Weekly Announcements

June Collection - Operational Fund- On the national level, this fund pays for elder forums, elder teaching resources, Onward Media (which includes AC Central), etc. On the local level, this fund pays for Roanoke minister travel, Ladies’ and Men’s events, All Church Christmas caroling and other events that involve the entire church, Silver Lining subscriptions, assistance as needed for the Young Group, Counseling material, etc. Sunday, 6/8 Lunch Provided by Frank & Kathy Sauder Wednesday, 6/11 Cemetery Volunteer Help Needed - from 9-noon We plan to continue each week until Labor Day. Please text Greg Moser at 309-573-6891 if you are able to help so he can plan accordingly. Young Group: Tuesday, 6/10 - Singing at the Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 6/13 - SALT/LIGHT Ecclesiastes Bible Study at Clark & Lisa Leman’s at 7:00pm. Blessed Milestone - We rejoice with Chuck and Rita Hodel as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Looking Ahead: June 29 Senior Breakfast Sunday School Picnic August 22/23 - 2025 Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home - Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person. National Church Anabaptism at 500 Event - On Saturday, June 28, from 8:30am to noon at the Washington, Illinois Apostolic Christian Church, we’ll explore key moments in Anabaptist and Apostolic Christian history through three engaging talks and guided group discussions. To register go to Registration Link for Anabaptism at 500 Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . ALL are encouraged to come and be inspired, be challenged, and be better equipped to share the gospel. Learn more and register before the July 7 deadline at https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ General Conference will be on a Saturday, Aug. 9th in Tremont. The theme is “Jesus will Build His Church” and the day will include topical presentations, breakouts and small group discussions. All attendees should register online by August 2nd. To see a complete agenda with descriptions and to register, go to https://www.apostolicchristian.org/general-conference The 2025 Apostolic Christian Men’s Sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. Men of any age are welcome and registration is now open at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fb562efa/6TXDUdPc-EOrrVjgEKICKw?u=http://www.acmensing.org/ which includes further details. AC Central Around the Table - How the Bible defines “church”. Breaking Bread - The Story of Mental Health

June Collection - Operational Fund Sunday, 6/1 Prayer Meeting - 9am in the Sunday School Intermediate Room - All are welcome! 1st service - Bro. Bill Wettstein (Eureka) 2nd service - Singleness, Marriage and the Church - part 2 - Bro. Ted Witzig (Morton) Lunch Provided by Nate / Nick Hoffman June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School is Monday-Thursday evening this week and the theme is “Magnify the Lord”. Please have your child downstairs by 6:45 each night in the intermediate Sunday school room to start singing. They will be dismissed from the intermediate Sunday School room by 8:00 each night. Parents of children ages 3 through kindergarten should be downstairs to pick up their child by that time. VBS for the high-school students and adults: Singing begins each night at 6:45. The Gridley choir will be here Monday evening to sing from 6:45-7:00 before our first speaker. The other three nights will be congregational singing from 6:45-7:00. Here is the schedule for the week: Magnify the Lord - Psalm 34:3 “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Monday - Bro. Kaleb Beyer from Washington - God cares for us; we are important to God. Deut. 31:8 and John 1:12 Tuesday - Bro. Brad Stoller from Eureka - God loves us despite our sin Romans 5:8 Wednesday - Bro. Cody Schumacher from Goodfield - God’s forgiveness John 3:16 Thursday - Bro. Tim Wiegand from Leo - God’s Faithfulness Matthew 6:25-34 and Psalm 100:5 Wednesday, 6/4 Cemetery Volunteer Help Needed - from 9-noon We plan to continue each week until Labor Day. Please text Greg Moser at 309-573-6891 if you are able to help so he can plan accordingly. Thursday, 6/5 - Helping Hands will meet from 9am - noon. Young Group: Friday, 6/6 - SALT/LIGHT Guys/Girls Split Speaker Night at Brad & April Hartter’s at 7:00pm. General Conference will be on a Saturday, Aug. 9th in Tremont. The theme is “Jesus will Build His Church” and the day will include topical presentations, breakouts and small group discussions. All attendees should register online by August 2nd. To see a complete agenda with descriptions and to register, go to https://www.apostolicchristian.org/general-conference Looking Ahead: June 29 Senior Breakfast Sunday School Picnic August 22/23 - 2025 Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home - Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person . National Church Silver Lining Reader Submitted Article - The topic is: Life-Changing Message: Share how a specific Bible passage has guided, comforted, or transformed your life (Romans 12:2).Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by July 18, 2025 . Anabaptism at 500 Event - On Saturday, June 28, from 8:30am to noon at the Washington, Illinois Apostolic Christian Church, we’ll explore key moments in Anabaptist and Apostolic Christian history through three engaging talks and guided group discussions. To register go to Registration Link for Anabaptism at 500 Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . ALL are encouraged to come and be inspired, be challenged, and be better equipped to share the gospel. Learn more and register before the July 7 deadline at https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ The 2025 Apostolic Christian Men’s Sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. Men of any age are welcome and registration is now open at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fb562efa/6TXDUdPc-EOrrVjgEKICKw?u=http://www.acmensing.org/ which includes further details. AC Central Around the Table - What is reverential language? Breaking Bread - Receiving God’s Blessing: Flourishing, Abundant Life Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 7 at the Roanoke Park. Flyer and registration sheet can be found at https://www.rb60.com/article/2162663 .

May Collection - ACCFS- Make check out to the Apostolic Christian Church with ACCFS on the memo line. Sunday, 5/25 Lunch Provided by Todd & Andrea Harris Tuesday,5/27 Phillis Wuethrich funeral (Reg Wuethrich’s Mom) at 10:30am at Francesville church. Her obituary is found at https://www.frainmortuary.com/obituaries/Phyllis-J-Wuethrich?obId=42548691 Young Group: Tuesday, 5/27 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 5/23 - SALT/LIGHT - Fellowship & Worship Night at Chad & Brenda Martin’s at 7pm. June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School - Sign up links follows - Thank you in advance! Food donations for 3 year olds through 8th grade. Please bring all donations to the basement kitchen. Downstairs VBS Food Donations Sign Up Link Sign-up link follows to help out downstairs VBS Downstairs Help Sign Up Kay Knecht passed away this morning. Please keep Bro. Wally and his family in your prayers.Her funeral will be on Thursday at 10 am and visitation will be 4-7pm on Wednesday and 9-9:45 on Thursday prior to the funeral. Memorial Day Attachment - This Memorial Day weekend, as we remember those we love who have passed and those who have given their lives for 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 Howard Martin , uncle to Sam Martin and Tom Sauder, who grew up in our Roanoke church and is buried in our cemetery. (shared by Bro. Rich Bertschi) The following link is a video on google drive that shows some of his funeral. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jomDVKhb-JonZ8OxVkddhr-OSkQ5se9I/view?usp=sharing Looking Ahead: Sunday 6/1 1st service - Bro. Bill Wettstein (Eureka) 2nd service - Singleness, Marriage and the Church - part 2 - Bro. Ted Witzig (Morton) Cemetery Volunteer Help Needed - Starting on June 4th, every Wednesday morning from 9-noon We plan to begin on Wednesday, 6/4 and continue each week until Labor Day. Please text Greg Moser at 309-573-6891 if you are able to help so he can plan accordingly. June 5 - Helping Hands will meet from 9am -12. June 29 Senior Breakfast Sunday School Picnic August 22/23 - 2025 Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home - Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person. September 5 - Men’s Steak Dinner National Church Silver Lining Reader Submitted Article - The topic is: Life-Changing Message: Share how a specific Bible passage has guided, comforted, or transformed your life (Romans 12:2).Please submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by July 18, 2025 . Anabaptism at 500 Event - On Saturday, June 28, from 8:30am to noon at the Washington, Illinois Apostolic Christian Church, we’ll explore key moments in Anabaptist and Apostolic Christian history through three engaging talks and guided group discussions. To register go to Registration Link for Anabaptism at 500 Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . To register, go to Proclaim & Serve Registration The 2025 Apostolic Christian Men’s Sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. Men of any age are welcome and registration is now open at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fb562efa/6TXDUdPc-EOrrVjgEKICKw?u=http://www.acmensing.org/ which includes further details. Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - at the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. Additional information and a sign-up link that includes tabs for each of the weeks follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Scott & Bev Luginbuhl are planning to go out from Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1st and would be glad to take a group. Contact them if you are interested. AC Central Around the Table - The Depths of Sin and the Power of Grace Breaking Bread - Receiving God’s Blessing: Flourishing, Abundant Life Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 7 at the Roanoke Park. Flyer and registration sheet can be found at https://www.rb60.com/article/2162663 .

May Collection - ACCFS- Make check out to the Apostolic Christian Church with ACCFS on the memo line. Sunday, 5/18 1st Service - Baccalaureate Service 2nd Service - Singleness, Marriage and the Church Part 1 Lunch Provided by John & Jill Bradle Wednesday, 5/21 HOPE - Hello Summer Party at Bri’s from 6:30-8:30 Young Group: Tuesday, 5/20 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 5/23 - SALT/LIGHT - Topical Bible Studies at John & Linda Hodel’s at 7pm. June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School - Sign up links follows - Thank you in advance! Food donations for 3 year olds through 8th grade. Please bring all donations to the basement kitchen. Downstairs VBS Food Donations Sign Up Link Sign-up link follows to help out downstairs VBS Downstairs Help Sign Up Engagement - We rejoice with Sis. Hattie Hodel (Bro. Jonathan & Sis Megan) and Bro.David Bertschi (Bro. Sam & Sis. Marjorie) on their engagement. Photo Church Directories Update - At this time, we do not have enough photos to justify the cost for a printed edition of our church directory that includes family photos. There is a pdf version that you can download and have available for now. The directory can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/11drrlnnAhjkkjKnGnJ7hoZ3Jl0qRr4MU/view?usp=sharing Also, the pictures are included in the church directory on the church app. If you want more information about the app, please contact Byron Gerber. Anabaptism at 500 Event - On Saturday, June 28, from 8:30am to noon at the Washington, Illinois Apostolic Christian Church, we’ll explore key moments in Anabaptist and Apostolic Christian history through three engaging talks and guided group discussions. To register go to Registration Link for Anabaptism at 500 Looking Ahead: June 29 Senior Breakfast Sunday School Picnic August 22/23 - 2025 Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home - Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person. September 5 - Men’s Steak Dinner National Church Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . To register, go to Proclaim & Serve Registration The 2025 men’s sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. If anyone is interested in attending this year's singing in Morris, please contact Bro. Dalton Logan as he plans to go. Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - at the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. Additional information and a sign-up link that includes tabs for each of the weeks follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Scott & Bev Luginbuhl are planning to go out from Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1st and would be glad to take a group. Contact them if you are interested. AC Central Around the Table - The Depths of Sin and the Power of Grace Breaking Bread - Receiving God’s Blessing: Flourishing, Abundant Life Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 7 at the Roanoke Park. Flyer and registration sheet can be found at https://www.rb60.com/article/2162663 .

May Collection - ACCFS- Make check out to the Apostolic Christian Church with ACCFS on the memo line. Sunday, 5/11 Lunch Provided by Young Group Wednesday, 5/14 Family Night - Harvest Call Projects – Serving God by Serving Others – Bro. Tim Slagel will be providing an update on what happened with Harvest Call projects this winter. 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: May Family Night Pizza Supper Sign Up Young Group: Sunday, 5/11 - Serve Mother’s Day Lunch . Tuesday, 5/13 - Singing at Valley Court in Eureka at 7pm Engagement - We rejoice with the Sis. Laura Bradle (Bro. John & Sis. Jill) and Bro. Mitch Wettstein (Bro. Bill & Sis. Heidi) on their engagement. New Converts - We welcome and rejoice with Logan and Mikayla Steffen. Homecoming Weekend, August 22-23 - Please save the date for our Home’s Homecoming Weekend. It will be similar to last year with Friday - fish fry and auction item viewing and Saturday - breakfast, auction, bake sale, craft sale, farmers market and lunch. There will be a sign up for help needed coming in July. Contact Jamie Hodel if you have any questions. The Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke will begin our Student Volunteer Program for the summer months. Any student wishing to become a Volunteer will need to complete the attached form, which includes a note of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor. Please return the form Friday, May 16th, 2025. Looking Ahead: Sunday, 5/18 1st Service - Baccalaureate Service 2nd Service - Singleness, Marriage and the Church Part 1 June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School - Sign-up link follows to help out downstairs VBS Downstairs Help Sign Up June 29 - Sunday School Picnic September 5 - Men’s Steak Dinner National Church The 2025 men’s sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. If anyone is interested in attending this year's singing in Morris, please contact Bro. Dalton Logan as he plans to go. Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . To register, go to Proclaim & Serve Registration Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - at the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. Additional information and a sign-up link that includes tabs for each of the weeks follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Scott & Bev Luginbuhl are planning to go out from Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1st and would be glad to take a group. Contact them if you are interested. AC Central Around the Table - The Depths of Sin and the Power of Grace Breaking Bread - Emotional Dependency & Enmeshment Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 7 at the Roanoke Park. Last call to order t-shirts, deadline is today, 5/10. There will be a 5K and 2 Mile Walk beginning at 8 am followed by a Disc Golf Tournament. Flyer and registration sheet can be found at https://www.rb60.com/article/2162663 .

May Collection - ACCFS - ACCFS offers counseling services as well as church outreach creating resources and teaching on many topics. No one is turned away due to financial need so donations are needed to cover their financial needs. Attached is an informative sheet “Who is ACCFS”. Sunday, 5/4 Prayer Gathering at 9:00am ACYF Service Day in Roanoke - Bible Class will be at the Fellowship Hall for the morning service and lunch. They plan to sing at the Nursing Home after lunch. Second service - A Body Bound Together by the Minister Team Cancelled -Sing at the Nursing Home following the second service is cancelled for this month as our Bible Class and visitors will be singing there as part of their ACYF Service Day. Lunch Provided by Dave & Stacy Leman LifePoints Gospel Sing - at Five Points in Washington from 6-8pm. For more information go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/GospelSing.asp Wednesday, 5/7 HOPE will meet in the Helping Hands room at 7:15pm WOW will meet at Bertschi’s Land Young Group: Tuesday, 5/6 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 5/9 - Outdoor Supper and Singing at 6:30 at Bill and Heidi Wettstein's, 303 County Road 2150 East, Carlock Saturday, 5/10 - SALT & LIGHT Service Da y at the Beer’s Sunday, 5/11 - Serve Mother’s Day Lunch . The Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke will begin our Student Volunteer Program for the summer months. Any student wishing to become a Volunteer will need to complete the attached form, which includes a note of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor. Please return the form Friday, May 16th, 2025. The 2025 men’s sing will be in Morris, MN on August 23rd-24th. All are welcome to come and sing along side others from amongst the brotherhood. We, as the Roanoke church, plan to host the 2027 Men’s sing. If anyone is interested in attending this year's singing in Morris, please contact Bro. Dalton Logan as he plans to go. Proclaim & Serve will be held Saturday July 12 in Goodfield IL . There will also be some pre-conference workshops offered Friday, July 11. The conference is not just about what HarvestCall is currently doing, it’s more about learning together how we as individuals and as a church can become more effective at reaching a lost world with the light of the glorious gospel. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proclaim-serve-2025-missions-conference-registration-1336664833499?aff=oddtdtcreator Rooftop Replacement Project in Sabetha, Kansas - at the Apostolic Christian Retirement Village in Sabetha. This will be patterned after the Harvest Call winter rebuilding ministry and is planned to start on May 25th lasting 5-7 weeks. Additional information and a sign-up link that includes tabs for each of the weeks follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Scott & Bev Luginbuhl are planning to go out from Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1st and would be glad to take a group. Contact them if you are interested. Looking Ahead: Sunday, 5/18 - Baccalaureate Service June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School June 29 - Sunday School Picnic Friday, 9/5 - Men’s Steak Dinner National Church AC Central Around the Table - The Depths of Sin and the Power of Grace Breaking Bread - Emotional Dependency & Enmeshment Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday May 6th from 11:30-4:30 at the Roanoke Park Building. Sign up by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491. Walking for Amy - St. Jude Benefit in memory of Amy Schwind will be Saturday, June 7 at the Roanoke Park. There will be a 5K and 2 Mile Walk beginning at 8 am followed by a Disc Golf Tournament. Flyer and registration sheet can be found at https://www.rb60.com/article/2162663 .Shirt deadline is May 10.

April Collection - Charity Fund Sunday, 4/27 Lunch Provided by Todd & Kathy Moser Wednesday, 4/30 National Day of Prayer Service at 7:15pm Thursday, 5/1 Helping Hands will meet from 9am-12 Young Group: Tuesday, 4/29- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Sunday, 5/4 LifePoints Gospel Sing - at Five Points in Washington from 6-8pm. For more information go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/GospelSing.asp We would like to begin singing at the Nursing Home once a month after church services again. We plan to start on May 4 when we will begin singing around 1pm following the 2nd service. June will be on the 4th Sunday and then following months will be on the 3rd Sunday of each month. New Baby - Congratulations to Jason and Emma Bradle as they have welcomed Maizy Ann into their family on Thursday, 4/24. Joyce Gasser passed away this morning - Saturday April 26th. The Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke will begin our Student Volunteer Program for the summer months. Any student wishing to become a Volunteer will need to complete the emailed form, which includes a note of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor. Please return the form Friday, May 16th, 2025. 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 lasting 5-7 weeks. Additional information and a sign-up link that includes tabs for each of the weeks follows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RRNational Scott & Bev Luginbuhl are planning to go out from Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1st and would be glad to take a group . Contact them if you are interested. Looking Ahead: Sunday, 5/4 Prayer Gathering before church at 9am ACYF Day in Roanoke Sing at the Roanoke Nursing Home immediately following 2nd service Sunday, 5/18 - Baccalaureate Service June 2-5 - Vacation Bible School June 29 - Sunday School Picnic Friday, 9/5 - Men’s Steak Dinner - at Stephen & Susan Bertschi’s Land - details will follow as it gets closer National Church AC Central Around the Table - The Depths of Sin and the Power of Grace Breaking Bread - Are We Too Fragile in Life Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday May 6th from 11:30-4:30 at the Roanoke Park Building. Sign up by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

April Collection - Charity Fund Sunday, 4/20 - Easter Sunday - Schedule follows 7:15 early service which will include songs from the Prairie Choristers and the Youth Choir 8:30 breakfast 9:30 service and Sunday School. There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. Young Group: Tuesday, 4/22- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Saturday, 4/25 SALT & LIGHT - Topical Studies at Bill & Jeanne Leman’s at 7pm. Please save the date for a Men's Steak Dinner on Friday September 5 at Stephen & Susan Bertschi's land. All men of high school age and older are welcome to attend! Come anytime after 5 pm and dinner will be served at 6 pm. Sign ups to attend or bring food items will be announced closer to the date. Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 4/30 - National Day of Prayer Service Sunday, 5/4 - ACYF Day in Roanoke Sunday, 5/18 - Baccalaureate Service National Church LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday, May 4th 6-8pm at Five Points in Washington. For more information go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/GospelSing.asp CVE Ministry in Magdalena Administrator Position - CVE is seeking to hire a new administrator as the current administrator Todd Stoller will transition out in July 2026. For more information, go to https://link.edgepilot.com/s/00ed903b/iE8KrW5XPES3c-rzS7mzhw?u=https://www.harvestcall.org/administrator-at-casa-vida-y-esperanza-cve AC Central Around the Table - The Importance of the Resurrection Breaking Bread - Are We Too Fragile in Life Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday May 6th from 11:30-4:30 at the Roanoke Park Building. Sign up by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

April Collection - Charity Fund Testimonies , Saturday 4/12. Singing begins at 6:30pm. Bro. Craig Martin (Princeville) will be helping with the testimonies and baptisms tomorrow. Holy Week Devotional - There will be a daily devotion sent out via email Sunday, 4/13 through Easter Sunday. If you are not receiving church emails and would like to be added, please contact Jenell Hodel. Sunday 4/13 Bro. Craig Martin (Princeville) will be helping with the baptisms and will have the 1st service. Bro. Justin Koch (Washington) will have the baptismal service. 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. Lunch provided by Jim & Annie Leman Wednesday, 4/16 - Fellowship Hall Cleaning - There are still many spots to be filled by our church family to help clean alongside with the Bible class students. Please click on the following link to sign up . https://www.perfectpotluck.com/UOTP9014 8:30 am to 12:00am for the morning kitchen help 6:00-9:00 pm for the evening help. This year, since the Bible Class did not have their spaghetti supper, they will be serving to raise donations by helping to clean the Fellowship Hall. We would appreciate it if some of the church family could help alongside them. Donations can be made on the church website or by putting them in the donation boxes at church. Please put Bible Class Cleaning on the memo line. Any questions, please call or text April Hartter. Thank you so much! Friday, 4/18 - Good Friday Good Friday Service at 7:15pm - The Prairie Choristers will sing several songs as part of the service. 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! In the morning is the Nursing Home Easter Kids Party from 9:30-12. Easter egg hunt begins at 9:45 with other activities following. Please bring your own basket. RSVP to Molly at molly@achroanoke.org or 224-343-1649 so they know how many kids to expect. Sunday, 4/20 - Easter Sunday - Schedule follows 7:15 early service which will include songs from the Prairie Choristers and the Youth Choir 8:30 breakfast - There are still several opportunities to help with the Easter breakfast here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-55850052-easter 9:30 service and Sunday School. There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. The nominating committee has begun the process of nominating Sunday school teachers for the 2025-2026 Sunday school year. If you have any individuals you would like to nominate for a Sunday school teacher position, please contact Bro Scott or Sis Mandy Yordy or any member of the nominating committee by Saturday 4/19. When brothers and sisters for each position have been identified, these individuals will then go through the usual interview process with the minister team before becoming a Sunday School teacher. Please keep this teacher selection process and the nominating committee in your prayers. Young Group: Tuesday, 4/15- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Saturday, 4/19 Central Illinois Easter Singing in Princeville Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 4/30 - National Day of Prayer Service Sunday, 5/4 - ACYF Day in Roanoke Sunday, 5/18 - Baccalaureate Service National Church LifePoints Gospel Sing - Sunday, May 4th 6-8pm at Five Points in Washington. For more information go to https://www.aclifepoints.org/GospelSing.asp CVE Ministry in Magdalena Administrator Position - CVE is seeking to hire a new administrator as the current administrator Todd Stoller will transition out in July 2026. For more information, go to https://link.edgepilot.com/s/00ed903b/iE8KrW5XPES3c-rzS7mzhw?u=https://www.harvestcall.org/administrator-at-casa-vida-y-esperanza-cve AC Central Around the Table - Leadership roles explained Breaking Bread - Emotional Affairs Other Ways to Learn and Serve Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday May 6th from 11:30-4:30 at the Roanoke Park Building. Sign up by going to www.redcrossblood.org , calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

April Collection - Charity Fund Sunday, 4/6 Prayer Gathering at 9:00am - All are welcome. Meet in the Intermediate Sunday School room. Sunday School Easter Program during second service. Sunday School students will be eating lunch at 10:40 today before the congregation. The parents of 3 yr. - 2nd grade should meet your children in the dining room hallway at 10:40. The rest of the students will go directly to the dining room so the table servers should go to the kitchen by 10:35. The students should be back downstairs by 11:15 to get ready for the program. Lunch provided by Norm & Kathy Knapp 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: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=KPMS1154&welcome=1 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 4/13 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. The nominating committee has begun the process of nominating Sunday school teachers for the 2025-2026 Sunday school year. If you have any individuals you would like to nominate for a Sunday school teacher position, please contact Bro Scott or Sis Mandy Yordy or any member of the nominating committee by Saturday 4/19. When brothers and sisters for each position have been identified, these individuals will then go through the usual interview process with the minister team before becoming a Sunday School teacher. Please keep this teacher selection process and the nominating committee in your prayers. Fellowship Hall Cleaning has been moved to Wednesday, April 16th from 8:30 am to 12:00am for the morning kitchen help and 6:00-9:00 pm for the evening help. This year, since the Bible Class did not have their spaghetti supper, they will be serving to raise donations by helping to clean the Fellowship Hall. We would appreciate it if some of the church family could help alongside them. Please click on the following link to sign up. Donations can be made on the church website or by putting them in the donation boxes at church. Please put Bible Class Cleaning on the memo line. Any questions, please call or text April Hartter. Thank you so much! https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/UOTP9014 The Nursing Home Easter Kids Party will be Friday, April 18th from 9:30-12. Easter egg hunt begins at 9:45 with other activities following. Please bring your own basket. RSVP to Molly at molly@achroanoke.org or 224-343-1649 so they know how many kids to expect. 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 Young Group: Tuesday, 4/8- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 4/11 SALT/LIGHT - Bible Study at Scott & Mandy Yordy’s at 7:00pm Saturday, 4/12 - Testimonies - Singing/Snack at Sam & Marjorie Bertschi’s following testimonies. Looking Ahead: April 18th - Good Friday Service at 7:15pm - The Prairie Choristers will sing several songs as part of the service. 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 which will include songs from the Prairie Choristers and the Youth Choir, 8:30 breakfast and then 9:30 service and Sunday School. There will be no lunch or 11:30 service. There are still several opportunities to help with the Easter breakfast here : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC2BA46-55850052-easter . National Church AC Central Around the Table - Leadership roles explained Breaking Bread - Emotional Affairs

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.