8. H.I.S. Ministry, 10:00 - 11:00am H.I.S. Ministry, 7:00 - 8:00pm 9. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Great Rivers Choral Soc., 6:30pm Consistory, 7:00pm 10. Lectionary Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Prayer Group, 12:00 - 1:00pm After School, Gym, 3:30 - 5:00pm Wednesday Study, 7:00 - 8:00pm 11. Handbells, 5:45 - 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30pm 14. Worship Service, 9:00 - 10:00am Food Pantry Sunday School, 10:00 - 11:00am Coffee Hour, 10:00 - 11:00am Sunday Night aLive, 4:00 - 6:00pm Sr. High Youth, 6:00 - 8:00pm 16. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Great Rivers choral Soc., 6:30pm 17. Lectionary Study, 10:00 - 11:00am

Prayer Group, 12:00 - 1:00pm After School, Gym, 3:30 - 5:00pm Wednesday Study, 7:00-8:00pm 18. Handbells, 5:45-6:45pm Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30pm 19. Student Counsel, 2:00 - 3:00pm 21. Worship Service, 9:00 - 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00 - 11:00am Coffee Hour, 10:00 - 11:00am Sunday Night Alive, 4:00 - 6:00pm Sr. High Youth, 6:00 - 8:00pm 23. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am School Board, 6:00 - 8:00pm Great Rivers Choral Soc., 6:30pm 24. Lectionary Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Prayer Group, 12:00 - 1:00pm After School, Gym, 3:30 - 5:00pm Wednesday Study, 7:00 - 8:00pm 25. Handbells, 5:45 - 6:45pm Choir, 7:00 - 8:30pm 28. Worship Service, 9:00 - 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00 - 11:00am Coffee Hour, 10:00 - 11:00am 30. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Great Rivers Choral Soc., 6:30pm

Upcoming Events

1. Lectionary Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Prayer Group, 12:00 - 1:00pm After School, Gym, 3:30 - 5:00pm Wednesday Study, 7:00 - 8:00pm 2. Handbells, 5:45 - 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30pm 5. Worship Service, 9:00 - 10:00am Tapestry, 10:00 - 11:00am Coffee Hour, 10:00 - 11:00am 7. Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00am Great Rivers Choral Soc., 6:30pm Women's Fellowship, 6:30-8:30pm

DuBois Center Fall Festival Sunday, October 5 11:00am - 5:00pm

Save the date of Sunday, October 5, 2014, for DuBois Center Fall Festival. It is a family friendly event with FREE parking and admission. More information to come.

Also, on Sunday, October 5th, DuBois will be holding a DuBois Dash. this is a 5K Trail Run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. The Trail Run and Walk will begin at 9:30am.

For more information about the Dash, please go to DuBois Center web site at www.duboiscenter.org.

Your Trash, Our Treasure

Before putting away your garden tools at the end of the summer gardening season, it might be a good idea to take stock of jut what has accumulated in your garage or tool shed over the years - 4 trowels, 7 kneeling pads, 3 hoes, etc. Amazing - isn't it?! Are there extras that are no longer needed to care for your garden? Then please consider donating them to DuBois Center. They have a random hand tool or two, but not enough to accommodate work groups of youth from Hoyleton Children's Home, confirmation classes, scout troops and other willing volunteers. They do have lots of full-sized rakes and shovels, but more tools specifically for garden work - planting, weeding and pruning - are needed. Think trowels, cultivators, hand weeders, hoes, loppers, pruners, and shrub rakes.

If you have any questions, please contact DuBois Center at (618) 787-2202.

2014 Financial Update Total Operating Receipts through 07/31/14 $246,902 Total Operating Expenses through 07/31/14 ($277,877) Net Operating Loss through 07/31/14 ($ 30,975)

Capital Improvement Loan Balance

$182,150 06/30/14 Capital Imp. Loan Balance - 5,611 July Scrip Capital Improvement Donation - 15,588 July Personal/Memorial/ Fund Raiser Capital Imp. Donations + 628 July Bank Loan Interest $161,579 07/31/14 Capital Imp. Loan Balance

Endowment Fund Building Loan Balance

$ 39,066 06/30/14 Endowment Fund Building Loan Balance + 122 July Endowment Loan Interest Income to Budget $ 39,188 - 100 July Donations to Endowment Loan $ 39,088 07/31/14 Endowment Fund Building Loan Balance

BUILDING FUND SCRIP For eating...shopping...or filling your

tank

What’s New? AMC $10 cards. We also have $25 cards on hand. All profits are donated to the Capital Improvement Loan.

Fall Festival - Salad Luncheon

Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Fall Festival & Salad Luncheon is right around the corner. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 2, 2014. This event is our biggest fund-raiser. Proceeds are used for various church projects, equipment and much more. As always, we need your help.

Bakery Pies are our best sellers! Anything yummy will do. Coffee cakes, muffins, cookies, cakes, candy, jams, jellies, etc. Our hope is that each family will donate at least one baked item.

Beads, Bangles & More

It's all about accessories! Beads, bangles, costume jewelry, belts, scarves, purses, etc.

Books Gently used books, recipe books, and children's books. PLEASE NO ENCYCLOPEDIAS, TEXTBOOKS OR MAGAZINES.

Flyers Please help us get the word out. Take a few flyers and pass them along to family, friends and businesses.

Tickets As in the past, we would appreciate each family selling 10 tickets. We'll have tickets available on Sunday, September 7th.

Baskets There will be NO White Elephant area this year. Instead the Women's Fellowship Board has decided to raffle off "themed" baskets. The board will be busy putting baskets together. But, in order to have a wide variety, we are asking for donations from the congregation. Whether from an individual, or committee or board, if you could donate a "themed basket" for our raffle it would give our "guests" lot of choices. Please contact Nancy Brown with any questions. We are looking forward to another successful event. Please know that your donations are very much appreciated. Women's Fellowship Board

Fall Festival & Salad Luncheon

Thursday, October 2, 2014

VOLUNTEER FORM

Name____________________ Telephone________________ I would like to donate a Salad: ___Pasta ___Fruit ___Vegetable ___Gelatin ___Other Salad _____ Number of Fruit/Nut Breads *Fewer Gelatin Salads are needed. They are not used in carry outs. I would like to help prepare in the Kitchen: On Wednesday, October 1

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the morning_____ evening_____

I would like to help on the day of the Luncheon: In the Kitchen_____ With carry-outs_____ In the Dining Room_____ On the Buffet_____ I would like to help in: The Bakery_____ Beads & Bangles_____ Bookstore_____ In the Dining Room_____ On the Buffet_____ Basket Raffle____ Men are needed to help with: Set-up Oct. 1

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Take-down___ Deliveries___ Parking___ We appreciate all that you do. The Women's Fellowship Board