The Announcer | May 2, 2023

Last Sunday, was a challenging and emotional day as we acknowledged Pastor Doug Cheshier's long and faithful service to Alliance Bible Fellowship, as well as his retirement. Doug, Beth, and their three children (who all have their own children now!) came to ABF in January 2001. Doug first served as our Youth Pastor, then moved to his most recent role of Outreach and Assimilation Pastor in 2005. Undoubtedly, in both his pastoral role and his outgoing personality, most of you know him well and love him and his family deeply. Please join us in congratulating and praying for him. Please also continue to pray for Beth in her ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer. We love you, Doug and Beth!

Spiritual Formation Workshop

Sunday, May 7 | 2:00pm

How To Interact With The Worldviews Around Us - Taught by Barrie Winn and Sarah Tuch. As you live out your Christian Worldview, you will be brought face to face with opposing ideas. This workshop will equip you to recognize and identify other worldviews and intentionally engage others in this cultural moment.

Child and Family Dedication

Class: Sunday, May 7 | 9:00am

Dedication: Sunday, May 14 | Both Services

Child & Family Dedication has two important components: a required dedication class and participation in the dedication service. This class is designed for parents to learn about what child dedication is, explain how our dedication process works, and receive resources that will help them along their parenting journey. Children can join parents during the class or attend Sunday school. Dedication will be during service the following week. A light breakfast will be provided.

The class on Sunday, May 7, during first service (9:00am) & participate in the Child Dedication Service happening on Sunday, May 14, during the 9:00am & 10:45am services.

Women's Summer Study

Beginning Thursday, June 15 | AM & PM

The Seed of the Woman by Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women — from the garden of Eden to the times of the matriarchs, the judges, the kings, the Exile — to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of these thirty women, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman. Join us as we read these stories and discuss them together. Free childcare will be provided (please sign up by June 8). Books are $10 each and must be purchased through the registration form.

Lost and Found

Please look through the lost and found items on the tables outside of the office that were collected on our cleaning day. Remaining items will be donated on Fri, May 19.

High School Senior Class Recognition and Social 

Sunday, May 21 | Both Services

We will be recognizing our 2023 High School senior class in both services. Please fill out this form ASAP for your senior to be recognized in one of the services. Graduating seniors and their family are invited to a Senior Social Lunch immediately following the 10:45am service in the Commons/coffee area or gym (depending on RSVPs).

Glory Days: Serving

July 17-21, 2023

This is not your average VBS! Glory Days is a week-long day camp for kids in elementary and preschool. Each day your kids will have opportunities to participate in our morning Sports Camp and our afternoon Arts camp. Kids will also learn from the Bible and engage in worship together in large group. Please consider serving!

New Members!

Please welcome Franklin & Suzy Amburn as new members of our church! Say "hello" when you see them.

New Members!

Please welcome Keith & Patti Hensley as new members of our church! Say "hello" when you see them.

Mother's Morning Out Teacher Positions for August

MMO is seeking to fill assistant teacher and sub positions for August. Please email Julie Hartley (Coordinator) at jhartley@abfboone.org to apply or visit abfboone.org/jobs for job descriptions.

Respite Nights

Friday, May 26, 6:00-8:30pm

The ABF Special Needs Ministry invites children and adults with special medical or developmental needs, and their siblings, to participate in the next Respite Night. Activities include a large motor area, a playroom for younger children, a sensory area, a craft, a movie, and a light snack. Experienced volunteers will hang out with the kids while mom and dad can enjoy a couple of hours away. Please contact Ronny and Anne Margaret Wright, rawright@skybest.com, with any questions. CLICK HERE to sign up to come. CLICK HERE to serve at Respite Nights.

Receive the Weekly Prayer Alert

Are you passionate about praying for the needs in our church? Then consider joining our weekly Prayer alert. We compile a list of needs and requests in our church and send it out to our church family. Join the email list here.

Alliance Classifieds Facebook Group

Check out the Alliance Classifieds Facebook page for Alliance members and attendees to discuss, ask questions, and buy/sell.

General Fund

$968,099.59

Debt Reduction

$6,602.00

Missions

$156,733.63

Benevolence

$31,244.04