OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD starts in October. If interested there will be
shoeboxes throughout the church to take home and fill, or you can drop off
items at church. Items needed are: “WOW” items such as new yoyos, cars,
trucks, travel games, jump ropes, dolls, etc. Anything that a child would enjoy
playing with that will fit in a shoebox. Your donated items will be
appreciated.
October Youth Events
October 11, 2026
- 4:30 PM Campfire at Stocker’s house
- 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study on the book of James, led by Steve at RLC in the youth room
October 15, 2026
- Cardboard Box City at Highland Prairie. Sleep outside in a cardboard box to raise money and awareness for those facing housing insecurity in Fillmore County, in partnership with SEMCAC. More information found on RLC Youth Facebook page.
October 24, 2026
- Flashlight Corn Maze at Big Springs. Meet at the school parking lot at 6:30 to carpool. RLC members and students active in youth group are free. Otherwise it is $13, so bring a friend! All ages are welcome at the corn maze.
- Fall meeting of the 2026-2027 Student Leadership Committee
- Bible Study 6:00
Monday 10/25
*ECFE Trunk or Treat at the school. We are going with a carnival/circus theme, and would love YOU to dress up, have fun, and hand out treats to kiddos. This is always a LOT of fun!
October 30
- Businesses trick or treating. Come hand out candy at church.
“God loves a cheerful giver” 2 Corinthians 9:7
We are finishing the summer slump and giving is down and expenses are up. We have had numerous unexpected maintenance issues that have needed to be addressed. One example is the replacement of the boiler which cost the church over $40,000. Please pray and consider increasing your donations to the church. Automatic giving is an option available to everyone and can make giving that much easier. All options are listed in the GIVING section of the church website.
SCAM Alert
Be aware that your pastor or other church staff will never
ask you for gift cards, money, or financial assistance through e-mail or
text messages. Church members are prime targets for thieves running
phishing and spoofing scams. The message requesting help appears
legitimate and urgent, but it is neither. The e-mail address also appears
correct, but it is not from the pastor. Do not click on unknown links or
reply back to the message. Move the message to your Spam folder or
block the sender immediately. DO NOT RESPOND! No matter how urgent
or important the request seems.
Bible Camp Scholarship Funds Available
To facilitate the spiritual growth of our students, Rushford Lutheran Church encourages student members to participate in a Christ-centered bible camp during the summer months. Scholarship funds are available to help with the cost. Families will pay the initial registration fee and the church will pay the balance, up to $500. This is limited to a maximum of $500 per student per year.
For more information, contact Brittany at brittany2284@gmail.com.