9/3/17 Announcements

Sunday 9/3 - Services at South Side Mission at 6:00 - Anyone who can help out with singing at the South Side Mission this evening should contact Bro. Nate or Sis. Jamie Hodel

Tuesday 9/5 - Helping Hands from 9:00 - 3:00

Friday 9/8 - The 7th grade and 8th grade students and their families are planning on attending an Evening Hymn Sing at Timber Ridge. They will meet at 6:10pm at Commerce Bank in Roanoke. Singing begins at 7:00pm. The students and families are then invited to Bro. Drew and Sis. Amanda Leman's parent's home in Morton for pizza. The student's whose families are unable to attend will be given a ride home. For information, please contact the following Jr. High teachers:  Bros  Drew Leman, Matt Kaufman, Jason Rassi or Matt Sauder

Sunday 9/10 & 17 - Berean Stamp Collection - The next two Sundays will be the stamp collection for the Berean Prison Ministry. The bible studies that are sent out to inmates require many stamps. If you would like to donate a roll or a book of stamps, there will be a basket in the north hall on Sept. 10 and Sept 17. The Ministry is thankful for everyone here that is helping by grading bible studies. See sisters: Donna or Rebekah Schwind with any questions.

Saturday 9/23 - Ladies’ Day - "Bridging the Gap" will be the theme for Ladies' Day. It will be a day of cross-generational interaction, fellowship and encouragement through talks and discussions for all women, high school age and above, who attend Roanoke church. This event will be held at the fellowship hall from 9:15 to 2:00, with registration and a coffee bar from 8:45 to 9:15. Please sign up on the bulletin board by September 10, or RSVP to the email you received. If you have questions, please contact sisters: Jill Sauder or Kathy Sauder.

Saturday 11/4 - The Bible Class Harvest Dinner  - Please save the date.  This is the main fund raiser for the Bible Class spring mission trip to Jamaica

Hurricane Harvey Update.  Midwest Food Bank is assisting in the immediate needs from Hurricane Harvey.  HarvestCall will be directly involved in the future with the cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Although HarvestCall is not a first responder, they do provide financial support to organizations who are first responders and have given Midwest Food Bank $100,000 to help with the immediate needs.  Checks can be made out to Harvest Call with "Disaster Relief" in the memo or to Midwest Food Bank.  There will also be opportunities for volunteers to help package items in the coming weeks as this will be a long-term effort.  Most importantly please pray for the following:

• For those who are suffering from this disaster.
• For first responders working to evacuate those who are stranded.
• For safety and passage for those delivering aid.
• For hearts to recognize that God is the source of help in need and that He will be praised!

AC Medconnect -  There is a network of Apostolic Christian medical practitioners who are available to connect with Apostolic Christian pre-health students.  Additional information is available on the bulletin board or in the e-mail announcements.

Volunteer Bus Drivers Needed for the Home - Drivers are needed to transport residents to doctor appointments and various activity outings.  They are hoping to find several individuals to participate so the need will only be once or twice per month for each volunteer.    You are required to have a J05 license, but it is very easy to obtain.  If you think this would be a way you could help our Home or would like more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sis. Patsy Kaeb.

Prairie Choristers/Youth Choir - A Christmas program is planned for Wednesday night, December 20. The adult and youth choirs will soon begin practicing for this. Anyone interested in singing in either choir should send an email to Brother Phil Hodel at plhodel@gmail.com

• The Prairie Choristers will begin Wednesday night, September 13, after church. Practices conclude around 9:30 p.m.
• The Youth Choir will begin practicing on Sunday morning, September 17, at 9:24 a.m. It is for those aged third grade through senior in high school.

8/27/17 Announcements

Wednesday 8/30 - Conference Messages will Start this Wednesday Evening

Saturday 9/23 - Ladie’s Day - "Bridging the Gap" will be the theme for Ladies' Day. It will be a day of cross-generational interaction, fellowship and encouragement through talks and discussions for all women, high school age and above, who attend Roanoke church. This event will be held at the fellowship hall from 9:15 to 2:00, with registration and a coffee bar from 8:45 to 9:15. Please sign up on the bulletin board by September 10, or RSVP to the email you will receive. If you have questions, please contact sisters: Jill Sauder or Kathy Sauder.

Missionary Support Cards - HarvestCall has recently produced a new resource called Missionary Support Card Packs.  Each Pack included a card with a photo and contact information for each missionary or missionary family serving on the field.  The intent is for these to facilitate prayer and relational support for our missionaries.  A sample pack and sign-up sheet is on the north hall bulletin board for those who are interested in receiving one.  A new supply of packs have arrived so if you signed up for one last Sunday and did not get it yet please see Bro. Jim Braker over the lunch hour and he will give you yours.

Thank You - The Nursing Home Board of Directors and Administration want to express our sincere thanks to the church for all your support for our 2017 Homecoming Day benefit.  Whether you bought a meal,  donated or bought an auction item, brought items for the bake sale or Farmers Market or helped out in any way, you made it a very successful benefit.  May God bless each of you for giving to our elderly so generously.

8/20/17 Announcements

Sunday 8/20

• Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Collection
• Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30
• Family Mission Night at the Fellowship Hall 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Come and journey around the world as you hear Bro. Scott and Sis. Mandy give an update about their work in Haiti, Sis. Rachel Fehr about her experience in the U. A. E. and Bro. Fred and Sis. Jodi share about their calling to serve as a helicopter pilot in Papua New Guinea.
• Bloomington Church Welcome - All incoming and returning students at Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, or Illinois Wesleyan, and their parents, are invited to a Welcome Dinner at the Bloomington church at 4:00 pm.

August 25-26 - Annual Homecoming Day Benefit for the Nursing Home - There are signup sheets on the bulletin board for pop, pies & servers and a cleanup committee. We need men and boys to  help set up tables and chairs in the tents on Thursday evening at 6:00.  We also need women and some men on Friday morning until noon to help with preparations.  Please consider coming to lend a helping hand.

Sunday 8/27 -Sunday School Starts 

Missionary Support Cards - HarvestCall has recently produced a new resource called Missionary Support Card Packs.  Each Pack included a card with a photo and contact information for each missionary or missionary family serving on the field.  The intent is for these to facilitate prayer and relational support for our missionaries.  A sample pack and sign-up sheet is on the north hall bullitin board for those who are interested in receiving one.  For additional information, please see Bro. Jim or Sis. Marge Braker.

8/13/17 Announcements

Sunday 8/20

• Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Collection
• Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30
• Family Mission Night at the Fellowship Hall 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Come and journey around the world as you hear Bro. Scott and Sis. Mandy give an update about their work in Haiti, Sis. Rachel Fehr about her experience in the U. A. E. and Bro. Fred and Sis. Jodi share about their calling to serve as a helicopter pilot in Papua New Guinea.
• Sunday 8/20 - Bloomington Church Welcome - All incoming and returning students at Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, or Illinois Wesleyan, and their parents, are invited to a Welcome Dinner at the Bloomington church at 4:00 pm. Everyone is also welcome to join us for worship in Bloomington church for the day!  

August 25-26 - Annual Homecoming Day Benefit for the Nursing Home - Please check the bulletin board across from the ladies restroom for information as well as sign-up sheets for help.  We are in need of pop donations, homemade pies, workers as well as a clean-up committee.  If you are interested in getting involved with our benefit this year, contact Sis. Patsy Kaeb at the Nursing Home to see how you can help.

Sunday School

• Sign Up for 3 year old Sunday School - There is a signup sheet on the north hall bulletin board for all students who will be three years of age by Sept 1st will be removed after church today.
• Monday 8/21 - Sunday School Teachers/Ministers Annual Meeting at 6:00 - It will be at the Fellowship Hall. If you are a teacher and have not received communication about this, please contact Bro. Jon or Sis. Jill Fehr.
• Sunday 8/27 -Sunday School Starts (this is different from what is in the church directory)

Thank You

• Bro. Benjamin Mangold expresses his greetings, love and utmost gratitude for all who have prayed, mailed him notes of encouragement and packages of goodies. He hopes all understand he isn't able to mail individual thank you notes.
• Conference - We want to thank you all for the wonderful support and many hours of work throughout the planning and execution of the conference. It has been such a blessing and joy to watch so many use their specific God given talents and gifts to serve.  We truly enjoyed the week working together with our church family.   May God bless you all.

8/6/17 Announcements

Sunday 8/6 - Collection for ACCFS

August 8-11 Brotherhood Conference

• Prayer - As we prepare for the final days, please remember to pray for the conference and that God will be glorified and the church body strengthened as the elders discuss the concerns and issues facing believers today.  Your prayers for the deliberations of the meetings are appreciated.
• Volunteer Schedule - For those who haven’t picked up their volunteer schedules, we will have them in the North Hall during lunch today.  
• Monday Set Up Crew - the rental equipment will be here by 10am. Lunch will be provided.
• Friday Volunteer Parking
• if your shift to volunteer is before 9:00 AM on Friday, please meet at the Mennonite church and there will be shuttles to bring you to church.  The shuttles will be available then when you need to get back to your vehicle.  If that is a hardship for anyone, please come to church to park.  If possible, please carpool on Friday to limit the number of cars.
• For those whose shift begins after 9:00 AM, we are planning to have you park at the church, however, if the church lot is full, we will send out an email instructing you where to park – most likely at the Mennonite church and the shuttles will be available.
• Conference Schedule
• Tuesday 8/8
• 1:00 PM    Elder Committee Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• 7:15 PM    Church Service in Sanctuary
• Wednesday 8/9
• 8:30 AM    Elders’ Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• Thursday 8/10
• 8:30 AM    Elders’ Meeting at Fellowship Hall
• 1:00 PM    HarvestCall Representative Meeting in Basement
• 6:30 PM    Elders, Ministers and Wives Meeting in Sanctuary
• 7:00 PM    Singing at Fellowship Hall (open to all)
• 8:30 PM    Guests Meet Hosts
• Friday 8/11
• 8:00 AM    Song Service in Sanctuary
• 9:00 AM    General Conference Begins

Sunday 8/20 - Family Mission Night at the Fellowship Hall 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Come and journey around the world as you hear Bro. Scott and Sis. Mandy give an update about their work in Haiti, Sis. Rachel Fehr about her experience in the U. A. E. and Bro. Fred and Sis. Jodi share about their calling to serve as a helicopter pilot in Papua New Guinea.

Monday 8/21 - Harvest Call Haiti Dairy Program Benefit Dinner - This fund raiser for the Good Vision Farm will be held at  Fair Oaks Farm in the Farm House Restaurant Conference Center at 3:00 CDT  A flyer with details is posted on the North Hall bulletin board.   Seating is limited so please RSVP by August 10.  If you have any questions about this interesting and informative event or the Haiti Dairy Program/Good Vision Farm contact Bro. Brent Hodel.

August 25-26 - Annual Homecoming Day Benefit for the Nursing Home - Please check the bulletin board across from the ladies restroom for information as well as sign-up sheets for help.  We are in need of pop donations, homemade pies, workers as well as a clean-up committee.  If you are interested in getting involved with our benefit this year, contact Sis. Patsy Kaeb at the Nursing Home to see how you can help.

Sunday School

• Sign Up for 3 year old Sunday School - There is a signup sheet on the north hall bulletin board for all students who will be three years of age by Sept 1st.
• Monday 8/21 - Sunday School Teachers/Ministers Annual Meeting at 6:00 - It will be at the Fellowship Hall. Teachers and ministers will receive communication shortly.
• Sunday 8/27 -Sunday School Starts (this is different from what is in the church directory)

Looking Ahead

Sunday 8/20 - Bloomington Church Welcome - All incoming and returning students at Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, or Illinois Wesleyan, and their parents, are invited to a Welcome Dinner at the Bloomington church at 4:00 pm. Everyone is also welcome to join us for worship in Bloomington church for the day!