1/15/2012 Announcements
Wednesday 1/18 - Minister
Ballots
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Minister ballots are due on Wednesday the 18th.
Wednesday 1/18 - Student
Activities
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ACTIVE - The ACTIVE boys will meet this
Wednesday night during church. Boys should meet in the Bible Class room to
do their project.
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High School - Our high school Youth Group
will meet this Wednesday nigh at 7 PM at Bro. Scott and Sis. Bev Luginbuhls
house.
Saturday 1/21 - Testimonies at
7:00 PM
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Lord willing, we are planning to hear the testimonies
of Heidi Bradle, Brooke Marcille, and Lauren Schroeder
Sunday 1/22 - Baptisms
Assistant Coordinator for the Material Aid and
Distribution Center
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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 Lead Coordinator in managing the
distribution of food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment, etc. If you are
interested in more information of this important work, please contact our
church representative, Bro. Rick Gerber.
Rice Pilaf Food Kits
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The Goodfield Distribution Center now has the
capability to make Rice Pilaf kits for those in need. This activity would be great Sunday School
students with adult supervision or other groups. Within the next few months, the Distribution
Center plans to also make this activity feasible at off site locations. If you
are interested in helping in this way, please contact Bro. Rick Gerber.
Winter Small Group Bible
Studies - “Identifying and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts
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Our small group Bible studies have been a blessing and
learning experience. To keep us all growing and in the Word, a winter/spring
session on “Identifying and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts” is being planned.
Each member and friend of our Roanoke church is again encouraged to
participate. The session will begin on February 17 with a one evening teaching
seminar by Bro. Kevin Knapp and will be followed up by 3 sessions of small
group studies, with each session lasting approximately 1hrour and 15 minutes.
You may sign up on the bulletin board in the back hall or by e-mailing Brock
Gerber. bjgerber@mediacombb.net
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Additional Small Group Studies
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We are again offering the studies that we have done in
the past, if there are enough that sign up. The additional studies will start after
the Spiritual gifts study and are: James, Titus, Philippians, Biblical
Financial Study By Crown Financial, and Spiritual Headship for men.
Bro. Rich Knapp
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A greeting card schedule has been organized for Bro.
Rich Knepp. A signup sheet is on the women’s
bulletin board for anyone interested in sending a note of encouragement. Information is attached.
Food Donations for Baptisms
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There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for food
donations for the baptisms on Sun. Jan. 22nd.
Reminders:
Bro Rich Knepp Update - Cards and notes of
encouragement can be sent to Bro. Rich and Sis. Janet at University of Chicago
Bernard Mitchell Hospital, 6 NW – Richard Knepp, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 6041,
Chicago, IL 60637-1470
Fellowship Hall Reservations - For your convenience,
a calendar showing the dates the Fellowship Hall is reserved has been added to
the church website. It currently shows
all reservations for the 2012 calendar year with just the word “RESERVED”. We hope that this will be useful to you if
you are planning an event and want to know whether or not the Fellowship Hall
is available. To request a reservation
or for more information you can either send an email to FellowshipHall@roanokeacchurch.org
or call Bro. Mike and Sis. Nancy Hoffman.
Prairie Choristers/Youth Choir - The Prairie
Choristers and the Youth Choir will begin practicing soon. Lord willing, they plan to sing at the Easter
Morning Service and the National Day of Prayer Service (Thursday, May 3). If you have been thinking about singing with
either group, now would be a good time to begin. Please send an email to Phil Hodel at plhodel@gmail.com
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YOUTH CHOIR - is open to members and friends from 3rd
grade to Senior in High School. Practices are held on Sunday mornings at 9:30.
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PRAIRIE CHORISTERS - is open to all members and
converts. Practices are held Wednesday evenings after church and end at 9:45.