PRAYER REQUEST are HERE

MIDWEEK: Congregational Midweek - classes series; click HERE to see options.

• MISSIONS – Our goal is to collect the $117,000 our special mission's contribution by the end of October. Please give via check, venmo or on our app and website. HERE for more information. Please dig deep and find ways to give to this worthy endeavor.
• HOPE – We all know that over a week ago a devastating Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida and then moved into a tropical storm up through Georgia, parts of Tennessee, and North Carolina. We have many brothers and sisters that have been greatly affected by this disaster. If you would like to make a donation to Hope, who I helping out in several different locations from this Hurricane and tropical storm, donate HERE.
• OVR – Our annual OVR Flag Football Tournament will be held Saturday, October 12th in Charleston, WV. Anyone 13 years or older may participate. HERE is the latest information about the event! For more information on Cincinnati's team, please reach out to Jeff at jduncan@cincinnatichurch.org.
• CELEBRATE - There is a cookout to celebrate the wedding of Matt & Michelle Larson. It will be held at Brad's Bike Shop located at 55ll OH SR 128, Cleves, OH 45002. The day and time is October 13 @ 2 pm and is a potluck. Meat will be provided along with Ginger Beer so bring a side dish, dessert, or a drink of your own choice to share. This invitation is open to any and all within the church who wants to attend.
• HOPE – The Free swap is coming up on Sunday, October 20th and it is open to more than just clothing! The flyer gives more information on the types of household items as you clean out your home, pantry, and closets. The swap is one day only so be collecting your items to drop-off the morning of swap day and then everyone is welcome to pick items after service whether you brought items or not. Signup HERE to be one of the 20 volunteers to setup during service or cleanup after.

UPCOMING

• TRUNK OR TREAT – Trunk or Treat will be a great outreach event for the community on Sunday, October 27th after service. Please signup HERE if you would like to decorate your trunk or volunteer to help.

• THANKSGIVING - Save the date for the Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day. See the Quigleys with questions. All are welcome.

• SAVE THE DATE – We have some exciting events coming in March of next year. The church staff and Midwest Compassion Ministry are combining efforts to have a series of events over the weekend of March 21-23, 2025. All three days we will have Vince and Robin Hawkins coming from the St Louis church, doing classes Friday on conflict resolution and a marriage retreat on Saturday. And to add a special worship element to that overall weekend, we are also bringing in Chase and Sarah Mackintosh to town. There will be excellent classes for every member, special worship activity and an event focused on deeper connections with God and each other. Please mark your calendars for next year March 21-23, more details to come soon.

• BUILDING – Our lower-level restrooms by the Fellowship Hall are being renovated! Construction will run about 4-6 weeks. Kindly use the newer restrooms on the second floor or the restrooms in the front on Sundays until construction is complete. The restrooms on the lower level, back by the Food Pantry will be designated for use by the children in Kids Kingdom only.
• MUSIC
  • Praise dance has returned for the summer and started June1st! If you are interested in joining the CCOC Praise Dance summer session, please contact Alexis Pace.
  • Interested in using and growing your musical skills at church? The Music Ministry is looking to add more part singers, choir members and musicians. Join us for an informational meeting after church on Sunday June 9th in the teen room. Email worship@cincinnatichurch.org or text Brian at (708) 567-2539 for more information.