Weekly Announcements

August Collection - HarvestCall Servant Fund Sunday, 8/2 Prayer Gathering at 9 am - all are welcome! 1st Service - Bro. Bruce Endress (Bradford) will be here and will speak on “The Five Generations of the Church” 2nd Service - Memorandum Bruce will assist with the reading. A copy of the Memorandum is attached to the announcements if you would like to print it and bring it to church with you to follow along. Lunch provided by Steve & Shirley Leman Elder Conference will be this Wednesday - Friday and General Conference on Saturday, August 8th - Please keep Frank and the Elders in your prayers as they meet this week. Please keep Nate and Jamie in your prayers for his interview which is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 CDT. Thursday, 8/6 - Helping Hands will meet at 9am. Sunday, 8/9 - Morning service at the Pathways Rescue Mission in Peoria. We'll leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and will return in time for our morning service. Singing help is always appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Tim or Linda Martin. FallWinter Small Groups - Each group only meets one time and it's a great way to get to know people better in our church family. We encourage everyone to sign up and give it a try. Sign up at Roanoke FallWinter Small Group 2026 Link Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home will be held Friday, August 21 and Saturday August 22nd: As we prepare for a special weekend to bless and support our Home, we are excited to invite you to be part of a beautiful opportunity to serve! This weekend requires many hands and willing hearts to bring it all together! We ask you to consider where you can serve! There is a place for everyone! Thank you for being a Church that always shows up, serves generously, and gives joyfully! We look forward to seeing how God will use this weekend to bless our Nursing Home! To sign up, go to Benefit Weekend Sign Up We are collecting photos of nursing home residents to use at the benefit. We’d like to have a variety of life stages, from childhood to present day, and these can be of current or past residents. If you have any photos of loved ones who have lived at the home, would you consider uploading a few of them to this shared google album? You can either scan them or simply take a picture of the photo and add it to the album. Thanks for your help! Link to Upload Photos to Google Album Attached below is a flyer for the weekend, along with information regarding our Lighting the Way Luminary Tribute Program held on Friday evening of the Benefit weekend. ISU Young Group Welcome Day will be Sunday, August 16th at the Bloomington church for both incoming and returning college-aged individuals.. All are welcome to worship with them beginning with song service at 9:30am and the Welcome Dinner begins at 4:30pm. Please RSVP at ISU Young Group Welcome Day RSVP Note from Denny & Beth Mott - Beth and I would like to send our most sincere appreciation to the Roanoke church following the medical incident I experienced at your July 8 Family Worship Night. Thanks to the quick response by so many I was taken to OSF where it was determined I had a full stroke but was given a clot buster soon after arrival and was released three days later with no lasting effects. With our love always. Denny and Beth Mott. New Converts and Engagement: We rejoice with Brooklyn Getz (Milt & Jen) and Will Leman (Drew & Amanda, Morton) as their repentance and walk with Jesus was announced. We also congratulate them as they were recently engaged. Young Group: Tuesday, 8/4 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 8/7 - Prayer Night and Games at Jim & Marge Braker’s Looking Ahead Family Night, 8/12 - Bro. Eric Hodel will be sharing a presentation about the Midwest Food Bank. 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: August 2026 Family Night Sign-Up Link PLEASE SIGN UP BY NOON ON TUESDAY. 8/11, IF YOU PLAN TO EAT, AS THE PIZZA NEEDS TO BE ORDERED TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon during second service. To offer our thanks and appreciation, there will be a receiving line and a snack in the dining room following this service. Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service with a line and snack following.. National Church Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link . If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. Abide Week 8/31 - 9/4 - This is an ACCFS six-day small group discipleship retreat at the Allerton Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois. More information and registration details at Abide Link . Grafted Gathering on 9/12 - an adoption and foster family support day at the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. For more information and to register go to Grafted Gathering 2026 Link Save the Date - Washington Church 50th Anniversary - September 20th 4-8:30pm. AC Central Around the Table - Faith, Future and AI (2 of 2) Breaking Bread - Six Movements in our Spiritual Growth Journey

Sunday, 7/26 Lunch provided by Ken & Kathy Hodel Young Group: Tuesday, 7/28 - Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Friday, 7/31 - Bible Study - Hosea 11-14 and Outdoor Games at the Beer’s at 7pm Sunday School Sign Up - If your child will be 3 years old by September 1, you may sign him/her up for Sunday School here: 3 year old SS Sign Up Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home - Friday, August 21 and 22nd: The Nursing Home is still in need of donations for the auction . Donation forms, including contact information, are available on the end tables in the north hall, and a copy is also attached to the announcements. Please include the completed form when dropping off your donated item(s). Thank you for supporting and blessing the Home in this way. Donation ideas include new items, themed baskets, getaways, hosted dinners, services, or other activities. If you have questions regarding donations, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, we would appreciate receiving all donated items by August 1 . Additional information about the weekend is to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. ISU Young Group Welcome Day will be Sunday, August 16th at the Bloomington church for both incoming and returning college-aged individuals.. All are welcome to worship with them beginning with song service at 9:30am and the Welcome Dinner begins at 4:30pm. Please RSVP at ISU Young Group Welcome Day RSVP Looking Ahead Sunday, 8/2 - Bro. Bruce Endress will be with us. 1st Service - Bruce will speak on “The Five Generations of the Church” 2nd Service - Memorandum Bruce will assist with the reading Sunday, 8/9 - Morning service at the Pathways Rescue Mission in Peoria. We'll leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and will return in time for our morning service. Singing help is always appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Tim or Linda Martin. Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon during second service. To offer our thanks and appreciation, there will be a receiving line and a snack in the dining room following this service.. Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service. National Church Gateway Wood Benefit Auction - Saturday, 8/1 Elder Conference - August 5-7 General Conference - Saturday, August 8th Ellington, CT - All are invited to attend the 2026 General Conference live in Ellington. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you. For details and to register, please go to 2026 General Conference Registration Link Please register by July 27th. Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield at the Fellowship Hall. Those who have registered for this event will receive an email on August 1st, Registration for this event will remain open until the end of day on July, 31st. If you are able to attend but have not registered, we encourage you to sign up now. . The registration link is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6 . If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. Abide Week 8/31 - 9/4 - This is an ACCFS six-day small group discipleship retreat at the Allerton Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois. Join others for a week of Scripture, prayer, discussion, and guided reflection focused on abiding in Christ. More information and registration details at Abide Link . Save the Date - Washington Church 50th Anniversary - September 20th 4-8:30pm. AC Central Around the Table - Faith, Future and AI Breaking Bread - Six Movements in our Spiritual Growth Journey

July Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home TONIGHT - Saturday, 7/18 Testimonies at 7:30pm - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Roanoke Nursing Home Benefit Gospel Concert - at the Roanoke Park at 5:30pm  Sunday, 7/19 2nd Service - Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Lunch provided by Brett & Laura Hodel Young Group: Tuesday, 7/21 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Saturday, 7/25 - Evening at Brant Rushton’s property with Gridley Young Group Sunday School Sign Up - If your child will be 3 years old by September 1, you may sign him/her up for Sunday School here: 3 year old SS Sign Up Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home - Friday, August 21 and 22nd: The Nursing Home is still in need of donations for the auction . Donation forms, including contact information, are available on the end tables in the north hall, and a copy is also attached to the announcements. Please include the completed form when dropping off your donated item(s). Thank you for supporting and blessing the Home in this way. Donation ideas include new items, themed baskets, getaways, hosted dinners, services, or other activities. If you have questions regarding donations, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, we would appreciate receiving all donated items by August 1 . Additional information about the weekend is to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Looking Ahead Sunday, 8/2 - Bro. Bruce Endress will be with us. 1st Service - Bruce will speak on “The Five Generations of the Church” 2nd Service - Memorandum - Bruce will assist with the reading Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon during second service. Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service. National Church General Conference - Saturday, August 8th Ellington, CT - All are invited to attend the 2026 General Conference live in Ellington. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you. For details and to register, please go to 2026 General Conference Registration Link Please register by July 27th. Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. a live-stream of the conference will be held in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. The registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6 . If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. Save the Date - Washington Church 50th Anniversary - September 20th 4-8:30pm. Part-Time Inventory Associate job opening with the Apostolic Christian Bookstore at their physical location in Goodfield, IL. Please go to the following link for more information and to apply. Bookstore Job Opening Link AC Central Around the Table - Faith, Future and AI Breaking Bread - Living in an Offensive World Other Ways to Learn and Serve American Red Cross Blood Drive on July 21st from 11-4 at the Thompson Community Center in Roanoke (park building). Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

July Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home Sunday, 7/12 Lunch provided by Jim & Julie Tibbs Sing at the Nursing Home at 1:00pm Wednesday, July 15th Family Night - The Juniors and Seniors will share their experience on their Mission Trip to Alaska. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza meal, congregational singing at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00 Please sign up for the pizza meal at the following link: July 15 Family Night Pizza Sign Up Link Please sign up by noon on Tuesday, July 14th. Saturday, 7/18 Testimonies at 7:30pm - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Roanoke Nursing Home Benefit Gospel Concert - at the Roanoke Park at 5:30pm Sunday, 7/19 2nd Service - Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Young Group: Tuesday, 7/14 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 7/17 - Outdoor Games Night at Neal & Jessica’s at 7pm Saturday, 7/18 - Testimonies at 7:30pm Note to the church: Due to the Proclaim & Serve Conference, kid’s church bags/backpacks from hallway racks were put on a shelf in the baby room. In addition, anything loose that was on hallway shelves was placed on the lost and found shelf. Please see those areas to find your things. Sunday School Sign Up - If your child will be 3 years old by September 1, you may sign him/her up for Sunday School here: 3 year old SS Sign Up Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home: Please save the date for the Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home on August 21 & 22nd. Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Items are needed for the live auction to be held on Saturday, August 22nd. If you’d like to donate any new item, themed basket, getaway, hosted dinner, or any other service or activity, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, all donated items would be appreciated by August 1st. Looking Ahead Sunday, 8/2 - Bro. Bruce Endress will be with us. 1st Service - Bruce will speak on “The Five Generations of the Church” 2nd Service - Memorandum - Bruce will assist with the reading Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon during second service. Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service. National Church General Conference - Saturday, August 8th Ellington, CT - All are invited to attend the 2026 General Conference live in Ellington. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you. For details and to register, please go to 2026 General Conference Registration Link Please register by July 27th. Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. a live-stream of the conference will be held in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. The registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6 . If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. Part-Time Inventory Associate job opening with the Apostolic Christian Bookstore at their physical location in Goodfield, IL. Please go to the following link for more information and to apply. Bookstore Job Opening Link AC Central Around the Table - Understanding Christian Liberty Breaking Bread - Living in an Offensive World Other Ways to Learn and Serve American Red Cross Blood Drive on July 21st from 11-4 at the Thompson Community Center in Roanoke (park building). Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

July Collection - Roanoke Nursing Home Sunday, 7/5 Prayer Gathering - All are welcome to begin our day of worship in prayer. Meet in the intermediate Sunday School room at 9am. Lunch provided by Lydia Bertschi Wednesday, 7/8 Family Night - Denny Mott (Morton) will share his experiences in Nairobi Kenya with the Food Bank. The evening will begin with a 6:00 Chick-Fil-A Nuggets, Mac n cheese, and fruit meal, congregational singing at 6:45 followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for the chicken nugget meal at the following link: July 8 Family Night Chick-Fil-A Nugget Meal Sign Up Link Please sign up by noon on Tuesday, July 7th. Special Prayer Meeting for Proclaim & Serve following Family Night. Friday, 7/10 and Saturday, 7/11 - Roanoke hosting HarvestCall’s Proclaim & Serve Conference Young Group: Tuesday, 7/7 - Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Friday, 7/10 and Saturday, 7/11 - Proclaim & Serve Conference Wednesday, July 15th Family Night - The Juniors and Seniors will share their experience on their Mission Trip to Alaska. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza meal, congregational singing at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00 Please sign up for the pizza meal at the following link: July 15 Family Night Pizza Sign Up Link Please sign up by noon on Tuesday, July 14th. Thank You - American Heritage Girls Troop IL-0356 wants to thank our church for being their charter and host. There is a thank you note and a 2025-26 yearbook by the north hallway bulletin board so our congregation can have a look at what the girls did throughout this year. Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home: Please save the date for the Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home on August 21 & 22nd. Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Items are needed for the live auction to be held on Saturday, August 22nd. If you’d like to donate any new item, themed basket, getaway, hosted dinner, or any other service or activity, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, all donated items would be appreciated by August 1st. Looking Ahead Saturday, 7/18 and Sunday, 7/19 - Testimonies (7:30pm) and Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon (which service is yet to be decided) Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service. National Church General Conference - Saturday, August 8th Ellington, CT - All are invited to attend the 2026 General Conference live in Ellington. The Ellington congregation would be delighted to host you. For details and to register, please go to 2026 General Conference Registration Link Please register by July 27th. Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. a live-stream of the conference will be held in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. The registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link Sister Heart will be 8/15-16 in Canaan, OH. Register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6 . If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Understanding Christian Liberty Breaking Bread - A Skill for Living with Demands: Grounding Other Ways to Learn and Serve Roanoke Nursing Home Benefit Gospel Concert - at the Roanoke Park at 5:30pm. The nursing home is actively searching for an individual that has a passion for geriatric care to serve as our Social Service Director. We want to thank Emily Cooksey for her 9 years of service to our Home and wish her God’s blessings as she becomes a stay at home mom. This position coordinates the intake processes and discharge planning as well as participating in weekly care planning meetings. A degree is not needed for this position, however; compassion, excellent communication skills and conflict-resolution skills are required. If you are interested or would like to find out more about this opportunity to serve, please contact Nate Hoffman at 309-923-2071 or email at nate@achroanoke.org

June Collection - ACCFS Sunday, 6/28 Lunch provided by Ben & Brittany and Kyle & Margi Hodel Senior Breakfast for Bible Class will be at the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am. Please contact Jackie Knepp to RSVP or with any questions. Wedding Shower for Josh and Mandy in the dining room following the second service. Sunday School Picnic will be at 4:00pm at the Roanoke Park Building. Please sign up at the following link today (Saturday) - Sunday School Picnic Sign Up Link Meat, drink and dessert will be provided. Please bring 2 side dishes to share. We have the pool rented from 5-7 and there will be the annual softball game after dinner. If any parents want to provide games for the younger kids, feel free to do that. Thursday, 7/2 - Helping Hands will meet at 9am. Young Group: Tuesday, 6/30 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm July Family Night Schedule - *we are having 2 Family nights in July* Wednesday, July 8 - Denny Mott (Morton) will share his experiences in Nairobi Kenya with the Food Bank. The evening will begin with a 6:00 Chick-Fil-A Nuggets, Mac n cheese, and fruit meal, congregational singing at 6:45 followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for the chicken nugget meal at the following link: July 8 Family Night Chick-Fil-A Nugget Meal Sign Up Link Please sign up by noon on Tuesday, July 7th. Wednesday, July 15th - The Juniors and Seniors will share their experience on their Mission Trip to Alaska. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza meal, congregational singing at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00 Please sign up for the pizza meal at the following link: July 15 Family Night Pizza Sign Up Link Please sign up by noon on Tuesday, July 14th. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10 & 11 Thank you for filling the volunteer slots; there are a few left to be filled, especially help with tearing everything down! We encourage the congregation to attend the conference and learn more about HarvestCall and their missions. Please make sure to register for the conference if you will be serving or attending! https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home: Please save the date for the Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home on August 21 & 22nd. Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Items are needed for the live auction to be held on Saturday, August 22nd. If you’d like to donate any new item, themed basket, getaway, hosted dinner, or any other service or activity, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, all donated items would be appreciated by August 1st. Looking Ahead Wednesday, 7/8 - Special Prayer Meeting for Proclaim & Serve following Family Night. Saturday, 7/18 and Sunday, 7/19 - Testimonies (7:30pm) and Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon (which service is yet to be decided) Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service. National Church General Conference Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. Those not able to attend the live event in Ellington, Connecticut are invited to attend the live-stream of the conference in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. With the one-hour time difference between Connecticut and Illinois, the live-stream of the conference at the Goodfield satellite location will begin at 7:45 A.M. and end at 2:30 P.M. (central time). The registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event is at Goodfield Satellite Conference Registration Link In order to host this satellite location, 100 individuals will need to be registered to attend. Also, attendance will be limited to 300. Sign-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sister Heart is a weekend for women to fellowship, sing, and praise God together. The 10th biennial Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15 - 16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. We encourage you to register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6. If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Remembering Christ, together Breaking Bread - A Skill for Living with Demands: Grounding Other Ways to Learn and Serve The nursing home is actively searching for an individual that has a passion for geriatric care to serve as our Social Service Director. We want to thank Emily Cooksey for her 9 years of service to our Home and wish her God’s blessings as she becomes a stay at home mom. This position coordinates the intake processes and discharge planning as well as participating in weekly care planning meetings. A degree is not needed for this position, however; compassion, excellent communication skills and conflict-resolution skills are required. If you are interested or would like to find out more about this opportunity to serve, please contact Nate Hoffman at 309-923-2071 or email at nate@achroanoke.org

June Collection - ACCFS Sunday, 6/21 Lunch provided by Matthew & Renae Lindberg Please continue to pray for the Jr/Sr Mission Trip to Alaska. They return home on Friday June 26th. Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home: Please save the date for the Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home on August 21 & 22nd. Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Items are needed for the live auction to be held on Saturday, August 22nd. If you’d like to donate any new item, themed basket, getaway, hosted dinner, or any other service or activity, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, all donated items would be appreciated by August 1st. Young Group: Tuesday, 6/23 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 6/26 - Outdoor Games at Brad & Patty Hodel’s at 7 pm. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10 & 11 There is a new opportunity to be part of a prayer team, praying individually for designated speaker(s) leading up to the event, with contact info to text/email encouragement to them. There will also be an optional prayer meeting right after church on Wednesday July 8th, to pray for the event and speakers. Please sign up on the volunteer sign-up (prayer team at bottom of sign up) or contact Frank or Kathy. Volunteer Sign-up Thank you for filling the volunteer slots; there are a few left to be filled, especially help with tearing everything down! We encourage the congregation to attend the conference and learn more about HarvestCall and their missions. Please make sure to register for the conference if you will be serving or attending! https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ Thank You - We want to thank everyone who participated, donated, sponsored, brought food, or helped with Walking for Amy. Your generosity brought in $18,725 for the kids at St. Jude. Dave, Barb and family Looking Ahead Sunday, 6/28 Senior Breakfast for Bible Class will be at the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am. Please contact Jackie Knepp to RSVP or with any questions. Sunday School Picnic will be at 4:00pm at the Roanoke Park Building. Meat, drink and dessert will be provided. Please bring 2 side dishes to share. We have the pool rented from 5-7 and there will be the annual softball game after dinner. If any parents want to provide games for the younger kids, feel free to do that. Please sign up at the following link - Sunday School Picnic Sign Up Link Saturday, 7/18 and Sunday, 7/19 - Testimonies (7:30pm) and Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp Sunday, 8/23 - Frank’s last sermon (which service is yet to be decided) Sunday, 8/30 - Nate’s ordination during the second service . National Church General Conference Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. Those not able to attend the live event in Ellington, Connecticut are invited to attend the live-stream of the conference in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. With the one-hour time difference between Connecticut and Illinois, the live-stream of the conference at the Goodfield satellite location will begin at 7:45 A.M. and end at 2:30 P.M. (central time). A registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event will become available on June 28th and close on July 20th. In order to host this satellite location, 100 individuals will need to be registered to attend. Also, attendance will be limited to 300. Sign-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Work Team Opportunity in Altadena - June 22-26 and July 6-10 - 6-8 people to assist with clearing weeds and brush and also the possibility of working with Habitat for Humanity on their build sites. We also welcome anyone interested in volunteering as an individual or smaller group on other dates. Please reach out to Mike or Susie Zobrist for more details. Mike - 309-660-7004 Susie - 309-660-7003 zobfam@gmail.com Sister Heart is a weekend for women to fellowship, sing, and praise God together. The 10th biennial Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15 - 16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. We encourage you to register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6. If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Remembering Christ, together Breaking Bread - The Ache of Loss, the Hope of Healing

June Collection - ACCFS Sunday, 6/14 Lunch provided by Ed & Steph Wettstein Singing at the Nursing Home at 1 pm (date changed -originally scheduled on Father’s Day) Please keep the Jr/Sr Mission Trip to Alaska in your prayers as they leave Saturday, June 20th and return home Friday June 26th. General Conference Central Illinois Satellite Location in Goodfield. Those not able to attend the live event in Ellington, Connecticut are invited to attend the live-stream of the conference in Goodfield, hosted by Goodfield and Eureka churches. With the one-hour time difference between Connecticut and Illinois, the live-stream of the conference at the Goodfield satellite location will begin at 7:45 A.M. and end at 2:30 P.M. (central time). A registration link to sign up and attend the Goodfield satellite location event will become available on June 28th and close on July 20th. In order to host this satellite location, 100 individuals will need to be registered to attend. Also, attendance will be limited to 300. Sign-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Homecoming Benefit for Nursing Home: Please save the date for the Homecoming Benefit for the Nursing Home on August 21 & 22nd. Additional information to come. Jamie Hodel is the contact person for the weekend. Items are needed for the live auction to be held on Saturday, August 22nd. If you’d like to donate any new item, themed basket, getaway, hosted dinner, or any other service or activity, please contact Andrea Harris or Jill Sauder. For planning purposes, all donated items would be appreciated by August 1st. Young Group: Tuesday, 6/16 - Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Friday, 6/19 - SALT/LIGHT Topical Studies at Brad & April Hartter’s at 7 pm. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10 & 11 There is a new opportunity to be part of a prayer team , praying individually for designated speaker(s) leading up to the event, with contact info to text/email encouragement to them. There will also be an optional prayer meeting right after church on Wednesday July 8th, to pray for the event and speakers. Please sign up on the volunteer sign-up (prayer team at bottom of sign up) or contact Frank or Kathy. Volunteer Sign-up Thank you for filling the volunteer slots; there are a few left to be filled, especially help with tearing everything down! We encourage the congregation to attend the conference and learn more about HarvestCall and their missions. Please make sure to register for the conference if you will be serving or attending! https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ Looking Ahead Sunday, 6/28 Senior Breakfast for Bible Class will be at the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am. Please contact Jackie Knepp to RSVP or with any questions. Sunday School Picnic will be at 4:00pm at the Roanoke Park Building. Meat, drink and dessert will be provided. Please bring 2 side dishes to share. We have the pool rented from 5-7 and there will be the annual softball game after dinner. If any parents want to provide games for the younger kids, feel free to do that. Please sign up at the following link - Sunday School Picnic Sign Up Link Saturday, 7/18 and Sunday, 7/19 - Testimonies (7:30pm) and Baptisms - Patrick Bertschi and Jacob Knepp National Church Work Team Opportunity in Altadena - June 22-26 and July 6-10 - 6-8 people to assist with clearing weeds and brush and also the possibility of working with Habitat for Humanity on their build sites. We also welcome anyone interested in volunteering as an individual or smaller group on other dates. Please reach out to Mike or Susie Zobrist for more details. Mike - 309-660-7004 Susie - 309-660-7003 zobfam@gmail.com Sister Heart is a weekend for women to fellowship, sing, and praise God together. The 10th biennial Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15 - 16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. We encourage you to register online at the Sister Heart Sign Up Link or paper registration forms are also available. We kindly request you register by July 6. If you have questions, contact Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Our blessed hope Breaking Bread - The Ache of Loss, the Hope of Healing

June Collection - ACCFS Sunday, 6/7 Prayer Gathering will meet at 9:00am in the Intermediate Sunday School Room. All are welcome to join and begin our day of worship in prayer. 2nd Service - Bible Study on 1 Timothy 6 Lunch provided by Chris & Mary Beth Schmidgall Communion will be served at the Nursing Home . Singing will begin at 1:00. Those who could not attend communion are welcome to join the residents. Wednesday, 6/10 - Family Night - Bro. Dave Hodel (Bloomington) will share on the Midwest Food Bank's beginnings, his testimony of God working in his life and how much the Roanoke church means to him. The evening will begin with a 6:00 pizza supper, congregational singing beginning at 6:45, followed by the presentation at 7:00. Please sign up for pizza with the following link: June Family Night Pizza Signup Link PLEASE SIGN UP BY NOON ON TUESDAY IF YOU PLAN TO EAT, AS THE PIZZA NEEDS TO BE ORDERED TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Young Group: Tuesday, 6/9 - Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 6/12 - “God’s Not Dead” Movie Night at Dan & Donna Schwind’s at 7pm. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10 & 11 There is a new opportunity to be part of a prayer team , praying individually for designated speaker(s) leading up to the event, with contact info to text/email encouragement to them. There will also be an optional prayer meeting right after church on Wednesday July 8th, to pray for the event and speakers. Please sign up on the volunteer sign-up (prayer team at bottom of sign up) or contact Frank or Kathy. Volunteer Sign-up Thank you for filling the volunteer slots; there are a few left to be filled, especially help with tearing everything down! We encourage the congregation to attend the conference and learn more about HarvestCall and their missions. Please make sure to register for the conference if you will be serving or attending! https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ Looking Ahead Sunday, 6/28 Senior Breakfast for Bible Class will be at the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am. Please contact Jackie Knepp to RSVP or with any questions. Sunday School Picnic will be at 4:00pm at the Roanoke Park Building. Meat, drink and dessert will be provided. Please bring 2 side dishes to share. We have the pool rented from 5-7 and there will be the annual softball game after dinner. If any parents want to provide games for the younger kids, feel free to do that. Please sign up at the following link - Sunday School Picnic Sign Up Link Saturday, 7/18 - Testimonies at 7:30 Sunday, 7/19 - Baptisms National Church Work Team Opportunity in Altadena - June 22-26 and July 6-10 - 6-8 people to assist with clearing weeds and brush and also the possibility of working with Habitat for Humanity on their build sites. We also welcome anyone interested in volunteering as an individual or smaller group on other dates. Please reach out to Mike or Susie Zobrist for more details. Mike - 309-660-7004 Susie - 309-660-7003 zobfam@gmail.com New “AC Jobs” Board in AC Central - open to any employer (business or nonprofit) who wishes to recruit Apostolic Christians. For a small fee, employers can post jobs to reach all registered AC Central users. Silver Lining reader-submitted article -The topic is Spiritual Lessons from Seasoned Brethren: Relate how experienced believers’ examples have enhanced your focus on biblical living in the Spirit . Submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by July 1​5, 2026 . AC Central Around the Table - Our blessed hope Breaking Bread - Marital Drift

May Collection - Operational Fund Tonight - Saturday, 5/30 Testimonies at 6:30 pm - Charlie Bertschi, Eleanor Carlson, Delaney Hodel, Libby Hodel. Bro. Matt Koehl (Sarasota) will assist. Sunday, 5/31 1st Service - Bro. Matt Koehl (Sarasota) will have this service. 2nd Service - Baptismal service for Charlie Bertschi, Eleanor Carlson, Delaney Hodel, Libby Hodel Lunch provided by Fred & Jodi Leman Monday - Thursday, June 1-4 - Vacation Bible School at 6:45 pm. The Theme is “The Good Shepherd” - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 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. Here is the schedule for the week: Monday - Bro. Clark Stoller from Gridley - Lost to Found -Psalm 23:1 and 1 Sam. 17:34-37 Tuesday - Bro. Mike Kaisner from Peoria - Wrong Path to Right Path -Psalm 23:2-3 and 1 Sam. 17 Wednesday - Bro. Greg Beutel from Tremont - Fearful to Peaceful -Psalms 23:4 and 1 Sam. 19-23 Thursday - Bro. Jeff Niehouser from Morton - Grumbling to Grateful and Shaky to Sure -Psalm 23:5-6 and 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 1 Chronicles 22 and 2 Sam. 7 Thursday, 6/4 - Helping Hands will meet at 9:00 am to noon. Young Group: VBS - Monday-Thursday at 6:45pm Tuesday, 6/2- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 6/5 - Bible Study over Hosea 11-14 at Scott & Mandy Yordy’s at 7pm. New Baby - Congratulations Zachary & Kayla Mangold with the birth of their son, Walker Elijah on 5/24.. Farewell - Our love and prayers go with Jackson Beer as he will be going to Sunset Gap, Tennessee to serve as an intern for 9 weeks assisting mission teams this summer. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10th & 11th. We will be needing many volunteers to help the conference run smoothly. This is also a good opportunity to learn more about HarvestCall and its various missions. Please see the following sign-ups for volunteer jobs as well as baking cookies/bars for the conference lunch. If you are planning to attend in any capacity (volunteer, attendee, for part of the day, etc.) PLEASE REGISTER yourself at https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ . To help out during the weekend, use the Volunteer Sign-up Looking Ahead Sunday, 6/7 - Communion will be served at the Nursing Home . Singing will begin at 1:00. Those who could not attend communion are welcome to join the residents. Sunday, 6/28 - Sunday School Picnic National Church New “AC Jobs” Board in AC Central - open to any employer (business or nonprofit) who wishes to recruit Apostolic Christians. For a small fee, employers can post jobs to reach all registered AC Central users. Silver Lining reader-submitted article -The topic is Spiritual Lessons from Seasoned Brethren: Relate how experienced believers’ examples have enhanced your focus on biblical living in the Spirit . Submit your contribution (length = 600 words or less) on this topic to features@acsilverlining.org by July 1​5, 2026 . AC Central Around the Table - How to handle an aggressive intruder (2 of 2) Breaking Bread - Marital Drift Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy St. Jude Fundraiser - June 6- 8 AM- Roanoke Park. Walk, run, play disc golf, or just come up to the park, make a donation and enjoy refreshments. There are still a few slots open to help and/or donate refreshments if you are willing. Please sign up at the following link: Walking For Amy Refreshment Link

May Collection - Operational Fund Sunday, 5/24 - 2nd Service -1 Timothy 5 Lunch provided by Rich & Julie Lindberg Wednesday, 5/27 evening service - “Technology, Truth & Digital Discernment" - Byron Gerber will focus on ways technology is being used in our church and Jonathan Hodel will be speaking on digital discernment. Saturday, 5/30 Testimonies at 6:30 pm - Charlie Bertschi, Eleanor Carlson, Delaney Hodel, Libby Hodel Sunday, 5/31 2nd Service - Baptisms Young Group: Tuesday, 5/26- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm. Friday, 5/29 - Speaker Night at Wyatt and Charity’s at 7pm. Men’s Bible Study - We would like to continue the men's small group bible studies starting in the month of June. If you were not a participant in the first small group study and would like to be added to an existing group or you were in the previous study and would like to change the day or time that you participate in the study, please contact John Getz or Rob Luginbuhl. If you were signed up for the previous small men's group, you do not need to sign up again. You will be contacted by your facilitator. The new study has been developed by ACCFS and is called All Nations. The study is designed to promote understanding of diverse people and perspectives. Roanoke church is hosting HarvestCall's Proclaim & Serve Conference on July 10th & 11th. We will be needing many volunteers to help the conference run smoothly. This is also a good opportunity to learn more about HarvestCall and its various missions. Please see the following sign-ups for volunteer jobs as well as baking cookies/bars for the conference lunch. If you are planning to attend in any capacity (volunteer, attendee, for part of the day, etc.) PLEASE REGISTER yourself at https://www.proclaimandserve.org/ . To help out during the weekend, use the Volunteer Sign-up To donate cookies use the Cookie Sign-up Looking Ahead June 1-4 - Vacation Bible School Sunday, 6/7 - Communion will be served at the Nursing Home . Singing will begin at 1:00. Those who could not attend communion are welcome to join the residents. Sunday, 6/28 - Sunday School Picnic National Church AC Central Around the Table - How to handle an aggressive intruder (2 of 2) Breaking Bread - Brain Development: Why It Matters Other Ways to Learn and Serve Walking for Amy St. Jude Fundraiser - June 6- 8 AM- Roanoke Park. Walk, run, play disc golf, or just come up to the park, make a donation and enjoy refreshments.