THE EVANGEL: SEPT.-OCT. 2019 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK As part of one of my classes this year I wrote a devotion about the Mystics in the Medieval period. I pray you are blessed by its content and thank you for letting me get double benefit from work put in. Devotional Written by Pastor Jason Collier

The image of God is found essentially and personally in all mankind. Each possesses it whole, entire and undivided, and all together not more than one

alone. In this way we are all one, intimately united in our eternal image, which is the image of God and the source in us of all our life.

John Ruysbroeck

Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the

earth.” God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Genesis 1:26–27 NASB: 1995 Update

This quote by John Ruysbroeck paints for me the truth of the image of God in each of us. There is no argument here. It is just an absolute statement of facts about something that is often debated. As we all know, we are made in the image of God. But does that mean we are wholly gods? As you travel through your day allow yourself to treat everyone you meet as if you were meeting God. Would you treat any one different as you go through your day? Would you greet them differently? What are the lengths you would go to make God comfortable? And if you believe we all have God in us, how would you change your day to day?

John Ruysbroeck was born in 1293 in the village of Ruysbroeck near Brussels. He became a priest in 1317, when he was twenty-four. For the next twenty-six years he served as chaplain to the church of St. Gudule in Brussels. During this time, he wrote treaties opposing the heretical teachings of a woman named Bloemardinne. In 1343, he retired to Groenendael in the forest a few miles from the city with two companions to lead a more solitary life. The small group acquired a few more members and became, with the blessings of the local bishop, an official religious community—canons regular of St. Augustine. Ruysbroeck spent the remaining years of his life at Groenendael, where he wrote the most influential of his mystical works. He died December 2, 1381.

This historical work used without permission from: The Blessed John of Ruysbroeck (1293 or 1294 – 2 December 1381), "the Admirable" also known as John Ruusbroec, Jan van Ruusbroec or Jan van Ruysbroeck, was one of the Flemish mystics of the medieval Catholic Church.

Servant of God,

Jason Collier

LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE FOR SEPT.-OCT. 2019Sept

1 Sabbath – Part 3 Deuteronomy 15:1-2, 7-11; Luke 15:11-32

8 Garden of Eden 13th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 2:4b-25; Human beings are to till the garden; man and woman in companionship (Mark 1:16-20 or Mark 10:6-8)

15 Isaac Born to Sarah 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7; The promise of Isaac’s birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter (Mark 10:27)

22 Jacob Wrestles God 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 32:[9-13] 22-30; Jacob wrestles with an angel. Receives the name Israel, for he strives with God (Mark 14:32-36)

29

Moses and God’s Name 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 1:8-14 [1:15-2:10]; 3:1-15; Israel is in slavery and calls for help. God calls Moses to bring release (Mark 14:32-36)

Oct. 6

Hear O Israel 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9; Ten Commandments Love the lord your God with all your heart and soul and might (Mark 12:28-31)

13 Ruth 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Ruth 1:1-17; Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God’s people. “Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.” (Mark 3:33-35)

20

David Anointed King 19th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150; David becomes king over all Israel. Brings the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem with song making Jerusalem a place of worship. (Mark 11:8-10)

27 Kingdom Divided 20th Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29; Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership; the kingdom is divided (Mark 10:42-45)

Nov. 3

Elijah at Mount Carmel 21st Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 18:[17-19] 20-39; Elijah calls fire from heaven on Mount Carmel to reveal God’s presence (Mark 9:2-4)

10 Hosea 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 11:1-9; God’s passionate love for his children; despite their disobedience he cannot give them up. (Mark 10:13-14)

COLLIDE YOUTH GROUP STARTS WED. SEPT. 4, 11

The ACC-UCC Youth Group is going to try something new during the 2019-20 school year. Youth in 6th through 12th grade are invited to participate with Collide in Washington that features two types of Wednesday evening gatherings: 1) One Nights that are large group

events from 6:30 to 8:30 PM once a month (first Wednesday) at Washington High School; and 2) Life Groups that are held Wednesday’s from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Life Group Houses. Life groups are fun, age specific environments designed to connect students to a consistent, life-giving community. Life group houses are divided by grades and are held in different locations in the Washington area. Participants would attend One Nights as well as Life Groups. FMI visit: http://www.citypoint.cc/collide. Dates are included in the calendar. Nick Yoder is providing local leadership to the group. FMI: Nick Yoder: 319-325-8070; nickyoder97@yahoo.com

KIDS’ CLUB FALL SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11 Kids’ Club (target audience is Pre-school through 5th grade) will begin its Fall Session on Wednesday, September 11. A special “Kick-Off” event is planned at Marr Park, Shelter 1 (first shelter on the right as you enter the park from Hwy. 92) beginning at 6 PM. A light supper will be served followed by a hayride around the park. Following the Kick-off, sessions will be held Wednesdays- 6:30 to 7:30PM at the North Church. Please call Karen if you could help with the Kick-off or any portion of the Fall Session – 319-430-0496. You may preregister youth online by following this link or find the link on the Ainsworth Community Church Facebook page or website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrXeZxx8f0Yn0IfghFrhXUJ7evdrgojQEQQNTekxIttBQG-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – THANK YOU! “THANK YOU” to the participants, parents, teachers, group leaders, snack providers/servers; coordinators and volunteers for your part in VBS 2019. About 20 youth participated each evening to experience a Bible lesson, a hands-on activity; a game, snacks, and music.

MISSION COMMITTEE: INGATHERING DONATIONS The Mission Committee is again getting ready for the Ingathering Kits to be sent in early November. Kathi has purchased all items needed at a cost of $455 with shipping. If you wish to help offset this cost, Kathi will have a basket and envelopes at the back of the Sanctuary the month of September to collect donations.

ACCW – THUR., SEPT. 12 & OCT. 10, 1:30 PM ACCW will meet on Thursday, September 12th in the South Church Fellowship Hall. Regular attendees are encouraged to bring a guest. Linda McNeil will present the program AND serve as hostess. On Thursday, October 10, Pastor Jason will present the program

ACCW TEA BAG CAMPAIGN The Tea Bag Campaign letters were distributed this summer. It’s not too late to send your contribution to ACCW – (Ainsworth Community Church Women) – all women of the church are considered members. The monies are used to help support local needs in the community. Donations may be sent to: Norma White, 624 7th Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201

ACC FOOD PANTRY OPEN: SEPT. 18 & OCT. 16 The Ainsworth Community Church Food Pantry will open for individuals and families Wednesday, September 18, 3-6 PM AND Wednesday, October 16, 3-6 PM. If you need to make other arrangements or have eligibility questions, please call 319-657-2387 for confidential information.

PASTOR VISITS AND PRAYER LIST Please let us know if you would like Pastor Jason to call on you or if you need to be on our prayer list. You may call Pastor Jason’s cell 563.343.3390 at any time; church answering machine: 319-657-3020 or Jan’s cell 319.330-6175.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S – SEPT. 21 On September 21, I am planning to join my family and friends in the Iowa City "Walk to End Alzheimer's". Prior to that day, I will be happy to accept cash or check donations for this event. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please make checks payable to “Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ Assoc)”. There is no

mechanism for the Alzheimer’s Association to acknowledge cash donations. Thank you

for helping defeat this unpreventable, incurable, untreatable disease. Pat Jenkins

CHURCH PLANNING MEETING SEPT. 23; 6 PM

EVERYONE is welcome to join the Parish Council on MONDAY, September 23 at 6 PM at the Ainsworth 4-Corners. Buy your own dinner while enjoying fellowship with our church family and then participate in discussion about the future goals of the church that will be include in the Charge Conference report.

CHARGE CONFERENCE – DATE TO BE DETERMINED Charge Conference is being rescheduled for Ainsworth and Crawfordsville. We think it will be held at UCC. Bottom line – it IS coming. If you serve on a committee and anticipate money needs for special projects in the coming year, NOW is the time to let Colleen, Jason, Jan or Myron know. Materials will be

available as soon as possible for congregation review.

SPECIAL OFFERINGS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sun., Oct. 6 we observe two programs – one from each denomination: 1) World Communion Sunday.is a program of the United Methodist Church. Your giving helps to provide scholarships for national and international graduate

students whom God has gifted to learn and to serve. 2) Presbyterian Peacemaking Program helps transform lives through work for peace,

with the tools God has given. In the Spirit of God, we work to break the power of hate, and heal the wounds of violence and division. Join

in the Peace & Global Witness Offering because it is boundless peace God offers. The donation jar and envelopes will be at the back of the sanctuary for BOTH programs.

WALK TO EMMAUS: OCT. 17-20 & NOV. 7-10 If you wish to participate in a Walk to Emmaus, please get in touch with Pastor Jason. Note that the church will pay for your registration fee for the weekend. All you need do is pack your bag and prepare to be pampered and eat very well for the entire weekend. Both will be held at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca (Shueyville, IA).

Men’s Walk #181: Thursday, Oct. 17 thru Sunday, Oct. 20

Women’s Walk #182: Thursday, Nov. 7 thru Sunday, Nov. 10

BLOOD DRIVE – THANK YOU!! Thank you! Ainsworth Community Church Family for supporting the August blood drive. We collected 37 whole blood units and 4 ‘double red’ units thus exceeding the suggested goal for our drive. Thank you to JoAnn Torpey and Marcia Wilson for serving on the calling committee and the canteen crew.

PLUS, a big thank you to Linda McNeil, Marcia Wilson, Kathi Bean and Karen Megchelsen for providing cookies. The Blood Center and donors were most appreciative!

BUILDING BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY Bridges out of Poverty is an initiative with a goal of empowering rather than enabling persons experiencing poverty. The initiative has two components: 1) Educate service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty. The research-based framework of concepts, tools, and resources equip

people to reconsider how they approach their clients, their constituents, their neighbors, and their community. According to Vern Reed of Ottumwa, a national consultant for Bridges out of Poverty, “they have identified 11 key resources we all need to live a sustainable life with only one being financial.” Reed and his wife, Cindy, say Building Bridges is working to identify these resources for people living in generational poverty in southeast Iowa. 2) Classes for families – adults as well as children in the household – seeking to end generational poverty. Bridges is already established in Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Wapello, and other counties in Iowa as well as other states and countries. This is the second year Wayland has offered “Getting Ahead” classes for families (adults and K-12 children). ACC Mission will be providing a meal.

ACC RECEIVES GRANT FOR BRIDGES TRAINING The ACC Mission Committee received a Washington County Riverboat Foundation mini grant to sponsor a “Building Bridges out of Poverty” training for businesses, organizations, and individuals to identify, and educate Washington County. Ann Freyenberger is coordinating the initiative. At press time, she is near to confirming a Saturday date and location in Washington to host the training. Please check the Ainsworth Church Facebook Page and Website.

UCC HARVEST SUPPER AND SALE – OCT. 26 The United Church of Crawfordsville is hosting a Harvest Supper and Sale on Saturday, October 26 between the hours of 4:30 and 6:45 PM. The sale/auction will begin at 7 PM. Menu: Creamed Chicken and Biscuits; Beef Burgers; Salads, and Pie. There will be a free will offering for the supper. Auction items will include cakes, pies, crafts, grain, canned goods, etc.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS, NOV. 3 Remember to turn your clocks back – Fall back. We will resume Standard Time on Sunday, November 3.

KIDS’ CLUB HARVEST SUPPER, NOV. 6, 2019 The final Kids’ Club meeting of the Fall Session is Wednesday, November 6. The

evening features a Harvest Supper at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of the South Church. The evening will conclude by 7:30 PM. All parents and siblings of Kids’ Club participants are welcome.

SUMMER ATTENDANCE

Month 2016 2017 2018 2019

June 281 251 248 241

July 405 347 314 229

August 281 251 265 226

PARISH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The last ACC Parish Council was May 13. There were conflicts in June, July and August. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 9. Don’t worry – our dedicated treasurer, Colleen Bean, has kept the bills paid, and our dedicated Financial Secretary, Karen Megchelsen, has kept up with deposits and recording your contributions. Here are a few highlights of what has been happening during the summer: Christian Education: VBS was held in June with about 20 youth attending; Plans are underway to begin Kids’ Club in September; Membership/Nurture: Cards and flowers have been sent as needs arose; Worship: Moms and Dads were given Dairy Mart gift certificates in honor of Mother’s and Father’s Day; Property: Thank you Marshall Crossett for work inside and outside – bench repair, back door, weed control. The upstairs shower/bath in the parsonage is undergoing extensive needed repairs, Fellowship Hall is being repainted; bathrooms completed. Mission: one of the freezers had to be replaced; passed inspection with HACAP; Nominating Committee: Ready to swing into action.

BUDGET REPORT – 7-31-18 Income $5,638.00 Expenses $6,775.11

General Fund $4,882.60 Building Fund $7,272.57

Memorial Fund $37,584.75 Need/month for budget $8,477.08

2019 Combined Presbytery and Methodist dues/apportionments: $8,400.00

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Joys: Memories of family summer vacations and reunions, family time; and good health. Congratulations to Kylen Anderson for graduating from beauty school. Concerns: Our students, parents, and teachers as they start the new school year. Those suffering from weather related issues in our nation and abroad – drought, fire, flooding, hurricane, and tornadoes. Those dealing with

health issues: Pat Roberts, Sandy Stout, Ruth Miller; and the Family of Mary Meeks. Thank You! to members and their families serving our country.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS/*ANNIVERSARIES 1) Marge Lasek; Jeff Prier; 3) *Duane & Deb Chalupa; 4) Duane Chalupa, *George & Margaret Colthurst; 5) Kitch Shatzer; 7) *Sabrina & Dylan Goodwin; 9) Eric Stewart; 11) Ellie Prier; 12) Ashley Stout; 15) Joy Powers;16) Owen White; Courtney Chalupa; 18) Jim Wenger; Bob Frame;

21) Joe Rees; 22) Dana Skubal Mikel; 25) Mary Stephens, *Ted & Theresa Hahn; 26) Jason Longbine; Karen Arduser; 28) Deb Stewart; 30) Linda Lord, Trudy Buster.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS/*ANNIVERSARIES 1) *Jeff & Bonnie Thomann, Cory Stewart; 2) Brenda Bean;3) Colleen Bean; 4) Bob Lynde; 6) Rob Yoder; 7) Virginia Holmes; 8) Judy Stout; 10) Bonnie Thomann; 11) Pat Roberts, 12) Ron Ornduff; 15) Chelsea

Anderson Septer; Haili Hunter, 17) *Josh & Christine Sands, *John & Alison Barnes; 20) Brandyn Beemblossm; Angela Hazelett; 21) Adam (A. J.) Voshell, Jr.; 23) Peg Hunter; Carol Horning; 24) Richard Lord; Wayne Freyenberger; 26) Alice Droll; 27) Geoff Stewart; 29) *Ken & Tammy Kruse, Jr.; 30) Tim Bean; 31) Joyce Janecek.

SEPTEMBER 2019 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Ushers Greeters Candles Snacks AV

1 Joe Skubal

Dennis Bean Steve Miller Linda Hagist

Ellie Anderson

Judy Skubal Jennifer Yoder

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

8 Neal Megchelsen Steve Anderson

Jennifer & Marshall Crossett

Kate Hartzler

Jessica Diers Pat Jenkins

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

15 Jim Hansen

Wendell Arduser Karen & Wendell

Arduser Shalyn

Kirk Liz Kaufman

Rita Anderson Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

22 Roger Boyer Myron Rees

Carol Bean Bertie Miller

Gabrielle Dawley

Betty Bean JoAnn Torpey

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

29 Clifton Dawley

Jason Anderson Steve & Rita

Anderson Jacob

Hartzler Ann Freyenberger

Marcia Wilson Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

OCTOBER 2019 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Ushers Greeters Candles Snacks AV

6 Jennifer and

Marshall Crossett Betty & Jerry

Bean Drew Diers

Jan Temple Tim Anding

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

13 Dave Kaufman

Neil Mills JoAnn Torpey Marcia Wilson

Ellie Anderson

Karen Megchelsen Wynne Steele

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

20 Joe Skubal

Dennis Bean Jan Temple

?????? Kate

Hartzler Janet Rees

Molly Hartzler Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

27 Neal Megchelsen Steve Anderson

Steve Miller Linda Hagist

Gabrielle Dawley

Sherri Hazen Chris Sieren

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

NOVEMBER 2019 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Ushers Greeters Candles Snacks AV

3 Jim Hansen

Wendell Arduser Jennifer &

Marshall Crossett Jacob

Hartzler Betty Bean

JoAnn Torpey Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

10 Roger Boyer Myron Rees

Karen & WendellArduser

Drew Diers

Ann Freyenberger Marcia Wilson

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

17 Clifton Dawley

Jason Anderson Carol Bean Bertie Miller

Ellie Anderson

Kathi Bean Brenda Bean

Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

24 Jennifer and

Marshall Crossett Steve & Rita

Anderson Kate

Hartzler Judy Skubal

Jennifer Yoder Nick Yoder; Joey Collier

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEEDED Note the same names, over and over and over again!!! My list of volunteers is getting short – especially when our ‘Snow Birds’ fly away for the winter.

PLEASE let me know when YOU would be willing to Usher, Greet, Light Candles,

or Provide Snacks. Thank you! Jan

THIS IS A SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ISSUE There will not be a separate issue of the Evangel printed in October. The next issue will

be sent in early November 2019. Please check

Ainsworth Community Church website: https://ainsworthchurch.org/ Facebook: Ainsworth Community Church

for updates and changes that may arise after this issue is published. Thank you! Jan

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 Sunday, September 1: Worship with Communion, 10:30 AM; Worship at Halcyon House, 2:30 PM Tuesday, September 3: “Son” Seekers, Jerry and Betty Bean, 7 PM Wednesday, September 4: Collide One Night, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Washington HS, 6th -12th grade students (Youth Group Event) Thursday, September 5: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball in Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, Sept. 8: Worship, 10:30 AM; Highlanders 4-H Club Meeting, 4:30-6:30 PM Monday, September 9: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM; ACC Parish Council, 7 PM, North Church Office Wednesday, Sept. 11: Kids’ Club Fall Kick-off with Hay Ride, Marr Park, 6 PM; Collide One Night, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Washington HS, 6th -12th grade students (Youth Group Event) Thursday, September 12: ACCW, Fellowship Hall, 1:30 PM; TKD, 6 PM, North Church Sanctuary; Volleyball in Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, September 15: Worship, 10:30 AM; Lunch at the Corners, Noon to 2 PM Monday, September 16: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM Tuesday, Sept. 17: HACAP Milk Delivery, “Card” Club, ACC Fellowship Hall, 5 PM; “Son” Seekers, Oscar & Wynne Steele, 7 PM Wed., Sept. 18: ACC Food Pantry Open, 3-6 PM; Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church Life Group, 6:30-8:30 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, September 19: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, September 22: Worship, 10:30 AM; Lara Hochstetler sharing Monday, September 23: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM; ACC Planning Meeting for Parish Council and all interested, 6 PM, 4-Corners (buy your own meal); Sacha Club, 6 PM, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, September 25: Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Life Group, 6:30-8:30 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, September 26: Pastor Study Group, North Church Office, 10:30 AM; TKD, 6 PM, North Church Sanctuary; Volleyball in Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, September 29: Worship with Gideon’s sharing, 10:30 AM Monday, September 30: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2019 Tuesday, October 1: “Son” Seekers, Linda McNeil, 7 PM Wednesday, October 2: Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Collide One Night, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Washington HS, 6th -12th grade students (Youth Group Event)

Thursday, October 3: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, October 6: Worship with Communion and special offering for Worldwide Communion Sunday and Peacemaking Offering; 10:30 AM Monday, October 7: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM Wednesday, October 9: Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, October 10: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Sunday, October 13: Worship, 10:30 AM; Highlanders 4-H Meeting, 4:30 PM Monday, October 14: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM; ACC Parish Council, North Church, 7 PM Tuesday, October 15: HACAP Milk Delivery, “Card” Club, ACC Fellowship Hall, 5 PM; “Son” Seekers, Gene and Pat Miller, 7 PM

Wednesday, October 16: ACC Food Pantry, Fellowship Hall, 3-6 PM; Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, October 17: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 20: Men’s Walk to Emmaus #181, Camp IO-DIS-E-CA Sunday, October 20: Worship, 10:30 AM; Lunch at the Corners, Noon to 2 PM Monday, October 21: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM Wednesday, October 23: Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, October 24: Pastor Study, Church Office, 10:30 AM to Noon; TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Saturday, October 26: Harvest Sale, UCC Sunday, October 27: Worship, 10:30 AM Monday, October 28: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM; Sacha Club, Fellowship Hall, 6 PM Tuesday, October 29: Lifetouch Photos Directory – Photo Shoot Wednesday, October 30: Lifetouch Photos Directory – Photo Shoot; Kids’ Club, 6:30 PM, North Church; Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, October 31: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2019 Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time Ends; Worship with Communion, 10:30 AM; Worship at Halcyon House, 2:30 PM Monday, November 4: Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM Tuesday, November 5: “Son” Seekers, Jan Temple, Fellowship Hall, 7 PM Wednesday, November 6: Kids’ Club, Harvest Meal, 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall, South Church; Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10: Women’s Walk to Emmaus #182 at Camp IO-DIS-E-CA Thursday, November 7: TKD, 6 PM, North Church; Volleyball, Ainsworth, 6 PM Saturday, November 9: Soup Supper, United Church of Crawfordsville, 4:30 to 7 PM Sunday, November 10: Worship, 10:30 AM; Highlanders 4-H Meeting, 4:30 PM Monday, November 11: Veterans Day; Pastor Jason ACC Office hours 1-3:30 PM; ACC Parish Council, North Church Office, 7 PM Wednesday, Nov. 13: Life Group, 6:30-8 PM at Life Group Houses (Youth Group Event) Thursday, Nov. 14: ACCW meeting with Stone Soup Lunch 10:30 AM, Fellowship Hall

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS –

NO COST FOR THE SITTING Ainsworth and Crawfordsville will be printing new church directories. We encourage EVERYONE to have their photo taken so we may have you included in the directory. There is NO COST to come and have your picture taken. YOU are NOT REQUIRED to BUY ANY photos!!! (Of course the timing is convenient if you want pictures for Christmas.) Photos for the directory will be taken on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30. Please

check the Ainsworth Church Facebook Page for online signup. OR check with Jan. She will have the schedule at worship on Sundays or just call: 319.330.6175.

Ainsworth Community Church PO Box 4 0 322 Washington Street Ainsworth, IA 52201 Electronic Service Requested

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WORSHIP TIME Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM South Church – Corner of 4th & Washington GENERAL MINISTRY OF CONGREGATION PASTOR JASON COLLIER: Home: 319.658.3013; Cell: 563. 343.3390;

OR EMAIL: jwcyouth@gmail.com CHURCH OFFICE: AinsworthChurch@gmail.com

Phone: 319.657.3020 PO Box 40, 318 4th Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201 Facebook: Ainsworth Community Church Web: http://ainsworthchurch.org Twitter: AinsworthCC

YOUTH GROUP CONTACT: Nick Yoder: 319-325-8070; nickyoder97@yahoo.com

SECRETARY: Jan Temple 657.2291; Cell: 319.330.6175; OR EMAIL: templejan@gmail.com ORGANIST: Linda McNeil; Jenny Yoder (substitute) CUSTODIANS: Dick & Chris Sieren: 657-2222 TREASURER: Colleen Bean FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Karen Megchelsen, 3206 265th St., Ainsworth, IA 52201 MISSION COMMITTEE: Kathi/Brenda: 657.2387; and Ann: 319.330.0348

Ainsworth Community Church is a

United Methodist/Presbyterian

Church (USA) union congregation,

together since 1973. Aligned with

United Church of Crawfordsville

since April 1, 2013.

We are the community church. We

hope you will come and join us in

one or more of these activities:

Morning Worship Service, Youth

Fellowship, Bible Studies,

Women’s Group, and much more.