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April’s Collection - Charity Fund Sunday 4/21 ACYF Day - The Bible Class will be going to Fairbury next Sunday the 21st for ACYF Day. Students will need to meet in the west church parking lot at 7:25 AM in order to leave at 7:30 and they will return around 4 or 4:30. Visiting Minister - Ben Lindberg morning service. Lunch provided by Luke and Natalie Baker Second Service All Church Bible Study - I Thessalonians 1. Church Photo Digital Directory - We have received many requests for a photo digital directory and are moving forward with this. We plan to take photos of households and each person alone. We will do this on Sundays, April 21st and 28th following church in the North Hall. If these dates do not work for you, you can email photos to Byron at DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org . We request that they have a plain background - 1 group photo of your entire household (landscape format) and then 1 of each person alone (portrait format). If you have any questions, you can contact a trustee. We thank you for your cooperation and pray this will be a blessing to all. The nominating committee has begun the process of nominating Sunday school teachers for the 2024-2025 Sunday school year. If you have any individuals you would like to nominate for a Sunday school teacher position, please contact Bro Bob or Sis Ann Knepp or any member of the nominating committee by Saturday 4/20. When brothers and sisters for each position have been identified, these individuals will then go through the usual interview process with the minister team before becoming a Sunday School teacher. Please keep this teacher selection process and the nominating committee in your prayers The Junior Volunteer Program at our Home in Roanoke for the summer months is fast approaching. Any student wishing to become a Volunteer will need to complete the attached form, which includes a note of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor. Please return this form to Heather Simmons at the Home by Monday, May 6th, 2024. If you have any questions, contact Heather at 309-923-2071 ext 114. Communion date at the Nursing Home will be in September after the remodeling of the multi-purpose room is completed. Thank you from Joyce Aeschleman - Dear church family, 3 years ago I moved back to Roanoke and to my church. What a blessing it has been! I want to thank all of you for the love and caring you have shown me through prayers, cards and monetary help this past month. All of it is very much appreciated. I have missed coming to church and hope to be back soon. 1 Corinthians 13:13... and the greatest of these is love.If I may quote a phrase that Dorothy said to her little dog Toto, "There is no place like home!" So true. Thank you all again. God blessings to you. Joyce Aeschleman Looking Ahead Wednesday, 5/1 - National Day of Prayer Service National Church AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com The annual Black Hills church gathering will be held on July 27-28 in western South Dakota. The weekend consists of a picnic on Saturday evening and church services on Sunday. If you are interested in attending, please visit the link below for more information. https://sites.google.com/view/blackhills2024 AC Central Trusting in Scripture - Around the Table Making Peace with Pain (Part 1 of 2) - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive, Tuesday May 7th 12:30-5:30 at Thompson Community Center (the park building) in Roanoke. Donors can register by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491 Contact Person Needed - Every October, there is an annual “Illinois Potluck”. We are looking for a contact person for Roanoke church. If interested or for more information, please contact Karen Leman 309-258-0947.
April’s Collection - Charity Fund Sunday 4/14 Visiting ministers: Nathaniel Ramsey (Mansfield), Jeff Wiegand (Goodfiled) Baptisms during second service. (T.J. Beer, Theo Bertschi, Javin Feucht, Gabe Hartter, Lexi Hodel, Jonah Sauder) Lunch provided by Fred and Jodi Leman Communion at 6:00 pm - Bro. Rick Plattner (Fairbury) Singing - begins at 6:00 with the communion service at 6:15 Bread and Wine - will be served in individual cups (gluten free bread and juice will also be available) Converts - should sit with their family If you cannot attend communion and would like to join online, please contact Frank and he will bring you bread and wine. Communion date at the Nursing Home will be in September after the remodeling of the multi-purpose room is completed. . Wednesday, 4/17 ACTIVE - Meet at the nursing home entrance at 6:30 for yard clean up. HOPE - will meet in the church kitchen. WOW - will meet at Bertschi’s land at 7pm. Friday, 4/19 - Ladies Night from 7-8:30 pm with an arrival time of 6:45. Ladies high school age and up can sign up on the link https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TPZD4492&v=7c4ede33a6# for a lighthearted evening of joy and laughter together. ACYF Day - The Bible Class will be going to Fairbury next Sunday the 21st for ACYF Day. Students will need to meet in the west church parking lot at 7:25 AM in order to leave at 7:30 and they will return around 4 or 4:30. Church Photo Digital Directory - We have received many requests for a photo digital directory and are moving forward with this. We plan to take photos of households and each person alone. We will do this on Sundays, April 21st and 28th following church in the North Hall. If these dates do not work for you, you can email photos to Byron at DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org . We request that they have a plain background - 1 group photo of your entire household (landscape format) and then 1 of each person alone (portrait format). If you have any questions, you can contact a trustee. We thank you for your cooperation and pray this will be a blessing to all. The nominating committee has begun the process of nominating Sunday school teachers for the 2024-2025 Sunday school year. If you have any individuals you would like to nominate for a Sunday school teacher position, please contact Bro Bob or Sis Ann Knepp or any member of the nominating committee by Saturday 4/20. When brothers and sisters for each position have been identified, these individuals will then go through the usual interview process with the minister team before becoming a Sunday School teacher. Please keep this teacher selection process and the nominating committee in your prayers The nursing home is asking for volunteers to help remove wallpaper in some areas that are being remodeled. The home does have a steamer, but could use more. Work hours are very flexible. If this is something you could help with in the next couple of weeks, please contact Nate. Contact Person Needed - Every October, there is an annual “Illinois Potluck”. We are looking for a contact person for Roanoke church. If interested or for more information, please contact Karen Leman. Looking Ahead Second Service All Church Bible Study will begin on April 21st. We plan to go through I and II Thessalonians. They will be held April 21 - May 19, then after a break begin again on June 30 through July 14th. National Church ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central Trusting in Scripture - Around the Table When Our Kids Make Poor Choices - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive, Tuesday May 7th 12:30-5:30 at Thompson Community Center (the park building) in Roanoke. Donors can register by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491
April’s Collection - Charity Fund Sunday, 4/7 - Morning service at the Peoria Rescue Mission. We will leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and should return in time for our morning service. Please contact Tim or Linda Martin if you have any questions. Prayer Meeting - All are welcome to begin our day of worship with a time of prayer before our church service. Meet in the intermediate Sunday School room at 9:00am. Lunch provided by Jim and Julie Tibbs Wednesday 4/10 (7:15pm) - Testimonies (Jonah Sauder, Gabe Hartter) Saturday 4/13 (6:45pm) - Testimonies (Theo Bertschi, Javin Feucht, Lexi Hodel, T.J. Beer) Sunday 4/14 Visiting ministers: Nathaniel Ramsey (Mansfield), Jeff Wiegand (Goodfiled) Baptisms during second service. Communion at 6:00 pm - Bro. Rick Plattner (Fairbury) Singing - begins at 6:00 with the communion service at 6:15 Bread and Wine - will be served in individual cups (gluten free bread and juice will also be available) Converts - should sit with their family If you cannot attend communion and would like to join online, please contact Frank and he will get you bread and wine. Communion date at the Nursing Home is yet to be determined due to remodeling of the multi-purpose room. The nursing home is asking for volunteers to help remove wallpaper in some areas that are being remodeled. The home does have a steamer, but could use more. Work hours are very flexible. If this is something you could help with in the next couple of weeks, please contact Nate. Looking Ahead Friday, 4/19 - Ladies Night from 7-8:30 pm with an arrival time of 6:45. Ladies high school age and up can sign up on the link https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TPZD4492&v=7c4ede33a6# for a lighthearted evening of joy and laughter together. Second Service All Church Bible Study will begin on April 21st. We plan to go through I and II Thessalonians. They will be held April 21 - May 19, then after a break begin again on June 30 through July 14th. National Church ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central The Fruit of the Spirit - Around the Table 4 Cautions with Spiritual Disciplines - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Heartline and Heart House full-time job opening for Heartline Program Manager. For more information see the attached job description and contact Brandi Gerber at brandi@heartlineandhearthouse.org The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for tickets.
March’s Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/24 Last day to sign up for Small Group Gatherings and to check lost and found table. Lunch Provided by Brian and Rebekah Schwind Friday, 3/29 Good Friday Services begin at 7:15pm. There is no Wednesday night church this week. Singing/Ice Cream Social - Following the Good Friday services , there will be a singing/ice cream social at the fellowship hall, as has been done in the past few years. We've had great turn outs, and it's truly been a blessing. All are welcome. Sunday 3/31 Easter Sunday The annual Easter breakfast will be next Sunday following Sunrise Service. There are still breakfast casseroles needed and a few other jobs . If you are available and would like to help, you can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-48365912-easter#/ Easter schedule: 7:15 - Early morning worship service with The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir 8:30 - Easter morning breakfast. 9:30 - Sunday School and Sunday service - There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. Saturday, 4/6 - Frank and Nate will be available from 1-3pm at church to visit with anyone about any thoughts or concerns on their heart. Text or email Frank to schedule a time to visit. Sunday, 4/7 - Morning service at the Peoria Rescue Mission. We will leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and should return in time for our morning service.Please contact Tim or Linda Martin if you have any questions. Small Group Gatherings - We would like to encourage everyone to get involved in our small group get togethers. There are only 2 a year and it's a great way to build relationships and get to know others from our church. Singles, married, older and younger, all are welcome including children! Regardless if you have participated in the past, you must sign up every year. Please sign up on the bulletin board at church or contact Jessica Beer nealandjess@yahoo.com by today. Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by today will be donated. Young Group Change in Organization - The young group will now consist of two sub groups given the large number of converts and young members in this age group and the need to address different spiritual needs for different age groups. The older group (ages 20 and up) will be identified as SALT (Single Adults Living Truth) and the younger group (under 20) will be called LIGHT (Living In God's Holy Truth). Bro. Sam and Sis. Marjorie will be leading the younger age group while the older group will be coordinating and planning events through their 5-member committee and remain under the oversight of Bro. Jonathan and Sis. Megan. The two sub groups will be meeting twice monthly as separate groups and twice monthly as a full group. Our hope is that this new structure will better serve the various age groups and help meet the spiritual needs of all of our young people. We are thankful to God for His work in the lives of each and every one of our young adults. If you have any questions please contact Bro. Jonathan. Looking Ahead Wednesday 4/3 - Pre-Communion Service Wednesday 4/10 and Saturday 4/13 Testimonies are scheduled Sunday 4/14 Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. Friday, 4/19 - Ladies Night - Save the date National Church ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central The Fruit of the Spirit - Around the Table 4 Cautions with Spiritual Disciplines - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for tickets.
March’s Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/17 Easter Sunday School Program during second service. As was done for the Christmas program, the Sunday School students will be eating lunch at 10:40 today before the congregation because of the Easter program. The parents of 3 yr. olds - 2nd grade should meet your children in the dining room hallway at 10:40. The rest of the students will go directly to the dining room so the table servers should go to the kitchen at 10:35. Lunch Provided by Ed & Steph Wettstein and Andy & Rebekah Wettstein Wednesday, 3/20 - Visiting Ministers: Bros. Andy (Brooke) Feucht - Bloomington, Fred (Nancy) Wtizig - Washington, Todd (Nicole) Witzig - Gridley Shortened service followed by Judie Bittner’s testimony - all are welcome. WOW will meet at 7:15 at the Beer’s shed HOPE will meet from 7:15 - 8:30 at Ben & Brittany Hodel’s home. ACTIVE will meet in the church kitchen to bake cookies to serve after the church service. Thank you - The church trustees, fellowship hall trustees and Ali want to sincerely thank each one who helped with the church and fellowship hall cleaning this week. It was a blessing to work together to care for our church buildings. May God be glorified. Small Group Gatherings - We would like to encourage everyone to get involved in our small group get togethers. There are only 2 a year and it's a great way to build relationships and get to know others from our church. Singles, married, older and younger, all are welcome including children! Regardless if you have participated in the past, you must sign up every year. Please sign up on the bulletin board at church or contact Jessica Beer nealandjess@yahoo.com by March 24th. Berean Prison Ministry Bible Studies - There are some new Berean Prison Ministry Bible Studies ready to be graded. They are in the North hall. After Good Friday service, Singing/Ice Cream Social - Following the Good Friday services, there will be a singing/ice cream social at the fellowship hall, as has been done in the past few years. We've had great turn outs, and it's truly been a blessing. All are welcome. Young Group Change in Organization - The young group will now consist of two sub groups given the large number of converts and young members in this age group and the need to address different spiritual needs for different age groups. The older group (ages 20 and up) will be identified as SALT (Single Adults Living Truth) and the younger group (under 20) will be called LIGHT (Living In God's Holy Truth). Bro. Sam and Sis. Marjorie will be leading the younger age group while the older group will be coordinating and planning events through their 5-member committee and remain under the oversight of Bro. Jonathan and Sis. Megan. The two sub groups will be meeting twice monthly as separate groups and twice monthly as a full group. Our hope is that this new structure will better serve the various age groups and help meet the spiritual needs of all of our young people. We are thankful to God for His work in the lives of each and every one of our young adults. If you have any questions please contact Bro. Jonathan. Easter Sunday, 3/31 breakfast - There are opportunities to help and donate food here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-48365912-easter#/ Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by March 24 will be donated. April 19th - Save the date for Ladies Night Looking Ahead Friday, 3/29 - Good Friday Service (No Wednesday night service) Sunday 3/31 Easter Sunday 7:15 - Early morning worship service with The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir 8:30 - Easter morning breakfast. There are opportunities to help and donate food here : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-48365912-easter#/ 9:30 - Sunday School and Sunday service - There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. Wednesday 4/10 and Saturday 4/13 Testimonies are scheduled Sunday 4/14 Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central Stories from the Bible distribution mission field - Around the Table Oral History - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for tickets.
March’s Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/10 Morning Service - A shortened service followed by a summary of the elder conference Lunch Provided by Josh Maher and Ty and Sara Schick Small Group Gatherings - We would like to encourage everyone to get involved in our small group get togethers. There are only 2 a year and it's a great way to build relationships and get to know others from our church. Singles, married, older and younger, all are welcome including children! Regardless if you have participated in the past, you must sign up every year. Please sign up on the bulletin board at church by March 24th. Tuesday, March 12th Fellowship Hall cleaning - morning 8:30-12 AND evening 6pm - 8pm We will be cleaning the kitchen in the morning. We would appreciate anyone coming out to help during that time. If we have enough help for the kitchen, we will also start cleaning the folding chairs.In the evening we will do the rest of the cleaning from 6-8. We would appreciate several men to bring ladders as we will be cleaning the light fixtures. Wednesday, March 13th Family Night - Scripture Memory Program - Please come support our K-5th graders as they share the Bible verses they have learned this year. Pizza will be served at 6:00 in the church dining room. At 6:45 congregational singing will begin, and the program will start at 7:00. Please sign-up for the pizza supper on the following link: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/HHTY6091 Friday, 3/15 and Saturday, 3/16 - Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, March 15th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 16th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. There will NOT be any cleaning scheduled for Monday day or evening - note this is a change from previous years with the goal of getting more needed participation from our church family. There will be a snack served Friday morning and lunch served on Saturday. We encourage all those able to assist to come out to help. If you can’t come for the whole time, any length of time would be helpful and appreciated. There is a sign up list on the bulletin board to donate food for the church cleaning lunch on Saturday. Sunday, 3/17 - Easter Sunday School Program during second service. As was done for the Christmas program, the Sunday School students will be eating lunch before the congregation to allow for them to return to their classrooms to prepare for the program. Easter Sunday, 3/31 breakfast - There are opportunities to help and donate food here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-48365912-easter#/ Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by March 24 will be donated. Looking Ahead Wed 3/20 - shortened service followed by Judie Bittner’s testimony - all are welcome Friday, 3/29 - Good Friday Service (No Wednesday night service) Sunday 3/31 Easter Sunday 7:15 - Early morning worship service with The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir 8:30 - Easter morning breakfast. There are opportunities to help and donate food here : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-48365912-easter#/ 9:30 - Sunday School and Sunday service - There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church RGMMI - If you would like to help with the work that Bro. Kent Heimer and Sis. Jackie Braker spoke about Wednesday evening, please make checks out to RGGMI and send to: John Leman, 1705 Roosevelt St. #93, Sabetha, KS ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central Stories from the Bible distribution mission field - Around the Table Oral History - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for tickets.
March’s Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/3 Prayer Meeting - All are welcome to begin our day of worship with a time of prayer before our church service. Meet in the intermediate Sunday School room. Lunch Provided by Jason and Emma Bradle Tuesday, 3/5 - Friday, 3/8 - Elder Conference in Elgin. Please keep Bro. Frank and all the Elders in your prayers as they meet this week for the conference - that God’s Holy Spirit would be present, His will be done and that Jesus would be glorified. Wednesday, 3/6 WOW will meet at 7:15 at the Beer’s shed HOPE will meet from 7:15 - 8:30 at the Fellowship Hall. ACTIVE will meet from 7:15 - 8:30 at the Fellowship Hall. Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 in the dining room. Thursday 3/7 - Helping Hands from 9am-noon - Anyone willing to do some simple ironing, please contact Joan to see if more irons and ironing boards are needed. Saturday, 3/9 - Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner from 4 - 6:30pm. Tuesday, March 12th - Fellowship Hall cleaning We will be cleaning the kitchen in the morning from 8:30-noon . We would appreciate anyone coming out to help during that time. If we have enough help for the kitchen, we will also start cleaning the folding chairs. In the evening we will do the rest of the cleaning from 6-8. We would appreciate several men to bring ladders as we will be cleaning the light fixtures. Friday, 3/15 and Saturday, 3/16 - Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, March 15th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 16th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. There will NOT be any cleaning scheduled for Monday day or evening - note this is a change from previous years with the goal of getting more needed participation from our church family. There will be a snack served Friday morning and lunch served on Saturday. We encourage all those able to assist to come out to help. If you can’t come for the whole time, any length of time would be helpful and appreciated. There is a sign up list on the bulletin board to donate food for the church cleaning lunch on Saturday. Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by March 24 will be donated. Convert - We rejoice with Nicholas Hoffman (Bro. Eric & Sis. Jodi) who has begun his walk with the Lord. Looking Ahead Sunday 3/31 Easter Sunday 7:15 - Early morning worship service with The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir 8:30 - Easter morning breakfast 9:30 - Sunday School and Sunday service - There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church RGMMI - If you would like to help with the work that Bro. Kent Heimer and Sis. Jackie Braker spoke about Wednesday evening, please make checks out to RGGMI and send to: John Leman, 1705 Roosevelt St. #93, Sabetha, KS ACCFS Discipleship Conf. - Saturday 4/20 in Tremont ACCFS Discipleship Conf AC Healthcare Fellowship Conf. - Saturday 4/27 in Gridley Apostolic Christian HarvestCall ACCFS LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday 4/28 at Five Points in Washington ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central Stories from the Bible distribution mission field - Around the Table Hope Through Depression (Part 2 of 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve Opportunity to sign up to pray for Muslims in Illinois during Ramadan. https://ramadanillinois.pray4movement.org/ The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for tickets.
February’s Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/25 Lunch Provided by Jon and Jessi Schwind The Bible Class will be attending the ACYF evening program in Morton. Students are to meet at the high school parking lot at 4:45. Wednesday, 2/28 Family Night - Kent Heimer and Jackie Braker will share about their trip to India. Pizza will be served at 6:00 in the dining room with singing beginning at 6:45 and the presentation at 7:00. Please note that all times have been moved up 30 minutes from previous family nights. Please sign up for pizza at the following link: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/FSXZ2795 Sunday 3/31 Easter Sunday 7:15 - Early morning worship service with The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir 8:30 - Easter morning breakfast 9:30 - Sunday School and Sunday service - There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. The Roanoke Nursing Home is collecting bottles of bodywash and shampoo for the residents of the home. If you would be interested in donating these items, there will be collection boxes at each doorway of the church for the next couple of weeks starting this Sunday. Thanks for your willingness to give to our seniors ! Thank you from the Mueller family - Roanoke church: on behalf of the Mueller family we would like to thank you for all the ways you have loved us during dad’s life and in his passing. The greatest compliment you can give a church during hard times is that you feel the love of Christ through them, and we did feel that from you. Thank you for meals, encouraging texts and faithful friendships during this time. We hope your love to us will help us to better love others as we remember all you did. We love you and sincerely thank you for everything. In Christ, the Mueller family. Looking Ahead Saturday, 3/9 - Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner from 4 - 6:30pm. Friday, 3/15 and Saturday, 3/16 - Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, March 15th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 16th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.There will NOT be any cleaning scheduled for Monday day or evening - note this is a change from previous years with the goal of getting more needed participation from our church family. There will be a snack served Friday morning and lunch served on Saturday. We encourage all those able to assist to come out to help. If you can’t come for the whole time, any length of time would be helpful and appreciated. 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church AC Healthcare Fellowship Conference on Saturday 4/27 in Gridley ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 register at: www.ALiveAlabama.com AC Central Starting a new church in the USA (1 and 2 of 2) - Around the Table Hope Through Depression (Part 2 of 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can also be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Deadline for donations will be February 22nd. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets.
February’s Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/18 Heidelberg church: This Sunday morning our Heidelberg, Canada congregation will be joining us live through the video stream. It was Roanoke’s turn to serve them through small church ministry rotation however they have several families traveling so were down to just a few in their congregation. We look forward to welcoming them for our morning service. Lunch Provided by Rich and Julie Lindberg Wednesday, 2/21 Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 in the dining room. ACTIVE will meet at 7:30 in the Bible Class room. HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30 in the church basement. WOW - will meet at 7:00 in Beers shed. Thursday, 2/22 - Bro. Jim Mueller Funeral - 10:00 am with visitation 9-9:45 before services and on Wednesday, 2/21 from 4-7pm. Sunday, 2/25 - The Bible Class will be attending the ACYF evening program in Morton. Students are to meet at the high school parking lot at 4:45. Wednesday, 2/28 - Family Night - Kent Heimer and Jackie Braker will share about their trip to India. Pizza will be served at 6:00 in the dining room with singing beginning at 6:45 and the presentation at 7:00. Please note that all times have been moved up 30 minutes from previous family nights. Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, March 15th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 16th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. This is a change from previous years of Saturday morning and Monday evening with the goal of getting more needed participation from our church family. There will be a snack served Friday morning and lunch served on Saturday. We encourage all those able to assist to come out to help. If you can’t come for the whole time, any length of time would be helpful and appreciated. Looking Ahead Saturday, 3/9 - Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church AC Healthcare Fellowship Conference on Saturday 4/27 in Gridley - This conference is open to anyone who works in the field of health care/mental health and those who support them in this hard and holy calling (ex: EMT, social work, therapies, nutrition, dental, housekeeping, administration, spouses, parents, etc.) ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27. Register online at www.ALiveAlabama.com . For more information, access the @ALiveAlabama Facebook page or email info@alivealabama.com . ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/ AC Central Starting a new church in the USA (1 and 2 of 2) - Around the Table Understanding Depression (Part 1 of 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can also be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Deadline for donations will be February 22nd. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets.
February’s Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/11 Visiting Minister for morning service Adrian (Harriet) Strahm - Bern Riley Beer and Braden Menold Wedding - Wedding starts at 12 with singing starting at 11:30. Lunch will be served in the basement for the third grade through Bible class. Lunch Provided by Rich and Bev Bertschi The Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner will be held March 9th. To donate food, please go to the following link to sign up. Thank you! Spaghetti Supper Food Donation Sign Up Looking Ahead 3/9 - Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church AC Healthcare Fellowship Conference on Saturday 4/27 in Gridley - This conference is open to anyone who works in the field of health care/mental health and those who support them in this hard and holy calling (ex: EMT, social work, therapies, nutrition, dental, housekeeping, administration, spouses, parents, etc.) ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27. Register online at www.ALiveAlabama.com . For more information, access the @ALiveAlabama Facebook page or email info@alivealabama.com . ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/ 2024 Junior and Senior High Camp Dates and IGNITE Camp Date: June 6-9 SR High Boys Camp: https://sites.google.com/view/shbc/home June 7-9 SR High Girls Camp: https://www.achsgirlscamp.com/ June 13-16 JR High Girls Camp: https://www.acjrhighgirlscamp.com/ June 14-16 JR High Boys Camp: http://www.acjrhighboyscamp.com/ Sept 13-15 IGNITE: https://igniteforhim.com/ AC Central Starting a new church in the USA (1 of 2) - Around the Table Understanding Depressions (Part 1 of 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can also be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Deadline for donations will be February 22nd. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets.
February’s Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/4 Prayer Gathering 9:00 am - All are welcome to join for a time of prayer before our church service. Meet in the intermediate Sunday School room. We begin with a song of worship and then break into smaller segregated groups to share prayer time. It is not necessary to pray out loud if you aren’t comfortable. Lunch Provided by Milt and Jen Getz Wednesday, 2/7 ACTIVE will be serving at Midwest Food Bank. Meet at the DMV at 5pm. HOPE girls will meet from 7:15-8:30 in the church basement. Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 in the dining room. Congratulations - David and Claire Moser welcomed their son, Nicolaas “Nico” David, born on January 31st. The Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner will be held March 9th. To donate food, please go to the following link to sign up. Thank you! Spaghetti Supper Food Donation Sign Up Looking Ahead 3/9 - Bible Class Spaghetti Dinner 4/13-14 - Testimonies and Baptisms are scheduled. Sunday, 4/14 - Communion at 6:00 pm. National Church ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 and they invite you to attend for a weekend to rest, revive and relate through studying the Word, cross-generational fellowship and singing. Registration will open online February 1st at www.ALiveAlabama.com . For more information, access the @ALiveAlabama Facebook page or email info@alivealabama.com .The Tentative Schedule of Events is attached. Silver Lining - T opic for next reader-submitted article is: “For our 2024 graduates (or younger generation in general), share practical experiences and Scriptural encouragement toward having “good success” in life. (Joshua 1:8)”. Please submit your contribution of 600 words or less on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by March 15th. ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. Intentional time to cultivate your discipleship to Jesus and be equipped with the tools to invite others to be His disciples. For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/ HarvestCall Missionary Packs: Updated 2024 HarvestCall missionary card packs are available on the north hall book shelf. Please take one to pray for each of the missionaries serving in various countries. AC Central Bridling the tongue - Around the Table Whole Brain Living: Understanding the Left and Right Brain (Part 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls: We wanted to make our congregation aware that the Roanoke church has elected to adopt two Christ-centered outreach-type youth ministries that will hopefully reach many for Christ in our surrounding communities: Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls. Trail Life USA is an outdoor adventure program designed for boys Kindergarten through 12th grade to challenge them to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, develop leadership skills and to Walk Worthy of the Lord. To learn more or for questions you may go to https://www.traillifeusa.com/ or contact Bros. Byron Gerber, Ed Sauder, or Jon Schwind. American Heritage Girls is a program designed for girls Kindergarten through 12th grade to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. To learn more or for questions you may go to https://americanheritagegirls.org/ or contact Sis. Renae Lindberg. We are looking to host an informational meeting sometime in April. Victory Home Care is urgently recruiting caring and compassionate individuals to assist their clients who are seniors that still live in their own homes, but need assistance with bathing, preparing food, reminders to take medication, help with laundry and dishes, help with dressing and general supervision. If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming a paid caregiver for Victory, please contact our office at 309-306-2429 or email us at victoryforseniors@gmail.com. The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can also be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Deadline for donations will be February 22nd. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets.
January’s Collection - Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke Sunday, 1/28 The Bible Class will be going to Midwest Food Bank for a Service Day. Students are to meet in the parking lot on the west side of the church at 8:10 AM in order to leave at 8:15 sharp and will return between 2:30 and 3. Lunch Provided by Brett and Laura Hodel Gridley Hymn Sing - Roanoke is invited to Gridley church at 6:30pm Thursday, 2/1 - Helping Hands will meet form 9-12. Saturday, February 3rd, Ladies Coffee - "Gather in Grace" will be held from 9:15-10:30am at the Fellowship Hall, with coffee bar beginning at 9am. Come join us for a warm-hearted morning as we learn and discuss biblical hospitality, and the heart behind this gracious gift. If someone's hospitable gestures have made an impact on you, come ready to share! {And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves.. use hospitality one to another without grudging. -1st Peter 4:8-9} HarvestCall Missionary Packs: Updated 2024 HarvestCall missionary card packs are available on the north hall book shelf. Please take one to pray for each of the missionaries serving in various countries. Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls: We wanted to make our congregation aware that the Roanoke church has elected to adopt two Christ-centered outreach-type youth ministries that will hopefully reach many for Christ in our surrounding communities: Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls. Trail Life USA is an outdoor adventure program designed for boys Kindergarten through 12th grade to challenge them to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, develop leadership skills and to Walk Worthy of the Lord. To learn more or for questions you may go to https://www.traillifeusa.com/ or contact Bros. Byron Gerber, Ed Sauder, or Jon Schwind. American Heritage Girls is a program designed for girls Kindergarten through 12th grade to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. To learn more or for questions you may go to https://americanheritagegirls.org/ or contact Sis. Renae Lindberg. We are looking to host an informational meeting sometime in April. We hope to launch both of these troops starting in the fall with the 24-25 school year. We would like to ask: 1) For prayers as we finalize the chartering processes the God would lift up faithful men and women both in our congregation and in surrounding churches/denominations to serve in various capacities within each troop. 2) For prayers for the youth and their parents that seeds of Truth can be planted in each of their hearts as they hear the Word and apply it through outdoor activities and adventures. 3) If you feel led to serve in some capacity on a committee or other type of position, please contact Byron or Renae because we do have some positions that still need filled before we can be fully chartered. 4) Even if you are not able to help out in an active role at this time, please still consider registering your children into these exciting programs. National Church ALive 2024 hosted by the Athens, Alabama congregation will be held May 24-27 and they invite you to attend for a weekend to rest, revive and relate through studying the Word, cross-generational fellowship and singing. Registration will open online February 1st at www.ALiveAlabama.com . For more information, access the @ALiveAlabama Facebook page or email info@alivealabama.com . Silver Lining - Topic for next reader-submitted article is: “For our 2024 graduates (or younger generation in general), share practical experiences and Scriptural encouragement toward having “good success” in life. (Joshua 1:8)”. Please submit your contribution of 600 words or less on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by March 15th. ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. Intentional time to cultivate your discipleship to Jesus and be equipped with the tools to invite others to be His disciples. For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/ AC Central Bridling the tongue - Around the Table Whole Brain Living: Understanding the Left and Right Brain (Part 2) - Breaking Bread Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve Victory Home Care is urgently recruiting caring and compassionate individuals to assist their clients who are seniors that still live in their own homes, but need assistance with bathing, preparing food, reminders to take medication, help with laundry and dishes, help with dressing and general supervision. If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming a paid caregiver for Victory, please contact our office at 309-306-2429 or email us at victoryforseniors@gmail.com. The 2024 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held April 11-12 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 13. The Roanoke committee is currently seeking homemade items, themed dinners or events, and business products or services as auction items. Cash donations can also be used by the committee to purchase items for the gala or as Benefit sponsorships. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $75 each and tables for up to 8 can be reserved. Deadline for donations will be February 22nd. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Authors needed for new Sunday School Curriculum - Onward Media with the support of the Elder Body is updating the Sunday School curriculum. Approximately 100 lessons have been completed. To meet the goal of completing the remaining 600 lessons by December 2025, they are looking for additional volunteers to write lessons and to work with content, doctrine and grammar teams. To view and/or teach completed lessons, please visit https://www.apostolicchristian.org/curriculum-project . To volunteer, please sign up via this link or at our website by January 28, if possible.