4/5/20 Announcements

April’s Collection -Charity Fund - The charity fund is used to support those in need of financial assistance both within our church and our community.  At times we may take up a special collection if there is a major event or crisis in our local community. We also support local organizations like the food pantry and Heart House on a regular basis.  With the changes we've made this year in opening the Operational Fund, the charity fund will be used solely for charitable purposes. All of the other other costs for functions such as national brotherhood support and ministry and outreach activities will now come from the Operational Fund.You can make donations to the Charity Fund by sending your checks to Sis. Jenell Hodel or online (http://roanokeacchurch.org/pages/giving/).  

Holy Week - Although we will not be able to gather together as a church family, you can listen to the services by phone, AC Central or watch on FaceBook. 

• Good Friday Service on 4/10 at 7:15
• Easter Sunday Service on 4/12 at 9:45

Saturday 4/25 - The LifePoints Gospel Sing- Although you will not be  able to travel to FivePoints to listen to it, we have an exciting alternative planned! At 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th, we will be releasing a virtual Gospel Sing on our website (www.midwestgospelsing.org). The video will feature a special performance by The Anderson Family, the testimony of a Timber Ridge resident and her sister, and an important message from one of our Board members. Donations can still be made online to support the costs of one unfunded resident at LifePoints. These are not the most ideal circumstances, but we are still excited to come together virtually during this time of social distancing! Thank you for continuing to remember LifePoints in your prayers.

Helping Hands - If you are willing to help or if you need help or know of someone who needs help with getting groceries or medicine or any other physical needs, please contact:Joan Swartz 309-210-5794, Rita Schwind 309-645-2399, or Stacy Leman 309-241-0581

Prayer

• The Leman family for safety as they make the long trip back to the U.S. from PNG on Wednesday
• Sis. Deb Fischer is being temporarily sent by OSF to work at a hospital in Chicago for several weeks. 
• The many lives that have been impacted by COVID-19 including those who have been laid o ff of work, young families with kids at home, those working in places that must remain open, health care workers, etc. 
• Our nursing home residents, their families and staff.

Praise and Thanks - Many of the residents at the Nursing Home express their appreciation to the church family during this time of isolation for your prayers.  

Other Ways to Serve

Job Opening at Heart House - they are seeking a social and community services professional to fill the full-time Program Manager position.  Bachelor's degree in social work or related profession and/or 3-5 years experience is preferred. This is a flexible salaried position with benefits.  Cover letter, resume and references can be mailed to Heart House, Attn: Brandi Gerber, 300 Reagan Drive, Eureka IL 61530 or email Brandi Gerber at brandi@heartlineandhearthouse.org. Are you interested or know of someone who is?  Send them our way!  Program Manager Job Description