Congregational Care Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week. Jan Adair, Tom Austin, Heidi Brewer, Bob Bucklin, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dixie Hawthorne, Joyce Fahs, Pat Hill, Thatcher Kleiss, Diane Landreth, David Lingo, Dan Meeks, Chuck Minauskas, Doug Tremper, Jim Trieschmann, William Watkins, Jack & Shirley Williamson, George Zidek Congratulations to Todd & Debra Hafner on the birth of their niece, Ellerie Rose Hafner, on Oct. 5. Today’s altar flowers are given by Michelle & Nic Younkin in celebration of their 6th Wedding Anniversary Serving Today 9 a.m. Service Greeters Pat Davisson, Phyllis Bauler, Steve & Barbara Wernicke, Audrey Cicmanec, Gray Cicmanec Welcome Desk Penny Gillen, Betty Veihmann, Kim Austin Acolytes Glenna Bottom, Natalie Boba Ushers Dave Gaul, Stan Diddams, Carter Gaul, Faith Gaul, Andy Tooley, Teddy Tooley, Len Witte 11 a.m. Service Greeters Mike & Terri Kinney, Steve & Jackie Helm Welcome Desk Julie, Sarah & Ella Rodriguez Acolytes Delaney Ingbretson, Natalie Snyder Ushers Bob Drake, Patty Affett, Vickie Austin, John Hamilton, Don Kenyon, Terry Ludwig, Andy Majernik, Bethany Majernik, Luke Majernik Musicians: Kevin Lange (organ, piano), Mary Ellen Rahn (Cherub Choir), Sharon Schmidt (Altar Bells, Sanctuary Ringers), Ellie Pentland (Broken Together) Sound Technicians: John Brunner, Phil Johnson, Josh Keske, Marty Keske, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Ellie Phillips, Ethan Phillips, David Rush, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Kevin Lange, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Raven Larkin, Deb Evans, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna Capra Mission Statement Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ Proclaim God’s grace and Good News Welcome Guests! We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries. Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs). Large print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance. Next Week’s Lectionary Readings We invite you to include these readings in your devotion times. Readings for next week are Jeremiah 31:27–34; Psalm 119:97–104, Psalm 19; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5; and Luke 18:1–8. Today at Gary Church In God’s Image Through Oct. 27, 10 a.m. in the Anderson Room, led by Rev. JoAnne Chase & Christy Grace This fall, our Sunday morning Adult Bible Study will focus on God, what it means that we are created in God’s image, and what it means to worship God alone. Our Oct. lessons will answer questions that flow from a deeper understanding of God and the divine nature: “Who are we in relation to God? What does it mean to be human? What does it mean that we are created in the divine image? How do we live into that?” Books are available for $14 for use on Sunday mornings or throughout the week. Caring for God’s Creation through Recycling 10 a.m. in the Chapel, led by Gary’s Styrofoam Recycling Team Do you think about what is going into your trash and recycling bins? As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to preserve and conserve the world around us. Learn more about why Gary Church has a styrofoam recycling ministry, why what you put in your recycling bin makes a difference, and how the global economy is changing the way we look at plastics recycling. Gary Kids & Gary Youth 10 a.m. Sunday School Preschool 3’s–Kindergarten meet in the Preschool Room Grade 1–5 meet in Gamon Hall Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room Confirmation (Grade 8) meets in the Jr. High Room Grades 9–12 meet in the Chapel Next Sunday Children’s Sabbath Oct. 20, 9 and 11 a.m. Worship Services Experience a special service as we celebrate and participate in Children’s Sabbath. Begun 28 years ago by the Children’s Defense Fund, the Children’s Sabbath raises awareness of childhood poverty and calls us, as a faith community, to action. Deaconess Catherine Inserra, ChildServ Manager of Faith and Community Relations, will lead us in worship. She will also give a presentation in the Chapel, exploring the theme of “Home” as disciples and practitioners engaging in ChildServ's mission to pro- tect, heal, and educate children and families so they can build better lives. Gary Preschool 50 th Anniversary Celebration 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Commons, Courtyard, and Preschool Rooms At 10 a.m., stop in the Commons for cake and punch, and in the Preschool Rooms to visit with past and present teachers. Join the fun activities at 11 a.m. in the Courtyard. Photos from years past will be on display, and a collaborative art project will happen throughout the morning. Come celebrate with us!