October 11, 2026

MISSION NOVA

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

We are continuing our food collection support on the 2nd Sunday of each quarter. Items needed: single serving sized cans of beans/ fruit/ vegetables/ soup, 1 pound bag/boxes of dried beans/rice/pasta, 1 quart cooking oil bottles, and masa flour. In addition to food supplies, there is also significant need for disposable diapers size 3-6. Help is also needed in food sorting/ packing/ distributing and clothing sorting. If you are interested or have any questions, please email Pat O’Rourke.

NEW SONG SUNDAY

“THE LORD WILL PROVIDE”

“The Lord Will Provide” is a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to carry every worry or figure everything out on our own. God sees what we need, remains faithful through every season, and provides in ways we may not always expect. It’s a song of trust, surrender, and confidence in His goodness.

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

SIGNUPS DUE OCTOBER 12

Knollwood's Young Adult Ministry is organizing care packages for Knollwood's college students! If you have a college student you’d like to have included, please fill out the short form below by Monday, October 12. If you’d like to donate care package items (snacks, gift cards, letters, etc.) please bring them to the Worship Center foyer collection bin by Sunday, October 18. Monetary donations can also be given to the “Young Adult” fund. Points of Contact: Lauren Gramp or Paul Kim (lauren@knoll.org).

LADIES BUNCO NIGHT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

6:30 - 8:45 P.M.

Please join us for an evening of faith, fellowship, food, and fun! No experience required! Whether you have never heard of Bunco, never played before, or have played extensively, Bunco provides an easy way to meet new ladies and enjoy time with those you may already know. RSVP by Wednesday, October 21.

YEAR OF THE BIBLE

SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Join us Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 AM in the Murphy Room for a special Adult Education Class led by Darrin Speck. Together, we'll explore Jesus and Israel's Messianic Expectation, tracing the biblical hope of the promised Messiah and its fulfillment in Jesus.

MAKING MARRIAGE WORK

DINNER & DATE NIGHT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1

Is your marriage okay, but you'd like to make it even better? Are you stuck, arguing in circles about the same issues? Would you like evidence-based practices to set your relationship up for success? This workshop can help! Join other couples for a fun dinner and date night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Knollwood. Childcare provided up to grade 6. Learn more and sign up below.

INCREASE OUR REACH

VISION LUNCH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

RSVP BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Whether you’re new to Knollwood within the past year, or haven’t yet had the opportunity to participate in Increase Our Reach, we invite you to join us for lunch! We’ll share the heart behind the initiative, celebrate what God has already done, look ahead to what’s next, and explore how each of us can be part of what God is doing through Knollwood. Childcare provided up to grade 6. Learn more and sign up below.

YEAR OF THE BIBLE

FEATURE ARTICLE

Read this article about the gospel of Mark.

YEAR OF THE BIBLE

WEEK 42 READING

Here is the reading plan for the coming week, starting on Monday.

MOSAIC VIRGINIA

PRAYER REQUEST

Mosaic invites you join them for a morning of prayer at one of their Mosaic clinics. Choose the day and location that works best for you as they pray for life, the families we serve, and the ministry of Mosaic.

CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING

READING THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT

We had a great weekend celebrating completing the Old Testament! On Saturday, families and friends met up at the Museum of the Bible to explore the four floors and an awesome exhibit of the Old Testament. On Sunday, we enjoyed sharing cinnamon rolls after the service. Special thanks to our chefs who baked our cinnamon rolls! On to the New Testament!

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Giving: $17,042


YTD Income (One Fund IOR Giving): $17,042

YTD Budget (Regular + IOR Priorities): $23,540

Current Surplus/Deficit: -$6,498


YTD Expenses: $19,635


Point of Contact: Pastor David Oakley

For more information: knoll.org/give

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCT 11 Food Pantry Collection

OCT 12 Care Package Request Deadline

OCT 18 Care Package Donation Deadline

OCT 18 Operation Christmas Child Boxes

OCT 21 Ladies Bunco RSVP Deadline

OCT 23 Ladies Bunco Night

OCT 25 Year of the Bible Sunday Class

NOV 01 Increase Our Reach Lunch

NOV 01 Marriage Workshop Deadline

NOV 06 Making Marriage Work

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