Forward Day by Day: The November, December, and January issue of Forward Day by Day has arrived and will be available for you to pick up this Sunday in the Narthex and in the office during the week. We will also mail you a copy if you wish – please call or email Katie if you would like her to mail one to you.

Upcoming Office Hours’ Notice: The office will be open on Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day) and Wednesday, October 15th. The office will be closed Friday, October 17th.

Fun & Safe Halloween on Main Street: Spooky season is almost here! If you would like to contribute candy to be given out on Halloween, you can drop it off at the church office or it can be given to Brenda Bittle. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to also help hand out candy! 👻

St. Paul's Fall Work Day: Taking place on Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 am to about 1:00 pm volunteers are needed to help with several maintenance and cleaning jobs around our church buildings, both inside and outside. Most of the jobs are simple, but need lots of hands to complete. If you can help, please join us. Supplies will be provided, but please bring tools (pruners, loppers, rakes, etc.) and gloves if you plan to help on the grounds. You will also be treated to donuts in the morning, and pizza & drinks at noon. This is a great opportunity to be of service to our church community. 

Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Call, and we will continue meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!

Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available dates for flowers are November 9th & 23rd and December 14th.  Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).

Children’s Sunday School: Children's Sunday School will have a Year of Service this year. For anyone who is homebound and needs help or assistance with small tasks, please reach out to the church office. Children's Sunday School also plans on helping with the Care Team as well.

Mark Your Calendar:

• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, October 19th at 9:30 am
• Care Team Meeting: Sunday, October 12th after Coffee Hour, around noon
• St. Paul’s Fall Work Day: Saturday, October 25th from 9 am-1 pm(-ish)
• Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
• Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall

Blessing Box/Nursing Home Items: We are collecting personal care items for nursing homes as well as items for the blessing box! Ideas for the nursing home- lotion, Kleenex (travel size), warm fuzzy socks, small throw blankets, wipes, etc. Ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars or chips work! Thank you! 😊

Celebrant: Rev. Dr. Natalie Molineaux

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Mike Schimidt

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Steve Massey

Lector: Tammy Kipfer

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Abby Dickey & Lee Conditt

Technical Support: David Taverner

Coffee Hour: Sarah Drake

Altar Guild: Janie Starnes

Community Meal (10/15/2025): Team Strawberry Mennonites

This Sunday’s flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bryan Boykin and his mother Margaret by the Boykin Family.

Office Hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am-12pm. Tuesday closing hours vary between 11 am & 12pm; a Facebook post the day of should be posted of the hours that day. The office is closed on Wednesday.