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1. New Sermon Series: Starting in Oct., English ministry will begin a new sermon series called "Entering God's Rest".

2. Daylight Saving Time ends: It will end on Sunday, Nov 1st. Please turn back one hour on 10/31 Saturday night.

3. Spiritual Formation Study Group: We are starting a new group studying the basics of Systematic Theology together, following R.C. Sproul’s book “Everyone’s A Theologian.” The group will meet on every 1st Sunday of each month, 8:45-10am before service. We will read a 1-2 chapters each time and discuss together. The first session runs 4-6 months and covers these topics on the slide. Contact Wood if you are interested. The first meeting will be on Nov 1.

4. Christmas Shoebox Campaign: Every year, the church participates in the shoebox campaign, sending gifts and God's love to children far away. This year, individual and small group participation is encouraged again. Please collect gift boxes and fill them with gifts suitable for children of different ages, such as toys, stationery, daily necessities, etc. Do not include food, toothpaste, liquids, or fragile items. Please affix a shipping label to the shoebox lid, indicating the child's age and gender. And donate $10 per box for postage using the QR code on the label or on the Samaritan's Purse website. Church collection dates are Sundays November 1-22.

5. 2027 Church Leader Open Nomination: Nominees must be church active members, nominated by one active member and seconded by 10 active members, followed by approval from the Nomination Committee before becoming official candidates. Please submit your nominations to the Nomination Committee by November 15th.  Annual Election Meeting will be held on Sunday, Dec 13.