Roanoke Apostolic Christian Announcements: May 2020

5/31/20 Announcements

May’s Collection - ACCFS (for details, see below)

Sunday 5/31

Morning Services Online at 9:45
Bro. Luke and Sis. Lydia’s Wedding Service Online at 12:00 -. They still wish to celebrate with everyone, so there will be a drive-through reception from 1:15-1:30. Enter the west parking lot and drive around the back of the church if you wish to participate. Thank you for the unending support you’ve shown us! We feel God’s love through the Church.

Wednesday 6/3 - Virtual Bible School at 7:15 - We are looking forward to having a virtual VBS on Wednesday evenings in June. The theme this year is: The Climb of Your Life - A Journey up the Mountain with God. All of the church is encouraged to join us. Parents of students will be receiving information via email regarding materials being provided for younger students. The service will be live streamed on our Facebook page, as well as on sermon streamer. Please remain prayerful for the speakers. We pray this will be a blessing for all of our church family.

Thursday 6/4 - Helping Hands from 9:00 -3:00

Sunday 6/7 - Baccalaureate Service -

Our 2020 graduates are: Eli Durand, Braden Getz, Gabe Hartter, Clara Hodel, Kara Hodel, Ethan Hoffman, Bailey Leman, Whittney Leman, Carolyn Moser, Carter Sauder, Isaac Wuethrich.
Today is the last day to submit a video -In an effort to let them know how much we care, we would like to honor our senior class with a video from our church family. We would like to extend an invitation to each of you to participate in recording a short video offering a piece of advice or well wishes to our graduating class. We are looking to keep these videos between 10-30 seconds. Once you complete your recording, please text your submission to Sis. Jamie Hodel at 309-369-5781. She will text you back that she received it for verification. If you would like to participate but would like help getting a video recorded, please reach out to Sis. Laura Bradle at 309-444-6045.

Gateway Woods Auction Update - After 40+ years of hosting the Auction on our campus, we face uncharted territory due to COVID-19. So with much prayer and deliberation, and on behalf of all of us at Gateway Woods, we are excited to invite the Church to join us for Hopeful Distancing: The 2020 Auction Experience! This will be a 3-day online event where you can still bid on items against your friends, purchase "pre-priced" items like apparel, and invest in Kingdom work through Gateway Woods. This pared-down virtual Auction will kick off on Thursday, July 30th and run through Saturday, August 1st. We will also hold a live virtual program that Friday evening, full of inspiring stories, along with a chance to to still interact with the staff and other supporters. Please stay tuned as more information and other giving opportunities will be forthcoming regarding Hopeful Distancing: The 2020 Auction Experience! For additional information, please contact Bro. Dustin Hodel.

Silver Lining - The Silver Lining has been featuring special topical sections with submissions from our readers. You are encouraged to contribute. The next topic is: What has God taught you about loving and truthful communication? Please relate your experience and any wisdom gained about when to speak vs. listen, confront vs. forebear, etc. Please send your contributions (length: no more than 600 words) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by July 15, 2020. For questions or assistance, contact Bro. Sam Manz at the email address above.

Collection for ACCFS - Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) is a servant agency of the Apostolic Christian Church of America and our elder body. Your generous support enables ACCFS to provide Christ Centered Counseling and Church Outreach Services to our church family and others as requested. Counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on annual family income, so no person is denied help based on their ability to pay. You can learn more about ACCFS at: https://www.accounseling.org/ You can donate online or send checks to Sis. Jenell Hodel.

5/24/20 Announcements

May’s Collection - ACCFS (for details, see below)

HarvestCall Special Collection - we will be taking a special collection for the HarvestCall this week. It has been 4 years since the last national collection for our Disaster Fund. Since then, HarvestCall has responded to numerous disasters, spending $2.1 million to rebuild homes for disaster victims in South Carolina and Texas, dispersing an additional $1.5 million in hurricane and flood relief, and providing $400,000 for famine relief. The Disaster Fund is now severely depleted. To enable HarvestCall to respond to anticipated needs of those hurt by the Covid-19 medical and economic crises, and quickly provide help when future disasters strike, we are requesting a national church collection to replenish the Disaster Fund so that needs of hurting people beyond the capacity of the local church can be met, giving them help and hope. Please give at harvestcall.org/disaster-fund or mail a check to Sis. Jenell Hodel or our HarvestCall Representative, Bro.Jim Braker

Wednesday 5/27 - James 5 Bible Study (Bro. Frank Sauder)

Sunday 5/31

Morning Services Online at 9:45
Bro. Luke and Sis. Lydia’s Wedding Service Online at 12:00 -. Because of social distancing restrictions, they are moving the ceremony to the parking lot with a limited number of guests remaining in their cars. They have notified by email those who are invited to the parking lot ceremony. There will be a live-stream of the ceremony on Facebook as well. They still wish to celebrate with everyone, so there will be a drive-through reception from 1:15-1:30. Enter the west parking lot and drive around the back of the church if you wish to participate. Thank you for the unending support you’ve shown us! We feel God’s love through the Church.

Wednesday 6/3 - Virtual Bible School - We are looking forward to having a virtual VBS on Wednesday evenings in June. The theme this year is: The Climb of Your Life - A Journey up the Mountain with God. All of the church is encouraged to join us. Parents of students will be receiving information via email regarding materials being provided for younger students. The service will be live streamed on our Facebook page, as well as on sermon streamer. Please remain prayerful for the speakers. We pray this will be a blessing for all of our church family. See the attached document for a summary of each evening.

Sunday 6/7 - Baccalaureate Service - Without question, the transition from high school to the next phase of life is special and important. The class of 2020 is experiencing this in an unprecedented way. In an effort to let them know how much we care, we would like to honor our senior class with a video from our church family. We would like to extend an invitation to each of you to participate in recording a short video offering a piece of advice or well wishes to our graduating class. We are looking to keep these videos between 10-30 seconds. We would like to have all videos submitted by Sunday May, 31. Once you complete your recording, please text your submission to Sis. Jamie Hodel at 309-369-5781. If you would like to participate but would like help getting a video recorded, please reach out to Sis. Laura Bradle at 309-444-6045.

Sunday 6/21 - Senior Breakfast is Cancelled - it will be rescheduled for a date when groups of 50 can be together.

Update on Reopening Church - The Trustees are working on plans for re-opening the Roanoke Church. Although under the current State of Illinois guidelines this may not happen until July, they would like to get started now in case those guidelines are modified. The first step they are taking is to survey those who attend the Roanoke church as to their plans and preferences once we are able to assemble again.

Thanks From Sis. Erma’s Family - My family would like to share our thanks and appreciation for all of you that took the time in the rain to join our Birthday parade for Mom's 100th birthday!! It was a huge success and she enjoyed it immensely!! She now has even more memories to think upon! It was such a joy to see her smiles and genuine love for each and everyone that came. May God richly bless you for your kindness to her!! God's love shines through His people!!

Other Ways to Serve - HeartHouse - If you normally support Hearthouse financially, please consider sending a donation. They have had to cancel the spaghetti fundraiser and the race for your heart fundraiser. These are the main money makers for them. They are looking at alternative ways to bring in funds. You can make donations online: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WoodfordCountyHeartlineAssoci/Donation.html or send checks to: Heartline and Hearthouse, 300 Reagan Dr, Eureka, IL. 61530

5/17/20 Announcements

May’s Collection - ACCFS (for details, see below)

HarvestCall Special Collection - we will be taking a special collection for the HarvestCall this week and next week. It has been 4 years since the last national collection for our Disaster Fund. Since then, HarvestCall has responded to numerous disasters, spending $2.1 million to rebuild homes for disaster victims in South Carolina and Texas, dispersing an additional $1.5 million in hurricane and flood relief, and providing $400,000 for famine relief. The Disaster Fund is now severely depleted. To enable HarvestCall to respond to anticipated needs of those hurt by the Covid-19 medical and economic crises, and quickly provide help when future disasters strike, we are requesting a national church collection to replenish the Disaster Fund so that needs of hurting people beyond the capacity of the local church can be met, giving them help and hope. Please give at harvestcall.org/disaster-fund or mail a check to Sis. Jenell Hodel or our HarvestCall Representative, Bro.Jim Braker

Wednesday 5/20 - James 4 Bible Study (Bro. John Bradle)

Wednesday 5/27 -James 5 Bible Study (Bro. Frank Sauder)

Sunday 5/31 - Bro. Luke and Sis. Lydia’s Wedding

VBS (6/1-5) is Cancelled - However, we are planning to hold a Virtual Bible School (VBS) during the month of June on Wednesday nights. More details will be coming

Sunday 6/7 - Baccalaureate Service (this is the tentative date for R-B’s graduation). More details will be coming.

Sunday 6/21 - Senior Breakfast is Cancelled - it will be rescheduled for a date when groups of 50 can be together.

Sunday 6/28 - Sunday School Picnic is Cancelled - it will not be rescheduled

Family Singalong - Please send recordings of Sunday School Songs to Bro. Jonathan Hodel Thanks and Praise - Willow Kate Hodel - was born on Friday, May 8th. She is the daughter of Bro. Brett and Sis. Laura Hodel and a little sister to Oakley

5/10/20 Announcements

May’s Collection - ACCFS (for details, see below)

Wednesday 5/13 - James Bible Study (Bro. Nate Hodel)

Sunday 5/17 - Church Reopening Process - immediately following Sunday’s service,

Opening up Church - The COVID -19 Advisory Committee is currently looking into how we will open up church. Reopening the church will be more difficult than it was closing church. It will require much forethought, prayer and grace. More information will be coming within the next few weeks.

Thanks and Praise - Ruby Lynn Hodel - was born on Monday 5/4. She is the daughter of Bro. Dustin and Sis. Mandy Hodel and a little sister to Liberty, Caden, Josie, and Paisley.

5/3/20 Announcements

May’s Collection - ACCFS - Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services (ACCFS) is a servant agency of the Apostolic Christian Church of America and our elder body. Your generous support enables ACCFS to provide Christ Centered Counseling and Church Outreach Services to our church family and others as requested. Counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on annual family income, so no person is denied help based on their ability to pay. You can learn more about ACCFS at: https://www.accounseling.org/

Sunday 5/3 - Brothers’ Prayer Gathering at 8:00 AM through Zoom

Thursday 5/7 - National Day of Prayer Service at 7:15 - There will be no church on Wed. night.

VBS Cancelled - With so many unknowns over the next several weeks we have decided to cancel Vacation Bible School for this summer. It is disappointing, as we always look forward to VBS, and seeing God work in the lives of our kids. This decision was based on the uncertainty regarding CDC guidelines on gathering sizes in June and being mindful of the investment of time and materials put into preparing VBS each year. Please continue to be prayerful for the youth of our church and the many ways social distancing has affected their lives.

ALive - formerly known as the Athens/Tennessee Fellowship Weekend has been cancelled.

The August General Conference in Rittman is Cancelled Due to COVID-19 - We are canceling the in-person Thursday evening Elder/Minister Meeting and Friday General Conference this year at Rittman, the Agenda Committee is working on alternative approaches for us to communicate with the Church in August. We would ask each of you to be prayerful as they seek to discern the Holy Spirit’s direction so that we can still “gather together” in a way that is “decent and in good order.” At this point, we have not made a decision regarding an in-person Elder Meeting this August. Lord willing, we plan on determining the appropriate path forward for the Elder Meeting by mid-June. We trust this decision, which was made prayerfully and carefully, reflects the Holy Spirit’s direction, as well as an understanding of the current and near future “reassembling of large gatherings” realities across the United States. We appreciate the efforts of the Rittman brethren that have been underway over the last year to be prepared for the upcoming Conference, and trust that the way will open for us to assemble with them at a General Conference in 2021. Our prayer is that "your love may abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God" (Phil. 1:9-11).