BLUFFTON NORTH SERVICES

• ONE SERVICE - 9:30 Doors open / 9:45 Song Service / 10:00 Pulpit time
• NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
• ORDERLY EXIT AFTER THE SERVICE –
• Follow the directions of the ushers
• Proceed outside to leave or fellowship
• Water and granola bars available as you exit
• Masks are recommended as you move within the building
• Keep appropriate distancing within the building and in the sanctuary
• If vulnerable or immunocompromised, consider staying home and accessing the service through our BN website or AC Central 

Continued Cautions! … for all of us. 

• “Safe zone” on both sides of the sanctuary for those who are vulnerable and/or concerned about being infected or infecting others. 
• Stay home if you are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been asked to quarantine. 
• When you enter the BN church building proceed directly into the sanctuary; the ushers will help if requested, otherwise seat yourself keeping appropriate distancing. 
• Don’t hesitate to move toward the front of the assembly. 

Thanks for being patient with this process. Your ongoing support and prayers are greatly appreciated and needed. 

In Christ,

Bluffton North Leadership

Bluffton North Sunday Announcements – December 6 2020

"A body of believers bound together by our love for Jesus Christ and his Word, reflecting God's love, grace and truth"

Thank You to all who packed a box for operation Christmas child! They are now being sent to the processing center to to be shipped to the children of under privilege parts of the country! Thanks Steve,Gayla,& Tanner

Thank You everyone for all the prayers, cards and gifts on Peg’s behalf, during her 18 days in the hospital and as she is recuperating at home. It’s a blessing to be part of a praying and loving church. We love each one of you. Jeff & Peg

Thank You We would like to express our sincere appreciation and thank you to our church family for the prayers, cards, gifts, flowers and comforting words extended to us during the death and burial of our husband and brother. 

The family of Charles (Charlie) Gerber.

We would like to thank our church family for all the prayers, cards, food, gifts and acts of love and kindness shown to us during Junior's illness and passing.  We have been sustained by your prayers and love and appreciate you all!

The Junior Neuenschwander Family

Reminder for 2020 Church Maintenance Collection. If you have not contributed this year to the church maintenance collection, please have that in before the end of the year. It can be mailed to the church at PO Box 322 Bluffton, IN 46714 or placed in the Maintenance Fund boxes at church. The suggested amount is $550 per member. Thank you to those who have already taken care of it this year. If you are unsure if you have paid or not, please don't hesitate to contact Kristi Curry at 260-227-1087.

Church Ballots Please turn in ballots by next Sunday Dec 13^th.  Thank You.

The church directories are complete. You can pick one up at the front entrance of church or by the bulletin board.

Nativity Walk- This evening from 5:30-8:00pm at the Southern Wells Community Church everyone is invited to their Live Nativity Walk. It will be at their new location at 9450 S 300 W Poneto.

Monthly Monday night prayer time will be tomorrow, Monday, December 7th. Quiet time/personal prayers from 7-7:30 pm and group prayer 7:30-8:15pm; all in the SS assembly. For those vulnerable or not feeling well are encouraged to pray at home. Masks are recommended as you move within the building.

Memorandum- This Wednesday evening, Dec 9th, at the BC church, Bros. Steve and Lynn plan to read through the latest Elder memorandum instead of having a regular sermon. All are welcomed. Singing begins at 7:30. Thank you

Centre Lumiere - Opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts and support Centre Lumiere (Haiti) at the same time: At BDC building (beside Food Bank) - Door #1; Tuesdays - December 8 and 15, 1:00 - 6:00 pm; Thursdays- December 10 and 17 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Due to events being cancelled this year, we have an excellent selection of items.

Sunday School: we will continue to plan on a Christmas Program on Sunday, December 13, albeit in a modified format.

Christian Care Retirement Community’s Good Samaritan Charitable Fund annual collection is taking place during the month of December. This collection helps cover monthly expenses for residents who have exhausted their financial resources. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at: 720 E. Dustman Rd., Bluffton, IN 46714. Thank you in advance for your continued financial and prayerful support of our on-going mission to “provide compassionate, Christ-centered care.”

Christmas gifts for Christian Care residents. The # 1 thing the residents would love is to see family, but since that is not possible at this time. Betty Lough (activity director) suggested a digital Bible that reads to the resident. The digital Bible is called Bible Wonder. Instead of you all ordering one, we thought we would order them so they are all alike. The cost is $25 and at this time there are 43 residents. If you want to participate you can send your donation to Leon & Pat Gerber 1439N 600 E Bluffton, IN 46714 by December 11. We also thought if you would send a signed Christmas card with some encouraging words we will add one to each gift! Thanks for thinking of the residents and helping with the gifts!! Leon & Pat Gerber for Betty Lough (activity director).

For our 2021 Churchwide Bible Study, we plan to do a study on Philippians using a study guide book from ACC Publications. This could be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect as a Church body. Although the book contains 11 lessons, we expect each group will not cover all the lessons, as there will probably only be 6 to 7 meetings. Each Individual group will have the flexibility to select the lessons and structure the frequency and timing of their own meetings. With a goal of providing a good cross section of our church for each group, we prefer you signup to be part of the general pool from which we will form the groups. However, we know that in some cases, people might prefer to use their own group which will work as well. You can sign up using this link or you can contact Clint Gerber to sign up (260-273-0682 / clint@ballersigns.com). Groups will be formed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Suggested donation is $10 per book.

Let’s remember those living away from home at Christmas. Please submit names and addresses of any missionaries, military personnel, someone experiencing incarceration, or simply those living away from home to Jan Schwartz (273-0261 or janlschwartz@yahoo.com). An updated list of names and addresses can be found here and we will continue to update weekly with additions.

Widow & Widower List can be found here for Bluffton and Bluffton North church families.

HarvestCall 2021 Winter Rebuilding Project in Marianna, Florida. Please see the attached announcement file for more information on this service opportunity. 

COVID CONTACT: Stay home from church & social events if you are sick, have sick family members, or have been asked to quarantine. If diagnosed with COVID-19 or have questions, please contact Javon (260-273-1323). All details are kept confidential.

Please pray for this family living abroad: Danny and Sarah Bertsch

Intercessory Prayer Opportunity: letuspray365@gmail.com