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June 22, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends and visitors! Let’s see what is going on at church today:

Songs today were “Power In the Blood”, “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “O Come To the Altar”, “Lord Our God” and “Family of God”. The message, “Who Is He To You?” was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 8. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

We were honored to install Debbie Dobias as Revolution Church’s newest Deacon! She will be reaching out to some of you soon. Letters introducting Debbie will be in the mail if she is assigned to you.

Thank you, Judy Fash, for updating the cross décor for summer! As always, it is beautiful!

Big thanks to the Knotts for hosting dozens of us for our first Summer Connect Potluck supper Friday! There was SO MUCH incredible food! If you missed out, there is a second Summer Connect at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home July 19th, 1 pm. Well behaved children are welcome. SIGN UP to attend and to indicate what you will bring to eat. SIGN UP as a courtesy to our hostess, please.

Adam and Betsy Burnett are hosting our August 16th, 1 pm Summer Connect Group at their home in Elwood if you want to mark your calendar in advance!

Senior Summer Picnic was a yummy sloppy joe and all the fixin’s lunch Wednesday. Special thanks to Georgia Nordsell for leading the devotional called “Rise and Shine”! We were tickled to pieces to see Cynthia Petersen walk through the door for a surprise visit!

Our church looked so clean and tidy today thanks to Jessica Holub! She is our new church cleaner! Thank you, and congratulations, Jess!

Billy’s “Deeper” class is 6:00 pm at the church. As a courtesy to our teacher, please sign up so he will know how many seats to set up and how many lessons to print.

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is 6:30 pm Tuesdays on his Face Book page and on our church webpage @revolutionchurch60442. It will no longer be visible his Pastor Shred YouTube page. He just completed 1st Samuel, and is taking a break THIS TUESDAY before a new book begins.

Small Group meets at the Hajek home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm. No sign up needed. Show up for Bible study, fellowship, and snacks!

Donuts and Devotional for men is Sat., July 12 at the church at 8 am. All men are welcome. This is free. No sign up needed.

Happy Birthday to Penny Knott on Monday! Happy 21st Anniversary to Chris and Louise Rose! Happy 31st Anniversary to Adam and Betsy Burnett!

What do you call a person who is happy on a Monday morning? RETIRED! Congratulations on your retirement, Greg Fash!

Congratulations to Tom and JoAnn Preston on the wedding of their son yesterday! Pastor Billy officiated.

Richard Rock was released from the hospital Saturday after a successful heart procedure. Get well soon, buddy!

See everybody next Sunday at 10 AM! Stay safe and cool during this heat wave!

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June 15, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends! Let’s see what is going on at church today:

Happy, happy Father’s Day! We honor our living dads and remember those who wait for us in Heaven. If you still have a father or are blessed to have somebody who treats you in a fatherly way, be sure to speak your love and appreciation this weekend!

Our songs today were “You Are Good”, “Greatness of Our God”, ”Voice of Truth”, “Who You Say I Am”, and “Good Good Father”. The message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 8:31-32. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Gene O’Brien is home from deployment with Samaritan’s Purse and updated us on his work helping build a church and working with providing marriage retreats for veterans in Alaska. We are always glad to see him come back to us

Round of applause for Marnie Carlson for redecorating our Connect and Hospitality tables. This woman has a sharp eye and good taste for color and décor! Things are moved around a bit, so you may have to poke around to search for what you need, but everything is still available just as before.

Adam and Betsy Burnett are hosting our August 16th, 1 pm Summer Connect Group at their home in Elwood if you want to mark your calendar in advance!

Thanks to all the men who rolled out of bed and came to the church Saturday for Donuts and Devotional! We have these once a month and they are free. Come out and bring your male friends! Pastor Bob can give you more info if you are interested for the next one July 12th.

Seniors 55+ will have “Welcome Summer” fellowship lunch at the church on June 18th at noon. Sign up to attend and to bring food to share! Kathy Felchlin can answer your questions about this event.

Pastor Billy’s “Deeper” class is cancelled for this evening. Please enjoy your Father’s Day holiday!

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is at 6:30 pm Tuesday on his Face Book page and on our church webpage. It will no longer be visible his Pastor Shred YouTube page.

Happy Birthday to Betsy Burnett on the 17th and to Judy Christensen on the 18th.

See everybody next Sunday! Thank you for all you give and do to keep this ministry thriving! You are loved.

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June 08, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends!

Our songs today were “Victory In Jesus”, “The Cross”, ”We Believe”, and “Prince of Peace”. The message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 8:12. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today is Graduation Sunday. The following attendees and/or relatives of attendees were acknowledged on the big screen: Madilyn Leatherman, Ashley Tipping, Aidan Bergin, Arrianna Peterson, Connor Ward, Joseph Cotrano, Hope Anderson, Levi Hippenhammer, and Henry Van Kuiken. Balloons were gifted to graduates in attendance. Congratulations to all!

Thank you to Steve Culp for stepping up to join the greeters’ team today! Thank you to Autumn Hensel for being willing to learn to video the sermons. We welcome all volunteers!

Eileen DeSando was guest speaker for the ladies’ spring brunch Saturday. Thank you, Eileen, and thank you to all who prepared food, set up and cleaned up. There was a good turnout!

Small group meeting at Brenda and Harvey’s home is CANCELLED for June 12th because of the adult connect the following day.

June Connect Group is Friday the 13th, 6 pm at the Knotts’ home in Manhattan rain or shine. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided. We are to bring the sides. Well behaved children are welcome. SIGN UP to attend and to indicate what you will bring to eat. SIGN UP as a courtesy to our hosts, please.

Thank you to Adam and Betsy Burnett for hosting our August Summer Connect Group at their home in Elwood! More info coming closer to the date on this one.

Seniors 55+ will have another lunch at the church on June 18th at noon. Sign up to attend and to bring food to share! Kathy Felchlin can answer your questions about this event.

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” is Sunday at 6:00 pm. Sign up if you are attending so he can have enough printed lessons and seats.

Pastor Billy’s 1st and 2nd Samuel Bible study is at 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!

Happy Birthday to Jamie Meskin and Elena Sandoval on the 10th! Jan Golden celebrates on the 14th! Happy 36th Anniversary to Kevin & Sandy Chambers!

See everybody next Sunday! Thank you for all you give and do to keep this ministry thriving! You are loved.

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June 01, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends!

Our songs today were “Blessed Be the Name”, “Lifesong”, ”Grace Greater Than All Our Sin”, "Only Grace", “Hallelujah”, and “Amazing Grace”. The message was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from John 8. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks for being generous with our community food pantry collection today!

Graduation Sunday is next week. Come out and clap and cheer for our grads on the big screen!

A host home is still needed for our Summer Connect group in August. If your place can accommodate approximately 50 people rain or shine, contact Penny Knott, or use the sign up sheet on the Connection Table.

June Connect Group is Friday the 13th, 6 pm at the Knotts’ home in Manhattan. Burgers and Hotdogs will be provided. We are to bring the sides. SIGN UP to attend and to indicate what you will bring to eat. SIGN UP as a courtesy to our hosts, please.

Eileen DeSando will be the speaker for the women’s upcoming brunch at the church. Let us know you are coming and what food you are bringing. Bring your friends! Saturday, June 7, 9-11 am.

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” resumes Sunday at 6:00 pm. This is open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. Sign up if you are attending so he can have enough printed lessons and seats.

Small group meeting at Brenda and Harvey’s home is CANCELLED for June 12th because of the adult connect the following day.

Happy Birthday to Mikey Nordsell!

Get well wishes to Freda Wolfenden!

See you all next week! Thank you for all you give and do to keep this ministry thriving! You are appreciated.

May 25, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends! Thank you for joining us for Communion Sunday this Memorial Day weekend. Let us always remember and never forget that while all gave some, some gave all. Today we honor our fallen soldiers. Thank you to Harvey Ferguson, Vietnam Veteran, for presenting the American flag for us.

Our songs today were “Your Grace is Enough”, “I Saw the Light”, ”Just As I Am I Come Broken”, “Goodness of God”, “My Country Tis of Thee”, and “Taps” performed by Carlos Lara on the trumpet. The unique message was delivered by “Nicodemus” - AKA guest speaker, Pastor Larry DeSando who was dressed in Biblical attire for his role. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Class of 2025, deadline is TODAY for submitting your graduation photos and info to Tammy Smit to be included in the slide show for Graduation Sunday in June.

Eileen DeSando will be the speaker for the women’s upcoming brunch at the church. Sign up sheet is now available at the Connect Table. Let us know you are coming and what food you are bringing. Bring your friends! Saturday, June 7, 9-11 am.

Small group meeting at Brenda and Harvey’s home is CANCELLED for June 12th because of the adult connect the following day.

Happy Birthday to Alex Lara, Teresa Page, and Mikey Nordsell!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” See you next Sunday at 10 am! Remember to bring your donations for the community food pantry with you!

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May 18, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends!

Our songs today were “Sweet By and By”, “Our God”, ”Holy Holy Holy”, “Strong Tower”, “I Can Only Imagine”, and “Oh, How I Love Jesus”. The sermon was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 7:25-26. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today we had our final Stone Soup Sunday potluck lunch for the season. Thanks to all who cooked, set up, and cleaned up!

Round of applause for Marnie Carlson for the ladies’ restroom makeover! There is now a small library there for 2 week book checkout plus other resources free for the taking!

Thank you, CJ Cates, for stepping up to train to learn to video our preaching services. Today was his first day. We LOVE volunteers!

Class of 2025, we are recognizing our graduates on the big screen June 8th. We are seeking graduates from kindergarten, 8th grade, high school, college, and any adult learning program. Send a clear, close up photo to Tammy Smit via text or email at doublewhammytammy@yahoo.com . Include full name, relation to you if it is your family member, school, grade completed, and degree earned. Deadline is NEXT SUNDAY.

June Connect Group is Friday the 13th, 6 pm at the Knotts home in Manhattan. Burgers and Hotdogs will be provided. We are to bring the sides. Sign up to attend and to indicate what you will bring to eat.

May 21st senior lunch will be a Fiesta! Sign up to attend and indicate which food you will bring to share. Por favor, ven a comer!

Eileen DeSando will be the speaker for the women’s upcoming brunch at the church. Sign up sheet is now available at the Connect Table. Let us know you are coming! Saturday, June 7, 9-11 am.

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” is Sunday at 6:00 pm. (Note this is ½ hour earlier than previous start times.) This is free and open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. Sign up if you are attending so he can have enough lessons and seats.

Small group meets at Brenda and Harvey’s New Lenox home this Thursday at 6:30 pm. Bring a snack and your Bible and come join the fun!

Happy Birthday to Darla Carroll and Teresa Page!

America just celebrated National Nurses’ Week. Appreciation is going out to Heather, Tammy, Ann, Leslie, Sheila and any other health care workers among us.

Special healing prayers are going out to Blair, Gino, Destiny, Freda, Kay, Bob, and JoAnn. Prayers for safety for Gene O’Brien on mission to Alaska with Samaritan’s Purse.

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” See you next Sunday at 10 am!

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May 11, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Special thanks to Larry DeSando for gifting every lady with a pink, white, or red long stem rose!

Our songs today were “Forever”, “The Table”, ”Love the Lord”, “Mighty To Save”, and “If I Got Jesus”, The sermon was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 7. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you to Judy Fash for the new spring floral cross display! We will certainly miss her gifts and talents with silks when she is gone.

Next Sunday is Stone Soup Sunday, the last meal at church for the summer season. We need you to sign up if you are attending, and also sign up to bring a dish to share.

May 21st senior lunch will be a Fiesta! Sign up to attend and indicate which food you will bring to share. Por favor, ven a comer!

Eileen DeSando will be the speaker for the women’s upcoming brunch at the church. Sign up sheet is now available at the Connect Table. Let us know you are coming!

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” is cancelled tonight in honor of Mother’s Day. Class will resume next Sunday at 6:00 pm. (Note this is ½ hour earlier than previous start times.) This is free and open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. He will dive into troublesome and misunderstood scriptures. Sign up if you are attending so he can have enough lessons and seats.

Happy 43rd Anniversary to Phil and Leslie Graniczny! Happy Birthday to Gene O’Brien on the 12th, Big Kevin and Richard Rock on the 13th, and Jessica Holub on the 17th!

Special prayers for Gene O’Brien on mission to Alaska with Samaritan’s Purse!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” See you next Sunday at 10 am! If you have a mother, grandmother, foster mother, adopted mother, or a “like a mother” in your life, be sure and give them some extra love this weekend!

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May 4, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends!

Our songs today were “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”, “I Will Give You All My Worship”, ”River of Life”, and “Living Water”. The sermon, “Bread of Life – Part 2”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 6. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

We had water baptism at the end of the service. Round of applause for John Paskiewicz and Desiray Chambers for taking this next step of faith!

Congratulations to the Chambers family. Desiray presented her daughter Blair for infant dedication this morning! Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful child! Keep Your hand on her for all of her years upon this earth.

Thanks so very much to those who supported the monthly Food Pantry collection this morning!

Class of 2025, we are recognizing our graduates on the big screen soon. We are seeking graduates from kindergarten, 8th grade, high school, college, and any adult learning program. Send a clear close up photo to Tammy Smit via text or email at doublewhammytammy@yahoo.com . Include full name, relation to you if it is your family member, school, grade completed, and degree earned.

Host homes are needed for our Summer Connect groups that will start in June. If your place can accommodate approximately 50 people rain or shine, contact Penny Knott, or use the sign up sheet on the Connection Table. Well behaved, supervised children are also invited.

May 18th is Stone Soup Sunday, the last meal at church for the summer season. We need you to sign up if you are attending, and also sign up to bring a dish to share.

May 21st senior lunch will be a Fiesta! Sign up to attend and indicate which food you will bring to share. Ole!

Ladies Summer Brunch is Saturday, June 7, 9-11 am with Eileen DeSando as guest speaker! Sign up at Connection Table to attend. This is a potluck, so indicate what dish you will bring to share.

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” begins tonight 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up sheet is now available. This is free and open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. He will dive into troublesome and misunderstood scriptures. Let him know if you are attending so he can have enough lessons and seats.

Small group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home resumes May 8th, 6:30 pm. Everybody is invited. Bring a snack to share with your friends. We are so happy that Brenda is recuperating from her shoulder surgery and was back in her seat for worship today!

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” Thanks to all of you who faithfully serve and support this ministry! See you next Sunday at 10 am to celebrate Mothers Day!

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April 27, 2025

Welcome back to “What’s Happening”, friends!

Our songs today were “Because He Lives”, “Happy Day”, ”Friend of God”, “Living Hope”, “Love Ran Red”, and “The Solid Rock”. The sermon, “Bread of Life – Part 1”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with text from John 6. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Our beloved Gene O’Brien shared his experiences from his Samaritan’s Purse deployment to the burned out areas of California. 13,000 homes and near 3,000 businesses were lost in this disaster, and he had the honor of helping clean up part of the mess.

Decorating Team met after service to welcome Faith Cromwell as the new leader of this ministry. She is filling a vacancy left by Judy Fash who is soon moving from the state. Congratulations, Faith!

We will have baptizing service on May 4th (NEXT SUNDAY)! Let Pastor Billy know if you would like to be water baptized! Bring a change of clothes and a towel!

Community Food Pantry Collection is next Sunday. Remember to double bag items to help the folks transporting donations avoid rips and spills.

May 18th is Stone Soup Sunday, the last meal at church for the summer season. We need you to sign up if you are attending, and also sign up to bring a dish to share.

May 21st senior lunch will be a Fiesta! Sign up to attend and indicate which food you will bring to share. Ole!

Pastor Billy’s new class called “Deeper” begins May 4th (NEXT SUNDAY), 6:30 pm at the church. Sign up sheet is now available. This is free and open to all who desire to learn how to study and understand their Bible. He will dive into troublesome and misunderstood scriptures. Let him know if you are attending so he can have enough lessons and seats.

Wednesday Apologetics class finishes this week. Thank you for teaching, Pastor Bob! We were happy to see him back at church after being ill and missing Easter services.

Thanks for stopping in to read “What’s Happening.” Thanks to all of you who faithfully serve and support this ministry! See you next Sunday at 10 am!

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