We are coming to the close of our current fiscal year which ends on September 30th. The staff, finance committee, and elders have been evaluating budget options for the coming fiscal year starting October 1st. You should have received an email with links to a letter from Bob Thomas, Elder Chair, and Chris Ayers, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, providing a comprehensive summary of the new budget recommendation. Within the letter, you’ll also find a link to a document containing information related to our coming loan refinancing. Hard copies of the emailed information are available in the foyer. Please join us for the Annual Business Meeting - Discussion & Approval of FY 2025 Budget after the service on September 22.

We have an amazing preschool community here at Knollwood! Our weekday preschool program welcomes roughly 80 families from the community each week. As a way to love this community and make stronger connections between the church and preschool, we are hosting a brunch of all Moms of Littles Ones (MOLOs) on Monday, September 23rd at 9:30 a.m.

If you'd like to be involved in this outreach opportunity, there are two ways to help! Donate food (see link below) or volunteer to help with childcare (email Katie at katie@knoll.org).

Beginning September 25, we will start a new 9-week Women’s Bible Study on Paul’s letters to the Philippians and Colossians, using the Joy of Living Bible Studies by Doris W Greig. This group is co-led by Bonnie Conaway and Sue Nystrom. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 in the Murphy Room. If you are interested, please contact Bonnie at bonconaway2@gmail.com and Sue at suenystrom22@yahoo.com. Please Note: No Childcare is offered.

Join us for a potluck breakfast before the service on Sunday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. This is a great Sunday to invite a friend to join you! Bring your favorite dish to share or check the sign up list for some ideas. Email Mary Mendez with any questions at mary@knoll.org

Check out this short on our YouTube channel in which Pastor Chris talks about what makes all the difference. Click the button below to check it out. While you’re there, don’t forget to give it a like, comment, and share the short.

Check out this article in which Pastor Chris talks about why you should be baptized. While you’re there, don’t forget to give it a like, comment, and share the article.

You are invited to a Ladies Night of Dice, Dessert, and Devotions. This is a great chance to come out and get to know other ladies while playing a fun, interactive game. Bring a friend and make it a great night out! We’ll provide the drinks - coffee, tea, and water. Please bring a sweet or salty snack to share. RSVP by Sunday, October 6 so we know how many players to plan for. 

We know life gets busy, but prioritizing your marriage doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we’re offering you a Digital Date Night Kit—a simple and fun way to reconnect with your spouse right at home! Click on the button below for details and to download your kit. We’d love to hear how your night goes!

Are you afraid to talk about politics with your family, with your neighbors, and with folks at church? If so, why is that? Over the course of five Sunday mornings in October and November, participants will discuss key questions with the goal of making it safe to talk about faith and politics in the same sentence. Course leader, Ben O'Dell, will be using a curriculum developed by the Center for Christian Civics. Click the button below to RSVP.

We'll trim trees and bushes, clean up beds, get rid of weed growth around fences and enclosures, and anything else we can find to do. If you have long pole saws/hedge trimmers, weed wackers, a power washer or other landscaping equipment you think would be useful, please feel free to bring them along. There will also be an opportunity to help Katie Conaway, our Kids Ministry Director, organize the materials and supplies of the Kid's Ministry.

Our church is growing! One of our biggest needs right now is help with childcare at various Bible Studies, Community Groups, and Outreach events throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering at one of these stand alone events, or working as a paid childcare provider on a more regular basis (must be 18 years or older!) please reach out to Katie Conaway (Katie@knoll.org). This is a fantastic way to serve the families of our church!  

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua from January 19-25, 2025! We will be partnering with NicaWorks! and other local churches to be the hands and feet of Jesus, providing vital medical assistance and support to the people of Nicaragua. This mission trip offers many roles and is open to anyone who feels called to serve, especially those without a medical background. If you’re interested in joining us, please reach out to Glenn Keller or Bryan Hill. The deadline to sign up is November 1, 2024, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact through Christ’s love! Copies of the Mission Trip Manual are available in the foyer.

Are you looking for a way to meet people from Knollwood, get connected, and grow in your faith? Join a community group! Check out the 11 available groups at https://www.knoll.org/community.

NEW Community Groups:

1. O’Rourke Community Group: Group for empty-nesters, 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

2. Thomas Women’s Community Group: Group for all women, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.

More Available Groups:

1.      Comings CG: Young adults

2.      Randall CG: Gainesville area

3.      Kawane CG: General group

4.      Robie CG: General group

5.      Nystrom CG: General group

6.      Women’s Bible Study

7.      Mom’s Bible Study

8.      Women’s Discipleship Group

Got questions…contact Carie Thomas at carie@knoll.org

Weekly Need = $18,269

Weekly Giving= 14,989

Year to Date Budget = $931,699

Year to Date Income = $918,642

Year to Date Expenses = $918,270

Point of Contact: Pastor David Oakley

SEP 22 Annual Business Meeting

SEP 23 Moms of Little Ones Brunch

SEP 25 Women’s Bible Study Begins

SEP 29 Potluck Breakfast Before Church

SEP 29 Communion

OCT 11 Ladies Bunco Night

OCT 13 Church, Culture, & Politics Class

OCT 19 Church Workday