April 05, 2026 (Easter Snday)
Happy Resurrection Sunday! Thank you for joining us for this holy holiday! Here is everything you need to know about Revolution Church this week:
April 3 was our annual beloved Good Friday service. Big thanks to Pastor Billy for the hours of prep he devoted to present such a moving candlelit evening. Thank you to all who braved the storm and decorated and served in any way. Songs for the program were: Were You There, Grace Greater Than All Our Sins, Mercy, How Deep the Father’s Love For Us, Old Rugged Cross, Just As I Am, Oh How He Loves You and Me, and Above All.
Songs today were “Joy in the House of the Lord”, “Holy Holy Holy/Crown Him/He Arose Medley”, “Living Hope”, “Thank You Jesus For the Blood”, “Hallelujah For the Cross”, and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today/Joyful Joyful”.
Today’s Easter message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 19. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)
Applause for Faith Cromwell and her decorating team for the beautiful sanctuary and cross spring décor! How lovely!
Round of applause for Marnie Carlson and all those who showed up to work hard to redo the hallway past the children’s area. Check out the classy scripture artwork and mirror décor that is now complete. It is much improved!
Thank you to all who contributed to the monthly food pantry collection today!
Dawn Gonda arranged Fishes and Loaves to take meals to Bob Startz this week. Many thanks to all who cooked for him! Go visit or give him a call of encouragement!
Ellen Startz’s temporary address is Alden Estates, 710 W. Black Rd., Shorewood, IL if you’d like to visit or send her a get well card full of encouragement.
Passover Seder teaching is Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm. Space is limited, so nobody can assume a seat will be available if you don’t sign up. Today is the FINAL DAY to RSVP to the Knotts if you are attending.
Stone Soup monthly potluck is Sunday, April 12 immediately after service. SIGN UP what you are bringing to eat on the connection table clipboard.
Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, April 15th at noon. Sign up on the clipboard at the Connection Table to indicate attendance and what food you will bring to share.
Mother’s Day – Mother/Daughter Brunch is Saturday, May 9th 9am-11 am at the church. Mark your calendar. More info to come.
We are in search of host homes for our June and August Summer Connect gatherings. Let Penny Knott know if you can host.
We are sending out Happy Birthday wishes to Adam Burnett and Jordan Knott!
Please do NOT park directly in front of the Vape Shop next door. The owner has mentioned multiple times there is no room for his customers to park. Thank you for your courtesy to our neighbor.
Thanks again to all our visitors for sharing your holiday with us. We hope to see you again soon. Happy Easter to all!
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March 29, 2026
Welcome back to “What’s Happening”! Today was Family Sunday and Palm Sunday, and we thank you for joining us to kick of “Holy Week”! Here is everything else you need to know about Revolution Church this week
Songs today were “This Is Our God”, “Hosanna”, “Jesus Messiah”, “Sweetly Broken”, “Revelation Song”, and “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross”. We also celebrated Communion.
Today’s message, “Palm Sunday 2026”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 19. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)
April 3, 7:00 pm is our annual beloved Good Friday service. (This has a graphic portion that might not be suitable for young children. Please use parental judgment as no childcare is provided that evening.) Lighting will be low, so come a bit early to get seated before the service begins, please.
Did you see the unique Easter tomb display at the back of the church? Take a few minutes and check it out! Judy Fash created it with PAPER! While you are there please take time to jot a note of encouragement on the inmate birthday cards. Some of these prisoners are relatives of our church family, so it’s important to be supportive.
Passover Seder teaching is Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm. Many of the tables are already full, so don’t piddle about signing up at the Connection Table. Space is limited, so nobody can assume a seat will be available if you don’t sign up.
Stone Soup monthly potluck is Sunday, April 12 immediately after service. SIGN UP what you are bringing to eat on the connection table clipboard.
Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, April 15th at noon. Sign up on the clipboard at the Connection Table to indicate attendance and what food you will bring to share.
Deeper podcast online on Facebook teaches about “Holy Week” if you’d like to check it out!
If you are going to be alone on Easter, the Knotts will make space at their house in Manhattan if you would like to share a meal. Let them know in advance if you are interested.
Ellen Startz was admitted to Silver Cross Hospital and then transferred to a care facility in Shorewood, and Bob Startz was discharged home from the hospital. Get well soon wishes to both! Dawn Gonda is arranging for Fishes and Loaves to take food to Mr. Startz, so if you’d like to help bless him with a meal, speak with Dawn or mark your Connection Card.
We are sending out Happy Birthday wishes to four fine fellas: Mike Seklecki, Julian Sandoval, Bob Shuler, and Kevin Chambers!
Please do NOT park directly in front of the Vape Shop next door. The owner has mentioned multiple times there is no room for his customers to park. Thank you for your courtesy to our neighbor.
Visitors, we were happy you joined us. We certainly hope you will return for Easter Sunday at 10 am next week. Bring family and friends and come early for a seat since we have a full house every year!
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March 22, 2026
Hello again. Welcome back to “What’s Happening”!
Pardon our mess! The hallway is in the process of getting a refreshed look, so painting is in progress. Watch your step.
Here is what you need to know about Revolution Church this week:
Songs today were “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”, “Battle Belongs”, “The Cross”, “Love Is Here”, and “Glory in the Highest”.
Today’s message, “Pierced”, was delivered by Pastor Billy. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)
Parents’ Afternoon Out was held today after service. This Easter themed afternoon of lunch, gifts, music, and fun stuff was made possible by the Meskins and their wonderful team of volunteers! If you would like to serve with our little ones, please mark your connection card!
Did you see the unique Easter tomb display at the back of the church? Take a few minutes and check it out! While you are there please take time to jot a note of encouragement on the inmate birthday cards. Some of these prisoners are relatives of our church family, so it means a lot to remember them.
Gene O’Brien and Betsy Burnett are working with Samaritan’s Purse helping with tornado clean up in the Kankakee/Aroma Park areas. Geno says many more volunteers are needed. See those two if you want to learn how you can help our neighbors!
DEEPER in-person class returns tonight, March 22, 6 pm at the church for the final class. Thank you for teaching, Pastor Billy!
Who have you invited to our upcoming holiday services? Friday, April 3, 7:00 pm is our annual is Good Friday service. (This is probably not suitable for young children.) Easter Sunday is 10 am, April 5th. Bring family and friends and come a bit early Sunday for a seat since we expect a full house!
Passover Seder (not a full meal) is Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign up NOW at the Connection Table to save your place!
Ellen Startz is home from the hospital, but Bob Startz was admitted to Palos Hospital. Get well soon! Harvey Ferguson had a successful eye surgery Wednesday.
Deepest condolences to Diane Neakarse on the loss of her dog, Annie, and to Samantha Getty on the loss of her dog, Charlie.
Happy Anniversary to Mikey and Amanda Nordsell! Happy Birthday to George Carroll on the 23rd and Kristen Hippenhammer on the 27th!
Visitors, we were happy you joined us.We hope to see everbody back again next week for Palm Sunday.
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March 15, 2026
Hello again. Welcome to “What’s Happening”! Pardon our mess! The hallway is in the process of getting a refreshed look, so painting is in progress. Watch your step.
Here is what you need to know about Revolution Church this week:
Songs today were “What a Day That Will Be”, “Cannons”, “How Great Is Our God/How Great Thou Art”, “Mighty to Save”, “Everlasting God”, “Near the Cross”.
Today’s message, “Tetelestai”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 19 . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)
Stone Soup Potluck was held after church! Thanks to all our cooks and folks who set up, tore down, and cleaned afterwards! Those meals are always fun! We will do it again in April.
We are thankful that God spared us the catastrophic tornado and record-breaking hailstone damage that hit some of the towns not far from us. We pray for those suffering from loss of belongings and loved ones. Gene O’Brien is working with Samaritan’s Purse helping with clean up. He says many more volunteers are needed. See Geno if you want to help our neighbors!
Parents’ Afternoon Out is NEXT Sunday, March 22, after service. If you would like your child to attend this Easter theme fun and free event, you must RSVP to the Meskins no later than today!
DEEPER in-person classes return tonight, March 15, 6 pm at the church for only two more weeks.
Senior Ministry is hosting a traditional St. Patrick’s Day luncheon March 18th at noon at the church, so dig out your green clothes and your shamrock socks! See info on the clipboards for sign-ups to bring food and to save your seat at the table. Kathy Felchlin can answer your questions!
Mark your calendars now for upcoming Easter festivities. Friday, April 3, 7 pm is Good Friday service. (This is probably not suitable for young children.) Easter Sunday is 10 am April 5th. Bring family and friends!
Passover Seder (not a full meal) is Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign up NOW at the Connection Table to save your place!
New Daily Bread Devotional booklets are free at the Connect Table. Please take some for yourself and some to share.
All volunteers helping with the annual inmate Easter cards should have them in the mail by March 16th. Thanks for serving!
Please take time to jot a note of encouragement on the inmate birthday cards on the Graybars Project prison outreach table each Sunday. Some of these prisoners are relatives of our church family, so it means a lot to remember them. Check out the St. Patrick’s Day scripture board while you are there.
Happy 90th Birthday to Linda Lee today! We took moment to honor and sing to her on this milestone that most of us never live to enjoy! Autumn Hensle created the humongous balloon bouquet, and several inmates from the prison outreach program sent special sentiments for this faithful prison ministry volunteer!
Also celebrating a birthday today is Aiden Hoitsma! David Gross celebrates on the 16th!
Prayers are going up for Debbie Maish in Silver Cross Hospital. Debbie Struck is home recuperating from knee surgery. Bob and Ellen Startz need healing prayers, too. Get well soon!
Larry Clich and Debbie Dobias became proud grandparents to identical premature twin girls last Sunday! Sammy and Juniper weighed in at 3.1 lbs. and 2.6 lbs and will spend several weeks in incubators. Double congrats to the family!
Stay safe in these dangerous winds and approaching snow. We will see you here again next Sunday!
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