Roanoke Apostolic Christian Announcements

11/18/18 Announcements

Sunday 11/18 - Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30

Thursday 11/22 - Thanksgiving Services at Church at 9:45 - there will be no Wed. evening services on 11/21

Sunday 12/2

Maintenance Fund Collection
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him, male and female created He them”. Gen 1:27 - On Sunday afternoon we will have a focused message on “God’s Design in Gender Distinction (Embracing/Utilizing our Gender Differences)”
All Church Christmas Caroling at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - There are signup sheets for food and help on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. There is also a sign-up sheet for attendance. There are two spots to fill in, so please be sure to write the number of people singing and eating.

Wednesday 12/5 - Annual Business Meeting

Nursing Home - There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for individual birthday cakes and cookies for the nursing home for 2019. This is a great way for you to support the Home from your own home.

Assistant Funeral Coordinator - We need a volunteer to fill the job of assistant funeral coordinator. The job is two year commitment. The second year you would move to the head funeral coordinator position. Please contact one of the trustees if you feel moved to accept this position.

HarvestCall’s Winter Rebuilding Ministry will be in Hardin County, Texas - Numerous homes will be rebuilt or repaired for disadvantaged people who suffered catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey. They are in need of our help to repair and rebuild their homes and lives. Forty volunteers are needed each week starting January 6, 2019 and continuing through March 29, 2019. Please consider giving of your time and talents to minister to those in need.

• Skilled tradesmen AND unskilled workers are needed, as are those with a passion to share their faith with those we serve.

• Online registration is required for team members and opens at noon Central time November 15 at www.harvestcall.org

11/11/18 Announcements

Sunday 11/11

Baptismal Service for Jim and Julie Tibbs
Annual Family Thanksgiving Hymn Sing - We will be sharing a meal together starting at 5:30 pm before the singing.

Wednesday 11/14 - “Christianity vs. Other Religions...How do they Compare” by Bro. Matt Feucht - This is the last of a three part Bible study series on Apologetics (giving a defense of the Christian Faith). Teenagers are encouraged to attend.

Saturday 11/17 - Minister’s Retreat at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall - please keep this in your prayers

Sunday 11/18 - Family Hymn Sing at the Home at 1:30

Thursday 11/22 - Thanksgiving Services at Church at 9:45 - there will be no Wed. evening services on 11/21

Sunday 12/2 - All Church Christmas Caroling at 4:00 at the Fellowship Hall - There are signup sheets for food and help on the bulletin board outside the kitchen.

Sunday 12/30 - Sending/Support Service for Bro. Fred and Sis. Jodi Leman and Family

Thank You from the Hospital Lumiere Board – We would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2018 benefit auction a success. With your prayers and support and God’s blessings, Hospital Lumiere in Haiti will continue to provide medical care with compassion and Christian love.

• Skilled tradesmen AND unskilled workers are needed, as are those with a passion to share their faith with those we serve.

• Online registration is required for team members and opens at noon Central time November 15 at www.harvestcall.org

11/4/18 Announcements

Sunday 11/4

HarvestCall Collection - By working together as a brotherhood through HarvestCall, we can offer assistance and hope by proclaiming Christ and serving others in the U.S., Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, Europe and other places, striving to see that God is glorified. Your generosity is important and necessary to meet the needs of the various missions of our brotherhood. Thank you for your faithful love, prayers, and benevolence.
The Fall ACYF Program in Bloomington at 6PM - Students and teachers should meet at the high school parking lot at 4:45PM. All are welcome to attend. Thanks for your prayers and support for our Bible Class students and teachers!

Wednesday 11/7

"If God is Good…Why is There Pain and Suffering?” by Bro. Brian Sutter (bsutter@accounseling.org) his is the second of a three part Bible study series on Apologetics (giving a defense of the Christian Faith). Teenagers are encouraged to attend.
WOW has been Cancelled - so students can attend the Bible Study.
ACTIVE will Meet in the Basement
HOPE will Meet in the Kitchen
Scripture Memory Class

Friday 11/9 - HarvestCall Benefit Auction for Hospital Lumiere at Five Points - The food court and silent auction start at 4:30. The live auction begins at 7:00. This annual fund-raising auction is a critical part of Hospital Lumiere’s funding and your support is appreciated. For more information, contact Bro. Rich Bertschi or visit the HarvestCall website.

Saturday 11/10

ACTIVE Leaf Raking - If you would like your yard raked or know of someone who would appreciate their yard raked, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board or contact Sis. Katie Isaia at 309-339-7074 or katierose_28@juno.com.
Testimonies of Jim and Julie Tibbs at 6:45 - with baptisms planned for Sunday

Sunday 11/11- Annual Family Thanksgiving Hymn Sing - We will be sharing a meal together starting at 5:30 pm before the singing. Pizza will be served so please use the the online sign up if you are planning to attend. The link is in the emailed announcements. If you have any questions or are unable to sign up online and are planning to attend, contact sisters Marjorie or Susan Bertschi.

The link for the sign up is www.PerfectPotluck.com/JERJ0412.

Thursday 11/22 - Thanksgiving Services at Church at 9:45 - there will be no Wed. evening services on 11/21

Skilled tradesmen AND unskilled workers are needed, as are those with a passion to share their faith with those we serve.
Online registration is required for team members and opens at noon Central time November 15 at www.harvestcall.org

10/28/18 Announcements

Wednesday 10/31 - “If God is Love...Why is There Hell” by Bro. Matt Kaufmann (Bloomington) mkaufmann@accounseling.org - This is the first in a three part Bible study series on Apologetics (giving a defense of the Christian Faith). On Nov. 7th Bro. Brian Sutter will be speaking on the topic of "If God is Good…Why is There Pain and Suffering? On Nov. 14th Bro. Matt Feucht will be speaking on the topic of "Christianity vs. Other Religions…How do They Compare?'' We live in a complex world were many people deny the existence of God. In an effort to equip the church to be able to respond to those who doubt we encourage all to attend and for families to bring their junior high and high school students to these bible studies.

Thursday 11/1 - Helping Hands 9:00 – 3:00 - Please bring your lunch. We will be packing some school bags for Mexico along with knotting comforters, decorating Sunday school bags and additional organizing tasks. We are still in need of one or more sisters to serve on the organizing committee. Contact Sis. Carol Luginbuhl or Sis. Martha Braker with any questions.

Sunday 11/4 - The Fall ACYF Program in Bloomington at 6PM - Students and teachers should meet at the high school parking lot at 4:45PM. All are welcome to attend. Thanks for your prayers and support for our Bible Class students and teachers!

Friday 11/9 - HarvestCall Benefit Auction for Hospital Lumiere at Five Points - The food court and silent auction start at 4:30. The live auction begins at 7:00. For more information, or to donate an item or service, contact Bro. Rich Bertschi or visit the HarvestCall website.

Saturday 11/10 - Testimonies of Jim and Julie Tibbs at 6:45 - with baptisms planned for Sunday

Sunday 11/11- Annual Family Thanksgiving Hymn Sing - For scheduling purposes, we want you to be aware that the Annual Thanksgiving Hymn Sing has been moved from the Sunday before Thanksgiving to the 11^th for this year.

Saturday 2/2/19 - Conference for Mothers - We would like to extend an invitation to the mothers of Morton, Washington, and Roanoke congregations for an afternoon conference, "Imitating Christ as we Balance the Roles of Motherhood" on February 2, 2019. Husbands are then invited for dinner and an evening program. For more details and to register please visit the website, www.balancemc.weebly.com . If you have any questions please contact Sis. Susan Bertschi.

Thank You – A thank you note from the Blue Star Mothers is on the bulletin board.

10/21/18 Announcements

Wednesday 10/24 - Memorandum, Brief Update on Sunday School Election Format, Member Meeting

Sunday 10/28 - Services at Peoria Rescue Mission - We will meet in the West parking lot and leave at 7:15. The service will start at 8, with plenty of time to return for our morning service. If anyone is willing to come along and play the piano, or help singing, please contact brothers: Jonathan Hodel or Tim Martin.

Saturday 11/10 - Testimonies of Jim and Julie Tibbs at 6:45 - with baptisms planned for Sunday

Saturday 2/2/19 - Conference for Mother’s - We would like to extend an invitation to the mothers of Morton, Washington, and Roanoke congregations for an afternoon conference, "Imitating Christ as we Balance the Roles of Motherhood" on February 2, 2019. Husbands are then invited for dinner and an evening program. For more details and to register please visit the website, www.balancemc.weebly.com . If you have any questions please contact Sis. Susan Bertschi.