Weekly Announcements

January Collection - Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Sunday, 1/25 - Lunch provided by Marc & Stacie Knepp Young Group: Tuesday, 1/27 - Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 1/30 - SALT/LIGHT Worship Night at Jonathan & Megan Hodel’s at 7pm. Saturday, 1/31 - Ladies Coffee - Arrival time is 9:00 am and it will end at 10:30. The theme is "O Taste and See that the Lord is Good". All ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for information about a collection for the RB Hope Center. Please sign up at Ladies Day Signup Link Sunday, 2/1 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria - We leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, for an 8 AM service, and return in time for our first service. Singing help is always appreciated. Thank you! Questions? Contact Tim or Linda Martin Spring/Summer 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 give it a try. Please sign up at Spring Summer Small Group Sign Up Link Usher assistance is sometimes needed for funeral services and they are looking for volunteers. There is a signup sheet on the back bulletin board for those that are interested in helping when the need arises. The Nursing Home is looking for volunteers to make homemade snacks to be passed out to the residents between meals. Snacks can include (baked goods, fruits, veggies etc.) We would need 2 dozen snacks to be dropped off by 1:00pm on the date of your sign up. If you would like to volunteer, please use this link to select a date. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA92BAAFCC25-61513936-homemade Thank You - To my beloved church family, minister team, friends and relatives, I feel so blessed and thankful for all the love, support and blessed wishes from you all including so many get well and birthday cards. I thank God and you all with my love. My recovery is going well, with continuing care and therapy. Love you all, Robert Blunier Looking Ahead Wednesday, 2/4 - Memorandum Saturday, 3/7 - Bible Class Spaghetti Supper from 4-6:30pm. See attached flyer. National Church ISU Young Group Benefit Dinner on Saturday, January 31st! Please see attached flyer for details. Altadena Work Team Opportunity - There is the opportunity for a small work group of 6-8 people to help on a building project with Habitat for Humanity March 2-6. All skill levels are welcome. Please contact Bro. Mike & Sis. Susie Zobrist for details. Mike's cell 309-660-7004 /email - zobfam@gmail.com Anabaptist Fellowship Event - 1/31/2026 at 6pm, Washington Apostolic Christian Church - an evening to discuss the impact of the anabaptist movement and the value it holds for us today. 2026 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference will be February 20-21 in Goodfield. The theme is “Walking Hand in Hand”. More information and registration can be found at Marriage Conference Link AC Central Around the Table - Considering Marriage (Replay) Breaking Bread - One Tip for Human Growth: Measuring Up from the Bottom Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Heart House Service Opportunity: Eureka Heart House is replacing floors and requests volunteers to move furniture back and forth during this big project. The work days will be happening on Thursday and Saturday mornings starting in late January through February. Please sign up on the following link if you'd like to serve in this way! Heart House Service Project Sign Up Link

January Collection - Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Sunday, 1/18 - Jason Moser & Leigha Rokey’s Wedding in Bern, Kansas. Bro. Clark Stoller (Gridley) plans to be with us for the second service. Lunch provided by Jason & Ellie Rassi Sing at Nursing Home following the second service. Wednesday, 1/21 WOW at Beer’s shed at 7:00pm HOPE in church basement kitchen at 7:15pm. Each girl should bring a white 100% cotton t-shirt. Scripture Memory at 7:30pm ACTIVE will meet at 7:30pm in the Bible Class room at church. Young Group: Tuesday, 1/20 - Singing at Valley Court at 7pm. Friday, 1/23 - SALT/LIGHT at Jason & Rena Hodel’s at 7pm. Sunday, 2/1 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria - We leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, for an 8 AM service, and return in time for our first service. Singing help is always appreciated. Thank you! Questions? Contact Tim or Linda Martin New Convert - Thankful that Liam Knobloch has begun his repentance and walk with the Lord. He is the son of Bethany (Nate) Boucher and Jeff Knobloch. We welcome Henry Peterson. Henry is a good friend of Dan Maher who recently started attending church. He is looking for a closer walk with Jesus and appreciates the loving and caring community he has found here. His contact info is: 309-264-8576. The ushers will be ushering out after the morning services from now on for both trays and cafeteria lunch styles. Usher assistance is sometimes needed for funeral services and they are looking for volunteers. There is a signup sheet on the back bulletin board for those that are interested in helping when the need arises. The Nursing Home is looking for volunteers to make homemade snacks to be passed out to the residents between meals. Snacks can include (baked goods, fruits, veggies etc.) We would need 2 dozen snacks to be dropped off by 1:00pm on the date of your sign up. If you would like to volunteer, please use this link to select a date. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA92BAAFCC25-61513936-homemade Ladies Coffee will be on Saturday, January 31st. Arrival time is 9:00 am and it will end at 10:30. The theme is "O Taste and See that the Lord is Good". All ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for information about a collection for the RB Hope Center. Please sign up at Ladies Day Signup Link Looking Ahead Saturday, 1/31 - Ladies Coffee Wednesday, 2/4 - Memorandum National Church Altadena Work Team Opportunity - There is the opportunity for a small work group of 6-8 people to help on a building project with Habitat for Humanity March 2-6. All skill levels are welcome. Please contact Bro. Mike & Sis. Susie Zobrist for details. Mike's cell 309-660-7004 /email - zobfam@gmail.com Anabaptist Fellowship Event - 1/31/2026 at 6pm, Washington Apostolic Christian Church - an evening to discuss the impact of the anabaptist movement and the value it holds for us today. 2026 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference will be February 20-21 in Goodfield. The theme is “Walking Hand in Hand”. More information and registration can be found at Marriage Conference Link AC Central Around the Table - Considering Marriage (Replay) Breaking Bread - One Tip for Human Growth: Measuring Up from the Bottom Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Heart House Service Opportunity: Eureka Heart House is replacing floors and requests volunteers to move furniture back and forth during this big project. The work days will be happening on Thursday and Saturday mornings starting in late January through February. Please sign up on the following link if you'd like to serve in this way! Heart House Service Project Sign Up Link 

January Collection - Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Sunday, 1/11 - Second Service - Frank plans to give a talk on “A Parable of the Two Lost Sons” Lunch provided by Sam & Emily Wettstein Young Group: Tuesday, 1/13- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 1/16 - Games with the Nursing Home Residents Welcome to Zach and Kayla Mangold as they are moving back to the area and plan to make Roanoke their church. Please pray for Frank and Nate as they leave for the Elder Forums on Sunday. The Nursing Home is looking for volunteers to make homemade snacks to be passed out to the residents between meals. Snacks can include (baked goods, fruits, veggies etc.) We would need 2 dozen snacks to be dropped off by 1:00pm on the date of your sign up. If you would like to volunteer, please use this link to select a date. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA92BAAFCC25-61513936-homemade Ladies Coffee will be on Saturday, January 31st. Arrival time is 9:00 am and it will end at 10:30. The theme is "O Taste and See that the Lord is Good". All ladies age high school and up are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for information about a collection for the RB Hope Center. Please sign up at Ladies Day Signup Link We have open seats on the bus for the annual Bible Class ski trip to Cascade Mountain on January 31 so please sign up if you’d like to join us! Bus Leaves: 5:00 am from Roanoke Benson High School parking lot and we hope to be back by 10 pm. Please purchase your own tickets and rentals on-line and it MUST be done in advance as there is limited availability. (Sometimes the weekends sell out.) https://www.cascademountain.com/ Click the link below to reserve your seat on the bus: Bible Class Ski Trip Signup Link Contact Susan Bertschi at 309-256-0014 for questions or details. Information Request - When you have a child newly engaged, please contact Julie Lindberg with names of bride and groom and the date they are getting married to keep our bulletin board updated. Looking Ahead Saturday, 1/31 - Ladies Coffee National Church Anabaptist Fellowship Event - 1/31/2026 at 6pm, Washington Apostolic Christian Church - an evening to discuss the impact of the anabaptist movement and the value it holds for us today. AC Central Around the Table - In, but not of, the world - Replay Breaking Bread - One Tip for Human Growth: Measuring Up from the Bottom Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve GriefShare Program starting Monday, January 12th - This is a faith-based, 13 week program designed to help grieving spouses, children and parents navigate the grief journey. It is held at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall Gathering Room from 6:30-8:30 each Monday evening. You can find information at griefshare.org .

January Collection - Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Sunday, 1/4 - Prayer Gathering at 9am - All are welcome! Visiting Minister - Daniel Leman (Washington) will be with us. The Christmas Card Exchange - Please check your files and gather any cards you may have. The boxes will be removed following the service today. Lunch provided by Zach & Penny Maher Wednesday, 1/7 HOPE will meet from 7:15 - 8:30 in the Helping Hands room in the church basement. WOW at Beer Shed at 7 pm. Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 pm ACTIVE will be meeting at 6:30 at the DMV. They will drop the boys off at church afterward. More details will be e-mailed. Thursday, 1/8 - Helping Hands from 9-12. Young Group: Tuesday, 1/6- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 1/9 - SALT/LIGHT Bible Study at Fred & Jodi Leman’s at 7pm. 2026 Church Directory Updates - all updates need to be made by Wednesday, 1/7: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Information Request - When you have a child newly engaged, please contact Julie Lindberg with names of bride and groom and the date they are getting married to keep our bulletin board updated. Looking Ahead Sunday, 1/11 - Second Service - Frank plans to give a talk on “A Parable of the Two Lost Sons” Save the Date - Saturday, 1/31 - Ladies Coffee National Church Anabaptist Fellowship Event - 1/31/2026 at 6pm, Washington Apostolic Christian Church - an evening to discuss the impact of the anabaptist movement and the value it holds for us today. The European Committee has received requests from Balingen and Briedenbach Germany seeking assistance with construction of larger church buildings due to increased attendance from Ukraine and other impoverished regions. If you desire to assist with replenishing the HarvestCall European Church Building Fund, donations may be made through the HarvestCall website - HarvestCall Donation Link - or by check to HarvestCall designated to the European Church Building Fund. AC Central Around the Table - In, but not of, the world - Replay Breaking Bread - Aging with Intention Past Events - General Conference 2025

December - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation amount per person is $450 Sunday, 12/28 - Lunch provided by Jay & Jackie Braker Wednesday, 12/31 - New Year’s Eve Service at 7:15pm Young Group: Tuesday, 12/30- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Wednesday, 12/31 - SALT/LIGHT New Year’s Eve party following services at Sam & Marjorie Bertschi’s. The Christmas Card Exchange - Please check your files and gather any cards you may have. The boxes will be removed following the January 4th church service. 2026 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Looking Ahead Thursday, 1/8 - Helping Hands from 9-12. Sunday, 1/11 - Second Service - Frank plans to give a talk on “A Parable of the Two Lost Sons” National Church Anabaptist Fellowship Event - 1/31/2026 at 6pm, Washington Apostolic Christian Church - an evening to discuss the impact of the anabaptist movement and the value it holds for us today. The European Committee has received requests from Balingen and Briedenbach Germany seeking assistance with construction of larger church buildings due to increased attendance from Ukraine and other impoverished regions. If you desire to assist with replenishing the HarvestCall European Church Building Fund, donations may be made through the HarvestCall website - HarvestCall Donation Link - or by check to HarvestCall designated to the European Church Building Fund. AC Central Around the Table - How to be steadfast Breaking Bread - Aging with Intention Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Final blood drive of the year! During this season of giving, please consider giving the gift of LIFE! An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday December 29th from 11-4 at the Roanoke Park Building. You can sign up to donate by going to www.redcrossblood.org or by calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

December - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation amount per person is $450 Sunday, 12/21 - Lunch provided by Jonathan & Megan Hodel Sing at Nursing Home after services. Thursday, 12/25 - Christmas Day Services at 9:30 am Young Group: Tuesday, 12/23- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm The Christmas Card Exchange area will again be set up like last year near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. 2026 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Looking Ahead Wednesday 12/31 - New Years Eve Services at 7:15pm National Church AC Central Around the Table - How to be steadfast Breaking Bread - Thy Kingdom Come Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Final blood drive of the year! During this season of giving, please consider giving the gift of LIFE! An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday December 29th from 11-4 at the Roanoke Park Building. You can sign up to donate by going to www.redcrossblood.org or by calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491. Our church calendar : https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/calendar

December - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation amount per person is $450 Sunday, 12/14 - Lunch provided by Landon & Katie Isaia Wednesday, 12/17 - Prairie Chorister and Youth Choir Christmas Program at 7:15pm Young Group: Tuesday, 12/16- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm The Christmas Card Exchange area will again be set up like last year near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. 2026 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Looking Ahead Thursday, 12/25 - Christmas Day Services at 9:30am Wednesday 12/31 - New Years Eve Services at 7:15pm National Church AC Central Around the Table - The Purpose and Need of Baptism Breaking Bread - Thy Kingdom Come Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Final blood drive of the year! During this season of giving, please consider giving the gift of LIFE! An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday December 29th from 11-4 at the Roanoke Park Building. You can sign up to donate by going to www.redcrossblood.org or by calling or texting Julie Blunier at 309-712-7491.

December - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested donation amount per person is $450 Sunday, 12/7 - Prayer Gathering - All are welcome to begin our day of worship in prayer. We will meet at 9am in the intermediate Sunday School room. Sunday School Christmas Program during second service. SS students will be eating lunch before the congregation at 10:40 to allow for them to return to their classrooms to prepare for the program. Parents of young students should meet their child in the dining room to help get their food. Students are to return to their classrooms at 11:15. Parents of younger children are encouraged to assist in getting them there on time. Lunch provided by Matt & Jennifer Feucht Annual Church Christmas Caroling and meal - We will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 4:00. Wednesday, 12/10 - Prairie Chorister and Youth Choir Christmas Program Young Group: Tuesday, 12/9- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm Friday, 12/12 - SALT/LIGHT Christmas Party at Neal & Jessica Beer’s. New Convert - We rejoice with Maggie Luginbuhl (Scott & Bev) as her decision to walk with Jesus was announced . New Positions: Church Trustee - Rich & Julie Lindberg Fellowship Hall Trustee - Eric & Jodi Hoffman Nursing Home Board - Ray Blunier Nominating Committee - Brett & Laura Hodel The Christmas Card Exchange area will again be set up like last year near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. 2026 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Looking Ahead 12/17 - Prairie Chorister and Youth Choir Christmas Programs National Church AC Central Around the Table - The Purpose and Need of Baptism Breaking Bread - The Power of Thanksgiving Past Events - General Conference 2025

November Collection - Gateway Woods Sunday, 11/30 Second Service - Topical Study on 1 John 5 Lunch Provided by Sam & Marjorie Bertschi Wednesday, 12/3 Church Business Meeting - The minutes of last year’s church and Nursing Home business meetings were attached to emailed announcements. The ballot will be emailed out next week for you to view and pray about. If you are unable to attend, please get your vote to Frank by 6pm on Wednesday prior to the meeting. Bible Class Random Acts of Kindness - Meet at the Fellowship Hall at 6:15pm. Hope will meet in the Nursing Home Multi Purpose Room for our Christmas dinner party from 7-8:30pm. See your email for details. Scripture Memory Christmas party- Please have your child arrive at the Roanoke Nursing Home for Christmas Caroling beginning at 6:50. We ask that parents stay and carol with us and then drive your child out to church when we are done caroling around 7:10. Please contact Jamie Hodel if your child will be needing a ride from the Nursing Home to church. The students will have a pizza party on arrival back to Church . ACTIVE Christmas Party will be at church at 7:30pm . Thursday, 12/4 - Helping Hands will meet from. 9am-12. Come join us for a light luncheon afterwards. Young Group: Tuesday, 12/2- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Saturday, 12/6 - SALT/LIGHT Fruit Baskets and Caroling at Chad & Brenda Martin’s. Sunday, 12/7 - Prayer Gathering - All are welcome to begin our day of worship in prayer. We will meet at 9am in the intermediate Sunday School room. Second Service - Sunday School Christmas Program Annual Church Christmas Caroling and meal - We will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 4:00. To RSVP attendance , please sign up on the bulletin board in the middle of the back hall and indicate if you are both singing and eating or just joining us for the meal. To help set up, serve, and bring food please click on the following link: Church Christmas Caroling set-up, serve, bring food SignUp Link The Christmas Card Exchange area will again be set up like last year near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. We rejoice and welcome : We welcome our new convert Addi Tibbs (Jeff and Jayme) as she has begun her walk with the Lord. We praise God for Josie Hodel (Dustin and Mandy) in her renewed commitment to her walk with the Lord and welcome her back with thanksgiving to God. We also welcome Bro. Mark & Sis. Cathy Kieser as they have decided to make Roanoke their home church. 2026 Lunch Serving List and Funeral Call List Updates - Anyone wanting to have their name added or removed from the Sunday Lunch Serving List OR the Funeral Call List should contact Cheryl Baurer (309-645-7505) before 12/1/25. 2026 Church Directory Updates: If you have any updates (including e-mail, phone numbers, as well as phone numbers for your children) you may either fill out the form online ( https://www.roanokeacchurch.org/directory-updates ), send an email ( DirectoryUpdates@roanokeacchurch.org ), or fill out a paper form in the North hall and drop it in the box near the bulletin board. Looking Ahead 12/10 and 12/17 - Prairie Chorister and Youth Choir Christmas Programs National Church AC Central Around the Table - The Purpose and Need of Baptism Breaking Bread - The Power of Thanksgiving Past Events - General Conference 2025

November Collection - Gateway Woods Sunday, 11/23 First Service - Bro. Jeff Leman (Bluffton North) Second Service - Topical Study on 1 John 4 Lunch Provided by Marc & Stephanie Rieke Sing at the Nursing Home following services. Wednesday, 11/26 - No Church Service Thursday, 11/27 - Thanksgiving Service at 9:30 Young Group: Tuesday, 11/25- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm The Christmas Card Exchange area will again be set up like last year near the women’s restroom in the North hall. Each household/family unit in the Roanoke church has a hanging file folder assigned to them to act as their mailbox. These folders have been arranged alphabetically for easy use to give Christmas cards out to anyone in church. If you notice someone in church does not have a folder, please use the extra folders available to fill in their name and file their folder alphabetically. 2026 Lunch Serving List and Funeral Call List Updates - Anyone wanting to have their name added or removed from the Sunday Lunch Serving List OR the Funeral Call List should contact Cheryl Baurer (309-645-7505) before 12/1/25. Congratulations to Daniel Moser (Todd & Kathy) and Hailey Schambach from Elgin (Matt & Renee ) as they have announced their engagement. Looking Ahead Sunday, 12/7 - Annual Church Christmas Caroling and meal We will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 4:00. To RSVP attendance , please sign up on the bulletin board in the middle of the back hall and indicate if you are both singing and eating or just joining us for the meal. To help set up, serve, and bring food please click on the following link: Church Christmas Caroling set-up, serve, bring food SignUp Link National Church AC 40+ Singles Weekend - will be held at Bluffton North March 13th-15th. More information and the signup to come in January. We will also post information on our Facebook page AC 40+ Singles Community AC Central Around the Table - The Purpose and Need of Baptism Breaking Bread - Tech and Kids: Understanding AI Past Events - General Conference 2025

November Collection - Gateway Woods This evening - Saturday, 11/15 - Testimonies (singing at 7:00) for Ben and Nelly Mangold. Sunday, 11/16 Second Service - Baptism Service Lunch Provided by Keith & Hannah Wettstein Wednesday, 11/19 - In this season of counting our blessings and giving thanks, the Scripture Memory Class teachers and students would like to invite the church to join us in the dining room this Wednesday evening, November 19 immediately following services for a snack buffet served as a token of our thankfulness for our church family. All are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship!  ACTIVE will meet at the DMV in Roanoke at 6:15 to go shopping for Christmas gifts to donate. More details will be emailed out. WOW at Bertschi’s at 7 pm HOPE will meet at 7:15 in the church basement kitchen. They should each bring $5-10 for our Christmas service project. See your email for details. Scripture Memory meet at 7:15 pm Young Group: Tuesday, 11/18- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm 2026 Lunch Serving List and Funeral Call List Updates - Anyone wanting to have their name added or removed from the Sunday Lunch Serving List OR the Funeral Call List should contact Cheryl Baurer (309-645-7505) before 12/1/25. Looking Ahead Sunday, 12/7 - Annual Church Christmas Caroling and meal We will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 4:00. To RSVP attendance , please sign up on the bulletin board in the middle of the back hall and indicate if you are both singing and eating or just joining us for the meal. To help set up, serve, and bring food please click on the following link: Church Christmas Caroling set-up, serve, bring food SignUp Link National Church AC 40+ Singles Weekend - will be held at Bluffton North March 13th-15th. More information and the signup to come in January. We will also post information on our Facebook page AC 40+ Singles Community AC Central Around the Table - The Easy Sin of Gossip Breaking Bread - Tech and Kids: Understanding AI Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Open House Friday, 11/21 from 6-8pm - Come meet the Fox family! They currently serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. Brent is a pilot and was a coworker to Fred. They would love to meet Fred and Jodi’s church family! The open house will be held at Caleris. Desserts provided! We look forward to seeing you there! A flyer is attached.