Our mission is to grow in faith, build thriving community, and transform lives through Christ’s love.

October 22, 2026

Recently hospitalized: Bill Price, Ferne Reilich.

Receiving palliative care: Ken Arnold, Ron Baker, Jackie Bakken.

Sympathy to the family of Dave Neer on his death.

Altar flowers in the Austin worship space are from Kristin & Nic Hutton in honor of Alexander's birthday.

Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are in honor of our confirmands; and from Paul and Debbie Gresham for the glory of God.

The Pantry monthly request for October is cereal. Brown paper bags with handles are always needed.

Pantry immediate needs: men's long sleeved tees, polos, Henley shirts, and sweatpants, all sizes. Thank you for your continued support of your Pantry!

Let us pray for you! If you have a prayer request, submit a prayer request online, reach out to the church office (937-433-1449), or contact Pastor Julie (860-371-4030) or Pastor Corey (513-341-5194).

*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses and worship expressions. Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.

Past worship services as well as sermon videos can be found here.

LAST CALL for All Saints Sunday: November 1

Two Sundays from now, at all worship services, we will celebrate the saints in our lives, both past and present.

Worship spaces will be decorated with representations of the saints in our lives. Download and color this template and return completed saints to either campus by Sunday, October 25. You can color with any supplies you'd like and also feel free to add a photo of your saint to the face.

All Saints Candle Lighting: We will honor and remember the saints in our lives by individually lighting candles. Submit the names of those you wish to honor here by Monday, October 26.

🩸 Blood drive: Oct 24

🍪Cookie donations by Oct 23.

👨 Saturday Men’s Group: Oct 24. Christianity at a Crossroads (week 2 episode here)

👶 Parent & Child Play Group: Oct 24

🥤 Young Adult Fellowship: Silos, Oct 24

💻Tuesday Zoom Bible Study meets Oct 27

🍽️ JULIETs Lunch: Oct 28

LIFT (Learning In Faith Together) Sunday, Nov 1 • 10-10:30 a.m. • Far Hills Gathering Space (no Rise & Shine: Sunday's Cool that morning).

We will be making thankful pumpkins to decorate for the Thanksgiving Pie Fest and Generosity Sunday, and the whole congregation is invited to participate! 

👪 Children, Youth & Families: Oct 20 update. Contact: Erin Haligowski

🌄 Young Adult Morning Devotional, Thursdays 8 a.m. over Discord. Contact: Mary Groom, coordinator

📖 TODAY! Pastor Corey's Book Club - Thursday, Oct 22: The Tears of Things. Far Hills @ 10 a.m., Rm 13 (lower level) or North Sea Brewing @ 6 p.m. Monthly book study geared toward teens and adults. Book list and details here.

📅 Next: Nov 19 selection is Hell Bent by Brian Recker.

🫶 Parent & Caregiver Support: Navigating Youth Mental Health

Coming up: Monday, Nov 2 • 6:30pm • Austin Campus

Monthly gathering for parents and caregivers. Facilitated by Julie Thomas.

📖 Women's Evening Book Club meets Tuesday, Nov 2 @ 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. Find this season's reading list here.

🗨️ Next Community Conversation: Sunday, Nov 8, noon at the Far Hills Campus. Learn about all the goings on at Epiphany!

🎹 Epiphany Concert Series in collaboration with Dayton Music Club: Sunday, Nov 8 @ 3:00 p.m., Young Artist Recital. Claire McCahan, mezzo soprano; John Benjamin, piano. Click here for all the details!

🍽️ ROMEOs Lunch: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 11:30 a.m. at Bullwinkles, 9 N Main Street, Miamisburg. All men are welcome! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391.

🟢Bingo: Saturday, Nov 14 from 6-9 p.m., Far Hills Celebration Center. Click here for details and prices. Proceeds benefit the Children's Christmas Musical.

🦃 Young Adult Friendsgiving Potluck: Nov 20 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Abiding Christ Lutheran. Ages 18-39, friends & family. Details & sign up here.

🫶 October is Pastor Appreciation Month! If you'd like to express your gratitude to Pastor Julie and Pastor Corey, drop thank-you cards in the marked basket in the office during office hours, in the outside drop box at Far Hills, or in the offering plate on Sunday.

🎵 Children's Christmas Musical - Chorus Opportunities 

Kids in first through eighth grade; preschoolers and pre-K. Details and sign up here.

⚠️CAUTION at Far Hills: a sinkhole on the east side of the lower parking lot is marked by orange cones.

The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room.

Praise Music Playlist: Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on a playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Groom.

Altar Flowers and Eternal Flame: Click here for information on signing up and payment.

Online Giving: To set up or change recurring donations to the operation budget and ministries, or to make a one-time donation, visit our Giving webpage. Find instructions on setting up and editing recurring gifts on this help page, or contact giving administrator Brittany Albert.

Regular Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The office will be locked at 1 p.m.; by appointment after 1 p.m and on Fridays. Office is locked on second and fourth Tuesdays during morning staff meeting.

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