COMING UP!

ACC Youth Group
Sundays, at 6 p.m., in the Youth Wing. All 6th-12th graders are welcome! Need more information? Contact ACC Youth Pastor, Brian Nelson, brian@anacorteschristian.church

Young at Heart – A Senior Social Gathering
Young at Heart will meet October 9th at 11a.m. More information coming soon. Contact Elizabeth McLean @ 360-303-5928 for more information.

Moms in Prayer (International) Moms in Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers (and grandmothers) to pray. ACC’s Moms in Prayer meets every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., beginning October 3rd, in the ACC Library. All are welcome.

W.O.W (Women of the Word)
Wow begins September 26th @ 10:30-12:30 p.m. The 10-week study on 1, 2, and 3rd John will use Jen Wilkin’s book, “Abide”. Please contact Carol Hammond with question of for more information: pianocarol.hammond@gmail.com

Women After God – Fall Bible Study (formerly BSF)
Women After God meets Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. We start up again on September 12th.

Men’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
Starting September 12th. Men’s BSF meets Tuesdays, at 6:55 p.m., in the Sanctuary.

L.I.F.E. – A Women’s Bible Study
L.I.F.E. meets 10 a.m.-12 noon every Wednesday in the ACC Fireside Room. LIFE will be using an 8-week study book on Ephesian’s called, “Included in Christ: Living a New Story from Ephesians” by Heather Holleman. Contact Carol Mann (360-202-7432) or Rebecca McDonald (206-226-2802) for further information.

The Book of Hebrews Bible Study
We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. All are welcome! Teacher: Brian Burch. Classes & worksheets will eventually be available online.

All-Church Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Carving
Mark your calendars! Friday, October 27th @ 5-7 p.m. we will be having an All-Church Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Carving Contest. Prizes will be given for the winners! So, dig out your prize-winning chili recipe and plan a date to get to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for your artistic carving! Please plan to do your carving at home & then bring your carved pumpkin to be judged. (It’s okay to judge a pumpkin!)

ACC FAMILY LIFE

Home Communion
ACC would like to extend communion to those who are homebound. We would love the chance to fellowship with you and understand that you miss your church family. We would be honored to serve you in this way. Please contact the office for more information, to sign up, or request communion cups while you watch at home.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

ACC Prayer Team Our ACC Prayer Team meets together every Sunday at 9-9:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Please join us!

Rhizoo Kids Teachers & Volunteers
This is a fun and exciting way to get involved with the next generation! If you would like to participate, please email Pastor Mark at: mark@anacorteschristian.church for more information.

Nursery Volunteers Needed!
If you have a heart for children and would like to volunteer in the Nursery for one Sunday or more, please contact Stevie Mooney, our nursery lead, at (360)293-3729 or Email Her Here.

OUTREACH

Special Reverse Offering
The first Sunday in October and in November the reverse offering slips will have food items that fit with a Thanksgiving dinner.  We asked that you take a slip each time, buy the item and return it to the church, placing it in the upstairs coat closet.  The Salvation Army puts together many Holiday boxes each year to be given to those in need in the Anacortes area.  This is a way that ACC can help them fill boxes that contain the items needed for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Helping Hands Food Bank
Tuesdays, 11-2 p.m., in the ACC upper parking lot.

ACC Preschool Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
It’s that time of year again for our annual Sherwood Forest Farm wreath and greenery fundraiser! This Fundraiser helps provide the most current curriculum as well as fun and educational items from our wish list to add to the classroom. Watch for the details coming in October!

Whidbey Island Women’s Clinic Report (previously Pregnancy Care Clinic) WIWC would like to thank all of you who participated in the 2023 Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser.  ACC filled 26 bottles (14 bottles are still outstanding) and raised $1,477.76 for the Whidbey Island Women’s Clinic.  They had 27 churches, and 6 local businesses participate and received 1,100 bott les raising a grand total of $37,719.66. “Thank you for your dedication to helping us empower those that are facing an unplanned pregnancy to choose life for their unborn child. May God bless you abundantly as your faithfully serve Him.” (Melanie James, Office Administrator) How to reach WIWC: 360-675-2096 ext. 204. Clients:  http://whidbeyislandwomensclinic.org   Supporters:  http://wiwcfriends.org

Blood Drive Upcoming blood drive at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Anacortes starting October 5^th. As of now, we have 90 appointments left to fill. That’s a potential of 180 local community members not being able to receive the lifesaving blood they so desperately need. Signup Link: https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/GroupLanding.aspx?s=0706  

Events of Outreach We have several groups using our building. We are glad we can share with others. Al-Anon, a local Homeschool Co-op, Classical Conversations (International), Aktion Club, AHS Girls Soccer Team, AHS Boys Soccer Team. Please pray for these groups and those that lead them.

BUDGET UPDATE

August 2023	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5
General Giving	$11,336	$20,823	$8,960
Missions Giving	$1,400	$955	$255
Attendance	226	254	233	204

2023 GIVING / TITHING	AMOUNT
General Giving Monthly Budget Goal	$47,250
General Giving Yearly Budget Goal	$567,000
Faith Promise Yearly Goal	$110,000
Faith Promise YTD Commitment Cards	$75,510.00