9/8/2013 Announcements

Sunday 9/8
Sunday School Begins
South Side Mission Service at 6:00 - Contact Bro. Matt and Sis. Jennifer Feucht if you are able to attend the South Side Mission Service

Wednesday 9/11 - Conference Messages
The Father Calls His Children to be Sons and Daughters - Bro. Rod Bjema (Lester)
The Father Calls His Children to be the Salt of the Earth - Bro. John Wiegand (Silverton)

Wednesday 9/18 - Worship on Wednesday
The next Worship On Wednesday for high school students will be Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 at Bro. Dave and Sis. Stacy Leman's home.

Saturday 9/28 - Diane Orr Benefit from 3-7
Diane Orr (from Roanoke) has had multiple surgeries on her leg.  With amputation, recent loss of her husband, inability to work, and mounting medical bills, a benefit is being held on Saturday 9/28 from 3-7 at the Trinity Luthern Church. Our church has been asked to provide and serve desserts. A signup sheet with details has been posted on the ladies' bulletin board.

Small Group Bible Study on Fruit of the Spirit
A small group Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit will begin the latter part of September and will be 9 sessions long.  Each member and friend of our Roanoke church is again encouraged to participate. 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.

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.

Yordy Update
Bro. Scott and Sis. Mandy and their girls arrived safely to their home in Haiti Thursday evening. They thank you for your prayers and ask that we continue in prayer for them as they adjust to a new home and culture.  You can read more about their journey on their blog at:  extendinghislove.com                                                      

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


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.

Sunday 11/3 - Roanoke Church is invited to Bradford for a singing at 6:00