Roanoke Apostolic Christian Announcements: 2012

12/30/2012 Announcements

Sunday 12/30 - Last Day for Dinner List Changes
Today is the last day to make changes on the dinner list posted on the bulletin board by the dining room. If you have any questions, contact Bro. Brent or Sis. Marge Hodel.

Monday 12/31 - New Year's Eve Service
New Year's Eve Service is tomorrow at 6:45. There will be no church Wednesday night.

Saturday 1/19 - Testimonies at 7:00
We plan to hear the testimonies of John Luginbuhl and Hannah Sauder on Saturday, January 19th at 7:00pm and baptisms, Lord willing, on Sunday January 20th.

2013 Phone Directory
Please submit any changes by either filling out a card and dropping in the box in the North hall or by filling out the form located on the church web http://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory.html A preview file of the 2013 directory has been uploaded to the website. Please check this file to make sure your information is up-to-date.

Sign up for EMTs and Ushers
There is a sign up sheet in the north hall anyone who is an EMT, paramedic or nurse who would be willing to help in case of an emergency at church. There is also a sign up sheet for Brothers who are available during the day who are willing to fill in as an usher for funerals. Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated.

Thank You
We want to thank all who so generously supported the WR collection for Hurricane Sandy work.

Looking Ahead:

Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1 - ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling will be the presenters.

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Assistant Coordinator Position
The Material Aid and Distribution Center in Goodfield is seeking a Brother to volunteer for the position of Assistant Coordinator. This position consists of assisting the Coordinator by managing the distribution of food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment and a number of other items throughout our Apostolic Christian Church distribution centers. If you are interested in more information of this important work, please contact our church representative Bro. Rick Gerber.

12/23/2012 Announcements

Sunday 12/23 - Special World Relief Collection for People Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Tuesday 12/25 - Christmas Day Service at 9:45

There will be no church on Wednesday.

Dinner List Update

It is time to update the dinner list. If you have any additions, deletions or other changes, please make these corrections on the dinner list posted on the bulletin board by the dining room or contact Bro. Brent or Sis. Marge Hodel by December 30th. Thank you.

2013 Phone Directory

Please submit any changes by either filling out a card and dropping in the box in the North hall or by filling out the form located on the church web http://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory.html A preview file of the 2013 directory has been uploaded to the website. Please check this file to make sure your information is up-to-date.

Sign up for EMTs and Ushers

There is a sign up sheet in the north hall anyone who is an EMT, paramedic or nurse who would be willing to help in case of an emergency at church. There is also a sign up sheet for Brothers who are available during the day who are willing to fill in as an usher for funerals. Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated.

Looking Ahead:

Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1 - ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling will be the presenters.

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Assistant Coordinator Position

The Material Aid and Distribution Center in Goodfield is seeking a Brother to volunteer for the position of Assistant Coordinator. This position consists of assisting the Coordinator by managing the distribution of food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment and a number of other items throughout our Apostolic Christian Church distribution centers. If you are interested in more information of this important work, please contact our church representative Bro. Rick Gerber

12/16/2012 Announcements

Sunday 12/16

● Sunday School Christmas Program -All Sunday School students should go to their classrooms at 11:50. The congregation should be seated in the assembly room at 12:05.

● Family Hymn Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:30

Wednesday 12/19 - There will be Joy

There will be a program of scripture and song on this Wednesday at 7pm, honoring Jesus, our Savior, and remembering His birth

Sunday 12/23 - Special World Relief Collection for People Affected by Hurricane Sandy

World Relief Assistant Coordinator Position

2013 Phone Directory

Sign up for EMTs and Ushers

Looking Ahead:

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and registration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

12/9/2012 Announcements

Sunday 12/9
● Church Maintenance Fund Collection
● 2013 Rotating Potluck - The sign up sheet for the 2013 rotating potluck will be taken
down today. If you want to be added to list, please sign up on the sheet posted in the
back (North) hall over the lunch hour.

Wednesday 12/12
● ACTIVE - The ACTIVE boys will be going Christmas shopping this Wednesday. They will
be shopping for toys for the Heart House in Eureka. Each boy should bring some of their
own money to put towards the shopping expense. The boys should meet at 6:30 in the
Commerce Bank parking lot. They will be brought back to our church after shopping.
● Bible Class - The Bible Class is meeting this Wednesday at 7:00 at the Fellowship Hall.
We will be baking cookies, wrapping presents and practicing Christmas Program songs.
We should be finished around 8:30.

Wednesday 12/19 - There will be Joy
There will be a program of scripture and song on Wednesday night, December 19th at 7pm,
honoring Jesus, our Savior, and remembering His birth

Sunday 12/23 - Special World Relief Collection for People Affected by Hurricane Sandy
World Relief Assistant Coordinator Position

The Material Aid and Distribution Center in Goodfield is seeking a Brother to volunteer for the
position of Assistant Coordinator. This position consists of assisting the Coordinator by managing
the distribution of food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment and a number of other items
throughout our Apostolic Christian Church distribution centers. If you are interested in more
information of this important work, please contact our church representative Bro. Rick Gerber

2013 Phone Directory
It is time to update the church directory for 2013. Please submit any changes by either filling
out a card and dropping in the box located in the North hall or by filling out the form located on
the church website (http://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory.html) A preview file of the 2013
directory has been uploaded to the website and can be accessed via the above website. Please
check this file to make sure your information is up-to-date.

Looking Ahead:
Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1 - ACCFS will present Parenting with
a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig
Stickling will be the presenters.

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter
Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build
and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and
registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

12/2/2012 Announcements

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00
The 12th Annual All Church Christmas Caroling and Supper is today. For those who have
signed up to carol, there is a list posted on the north hall bulletin board with your group number
and where you will be singing. Please be at the Fellowship Hall at 4:00.

Monday 12/3 - Bloodmobile at the American Legion from 12:00-6:00

Tuesday 12/4 - Helping Hands
The last Helping Hands for this year will be Tuesday from 9:00-3:00 in the church basement.
Lunch is provided.

Wednesday 12/5
● Business Meeting - The Annual Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting will this
Wednesday in place of church services. The Trustees encourage all to make an effort to
support this meeting with your attendance.
● Scripture Memory Class - Scripture Memory Christmas Party that will be held this
Wednesday at the Roanoke Apostolic Nursing Home. We ask that each student "checkin"
along with their parent in the lobby, before delivering their gift to their resident. Gifts
should be delivered between 6:45 - 7:15. Immediately following church services, please
pick up your child in the back of the nursing home at the multipurpose room.
● HOPE - HOPE will meet this Wednesday at 7:30 in the World Relief room. The girls can
be picked up after church.

Sunday 12/9 - Church Maintenance Fund Collection

2013 Rotating Potluck
It’s time to set the schedule for the 2013 Roanoke church rotating potluck. If you have any
additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing list, please note them on the sheet posted
in the back (North) hall. All are welcome to participate.

2013 Phone Directory
It is time to update the church directory for 2013. Please submit any changes by either filling
out a card and dropping in the box located in the North hall or by filling out the form located on
the church website (http://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory.html) A preview file of the 2013
directory has been uploaded to the website and can be accessed via the above website. Please
check this file to make sure your information is up-to-date.

Looking Ahead:
Wednesday 12/19 -There will be Joy - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Scripture and Song at
7:00

Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1 - ACCFS will present Parenting with
a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig
Stickling will be the presenters.

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter
Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build
and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and
registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

11/25/2012 Announcements

Friday 11/30 - “Biblical Perspective of The Mideast Conflict”

November’s Topical Bible Study will be at the Fellowship Hall this Friday at 7:15. Bro. Ken Rinkenberger will speak on the Biblical Perspective of the Mideast Conflict.

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00

The 12th Annual All Church Christmas Caroling and Supper is planned for Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00pm. Everyone is invited. If you plan to attend, there is a sign-up sheet on both the north and west bulletin boards. There is also a sign-up sheet on the west bulletin board for food donations and workers to help with this activity. If you sign up to bring food, remember to also sign up on the list of those planning to attend.

2013 Rotating Potluck

It’s time to set the schedule for the 2013 Roanoke church rotating potluck. If you have any additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing list, please note them on the sheet posted in the back (North) hall. All are welcome to participate.

2013 Phone Directory

It is time to update the church directory for 2013. Please submit any changes by either filling out a card and dropping in the box located in the North hall or by filling out the form located on the church website (http://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory.html) A preview file of the 2013 directory has been uploaded to the website and can be accessed via the above website. Please check this file to make sure your information is up-to-date.

Thank You

The fellowship hall trustees would like to thank all who contributed to the special collection for the new sound system. Due to your generosity, the collection met the need for the entire project. We expect to start the project by the first of the year. Once again, thank you.

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday 12/5 - Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting at 7:15

Wednesday 12/19 -There will be Joy - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Scripture and Song at 7:00

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

World Relief Medical Committee

A Medical Committee has recently been established within World Relief. This committee is requesting anyone who has or is currently pursuing a career in a medical or dental field to fill out the brand new questionnaire on the World Relief Website. The purpose of this questionnaire is to establish a registry of health care providers that the Medical Committee will use to keep you updated with information on medical activities and opportunities within World Relief. To register, please go the the World Relief website at www.acworldrelief.org once there, click on the “Health Care Provider Registry” link found below the sub heading “How You Can Help”. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this, please send your email to medical@acwr.org Thank you in advance

11/18/2012 Announcements

Sunday 11/18

● Thanksgiving Family Singing - The Thanksgiving Sing is planned for this evening at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for refreshments and workers.

Tuesday 11/20 - Midwest Food Bank

The volunteering opportunity listed on the monthly church calendar for this Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at Midwest Food Bank had to be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the food bank.

Wednesday 11/21

● No Church due to the Thanksgiving Holiday

● No Worship on Wednesday for the high school students due to Thanksgiving

Thursday 11/22 - Thanksgiving Services at 9:45

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00

Parenting with a Purpose Seminar

ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held Friday evening, January 25th and Saturday morning January 26th, at the Fellowship Hall.

Prayer List Update

We would like to update our lists for those who are receiving prayer requests. We have two formats available – you may receive prayer requests by phone or by email. There is a sheet on the north hall bulletin board for any changes to the current lists or for anyone wishing to be added to either list

World Relief Medical Committee

A Medical Committee has recently been established within World Relief. This committee is requesting anyone who has or is currently pursuing a career in a medical or dental field to fill out the brand new questionnaire on the World Relief Website. Additional information is available on the bulletin board and on the e-mailed announcements “Looking Ahead” section.

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday 11/20 - Midwest Food Bank

The volunteering opportunity listed on the monthly church calendar for this Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at Midwest Food Bank had to be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the food bank. Please be assured that Midwest Food Bank greatly appreciates the support our church gives with this quarterly Tuesday evening group of volunteers that come down to help, the financial contributions, as well as the ladies who help prepared food for the lunch that is served during their monthly loadout/distribution week and those who come down to assist during this very busy week. If you have any questions about any of these volunteering opportunities to give of your time either at the food bank or from the convenience of your own kitchen, please contact Bro. Mike or Sis. Nancy Hoffman for more information.

Friday 11/30 - “Biblical Perspective of The Mideast Conflict”

November’s Topical Bible Study will be at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, 11/30 at 7:15. Bro. Ken Rinkenberger will speak on the Biblical Perspective of the Mideast Conflict.

Wednesday 12/5 - Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting at 7:15

Wednesday 12/19 -There will be Joy - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Scripture and Song at 7:00

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

World Relief Medical Committee

11/11/2012 Announcements

Sunday 11/11 - ACYF at Morton

Morton is hosting ACYF tonight. Bible Class students should meet at 4:50 at the high school. The group will leave at 5:00.

Wednesday 11/14 - ACTIVE

● SMC - A reminder that Scripture Memory Class is this Wednesday night. The children will be packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Any items to donate for this project should be sent with your child by this Wednesday night.

● ACTIVE - The ACTIVE boys will be meeting this Wednesday in the church basement at 7:30 pm. Please note the following time change: We are also planning on meeting on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00 PM at the Commerce church parking lot to rake leaves for several people. The boys should be done by 3:00 PM and will be taken home.

Friday 11/16 - Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped at F.H. at 7:00

The Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped with be giving a presentation this Friday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Roanoke Fellowship Hall. The purpose of the presentation is to update you on the services of the Home, the ways the Lord has blessed it and their current needs. Everyone is invited. The Home is a mission of the Apostolic Christian Church and they encourage you to come and learn about what you are supporting.

Sunday 11/18

● Special Collection for Fellowship Hall - The Fellowship Hall trustees are looking to replace and upgrade the existing sound system as the present one is quite old and has several drawbacks and limitations. The approximate cost is a little under $10,000. We would like to take a special collection for this project on Sunday, November 18th to help get the project started. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Matt Leman or any of the Fellowship Hall trustees. Thank you for your support.

● Thanksgiving Family Singing - The Thanksgiving Sing is planned for Sunday, November 18th. It will be at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for refreshments and workers.

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00

Parenting with a Purpose Seminar

ACCFS will present Parenting with a Purpose. This 2 part seminar will be held Friday evening, January 25th and Saturday morning January 26th, at the Fellowship Hall. Bros. Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling will be the presenters.

Prayer List Update

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday 11/21 - There will be no Worship on Wednesday for the high school students due to the Thanksgiving holiday

Friday 11/30 - "Biblical Perspective of The Mideast Conflict"

November's Topical Bible Study will be at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, 11/30 at 7:15. Bro. Ken Rinkenberger will speak on the Biblical Perspective of the Mideast Conflict.

Wednesday 12/5 - Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting at 7:15

Wednesday 12/19 -There will be Joy - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Scripture and Song at 7:00

Friday evening 1/25 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 1

Saturday morning 1/26 - Parenting with a Purpose - Part 2

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last year's project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and registration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

11/4/2012 Announcements

Sunday 11/4 - World Relief Collection

Tuesday 11/6 - Helping Hands from 9:00-3:00.

Wednesday 11/7

● Scripture Memory Class - The Scripture Memory Class will again be preparing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. This is a program that delivers gifts packed in a shoebox to needy children locally and around the world. Each student had been given a letter which listed some items they could donate for this project. Please have your children bring the items to their class this Wednesday.

● HOPE - HOPE girls will be meeting this Wednesday to go Christmas shopping for The Heart House and out for pizza. The girls should meet at Commerce Bank at 5:30. If possible, please have the girls bring $20 for the Christmas gifts. The girls will then be brought back to church by 8:30.

● High School Worship on Wednesday - Worship on Wednesday for our high school students will be at 7:00 pm at Bro. Curt and Sis. Jenell Hodels house.

Sunday 11/11 - ACYF at Morton at 6:00

Friday 11/16 - Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped at F.H. at 7:00

The Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped with be giving a presentation Friday, November 16 at 7p.m. in the Roanoke Fellowship Hall.The purpose of the presentation is to update you on the services of the Home, the ways the Lord has blessed it and their current needs. Everyone is invited. The Home is a mission of the Apostolic Christian Church and they encourage you to come and learn about what you are supporting.

Sunday 11/18 - Thanksgiving Family Singing

The Thanksgiving Sing is planned for Sunday, November 18th. It will be at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for refreshments and workers.

Friday 11/30 - “Biblical Perspective of The Mideast Conflict”

November’s Topical Bible Study will be at the Fellowship Hall on Friday, 11/30 at 7:00. Bro. Ken Rinkenberger will speak on the Biblical Perspective of the Mideast Conflict.

Child Sponsorship

The mission of the Apostolic Christian World Relief Child Sponsorship program is to provide a Christ-centered education for needy children. The program serves over 1,500 students in five distressed countries. If you are not already involved in child Sponsorship, please pick up one of the new brochures in the North Hall and consider how you and your family can make a lifetime and eternal difference in the life of a child.

Baking Opportunity for Nursing Home

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for volunteers to bring in cookies and birthday cakes each month in 2013. These birthday cakes do NOT have to be professionally decorated. This is a great opportunity to help out the residents by working in your own kitchen.

Thank You

The Hospital Lumiere board would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2012 benefit auction a success. With your prayers and support and God’s blessings, Hospital Lumiere in Haiti will continue to provide medical care with compassion and Christian love.

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday 11/21 - There will be no Worship on Wednesday for the high school students due to the Thanksgiving holiday

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

10/28/2012 Announcements

Sunday 10/28 - PM Service - Bro. Ron Messner - Christ's Message to Philadelphia

Wednesday 10/31 - Fall Harvest Party at 7:00 at the Fellowship Hall

The Roanoke Young Group will again be sponsoring a Fall Harvest Party at the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, October 31st from 7:00-8:30. Each student is to bring one pound of individually wrapped candy. There will be games, singing, and snacks provided.

Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

To raise awareness and provide financial support for Hospital Lumiere in Haiti, a benefit auction is planned this Friday November 2nd at Five Points in Washington, Illinois. The food court and silent auction will begin at 5:30pm. The live auction will start at 7:00pm.

Sunday 11/4

● World Relief Collection

● Bible Class Leaves High School at 7:00 for Peoria County Jail Services

The Bible Class will be going to participate in services at the Peoria County Jail next Sunday, November 4. We will eat lunch as a group and return to Roanoke around 1:00 p.m. We will provide rides home for those students who need them. Students should be at the high school ready to leave at 7:00 a.m.

Child Sponsorship

Baking Opportunity for Nursing Home

Looking Ahead:

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

10/21/2012 Announcements

Sunday 10/21 - Family Hymn Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:30

Friday 10/26 - October Topical Study 7:15 at the Fellowship Hall

Bro. Mike Meece from Bloomington will speak on our churches conscientious objectors status and practice.

Sunday 10/28 - Afternoon Service - Bro. Ron Messner

Bro. Ron Messner will present his Brotherhood Conference topic “Christ’s Message to Philadelphia.”

Thanks

The committee for "Pumpkin Soup--Hope for Haiti" extends a heartfelt thank you to all who came and generously supported the Open House. We pray you'll be blessed and ask for your continued prayers for the hardworking women at Centre Lumiere.

Looking Ahead:

Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points - At Hospital Lumiere in Haiti, the past year has been busy with renovations and reorganization. By God’s grace, the Hospital Lumiere mission continues – “to provide excellent and effective medical care with compassion and Christian love.” To raise awareness and provide financial support for this World Relief project, a benefit auction is planned on Friday November 2nd at Five Points in Washington, Illinois. A food court and silent auction will open at 5:30pm. The live auction will begin at 7:00pm.

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

10/14/2012 Announcements

Sunday 10/14 - Collection for the Nursing Home

Wednesday 10/1

● HOPE - girls will be meeting at the Fellowship Hall at 7:30p.m. This is the first event of the school year and all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome!

● Worship on Wednesday - will be at Bro. Dave and Sis. Stacy Leman's house at 7:00.

Friday/Saturday 10/19-20 - "Hope for Haiti" Open House - The " Hope for Haiti" Open House featuring handmade items from Centre Lumiere, Haiti will be this Friday from 12 -8 pm and Saturday from 9 - 12 at the Fellowship Hall. Please join us in supporting these Haitian women and keep them in your prayers.

Friday 10/19 - Loving Shepherd Ministries Meal and Auction at Five Points at 5:30

LSM will be hosting a meal and charity auction for the orphans of Haiti and Ethiopia at Five. The meal and Silent Auction start at 5:30 and the Live Auction at 6:30. There will be free childcare provided. Visit www.loving-shepherd.org to learn more about what the evening will be supporting.

Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

At Hospital Lumiere in Haiti, the past year has been busy with renovations and reorganization. By God's grace, the Hospital Lumiere mission continues – "to provide excellent and effective medical care with compassion and Christian love." To raise awareness and provide financial support for this World Relief project, a benefit auction is planned on Friday November 2nd at Five Points in Washington, Illinois. A food court and silent auction will open at 5:30pm. The live auction will begin at 7:00pm. Auction items are still being accepted. If you can help by donating an item, contact Rich Bertschi at hospitallumiere@mtco.com or 309-467-2351.

Looking Ahead:

● Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

10/7/2012 Announcemts

Sunday 10/7
● Collection for the Sunday School Fund
● Visitation for Sis. Mabel Bowald from 1:00 - 4:00
● Family Hymn Sing at 6:30 - Goodfield Choir has been invited for our Family Hymn Sing. There is still a need for refreshments and kitchen help. Please sign up in the north hall.

Monday 10/8 - Funeral Service for Sis. Mabel Bowald at 10:00

Wednesday 10/10 - Wednesday Evening Service - We plan to listen to the final conference message "The Reward to the Overcomer" by Bro. Kent Heimer

Saturday 10/13 - Deadline for Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Items - At Hospital Lumiere in Haiti, the past year has been busy with renovations, reorganization, additional doctors and staff. By God's grace, the Hospital Lumiere mission continues – "to provide excellent and effective medical care with compassion and Christian love." To raise awareness and to provide financial support for this World Relief project, the 2nd annual benefit auction is planned on Friday November 2nd at 5:30 pm in Washington, Illinois. If you can help by donating an item, contact Rich Bertschi. Items need to be received by October 13.

Friday/Saturday 10/19-20 - "Hope for Haiti" Open House - The " Hope for Haiti" Open House featuring handmade items from Centre Lumiere, Haiti will be Oct. 19th from 12 -8 pm and Oct. 20 from 9 - 12 at the Fellowship Hall. Please join us in supporting these Haitian women and keep them in your prayers.

Friday 10/19 - Loving Shepherd Ministries Meal and Auction at Five Points at 5:30
Loving Shepherd Ministries will be hosting a meal and charity auction for the orphans of Haiti and Ethiopia on Friday, October 19, 2012, at the Five Points Washington. The meal and Silent Auction start at 5:30PM with the Live Auction starting at 6:30PM. Items are still needed. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Bro. Kevin or Sis. Annette Fischer There will be free childcare provided. Visit www.loving-shepherd.org to learn more about what the evening will be supporting.

Looking Ahead:
● Sunday 10/14 - Collection for the Nursing Home
● Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens) - The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www.acworldrelief.org

9/30/2012 Announcements

Tuesday 10/2 - Helping Hands is from 9:00-3:00.

Wednesday 10/3

● Scripture Memory Begins

● Worship on Wednesday - The next Worship on Wednesday will be at Bro. Chad and Sis. Brenda Martin's house this Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00.

● Continuation of the Conference Message - This Wednesday evening we will continue listening to the Brotherhood Conference Messages. The next topic would be Christ's Message to Philadelphia by Bro. Ron Messner. We've invited him to Roanoke to give this talk in person. This will been done for our Sunday afternoon service on October 28. So, this Wednesday we will begin with Christ's Message to Laodicea (Bro. Brad Eisenmann) and Our Responsibility to the Lord's Warnings to the Church (Bro. Mike Leman).

Friday 10/5 - Home for the Handicapped Presentation at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM

The Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped will be giving a presentation October 5 at 7 pm in the Roanoke Fellowship Hall. The purpose of the presentation is to update you on the services of the Home, the ways the Lord has blessed it and their current needs. Everyone is invited. The Home is a mission of the Apostolic Christian Church and they encourage you to come and learn about what you are supporting.

● What We do: An explanation of services

● How We Do it: A review of our Stewardship

● Why we do what we do: Recorded Testimonies from Residents and Families

● What our needs are: Spiritual, Financial and Staffing

Sunday 10/7

● Collection for the Sunday School Fund

● Family Hymn Sing at 6:30 - Goodfield Choir has been invited for our Family Hymn Sing. There is a signup sheet in the north hall for refreshments and kitchen help.

Saturday 10/13 - Deadline for Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Items

At Hospital Lumiere in Haiti, the past year has been busy with renovations, reorganization, additional doctors and staff. By God's grace, the Hospital Lumiere mission continues – "to provide excellent and effective medical care with compassion and Christian love." To raise awareness and to provide financial support for this World Relief project, the 2nd annual benefit auction is planned on Friday November 2nd at 5:30 pm in Washington, Illinois. Auction items are needed. If you can help by donating an item, contact Rich Bertschi. Items need to be received by October 13.

Friday 10/19 - Loving Shepherd Ministries Meal and Auction at Five Points at 5:30

Loving Shepherd Ministries will be hosting a meal and charity auction for the orphans of Haiti and Ethiopia on Friday, October 19, 2012, at the Five Points Washington. The meal and Silent Auction start at 5:30PM with the Live Auction starting at 6:30PM. Items are still needed. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Bro. Kevin or Sis. Annette Fischer The auction is a wonderful evening of fellowship and enjoyment while raising much needed funds to help the world's vulnerable children. All are invited to attend. There will be free childcare provided, so couples with young children are encouraged to attend. Visit www .loving -shepherd .org to learn more about what the evening will be supporting.

Friday/Saturday 10/19-20 - "Hope for Haiti" Open House

The " Hope for Haiti" Open House featuring handmade items from Centre Lumiere, Haiti will be Oct. 19th from 12 -8 pm and Oct. 20 from 9 - 12 at the Fellowship Hall. Please join us in supporting these Haitian women and keep them in your prayers.

Looking Ahead:

● Sunday 10/14 - Collection for the Nursing Home

● Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens)

The WR Winter Work Project will be a continuation of last years project in Cullman, AL (near Athens) to build and repair homes damaged by tornadoes. It will will begin on January 7. For more information and registerstration, please go to the WR website: www .acworldrelief .org

9/23/2012 Announcements

Sunday 9/23

● ACYF in Cissna Park - ACYF is today at Cissna Park. The Bible Class will be traveling by bus. The bus will be leaving the Roanoke Benson High School parking lot at 2:15 Sunday afternoon. Please arrive a few minutes early. We expect the bus to return to the high school around 9:30 – 9:45.

● Small Group Bible Study on Forgiveness Sign up Deadline - A small group Bible study on forgiveness will begin in October. There will be 8 sessions with each session lasting approximately 1 hr. and 15 min. Each member and friend of our church is encouraged to participate. Please sign up by filling out a sheet in the back hall or by e-mailing brothers John Getz or Rob Luginbuhl. Today is the last day for sign up.

Wednesday 9/26 - Regular Wednesday Evening Service

Wednesday 10/3 - Scripture Memory Begins

Scripture Memory will start on Wed. night, October 3rd. The children will be bringing home a letter from Sunday School today.

Friday 10/5 - Home for the Handicapped Presentation at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM

● What We do: An explanation of services

● How We Do it: A review of our Stewardship

● Why we do what we do: Recorded Testimonies from Residents and Families

● What our needs are: Spiritual, Financial and Staffing

Sunday 10/7 - Family Hymn Sing at 6:30

Goodfield Choir has been invited for our Family Hymn Sing on Sunday, October 7th at 6:30. There is a sign up sheet in the north hall for refreshments and kitchen help.

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens)

Hospital Lumiere Benefit

Looking Ahead:

● Sunday 10/7

○ Collection for the Sunday School Fund

● Sunday 10/14 - Collection for the Nursing Home

● Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points

9/16/2012 Announcements

Sunday 9/16

● Men's Singing Group - For those interested in a men's singing group, there will be a brief informational meeting today at 11:30 in the intermediate Sunday School room.

● Family Hymn Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:30

● Peoria Rescue Mission at 7:30 - Roanoke is scheduled to have church services at the Peoria Rescue Mission at 7:30 pm. this evening. (Please note the start time has been changed from 6:00 to 7:30.) There is still a need for people to support this ministry. Anyone willing to take part, please contact Bro. John or Sis. Jill Bradle.

Wednesday 9/19

● ACTIVE - The Jr. High boys in ACTIVE will meet this Wednesday evening. They will meet downstairs in the World Relief Room. They are asked to bring 2 packages of pillowcases.

● Worship on Wednesday - The next Worship On Wednesday for our high school students will be this Wednesday at 7PM at Bro. Todd and Sis. Andrea Harris's home. We are beginning to occasionally change locations, so we would ask the parents and students to be mindful of this. The times and locations of the Worship On Wednesday evenings are also located on the church calendars. If you have any questions please call Bro. Scott Luginbuhl.

● Crown Biblical Financial Study Sign Up Deadline - It has been five years since the Roanoke Church first conducted the Crown Biblical Financial Principles Bible Study. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the north hall bulletin board for those who may be interested in participating in the study. Please sign up by this Wednesday, Sept. 19th

Sunday 9/23 - Small Group Bible Study on Forgiveness Sign up Deadline

To keep us all growing and in the Word, a small group Bible study on forgiveness is being planned. Each member and friend of our church is again encouraged to participate. The first session will begin around the first of October and will be 8 sessions long, with each session lasting approximately 1hr.and 15 minutes. You can sign up by filling out a sheet in the back hall or by sending an e-mail to brothers John Getz or Rob Luginbuhl. Please sign up by next Sunday, Sept. 23rd.

World Relief Winter Work Project 2013 at Cullman, AL (near Athens)

Looking Ahead:

● Sunday 9/23 - ACYF at Cissna Park at 6:00

● Sunday 10/7

○ Collection for the Sunday School Fund

○ Family Hymn Sing at 7:00

● Sunday 10/14 - Collection for the Nursing Home

● Friday 11/2 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points