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February 1, 2026

Hello again, family and friends! Welcome to “What’s Happening”! If you missed service today, here is what you need to know:

Songs today were “God Of Wonders”, “Forever”, “Thank You Jesus For the Blood”, “You Are Holy “, “Glorious Day”, and “Seek Ye First”.

Today’s message, “Denial”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 18. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

A list of ministry serving opportunities was included in your bulletin this morning. Please prayerfully consider serving your church in one or more of these areas. If we all do a little, nobody has to do a lot. Today’s Ministry Highlight was Jason Hippenhammer and the Security Team.

Round of applause for Faith and Diane and anybody else from the decorating team who helped with the colorful new décor. Thank you for beautifying God’s sanctuary!

A few Giving Statements are still in the file folder on the Connection Table. Take yours home ASAP. You will need this for your taxes.

Food Pantry collection was a success. Thanks for contributing!

At this time Small Group at the Hajek home is on hold because of scheduling conflicts.

Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, February 7th, 8 am at church. All men are welcome. This is free. Pastor Bob can give more info.

Stone Soup potluck is immediately after service on February 15th. We need you to sign up for the food you will bring and if you are attending.

Senior Valentine Lunch is Wednesday, Feb. 18th at noon at church. Sign up sheets for attendance and contributions of food are available for sign-ups.

“Deeper” classes return later in the year. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Iron Sharpens Iron men’s conference is Feb. 28th, 8-4:00 pm in Orland Park. $59 covers your ticket and lunch. See Pastor Bob for more info and for financial assistance if the cost is a hurdle for you. Payment is needed by next Sunday.

Happy Birthday to Miriam Sandoval on the 3rd! We remember with love Donna Windberg whose birthday would have been on the 2nd.

Kevin Giera was back at church after his knee surgery! Yay, Big Kev! It was so good to have Darla and George back with us after an extended stay in sunny Florida.

Condolences to Jan Golden’s family on the loss of her husband Rich’s sister.

We wish you a blessed week. We thank you for all you give and do to help this church flourish. See you next Sunday at 10 am!

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January 25, 2026

Hello again! Wow, what a snowstorm mess we had on our hands this morning, and it is still coming down. Thanks to all the brave folks who made the trip to church anyway. The owner of the vape shop next door reminds us not to park in the spaces directly in front of his business as those spots are for his customers.

Songs today were “This Is Amazing Grace”, “Come Now Is the Time to Worship”, “Goodness of God”, “I Stand Amazed “, “God Did It”, and “At the Cross”.

Today’s message, “Trial or Travesty”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 18. We celebrated Communion, also. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Yearly church business meeting was after service January 25th. Membership voted to continue missions support to Samaritan’s Purse, Christ For All Nations, and Sandoval Ministries.

Some Giving Statements are still in the file folder on the Connection Table. Take yours home ASAP. You will need this for your taxes.

Food Pantry collection is next Sunday. Please double bag contributions to avoid rips and spills.

Senior Valentine Lunch is Wednesday, Feb. 18th at noon at church. Sign up sheets for attendance and contributions of food are available for sign-ups.

“Deeper” classes return later in the year. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Happy Birthday to Joe Meskin today! Erin Van Kuiken celebrates on the 29th! Gabriel Babarinde all the way in Nigeria celebrates on the 31st!

Kevin Giera has knee surgery this week. We wish him the best! Steve Culp had shoulder surgery and was already back in service with us today! Get Well soon, Steve!

Come join us next Sunday at 10 am. Come early for coffee and hot tea. Please check on each other during this dangerous weather, particularly the elderly and the ill. We have to help each other while we dream of Spring!

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January 18, 2026

Hello again! Here’s what is going on at church this week:

Songs today were “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”, “River of Life”, “Where Could I Go”, “Blessed Be the Name“, and “I Can Only Imagine”.

Today’s message, “Betrayed With a Kiss”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 18. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today was Baptism Sunday. Congratulations to Amanda Denwood and Aiden Hoitsma!

After service we enjoyed Stone Soup potluck lunch. Thanks to those who set up, cleaned up, and cooked. We will do it again next month!

Men’s Ministry Breakfast was Saturday with Retired Navy Seal, Michael Imhof, as guest speaker! Debby Gossett received a round of applause for cooking the wonderful meal! Pastor Bob presented her with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation this morning.

Giving Statements are in the file folder on the Connection Table. Take yours home ASAP. You will need this for your taxes.

Yearly church business meeting is after service January 25th. This is members only.

Senior Lunch and White Elephant gift exchange will be at the church on Wed., January 21st at noon. Sign up sheets for attendance and contributions of food are available for sign-ups.

“Deeper” classes return in 2026. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Iron Sharpens Iron men’s conference is Feb. 28th, 8-4:30 pm in Orland Park. $59 covers your ticket and lunch. See Pastor Bob for more info and for financial assistance if the cost is a hurdle for you.

Happy Birthday Sandy Chambers and Joe Meskin!

Bob Startz is at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab in Plainfield. Give a call or a quick visit if you can help lift his spirits.

Little Blair Chambers is ill again, and we pray for good health for this child.

The owner of the vape shop next door reminds us not to park in the spaces directly in front of his business. Today we filled his spots and left none for his customers.

Come join us next Sunday at 10 am. Have a blessed week! Stay warm and safe in this winter weather!

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January 11, 2026

Hello again! Here’s what is going on at church this week:

Songs today were “He Reigns”, “In the Garden”, “My Hope Is You”, “Let the Praises Ring “, and “Revelation Song”.

Today’s message, “For All Who Will Believe”, was delivered by Pastor Billy. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you to Faith and the decorating team volunteers who showed up Saturday to remove the beautiful holiday décor.

After service was Membership class, and pizza lunch for those interested in learning more about the church. Welcome to new members Tim and Amanda Denwood!

Yearly church business meeting is after service January 25th. This is members only.

Men’s Ministry Breakfast is Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8 am at the church. This is not donuts. This is a full meal, so you must sign up so our cook will know how much food to prepare. Retired Navy Seal, Michael Imhof, is guest speaker, so you will not want to miss this one! Pastor Bob can give you more details!

Water baptism is January 18th during service. Sign up at the Connection Table if interested or have questions.

Stone Soup potluck is immediately after service on the 18th. Please sign up to bring food to share and so the men will know how many tables to prepare.

Senior Lunch and White Elephant gift exchange will be at the church on Wed., January 21st at noon. Sign up sheets for attendance and contributions of food are available for sign-ups.

“Deeper” classes return in 2026. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Remember there are numerous birthday cards to sign for inmates in Graybars Project prison outreach at the large back table.

Happy Birthday Desiray Chambers and Amanda Vazquez!

Bob Startz has been released from the hospital and has been transferred to Lakewood Nursing and Rehab in Plainfield. Give a call or a quick visit if you can.

That’s all for this week, friends. Come join us next Sunday at 10 am, and let’s do church together. Have a blessed week! Stay warm!

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January 04, 2026

Pull up a chair. It’s time for “What’s Happening”! We kicked off 2026 with a good crowd and many first time and repeat visitors. Welcome!

Songs today were “House of the Lord”, “Everlasting God”, “I’ll Fly Away”, “Lord I Need You“, “Ten Thousand Reasons” and “Oh, How I Love Jesus”.

Today’s message, “Not For the World”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 17. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks for your contributions to the community food drive this morning! We collect the first Sunday of each month.

We thank the Culps for providing the homemade snack cakes at the hospitality table.

The church has been gorgeous for the holidays, but Saturday morning, January 10th Faith Cromwell needs volunteers to come take down holiday décor. Who can help?

January 11 is a New Membership Q & A meeting with pizza after church. There is no obligation to join afterwards. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

Yearly church business meeting is after service January 25th. This is members only.

Water baptism is January 18th during service. Sign up at the Connection Table if interested or have questions.

Stone Soup potluck is immediately after service on the 18th. Please sign up to bring food to share and so the men will know how many tables to prepare.

Senior Lunch and White Elephant gift exchange will be at the church on Wed., January 21st at noon. Sign up sheets for attendance and contributions of food are available for sign-ups.

“Deeper” classes return in 2026. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Remember there are numerous birthday cards to sign for inmates in Graybars Project prison outreach at the large back table. Several of the men sent Christmas cards to the church, so enjoy reading those while you are back there.

Happy Birthday to Jason Hippenhammer on the 6th! Amanda Vazquez celebrates on the 10th!

Bob Startz had surgery at Silver Cross this week and as of Sunday is unsure of a discharge date. Sending love and good wishes to George Carroll who is ill. We miss you, George and Darla! Blair Chambers is home from the hospital and was back with us this morning! Yay!

That’s all for this week, friends. Come join us next Sunday at 10 am, and let’s do church together. Have a blessed week!

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December 28, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Warm welcome to our visitors!

Songs today were “Open Up the Heavens”, “Go Tell It On the Mountain”, “Our God/Oh Come Let Us Adore Him”, “Heart Of Worship“, “The Blessing” and “Auld Lang Syne”.

Today’s message, “Joy, Unspeakable Joy”, was delivered by Pastor Bob Smith using text from John 15:11. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service was Wednesday evening. The Hensle family lit the final Advent candle, the Christ Candle. Songs were “What Child Is This”, “Away In A Manger”, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”, “Silent Night”, and “Hallelujah Christmas”. Pastor Billy delivered the message. Thank you to all who joined us for this annual worship service.

Please check the Lost and Found table for items found in the church following the women’s Christmas supper. There is a gold tablecloth, fancy plastic silverware, holiday napkins, and other miscellaneous items.

Remember, we collect for the Manhattan food pantry next Sunday. Please double bag your nonperishables to avoid ripped bags during transport.

The church has been gorgeous for the holidays, but January 10th Faith Cromwell needs volunteers to come take down holiday décor.

January 11 is a New Membership Q & A meeting with pizza after church. There is no obligation to join afterwards. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

Yearly church business meeting is after service January 25th. This is members only.

Water baptism is January 18th during service. Sign up at the Connection Table if interested or have questions. Stone Soup potluck is after service that Sunday. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

DEEPER classes return in 2026. Until then you can watch the podcast Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on FaceBook.

Happy Birthday to Amos Albert today, Dave Brouse on the 30th, and Nathan Murawski on the 31st!

Bob Startz was discharged from the hospital back to Smith Crossings only to be readmitted to Silver Cross Saturday evening. God bless, you, Bob! Sweet little Blair Chamber was also admitted to the hospital this weekend.

There seems to be flu and respiratory illness sweeping through many communities, so please be mindful to check on our elderly and those absent from church.

Happy New Year to all! Lord, please let 2026 be kind to us. We hope to see everybody back in church next Sunday!

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December 21, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Thank you for joining us for Christmas worship as we celebrated the birth of Jesus! We had so many visitors. We hope to see you again soon.

Songs today were “The First Noel”, “Angels We Have Heard On High”, “Crown Him”, “O Holy Night“, “Carol Of the Bells” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”. Thank you, Mikey Nordsdell, for drumming with us!

Today’s message, “Sent Into the World”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 17 and Luke 2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and Gary and Debra Gossett read scriptures and lit the Candle Of Love.

Following service we enjoyed our annual fried chicken and all the fixin’s holiday lunch together. Boy, was that a great meal! Thank you to all our cooks and men with muscles who helped set up and clean up, too! Special thanks to Autumn Hensle for his fantastic balloon creations he made for the kids during the meal.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is December 24th at 5 pm and should last near one hour. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Invite friends and family, and come join us for worship.

New Membership Meeting is after church on January 11. This is a time to ask questions and learn more about the church. There is no obligation to join afterwards. Pizza will be provided. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

Yearly annual business meeting is January 25th. We will go over the budget for 2026 and all other business items. This is members only.

The third Saturday in January there will be a men’s full breakfast at the church. Pastor Bob will have a special guest speaker for that morning, so please try to make it! More info to come!

Welcome back, Pat Baker! She goes home to TN near the end of the month, so love on her while you can!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who took a nasty fall and was admitted to Silver Cross Hospital Friday.

Happy Birthday to Phil Graniczny and Ellen Startz today! Happy Birthday to 13 year old Reagan Hippenhapper! Happy Birthday to Bruce Smit on the 23rd and to Brenda Hajek (and JESUS) on December 25th! We hope these good folk don’t get a fruitcake with candles on top.

Enjoy this blessed holy holiday week! We hope to see you and your friends here to worship with us Christmas Eve!

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December 14, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Pull up a chair to the fire and let’s find out what is going on at Revolution Church this week.

Songs today were “Feliz Navidad”, “Joy To the World”, “Glory In the Highest”, “Jesus What a Wonderful Child“, and “Mary Did You Know”.

Today’s message, “I Have Overcome the World”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 16. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and Harvey Ferguson, Pat Baker, and Brenda Hajek read scriptures and lit the Candle Of Joy.

Our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday was today! How much fun was THAT? Secret judges, Deacon Diane and Deacon Bob, chose the following winners: Man: Bob Byerwalter, Woman: Elf Betsy Burnett, Couple: Steve and JoAnn Culp, and Child: Avery Hippenhammer. Everybody won Chick-Fil-A gift cards. Round of applause for our winners and all participants with a sense of humor. Many photos should be circulating on FaceBook. Post yours so we all can enjoy!

The Knotts thanked everybody who attended their Saturday evening Christmas Open House. In spite of the unpleasant winter weather they still had a good crowd!

December 21 (NEXT SUNDAY) is our annual Christmas Lunch. We are providing fried chicken, and you should bring dessert and side dishes to share. Penny Knott can give more info.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is December 24th at 5 pm and should last near one house. Invite friends and family, and come join us for worship.

The Knotts’ online Deeper Podcast is 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442.

Happy Birthday to Debra Gossett, Brynn Bergthold, Pat Baker, and Reagan Hippenhammer . Little Blair Chambers celebrates her FIRST birthday, this week, too!

Best wishes to Bob Startz who was discharged from Palos Hospital and is now back home in time for the holidays!

Enjoy your week! Check on each other during these snowy, sub-zero windchill days, especially our disabled and elderly folks. We hope to see you and your friends back at our Christmas service next week at 10 am!

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December 7, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Three cheers for the brave people who ventured out into the early morning snow!

Songs today were “Hark the Herald “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “God With Us”, “Christmas Offering “, and “Even So Come”.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and the Denwood family read scripture and lit the Candle Of Peace.

Today’s message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 16. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Women’s Christmas dinner party was an outstanding success Friday evening! Brenda Hajek truly deserves a standing ovation for her months of thought and preparation for the wonderful lasagna supper and program! She and her team of volunteers went miles beyond what was expected to send guests home with full tummies and full hearts. There was a message, holiday music, cookie exchange, and numerous high quality prize baskets won at each table. Thank you to Pastor Bob and his crew of men who dressed up and served the women. Thank you to all you set up, dressed up, showed up, stepped up, cleaned up, and stayed up praying for this event. God was definitely in it. We had so many visitors, too!

Thanks to all who donated to the food bank collection this morning!

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is at the church Saturday, Dec. 13th at 8 am. This is free and open to all men and their friends. Pastor Bob can answer your questions.

In your bulletin you received an invitation to a Dessert Open House at the Knotts’ home on Saturday, Dec. 13th, 4-8 pm. This is drop in, so stay a few minutes or stay until 8 pm. Please do NOT bring refreshments with you.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday Is Dec. 14th. Prizes will be given in the following categories: Men, Women, Couple, and Children. Put on your thinking caps and let’s see who is most creative. It’s always a fun morning!

December 21 will be our annual Christmas Lunch. Church is providing fried chicken, and there is a sign up sheet to indicate which side dishes and desserts you will bring. PLEASE SIGN UP for accurate count to purchase the chicken. Penny Knott can give more info.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is December 24th at 5 pm. Mark your calendar.

Happy Birthday to Freda Wolfenden on the 9th, Harvey Ferguson on the 10th, and Debra Gossett on the 11th! If you have a birthday you’d like mentioned here, contact Tammy (piano player) so nobody is missed.

The Knotts’ online Deeper Podcast is 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442.

There will be no small group at the Hajek home for the rest of the year as most of us are already knee deep in personal Christmas activities and commitments.

Have a blessed week! See you here next Sunday in your ugliest sweater!

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November 30, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Old Man Winter is definitely upon us. Glad many of you dug out and came to church in spite of the deep snow.

Wasn’t the church gorgeous today? Big round of applause to Faith Cromwell and her decorating team for beautifying the sidewalk planters and the sanctuary. That took a lot of hours and lot of willing workers!

Songs today were “Angels We Have Heard On High”, “You Are Good”, “Living Hope”, “My Hope Is You“, and “Jesus Messiah”. We shared in Communion.

Today is the first Sunday of Advent, and the Hippenhammer family read scripture and lit the Candle Of Hope.

Today’s message, “Faith” was delivered by Pastor Larry using text from Matthew 17:20. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Women’s Christmas dinner and annual holiday program is Friday, December 5th! Tickets sold out last week! Event begins at 6 pm, but come a few minutes early and check out the creative tables designed by our hostesses. Questions are to be directed to Brenda Hajek. Pastor Bob can answer any questions from the men who are serving that evening.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is at the church Saturday, Dec. 13th at 8 am. This is free and open to all men and their friends. Pastor Bob can answer your questions.

In your bulletin you received an invitation to a Dessert Open House at the Knotts’ home on Saturday, Dec. 13th , 4-8 pm. This is drop in, so stay a few minutes or a few hours. Please do NOT bring refreshments with you. Everything is provided.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday Is Dec. 14th. Prizes will be given in the following categories: Men, Women, Couple, and Children. Put on your thinking caps and let’s see who is most creative.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is December 24th at 5 pm. Mark your calendar.

Happy Birthday to Tyler Curtis on the 3rd, Peggy Walley-Rock on the 4th, Kinsley Schuler on the 5th, and Bob Byerwalter on the 6th! Happy Anniversary to Van and Erin Van Kuiken!

Get Well wishes to Brynn Bergthold who had a tonsillectomy. Get well soon, Linda Lee!

The Knotts’ online Deeper Podcast is 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442.

There will be no small group at the Hajek home for the rest of the year as we are entering into the busy holiday season.

See everybody next weekend at 10 AM as we usher in December. Visitors, we hope to see you again soon! Please check on the elderly, disabled, and your neighbors during this brutal weather. It’s a great opportunity to be a blessing!

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