09/28/25 Announcements

September Collection - Cemetery Fund


Sunday, 9/28

  • First Service - Bros Robert Hermann (Princeville), Doug Banwart (St. Louis), Clark Stoller (Gridley)
  • Second Service - David Bertschi and Hattie Hodel’s wedding - All are welcome to attend.
  • 12:30pm - Song Service
  • 1:00pm wedding service (This will allow extra time for fellowship, cleanup of the lunch room, and extra time for out of town guests to arrive.)
  • Lunch Provided by Nathan & Jamie Hodel


Wednesday, 10/1

  • HOPE will meet  at Bri Yordy's from 7:15-8:30. See your email for details.
  • ACTIVE will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 7:30.
  • WOW will meet at Beer's shed at 7:00,


Thursday, 10/2

  • Helping Hands will meet from 9am to Noon.


Young Group:

  • Tuesday, 9/30- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm.
  • Friday, 10/3 - SALT/LIGHT Split Speaker Night at 7pm.
  • Friday, 10/3 - Sunday 10/5 - College Weekend


Scripture Memory Class  will begin for this school year on Wednesday evening, October 15th. It is for all students grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Information will be emailed to families soon.


The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir will present a Christmas program  on two Wednesday nights: December 10 and 17. Youth Choir is for students from third grade through high school. Practices are held on Sunday mornings at 9:05 in the Choir Room. If you have a child who would like to sing, please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com  Prairie Choristers will practice on Wednesday nights after church services. Singers of high school age and older are welcome. Please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com if you would like to sing.


The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. Please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911).  Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link


God’s Design for Men and Women - This will be a 2 part series during the second service on October 5th and 12th. Part 1 (10/5) will cover Genesis 2-3, creation and the fall. Part 2 (10/12) will cover the New Testament application of the creation story.


Sunday, 10/12 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria -  We leave from the West parking lot at 8:15, and return in time for our morning service.  We appreciate singing help. 


Looking Ahead:

  • Sunday, 10/5 - Communion at the Nursing Home at 1:30pm
  • October 18-19 - Testimonies and Baptisms - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher


National Church

  • Rochester Guesthouse Caretaker Need - This guesthouse was established for use by those who are receiving medical care in Rochester, Minnesota. A resident caretaker of the home who doubles as the host to guests staying about ⅓ of the evenings is needed. If you are interested, please visit with Bro. Frank.
  • Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link
  • 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference
  • Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction.  This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information. The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00.
  • Sister Heart (women’s hymn sing) is a weekend for women to gather in fellowship, lifting their voices in song, worship, and praise to God. The 10th Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15–16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. Please save the date and registration information will be available by the end of May. Our church contact person is Leah Walder.
  • AC Central
  • Around the Table - Practical Apologetics
  • Breaking Bread - The Life Curve: A Needed Conversation from a Father to His Son
  • Past Events - General Conference 2025


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