1/1/17 Announcements

Tuesday 1/3
  • No Helping Hands in January - due to Harvest Call Family Night on Jan. 11.
  • Encouragement & Discipleship Skills by ACCFS at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 Romans 12:5 encourages us that we are to be “members one of another.” We have great opportunity in our church family to encourage and support each other.  In November, Bro. Arlan Miller came and presented on “Intentional Relationships.  Brothers Matt Kaufmann and Arlan Miller from ACCFS will be conducting this two hour workshop will give practical training for those who would like to be more purposeful in helping others in our church family and beyond.  It is open to all ages even if you were not able to attend the first presentation.  
  • Young Group Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7:00

Wednesday 1/4
  • Scripture Memory Class
  • High School Wow at 7:00 PM at Bro. Chad and Sis. Brenda Martin’s.

Friday 1/6 - Young Group “Get in the Word” at Bro John Bradle's at 7:30pm

Wednesday 1/11 - HarvestCall Family Night at the Fellowship Hall - Supper will be served from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, with work projects to begin when you are done eating. We hope to see your family there! All projects will be going to Haiti.

Sunday 1/22 - Route 24 Singing at the Gridley Fellowship Hall at 6:30 - Roanoke and all of the Illinois churches that are located along Route 24 are invited. There is a signup sheet posted on the women’s bulletin board. Please sign up if you are able to attend. If you have questions, please contact Sis. Bev Bertschi.


2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.
  • Dinner List - If anyone is wanting to add or remove their name from the dinner list please make the change on the list that is hanging on the bulletin board or talk to Bro. Don or Sis. Colleen Leman.

Fellowship Hall Trustee - As of January 1, the new Fellowship Hall Trustee in Charge of Reservations will be Bro. Brian & Sis. Beth Moser, replacing Bro. Mike & Sis. Nancy Hoffman. As of January 1st all reservations should be made through Bro. Brian & Sis. Beth.  We appreciate their willingness to serve in this capacity.  Any questions should be directed to the Fellowship Hall trustees.


Looking Ahead

Nursing Home Services - This winter, if church is cancelled due to inclement weather, then the Nursing Home will also cancel their service.   

Saturday 1/21 - Save the Date for Ladies’ Coffee Hour at  9:00 at the Fellowship Hall  - for all ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above. More details will follow!

12/25/16 Announcements

Wednesday 12/28 - No Wednesday Evening Services - due to New Year’s Services on Sat.

Thursday 12/29  - Apostolic Christian Skylines Church Services at 6:45  - Roanoke will be providing a minister for the service and would like to invite anyone from the congregation to attend.  If you would like to attend, please contact  Bro. Jonathon or Sis. Megan Hodel.

Friday 12/13 - Young Group Singing Shower at 7:00 for Bro. Brett & Sis. Laura - at Bro. Nate Hodel's.

 Tuesday 1/3
  • No Helping Hands in January - due to Harvest Call Family Night on Jan. 11.
  • Encouragement & Discipleship Skills by ACCFS at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00Romans 12:5 encourages us that we are to be “members one of another.” We have great opportunity in our church family to encourage and support each other.  In November, Bro. Arlan Miller came and presented on “Intentional Relationships.  Brothers Matt Kaufmann and Arlan Miller from ACCFS will be conducting this two hour workshop will give practical training for those who would like to be more purposeful in helping others in our church family and beyond.  It is open to all ages even if you were not able to attend the first presentation.

Magdalena Work Team - The LaCrosse, IN church is going to Magdalena March 24-April 1, 2017.  At this time, there are an additional 15-20 spaces that are not filled.  They would welcome others to join them.  They are leaving Friday evening, March 24th and will be returning on April 1st.  Open spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  Please contact Bro. Brad Rocke at 219-508-3955 or at brocke@agri-managementsolutions.com if interested.

Nursing Home Services - This winter, if church is cancelled due to inclement weather, then the Nursing Home will also cancel their service.   


2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.
  • Dinner List - If anyone is wanting to add or remove their name from the dinner list please make the change on the list that is hanging on the bulletin board or talk to Bro. Don or Sis. Colleen Leman.


Looking Ahead

Wednesday 1/11 - HarvestCall Family Night at the Fellowship Hall

Saturday 1/21 - Save the Date for Ladies’ Coffee Hour at  9:00 at the Fellowship Hall  - for all ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above. More details will follow!

12/18/16 Announcements

Sunday 12/18 - Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30

Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Choristers’ and Youth Choir’s Christmas Program at 7:30

Sunday 12/25 - Christmas Day Service - No lunch or afternoon service

Saturday 12/31 - New Year’s Eve Services at 7:30

Tuesday 1/3 - Encouragement & Discipleship Skills by ACCFS at the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 Romans 12:5 encourages us that we are to be “members one of another.” We have great opportunity in our church family to encourage and support each other.  In November, Bro. Arlan Miller came and presented on “Intentional Relationships.  Brothers Matt Kaufmann and Arlan Miller from ACCFS will be conducting this two hour workshop will give practical training for those who would like to be more purposeful in helping others in our church family and beyond.  It is open to all ages even if you were not able to attend the first presentation.  

The 2017 Rotating Potluck are on a Table in the Back Hall - If you are a participant, please pick up your copy today.

2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.


Looking Ahead

Wednesday 1/11 - HarvestCall Family Night at the Fellowship Hall

Saturday 1/21 - Save the Date for Ladies’ Coffee Hour at  9:00 at the Fellowship Hall  - for all ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above. More details will follow!

12/11/16 Announcements

Sunday 12/11 - Sunday School Christmas Program

Tuesday 12/13 - Young Group Singing at Roanoke Home at 7:00  

Wednesday 12/14
  • Scripture Memory Christmas Party at the Nursing Home - Parents and children please meet in the Nursing Home lobby at 6:45 to deliver gifts to the residents. Please pick up your children in Multi Purpose Room at 8:30 after church. Any questions, contact Bro. Jason or Sis. Ellie Rassi.
  • The ACTIVE Boys -  will be going Christmas shopping Wednesday, December 14th, for gifts that will be donated to a local charity. We will meet at the Commerce Bank at 6:30 and bring the boys back to church by the end of services. The boys are asked to bring some money to help buy the gifts.

Saturday 12/17 - Young Group Christmas Party at Sis. Elizabeth Moser's at 6:00

Sunday 12/18 - Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30

Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Choristers’ and Youth Choir’s Christmas Program at 7:30

Sunday 12/25 - Christmas Day Service - No lunch or afternoon service

Saturday 1/21 - Save the Date for Ladies’ Coffee Hour at  9:00 at the Fellowship Hall  - for all ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above. More details will follow!

2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.

12/4/16 Announcements

Sunday 12/4
  • Maintenance Fund Collection
  • All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board.

Tuesday 12/6 - Helping Hands 9:00-3:00 -  Lunch is provided.  Come & enjoy.

Wednesday 12/7
  • Annual Church and Nursing Home Business Meeting
  • High School WOW Christmas Gathering at the Fellowship Hall at 6:00.

Friday 12/9 - Young Group will meet at Bro. John Bradle's at 7:30

Sunday 12/11 - Sunday School Christmas Program

Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Choristers' and Youth Choir's Christmas Program at 7:30

Sunday 12/25 - Christmas Day Service - No lunch or afternoon service

2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.

Roanoke Haiti Work Team Feb. 10-17 - The team will be hosted by Bro Scott & Sis Mandy Yordy and is an opportunity to support them and their work.  There are still a few openings and if you are interested, please contact Bro Jonathan Hodel.

11/27/16 Announcements

Wednesday 11/30 - Topical Bible Study - Jesus’ Interaction with His Disciples - Bro. John Bradle

Friday 12/2 -Young Group Bible Study at Bro. David Leman's at 7:30

Sunday 12/4
  • Maintenance Fund Collection
  • All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board.

2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Church Phone Directory - Please send any updates by filling out a card in the north hall, filling out the form on the church website, or sending an email to directoryupdates@roanokeacchurch.org
  • Roanoke Church Rotating Potluck -  If you have any additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing roster, please list them on the sheet posted in the back (North) hall.  The sheet will remain up throughout the month of November.  All are welcome to participate.
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.

Roanoke Haiti Work Team Feb. 10-17 - The team will be hosted by Bro Scott & Sis Mandy Yordy and is an opportunity to support them and their work.  There are still a few openings and if you are interested, please contact Bro Jonathan Hodel.


Looking Ahead
  • Sunday 12/11 - Sunday School Christmas Program
  • Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Chorister’s Christmas Program at 7:30

11/20/16 Announcements

Sunday 11/20
  • Family Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:30.   
  • Thanksgiving Hymn Sing at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 - There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for workers and food donations.

Tuesday 11/22 -
  • Young Group Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7:00
  • ACTIVE to Pack Clothes at CAM in Goodfield - We would like to invite the boys' families to join us for this evening. If your family is able to come, please meet us at the HarvestCall distribution center at 6:30. If only your son can come please bring him to the Commerce Bank at 6 and we will bring him home later. Please RSVP to the email that was sent out or contact sisters Katie Isaia or Jodi Hoffman if your family or just your son can attend.

Thursday 11/24 - Thanksgiving Day Service at 10:00 - There will be no church on Wednesday

Wednesday 11/30 - Topical Bible Study - Jesus’ Interaction with His Disciples - Bro. John Bradle

Sunday 12/4 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board.

2017 Sign Up Sheets
  • Roanoke Church Rotating Potluck -  If you have any additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing roster, please list them on the sheet posted in the back (North) hall.  The sheet will remain up throughout the month of November.  All are welcome to participate.
  • Nursing Home Cookies and Birthday Cakes - There is a signup on the bulletin board. This is a way you can bless the residents right from your own kitchen.


Looking Ahead
  • Sunday 12/11 - Sunday School Christmas Program
  • Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Chorister’s Christmas Program

11/13/16 Announcements

Tuesday 11/15 - Midwest Food Bank from 6:30-8:30 - It's Roanoke's turn to volunteer at the Midwest Food Bank. There is a lot of work to be done with the upcoming holidays so a big group is needed. Please come if you can help.

Wednesday 11/16
  • Memorandum  - Bro. Trent Meiss plans to be with us
  • Scripture Memory Class
  • H.O.P.E. - girls should be at Commerce Bank at 5:30
  • High School WOW - at Bro. Jon Fehr’s at 6:30 for their annual Thanksgiving meal

Friday 11/18 - Young Group Bible Study at 7:30 at Bro. David Leman’s

Sunday 11/20 - Thanksgiving Hymn Sing at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 - There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for workers and food donations.

Tuesday 11/22 - ACTIVE to Pack Clothes at CAM in Goodfield - We would like to invite the boys' families to join us for this evening. If your family is able to come, please meet us at the HarvestCall distribution center at 6:30. If only your son can come please bring him to the Commerce Bank at 6 and we will bring him home later. Please RSVP to the email that was sent out or contact sisters Katie Isaia or Jodi Hoffman if your family or just your son can attend.

Wednesday 11/30 - Topical Bible Study - Jesus’ Interaction with His Disciples - Bro. John Bradle

Sunday 12/4 - All Church Caroling and Supper at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board.

2017 Roanoke Church Rotating Potluck -  If you have any additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing roster, please list them on the sheet posted in the back (North) hall.  The sheet will remain up throughout the month of November.  All are welcome to participate.

Building Intentional Relationships - Thanks for those who were able to attend the ACCFS presentation last Wednesday on building intentional relationships.   The presentation was recorded and will be available to listen to on the streamer.  There are extra questionnaire forms and copies of the power point presentation in the back hall.  For those who are still interested in participating in the program please fill out a form and put it in the box in the back hall or return it to Bro. Jonathan Hodel as soon as possible.

Thank You - The Hospital Lumiere board would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2016 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
  • Thursday 11/24 - Thanksgiving Day Service at 10:00
  • Sunday 12/11 - Sunday School Christmas Program
  • Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Chorister’s Christmas Program

11/6/16 Announcements

Sunday 11/6
  • Special Collection for Haiti
  • ACYF in Gridley - Bible Class students should meet at the high school parking lot at 4:00 PM.

Wednesday 11/9 - Building Intentional Relationships - ACCFS Presentation at the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 by Bro. Arlan Miller

Friday 11/11 - Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction at Five Points in Washington - The food court and silent auction start at 4:30. The live auction begins at 7:00. As you know Haiti has recently been hit by a devastating hurricane and now more than ever, the people of southern Haiti need our support and the services Hospital Lumiere provides. For more information see the announcement on the church bulletin board or visit the HarvestCall website. A few volunteers are still needed to help set up the Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction.  Setup will start next Thursday November 10 at 8:30 am and is usually finished by early afternoon. If you are available to help, contact Bro. Rich Bertschi.

Saturday/Sunday 11/12-13 - Young Group Invite -   Many different young groups are invited to come to Roanoke for the weekend to worship, serve, and fellowship together. Roanoke Bible Class students are also invited. This will begin Saturday at 1pm at the Fellowship Hall with various activities planned throughout the day and evening.  Sunday morning breakfast will be at 8am at the FH before church.
**Young group parents, **if you or your child have not yet signed up to bring food, please contact Sis. Rachel Hodel ASAP.

2017 Roanoke Church Rotating Potluck -  If you have any additions, deletions, or other changes to the existing roster, please list them on the sheet posted in the back (North) hall.  The sheet will remain up throughout the month of November.  All are welcome to participate.


Looking Ahead
  • Thursday 11/24 - Thanksgiving Day Service
  • Sunday 12/4 - All Church Caroling and Supper
  • Sunday 12/11- Sunday School Christmas Program
  • Wednesday 12/21 - Prairie Chorister’s Christmas Program