12/31/23 Announcements

December’s 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 amount per person for maintenance fees is $400


Sunday, 12/31

  • New Year’s Eve Service - 2nd service (no evening service)
  • Lunch Provided by Landon & Katie Isaia


Wednesday, 1/3

  • HOPE will meet from 7:15-8:30 at Joyce Hodel's home. See email for details.


Thursday, 1/4

  • Helping Hands will meet 9am - 12


Friday, 1/5

  • The Young Group will be gathering for Bible study next Friday night Jan 5th at 7pm.  They will be covering Revelation 17 and it will be held at Jonathan & Megan Hodel's


Wednesday, 1/10

  • Family Night - Please plan to come to family night.  Greg & Shar & Joanna Moser will be speaking on the topic "Our Adoption Journey."  Pizza will be served at 6:30 in the dining room, with singing beginning at 7:15, and the presentation at 7:30.  Please sign-up for pizza on the following link: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/UEIT9253 


The Elder Forums will be the 5th-6th and prayers would be appreciated. Some of the discussions will center around topics such as: what does it mean to be "A Body of Believers Bound Together?",  Divorce and Remarriage, Spiritual Health, Statement of Faith, Discipline, Leading with Integrity, etc. A summary of the forums will be given during the 2nd service on 1/14.


Berean Prison Ministry Bible studies are available and ready for grading.


Peoria Rescue Mission is in need of used winter coats, as well as hats and gloves, especially for men. There are collection boxes in all four doorways if you have used but nice winter coats to donate. We would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you and God Bless.


Thank you from Pat Sauder - To my dear church family, I am truly humbled by the generous monetary gifts & all the deeds of kindness, calls, texts, cards & gifts throughout my illness & during the loss of my dear sis-in-law Cynthia. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! God bless you richly. Much love, Pat Sauder


The Bible Class/Young Group is planning a ski trip to Cascade on Saturday, February 3rd.  There are a few seats left on the bus.  Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAEA82AA2FCCF8-46773435-sunday#/.  Contact Eric or Jodi Hoffman for details.


Looking Ahead

  • Saturday, January 27th - Benefit for Dustin Hodel - More details to come later.


National Church

  • Sarasota Church January 27 Meal and a Commemoration - On January 27, 2024, the Sarasota Church will have been assembling in our present church for fifty years. We would like to extend an invitation to all who have worshiped with us at any time during the last fifty years to join in an evening of fellowship, remembrance, and thankfulness for God’s goodness. We invite everyone to worship with us on Sunday also.  Please reply to Bro. Bill Stoller if you plan to attend on Saturday evening at 309-231-3663.
  • 2024 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference will be February 2nd-3rd in Rittman, OH hosted by ACCFS. The theme is Knowing God in Marriage and registration is required. More information as well as registration can be found at www.accounseling.org/marriageconference2024 .
  •  ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. Intentional time to cultivate your discipleship to Jesus and be equipped with the tools to invite others to be His disciples.  For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/
  • AC Central
  • Bible Translations (1 of 2) - Around the Table
  • Christmas Hymns: Hope Captured and Celebrated in Song - Breaking Bread
  • Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events


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