1/30/22 Announcements

 January’s Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home and Building Fund -  make checks out to the Apostolic  Christian Church and write the fund on the memo line.  You can also donate at: roanokeacchurch.org 

 

Sunday 1/30 - 2nd Service - A Faith that Works - an introduction to James  (1:1-12) - Bro. Frank

 

Wednesday 2/2

• Scripture Memory Class - will meet in the dining room at 7:15

• ACTIVE - will meet at the IGA parking lot at 5pm. 

• HOPE - will meet in the downstairs kitchen at 7:30.

• Prairie Chorister Practice

 

Thursday 2/3- Helping Hands from 9:00-3:00

 

Sunday 2/6

• Prayer Gathering at 9:00 in Intermediate SS room

• Youth Choir Practice 9:05 a.m

• 2nd Service: James 1:13- 27  Faith is Evidenced by: Not yielding to temptation and Obedience to the Word - Bro. Nate

 

Bible Class Events

• ACYF - February 20th and 27th, Roanoke is hosting the ACYF evening programs. The programs are at 6:00pm and include song worship from our Illinois Churches Bible Class students. All are welcome to join us. 

• Spaghetti Supper - Saturday March 5th is the Sunday School Spaghetti Supper fund raiser at the Fellowship Hall from 4:00pm to 6:30.

 

Church Calendar - A special thanks to Sis Jane Hilton for keeping the Church calendar up to date.  Sis Jamie Hodel will be taking over her responsibility.  All calendar additions should be emailed to Sis Jame or to: announcement@roanokeacchurch.org.

 

Converts - Ben and Brittany Hodel

 

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Family Praise and Worship Night on Saturday February 5th at the Cannery in Eureka at 6:30 pm. This is a good way to reach out to your friends and family.  For more information contact Bro. Steve Aeschleman. 

• The 2022 Midwest Food Bank Virtual On-line Silent Auction is scheduled for March 31 to April 1. The Midwest Food Bank Gala Dinner and Live Auction will return this year on Saturday April 2. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tables for up to 8 are available for the Gala Dinner and Auction. Deadline for donations will be February 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or table tickets: Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@lemanauto.com Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jfehr@eureka.edu

• ALive 22 - The Athens, Alabama congregation invites everyone to attend ALive 2022 on May 27-30 (Memorial Day Weekend) to enjoy a wonderful weekend filled with cross generational fellowship, beautiful singing and Biblical teachings. The weekend event will be held at   The Vision, a 300+ acre Christian retreat in Huntsville, AL.  Elder Bro. Nick Gutwein (West Lafayette, IN), Bro. Randy Gasser (Detroit, MI) and Bro. Matthew Moore (Athens, AL) plan to speak at this year’s event. Their talks will be centered around the theme of Provision / Protection / Purpose through focusing on Romans 8:28-29. Registration for the weekend event will open online on February 1 at www.ALiveAlabama.com. For more information, access the @ALiveAlabama     Facebook page or send an e-mail to info@alivealabama.com

1/23/22 Announcements

January’s Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home and Building Fund -  make checks out to the Apostolic  Christian Church and write the fund on the memo line.  You can also donate at: roanokeacchurch.org 

 Sunday 1/30 - 2nd Service - James 1:1-12

 

Bible Class Events

• Ski Trip is this Saturday the 29th. The bus leaves the Roanoke High School parking lot at 5:30am and should be back around 9:30pm. There are seats available for anyone who wants to go! Contact bro. Eric or sis. Jodi Hoffman for details.

• ACYF - February 20th and 27th, Roanoke is hosting the ACYF evening programs. The programs are at 6:00pm and include song worship from our Illinois Churches Bible Class students. All are welcome to join us. 

• Spaghetti Supper - Saturday March 5th is the Sunday School Spaghetti Supper fund raiser at the Fellowship Hall from 4:00pm to 6:30.

 

Building Project Update

• Financial  First, we are thankful to God and to our generous congregation for providing the necessary funds to complete the project. We have met and exceeded our goal. We are thankful that we can expect to have a balance in our building fund when this project is complete. Although we will have been able to remodel almost the entire church building over the past years and have been able to keep both the building roof and parking lot in good condition, we know that some time down the road both of those areas will require significant upgrades which will be costly. The extra funds donated for this project will help establish a fund for future trustees to tap into when these upgrades are needed.

• Anticipated Dates - We have made deposits on the carpet, benches and panels and have received estimates for both the time they will be available and the time it will take for installation. Although we know these are subject to supply chain disruptions, none are anticipated at this time, and we are planning on this being a six-week project. We have included an extra week in our schedule. The time frame is primarily controlled by the delivery of the benches, and we are told that they will be available by June 20th . Based on that date, our beginning date for demolition would be Thursday, May 12th and our anticipated completion date would be Wednesday, June 29th.  If we can stick to that date, we would have cleaning days on Wednesday and Thursday, June 29th and 30th and our first service in the renovated church would be on Sunday, July 3rd. We will keep the church updated if there are any adjustments to these anticipated dates. 

• Additional Information - If anyone would like to have one of the current benches please contact Brother Steve Pfister and he will reserve it for you. Please continue to pray for God’s direction on this project and for safety for all those involved in the renovation. Once again, THANK YOU for your generous support – we look forward to working with all of you to complete this project and thank our Lord for his continuing bountiful provision.

 

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Family Praise and Worship Night on Saturday February 5th at the Cannery in Eureka at 6:30 pm. This is a good way to reach out to your friends and family.  For more information contact Bro. Steve Aeschleman. 

• The 2022 Midwest Food Bank Virtual On-line Silent Auction is scheduled for March 31 to April 1. The Midwest Food Bank Gala Dinner and Live Auction will return this year on Saturday April 2. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tables for up to 8 are available for the Gala Dinner and Auction. Deadline for donations will be February 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or table tickets: Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@lemanauto.com Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jfehr@eureka.edu

• 2022 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference by ACCFS will be hosted on February 11th-12th in Latty, OH. This year's theme is Renewing your Marriage, and we look forward to a time of learning, encouragement, and fellowship. Registration is required for this in-person only event. More information as well as registration can be found at:  www.accounseling.org/marriageconference2022  Some of the marriage conference sessions will be made available on AC Central.  Roanoke will be hosting this conference on Feb 10-11, 2023

1/16/22 Announcements

January’s Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home and Building Fund - You can donate at: roanokeacchurch.org or make checks out to the Apostolic Christian Church.  Please state on the memo line which fund it is for. 

Sunday 1/16 - Peoria Rescue Mission Services - Cancelled due to COVID

 Wednesday 1/19

• SMC - will meet in the dining room at 7:15

• HOPE - The HOPE Bible Study will be held at Bro. Jason & Sis. Emma Bradle’s home at 7:00.

• ACTIVE - will meet in the Bible Class at 7:30

 

Saturday 1/22 - Ladies’ Coffee at the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 - 10:30  - Oh Magnify the Lord! Come for a morning of worship, devotions, discussion, and fellowship as we exalt the Lord together! 

 

Saturday 1/29 - Bible Class Ski Trip - There is room on the bus and anyone from the church is welcome to join us. Please contact Bro. Eric or Sis. Jodi Hoffman for more info.

 

Sunday 1/30 - 2nd Service - We will begin studying the book of James

 

Plans for Holy Week - including Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. This will be April 10 - 17. 

• Prairie Choristers  - If you are interested in singing with the Prairie Choristers, please contact Bro. Phil Hodel by Sunday, January 16, at plhodel@gmail.com.

• Youth Choir - Bro. Phil is also finding out if there is enough interest in continuing with the Youth Choir. This is for any student in 3rd grade through Senior who is interested. If your children would like to sing, please contact Brother Phil by Sunday, January 16, at plhodel@gmail.com.

 

2022 Church Directories - will be available at the carport doors this week and next week and then will be moved to the North hall bookcase. 

2022 Pocket Schedule Cards - are now available on the North hall bookcase.

 

Thank You

• From the Leman Family - A huge thank you to the Roanoke church family for the Christmas cards that were sent! Our friends arrived from furlough and it was such a joy to open everyone's cards here on the other side of the world! And we await the box you all so lovingly put togetherl! We love and miss you all!

• From Sis. Sally Blunier - Thank you so very much for the birthday cards I received for my 95th birthday.  I appreciated it very much.  I have lived quite a few years and have seen a lot of things happen.  One thing is certain, God is always there and does provide.  One thing I like to remember is “If you can’t have the best of everything, make the best of everything you have!”  I appreciate your thoughtfulness and May God bless!  A least one - 

• From Leslie Wettstein - I want to thank all my christian friends who prayed for my recovery from my recent surgery and brought me meals, came caroling and the youth for a bag of fruit.   I am so blessed to have christian friends who have love and concern for me.  I am doing well now and I know many prayers have been answered and I feel the Lord's presence every day. In Christian Love and with much appreciation - Thanks again and the Lord Bless You All.

 

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• The 2022 Midwest Food Bank Virtual On-line Silent Auction is scheduled for March 31 to April 1. The Midwest Food Bank Gala Dinner and Live Auction will return this year on Saturday April 2. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tables for up to 8 are available for the Gala Dinner and Auction. Deadline for donations will be February 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or table tickets: Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@lemanauto.com Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jfehr@eureka.edu

• 2022 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference by ACCFS will be hosted on February 11th-12th in Latty, OH. This year's theme is Renewing your Marriage, and we look forward to a time of learning, encouragement, and fellowship. Registration is required for this in-person only event. More information as well as registration can be found at:  www.accounseling.org/marriageconference2022  Some of the marriage conference sessions will be made available on AC Central.  Roanoke will be hosting this conference on Feb 10-11, 2023

1/9/22 Announcements

 January’s Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home and Building Fund - You can donate at: roanokeacchurch.org or make checks out to the Apostolic  Christian Church.  Please state on the memo line which fund it is for. 

Wednesday 1/12 - WOW at the Beer’s at 7:00 

Sunday 1/16 - Peoria Rescue Mission Services -  If interested, we'll meet in the West parking lot at 7:15.   We should return by 9:30.   Would love to have some help singing.  If you have questions, see Bro. Tim Martin.

 

Sunday Saturday 1/22 - Ladies’ Coffee at the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 - 10:30  - Oh Magnify the Lord! Come for a morning of worship, devotions, discussion, and fellowship as we exalt the Lord together! 

 

Saturday 1/29 - Bible Class Ski Trip - There is room on the bus and anyone from the church is welcome to join us. Please contact Bro. Eric or Sis. Jodi Hoffman for more info.

 

Plans for Holy Week - including Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. This will be April 10 - 17. 

• Prairie Choristers  - If you are interested in singing with the Prairie Choristers, please contact Bro. Phil Hodel by Sunday, January 16, at plhodel@gmail.com.

• Youth Choir - Bro. Phil is also finding out if there is enough interest in continuing with the Youth Choir. This is for any student in 3rd grade through Senior who is interested. If your children would like to sing, please contact Brother Phil by Sunday, January 16, at plhodel@gmail.com.

 

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• The videos and handout materials from each of our apologetics conferences are now available at https://www.etr.apostolicchristian.org/apologetics-conference.  

1/2/22 Announcements

January’s Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home and Building Fund - You can donate at: roanokeacchurch.org or make checks out to the Apostolic  Christian Church.  Please state on the memo line which fund it is for. 

 

Sunday 12/2 - Prayer Gathering in the Intermediate room at 8:45

 

Wednesday 1/5 

• Scripture Memory Class - will meet in the church dining room at 7:15.

• HOPE Bible Study - will be held at Bro. Jason & Sis. Emma Bradle’s home at 7:00

• ACTIVE - will meet at the DMV parking lot at 6:45

 

Thursday 1/6 - Helping Hands from 9:00 - 3:00 - All are welcome.

 

Fri - Sat. 1/7-8 - Elder Forums in Chicago - Pray for open, vulnerable, Spirit filled discussions.

 

Wednesday 8/12 - WOW at the Beer’s at 7:00

 

Saturday 1/22 - Ladies’ Coffee from 9:00 - 10:30 

 

Birth - Walter Paul Schwind - He was born on 12/27 and is the son of Bro. Brian and Sis Rebekah Schwind