Operation Auca was an attempt by five American to bring the Gospel to the Waorani people in . On January 8, 1956, all five men—including and , —were attacked and speared by a group of Waorani warriors. A few years later, the widow and young daughter of Jim Elliot, Elisabeth & Valerie, and the sister of Nate Saint returned to the same jungle tribe as missionaries, eventually leading to the conversion of many. Gather a group together and come hear Valerie Elliot Shepard, the daughter , and her husband, Walt Shepherd, speak in Orange City on November 2 & 3, with a men’s breakfast event ($5, 9-10:30 AM) and women’s conference ($10, 9 AM -2 PM , lunch included). Get your tickets before prices go up this Tuesday, the 15th! Visit your local Radio Shack or shepards.eventbrite.com by TOMORROW night. Also mark your calendar for the free session Friday night, Nov. 2nd at the Unity Knight Center from 7-8:30; free-will offering Email [email protected] with any questions. These events are sponsored by OC area churches, businesses and community members. ------

But, What Would Do (WWJD), about Immigration?  An Insightful and Inspirational Event worth attending!  Hear Dr. Jason Lief of Northwestern College speak on the history of immigration & unpack misconceptions.  Hear life stories of Dreamers  Not taking political positions, just considering, What Would Jesus Do?  Tuesday, October 30  7:00PM Sioux Falls Ministry Center, 225 E. 11th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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The annual Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Auction, scheduled for November 2, is receiving monetary and merchandise donations. Money raised at the auction is used to fund grants to help bring children into loving, Christian homes and also to assist with Katelyn’s Fund’s partnering orphanage in Haiti. No gift is too large or small. Food, merchandise, and services of all kinds are welcome! To make a donation there is an online donation form at KatelynsFund.org/auction-donation-form If you have questions contact Wade or Alissa Kroeze at 712-722-3140. Please join us for the auction! It will be held Friday, November 2 at New Life Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa. Doors open at 5:30pm with a freewill donation meal served 5:30-6:30pm and the auction beginning at 6:30pm.

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Save the Date: OCCS will be holding a Tiger Talent Show on Friday, November 16. This will be a fun night of talent, fun, and fellowship for the entire family. Daycare will be provided.

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Join us on Tuesday, October 23 for Unity Christian High School's Fall Concert featuring all of our performing groups in the Music Department. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Knight Center, and all proceeds from the offering will benefit the Music Department. Come and celebrate a night of worshiping the Lord through the use of our musical gifts!

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REGISTER FOR A HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME! Crossroads & Northwest Iowa Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) are accepting applications for the upcoming weekend at the First Reformed Church in Maurice, Iowa. TEC is an interdenominational three day Christian retreat/lock in designed to help high schoolers learn more about their faith and their community. The next TEC is Friday November 16 through Sunday November 18, 2018. If you would like to learn more about TEC or register, please visit www.CrossroadsTEC.com/apply or email [email protected]. The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt, meals & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request.