8/25/2013 Announcements

Sunday 8/25
Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Collection
Sending Service for the Yordy Family
6:30 Singing at the Gridley Fellowship Hall

Wednesday 8/28 - Conference Messages
The Father Calls His Children to Service (Bro. Mark Bahr - Detroit)
The Father Calls His Children to Separation ( Bro. Bruce Endress - Bradford)

Saturday 8/31 - Drywall Project in Goodfield
People are needed to help hang drywall Saturday, 8/31 at the new Apostolic Christian Publications facility in Goodfield. Please contact Bro. Jim Braker by this Wednesday if you can help.

Small Group Bible Study on Fruit of the Spirit
To help keep us all growing and in the Word, a fall session of small group Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit is being planned. Each member and friend of our Roanoke church is again encouraged to participate. The study will begin the latter part of September and will be 9 sessions long, with each session lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.  You may sign up by filling out the forms in the North Hall or by calling or e-mailing brothers John Getz or Rob Luginbuhl.

Remodeling Update
The Trustees want to thank you for your patience during the restroom remodeling projects this year. The Ladies north hall restroom remodel is planned for Jan - Feb. of 2014.  Lord Willing.

Nursing Home Benefit Thank You
The nursing home board, staff and benefit committee express their appreciation for the wonderful support of our church and community for the nursing home benefit.                                                                   

Choir Practice
Several singing groups will begin practicing within the next month. There is information on the printed and emailed announcements regarding participation in the Prairie Choristers, the Youth Choir and the Men's Choir.


Looking Ahead

Choir Practice Information
The Prairie Choristers will begin practicing in September for this year's Christmas program. Practices are held after Wednesday night church and usually end by 9:30.
The Youth Choir is for anyone 3rd grade through high school senior and emphasizes the joy of singing in harmony.  Practices are held Sunday mornings at 9:20, and end in time for children to go to their Sunday school worship singing.
The Men's choir will be singing this year at the Christmas program. Practices will begin in October and the schedule is not yet determined.
The communication for all three groups is handled through email. If you or your child would like to participate in any group, please send an email to Phil Hodel at plhodel@gmail.com

Invite-A- Guest
Roanoke will be hosting an Invite-a-Guest on Sunday, September 22nd.  All are invited to participate by inviting a single person, couple, or family from another congregation to worship with us on that Sunday.   There will be a potluck supper at 4:00 followed by a singing.  There are sign-up sheets posted on the women's bulletin board.  Any questions can be directed to Sisters Megan Hodel or Jennifer Feucht.

Tuesday 9/3 - Helping Hands from 9:00 - 3:00

Sunday 9/8
Sunday School Begins
South Side Mission Service at 6:00

Saturday 9/28 - Diane Orr Benefit from 3-7
The benefit for Diane Orr will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church on 9/28 from 3-7.  Diane has had multiple surgeries on her leg, with amputation, recent loss of her husband, unable to work, and has mounting medical bills.

Sunday 9/29 - The Doctrine of Salvation by Bro. Lynn Fiechter (Bluffton)
We encourage all of our Sunday School and Bible Class students to join us Sunday afternoon.