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April 13, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening” friends! We’re glad you’re here to help us celebrate Palm Sunday! Hosanna in the highest! Make way for the King!

Songs today were “Hosanna”, “House of the Lord”, ”Lord Our God”, “The Wonderful Cross”, “Jesus Paid It All”, and “Jesus Messiah”. Thanks again to Mikey Nordsell for drumming! The sermon, “Lunchtime”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 6. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Welcome to our newest members: Ashley Murphy, Bob Byerwalter, John Paskiewicz, and Dr. Don LoConte!

Good Friday Communion Service is Friday, April 18, 7:00 pm. Crucifixion scenes can be graphic, so parents should decide if it is appropriate for young children. Invite friends now as this is one of our most beloved services of the year. Lights will be dimmed for the service, so please arrive on time to find a seat.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you MUST walk to the back of the church beside the coffee table and check out the Easter tomb replica created by Judy Fash! She is so talented, and this exhibit will soon be removed, so be sure to take a look! A+ work!

Decorating Team will meet after service Sunday, April 27th. If you are new and are interesting in helping beautify the church for special occasions, you are welcome to attend.

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” begins May 4th, 6:30pm at the church. Sign up to attend. This is free and open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. He will dive into troublesome and misunderstood scriptures.

Thanks to Peggy and Richard for sharing their basket of pocket “Prayer Quilts” handsewn by Peggy! Please take one next Sunday. There are different patterns and sayings on the backs so you can choose the one that best fits.

Applause for Rachel and Ashley who stepped up to serve in our kids’ ministry! Thank you for filling the need!

Senior Easter Luncheon is Wednesday, April 16th, noon at church. We are having fried chicken and the fixin’s! If you haven’t already signed up and are 55+, contact Kathy Felchlin to save your seat and to let her know what dish you are bringing to share.

We will have baptizing during the service on May 4th! Sign up if you would like to be water baptized!

Dawn Gonda, leader of Fishes and Loaves, will be happy to add your name to the roster if you’d like to cook an occasional meal for those in our congregation who are temporarily incapacitated. If you don’t prefer to cook, then purchased or restaurant delivered meals are also welcomed.

Get well wishes to Brenda Hajek following shoulder surgery! She is home and doing her therapy. Thank you for those who have been providing meals while she is unable to use her arm. Kevin Giera did well with his parathyroid surgery and was back in service with us today looking strong and happy.

Congratulations to CJ Cates for landing a new job this week! We are so happy to have him be part of this church! He is Bob Hensle’s grandson and Autumn’s younger brother. Make him welcome.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Pastor Billy on the 18th, so when you see him Friday be sure and love him extra! Gary Ellinger celebrates on the 20th!

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Small Group that meets at the Hajek home is on hold until May 8th. This will give Pastor Bob’s class time to finish, give us time to enjoy the Easter holidays, and give Brenda time to heal. See you next month!

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is at 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” We hope to see all of you back at church Friday night and next Sunday at 10 am for a glorious Easter worship service!

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April 6, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening” friends! We’re glad you’re here!

Songs today were “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord ”, “Let the Praises Ring”, ”No Longer Slaves”, “There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood”, “Rattle”, and “He Is Lord”. Thanks to Mikey Nordsell for drumming! The sermon, “Witness Protection Program”, was delivered by Pastor Billy. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

After service we hosted membership class with pizza lunch. Welcome to our new members: Ashley Murphy, Bob Byerwalter, John Paskiewicz, and Dr. Don LoConte.

Thanks to Peggy and Richard for sharing the basket of pocket “Prayer Quilts”. If you didn’t get one today, please take one next Sunday. There are different patterns and sayings on the backs so you can choose the one that best fits.

Thank you for your kind contributions to our community food pantry drive!

Good Friday Communion Service is Friday, April 16, 7:00 pm. Crucifixion scenes can be graphic, so parents should decide if it is appropriate for young children. Invite friends now as this is one of our most beloved services of the year.

Kids’ Ministry is STILL in need of two volunteers to help out once a month. Please speak to Joe and Jamie if you are willing to lend a hand in this area so the regular helpers can take a break. It’s FUN!

Senior Easter Luncheon is Wednesday, April 16th, noon at church. Sign up at the Connection Table if you are 55+! Kathy Felchlin can give more information.

We will have baptizing during the service on May 4th! Sign up if you would like to be water baptized!

Dawn Gondo, leader of Fishes and Loaves, is arranging meals for Brenda Hajek’s post-op time at home. If you would like to bless Brenda, contact Dawn to add your name to the cooks!

Happy Birthday to Kathleen Milligan, Autumn Hensle, Louise Rose, Adam Burnett and Bob Schuler!

Get well wishes to Brenda Hajek following shoulder surgery! She is home. Richard Rock and Bob Startz were also hospitalized this week, but both at back home, too.

Gary Gossett’s brother Steve’s funeral will be April 12th. Condolences to the family.

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” We hope to see all of you back at church next week at 10 am.

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March 30, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening” and to Family Communion Sunday.

Songs today were “No Sweeter Name”, “You Are Good”, ”Blessed Assurance”, “Communion”, and “The Blessing”. The sermon, “Don’t Be a Jephthah” was delivered by Pastor Bob Smith with text from Judges 11:1-3. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

April 6 (next Sunday) is membership class with pizza. Please sign up at the Connection Table if you would like to learn more about this church and share a bite of lunch. No obligation or pressure to join if you simply want to get more info.

Good Friday Communion Service is Friday, April 18, 7:00 pm. This can be graphic, so parents should decide if it is appropriate for their children under 10. Be inviting friends now as this is one of our most beloved services of the year.

Kids’ Ministry is still in need of two volunteers to help out once a month. Please speak to Joe and Jamie if you are willing to lend a hand in this area.

Senior Easter Luncheon is Wednesday, March 19th, noon at church. Sign up at the Connection Table! Kathy Felchlin can give more information.

We will do baptizings during the service on May 4th! Sign up if you would like to be water baptized!

Prayers for safety and success for Betsy Burnett whose deployment with Samaritan’s Purse has been extended for the second time. Gene O’Brien was finally back with us after deployment to help in the California wildfire disaster zones.

Dawn Gondo, leader of Fishes and Loaves, is arranging meals for Brenda Hajek’s post-op time at home. If you would like to bless Brenda, contact Dawn to add your name to the cooks!

Happy Birthday to Mike Seklecki, Kevin Chambers and Pastor Julian Sandoval!

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” We hope to see all of you back at church next week at 10 am. Remember to bring something to share for the community food pantry with you! Have a blessed week!

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March 23, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”!

Songs today were “Are You Washed in the Blood”, “We Believe”, ”Voice of Truth”, “Glorious One”, and “Because He Lives”. The sermon, “Authority”was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 5. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Round of applause for Greg and Judy Fash and the decorating team for the lovely cross decoration. Judy MADE the tomb scene found on the back table. Be sure and take a walk back there to admire it! It is outstanding!

Thanks to those who volunteered with the Parents’ Day Out afternoon in our children’s ministry today! The Meskins and their team served lunch and had all kinds of good music and fun stuff for the littles!

Kids’ Ministry is in need of two volunteers to help out once a month. Please speak to Joe and Jamie if you are willing to lend a hand in this area.

Senior Easter Luncheon is Wednesday, March 19th, noon at church. Sign up at the Connection Table! Kathy Felchlin can give more information.

April 6 is membership class with pizza. Please sign up at the Connection Table if you would like to learn more about this church. No obligation to join. Childcare will be available.

Good Friday Communion Service is Friday, April 18, 7:00 pm. This can be graphic, so parents should decide if it is appropriate for their children under 10.

We will have baptizing during the service on May 4th! Sign up if you would like to be water baptized!

Prayers for safety and success for Betsy Burnett and Gene O’Brien on mission with Samaritan’s Purse. Hopefully, we will see both of them back with us next week.

Condolences to the Gossett family on the passing of Gary’s brother, Steve. His service will be April 12.

Happy 65th Birthday to George Carroll! Kristen Hippenhammer has a birthday Thursday, and Mike Seklecki celebrates his on Saturday!

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. Thank you for all you do to grow this ministry! See you all next week at 10 am for Communion Sunday!

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March 16, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Let’s read what is going on at church this snowy morning:

Songs today were “Today Is the Day”, “This Is Amazing Grace”, ”Draw Me Close”, “Bringing In the Sheaves”, and “Goodness of God”. The sermon, “Do You Want To Be Healed?”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 5. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Stone Soup Sunday potluck followed service, and we had a good crowd. We appreciate all the cooks and helpers who work hard so we all can relax and enjoy a meal together! Note there will NO APRIL MEAL because of Easter.

New deacon letters were mailed to members last week. If you have not received one, let Pastor Larry know, and let’s get your phone, email, and mailing addresses updated.

Senior St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon is Wed, March 19th, noon at church. Executive Director of Morning Star Mission will be guest speaker. Sign up at the Connection Table! Kathy Felchlin can give more information.

April 6 is membership class with pizza. Please sign up at the Connection Table if you would like to learn more about this church. No obligation to join.

We will have baptizing during the service on May 4th! Sign up if you would like to be water baptized!

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Prayers for safety and success for Betsy Burnett who is on extended deployment with Samaritan’s Purse in the Carolinas to help those still impacted by Hurricane Helene flooding devastation. We hope to see her back with us near the end of March.

Claps and cheers for Jamie Meskin who passed her exam to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor!

Standing ovation for John Nordsell who has been declared in remission from cancer! How wonderful! Thank you, Lord!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. Thank you for all who contribute time, treasure, and talents to support and grow this ministry! See you all next Sunday at 10 am!

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March 9, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”!

Those who remembered time change and got to church on time got to enjoy complimentary cinnamon rolls before service!

Songs today were “Unchanging”, “I’ll Fly Away”, ”Living Water”, “Come As You Are”, “Raise A Hallelujah”, and “Spirit of the Living God”. The sermon, “Living Water”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Pastor Larry addressed the congregation to explain the restructuring of our Deacon ministry. Expect a letter soon naming your Deacon and what you can realistically expect from them. Please submit all contact info corrections to the church ASAP so your mail is not misdirected. Let Larry DeSando know if you do not receive a letter.

Graybars Project is seeking a set of full size bed linens and a couple of pillows to help one of our young men being released from prison have a warm place to sleep. New or used in excellent condition would work fine. These are needed within two weeks.

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Happy 11th Birthday to Revolution Church! Happy Birthday to Tammy Smit, Levi Hippenhammer, and Bob Hensle! Our eldest member, Linda Lee, turns 89 on the 15th! Birthday wishes also going out to Mr. Mayo watching online. If you have a birthday or anniversary you’d like to see mentioned here, contact Tammy or leave the info on the piano. We don’t want to skip anybody, including those participating in classes or services remotely.

We were happy to finally get to meet sweet Baby Blair. Congrats to mom, Desiray Chambers and to the entire family on this precious little blessing!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. We hope to see everybody back here Sunday at 10!

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March 2, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”!

Songs today were “River of Life”, “Love the Lord”, ”Our God, “How Great Is our God/How Great Thou Art”, “Blessed Be the Name”, and “He Is Lord”. The sermon, “He Must Increase”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 3:22-24. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Big thanks to all who contributed to the community food pantry drive this morning!

“Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference was yesterday with several of our men attending. The next Donuts and Devotional will be in April, and we will discuss what took place at that event. Note there will be NO donuts event this Saturday!

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Happy Birthday to Greg Fash on the 6th and Tammy Smit on the 9th!

Bob Startz was discharged from the hospital and was sent back home Friday. We miss you, Bob! We were so pleased to have Linda Lee back with us after weeks of illness!

Prayers for safety and success for Betsy Burnett who is deployed with Samaritan’s Purse in SC to help those still impacted by Hurricane Helene flooding devastation.

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. Thank you for all who contribute time, treasure, and talents to support and grow this ministry!

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February 23, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Let’s see what’s going on at church on this Communion Sunday.

Songs today were “Salvation Is Here”, “Mighty to Save”, “”Leaning On the Everlasting Arms, “Love Is Here”, “Voice of Truth”, and “Jesus Loves Me”. The sermon, “For God So Loved the World”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 3:14-21. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

March 1 “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference will be in Orland Park 8:30 am-4 pm. Have a great time, gentlemen! Pastor Bob can give more info if you need it before Saturday.

Senior Valentine pizza luncheon was Wednesday with Pastor Julian Sandoval representing “Warm Their Soles” homeless ministry! Attendees got to help him and his mom, Elena, pack blessing bags for the street people. How fun! Nearly 30 attended!

Senior St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon is Wed, March 19th, noon at church. Sign up at the Connection Table! Kathy Felchlin can give more information.

Small Group meets at the Hajek house in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm for Bible study and snacks.

Pastor Bob’s Apologetics class is Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

New Daily Bread devotional books are FREE on the Connection Table. Take one for yourself and some for your friends.

Next Sunday is food pantry collection. Please double bag items to prevent spills during transport to the facility.

Happy Birthday to Connie Schuler on the 25th and to little Evelyn Radtke on March 1st!

Special prayers for good health for Linda Lee, Freda Wolfenden, Jan Golden’s daughter, Destiny, and Bob Startz who is in Silver Cross Hospital. Prayers for safety and success for Betsy Burnett who deployed with Samaritan’s Purse today. She is bound for the rural Appalachian Mountains of NC area to help those still impacted by Hurricane Helene flooding.

Special welcome back to Linda Delost who relocated and then had transportation difficulties. We have missed her smiling face for many weeks! Thanks to JoAnn for ride sharing!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. Thank you for all who contribute time, treasure, and talents to support this ministry! Stay warm and safe, and we’ll see you next Sunday.

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February 16, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Let’s read the church news for this snowy, bitterly cold week:

Special thanks to Harvey Ferguson for gifting all the ladies a chocolate rose and for giving everybody a box of candy Conversation Hearts at the door as a belated Valentine surprise! How sweet! (No pun intended!)

Songs today were “I Saw the Light”, “Hallelujah, Your Love Makes Me Sing”, “Amazing Love”, “Just As I Am”, “Revelation Song”, and “Seek Ye First”. The sermon, “Born Again”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 3:1-15. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

We were so happy to see Gene O’Brien walk through the door after weeks of being deployed in GA and FL for storm clean-up with Samaritan’s Purse! He said during this mission 15 people accepted the Lord with him! Enjoy him while he is around as he will soon be leaving for Colorado!

After service we shared lunch at our monthly Stone Soup Potluck. Thanks to those who contribute to these meals, and thanks to those who set up and clean up. When we all do a little nobody has to do a lot.

Senior Valentine Luncheon is Wednesday, February 19 at noon at the church. . An accurate head count is needed this time, so be sure and let Kathy Felchin know if you are coming but didn’t sign up. Pastor Julian Sandoval will be the guest speaker representing “Warm Their Soles” homeless ministry!

Pastor Bob will try AGAIN to kick off his APOLOGETICS class Wednesday evening, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week. Class was cancelled for inclement weather the last two weeks. Sorry about that!

23 Young Adult small group meets at the Knotts’ home this Friday at 6:30. Late teens into 30-somethings are welcome.

March 1st “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference will be in Orland Park 8:30 am-4 pm. Mark your calendar now and save the date! Partial scholarships are available if you let Pastor Bob know there is a need. Approx. cost including lunch is $59. February 19 is the final day to register.

New Daily Bread devotional books are FREE on the Connection Table. Take one for yourself and some for your friends.

Happy Birthday to Beth Printy on the 18th! Happy 36th Anniversary to Rich and Jan Golden!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. Thank you for all who contribute time, treasure, and talents to support and grow this ministry! Stay warm and safe, and we’ll see you next Sunday.

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February 9, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening” on this Super Bowl Sunday! Let’s read the church news for this week:

Songs today were “Way Maker”, “Put Your Hand in the Hand”, “Forever”, “Love the Lord”, “One Thing Remains”, and “He Is Lord”. (Thanks to Bob Byerwalter for playing bass!) The sermon, “Flipping Tables”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 2:13-14. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Pastor Bob will teach you to accurately defend your faith in his APOLOGETICS class onWednesday evenings, 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week. Kick off class was cancelled for icy roads last week, and now there is a winter storm warning for this upcoming Wednesday, too, so listen for news of cancellation if the snow is heavy.

Remember to sign up to bring a dish to share for our monthly Stone Soup potluck meal after service next week! The more the merrier! We need you to sign up so enough tables will be rolled in after church.

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is USUALLY at 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page. This week class is CANCELLED due to a scheduling conflict. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show!

Thursday small group at the Hajek home is CANCELLED this week due to a scheduling conflict.

Senior Valentine Luncheon is Wednesday, February 19 at noon at the church. Sign up to attend or to indicate which food you will bring to share. Pastor Julian Sandoval will be the guest speaker!

March 1 “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference will be in Orland Park 8:30 am-4 pm. Mark your calendar now and save the date! Partial scholarships are available if you let Pastor Bob know there is a need. Approx. cost including lunch is $59. February 19 is the final day to register.

Happy Birthday to Jo Ann Preston today! Get well soon to Linda Lee, Bob Startz, Freda Wolfenden, and Destiny Torres!

Special prayers for Betsy Burnett being sent to the storm-damaged area of Appalachia to serve with Samaritan’s Purse. Safe travels, Betsy! We also miss Gene O’Brien who has been gone for many weeks deployed with Samaritan’s Purse.

Please take a moment to sign the birthday cards for our Graybars Project inmates located on the baptism table. Some of these people are relatives of our church members, so it means alot to see this church be kind in their written comments on those cards. Thank you to those who have donated cards recently!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”. See you next Sunday. Happy Valentine week! Remember to do all things with love!

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February 2, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Let’s read the church news for this week:

Songs today were “Greatness of Our God”, “Victory In Jesus”, “You Never Let Go”, “Our God”, “No Longer Slaves”, and “Just As I Am”. The sermon, “Water Into Wine”, was delivered by Pastor Billy.* (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

*Note to all the frugal people in the congregation: NO, Pastor Larry didn’t actually smash the bottle of expensive wine on stage. That was called “theatrics”!

Today was the final Sunday to pick up Giving Statements for tax preparation. Remaining envelopes will be mailed. Thank you for supporting your church financially!

Today we collected nonperishables for the community food pantry. Big thanks to those who contributed to the donation pile!

Pastor Bob will teach you to properly and accurately defend your faith in his APOLOGETICS class beginning Wednesday evening, 6:30 pm at the church. Snow is in the forecast, so listen for a cancellation should the weather by iffy Wednesday. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print each week.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional will be this Saturday at church at 8 am. This is free for our church men and their male friends. Y’all come!

Senior Valentine Luncheon is Wednesday, February 19 at noon at the church. Kathy Felchlin can answer any questions about this fun event. Sign up to attend or to indicate which food you will bring to share.

Remember to sign up to bring a dish to share for our monthly Stone Soup potluck meal after service! The more the merrier! We need you to sign up so enough tables will be rolled in after church.

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show!

Happy Birthday to Miriam Sandoval on the 3rd! Today is Donna Windberg’s birthday, and we remember her with great fondness. She will be forever loved and missed at this church.

Special prayers for Lauren Gross having kidney stone removal Thursday! Pat Baker is home from the hospital after battling flu and a pneumonia setback. Get well soon, Linda Lee and Betsy Burnett!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”! See you next Sunday!

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January 26, 2025

Welcome back, folks! We survived the Polar Vortex that blew through our state! Thank you for bundling up and coming out to support your church for Communion Sunday.

Songs today were “Let’s Work Together”, “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord Most High”, “Friend of God”, “It Is Well”, and “O Come To the Altar”. The sermon, “Waiting Will Relieve the Weight”, was delivered by Pastor Larry DeSando. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Yearly Church Business Meeting was today. We discussed budget, missions support choices and casting vision for 2025. Thank you for attending!

A few Giving Statements remain unclaimed in the clear container found on the Connection Table. Take yours home ASAP.

Next Sunday we collect nonperishables for the community food pantry, so remember to double bag your donations to prevent bag rips during transport. Thanks for helping!

There are several notes found on the Graybars Project table from inmates who appreciated their holiday cards volunteers wrote. Take a minute to read what they have to say after you sign the birthday cards for them.

Pastor Bob will teach you to properly and accurately defend you faith in his APOLOGETICS class beginning Wednesday evenings at the church in February. Sign up at the Connection Table so he will know how many lessons to print.

March 1 “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference will be in Orland Park 8:30 am-4 pm. Pastor Bob will be giving us more info shortly, but mark your calendar now and save the date! Partial scholarships are available if you let Pastor Bob know there is a need. Approx. cost including lunch is $59.

Happy Birthday to Erin Van Kuiken today! Gabriel Babarinde (our favorite Nigerian) celebrates his birthday on the 31st!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”! See you next Sunday! Stay warm and be safe!

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January 19, 2025

Welcome back, friends and family! Thanks for venturing out to church in this “igloo weather”!

Songs today were “Open Up the Heavens”, “I Have Decided”, “Jesus Messiah”, “There Was Jesus”, “Shout to the Lord”, and “Seek Ye First”. The sermon, “Come and See”, was delivered by Pastor Billy from the new sermon series “The Gospel of John”. Did you enjoy having cheesecake for breakfast? (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Yearly Church Business Meeting will be Sunday, January 26 after service. This is for MEMBERS ONLY. If you are going to join this church at the next membership meeting, you may also attend.

Giving Statements are available in the clear container found on the Connection Table. Take yours ASAP as you will need it for taxes. There are free Revolution Church 2025 wall calendars in a box beside these statements. Take one!

Small Group meets at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox Thursday at 6:30 pm. Join us for Bible Study and good food!

Build –A- Shoebox, Samaritan’s Purse’s mission for hard to reach nations, will host a packing day in Aurora, IL this Saturday! Betsy Burnette can answer any questions if you are willing to fill an empty volunteer shift. You will need to be able to do a good deal of walking if you work this project.

Senior Valentine Luncheon is Wednesday, February at noon at the church. Kathy Felchlin can answer any questions about this fun event. Sign up to attend or to indicate which food you will bring to share.

March 1 “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference will be in Orland Park 8:30 am-4 pm. Pastor Bob will be giving us more info shortly, but mark your calendar now and save the date!

Happy Birthday to Joe Meskin on Saturday and to Erin Van Kuiken on Friday!

Be careful in this treacherous weather, and please check on our elderly and most vulnerable members who might be too shy to ask for help. The windchills are predicted to -15 to -25 in the Chicago area. Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening”! See you next Sunday! Stay warm and be safe!

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