Weekly Announcements

March Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/30 Pre-Communion Message during second service. Lunch provided by Jim & Cheryl Wacker New Convert - We rejoice with Letty Leman (Bro. Fred & Sis. Jodi) as she has begun her repentance and walk with the Lord. Church Small Groups - There will be a sign up sheet on the ladies bulletin board for church small groups for anyone interested in participating for spring/summer and fall/winter. Please sign up by March 30. If you have any questions regarding small groups please contact Brenda Martin. Roanoke Church Family Camping Weekend - It has been brought up to reintroduce the Roanoke family camping weekend where families from our Roanoke church are invited to camp Friday and Saturday night with a breakfast and church service on Sunday morning. They would like to gauge interest and ask that if you are interested - please complete the following Google Form which includes more information by April 10th.. Google Form for Interest in Camping Wednesday, 4/2 HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30 in the dining room. The girls should bring heavy-duty scissors for flower arranging. ACTIVE will meet in the Bible class room at 7:30 pm. WOW will meet at Bertschi’s Land at 7 pm Thursday, 4/3 Helping Hands will meet from 9am - 12. Friday, 4/4 - Ladies Night will be at 7:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall. The theme is My Anchor Holds and ACCFS will be talking about common concerns regarding mental health. All ladies, high school age and above are welcome to attend and you are welcome to invite a friend or neighbor. Please sign up on the link. Perfect Potluck Ladies Night April 4th SignUp Saturday, 4/5 - Cemetery Clean Up - 8:00am - Please bring rakes, large garbage containers, and lots of weed trimmers. Please remove any grave decorations that you would like to keep before cleanup . Wednesday, 4/9 - Family Night - God’s Faithfulness in a Believers Life - Personal testimonies. 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: April Family Night Pizza Sign Up Young Group: Tuesday, 4/1- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Friday, 4/4 SALT/LIGHT Guys - Bonfire at Wyatt Gerber’s SALT/LIGHT Ladies - Ladies Night at the Fellowship Hall Looking Ahead: April 6th - Sunday School Easter Program Saturday, April 12 - Testimonies - Singing begins at 6:30. Testimonies will be in the following order: Robert Blunier, Cara Manning, Liz Hodel, Nick Hofmann, Lucy Kaufman Testimonies will be available live on AC Central Sunday 4/14 Baptisms during second service. Communion at 6:00 pm - Bro. Wayne Hartzler (Rittman) 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. April 18th - Good Friday Service at 7:15pm - There will be a singing following the service at the Fellowship Hall. We plan to sing out of the “Hymns of Easter”, a hymnal created by AC Publications which compiles applicable hymns from existing Apostolic Christian hymn books. There will be an ice cream snack following the singing. All are welcome! April 20th - Easter Sunday - There will be a 7:15 early service, 8:30 breakfast and then 9:30 service and Sunday School. There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. There are opportunities to help with the Easter breakfast here: Easter Breakfast Help and Food Sign Up National Church AC Central Around the Table - Leadership roles explained Breaking Bread - Habit Formation Other Ways to Learn and Serve Volunteer Opportunities at LifePoints - There are online sign up sheets for March - June to Volunteer in a number of areas. Please go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/Vol.asp to see these opportunities and find links to the online sign up sheets. 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. 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 Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/23 Bible Study during second service on 2 Peter 3 Lunch provided by Matt & Jana Gastman Church Small Groups - There will be a sign up sheet on the ladies bulletin board for church small groups for anyone interested in participating for spring/summer and fall/winter. Please sign up by March 30. If you have any questions regarding small groups please contact Brenda Martin. Ladies Night will be on Friday, April 4th at 7:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall. The theme is My Anchor Holds and ACCFS will be talking about common concerns regarding mental health. All ladies, high school age and above are welcome to attend and you are welcome to invite a friend or neighbor. Please sign up on the link. Perfect Potluck Ladies Night April 4th SignUp Young Group: Tuesday, 3/25- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 3/28 - SALT/LIGHT Worldview Night at Martha Braker’s home at 7pm. Looking Ahead: March 30th - Pre-Communion Message during second service. April 4th - Ladies Night at 7 pm April 6th - Sunday School Easter Program April 12 and 13th - Testimonies and Baptisms of Liz Hodel, Lucy Kaufman, Nick Hoffman, Robert Blunier and Cara (Blunier) Manning. April 13th - Communion April 18th - Good Friday Service at 7:15pm - There will be a singing following the service at the Fellowship Hall. We plan to sing out of the “Hymns of Easter”, a hymnal created by AC Publications which compiles applicable hymns from existing Apostolic Christian hymn books. There will be an ice cream snack following the singing. All are welcome! April 20th - Easter Sunday - There will be a 7:15 early service, 8:30 breakfast and then 9:30 service and Sunday School. There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. More details to follow. Church Photo Directory. - Reminder, If your photo is missing, 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). The household photo is used in the printed directory while the individual photos are included in the digital directory found in the church app.Click the following link to view the draft copy - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WW9Q-AIYrw-y3Krol4YyWR2607Dw7EUy/view?usp=sharing National Church AC Central Around the Table - A compassionate and Biblical response to LGBTQ issues Breaking Bread - Habit Formation Other Ways to Learn and Serve Opportunity to visit Israel - Doug Banwart from St. Louis church has organized a trip to Israel for June 2026. If you are interested, see attachment. There are also some fliers in the north hall. Volunteer Opportunities at LifePoints - There are online sign up sheets for March - June to Volunteer in a number of areas. Please go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/Vol.asp to see these opportunities and find links to the online sign up sheets. Nanny Position in Metamora - We have been made aware of a need for a nanny for a boy with special needs in Metamora. This would be before and after school and then full time in the summer. If you are interested, please contact Frank for more information. 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. 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. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

March Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/16 Bible Study during second service on 2 Peter 2 Lunch provided by Scott & Bev Luginbuhl Church Small Groups - There will be a sign up sheet on the ladies bulletin board for church small groups for anyone interested in participating for spring/summer and fall/winter. Please sign up by March 30. If you have any questions regarding small groups please contact Brenda Martin. Ladies Night will be on Friday, April 4th at 7:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall. The theme is My Anchor Holds and ACCFS will be talking about common concerns regarding mental health. All ladies, high school age and above are welcome to attend and you are welcome to invite a friend or neighbor. Please sign up on the link. Perfect Potluck Ladies Night April 4th SignUp Wednesday, 3/19 HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30 in the basement kitchen. WOW at Beer Shed at 7 pm. ACTIVE will meet in the Church Dining Room/Kitchen at 7:15 to bake cookies for the congregation after the service. Young Group: Tuesday, 3/18- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 3/21 - SALT/LIGHT Topical Bible Study Looking Ahead: April 4th - Ladies Night at 7 pm April 12 and 13th - Testimonies and Baptisms of Liz Hodel, Lucy Kaufman and Nick Hoffman. April 13th - Communion Church Photo Directory. - Reminder, If your photo is missing, 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). The household photo is used in the printed directory while the individual photos are included in the digital directory found in the church app. National Church: AC Central A compassionate and biblical response to LGBTQ issues - Around the Table Anxiety and Our Youth: Instruction - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Opportunity to visit Israel - Doug Banwart from St. Louis church has organized a trip to Israel for June 2026. If you are interested, there are some fliers in the north hall. Nanny Position in Metamora - We have been made aware of a need for a nanny for a boy with special needs in Metamora. This would be before and after school and then full time in the summer. If you are interested, please contact Frank for more information. 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. 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. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

March Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/9 Bible Study during second service on 2 Peter 1 Lunch provided by Greg & Shar Moser 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. There are some Berean Prison Ministry Bible Studies ready to be graded, on the table in the North Hall. Save the Date for Ladies Night - April 4th at 7 pm Wednesday, 3/12 March Family Night - Scripture Memory Year-End Program - will be held on March 12th. The evening will begin with a 6:00 supper, congregational singing beginning at 6:45 followed by the Scripture Memory Year End Program at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: March 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link **The pizza order will be called in at 9:00 Tuesday morning, so please sign up before then. And, please include any friends or family who will be joining us for pizza. Thursday, 3/13 Helping Hands from 9 - noon. Young Group: Tuesday, 3/4- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 3/7 - Worship Night with Gridley and Bloomington Looking Ahead: April 12 and 13th - Testimonies and Baptisms of Liz Hodel, Lucy Kaufman and Nick Hoffman. National Church: AC Central Answering your questions about evangelism & discipleship - Around the Table ​Anxiety and Our Youth: Instruction - Breaking Bread 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. 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. Jon Fehr 309-275-4573(c) jonfehr@samleman.com or Jill Fehr 309-261-4711(c) jkfehr66@gmail.com

March Collection - LifePoints Sunday, 3/2 Prayer Gathering 9:00 am - All are welcome to begin our day of worship in prayer. Meet in the intermediate Sunday School Room. The Bible class will be singing their ACYF songs for the church directly following the morning service Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 5 Lunch provided by Dan & Donna Schwind Thank you - The church trustees want to sincerely thank each one who helped with the church cleaning this week. It is always a blessing to work together to care for our church building. 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. Tuesday, 3/4 through Friday 3/7 Elder Conference in Bradford - Prayers are much appreciated for Bro. Frank and the elders as they meet for the winter conference. Wednesday, 3/5 HOPE will meet during church in the church basement. WOW will meet at the Bertschi shed at 7 pm. ACTIVE will meet - details to come. Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 in the church dining room. Thursday, 3/6 Funeral for Bro. Gene Hangartner will be held at 10 am on Thursday, March 6th. Visitation will be from 4-7 on Wednesday at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and from 9 - 9:45am on Thursday before the funeral at church. Young Group: Tuesday, 3/4- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7 pm. Friday, 3/7 - Worship Night with Gridley and Bloomington Helping Hands is changed to March 13th from 9 - noon. Looking Ahead: March Family Night - Scripture Memory Year-End Program - will be held on March 12th. The evening will begin with a 6:00 supper, congregational singing beginning at 6:45 followed by the Scripture Memory Year End Program at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: March 2025 Family Night Sign-Up Link Testimonies and Baptisms : We rejoice with Liz Hodel, Lucy Kaufman and Nick Hoffman as they confess they are at peace with God and man. We look forward to their testimonies and baptisms which are planned for April 12 and 13. National Church: Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - A major wind and hailstorm has caused the need for a new roof on the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. The roof replacement project will be patterned after the Harvest Call winter rebuilding ministry and is planned to start on May 25th. Additional information and a sign-up link follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Job Opportunity - The Woodhaven Retirement Community, the Apostolic Christian Church sponsored senior living facility in Livonia, MI is looking for a successor for its long-time Executive Director. To apply online, go to https://miniurl.com/Woodhaven4U . The application deadline is April 26. Please email: woodhaven4u@gmail.com for more information or to receive the full job description. 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/ . AC Central Answering your questions about evangelism & discipleship - Around the Table Anxiety and Our Youth: A Story - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Roanoke Benson High School is sponsoring their yearly blood drive on March 7th from 9am - 2 pm. . To sign up, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ROANOKE or call the high school at 309-923-8401, ext 1207 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, 2/23 Bible Study during second service on 1 Peter 4. Lunch provided by Curt & Jenell Hodel Young Group: Tuesday, 2/25- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at7 pm. Friday 2/28 - SALT & LIGHT Guys/Girls Split Speaker Night at Matt & Jennifer Feucht’s at 7pm. Saturday 3/1 Church Cleaning at 9am Friday, 2/28 and Saturday, 3/1 - Annual Church Cleaning: Church cleaning will be 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. New Convert: We rejoice with Haley Hodel (Nate and Jamie) as she has begun her repentance and walk with Jesus. Testimonies and Baptisms : We rejoice with Liz Hodel, Lucy Kaufman and Nick Hoffman as they confess they are at peace with God and man. We look forward to their testimonies and baptisms which are planned for April 12 and 13. National Church: Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - A major wind and hailstorm has caused the need for a new roof on the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. The roof replacement project will be patterned after the Harvest Call winter rebuilding ministry and is planned to start on May 25th. Additional information and a sign-up link follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Job Opportunity - The Woodhaven Retirement Community, the Apostolic Christian Church sponsored senior living facility in Livonia, MI is looking for a successor for its long-time Executive Director. To apply online, go to https://miniurl.com/Woodhaven4U . The application deadline is April 26. Please email: woodhaven4u@gmail.com for more information or to receive the full job description. 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/. AC Central Answering your questions about evangelism & discipleship - Around the Table ​Anxiety and Our Youth: A Story - Breaking Bread Other Ways to Learn and Serve Roanoke Benson High School is sponsoring their yearly blood drive on March 7th from 9am - 2 pm. . To sign up, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ROANOKE or call the high school at 309-923-8401, ext 1207 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, 2/16 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