October Collection - Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund

Sunday, 10/12 - 

• Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria -  We leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and return in time for our morning service.  We appreciate singing help. 
• Second Service - God’s Design for Men and Women - Part 2 will cover the New Testament application of the creation story.
• Lunch Provided by Ben & Janet Leman

Wednesday, 10/15

• HOPE & ACTIVE will meet for their annual worship night at Nate & Jamie Hodel’s shed from 6:45-8:30. Supper will be served. Students are encouraged to bring a friend or classmate to join in the evening.
• WOW at Bertschi’s at 7:00
• Scripture Memory begins - Students Kindergarten through 5th grade should meet in the church dining room at 7:15. Students should be picked up promptly after services.

Saturday, 10/18 - Testimonies - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher

• Craig Stickling (Peoria) will be here to assist with testimonies. 
• Following testimonies, we would like to extend an invite to the Church to join with the Young Group for a time of worship at Nate & Jamie Hodels shed. Please bring a chair and snack to share and join us in magnifying the Lord. All are welcome!

Young Group:

• Tuesday, 10/14- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm.
• Friday, 10/17 - Taylor Invite
• Saturday, 10/18 
• Volunteer at Midwest Foodbank from 9-11am
• Testimonies with a singing following at Nate & Jamie Hodel’s

Note from Kayla Hoffman - I would like to thank the church for providing me a wonderful environment to grow up in and a foundation that I can take with me everywhere I go. I'm thankful that I get to carry the love I've received in Roanoke and share it with all those I meet. I appreciate the support and care this community has given me. I look forward to continuing to serve with the body of Christ and with Andrew as I move. May God bless you all. 

Belvidere Family Connect Day - Jonathan & Megan Hodel are looking for a group to join them in an annual visit to Belvidere church for Family Connect day on October 26th.  It’s an opportunity for their church to connect with church families and individuals from downstate.  Families with young children and young adults as well as Sunday school teachers and song leaders are all encouraged to attend. Please contact Jonathan or Megan if you’d like to attend.

College Care Packages - As a church body, we would like to remember our college students by praying for them, encouraging them and sending a small care package. If you would like to send a care package, you can pick up an envelope containing your student’s information on the bulletin board in the back hallway. Thanks in advance for your generosity and please be intentional about reaching out to them within 2-3 weeks of receiving their information.

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

Looking Ahead:

• October 29 - Family Night “God’s Fame Among the Nations” - Nate and Rachel Mueller will speak about the missionary work they were involved with in PNG.

National Church

• LifePoints Employment Opportunities - LifePoints has a need for RNs, DSPs and a Maintenance Assistant. Use the following link to apply and to see full job descriptions. LifePoints Careers Link
• 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.
• AC Central
• Around the Table - What we know and believe about the Bible
• Breaking Bread - Beyond Symptom Reduction
• Past Events - General Conference 2025