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

August 20, 2026

Recently hospitalized: Toni McNaughton, Bill Price.

Receiving palliative care: Ken Arnold, Ron Baker.

Sympathy to Becki Foster on the death of her husband Bob, and to Mike DeWitt on the death of his wife Ruth.

Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are from Tom and Christy Gariety in honor of their 50th anniversary, and from Ed and Variety Snyder in honor of their 67th anniversary.

The Pantry monthly request for August is canned fruit. Brown paper bags with handles are always needed. Donation bins can be found outside the worship spaces at both campuses. Coming in September: diaper drive!

Pantry immediate needs: men's clothing, sizes XL and up. 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.

🔥🙌 Young Adult Campfire Worship

THIS Friday, Aug 21 @ 7 p.m., Austin Campus. Join us for song, fellowship, and s'mores! Limited seating available - bring lawn chairs! Contact: Mary Groom

In partnership with Gather: Miami Valley.

"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday

September 13

We'll gather together for one blended worship service at 9:00 a.m. at our Far Hills Campus before heading out to serve both here at the church and throughout the community. Each week we'll highlight one or two service opportunities. Sign up for one of the five volunteer opportunities here by August 31.

✏️ Registration for all Children, Youth & Family Ministries programs is open for the 2026-2027 program year, including:

• Rise & Shine (Austin Campus) - Preschool-Grade 5
• Rise & Shine and LIFT (Far Hills Campus) - Preschool-Grade 12
• Confirmation Ministry (Grades 6-9)
• High School Ministry (Grades 9-12)

Find details and register online here.

👪 Children, Youth & Families: Aug 18 Update including Youth Ministry Student & Parent Orientation on Aug 23; the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering Informational Meeting for youth grades 8-12 on Aug 30; and the fall calendar. Contact: Erin Haligowski

👶 Parent & Child Play Group: Saturday, Aug 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Austin Campus Nursery. For parents & caregivers with children infant through age 5. Contact: Kristin Hutton or Megan Payne.

☀️🧊 Freeze Pop Frenzy! Kids and youth can enjoy freeze pops at Far Hills 10-10:30 a.m. and at Austin after 10:30 a.m. worship.

🩸 Blood drive: Sat, Aug 22 from 8 a.m.-noon, Far Hills Celebration Center. Register here. 🍪 Cookie donations needed! Drop off in Far Hills Kitchen by Friday, Aug 21.

☀️ NEXT WEEK: Tuesday Zoom Bible Study takes place the second and fourth Tuesdays of July and August @ 11 a.m. Next up: Aug 25.Contact: Bob Ransbottom

🍽️ NEXT WEEK JULIETs Lunch: Wednesday, Aug 26, at 11:30 a.m. at Steak Thyme, 103 N. Springboro Pike. Please RSVP to Debbie Gresham 937-620-0392 (text preferred) by Aug 24. All ladies are welcome to join us.

📖 NEXT WEEK Pastor Corey’s 2026 Book Club: Monthly book study geared toward teens and adults. Book list and details here. Thursday, Aug 27: The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story by Christopher B. Hays & Richard B. Hays. Two meeting options: Far Hills 10 a.m. (Rm 13) or North Sea Brewing 6 p.m.

🧵 Quilts for Kids: Sat, Aug 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Far Hills Campus, Rm 14 (lower level). Quilters are invited to work at the church on quilts to be given to children at the Schneider House of Hope through Family Promise in October. Find details and let the Epiphany Quilters know of your interest here, or contact Joy Marts or Kathy Hibbs.

🎵 Hymn Request Sunday is August 30 at both campuses, traditional worship. Submit up to five of your favorite traditional hymns in the box at Far Hills or at Austin the next two Sundays, or email them to John Benjamin by August 24.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Capable Kids: A Community Challenge Supporting Youth Mental Health - Thursday, Sept 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Austin Campus. Families are invited to participate in this free community initiative that encourages age-appropriate independence to help children build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday Men’s Group begins its season of weekly meetings on Sept 12, 9 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. All men are welcome! Contact: Bob Ransbottom.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Bingo - Saturday, Sept 19, 6-9 p.m., Far Hills Celebration Center. Click here for details and prices. Proceeds benefit worship technology and livestreaming. Helpers needed - details and sign up here.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Young at Heart (55+) Oktoberfest date change - Sunday, October 4 at 5 p.m. Details coming in September.

⚠️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, August 26 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.

Far Hills 9 a.m. Praise Worship is in the Outdoor Chapel through September. If we decide to move indoors to the sanctuary, it will be posted on Facebook and our website by 7 a.m. Sunday.

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.

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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