What's the October Buzz

Oct. 2, 2024

Hello Allisonville Christian! My name is Christina Fletcher and I am excited to be joining the wonderful staff here as your Office Manager! I recently returned to Indianapolis, my hometown, after living in Missouri for the last ten years.

I have served in a church setting for well over six years as a Youth Director and Manager. After some major life transitions and the decision to go for a second seminary degree at Luther Seminary this fall, I was looking for a way to continue serving a church in a different way and came across Allisonville!

I am deeply involved at Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina and have a passion for bridging the gap that often happens between youth and adulthood! I know my unique skill set will be utilized widely here and I look forward to building relationships with all of you. Please feel free to reach out or find me at the front office after October 1st, Monday through Thursday 9am to 4pm. My email is cfletcher@allisonville.org

Sincerely,

Christina Fletcher

Prime Timers

Oct 9 — 11:30 AM @ Castleton Square Olive Garden

Please let coordinators Emily Hunter (emilyhunter@att.net, 317-435-5691) and/or Lesley Salmon (lesleysalmon52@gmail.com, 317-238-9307) know if you are planning to attend by Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Looking for Habitat for Humanity Volunteers!

Nov 1 | 8:30 AM with Habitat

We are excited to participate in the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity Multifaith Build on Friday, November 1st! No experience is necessary, but volunteers do have to be 16 years and older.

Shifts are from 8:30-11am and 10:30-1:30pm and you can sign up below.

Please register by October 11th!

Contact Janette Smith or Pastor Sarah with any questions!

Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems

Oct 26 | 9 AM at ACC

Bread for the World will be hosting this workshop, led by Dave Miner, at ACC. Hunger is increasing dramatically in the US and around the world. Big picture actions are needed. In this three-part presentation learn what it takes to end the scourge of hunger and malnutrition. Explore the systemic issues that contribute to food insecurity, and learn what you can do to change them.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. You can register below!

For more information contact Dave Miner at dminer145@aol.com

Regional Assembly

Oct 12

Join Allisonville Christian Church in attending the Indiana Regional Assembly. Many folks at ACC have helped prepare and plan for this assembly, and our very own Rev. Beau Underwood will be preaching.

You can register and find more information for the assembly at indianadisciples.org/regional-assembly-2024/

Stewardship Prayer Service

Oct 10 | 10AM in Person, 7PM on Zoom

Join us for Thankful Thursday at 10AM in the Sanctuary or 7PM on Zoom for a time of song, reflection, and prayer. Expect to be there for about half an hour.

Thanksgiving Story-Telling Hour

Oct 24 | 6:30PM on Zoom

Gather online for an evening of storytelling fun. Four amazing ACC members will share stories related to a moment of thanksgiving in their lives. Come listen to their wisdom, cheer them on as they offer these tales of gratitude, and be inspired by their courage to offer this part of themselves to our community.

Mark Your Calendars for Celebration Sunday!

Oct 27 | During Both Services

As we begin our stewardship campaign this Sunday, we're already thinking about how we'll celebrate the generosity of this community. On Sunday, October 27th, ACC members will be invited to bring grocery/gift cards to share along with their pledge cards for next year.

The donated gift cards will be distributed to vulnerable families in our community through our congregation, Casa, and other organizations we work with (like Family Promise and the Linwood Food Pantry). Kroger, Aldi, Meijer, or any other full service grocery store work great. Increments of $25 are encouraged and please write the amount on the gift card before donating it.

As we make the commitments that sustain our church's ministry, this is one small, but significant way that we can share our resources with our neighbors. Thanks for considering this opportunity to offer a witness of compassion beyond our walls.

Scripture Readers

We are now scheduling for the Winter with the option for “live” readers. If you choose to read the scripture live we would appreciate it if you could read it for both services. Please contact John Quick to sign up (317-294-2709 or qman21611@gmail.com).

Trunk or Treat is here! It will be on Sunday, October 27 from 5:00-7:00pm and we need YOU! This is a huge community event we host each year. We need people to decorate trunks and pass out candy, volunteers for parking and security, people to donate candy, and more! Click the link below to help make this wonderful event happen.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Josh Jackson or Liz Young.

Logo Wears - Buy ACC Gear!

The fall online store for ACC logo wear is now open through October 23. We have added several new fall items to the store. Please use the link below to access the store. If you have any questions please contact John Quick (qman21611@gmail.com or 317-294-2709).

Buy ACC Gear Here!!

Thank You for Helping with Buddy Bags!

Thank you for your generosity in helping to fill the Buddy Bags for Clearwater Elementary, Eastwood Middle, and Northview Middle schools. 90 students at these 3 schools will receive bags of food to take home for their Fall break. Because of you, these students can enjoy their break without wondering if they will eat that day.

More information will be forthcoming about Buddy Bags for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.

For Your Calendar

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Oct 2 | 7:30PM | Church Council Meeting - Special Time

Oct 3 | 6:30PM | Bread for the World Event

Oct 5 | 9:30 AM | Outreach Retreat

Oct 6 | 9:30 AM | Do Justice Book Club

Oct 9 |11:30 AM | Prime Timers

Oct 12| Regional Assembly

Oct 15 | 6:30 PM | Young Adult Discussion

Oct 19 | 11:00 AM | Young Adult Trip to Tuttle Orchards

Oct 20 | 8:45AM | ACC Blood Drive

Oct 22 | 6:30 PM | Young Adult Discussion

Oct 24 | 12:30 PM | Mary Martha Circle

Oct 24 | Story-Telling for Stewardship Campaign

Oct 26 | 10:00 AM | Shalom Zone Electronic Recycle Event

Oct 29 | 6:30 PM | Young Adult Pumpkin Carving

Oct 29 | 7:00 PM | Changing Footprints Shalom Zone Event

Joys and Concerns

Joys:

Continuing to celebrate our Preschool Teachers from Preschool Sunday!
Lift up Diana Moore as she continues recovering and has returned to service!
We celebrate the new addition to our staff team with Christina Fletcher, our new Office Manager.
We give thanks for our fellowship after the annual Golf Outing last Sunday.

Concerns:

Our hearts and prayers are wit6h those affect5ed throughout the Southeast by Hurricane Helene. We are thinking of all who have lost loved ones and the destruction. Our hearts are especially sitting with Christmount in Black Mountain, NC.
We pray for Aaron Guy after his recent surgery.
We lift up Karen Perry as she has surgery this week.
All those in our circle of family and friends who are dealing with physical and mental health challenges. Especially: Pearl Ross, Alex Hofer, Diana Moore, Sandy and Jerry Zimmerman, Vernon Scott, Lori Corken-Young, David Cartwright, Davis & Bev Gofoth, Emily Hunter, and Karon Duffield's sister, Sharon.

We pray, as we do each week, for lasting peace and justice throughout our war torn world, for all who are suffering and grieving, for a meaningful and lasting end to gun violence in our city and around the world, and for our work to become an anti-racist people and society.

We continue to pray for our work and all work to be an anti-racist church and people.

Our Global Ministries Prayer Partner this week is the Middle East.

Nourish Our Future

Oct 3 — 6:30 PM @ Light of the World Christian Church

Join your voice with a chorus for justice as we learn about the impact of the Child Tax Credit and take action together to protect and expand it. Please contact Jean Tatum, tatum.jean@gmail.com, 317-626-8625, if you have questions or wish to carpool from the church. Visit https://go.bread.org/page/66040/-/1 to register.

Retro Group at Nelson-Mercer's

Oct 5 — 5:00 PM

The Retro Group is aimed for those who are no longer young adults but aren't ready to be retired. If you fit that description, then you (children welcome too) are invited to the Nelson-Mercer's house for a cookout and games on Saturday, October 5 starting at 5:00 PM. All we need from you right now is for you to reserve the evening on your calendar.

More details and a chance to RSVP will come closer to the event.

Worship Flowers

We have many Sundays available in the coming months to order flowers for worship. If you'd like to commemorate an important date or just want to help decorate the sanctuary with beauty, please sign up by clicking the button below and following the directions on the sign-up page.

allisonville.org/flowers