Bulletin Board
The Bulletin Board is a primary source for information regarding ministry-related news items, updates and opportunities at The Orchard. It also is the place for posting congregational life announcements including weddings, showers, and death notices. If you have a notice for the Bulletin Board, email Mariel Schmitt.
Sympathy is extended to Steve and Faith Nowack and their children Chris, Sam [Nikki] and Grace on the death of Faith’s father, Donovan Wachlin, on February 3.
Pastor Bob Warren will be the much appreciated teacher at Faith for Life each Thursday in February: 1pm in the
Congratulations to Bill and Mickey Sauter who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 1, 2012.
Sympathy to Paul (Debra) Brackley on the death of his mother, Camilla Brackley, on January 31,
Sympathy to Doug (Sally) Gerber on the death of his father, Walter Gerber, on January 22,
Sympathy to Judy Bradish (husband, Bill; son, Jordan (Kristina) Bradish) on the death of her mother, Helen Louise Warner, on January 22.
Sign up for Running with the Gospel – Answers to Tough Questions, on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm in the Chapel, beginning January 18.
All adults are invited to join Faith for Life at the closing event of Founders Week at Moody Bible Institute on February 10. Sign up at the Faith for Life or Seniors' Ministry desk. Ravi Zacharias will be the speaker. If 40 people sign up, we will have bus transportation from the church. Cost is $20 per person.
Sympathy to the family of Mary Beth Scherer (husband, Ron; children, Tyler (20 yrs) & Annie (12 yrs)) who passed away on Sunday, December 25.
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During this year, many of us made commitments to give 10% of our gross income to the Lord. As we contemplate the best way to do this, we may have specific questions. Russ McCune gives us this information about the wise use of an IRA--Qualified Charitable Distribution. If you have an IRA and are at least 70 1/2 years of age, you may be eligible to make a tax-free distribution from your IRA to support The Orchard. If you are interested, consult your tax advisor or contact Russ McCune, 224.764.4010.