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October 5, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, folks! Let’s see what’s going on at church this perfectly beautiful October Sunday:

Songs today were “How Can I Keep From Singing”, “Blessed Be Your Name”, “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord Most High”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “O Come To the Altar”, and “Into My Heart“.

The message, “Backstabber”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 13:21. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks for bringing nonperishables to support the community food pantry drive today!

Harvest Table had free lettuce and radishes today. Thank you for sharing, Penny Knott! Leave what you have, and take what you need!

Pastor Billy’s DEEPER class kicks off TONIGHT at 6 pm for a 6 week session. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Class topics were listed in today’s bulletin.

Brenda Hajek is hosting small group at her home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm. Please come for Bible study and refreshments! Pastor Billy leads this group.

Donuts and Devotional for all men and their male friends is free at the church on Oct. 11. Event begins at 8:00 am with Gene O’Brien leading.

Stone Soup fellowship meal is after service Oct. 12. Sign up to save a seat and let others know what you will bring to share so we can have a balanced meal.

Seniors 55+ are hosting a luncheon at the church on Wednesday, Oct. 15th at noon. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass and save your seat! These fellowship meals are always fun. Kathy Felchlin can give more info.

Invite cards were included with your bulletin for Nov. 2nd. Share the cards with friends and family to invite them to Cinnamon Roll Sunday. Pastries will be available both before and after service. We do this annually to welcome in time change weekend.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class is no longer visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page. He will help you set up an account if you don’t know how.

Happy Birthday to Carolyn Summins and Eileen DeSando next Sunday!

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. We had several visitors again today. Thank you for joining us. Have a blessed week.

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September 28, 2025

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

Thank you to Faith Cromwell and her decorating team for refreshing the church with colorful fall décor!

Songs today were “What A Day That Will Be”, “Lifesong”, “Raise a Hallelujah”, “ At the Cross Love Ran Red”, “God Did It”, and “Create In Me A Clean Heart“. Thanks to Mikey Nordsell for drumming!

The message, “Not All Of You Are Clean”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 13. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Harvest Table had free tomatoes today. Leave what you have, and take what you need! Thank you for sharing!

Speaking of food, please remember to bring your nonperishables for the community food pantry collection next week. Use double bagging to prevent rips and spills in transport, please.

Donuts and Devotional for all men and their male friends is free at the church on Oct. 11. Event begins at 8:00 am.

Have you signed up for Stone Soup potluck yet. This fellowship meal is after service Oct. 12. Sign up to save a seat and let others know what you will bring to share so we can have a balanced meal.

Pastor Billy’s DEEPER class resumes on next Sunday at 6pm for a 6 week session. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Class topics were listed in today’s bulletin.

Happy 19th wedding anniversary to Julian and Miriam Sandoval! Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Kevin and Pam Giera! Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Hippenhammer and Heather Smith this week!

Round of applause for Richard Rock to joined us in service this morning after an extended illness kept him away. Welcome back! Prayers for Bob Startz recovering at home.

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. Invite a friend and let’s fill up this church! We had several visitors again today. We hope to see you again!

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September 21, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, folks! Let’s see what’s going on at church this Sunday:

Songs today were “Revival”, “Battle Belongs”, “Grace Greater Than All Our Sin”, “ Revelation Song” ,and “Give Us Clean Hands”. The message, “Take It Or Leave It”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 3:16 and John 12. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Harvest Table had free tomatoes and cucumbers today. Leave what you have, and take what you need! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you to Pastor Larry for opening his home Saturday night for “Grillin’ & Chillin’”, the porkchop cookout fellowship meal for men! Gentlemen, we hope you enjoyed yourselves!

Small group meets at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6: 30 pm. Join us for Bible study and bring a snack to share. Everybody is welcome.

Pastor Billy’s DEEPER class resumes on Oct. 5th at 6pm for a 6 week session. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Class topics were listed in today’s bulletin.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage

@revolutionchurch60442. Class is no longer visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page. Pastor is willing to help you set up an account and learn to comment in class if you need help getting started.

Charlie Kirk memorial service airs on TV live from AZ this afternoon. Many of us are tuning in to pay respects. Join us if you wish.

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. Invite a friend and let’s fill up this church! We had so many visitors today. We hope to see you again soon!

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September 14, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! Let’s find out what’s going on at church this gorgeous Sunday:

Songs today were “I Saw the Light”, “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “The Lord Our God”, and “In Christ Alone”. The message was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 12:35-36. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Harvest Table had free orchard apples compliments of the Knotts and tomatoes from Diane Neakarse today! Leave what you have, and take what you need! Thank you for sharing!

Stone Soup potluck was after church. It is fun having lunch together, plus it is more economical than going to a restaurant. We will do it again in October!

Seniors 55+ host a luncheon at the church on Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass and save your seat! These fellowship meals are always fun.

Attention Men! You are invited to a porkchop cookout at Pastor Larry’s house in Frankfort Saturday, Sept. 20th 5-8 pm! We need you to invite a friend and SIGN UP so enough food can be purchased. Come enjoy “Grillin’ & Chillin’”!

Pastor Billy’s DEEPER class resumes on Oct. 5th at 6pm for a 6 week session. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Class topics were listed in today’s bulletin.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class is no longer visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page.

Happy Birthday to CJ Cates on the 17th!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who remains in the Shirley Ryan Ability House at Silver Cross campus. Sending love and best wishes to Richard Rock and Charlie Printy who have extended illnesses.

Congrats to Zach and Caroline Smith who married yesterday! Zach is the son of Pastor Bob and Heather. We wish them decades of happiness together!

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. Invite a friend and let’s fill up this church!

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September 7, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! Let’s find out what’s going on at church this week:

Songs today were “Soon and Very Soon”, “Salvation Is Here”, “You Are Holy”, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, “Glory in the Highest”, and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”. The message was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 12:20-21. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Harvest Table had free pears compliments of Diane Neakarse today! Leave what you have, and take what you need! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you to all who contributed to the community food pantry drive this morning!

Ladies Fall Brunch was yesterday with a strong attendance. Marnie Carlson did a fabulous job as guest speaker! Thanks to all who set up, cleaned up, cooked, and did anything to make the event a blessing!

Mark your calendar for Stone Soup potluck after church NEXT SUNDAY! Please sign up for what you will bring to eat or notify Penny Knott ASAP.

Seniors 55+ have a luncheon at the church on Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass and save your seat!

Attention Men! You are invited to a cookout at Pastor Larry’s house in Frankfort Saturday, Sept. 20th 5-8 pm! We need you to invite a friend and SIGN UP so enough food can be purchased. Come enjoy “Grillin’ & Chillin’”!

Pastor Billy’s DEEPER class resumes on Oct. 5th at 6pm for a 6 week session. Please sign up if you plan to attend.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class is no longer visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page.

After a summer break, small group will meet again at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home 6:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 11th. Everybody is welcome to come fellowship with snacks and do Bible Study. Pastor Billy is the teacher.

Happy Birthday to Debbie Byerwalter today!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who has been transferred to Shirley Ryan Ability House at Silver Cross campus. Leslie Graniczny was back to church after a long absence following knee surgery! Yay for progress! Sending love and best wishes to Richard Rock and Charlie Printy who have extended illnesses.

Welcome back to Brenda and Harvey who have been away for weeks on a family road trip. We’ve missed them!

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. Invite a friend!

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August 31, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! Pull up a chair and let’s read the church news for this Communion Sunday:

Songs today were “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Forever”, “Unchanging”, “You Never Let Go”, “If I Got Jesus”, and “Doxology“. The message, “Triumphal Entry“, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 12:12-13 . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Harvest Table was full of free goodies today! Leave what you have, and take what you need! Today we had zucchini, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes of all colors and sizes, and herbal teas. Thank you for sharing!

Ladies Fall Brunch featuring guest speaker Marnie Carlson is this Saturday, September 6th, 9-11 am at the church. If you forgot to sign up to attend and to bring a dish to pass, please let Marnie or Penny know. It should be a great morning!

Mark your calendar for Stone Soup potluck after church on Sept. 14th! Please sign up for what you will bring to eat.

Seniors 55+ have a luncheon at the church on Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass and save your seat!

Attention Men! You are invited to a cookout at Pastor Larry’s house in Frankfort Saturday, Sept. 20th 5-8 pm! We want you to invite a friend and SIGN UP so enough food can be purchased. Come enjoy “Grillin’ & Chillin’”!

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class is no longer visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page.

Remember, there is no small group at Brenda’s house until Sept. 11th. Enjoy what few days remain for summer break!

Happy Birthday to Faith Cromwell and Marnie Carlson on the 3rd, to Linda DeLost on the 4th, and Debbie Byerwalter next Sunday!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who is still in Northwestern Hospital. Leslie Graniczny is still recuperating from knee surgery at home. Sending love to Freda, Charlie, Gino, Kay, and Elisabeth who are dealing with prolonged health issues. We were super excited to see Carolyn Summins back with us after an extended illness!

Prayers for traveling safety for Brenda and Harvey on their extended road trip. We miss them! Prayers for Gene O’Brien who is deployed with Samaritan’s Purse to assist with flood clean up in Wisconsin.

Condolences to Adam and Betsy on the loss of their beloved family dog. There is not much in this world more special than a sweet old dog’s love.

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM. Remember to pack a bag of nonperishables for the food pantry collection. Happy Labor Day to all. Get some rest!

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August 24, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! Here’s the church news this week:

Songs today were “You Are My All in All”, “Soon and Very Soon”, “What A Day That Will Be”, “Goodness of God”, and “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”. Thanks to Jessica Holub for singing and Mikey Nordsell for drumming while Pastor Billy and Penny are on vacation. Announcements were done by Faith Cromwell. The message, “He Chose… Poorly”, was delivered by Pastor Larry DeSando. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Are you visiting our Harvest Table? Leave what produce or extra food you have, and take what you need! Today we had free tomatoes and basil compliments of Diane Neakarse.

Mark your calendar for Stone Soup potluck after church on Sept. 14th! Please sign up for what you will bring to eat.

Men's Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, September 13th, 8 am at the church. Invite a friend and join Pastor Bob and the guys for fellowship.

Seniors 55+ have a luncheon at the church on Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass and save your seat!

Ladies Fall Brunch featuring guest speaker Marnie Carlson is Saturday, September 6th, 9-11 am at the church. Have you signed up to attend and bring a dish to pass? Come, and invite a friend to eat and fellowship.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class will no longer be visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page. Class is cancelled this week because Pastor is on vacation.

Remember, there is no small group at Brenda’s house until Sept. 11th. Enjoy your summer break!

Happy Belated Birthday to guitarist John Nordsell! Happy Birthday this week to Scarlett Hippenhammer, Diane Sutor, and Beca Corbin!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who is still in the hospital. Gabriel Babarinde has been released from the hospital in Nigeria after suffering from bad cases of typhoid and malaria. Leslie Graniczny is still recuperating from knee surgery at home.

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM for Communion Sunday! Have a blessed week!

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August 17, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! It’s time to hear what is going on at our church this week:

Songs today were “In the Garden”, “Grace Like Rain”, “Love the Lord”, “Glorious One”, “10,000 Reasons”, and “Softly and Tenderly”. The message, “Preparing for His Burial”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 12. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you to our hosts, Adam and Betsy Burnett and family for their hospitality Saturday for our final potluck connection event of the summer! We sure ate good and had fun at their pool and under their humongous trees!

The Harvest Table is in full swing beside the Connection Table. Leave what produce or extra food you have, and take what you need! Today we had free tomatoes from Diane.

Ladies Fall Brunch is Saturday, September 6th, 9-11 am at the church. Have you signed up to attend and to bring a dish to pass? Come, and invite a friend. Marnie Carlson is our guest speaker and will talk about “Real Joy In Real Life”.

Mark your calendar for Stone Soup potluck after church on Sept. 14th!

Senior Lunch is Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Sign up to attend and to bring a dish to share! Kathy Felchlin can give you more information.

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class will no longer be visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page. There is no class this week as Pastor is on vacation.

Remember, there is no small group at Brenda’s house until Sept. 11th. Enjoy your summer break!

Happy Birthday to Kathy Felchlin today and Sheila Murphy on the 18th!

Special healing prayers going out to Bob Startz who had emergency heart surgery Saturday. He is in ICU on a vent in Northwestern Hospital today.

See everybody next Sunday at 10 AM! Thank you for all you do here! We appreciate each of you!

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August 10, 2025

Welcome back to“What’s Happening”, friends, family, and visitors! It’s time to hear what is going on at our church this week:

Songs today were “Where Could I Go”, “Rattle”, “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”, “Your Grace Is Enough”, “Hallelujah Your Love Makes Me Sing”, and “Way Maker”. The message, “I Am the Resurrection and the Life”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 11. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Welcome to our new members: Pete Rock, and Steve Culp!

The Harvest Table is in full swing beside the Connection Table. Leave what produce or extra food you have, and take what you need! Today we had free cucumbers, tomatoes and boxes of red clover herbal tea.

SIGN UP to attend and to indicate what you will bring to eat for August 16th, 1 pm potluck at Adam and Betsy’s gathering in Elwood! This will be our final Adult Connect gathering for the season. Our hosts are looking for accurate headcount and food sign ups, so please be courteous.

Ladies Fall Brunch is Saturday, September 6th, 9-11 am at the church. Have you signed up to attend? Come, and invite a friend.

Mark your calendar for Stone Soup potluck after church on Sept. 14th!

Pastor Billy’s 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. Class will no longer be visible on his Pastor Shred YouTube page.

Remember, there is no small group at Brenda’s house until Sept. 11th. Enjoy your summer break!

How wonderful to see Bob and Ellen Startz back in church after months of illness

Special prayers for Leslie Graniczny as she regains strength and mobility following knee surgery. Healing prayers for Woodie Stiltner who has also been in the hospital this week.

Happy Birthday to Gary Gossett and Judy Fash on the 13th! Kathy Felchlin celebrates on the 17th !

Condolences to Sue Ruether’s family on the loss of Sue’s sister, Joan Hanson. Visitation is at St. Jude Catholic Church 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL, Tuesday from 10-11 am. A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 am. Interment will immediately follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

See everybody next Sunday at 10 AM! Thank you for all you do here! We appreciate each of you!

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