4/2/17 Announcements

Sunday 4/2

• ACYF Day in Roanoke
• Silver Lining Collection - We are currently updating our church’s Silver Lining subscription list. There are sign-up sheets in the dining room hall if you wish to add or remove your name. The Silver Lining can be accessed free of charge on you ipad or smart phone by downloading the App AC Central. Our church currently pays $18 yearly for each mailed subscription on our list.

Tuesday 4/4 - Helping Hands from 9:00 - 3:00

Wednesday 4/5

• H.O.P.E.
• High School WOW at 7:00 at the Fehrs - all students should attend as the Easter Program practice will be conducted before the invited speaker arrives. WOW leaders also would encourage any brother or sister who have a desire to come and speak at any WOW event to contact Bro. Chad & Sis. Brenda Martin or Bro. Jon and Sis. Jill Fehr for open dates.

Thursday 4/6 -  Heart House Spaghetti Supper from 3:30-7:30

Friday 4/7 - Ladies’ Night at the Fellowship Hall 6:45 - 9:00

Saturday 4/8 - Making Health Care Decisions at the Gridley Fellowship Hall  9:00 - 11:00  - The presentation will cover health care choices, end of life decisions and help brethren navigate through these many decisions.  Many times , we are faced with a sudden change in health. It’s important to discuss health care decisions before it happens.   We encourage seniors and children of aging parents to come.  More information and a signup sheet  is posted on the bulletin board.    Contact Sis. Debbie Fischer or Sis. Karen Leman for more information.

Sunday 4/9

• Charity Fund Collection
• Sunday School Easter Program
• Communion at 6:00 PM

Good Friday Services 4/14 - There will be a program here at church beginning at our regular time of 7:30 pm. In addition to a message, the Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir will sing.

Easter Services 4/16 - There will be an early morning service at 7:30 with both choirs and the young group singing.  A breakfast will follow and then morning church will be held at our regular time, with the song service starting at 9:45 am. There will be no Sunday School, lunch or afternoon services.  We would appreciate your help with breakfast. Sign-up for food and volunteers will be done through PerfectPotluck.com. See the printed announcements for details. If you do not have access to PerfectPotluck.com and would like to help, please contact sisters: Lydia or Beverly Bertschi.

Sunday School Remodel Project - The Trustees and Sunday School would like to thank our brotherhood for the generous contributions received during the recent collection for the basement remodel project. Total contributions received to date are $143,000. There have been a number of comments and suggestions regarding the project which are all being considered - the next step will be the formation of a committee to address these recommendations as well as consider additional aspects of the basement including the humidity issues, the basement kitchen and the Adult Bible Class accommodations. We will report back to the church once there is more information to see if there is adequate financial support to begin the renovation.

3/26/17 Announcements

Sunday 3/26

• Sunday School Special Collection - Today is the last day for the Sunday School remodeling project special collection. On behalf of the Sunday School, thank you very much for your investment in our youth.
• Family Hymn Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:30

Tuesday 3/28 - Young Group Singing at the Home at 7:00

Wednesday 3/29 - Pre-Communion Service - Communion Service will be held on Sunday evening 4/9 and at the Nursing Home on 4/30.

Friday 3/31 - Young Group Bible Study at Bro. John Bradles at 7:30

Saturday 4/1 - Cemetery Cleanup at 8:00 AM - Please bring rakes. It would be helpful to have a few weed trimmers and large garbage containers.

Sunday 4/2

• ACYF Day in Roanoke
• Silver Lining Collection - We are currently updating our church’s Silver Lining subscription list. There are sign-up sheets in the dining room hall if you wish to add or remove your name. The Silver Lining can be accessed free of charge on you ipad or smart phone by downloading the App AC Central. Our church currently pays $18 yearly for each mailed subscription on our list.

Thursday 4/6 -  Heart House Spaghetti Supper from 3:30-7:30

Good Friday Services 4/14 - There will be a program here at church beginning at our regular time of 7:30 pm. In addition to a message, the Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir will sing.

Easter Services 4/16 - There will be an early morning service at 7:30 with both choirs and the young group singing.  A breakfast will follow and then morning church will be held at our regular time, with the song service starting at 9:45 am. There will be no lunch or afternoon services.  We would appreciate your help with breakfast. Sign-up for food and volunteers will be done through PerfectPotluck.com. See the printed announcements for details. If you do not have access to PerfectPotluck.com and would like to help, please contact sisters: Lydia or Beverly Bertschi.

Nursing Home Update:  Our nursing home has been going through some difficulties and the board had sent out a request for help and prayers. In the past two months we have seen a solid improvement in the financial situation, thanks to our loving and gracious God, an excellent spirit of cooperation and sacrifice from our staff, and significant help from our caring and generous congregation. The board would like to sincerely thank all involved. While we continue to operate in a challenging environment we remain very thankful for your prayers and support.

Looking Ahead

Friday 4/7 - Ladies’ Night at the Fellowship Hall 6:45 - 9:00

Saturday 4/8 - Making Health Care Decisions at the Gridley Fellowship Hall  9:00 - 11:00  - The presentation will cover health care choices, end of life decisions and help brethren navigate through these many decisions.  Many times , we are faced with a sudden change in health. It’s important to discuss health care decisions before it happens.   We encourage seniors and children of aging parents to come.  More information and a signup sheet  is posted on the bulletin board.    Contact Sis. Debbie Fischer or Sis. Karen Leman for more information.

3/19/17 Announcements

Sunday 3/19

• Baptisms
• Family Hymn Sing at the Home Rescheduled for 3/26 - due to baptisms
• Special Collection - There was strong support to move forward with the Sunday School remodeling project. This Sunday and next Sunday have been set aside for a special collection for the project. For those who are out of town, please mail your contribution to Bro. Tim Hohulin. On behalf of the Sunday School, thank you very much for your investment in our youth

Friday 3/24 - GYG (Gathering Young Groups) in Morton

 
Saturday 3/25 - HarvestCall Proclaim and Serve Conference in Fairbury from 2:30-8:30 - “Focus on Learning to Know, Love, and Share the Gospel” - find out more about our church’s outreach and missions.  Additional information is on the bulletin board. If you plan to attend, please contact Bro. Jim or Sis. Marge Braker.

Saturday 4/1 - Cemetery Cleanup at 8:00 AM - Please bring rakes. It would be helpful to have a few weed trimmers and large garbage containers.

Friday 4/7 - Ladies’ Night -  Please join us for an inspiring evening of encouragement and sharing as we reflect on our strength that we find “In Christ Alone”.  All ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above, are welcome to come for this special evening at the fellowship hall from 6:45-9:00. Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board or RSVP to kathleensauder@gmail.com by March 20.

Mission Support - the weekly sign-up sheet to support the Yordys and Sis. Rachel Fehr through prayer and letters has been moved to the bulletin board by the women’s restroom.

Pocket Size Bibles for Distribution - The Word teaches us in Romans 10 “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?   And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”  There is a supply of pocket size Bibles (NT with Psalms & Proverbs) available in the North Hall bookcase to hand out to individuals you come in contact with.  They are free of charge and available for anyone who would like to share the Gospel with others.  If the supply is depleted when you go to pick some up they will be replenished.  If you have any questions please contact Bros. Bob Bradle or Tim Martin.

Looking Ahead

Thursday 4/6 -  Heart House Spaghetti Supper from 3:30-7:30

Saturday 4/8 - Making Health Care Decisions at the Gridley Fellowship Hall  9:00 - 11:00  - The presentation will cover health care choices, end of life decisions and help brethren navigate through these many decisions.  Many times , we are faced with a sudden change in health. It’s important to discuss health care decisions before it happens.   We encourage seniors and children of aging parents to come.  More information and a signup sheet  is posted on the bulletin board.    Contact Sis. Debbie Fischer or Sis. Karen Leman for more information.

Memorial Day Weekend - Alabama/Tennessee Fellowship Weekend - For those interested in riding a bus, please contact Bro. Phil and Sis. Cindy Witzig (Morton) by May 5th

3/12/17 Announcements

Sunday 3/12 -  South Side Mission Services at 6:00PM -  Anyone is welcome to attend.   Please contact Bro. Jonathan or Sis. Megan Hodel with any questions.

Wednesday 3/15

• Scripture Memory Program  -  Parents, please have your children go to the church basement where they normally meet, where they will be practicing their songs before the program. Please find your children in the north dining room hall directly following the program. Any questions, please contact Bro. Jason or Sis. Ellie Rassi. (309) 208-8424 or je_rassi@hotmail.com
• H.O.P.E. - will meet in the church dining room
• High School W.O.W. - 7:00 at Martins

Saturday 3/18 - Testimonies at 6:45 - for Amy Rients and Eli Durand

Sunday 3/19

• Baptisms
• Family Hymn Sing at the Home Rescheduled for 3/26 - due to baptisms

Saturday 3/25 - HarvestCall Proclaim and Serve Conference in Fairbury from 2:30-8:30 - “Focus on Learning to Know, Love, and Share the Gospel” - find out more about our church’s outreach and missions.  Additional information is on the bulletin board. If you plan to attend, please contact Bro. Jim or Sis. Marge Braker.

Friday 4/7 - Ladies’ Night -  Please join us for an inspiring evening of encouragement and sharing as we reflect on our strength that we find “In Christ Alone”.  All ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above, are welcome to come for this special evening at the fellowship hall from 6:45-9:00. Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board or RSVP to kathleensauder@gmail.com by March 20.

Update on Planning of the Upcoming Brotherhood Conference the Week of August 8-11

On Thursday, April 20th, at 7:00 p.m.  there will be a meeting for all the Roanoke ladies to discuss and sign up for helping with meals during the conference.  We will need the support of the entire church and would appreciate and look forward to a very strong turnout of all ages at this meeting.  There will be many different opportunities to help - food donations, cooks, waitresses, doing dishes, etc.  We are thankful for the opportunity to work with our church family as we serve our Elder brothers and our church.

We also will need a lot of assistance with other aspects of the conference such as ushering, parking, first aid, transcription, etc.  The committees have been working to assess their needs and we have set aside 3 Sundays – April 23rd, April 30th and May 7thand will have signup sheets in the North Hall during the lunch hour to choose what areas, days and times you will be able to use your talents to serve.  In July, there will be opportunity to sign up for hosting overnight guests.  We appreciate your continued prayers as we move forward with the planning.

Looking Ahead

Thursday 4/6 -  Heart House Spaghetti Supper from 3:30-7:30

Saturday 4/8 - Making Health Care Decisions at the Gridley Fellowship Hall  9:00 - 11:00  - The presentation will cover health care choices, end of life decisions and help brethren navigate through these many decisions.  Many times , we are faced with a sudden change in health. It’s important to discuss health care decisions before it happens.   We encourage seniors and children of aging parents to come.  More information and a signup sheet  is posted on the bulletin board.    Contact Sis. Debbie Fischer or Sis. Karen Leman for more information.

Memorial Day Weekend - Alabama/Tennessee Fellowship Weekend - For those interested in riding a bus, please contact Bro. Phil and Sis. Cindy Witzig (Morton) by May 5th

3/5/17 Announcements

Sunday 3/5

• Collection for the Nursing Home

• All Church Potluck and Hymn Sing at 4:30 at the Fellowship Hall

Monday 3/6 - Church and Fellowship Hall Cleaning at 6:00 PM - If you are unable to help Monday evening, you can come Monday during the day.

Tuesday 3/7

• Helping Hands from 9:00 - 3:00
• Young Group Sings at Roanoke Home at 7:00

Wednesday 3/8

• Elder Conference - Please keep the elders in your prayers as they meet at the Bloomington Church from Wednesday through Friday.
• The Gospel in the Old Testament, Foreshadows of Christ  -  David - Bro. Stephen Baner (Gridley)

Saturday 3/11 - The Bible Class students will be Serving at Loaves & Fish in Peoria - The students should meet at the High school at 8:30 AM.

Saturday 3/25 - HarvestCall Proclaim and Serve Conference in Fairbury from 2:30-8:30 - “Focus on Learning to Know, Love, and Share the Gospel” - find out more about our church’s outreach and missions.  Additional information is on the bulletin board. If you plan to attend, please contact Bro. Jim or Sis. Marge Braker.

Friday 4/7 - Ladies’ Night -  Please join us for an inspiring evening of encouragement and sharing as we reflect on our strength that we find “In Christ Alone”.  All ladies attending Roanoke church, high school age and above, are welcome to come for this special evening at the fellowship hall from 6:45-9:00. Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board or RSVP to kathleensauder@gmail.com by March 20.

Looking Ahead

Thursday 4/6 -  Heart House Spaghetti Supper from 3:30-7:30

Saturday 4/8 - Making Health Care Decisions at the Gridley Fellowship Hall  9:00 - 11:00  - The presentation will cover health care choices, end of life decisions and help brethren navigate through these many decisions.  Many times , we are faced with a sudden change in health. It’s important to discuss health care decisions before it happens.   We encourage seniors and children of aging parents to come.  More information and a signup sheet  is posted on the bulletin board.    Contact Sis. Debbie Fischer or Sis. Karen Leman for more information.

Memorial Day Weekend - Alabama/Tennessee Fellowship Weekend - For those interested in riding a bus, please contact Bro. Phil and Sis. Cindy Witzig (Morton) by May 5th