Weekly Announcements

February Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/16 The young brothers will park cars in the morning and get them after church Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria. We will leave from the West parking lot at 7:15 for an 8 AM service. We should be back in time for our first service. Singing help is appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Tim or Linda Martin. Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 3 . Lunch provided by Rita Schwind Wedding shower for Grant Leman & Madeline Perez from 1-2 PM Wednesday, 2/19 HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30 at the Roanoke-Benson Hope Center. WOW at Beer Shed at 7 pm. Scripture Memory meet at 7:15 pm ACTIVE will meet in the Bible class room at 7:30pm Young Group: Tuesday, 2/18 - Singing at Valley Court at 7 pm. Friday and Saturday, 2/21-22 - Bloomington Invite Annual Church Cleaning: Friday, 2/28 and Saturday, 3/1 - Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, February 28th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 1st from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Similar to last year's schedule, there will NOT be any cleaning scheduled for Monday day or evening as in 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. To donate food for the lunch on Saturday, please sign up at the following link - https://www.perfectpotluck.com/AWYQ6347 Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by March 9th will be donated. National Church: 2025 Perfecting Love | Discipleship Conference hosted by ACCFS will be held March 15th in Bluffton North, IN. More information as well as registration for this in-person event can be found at https://accounseling.org/discipleship-conference-2025/. LifePoints Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer opportunities for February and March are available for a variety of needs. Please go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/Vol.asp to find the sign ups and get more information. AC Central: Answering your questions about evangelism & discipleship - Around the Table ​Six Keys to Better Brain Health - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2025 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held March 30 - April 4 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 5. 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 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

February Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/9 Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 2 . Lunch provided by Phil & Lynne Hodel Wednesday, 2/12 Family Night - Bros. Josh and Jason Moser will be speaking about how God worked on their South America trip. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza supper, with congregational singing beginning at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: February 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link Scripture Memory Class would like to invite our Church family to participate in a Kindness Challenge in reflection of our verse we learned this past week. As you enter the dining room, you will find hearts at each spot that have been decorated by Scripture Memory students with details of the challenge. If you will not be in Church, please see the document attached to the announcements for details. Thank you for joining us in spreading love through our community! Young Group: Tuesday, 2/11 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at7 pm. Friday, 2/14 - Sing and Skate hosted by Tremont Saturday, 2/15: SALT & LIGHT Ladies out to eat at Biaggi’s in Bloomington at 5:30pm SALT & LIGHT Guys - meet at church to carpool to Alexander’s and laser tag in Washington after. Time: TBD HarvestCall - The 2025 HarvestCall Missionary Prayer Cards are available on the north hall bookshelves. Please take a pack and be prayerful for those serving in Jamaica, Japan and Mexico. Thank You - Dear Roanoke church family, Words cannot express how much you all mean to us. We have been gone nearly 14 years and yet you continue to pour out your love on us. Thank you to each one who prayed for us and supported us by working at the funeral meal or contributing food. We love you. No matter where God takes us on this earth, Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church will always be home. Thank you again and God bless you all. Ed & Boni Stoller Looking Ahead: Sunday Feb 16th, Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria. We will leave from the West parking lot at 7:15 for an 8 AM service. We should be back in time for our first service. Singing help is appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Tim or Linda Martin. Friday, 2/28 and Saturday, 3/1 - Annual Church Cleaning - Church cleaning this year will be on Friday, February 28th from 9am-noon and Saturday, March 1st from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Similar to last year's schedule, there will NOT be any cleaning scheduled for Monday day or evening as in 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. Lost and Found - Please check the lost and found table for any items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed by March 9th will be donated. National Church: 2025 Perfecting Love | Discipleship Conference hosted by ACCFS will be held March 15th in Bluffton North, IN. More information as well as registration for this in-person event can be found at https://accounseling.org/discipleship-conference-2025/ . LifePoints Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer opportunities for February and March are available for a variety of needs. Please go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/Vol.asp to find the sign ups and get more information. The Silver Lining’s next reader-submitted article’s topic is “Faith in Dark Valleys: Describe how God sustained you or an acquaintance during a challenging season - drawing strength from his Word (Psalm 23:4)”. Contributions must be 600 words or less and emailed to features@acsilverlining.org by March 15, 2025. AC Central The Doctrine of Discipline (2 of 2) - Around the Table ​Six Keys to Better Brain Health - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2025 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held March 30 - April 4 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 5. 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 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

February Collection - HarvestCall General Fund Sunday, 2/2 Prayer Gathering at 9:00am - All are welcome to join in beginning our day of worship in prayer in the intermediate Sunday School room. Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 1 . In February and March, we will be going through 1 and 2 Peter during our second service. Lunch provided by Mike & Nancy Hoffman Wednesday, 2/5 ACTIVE - Service evening at Midwest Food Bank. Meet at the DMV at 4:45pm. Check email for more details. WOW Valentine Dinner at Caleri’s Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 in the Dining Room. HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30pm in the church basement kitchen. Thursday, 2/6 Helping Hands will meet from 9am - noon. Young Group: Tuesday, 2/4 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at7 pm. Saturday, 2/8 - SALT & LIGHT Meal Prep and Delivery at the Fellowship Hall. HarvestCall - The 2025 HarvestCall Missionary Prayer Cards are available on the north hall bookshelves. Please take a pack and be prayerful for those serving in Jamaica, Japan and Mexico. Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 2/12 Family Night - Bros. Josh and Jason Moser will be speaking about how God worked on their South America trip. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza supper, with congregational singing beginning at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: February 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link National Church: Gateway Woods - There is a crucial need for houseparents. This is a great opportunity for mission-minded couples of any age who are ready to live out their faith with young people, many of whom have never heard about Jesus. For additional information see the attachment below or contact Bro. Dustin Hodel. The Silver Lining’s next reader-submitted article’s topic is “Faith in Dark Valleys: Describe how God sustained you or an acquaintance during a challenging season - drawing strength from his Word (Psalm 23:4)”. Contributions must be 600 words or less and emailed to features@acsilverlining.org by March 15, 2025 . AC Central The Doctrine of Discipline (2 of 2) - Around the Table ​Relational Wounds: A Block to Marital Intimacy - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2025 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held March 30 - April 4 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 5. 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 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

January Collection - Nursing Home Sunday, 1/26  Topical Study during the second service - This January is the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement. We will look at how this movement has impacted our church. Lunch provided by David & Sadie Leman Saturday, 2/1 - Ladies Coffee from 9 - 10:30am. The theme is "Fill My Cup" and all ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TPZD4492&v=7c4ede33a6 Young Group: Tuesday, 1/28 - Singing at Valley Court 7 pm. Friday, 1/31 - SALT and LIGHT Topical Study Night at Sam & Marjorie Bertschi’s at 7pm. New Converts - We rejoice with Abigail Hodel (Jeff & Jenny) and Makenzie Knepp (Jeremy & Melinda) as they have begun their repentance and walk with Jesus. Statement of Faith - the new Statement of Faith is available on the end tables in the north hall. The Prairie Choristers plan to sing some songs at our Good Friday and Easter services. If you would like to sing with them, Please email brother Phil at plhodel@gmail.com Looking Ahead: Sunday, 2/2 - Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 1 . In February and March, we will be going through 1 and 2 Peter during our second service. National Church: Lamar, MO Congregation - After much prayer regarding the future of the Lamar, MO congregation, the local brethren desire to make the brotherhood aware of the need for 4-5 singles/families to return the church to a sustainable condition and avoid some harder decisions in the near future. Please see the email attachment below for more information. Gateway Woods - There is a crucial need for houseparents. This is a great opportunity for mission-minded couples of any age who are ready to live out their faith with young people, many of whom have never heard about Jesus. For additional information see the attachment below or contact Bro. Dustin Hodel. AC Central The Doctrine of Discipline (1 of 2) - Around the Table ​Relational Wounds: A Block to Marital Intimacy - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2025 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held March 30 - April 4 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 5. 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 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

January Collection - Nursing Home Sunday, 1/19 Lunch provided by Bruce & Deb Fischer Roanoke has been invited to Gridley for a family hymn sing at church at 6:30 pm Young Group: Tuesday, 1/21 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 1/24 - SALT and LIGHT Guys/Girls Split Speaker Night at Rich & Julie Lindberg’s at 7pm. Saturday, 1/25 - Trail Life Leader Summit 10am-3pm at the Fellowship Hall. This is an adults-only event for anyone wanting to learn more about Trail Life in general and/or for anyone wanting to get involved with the local troop here at our church. The day will consist of a couple group lectures and a few small-group breakout sessions to learn about specific aspects of Trail Life. Please contact Byron Gerber for more information or to RSVP. The Prairie Choristers plan to sing some songs at our Good Friday and Easter services. If you would like to sing with them, Please email brother Phil at plhodel@gmail.com Altadena Collection: For those who would like to contribute to Altadena, you can put a check in our collection boxes written to the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church and put Altadena on the memo line OR you can give through the HarvestCall Disaster fund at the following link - https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=acwr&id=5 New Convert - We rejoice with Libby Hodel (Dustin & Mandy) as she has begun her repentance and walk with Jesus. The Ladies Coffee will be on Saturday, February 1st. Arrival time is 9:00 and it will end at 10:30. The theme is "Fill My Cup" and all ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TPZD4492&v=7c4ede33a6 Looking Ahead: Saturday, 2/1 - Ladies Coffee from 9 - 10:30am Sunday, 2/2 - Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 1 . In February and March, we will be going through 1 and 2 Peter during our second service. National Church: AC Central The Doctrine of Discipline (1 of 2) - Around the Table Welcoming Correction as a Disciple of Christ - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The 2025 Midwest Food Bank On-line Auction will be held March 30 - April 4 with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday April 5. 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 28th. Please contact Jon or Jill Fehr for donations and/or tickets. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com More opportunities to serve at Heart House on January 21 & 22: They are looking for volunteers to stain door trim and floorboards, and paint a small ceiling and door. Please use the following link to sign up if you’re available to serve in this way! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FADAB22A7F58-52007169-community 

January Collection - Nursing Home Sunday, 1/12 Lunch provided by Steve & Linda Pfister Tuesday, 1/14 - Wedding shower for Rachel Sauder & Samuel Owen, Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:30 pm. Wednesday, 1/15 HOPE will meet at the Nursing Home Multipurpose room from 6:30-8:30 pm. We will be doing Bible journaling, so girls are welcome to bring their Bibles and favorite colored pens/pencils/markers. WOW at Beer Shed at 7 pm. Scripture Memory meet at 7:15 pm Young Group: Tuesday, 1/14 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 1/17 - Bible Study/Worship Night at Eric and Jodi Hoffman’s at 7:00 pm Sunday, 1/19 - Roanoke has been invited to Gridley for a family hymn sing at church at 6:30 pm New Convert - We rejoice with Eleanor Carlson as she has begun her repentance and walk with the Lord. Elder Forums - Keep Bro Nate and the Elders and Deacons in your prayers as they meet for forums this week - Jan. 13-14th. Altadena Fire Update - Please see the attached letter for more details . High winds and uncontrolled fire have wreaked devastation and havoc on our community this past week. With gratitude and humility, we saw that our church still stands amidst blocks of smoldering ruins. We thank you for your prayers and would appreciate continued prayers. Saturday, 1/25 - Trail Life Leader Summit 10am-3pm at the Fellowship Hall. This is an adults-only event for anyone wanting to learn more about Trail Life in general and/or for anyone wanting to get involved with the local troop here at our church. The day will consist of a couple group lectures and a few small-group breakout sessions to learn about specific aspects of Trail Life. Please contact Byron Gerber for more information or to RSVP. The Ladies Coffee will be on Saturday, February 1st. Arrival time is 9:00 and it will end at 10:30. The theme is "Fill My Cup" and all ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TPZD4492&v=7c4ede33a6 Effective January 2025, our church will no longer provide milk for lunches .​ If those serving lunch choose to provide milk, 12 - half gallons of 1% has been more than plenty. Depending on where it is purchased, the approximate cost for milk will range from $20 to $35. Looking Ahead: Saturday, 2/1 - Ladies Coffee from 9 - 10:30am National Church Sunday School Curriculum Update - Thankful that nearly 500 lessons have been written in the last two years. Thank you to those who are working on this here in our congregation. They plan to have the remaining 220 lessons completed by December 2025. Lessons can be accessed in their current format on the following website. https://www.apostolicchristian.org/curriculum-project Additional help for review, copyright and apologetics would be appreciated - brothers and sisters willing to spend 2-5 hours a week. To volunteer, please sign up clicking the Volunteer button on our website by January 19. AC Central Age of Accountability - Around the Table Welcoming Correction as a Disciple of Christ - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve Salem4youth has a few projects that they could use some help with. First is to help install a walk-in freezer in their cafeteria and another is installing a metal ceiling in the wood working shop. There are some additional smaller repair projects to accomplish as well. The plan is to do this work the weeks of January 6-10 and January 13-17, 8am-3pm. If you have any availability those days, please contact Jerome Witzig at jwitzig@salem4youth.com.

January Collection - Nursing Home Sunday, 1/05 Prayer Gathering at 9:00am - All are welcome to join in beginning our day of worship in prayer in the intermediate Sunday School room. Lunch provided by Brad & Cheryl Baurer Wednesday, 1/8 - Family Night - Bro. Bill Schmidgall from Fairbury will be doing a presentation on HarvestCall’s Child Sponsorship Program . The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza supper, with congregational singing beginning at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: January 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link Thursday, 1/9 - Helping Hands will meet from 9am-Noon. Young Group: Tuesday, 1/7 - Singing at the Eureka Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 1/10 - SALT and LIGHT Combined Bible Study at 7pm at Eric and Jodi Hoffman’s home. Save the date : There will be a Ladies Coffee on February 1st from 9-10:30 Effective January 2025, our church will no longer provide milk for lunches . If those serving lunch choose to provide milk, 12 - half gallons of 1% has been more than plenty. Depending on where it is purchased, the approximate cost for milk will range from $20 to $35. Christmas Card Exchange - Reminder to check your folder for Christmas cards in the exchange area which has been set up by the women’s restroom in the North hall. Please have all your cards collected today as the files will be removed after church. National Church Sunday School Curriculum Update - Thankful that nearly 500 lessons have been written in the last two years. Thank you to those who are working on this here in our congregation. They plan to have the remaining 220 lessons completed by December 2025. Lessons can be accessed in their current format on the following website. https://www.apostolicchristian.org/curriculum-project Additional help for review, copyright and apologetics would be appreciated - brothers and sisters willing to spend 2-5 hours a week. To volunteer, please sign up clicking the Volunteer button on our website by January 19. AC Central Age of Accountability - Around the Table Walking through Disappointment with Our Kids - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve Salem4youth has a few projects that they could use some help with. First is to help install a walk-in freezer in their cafeteria and another is installing a metal ceiling in the wood working shop. There are some additional smaller repair projects to accomplish as well. The plan is to do this work the weeks of January 6-10 and January 13-17, 8am-3pm. If you have any availability those days, please contact Jerome Witzig at jwitzig@salem4youth.com.

December Collection - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation per person for maintenance is $400. Sunday, 12/29 Lunch provided by Clark & Lisa Leman Tuesday, 12/31 - New Year’s Eve Service at 7:30pm - No Wednesday Night service this week. Thursday, 1/2 - Funeral for Bob Scherer at 11:00 am, visitation prior to service 9:30 - 10:45 Young Group: Tuesday, 12/31 - New Year’s Eve get together at Bloomington Fellowship Hall, check your email for details. Elder Forums - Keep the Elders and Deacons in your prayers as they meet for forums in January. Specifically, pray for Bro. Frank (he will attend Jan. 3-4th) and Bro. Nate (he will attend Jan. 13-14th). Sunday School Curriculum Update - Thankful that nearly 500 lessons have been written in the last two years. Thank you to those who are working on this here in our congregation. They plan to have the remaining 220 lessons completed by December 2025. Lessons can be accessed in their current format on the following website. https://www.apostolicchristian.org/curriculum-project Additional help for review, copyright and apologetics would be appreciated - brothers and sisters willing to spend 2-5 hours a week. To volunteer, please sign up clicking the Volunteer button on our website by January 19. Effective January 2025, our church will no longer provide milk for lunches . If those serving lunch choose to provide milk, 12 - half gallons of 1% has been more than plenty. Depending on where it is purchased, the approximate cost for milk will range from $20 to $35. Information Request - When you have a child newly engaged, please contact Patty Hodel with names of bride and groom and the date they are getting married to keep our bulletin board updated. Christmas Card Exchange - Reminder to check your folder for Christmas cards in the exchange area which has been set up by the women’s restroom in the North hall. Please have all your cards collected by January 5th as the files will be removed after church that day.. Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 1/8 - Family Night - Bro. Bill Schmidgall from Fairbury will be doing a presentation on HarvestCall’s Child Sponsorship Program. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza supper, with congregational singing beginning at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: January 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link National Church Save the Date - ALive 2025 will be over Memorial Day (May 23rd - May 26th). AC Central The Incarnation - Around the Table Walking through Disappointment with Our Kids - Breaking Bread  Grafted Gathering - Past Events

December Collection - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation per person for maintenance is $400. Sunday, 12/22 1st Service - Mark Lindberg (Chicago) plans to have the service. Lunch provided by Dan & Kim Maher Wednesday, 12/25 - Christmas Day Service at 9:30am We rejoice with Lydia Wettstein (Ed and Steph) as she has begun her repentance and walk with the Lord. Information Request - When you have a child newly engaged, please contact Patty Hodel with names of bride and groom and the date they are getting married to keep our bulletin board updated. Christmas Card Exchange - Reminder to check your folder for Christmas cards in the exchange area which has been set up by the women’s restroom in the North hall. Feel free to use the folders to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. Looking Ahead: Tuesday, 12/31 - New Years Eve Service, no Wednesday, 1/1 service National Church: Save the Date - ALive 2025 will be over Memorial Day (May 23rd - May 26th). AC Central The Incarnation - replay - Around the Table Understanding ADHD in Adults - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve: LifePoints’ End of the Year Update is attached below. GriefShare, a faith based grief ministry program , will be held at Goodfield Fellowship Hall starting Jan. 13, 2025 for 13 consecutive weeks from 6:30-8:30pm. This program is for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, child or close family member and is a safe space to share struggles through videos and participant interaction. Contact goodfieldgriefshare@gmail.com for more information. Scholarship Opportunity - A gentleman, who was deeply touched by some of the young people from one of our church communities, has provided a scholarship to students from any of our churches in Illinois, enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited college, university, or certificate program pursuing a degree in a field that would be beneficial to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, Apostolic Christian LifePoints, and Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services, Please contact Bro. Frank for more info. https://accounseling.org/scholarship/

December Collection - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation per person for maintenance is $400. Sunday, 12/15 1st Service - Doug Banwart (St. Louis) plans to have the service. 2nd service - Memorandum - Mark Streitmatter (Bloomington) plans to assist. A copy of the memorandum is attached - feel free to print this off and bring it to church if you would like to follow along. Lunch provided by Randy & Carol Feucht Wednesday, 12/18 Prairie Choristers and the Youth Choir will be presenting "For You," a program of Christmas songs, hymns, and scripture. The program will begin at 7:30 and is identical to last Wednesday’s program. All are welcome and encouraged to invite friends and members of the community. Young Group: Tuesday, 12/17 - Singing at Valley Court (Caroling outside their duplexes going door to door) at 7pm. 2025 Lunch Serving List & Funeral Call List Updates: Anyone wanting to have their name added or removed from the Sunday Lunch Serving List OR the Funeral Call List should contact Cheryl Baurer (309-645-7505) before 12/1/24. 2025 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online (https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. For the 2024 Christmas season, a Christmas card exchange area has been set up by the bookshelves near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use. Feel free to use the folders to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. Best efforts have been used to make sure everyone in the church has a folder. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 12/25 - Christmas Day Service at 9:30a.m Tuesday, 12/31 - New Years Eve Service, no Wednesday, 1/1 service National Church AC Central Now live: our new Statement of Faith - Around the Table Understanding ADHD in Adults - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve GriefShare, a faith based grief ministry program , will be held at Goodfield Fellowship Hall starting Jan. 13, 2025 for 13 consecutive weeks from 6:30-8:30pm. This program is for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, child or close family member and is a safe space to share struggles through videos and participant interaction. Contact goodfieldgriefshare@gmail.com for more information.  Scholarship Opportunity - A gentleman, who was deeply touched by some of the young people from one of our church communities, has provided a scholarship to students from any of our churches in Illinois, enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited college, university, or certificate program pursuing a degree in a field that would be beneficial to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, Apostolic Christian LifePoints, and Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services, Please contact Bro. Frank for more info. https://accounseling.org/scholarship/

December Collection - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation per person for maintenance is $400. Sunday, 12/8 Daren Metz (Gridley) plans to have the 1st service. Sunday School Christmas Program during second service. SS students will be eating lunch before the congregation at 10:40 to allow for them to return to their classrooms to prepare for the program. Parents of young students should meet their student in the dining room to help get their food. Students are to return to their classrooms at 11:15. Parents of younger children are encouraged to assist in getting them there on time. Lunch provided by Tim and Peg Stoller Wednesday, 12/11 On December 11 and 18, the Prairie Choristers and the Youth Choir will be presenting "For You," a program of Christmas songs, hymns, and scripture. The identical programs will begin at 7:30. All are welcome and encouraged to invite friends and members of the community. Young Group: Tuesday, 12/10 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home Front Lobby at 7pm. Friday, 12/13 - SALT & LIGHT Christmas Party at Ed & Bonnie Sauder’s. We rejoice with Josh Tibbs as he has begun his walk with the Lord in repentance. His parents are Jeff & Jayme and grandparents Jim & Julie. The National Brotherhood Operations Fund is currently underfunded. This fund is the primary support for Onward Media (including AC Central), Elders Teaching Resource, and many national church / Elder Body expenses. As you consider your end-of-year giving, prayerfully consider this current need. Please see the attached brochure for more information. You can give online at apostolicchristian.org/donate or drop a check in our boxes with "National Operational Fund" on the memo line. For the 2024 Christmas season, a Christmas card exchange area has been set up by the bookshelves near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use. Feel free to use the folders to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. Best efforts have been used to make sure everyone in the church has a folder. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. 2025 Lunch Serving List & Funeral Call List Updates: Anyone wanting to have their name added or removed from the Sunday Lunch Serving List OR the Funeral Call List should contact Cheryl Baurer (309-645-7505) before 12/1/24. 2025 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online (https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Newly Elected Positions: Church Trustee - Clark & Lisa Leman Fellowship Hall Trustee - Cory & Gini Gerber Nominating Committee - Duane & Rachel Schroeder Nursing Home Board Member - Steve Pfister Looking Ahead: Sunday, 12/15 - 1st Service - Doug Banwart (St. Louis) plans to have the service. 2nd service - Memorandum - Mark Streitmatter (Bloomington) plans to assist. Wednesday, 12/18 - Prairie Chorister and Youth Choir Christmas Programs Wednesday, 12/25 - Christmas Day Service at 9:30a.m Tuesday, 12/31 - New Years Eve Service, no Wednesday, January 1st service National Church: AC Central Now live: our new Statement of Faith - Around the Table Know Your Body: Hormones & Mental Health - Breaking Bread Grafted Gathering - Past Events Other Ways to Learn and Serve The final Red Cross blood drive of the year will be held on Tuesday Dec.10th from 11:30-4:30 at the Park Building in Roanoke. If you would like to donate, you can sign up by going to www.redcrossblood.org, calling 1-800-REDCROSS or by texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491. The next blood drive in Roanoke will be held on May 6th 2025. Scholarship Opportunity - A gentleman, who was deeply touched by some of the young people from one of our church communities, has provided a scholarship to students from any of our churches in Illinois, enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited college, university, or certificate program pursuing a degree in a field that would be beneficial to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, Apostolic Christian LifePoints, and Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services, Please contact Bro. Frank for more info. https://accounseling.org/scholarship/