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

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

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
     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. Thank you for your support.
     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
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.

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

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

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. 

11/11/2012 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

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.

 

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

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

 

 

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