05/26/24 Announcements

May’s Collection -  ACCFS - a servant agency of our national church with 3 areas of focus - counseling, church outreach and resources for the Elder Boby. For more information, see the attachment below.


Sunday 5/26

  • Bro. Andy Feucht (Bloomington) will have the AM service.
  • Lunch provided by Jim and Marge Braker


Memorial Day Attachment - This Memorial Day weekend, as we remember those we love who have passed and those who have served our country with our appreciation and respect, may we praise God for the blessings we enjoy in this country. Attached, please read the true story of Roy Wittmer who grew up in our Roanoke church and is buried in our cemetery. (shared by Bro. Rich Bertschi) 

Please continue to keep our Bible class juniors and seniors and their parents in your prayers. They will be volunteering and serving in Viper, Ky. Please pray for traveling safety, no injuries or accidents, that we’d be a blessing to the community, personal spiritual growth and that we’d all have servant hearts. Thank you for lifting us up! -The Juniors and Seniors and Parents 

Friday, 5/31

  • SALT & LIGHT - Bowling at the Christian Center


Our summer VBS will be held Monday June 3rd - Friday June 7th
. The schedule for topics and guest speakers is posted on the bulletin boards. Please be prayerful that the Spirit will lead these brothers as they prepare their messages for us. Singing will begin at 6:45 PM. 


Looking Ahead

  • 6/3 -6/7 - Vacation Bible School
  • Thursday, 6/6 - Helping Hands 9am - 3pm
  • Sunday, 6/9 - Belvidere church- Jonathan & Megan Hodel plan to visit Belvidere church to join them for a day of worship. They would welcome any visitors from Roanoke including song leaders and Sunday school teachers willing to serve. If you are interested in joining them please let them know.
  • 6/7-6/9 - Sr. High Boys and Girls Camps
  • 6/14-6/16 - Jr. High Boys


National Church

  • Friday, 6/21 - The Haiti Dairy Farm Benefit Dinner will be held in Rittman, OH. Please register by June 10th at the following website: https://www.harvestcall.org/awareness-events
  • Saturday, 7/13 - HarvestCall Proclaim & Serve Conference will be held in Bluffton, IN. To register and learn more about the conference go to  https://www.proclaimandserve.org/
  • AC Central
  • Trusting in Scripture - Around the Table
  • Making Peace with Pain (Part 1 of 2) - Breaking Bread
  • AC Medical Fellowship Conference - Past Events
  • Discipleship Conference - Past Events


Other Ways to Learn and Serve

  • The nursing home is in need of volunteer drivers to transport residents to doctor appointments and at times, pick them up from hospitals. This is a tremendous service to our residents and we have been struggling to continue it. Please consider this opportunity and call the nursing home if you are able to help.
  • Believe Jesus Ministries in Fairbury is having an open house on June 8 from 11:30am - 4pm. To learn more about this new ministry opportunity, please see the attached brochure or go to www.BelieveJesusMinistries.org
  • The Walk for Amy will be Saturday, June 1 Following is a signup for food/help donations - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4FA9AC2CA7F58-49633318-walk