North Canton Announcements:

1. Service Times:

• July 27th – 2:00 PM (ABC Sampler)
• August 3rd – 2:00 PM

2. Karen Smith: Overall, Karen is getting more relief from the pain and swelling is down. She has transitioned to eating pureed food which is helping her to get more calories and nutrients. Your continued prayers are appreciated for her as she heals up, as the surgery recovery (including the bone structure) is expected to take around 6 months.
3. Freeman & Debbie Kuhns (update): Freeman is on radiation/chemo 5 days a week and doing well. He can get a bit tired, but so far, so good. Debbie had an ex-ray Tuesday and results still showed pneumonia and a blood clot in the lung is still present. However, she is feeling somewhat better, but a blood thinner is still being taken and a new antibiotic has been given. Freeman and Debbie appreciate all the prayers on their behalf, as well as cards, calls, and the wonderful meals from the brethren. Thank you very much!
4. McKenna Evans: Adam & Jordan are asking for prayers for her current pregnancy, and their unborn daughter (McKenna). Recent scanning has shown that baby’s developing kidneys are slightly large, which is a concern because Killian also had an issue with his kidneys before he was born. Please pray that the baby develops totally healthy with no kidney issues. 
5. ABC Sampler: Tomorrow is the ABC Sampler! There will be sessions presented by ABC instructors before and after services. Doors will open 10:00 am, 2 morning sessions, followed by a lunch, then sabbath services with light afternoon snacks, then we’ll conclude the day with one afternoon session. Please note that the Gateway Center is asking that all food and drink (except water) be kept on the café side, not in the service area.
6. North Canton Directory Update: Our North Canton Directory will be receiving an update in the near future. Please send along any information that you’d like updated to stephen_bouchette@ucg.org. Additionally, if you’d enjoy helping make the updates please let me know.
7. Keim/Zimmerman Wedding Shower: Save the date of Saturday, August 10th, to celebrate Zach Zimmerman and Leah Keim’s engagement! The wedding shower/potluck will take place at the Lone Oak Meadow Picnic Shelter in Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville, OH 45241, beginning at 6:30 PM. Zach and Leah are having a small private wedding in September but wanted to include friends in their wedding plans through this shower/potluck.  Food will be Taco Bar style. As a special dessert, Hawaiian Shave Ice will be provided. The taco meat, taco hard shells, soft tortillas (gluten free as well as chickpea and almond flour), plates and utensils will also be provided. Please bring your own drinks, a side item or dessert of your choice, and chairs. Your presence is the greatest gift, and they are excited to celebrate with you! However, if you would like to contribute something, they would love to make their honeymoon extra special with any cash donations you would like to contribute. A basket will be provided for those who would rather give cash or checks for these adventures, or you can Venmo Zach Zimmerman @zacharyzimm. If you have any questions feel free to email or text Anna at 513-659-0366. Please RSVP by July 26th and no later than August 1st. 
8. Teen BBQ Brainstorm: To our teens (12-18) and parents; In an effort to provide our teens with more fellowship and opportunities to grow, we would like to start a local teen club.  We want this to be something you are excited about, so we need your input. What would you like to see, do, grow in? You are invited to attend a BBQ Brainstorm at the Halls on Sunday, August 11 at 12:30pm.  Please bring your ideas and a side, drink or dessert to share. Let's work together to grow this idea into something amazing. The Hall’s address - 245 Griswold Dr Youngstown, OH 44512

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to Nissa Hall @ 678-646-7347.

9. Council of Elders (COE): The next quarterly meetings are scheduled to take place during the week of August 12th - 15th. Your prayers for God’s guidance are greatly appreciated.
10. Sabbath School: the next Sabbath School will be August 24th.
11. Potluck: the next Potluck will be August 24th.
12. Annual Chili Cookout, August 25 Dan and Martha Miller would like to invite you to their Annual Chili Cookout on Sunday, August 25. Come and enjoy Chili over an open fire in an iron kettle, hot dogs, and more. We are asking that everyone bring enough chili for their family, a side dish or dessert, and drinks. Hot dogs and buns will be provided, along with paper goods, water, and coffee. We will start the fire at 3:00 so please have your chili here by 4:00 to combine it in the famous cast iron kettle. We would like to start dinner at 5:00. People can start arriving at 3:00 for extra fellowship and fun. Please bring lawn chairs so we have enough seating for everyone. Any questions please contact Martha at martha@superfineinc.com or 330-204-6971
13. Festival Assistance: If you have been faithfully saving your festival tithe, but anticipate that you will not enough funds to attend the Feast this year, we will be happy to help where we can. If you think you will need additional funds, please contact your Festival Advisor or your pastor to get a Festival Assistance Member Information Form. Fill out the form and return it as soon as possible. (All information on the form will be treated as confidential.) The home office has asked us to have all assistance applications turned in by the end of June, so please pick up the form and return it to us as quickly as possible. Again, festival financial assistance is available for those who do not have adequate funds to attend the Feast even though they have faithfully saved their festival tithe, or their income is too limited for them to save adequate funds to attend.
14. Portsmouth Women’s Enrichment Weekend: The Portsmouth, Ohio Women's Enrichment Weekend will be held September 6-8, 2024.  (The registration deadline was July 15th.)  Brochures available at information table as well as attached to the announcement email.