Weekly Announcements

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.

November Collection - Gateway Woods Sunday, 11/9 Second Service - 1 John 3 Lunch Provided by Matt & Jennifer Mangold Wednesday, 11/12 Thanksgiving Dinner & Hymn Sing - Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Hymn Sing on Wednesday November 12. A meal will be served at 6 pm in the church dining room and singing will start at 7 pm. Contact Susan Bertschi at 309-256-0014 if you have any questions. Sign Up to Attend: www.PerfectPotluck.com/TCVC3364 Food Sign Up: www.PerfectPotluck.com/TGAX2581 Saturday, 11/15 - Testimonies (singing at 7:00) for Ben and Nelly Mangold. Nelly’s baptism will be Sunday the 16th. Young Group: Tuesday, 11/11- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm Friday, 11/14 - SALT/LIGHT at Todd & Kathy Moser’s at 7pm The ACTIVE boys will be raking leaves on Saturday morning, November 15. Please contact Bro. Jonathan Moser (309) 253-3192 by Tuesday Nov 11 if you would like your yard raked. Please check the lost and found shelves. There are various articles of clothing, toys, containers, etc., that need to be claimed. Anything remaining by November 9 will be donated. 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. Altadena Work Team Opportunity - Altadena would like to trial some small work teams to help rebuild homes and lives after the Eaton fire devastated the area. They are looking for 6-8 people to start with for the weeks of Nov. 10-14 and Nov 17-21. There will be more opportunities in the future as more building sites are added. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bro. Mike and Sis. Susie Zobrist by email at zebam@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 309-660-7004 or Susie at 309-660-7003. National Church Hospital Lumiere Benefit - In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. AC Central Around the Table - The Easy Sin of Gossip Breaking Bread - Hidden Rules of a Great Conversation: Exploring the Speaker-Listener Model Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Trail LIfe Fundraiser - Pancake, sausage, and egg breakfast at the Roanoke Park Building on November 15th 7:00-10:00 am. Fundraiser for LifeWise Academy , offering Bible-based education in our Roanoke-Benson school district - A couple of Roanoke community members are selling grave blankets and wreaths to fundraise for R-B's LifeWise Academy. Please see attached form or contact Jessi Schwind for more details Apostolic Christian Restmor is currently seeking candidates for an Accounting Controller. The Accounting Controller is responsible for the financial supervision of the organization. This responsibility entails overseeing all financial operations, which include preparation of financial statements, preparation of governmental reports, maintaining compliance with accounting regulations, managing the accounting staff, managing treasury functions, and working with Restmor leadership. To learn more or express interest, please contact Megan Hodel at 309-284-1400.

November Collection - Gateway Woods Sunday, 11/2 - 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 - 1 John 2 Lunch Provided by Jeremy & Melinda Knepp ACYF is in Forrest at 6 pm. Bible Class students will leave from the church parking lot at 3:30 and will stop at Monicals on the way to ACYF. Wednesday, 11/5 HOPE will meet at Joyce Hodel’s from 7:15-8:30. WOW will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 7 pm.for Harvest Dinner prep. We will sing and have food. Scripture Memory will meet at 7:15 pm in the church dining room. ACTIVE will meet in the Bible class room at 7:30pm Thursday, 11/6 - Helping Hands will meet from 9-12. Young Group: Tuesday, 11/4- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm The ACTIVE boys will be raking leaves on Saturday morning, November 15. Please contact Bro. Jonathan Moser (309) 253-3192 by Tuesday Nov 11 if you would like your yard raked. Please check the lost and found shelves. There are various articles of clothing, toys, containers, etc., that need to be claimed. Anything remaining by November 9 will be donated. 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. Altadena Work Team Opportunity - Altadena would like to trial some small work teams to help rebuild homes and lives after the Eaton fire devastated the area. They are looking for 6-8 people to start with for the weeks of Nov. 10-14 and Nov 17-21. There will be more opportunities in the future as more building sites are added. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bro. Mike and Sis. Susie Zobrist by email at zebam@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 309-660-7004 or Susie at 309-660-7003. Looking Ahead: Saturday, 11/15 - Testimonies (singing at 7:00) for Ben and Nelly Mangold. Nelly’s baptism will be Sunday the 16th. National Church Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. For more information, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. AC Central Around the Table - What we know and believe about the Bible Breaking Bread - Hidden Rules of a Great Conversation: Exploring the Speaker-Listener Model Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Fundraiser for LifeWise Academy , offering Bible-based education in our Roanoke-Benson school district - A couple of Roanoke community members are selling grave blankets and wreaths to fundraise for R-B's LifeWise Academy. Please see attached form or contact Jessi Schwind for more details Apostolic Christian Restmor is currently seeking candidates for an Accounting Controller. The Accounting Controller is responsible for the financial supervision of the organization. This responsibility entails overseeing all financial operations, which include preparation of financial statements, preparation of governmental reports, maintaining compliance with accounting regulations, managing the accounting staff, managing treasury functions, and working with Restmor leadership. To learn more or express interest, please contact Megan Hodel at 309-284-1400.

October Collection - Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Sunday, 10/26 - Second Service - 1 John 1 Lunch Provided by Matt & Melissa Kaufman Sing at Nursing Home following the second service. Wednesday, 10/29 - Family Night “God’s Fame Among the Nations” - Nate and Rachel Mueller will speak about the missionary work they were involved with in PNG. 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: October Family Night Pizza Supper Sign Up Please sign up by noon on Tuesday if you plan to eat as the pizza needs to be ordered Tuesday afternoon. Friday, 10/31 - Harvest Party for 3 year olds - 8th grade from 6:30-8pm at the Fellowship Hall. Please send 1# of wrapped candy with each child and they will go home with a mixed bag of candy. Young Group: Tuesday, 10/28- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm. Friday, 10/31 - SALT/LIGHT host Harvest Party The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. The reservation date cut off is October 28th . Reservations are significantly lower than previous years at this point, so if you are wanting to attend, please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911). Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link If you have any questions, contact Jennifer or Angie Shuck. Thank you for your support of our Bible Class students. Congratulations to Samantha Bertschi (Sam & Marjorie) and Cale Schumacher from Goodfield (Dan & Heidi) as they have announced their engagement. Please check the lost and found shelves. There are various articles of clothing, toys, containers, etc., that need to be claimed. Anything remaining by November 9 will be donated. Altadena Work Team Opportunity - Altadena would like to trial some small work teams to help rebuild homes and lives after the Eaton fire devastated the area. They are looking for 6-8 people to start with for the weeks of Nov. 10-14 and Nov 17-21. There will be more opportunities in the future as more building sites are added. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bro. Mike and Sis. Susie Zobrist by email at zebam@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 309-660-7004 or Susie at 309-660-7003. Looking Ahead: Thursday, 11/6 - Helping Hands will meet from 9-12. National Church Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. For more information, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. AC Central Around the Table - What we know and believe about the Bible Breaking Bread - Celebrating 10 Years of Breaking Bread Past Events - General Conference 2025

October Collection - Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Tonight - Saturday, 10/18 - Testimonies at 6:30pm - Daniel Maher, Rylan & Sophia Bachman Jonny Moser, and Haley Hodel. Craig Stickling (Peoria) will be here to assist with testimonies. Following testimonies, we would like to extend an invite to the Church to join with the Young Group for a time of worship at Nate & Jamie Hodel’s shed. Please bring a chair and snack to share and join us in magnifying the Lord. All are welcome! Sunday, 10/19 - Baptisms Second Service - David Sceggel (Peoria) will be here. Lunch Provided by Stephen & Susan Bertschi Young Group: Tuesday, 10/21- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 10/24 - SALT/LIGHT Bible Study on Jonah 1-2 at 7:00pm at Stephen and Susan Bertschi’s Land. Looking Ahead: Wednesday, 10/29 - Family Night “God’s Fame Among the Nations” - Nate and Rachel Mueller will speak about the missionary work they were involved with in PNG. 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: October Family Night Pizza Supper Sign Up The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. The reservation date cut off is October 28th . Please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911). Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link Please check the lost and found shelves. There are various articles of clothing, toys, containers, etc., that need to be claimed. Anything remaining by November 9 will be donated. College Care Packages - As a church body, we would like to remember our college students by praying for them, encouraging them and sending a small care package. If you would like to send a care package, you can pick up an envelope containing your student’s information on the bulletin board in the back hallway. Thanks in advance for your generosity and please be intentional about reaching out to them within 2-3 weeks of receiving their information. Altadena Work Team Opportunity - Altadena would like to trial some small work teams to help rebuild homes and lives after the Eaton fire devastated the area. They are looking for 6-8 people to start with for the weeks of Nov. 10-14 and Nov 17-21. There will be more opportunities in the future as more building sites are added. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bro. Mike and Sis. Susie Zobrist by email at zebam@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 309-660-7004 or Susie at 309-660-7003. National Church Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. AC Central Around the Table - What we know and believe about the Bible Breaking Bread - Celebrating 10 Years of Breaking Bread Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve Roanoke-Benson LifeWise Open House on Tuesday, 10/21 from 7-8 pm at The 101. Stop by to learn more about the program, see our classroom set up, and ask questions. Our Facebook page is RB LifeWise Facebook Link

October Collection - Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Sunday, 10/12 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria - We leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and return in time for our morning service. We appreciate singing help. Second Service - God’s Design for Men and Women - Part 2 will cover the New Testament application of the creation story. Lunch Provided by Ben & Janet Leman Wednesday, 10/15 HOPE & ACTIVE will meet for their annual worship night at Nate & Jamie Hodel’s shed from 6:45-8:30. Supper will be served. Students are encouraged to bring a friend or classmate to join in the evening. WOW at Bertschi’s at 7:00 Scripture Memory begins - Students Kindergarten through 5th grade should meet in the church dining room at 7:15. Students should be picked up promptly after services. Saturday, 10/18 - Testimonies - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher Craig Stickling (Peoria) will be here to assist with testimonies. Following testimonies, we would like to extend an invite to the Church to join with the Young Group for a time of worship at Nate & Jamie Hodels shed. Please bring a chair and snack to share and join us in magnifying the Lord. All are welcome! Young Group: Tuesday, 10/14- Singing at Eureka Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 10/17 - Taylor Invite Saturday, 10/18 Volunteer at Midwest Foodbank from 9-11am Testimonies with a singing following at Nate & Jamie Hodel’s Note from Kayla Hoffman - I would like to thank the church for providing me a wonderful environment to grow up in and a foundation that I can take with me everywhere I go. I'm thankful that I get to carry the love I've received in Roanoke and share it with all those I meet. I appreciate the support and care this community has given me. I look forward to continuing to serve with the body of Christ and with Andrew as I move. May God bless you all. Belvidere Family Connect Day - Jonathan & Megan Hodel are looking for a group to join them in an annual visit to Belvidere church for Family Connect day on October 26th. It’s an opportunity for their church to connect with church families and individuals from downstate. Families with young children and young adults as well as Sunday school teachers and song leaders are all encouraged to attend. Please contact Jonathan or Megan if you’d like to attend. College Care Packages - As a church body, we would like to remember our college students by praying for them, encouraging them and sending a small care package. If you would like to send a care package, you can pick up an envelope containing your student’s information on the bulletin board in the back hallway. Thanks in advance for your generosity and please be intentional about reaching out to them within 2-3 weeks of receiving their information. The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. Please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911). Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link Looking Ahead: October 29 - Family Night “God’s Fame Among the Nations” - Nate and Rachel Mueller will speak about the missionary work they were involved with in PNG. National Church LifePoints Employment Opportunities - LifePoints has a need for RNs, DSPs and a Maintenance Assistant. Use the following link to apply and to see full job descriptions. LifePoints Careers Link Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. AC Central Around the Table - What we know and believe about the Bible Breaking Bread - Beyond Symptom Reduction Past Events - General Conference 2025

October Collection - Fellowship Hall Maintenance Fund Sunday, 10/5 Prayer Gathering will meet at 9:00am in the Intermediate Sunday School room. All are welcome! Second Service - God’s Design for Men and Women- Part 1 will cover Genesis 2-3 Lunch Provided by Scott & Erin Leman Communion at the Nursing Home at 1:30pm Wednesday, 10/8 Nursing Home Presentation Young Group: Tuesday, 10/7- Singing at Valley Court at 7pm. Friday, 10/10 - SALT/LIGHT Topical Studies at 7pm at Cory & Gini Gerber’s. College Care Packages - As a church body, we would like to remember our college students by praying for them, encouraging them and sending a small care package. If you would like to send a care package, you can pick up an envelope containing your student’s information on the bulletin board in the back hallway. Thanks in advance for your generosity and please be intentional about reaching out to them within 2-3 weeks of receiving their information. The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. Please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911). Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link New Converts - We rejoice with Clay Fischer (Bro. Luke & Sis. Allison) and Delaney Hodel (Bro. Nate & Sis. Jamie) as they have begun their repentance and walk with the Lord. Sunday, 10/12 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria - We leave from the West parking lot at 7:15, and return in time for our morning service. We appreciate singing help. Second Service - God’s Design for Men and Women - Part 2 will cover the New Testament application of the creation story. Looking Ahead: October 18-19 - Testimonies and Baptisms - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher October 29 - Family Night “God’s Fame Among the Nations” - Nate and Rachel Mueller will speak about the missionary work they were involved with in PNG. National Church Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. Sister Heart (women’s hymn sing) is a weekend for women to gather in fellowship, lifting their voices in song, worship, and praise to God. The 10th Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15–16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. Please save the date and registration information will be available by the end of May. Our church contact person is Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Practical Apologetics Breaking Bread - Beyond Symptom Reduction Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve LifeWise RB- a Bible Education program for RB students - is in search of individuals willing to be classroom volunteers. Please apply at our website. We would love to have you! https://lifewise.org/district/1734140-il-woodford-county-roanoke-benson-cusd-60

September Collection - Cemetery Fund Sunday, 9/28 First Service - Bros Robert Hermann (Princeville), Doug Banwart (St. Louis), Clark Stoller (Gridley) Second Service - David Bertschi and Hattie Hodel’s wedding - All are welcome to attend. 12:30pm - Song Service 1:00pm wedding service (This will allow extra time for fellowship, cleanup of the lunch room, and extra time for out of town guests to arrive.) Lunch Provided by Nathan & Jamie Hodel Wednesday, 10/1 HOPE will meet at Bri Yordy's from 7:15-8:30. See your email for details. ACTIVE will meet at the Fellowship Hall at 7:30. WOW will meet at Beer's shed at 7:00, Thursday, 10/2 Helping Hands will meet from 9am to Noon. Young Group: Tuesday, 9/30- Singing at Roanoke Nursing Home at 7pm. Friday, 10/3 - SALT/LIGHT Split Speaker Night at 7pm. Friday, 10/3 - Sunday 10/5 - College Weekend Scripture Memory Class will begin for this school year on Wednesday evening, October 15th . It is for all students grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Information will be emailed to families soon. The Prairie Choristers and Youth Choir will present a Christmas program on two Wednesday nights: December 10 and 17. Youth Choir is for students from third grade through high school. Practices are held on Sunday mornings at 9:05 in the Choir Room. If you have a child who would like to sing, please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com Prairie Choristers will practice on Wednesday nights after church services. Singers of high school age and older are welcome. Please email Phil at plhodel@gmail.com if you would like to sing. The Bible Class invites you to our Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening of fellowship and dining will support our upcoming mission trip in 2026. Please use the following link to make your reservation or you can contact Jennifer Feucht (309-826-4911). Donations will be taken the night of the event. Bible Class Harvest Dinner Reservation Link God’s Design for Men and Women - This will be a 2 part series during the second service on October 5th and 12th. Part 1 (10/5) will cover Genesis 2-3, creation and the fall. Part 2 (10/12) will cover the New Testament application of the creation story. Sunday, 10/12 - Service at the Rescue Mission in Peoria - We leave from the West parking lot at 8:15, and return in time for our morning service. We appreciate singing help. Looking Ahead: Sunday, 10/5 - Communion at the Nursing Home at 1:30pm October 18-19 - Testimonies and Baptisms - Jonny Moser, Haley Hodel, Rylan & Sophia Bachman, Daniel Maher National Church Rochester Guesthouse Caretaker Need - This guesthouse was established for use by those who are receiving medical care in Rochester, Minnesota. A resident caretaker of the home who doubles as the host to guests staying about ⅓ of the evenings is needed. If you are interested, please visit with Bro. Frank. Apologetics Conference on Saturday, November 1 in Congerville "Practical Apologetics: Engaging Others with Truth & Grace"- More information and a registration link can be found on the ETR website- 2025 Apologetics Conference Registration Link 2025 HarvestCall Medical Conference - November 1 in Indianapolis, IN - Anyone working in the health care fields including administrators, mental health, dental, eye care, EMT’s and their spouses/support people are welcome to attend. The link to register is https://www.harvestcall.org/health-care-fellowship-conference Hospital Lumiere Benefit - Item donations are needed for the Hospital Lumiere’s annual benefit auction. This year, there will be both an Virtual online Auction and an In-Person Auction. Auction items should be delivered to Gridley IL by Oct. 25. For more information or to donate an item or service, visit the HarvestCall website Hospital Lumiere Benefit Auction Information . The Online Auction will be Thursday November 6 through Saturday November 8. In-Person Auction will be Friday, November 14 in Gridley, IL, with a meal beginning at 4:00 and the Auction beginning at 6:00. Sister Heart (women’s hymn sing) is a weekend for women to gather in fellowship, lifting their voices in song, worship, and praise to God. The 10th Sister Heart is planned, Lord willing, for August 15–16, 2026, in Canaan, OH. Please save the date and registration information will be available by the end of May. Our church contact person is Leah Walder. AC Central Around the Table - Practical Apologetics Breaking Bread - The Life Curve: A Needed Conversation from a Father to His Son Past Events - General Conference 2025 Other Ways to Learn and Serve LifeWise RB- a Bible Education program for RB students - is in search of individuals willing to be classroom volunteers. Please apply at our website. We would love to have you! https://lifewise.org/district/1734140-il-woodford-county-roanoke-benson-cusd-60