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August 9, 2026

Hello, again! Thanks for coming here to read what’s happening at Revolution Church.

Songs today were “Hallelujah Your Love Makes Me Sing”, “Love the Lord”, “God Of Wonders”, “The Wonderful Cross”, “Revelation Song”, and “Seek Ye First”. Today’s message, “Circumcision or Faith”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Our Harvest Table is up and running beside the Connection Table. If you have extra veggies, bring them. If you need them, take them! Thank you to whoever shared cucumbers and tomatoes!

Planning meeting was held after church for women helping with September’s “Tea and Treasures” event. If you missed but still wish to help, speak with Brenda Hajek, the Women’s Ministry leader. Standing ovation for Tim and Amanda Denwood who prepared all the finger foods for this meeting! A+ nibbles!

Saturday we are all invited to the Denwood home at 1 pm, for our last Adult Connect Group of the season! Tim is a chef, so we know the eating will be good! Bring a side dish and join us!

“Women of Noble Character” Biblical discipleship class for ladies begins September 15, 6 pm at the church. Sign up at the Connect table if attending. Book is $44. See Penny Knott for more information.

Deeper online podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm. This week’s topic is “Christians & Old Testament Laws”.

Happy Birthday to Liam Tibbett, Grant Cromwell, Ashley Murphy, Gail Campfield, and Heidi Termuende!

Claps and cheers for Leslie and Phil who now have SIX grandchildren! Welcome to the world, Leonardo Joe Graniczny, who debuted at 9 lbs. 7.7 oz, 20.7 inches long! Rumor has it the boy was so big he got up and walked to the nursery!

Kevin Chambers is home from the hospital, so that is great news! Prayers for George Carroll who is undergoing cancer treatment. If you would like to send encouragement to Darla and him, here is their temporary address: 37061 US HWY 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684.

Have a blessed week! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 am. Thanks for reading!

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August 2, 2026

Hello, again! Thanks for coming here to read what’s happening at Revolution Church this first week in August

Songs today were “Your Love Never Fails”, “One Thing Remains”, “I Can Sing of Your Love Forever”, “Word of God Speak”, “Because He Lives”, and “Only Believe”. Today’s message, “Faith”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 3:25-26. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Our Harvest Table is up and running beside the Connection Table. If you have extra veggies, bring them. If you need them, take them!

Big thanks for all the donations of nonperishables for the local food pantry. It’s the neighborly thing to do!

August 15th we are all invited to the Denwood home at 1 pm, so let’s be courteous to our hosts and sign up now at the Connect Table to attend and indicate what food we will bring to share with our friends!

Next Sunday after service is a Fall Brunch planning meeting led by Brenda Hajek for interested ladies. There will be light snack provided.

“Women of Noble Character” book is at the Connect Table for preview. Info for ordering is available on the church website by clicking “Ladies’ Fall Study”. Cost is $44 for the book. Penny will announce start date soon.

Deeper online podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm. This week’s topic is “Cohabitation”.

Happy Birthday to Liam Tibbett, Grant Cromwell, Ashley Murphy, Gail Campfield, and Heidi Termuende!

We extend sympathy to Louise Rose and family on the loss of her sister-in-law, Sarah. Sarah is also Connie Schuler’s sister. Condolences to all.

Get well wishes going out to Kevin Chambers (Desiray’s father) who has been in ICU at Silver Cross this week. We group signed him a card this morning. We hope you get home soon, Kevin!

How wonderful to see Kathy Felchlin walk unassisted into the church today! It looks like she is finally over the hump after knee surgery!

Prayers for George Carroll who is undergoing cancer treatment in FL. If you would like to send encouragement to Darla and him during these rugged days, here is their temporary address: 37061 US HWY 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684.

Nearly a dozen tornados hit Chicagoland Monday and left huge messes behind. Please check on each other and offer encouragement and clean up assistance to those in our church who were impacted if you are able.

Have a blessed week! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 am.

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July 26, 2026

Hello, again! Thanks for coming here to read what’s happening at Revolution Church this last week of July.

Songs today were “Friend of God”, “Good Morning Mercy”, “Blessed Be Your Name”, “Give Us Clean Hands”, “Nothing But the Blood”, and “O, How I Love Jesus”. We celebrated Communion together. Today’s message, “All Have Sinned and Fallen Short”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 3:19-20. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Our 2026 Harvest Table is finally up and running after a tough growing season for many of us. Thanks to Diane Neakarse for the fresh dill and garlic. Thanks to the Culps for the tomatoes, cukes, zucchini, and zucchini bread. Bring what you have, and take what you need!

Next week we will be accepting donations of nonperishables for the local food pantry. Double bag your items to prevent rips and spills during transport, please.

August 15th we are all invited to the Denwood home at 1 pm, so sign up now at the Connect Table to attend and indicate what food you will bring to share with your friends!

August 9 after service is a Fall Brunch planning meeting led by Brenda Hajek for interested ladies. There will be light snack provided, so sign up on the clipboard if you are coming.

Ladies, Penny Knott will be leading a Bible Discipleship class beginning in the fall. You can preview the book, “Women of Noble Character” at the Connect Table. Info for ordering is available on the church website by clicking “Ladies’ Fall Study”. Cost is $44 for the book.

Deeper online podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm. This week’s topic is “Divorce/Remarriage”.

Get well wishes to Linda Lee and Kathy Felchlin! Ladies, we miss you!

Any cookbook fans or collectors among us? Sue Reuther is looking to downsize her massive collection, so if you are interested, speak with Sue, Mike or Heidi!

Have a blessed week! We appreciate all you do to keep this church alive and well. We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 am.

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July 19, 2026

Hello, Friends and Family! Thanks for stopping in to read what’s happening at Revolution Church this week:

Songs today were Let the Praises Ring “You Are Good”, “If I Got Jesus”, “Lord I Need You”, and “My Hope Is You”. Today’s message, “Let God Be True & Every Man A Liar”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 3:1-4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Summer Connect group met at the Burnett home in Elwood yesterday. Their pool was open, they fixed tacos, and the rest of us supplied the side dishes. How fun! Thank you, Betsy and Adam for welcoming us! In August we are all invited to the Denwood home, so sign up now at the Connect Table to attend!

August 9 after service is a Fall Brunch planning meeting led by Brenda Hajek for interested ladies. There will be light snack provided, so sign up on the clipboard if you are coming.

Who wants to take a turn keeping the church safe during service? Speak with Jason Hippenhammer who is seeking helpers for the Security Team.

Deeper online podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm. This week’s topic is “Gluttony”.

Elisabeth Hippenhammer landed a part in the musical school production of “Grease”. Tickets are $20 if you’d enjoy attending a performance July 25 or 26 at Noonan Academy in Mokena. Congrats, Elisabeth!

Happy Birthday to Leslie Graniczny today! Also celebrating this week are Kyle Mahalik, Kate Radtke, Lauren Gross, Em Burnett, and John Paskiewicz.

Friends of Lauren Gross are invited to her 31st potluck birthday party at Community Cup Church in Kankakee on Saturday, August 1, 3-6 pm. RSVP deadline is July 22, so message her on Face Book ASAP if you plan to attend.

Get well wishes to Connie Schuler, Linda Lee, and Kathy Felchin. We miss you ladies! Safe travels to all our folks enjoying much needed vacations! We miss you guy, too!

Have a blessed week! We appreciate all you do to keep this church alive and well. We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 am.

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July 12, 2026

Hello, Friends and Family! Thanks for stopping here to learn what’s happening at Revolution Church this week:

Songs today were “Your Grace Is Enough”, “The Stand”, “God Did It”, “We Fall Down”, “In Christ Alone” and “Create in Me a Clean Heart”. Today’s message, “Blasphemy”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 2:17-29. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Parents’ Afternoon Out was today after service. Joe and Jamie and their volunteers put on an educational and super fun pizza lunch event for the little ones. Thanks to all who attended and to all who helped make it successful!

Summer Connect group meets at the Burnett home in Elwood on July 18th, 1 pm. Their pool will be open, so bring swimsuits and towels if you wish. This is potluck, so make your favorite dish to pass. Today is the final day to RSVP as we must be courteous to our hosts so they can plan the seating and the meat to purchase.

August 9 after service is a Fall Brunch planning meeting for interested ladies. There will be light snack provided.

Who wants to take a turn keeping the church safe during service? Speak with Jason Hippenhammer who is seeking helpers for the Security Team.

Deeper online podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm. This week’s topic is “Cussing/Swearing/Coarse Joking”.

Happy Birthday to Samantha Getty! Happy Birthday wishes going across the miles to Penny’s stepmom, Bobbie Stack, who watches our services from WA! Enjoy your birthday week, ladies!

Have a blessed week! We appreciate all you do to keep this church functioning smoothly.

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July 05, 2026

Hello, Friends and Family! Thanks for stopping in to read what’s happening at Revolution Church this week:

The sanctuary was festively adorned for 4th of July. Thank you to Faith Cromwell and her Decorating Team for their hard work to beautify the church! We appreciate all who showed up to worship on this Independence Day weekend. Happy 250th Birthday, America! It was fun seeing all the patriotic outfits.

Songs today were “I Am Free”, “Raise a Hallelujah”, “Battle Belongs”, “America the Beautiful/God Bless America/Battle Hymn Medley”, and “Faith of our Fathers”. Today’s message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Romans 2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you for contributing to the community food pantry drive this morning!

Our annual Harvest Table is happening again this summer. If you have extra garden produce, you can share it with your church family. Leave what you have , and take what you need!

Ladies, Penny Knott will be leading a Bible Discipleship class beginning in the fall. You can preview the book, “Women of Noble Character” at the Connect Table. It is available on the church website by clicking “Ladies’ Fall Study”. Cost is $44 for the book.

Parents’ Afternoon Out is NEXT WEEK after service. Joe and Jamie invite all the children for a lesson, “Cold Case Christianity”, which includes food, fun, and fellowship! No charge.

Jason Hippenhammer needs a couple more volunteers to serve on the Security Team. (Thank you to those who are already inquiring!) If you would like to help keep our congregation safe, mark your connection card or speak to Jason who would love to get you started.

Summer Connect group meets at the Burnett home in Elwood on July 18th, 1 pm. Their pool will be open, so bring swimsuits and towels if you wish. This is potluck, so make your favorite dish to pass. Sign up to attend now on clipboards at the Connect Table.

Kathy Felchlin is home recovering from knee surgery. If you would like to provide a meal for her in Manhattan, sign up with Dawn Gonda and Fishes and Loaves. Kathy has been so faithful to cook for others over the years, so it is her turn to be blessed.

Happy Birthday to Tammy Luciano and Avery Hippenhammer!

Goodbye and very best wishes to John Paskiewicz who is moving to take a new job in Wisconsin. We will miss him and his daughter, Ellie!

Have a blessed week, and we will see you again next Sunday! Enjoy what remains of your holiday weekend!

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June 28, 2026

Hello, Friends and Family! Thanks for stopping in to read what’s happening at Revolution Church this week:

The sanctuary was festively adorned for the Independence Day holiday season. Thank you to Faith Cromwell and her Decorating Team for their hard work to beautify the church!

Songs today were “I Stand Amazed”, “There Was Jesus”, “Enough”, “Hello, My Name Is”, “Living Hope”, and “Create in Me a Clean Heart”. We shared in Communion together. Today’s message, “Setting the Trap”, was delivered by Pastor Billy. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks to Bruce Smit for the fun rides after service in his Model A 1930 Ford Tudor. The Father’s Day annual rides couldn’t happen last Sunday because of a dead battery, so today was redo day. If weather cooperates, he will do it again for 4th of July weekend. How fun! OOOOGA!

Women’s Ministry had an insert in the bulletin letting us know about upcoming events for the year. Use that to mark your calendars now so you won’t miss out on the fun! Director, Brenda Hajek, welcomes you to join!

Jason Hippenhammer needs volunteers to serve on the Security Team. If you would like to help keep our congregation safe, mark your connection card or speak to Jason who would love to show you the ropes!

Sunday night DEEPER classes resume July 5 at 6 pm. DEEPER podcast is Tuesday at 6:30 pm @revolutionchurch60442 on YouTube. Topic is ”Is Patriotism Biblical?”.

Summer Connect group meets at the Burnett home in Elwood on July 18th, 1 pm. Their pool will be open. Sign up to attend now on clipboards at the Connect Table.

Parents’ Afternoon Out is July 12th after service. Joe and Jamie invite all the littles for a lesson, “Cold Case Christianity”, which includes food, fun, and fellowship! No charge!

Happy 91st Birthday to Phyllis Novy on July 1! Georgia Nordwall and Bob Startz share a birthdate of July 4. Tammy Luciano and Georgia Schmidt also have birthdays this week! Best wishes to all!

Get Well wishes are going out to Kathy Felchlin who is recovering from a painful knee surgery! If you would like to provide a meal for her in Manhattan during her down time, sign up with Dawn Gonda and Fishes and Loaves.

Meals are also being provided for Linda Lee through Fishes and Loaves if you would like to volunteer for a turn. Calls or visits for Linda are much appreciated if you go to Frankfort.

Congrats to Kevin Giera for landing a new job as forklift operater much closer to home! Be safe, Big Kevin!

Next week we will collect for the community food pantry, so please remember to double bag your nonperishable items.

See you next Sunday! Remember next weekend is 4th of July, so wear your patriotic colors if you wish. Have a blessed week!

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