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November 17, 2024

Welcome back, friends!

Let’s see what’s happening at church this weekend:

Our songs today were “Forever”, “I Have Decided”, “Speak to the Mountains”, “There Was Jesus”, and “Open Up the Heavens”. The sermon, “Creeping In Unnoticed” was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Jude 1-2. This began the new series “James & Jude the Brothers of Jesus”. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Thanks to Betsy and Adam Burnett who led Operation Christmas Child’s community packing event at church last weekend! The group worked and finished 382 boxes! Today church family contributed 54 more! Betsy and our church children prayed over the boxes as today was the deadline to get them shipped on time. THANK YOU to all who participated and to those who helped load boxes for transport after service! GREAT JOB!

Today was our monthly Stone Soup potluck. Wasn’t it fun? That was some good eatin’! Thanks to all who set up, cleaned up, and cooked! We will do it again in December!

Women’s Christmas Party is Friday, Dec, 6th, at the church. $12 tickets went on sale today from Heather Smith. Choose where you want to sit now. There is also a need for men to serve that evening, and Pastor Bob leads that team. Respond quickly as space will be limited!

Sunday evening free psychology class is tonight at the church, and all are welcome. Topic is “Dark Psychology Part 2”. 6:30 pm start.

Annual Coat Drive to benefit Morning Star Mission is for one more week only. Drop your gently used clean coats into the giant boxes when you enter the church. Frigid weather will soon be upon the street people and our neighbors in need.

Parents’ Afternoon Out will be NEXT Sunday, Nov. 24th from 11:30-3:30 pm. Today is the final day to RSVP to Children’s Director, Jamie Meskin. This will be so fun for the kids, and parents can take a little break!

Senior Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th, noon at the church. Bring a dish to pass for the traditional holiday meal. Let Kathy Felchin know if you are attending but forgot to sign up to save your seat.

Church Decorating Day for Christmas will be Friday, 11 am on November 29th with Judy Fash leading this event. Sign up sheets are on the Connection Table.

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody. If you want to help sign cards for the annual prison Christmas card mailout, speak to Tammy Smit ASAP.

Special prayer for Bob Startz who has been transferred to Warren Barr Rehab in Orland Park. We passed a card to sign for him today.

Pastor Billy’s 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. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to support your church with your time, treasure, and talents! See you next week for our Thanksgiving service!

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November 10, 2024

Welcome back, friends!

Let’s see what’s happening at church this weekend:

Our songs today were “Battle Belongs”, “Let’s Work Together”, “Because He Lives”, “I’m A Believer”, and “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Trumpet solo of “Star Spangled Banner” was performed by Carlos Lara. The sermon, “I’m a Believer” was delivered by Pastor Bob Smith using text from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Happy Veteran’s Day weekend! Round of applause and highest respect to all our men and women who served in our nation’s military.

Thanks to Betsy and Adam Burnett who led Operation Christmas Child’s community packing event at church yesterday! How fun! The group worked in two shifts and finished 387 boxes! Remember, we have empty shoeboxes at the Graybars table. Take one and take a sticker identifying the age and sex of the child you wish you bless. Betsy has lists of suitable gifts there. NEXT SUNDAY IS THE FIRM DEADLINE TO RETURN YOU SHOEBOXES!

Women’s Christmas Party is Friday, Dec, 6th, at the church. $12 tickets will go on sale next Sunday from Heather Smith. Brenda Hajek had a meeting today with women wanting to help or serve as table hostesses. There is also a need for men to serve that evening, and Pastor Bob will head up that team. Watch for sign up sheets and respond quickly as space will be limited!

Sunday evening psychology class is tonight at the church, and all are welcome. Topic is “Dark Psychology and Manipulation”. 6:30 pm start.

Annual Coat Drive is for two weeks only. Drop your gently used clean coats into the giant boxes when you enter the church. Frigid weather will soon be upon the street people and our neighbors in need.

Next week is Stone Soup Sunday, and everybody staying to eat needs to sign up for a dish to share. If we all do a little, nobody has to do a lot!

Parents’ Afternoon Out will be Sunday, Nov. 24th from 11:30-3:30 pm. You must RSVP no later than Nov. 17th to Children’s Director, Jamie Meskin. This will be so fun for the kids, and parents can take a breather!

Senior Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th, noon at the church. Sign up to bring a dish to pass for the traditional holiday meal and to save your seat.

Church Decorating Day for Christmas will be Friday, 11 am on November 29th with Judy Fash leading this event. Sign up sheets are on the Connection Table.

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Special prayer for Bob Startz who remains at Silver Cross Hospital after taking a nasty tumble at home. Prayers for Gene O/Brien on mission with Samaritan’s Purse assisting in clean up efforts from hurricane/flood devastation in NC.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study will be cancelled again this 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. Check it out!

Small Group meets at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30pm. Everybody is welcome to eat snacks and study the Bible.

Happy 14th Anniversary to Jason and Kristen Hippenhammer!

Thank you for all you do to support your church with your time, treasure, and talents! Enjoy your Veterans Day holiday weekend! See you next week!

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November 3, 2024

Hello, Friends and Family! Did you remember to roll back your clock for time change weekend?

Our songs today were “Revival”, “Prince of Peace”, “Blessed Be the Name”, “Blessed Assurance”, and “The Blessing”. The sermon was delivered by Pastor Billy. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

After service many stayed for a pre-election prayer meeting. This election is critical for the future of the USA, so PLEASE GO VOTE.

Sunday evening psychology class is tonight at the church, and all are welcome. Topic is “Republican/Democrat -- Why People Vote the Way They Do”. 6:30 pm start.

Thanks for your contributions to the community food pantry! Needy Manhattan families are grateful. Thank you to the mystery person who shared the fancy teas and the giant box of elegant cookies at the hospitality table!

Round of applause for our two newest greeters: Tom and Gayle Agema! Thank you for stepping up and serving your church!

Annual Coat Drive is for three weeks only. Drop your gently used clean coats into the giant boxes when you enter the church. Frigid weather will soon be upon the street people and our neighbors in need.

Donuts and Devotional for men is Saturday at the church at 8 am. It is helpful to let Pastor Bob know if you will be there so he can purchase enough pastries. At the ssame time Penny’s home is open to women who wish to pray together. Please let her know if you are attending.

It’s time for our annual Operation Christmas Child event! Shoeboxes can be picked up at the Graybars Table at the stand up display. Be sure you also attach a mandatory sticker at the table indicating the age and sex of the child you are gifting. Sign up sheets are also there for ordering boxes, and for the Nov. 9th Community Packing Day, 1st and 2nd shifts.

Women’s Christmas Party is Friday, Dec, 6th, at the church. Tickets will go on sale soon. If you are interested in hosting a table, there will be a quick meeting for you on Nov. 10th right after service with Brenda Hajek. There is also a need for men to serve that evening, and Pastor Bob will head up that team. Watch for sign up sheets and respond quickly as space will be limited!

Parents Afternoon Out will be Sunday, Nov. 24th from 11:30-3:30 pm. You must RSVP no later than Nov. 17th to Children’s Director, Jamie Meskin.

Senior Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th, noon at the church. Sign up to bring a dish to pass for the traditional holiday meal and to save your seat.

Church Decorating Day for Christmas will be Friday, 11 am on November 29th with Judy Fash leading this event. Sign up sheets are on the Connection Table.

There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Special get well wishes and prayers are being sent to Kay Schmidt who was sent home from the hospital yesterday. Special prayer for Bob Startz who took a fall and was admitted to Silver Cross Hospital. Prayers for Gene O/Brien on mission with Samaritan’s Purse assisting in clean up efforts from hurricane/flood devastation in NC.

A new shipment of Daily Bread devotional booklets has arrived. Take for yourself and take some to share with friends.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is usually Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page, but he is taking another week off since almost everybody’s eyes will be glued to the TV watching election coverage. 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. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to support your church. Visitors, we hope to see you again soon. It was awesome to have Elena and Julian Sandoval with us this morning! See you at the polls, and God Bless America!

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October 27, 2024

Hello, Friends and Family! Thank you for joining us for Communion Sunday on this final gorgeous October weekend.

Our songs today were “Unchanging”, “In the Garden”, “Mercy”, and “Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here”. The message, “Resist the Devil”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from James 4:1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

At the end of service Deacon Bob Hensle led the congregation in a time of annual Pastor Appreciation. Special prayers were prayed over Pastor Billy, Pastor Bob, Pastor Larry, and their wives. Some members surprised them with letters, cards, small treats, and gifts to shower them with love and gratitude for jobs well done. They do so much for us, and we probably don’t thank them often enough. A variety of pastries was enjoyed. Autumn Hensle created the balloon bouquets for Heather, Penny, and Eileen.

Sunday evening psychology class usually held tonight is cancelled to allow Pastor to hold a previously scheduled meeting and to enjoy a bit of a break on this Appreciation Day. He will resume class next Sunday!

Diane Neakarse provided us with more fresh tomatoes at the Harvest Table. Her plants have had incredible yield this season!

It’s once again time for our annual Operation Christmas Child event! Shoeboxes can be picked up at the Graybars Table at the stand up display. Be sure you also pick up a mandatory sticker at the table indicating the age and sex of the child you are gifting. Sign up sheets are also there for ordering boxes, and for the Nov. 9th Community Packing Day, 1st and 2nd shifts.

We will have a Pre-Election Prayer Meeting after church on Sunday, November 3rd for all who wish to participate. If you have not already done so, please PLEASE go cast your vote. This election is far too critical to not make the effort.

Parents Afternoon Out will be Sunday, Nov. 24th from 11:30-3:30 pm. You must RSVP no later than Nov. 17th to Children’s Director, Jamie Meskin.

Senior Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th, noon at the church. Sign up to bring a dish to pass for the traditional holiday meal and to save your seat. Call Kathy Felchlin if you need more info.

Church Decorating Day for Christmas will be Friday, 11 am on November 29th with Judy Fash leading this event. Sign up sheets are on the Connection Table.

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Special get well wishes and prayers are being sent to Kay Schmidt at Christ Hospital.

A new shipment of Daily Bread devotional booklets has arrived. Take for yourself and take some to share with friends.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is usually Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page, but he is taking another week off to prepare for his next online study. 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. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to support your church. See you next Sunday. Remember to bring your nonperishables to food pantry collection! REMEMBER TO ROLL BACK YOUR CLOCKS SATURDAY NIGHT.

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October 20, 2024

Happy Sunday, Folks!

Our songs today were “Open The Eyes of My Heart”, “Glorious One”, “Agnus Dei”, “Hallelujah”, and “If I Got Jesus”. The message, “Focus”, was delivered by Pastor Larry DeSando. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Gene O’Brien and Betsy Burnett addressed the church regarding our annual Operation Christmas Child event. Shoeboxes can be picked up at the Graybars Project Table. Sign up sheets are also there for ordering boxes, and Nov. 9th Community Packing Day, 1st and 2nd shifts. You must sign up as Betsy wants to bring in lunch.

Special group prayer was prayed over Gene O’Brien who is being deployed to Asheville, NC to help with Hurricane Helene clean up efforts with Samaritan’s Purse.

Harvest Sharing Table is winding down for the season. Thank you, Diane Neakarse for the beautiful tomatoes!

A new shipment of Daily Bread devotional booklets has arrived. Take for yourself and take some to share with friends.

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Cults and Brainwashing“. These classes are free and open to the public.

Parents Afternoon Out will be Sunday, Nov. 24th from 11:30-3:30 pm. You must RSVP no later than Nov. 17th to Children’s Director, Jamie Meskin.

Senior Ministry Pumpkin Patch chili luncheon was well attended and beautifully decorated! Richard Rock was guest speaker and taught how to winterize a garden. He had created several colorful birdhouses and feeders which were given as raffle prizes. Judy Fash made the centerpiece floral pumpkins.

Senior Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th, noon at the church. Sign up to bring a dish to pass and to save your seat.

Real pumpkins were carved at the “23” young adult group at the Knotts’ home Friday. All young adults are welcome at these gatherings, and there is no charge.

We will have a Pre-Election Prayer Meeting after church on Sunday, November 3rd for all who wish to participate.

Women’s Prayer will be at Penny Knott’s Manhattan home Saturday, Nov. 9th at 8 am. Please let her know if you will attend. At the same time men meet at the church for Donuts and Devotional. Let Pastor Bob know if you are attending.

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Richard and Peggy Rock! Deb Corbin, Charlie Printy, and Diana Lopez are celebrating birthdays this week! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Clapping and cheering for Betsy Burnett whose story “Driving Lesson” appears in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s “Devotional Stories of Resilience and Positive Thinking”! Books will be available in stores and available for online purchase at the end of October!

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is usually Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page, but he is taking a week off to prepare for his next online study. 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. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to support your church. See you next Sunday!

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October 13, 2024

Happy Sunday, Friends and Family!

Our songs today were “Trading My Sorrows”, “Your Love Never Fails”, “Eye of the Storm”, “Words I Would Say”, “Famous One”, and "Seek Ye First". The message, “Wisdom - Good and Evil”, was delivered by Pastor Billy as he continues the series, “James and Jude, the Brothers of Jesus”. Text was James 1:5 . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Thanks to all who participated in Stone Soup Sunday after service! From set up, to food preparation, to clean up, we appreciate all who pitched in to make for a nice meal together.

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Body Language and Lie Detection“. These classes are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon 55+ senior ministry hosts a Pumpkin Patch Luncheon at the church. Sign ups for attendance and food need to be given to Kathy Felchlin if you have not yet signed up. These are so fun! Please do come!

"23" young adult small group will meet at the Knotts' home in Manhattan for devotional, S'mores, and a bonfire Friday, Oct. 18th at 6:30 pm.

We will have a Pre-Election Prayer Meeting after church on Sunday, November 3rd for all who wish to participate.

Harvest Sharing Table is winding down for the season. Thank you, Diane Neakarse for the beautiful tomatoes!

Happy Birthday to Debbie Dobias and Carolyn Summins! There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Get well wishes to Bob and Ellen Startz. Fishes and Loaves is providing a few meals to make life easier over there. If you want to provide a lunch, please sign up online or call Dawn Gonda who leads this cooking ministry.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 25. 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. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support your church. Your efforts are much appreciated! See you next Sunday!

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