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May 29, 2022:

Welcome back, church family! Let’s chat about what’s happening at Revolution here on this holiday weekend!

Today’s songs were “Forever”, “Love the Lord”, “If That Isn’t Love”, “Nothing But the Blood”, and “God Bless the USA” in honor of Memorial Day. Veteran Harvey Ferguson carried the American flag during the last song. Thank you to all who served in our military to keep us safe. Monthly prayer meeting followed for those who wished to stay.

Today was Family Sunday, so the youth stayed in the sanctuary for the whole service. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Memorial”, with text from Matthew 4:18-20 and Luke 5. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH. We apologize for the audio difficulties that made it impossible to watch last week’s sermon.

Graybars Project outreach to prisoners has several cards on the back table ready for signing. Please take a minute to jot your name or an encouraging word for our inmates’ birthdays, new babies, and prison college graduation. Some of the men in this program are relatives of people who attend here.

Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm is Ladies Book Club at the church for part 2 of Wounded Lions. All women are invited.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. We are seeking more volunteers to help make this a successful evening. Joe Meskin and Jamie Voustros have been busy making gift baskets to raffle! They can give you more info! Please take the printed invitations and share with families of young children.

Men’s Quarterly Breakfast is June 11, 8 am at the church. Sign up to attend. It’s FREE! Pastor Bob can give you more info.

Ladies Devotional and Prayer meets at the Knott home in Manhattan June 11 at 8 am. Please sign up to attend. Penny can give you more info.

Next senior lunch is June 15, noon, at the church. Come “Celebrate Summer” with your church family and friends that are 55 and older. Kathy Felchlin can give you more info. Sign up at the Connection Table.

Our first Adult Connection of the summer is Friday, June 17, 6:30 pm at the Knott home in Manhattan. Sign up at the Connection Table for attendance and to bring a dish to pass. Remember, this is childfree, so plan accordingly.

Pastor Billy’s online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Kleptomania”. The featured songs were Mandisa/Steal My Joy and the Blythe Family/Don’t Let the Battle Steal Your Praise.

Thursday Small Group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home is free and open to all. They meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Come for snacks, prayer, study and fellowship. It’s a really fun group of folk who show up here.

Happy Birthday to Lori Fischer and Taylor Moore! Happy Preschool Graduation to Scarlett Hippenhammer! Who else has a graduate? Send your child’s name, school, and grade of graduation to the piano player or to Pastor Billy ASAP.

Special healing prayers are going up for all of our sick members, particularly Gino, Donna, and Kay who are dealing with heavy duty stuff in the days to come. Kay had another surgery this week. Brenda Hajek and Harvey Ferguson were in a car accident on the way home after service and are being checked out at the hospital at the time of this post. Prayers for all of these folk plus prayers for all those who love and care for them.

Visitors, we hope you felt welcome and will join us again soon. That’s the news from Revolution Church. See you right back here on this page next Sunday! Remember that in their service to this country all gave some…… but some gave all. May our fallen soldiers rest in peace and honor. Have a blessed Memorial Day.

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May 22, 2022:

Welcome back, church family! Let’s chat about what’s happening here at Revolution this week!

Today’s songs were “Power in the Blood”, “Break Every Chain”, “Let God Arise”, “Stand in Your Love”, and “Greater Is He That Is In Me”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Power”, with text from Acts 4:12 and Luke 4:31-37. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Free Pizza Lunch was held after service for those new to Revolution. Pastors, Elders, and wives were available for answering any questions about the church and our beliefs during the meal. Thank you for attending!

Seniors’ Mexican “FIESTA” had a good crowd Wednesday. Thank you to all who cooked and decorated. Judy Fash demonstrated the proper way to plant a patio pot, and afterwards it was given as the doorprize to Donna, one of our visitors. Next senior lunch is June 15.

Graybars Project outreach to prisoners has several cards on the back table ready for signing. Please take a minute to jot your name or an encouraging word for our inmates’ birthdays and prison college graduation. Some of the men in this program are relatives of people who attend here.

Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm is Ladies Book Club at the church for part 2 of Wounded Lions. All women are invited.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. We are seeking more volunteers to help make this a successful evening. Sign up at the Connection Table. Joe Meskin or Jamie Voustros can give you more info! Please take the printed invitations and share with families of young children.

Men’s Quarterly Breakfast is June 11, 8 am at the church. Sign up to attend.

Ladies Devotional and Prayer meets at the Knott home in Manhattan June 11 at 8 am.

Pastor Billy’s online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Taste and See”. The featured songs were Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir/Psalm 34 and Hanna Waters /Taste and See.

Happy Birthday to Teresa Page! Happy 33rd Anniversary to Blaine and Cynthia Petersen reading from across the miles! Congratulations to Jessica Kelly and Kevin Ward who were married here Saturday! We wish them many happy years together!

Special healing prayers are going up for all of our sick members, particularly Gino, Donna, and Kay who are dealing with heavy duty stuff in the days to come. Kay has another surgery scheduled for tomorrow. Prayers for all of these folk plus prayers for all those who love and care for them.

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Yes, it will be Memorial Day weekend, but your grill and hammock will still be waiting for you when you get back home from worship. That’s the news from Revolution Church. See you right back here on this page next Sunday!

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May 15, 2022:

Hello again, friends and family! Let’s talk about what’s happening here at Revolution this week!

Today’s songs were “In the Garden”, “He Reigns”, “Come As You Are”, “Raise a Hallelujah”, “Open Up the Heavens”, and “I Have Decided”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Get Used to Different”, with text from Luke 5:27-28. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

How wonderful to see Ron Schmidt come through the door after months of absence! We had special prayer for his wife, Kay, who is still in Christ Hospital.

Donuts, fellowship and prayer was a success for men and women’s groups Saturday. Thank you for rolling out of bed and coming out to participate. These are monthly activities.

Graybars Project outreach to prisoners has several cards on the back table ready for signing. Please take a minute to jot your name or an encouraging word for our inmates’ birthdays and prison college graduation. Some of the men in this program are relatives of people who attend here.

Seniors 55+, break out the sombreros and join your friends for a Mexican “FIESTA” May 18th, noon-3 pm. with sign-ups at the Connection Table. Our decorator, Judy Fash, will be on site to teach patio pot preparation after the meal for those who wish to improve their planting skills.

Pastor Billy’s online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Expiration Date”. The featured songs were Gordon Mote/I’m Getting Ready to Leave This World and MercyMe/Almost Home.

Free Pizza Lunch on May 22 after service if you are new or newish at Revolution. Pastors and elders will be available for answering any questions you may have about the church. Sign up if you want to participate.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. We are seeking more volunteers to help make this a successful evening. Sign up at the Connection Table. Joe Meskin or Jamie Voustros can give you more info! Please take the printed invitations and share with families of young children. There was a brief meeting after church for all volunteers.

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Phil and Leslie Graniczny! We hope your enjoy your Florida vacation! Happy Birthday to Darla Carroll!

When you entered the church you probably noticed the two large concrete flower urns of yellow and purple tulips were missing. Apparently those pots grew legs and walked away! Police report was filed and a photo of the urns is circulating on the Manhattan Face Book page and on other personal pages. Keep your eyes open around town.

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. That’s the news from Revolution Church. See you right back here on this page next week!

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May 8, 2022:

Hello, church family! Pull up a chair, and let’s talk about what’s happening at Revolution this week!

Blessed are those who mourn on Mother’s Day, and blessed are those who rejoice, too. Thank you for joining us on this holiday of honor and remembrance. Every female was gifted a long stem red rose after service thanks to the generosity of the DeSandos. How sweet is THAT?

Three ladies in the crowd won Revolution Church t-shirts in a drawing … One for themselves and one for a friend! Congrats to Rita, Freda and Connie!

When you entered the church you probably noticed our colorful, large concrete flower urns were missing. Apparently those two pots grew legs and walked away after Pastor Billy left work Friday afternoon! Police report was filed and a photo of the urns is circulating on the Manhattan Face Book page and on other personal pages. We are hoping somebody recognizes them and returns them.

Today’s songs were “Friend of God”, “The Blessing”, “Precious Memories”, and “Blessed Be the Name”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Mother’s Day 2022”, with text from Matthew 20:20-28 and Exodus 20:12. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Seniors 55+ there is another fellowship meal for you on the horizon. Mexican “FIESTA” is May 18th, noon-3 pm. with sign-ups at the Connection Table. Our decorator, Judy Fash, will be on site to teach patio pot preparation for those who wish to improve their planting skills.

Pastor Billy’s online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Obedience”. The featured songs were Trust & Obey/Chelsea Moon and the Franz Brothers, and I Will Follow/Chris Tomlin.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, May 14, 8 am at the church. Women will meet the same day and time at the Knott home in Manhattan for prayer, donut holes and coffee. Sign ups are on the Connection Table.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. We are seeking more volunteers to help make this a successful evening. Sign up at the Connection Table. Joe Meskin or Jamie Voustros can give you more info! Please take the printed invitations and share with families of young children. There is a brief meeting after church next week for all volunteers.

Mildred, Kay and Ron, Gino and Tammy, Gary and Donna, how we love you! We pray God’s healing hand covers and restores you all to good health.

Congratulations to Jamie Voustros who graduated Friday from the graduate program at Lewis University! This girl is going places, and we couldn’t be more proud! She was presented a bouquet and a blessing.

National Nurse’s Week is May 6-12. Somebody once said “Nurses are simply angels in comfortable shoes.” Thank you and a round of applause to all the hardworking (and retired) nurses and nurse aides in this congregation. Ann, Leslie, Tammy, Dana, Heather, Judy, Linda, Sandy, and anybody else who cares for the sick.

Happy 60th Birthday to Deacon Gene O’Brien on the 12th! Kevin “Eclipse” Giera celebrates on the 13th! Sue Reuther’s birthday is TODAY!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed Mother’s Day!

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May 1, 2022:

Hello, church family! Pull up a chair, and let’s talk about what’s happening at Revolution this week!

Today’s songs were “Let the Praises Ring”, “My Redeemer Lives”, “Battle Belongs”, “Shout to the Lord” and the old-timey hymn made famous by Alan Jackson, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”. Pastor Billy shared the pulpit with Elder Larry DeSando who delivered a message “Why Pray?” with text from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Thank you, generous people, for bringing your non-perishables to our monthly food pantry collection this morning. It is a blessing to be able to share with our neighbors needing a hand up in this community.

Seniors 55+ there is another fellowship meal for you – “FIESTA” - on May 18th, noon-3 pm. with sign-ups at the Connection Table. If you want to help, attend, or bring a dish, see leader, Kathy Felchlin for more info.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “April Showers”. The featured songs were Willie Nelson/Showers of Blessings, MercyMe/Bring the Rain, and Noel Robinson /Rain.

Thursday Small Group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home is free and open to all. They meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. This week’s topic was “Umbrellas”.

Ladies’ Book Club meets May 4th, 6:30 pm at the church. The new book is “Wounded Lions” by Brian Pruitt. 6:30-6:45 pm is snack and fellowship. 6:45-7:45 is book discussion. Penny Knott can give more details. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, May 14, 8 am at the church. Women will meet the same day and time at the Knott home in Manhattan for prayer and coffee. Sign ups are on the Connection Table.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! Friday, June 3 at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. We need volunteers to help make this a successful evening. Sign up at the Connection Table. Joe Meskin or Jamie Voustros can give you more info!

Kay Schmidt had another surgery this week. We love and miss you, Kay and family! We are saving your seats! Mr. Cornelius who watches online, we send you encouragement and get-well wishes, also!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. Remember than NEXT Sunday is MOTHER’S DAY, and there will be a gift for each lady attending! That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed week!

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April 24, 2022:

Hello, church family! We appreciate all who sloshed through the April showers to come out for worship! At least it wasn’t SNOW.

Today’s songs were “If We Are the Body”, “Because He Lives”, “Who You Say I Am”, and “Lay Em Down”. We shared in Communion. Pastor Billy delivered the message “Woman At the Well” with text from John 4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) Monthly prayer meeting followed for all who wished to stay.

Senior Easter Lunch was Wednesday at the church with near 30 attending. Guest speaker was John Roberts from HERO who shared about the drug epidemic plaguing our nation. Thanks to all who brought food and to those responsible for the beautiful spring table décor! If you missed, there is another meal in May with sign-ups at the Connection Table.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Vacuums”. The featured songs were Zach Williams/Old Church Choir and Jamie Grace/It’s A Beautiful Day.

Thursday Small Group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home is free and open to all. They meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, and the invite is extended to YOU.

Ladies’ Book Club meets May 4th, 6:30 pm at the church. The new book is “Wounded Lions” by Brian Pruitt. We saw a video greeting from the author today. 6:30-6:45 pm is snack and fellowship. 6:45-7:45 is book discussion. Penny Knott can give more details. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, May 14, 8 am at the church. Women will meet the same day and time at the Knott home in Manhattan for prayer and fellowship, too. Sign ups are on the Connection Table.

Free Pizza Lunch on May 22 after service if you are new or newish at Revolution. Pastors, elders and wives will be available for answering any questions you may have about the church. Sign up if you want to participate.

We are seeking host homes for our summer Adult Connection gatherings. Sign up at the Connection Table if you are willing and have room for a crowd to gather.

Next Sunday is food pantry collection, so remember to double bag items to prevent rips and spills. Non-perishables only, please.

Kay Schmidt, Donna Windberg, and Mr. Cornelius (who watches online) are in our healing and encouragement prayers. We hope they will regain their health quickly.

Happy Birthday to Kay Schmidt and Larry “Nicodemus” DeSando!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Desiray Chambers all the way from Nashville, TN surprised us by showing up. We pray for safe travels home tomorrow for her. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed week!

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April 17, 2022:

Happy Resurrection Sunday, church family! Let us rejoice and be glad! We had so many visitors in the crowd including the Blaine Petersen family all the way from Stockton! Welcome!

Today’s songs were “He Arose”, “House of the Lord”, “Happy Day”, “Hallelujah For the Cross”, “Living Hope”, “At the Cross” and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”. Pastor Billy delivered the Easter message with text from John 3:1-18 and Maatthew 28:1-10. SIXTEEN people gave their hearts to Christ at the end of the service! (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Good Friday Candlelight Communion Service was well attended Friday evening. It was a moving and memorable service to honor the suffering and death of Jesus. Songs were “Were You There?”, “Once Again”, “If That Isn’t Love”, “Jesus Paid It All”, “Old Rugged Cross”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us”.

Pastor Billy has posted on Face Book the Good Friday service from 2020 when we were still under covid quarantine. If you missed our live service Friday, have your Communion elements ready at home if you’d like to watch and participate online.

New member Luis Lopez and Phil Graniczny spent hours rewiring the stage to get rid of that blasted annoying buzz and hum during music. THANK YOU, fellas!

Fishes and Loaves is seeking volunteers to provide a meal for the Radtke family of New Lenox since they have just brought home newborn Joshua! This is a great way to help two very tired parents. Speak to Dawn Gonda or mark your Connection Card if you’d like to provide a meal for this young family! Thank you to those who have taken food!

Next senior gathering is April 20th noon at the church. Sign up or speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat at the “He Is Risen” lunch table if you are 55 or older.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Erasers”. The featured songs were Shane and Shane/ There Is A Fountain and Nothing But the Blood/Hannah Holland and Christ for the Nations Worship.

Thursday Small Group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home studied the topic of “The Last Supper” and how it relates to our personal lives. We share in Communion. An Easter game was played with winners receiving Easter surprises. Everybody took home Peeps treat bags from Penny. This free group is open to all, and meets at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Senior Luncheon, “He Is Risen”, is Wed, April 20, noon at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table or speak to Kathy Felchlin for more details. It will be FUN

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, May 14, 8 am at the church. Women will meet at the same day and time at the Knott home in Manhattan for prayer and fellowship, too.

We are seeking host homes for our summer Adult Connection gatherings. Sign up at the Connection Table if you are willing.

Mark your calendar for our first Shine Kids Ministry Outreach! June 3, Friday at 6:30 pm we will host School’s Out Movie Night for families. Joe Meskin or Jamie Voustros can give you more info!

Kay Schmidt, Bruce Smit, and Donna Windberg are in our healing and encouragement prayers. We hope all will regain their health quickly.

Our own Pastor Billy celebrates his 53rd birthday tomorrow! Be sure and be extra good to him this week as he is always extra good to us! Gary Ellinger has a birthday on the 20th! Happy Belated Birthday to Sara Mohle!

Special thanks to Judy Fash for her handmade tomb replica, spring entrance flower pots, and her floral cross. How beautiful! We saw several of you having family photos made in front of the cross.

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed Easter Sunday, and remember it’s not about the Bunny. It’s about the LAMB!

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April 10, 2022:

Happy Palm Sunday, church family!

Today’s songs were “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”, “Holy, Holy, Holy”, “Hosanna”, “Love Is Here” and “Seek Ye First”. Pastor Billy delivered a message called “The Moment When Everything Changes” with text from Zech. 9:9, Luke 4:38 and Matt. 21:1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

A big thank you to Marnie Carlson for inviting our church women to her Homer Glen home for lunch and fellowship last Sunday. We heard lots of good feedback, and the ladies left feeling encouraged and loved.

Men met for Donuts and Devotional yesterday at the church. Thanks to all who rolled out of bed early for this monthly gathering.

Many thanks to the volunteers who wrote and mailed Easter cards to all the inmates in Graybars Project outreach. We are already hearing back from several gentlemen voicing appreciation for the remembrance.

Good Friday Candlelight Communion Service is Friday, April 15, 7 pm at the church. This is one of our best attended services of the year, so plan to come. Please be advised the subject matter of the crucifixion may be difficult for younger children to watch. No childcare provided. INVITE FRIENDS! Invitation cards were given today and are being distributed throughout the community. Let’s fill the house

Next senior gathering is April 20th noon at the church. Sign up or speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat at the “He Is Risen” lunch table if you are 55 or older.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Chatterbox”. The featured songs were Oak Ridge Boys/Just A Little Talk With Jesus and Elevation/ Talking to Jesus.

Small group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home will study the topic of “The Last Supper” and how it relates to our personal lives. There will also be a game with prizes, so who is feeling lucky? This free group is open to all, and meets at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Senior Luncheon, “He Is Risen”, is Wed, April 20, noon at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table or speak to Kathy Felchlin for more details. It will be FUN!

Bob Startz was back in service today after recuperating from heart surgery!

Kay Schmidt, Bruce Smit, and Donna Windberg are in our very special healing and encouragement prayers. We hope all will regain their health quickly.

Happy Birthday to our P.K.s, Noel and Jordan Knott this week! Autumn Hensle celebrates on the 12th, and Nick Golden and his million dollar smile will be enjoying his cake on the 15th!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again next week for Resurrection Sunday. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed Holy Week!

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April 3, 2022:

Happy Sunday, church family!

We appreciate the large donation of non-perishables you brought to benefit our community food pantry! We collect the first Sunday of each month here. Please double-bag your items to prevent rips and accidental spills by the handlers.

Today’s songs were “Let God Arise”, “Eye of the Storm”, “Put Your Hand in the Hand”, and “It Is Well”. Pastor Billy delivered a message called “Stretch Out Your Hand” with text from Matthew 12:9-14. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Today after service Marnie Carlson hosted a lovely salad lunch at her beautiful Homer Glen home just for our ladies. Thank you for the kind invitation, Marnie. We are so happy you have chosen Revolution as your new home church.

Book Club for ladies is reading “In the Field of Grace”, the story of Ruth. Speak to Penny Knott if you would like to join this free fellowship group. There is a sign up at the Connection Table for Wed, April 6th . 6:30-6:45 pm is fellowship and light snack. Book discussion begins at 6:45-7:45 pm.

Men, you and your male friends are all invited to Donuts and Devotional at 8 am Saturday at the church. This free fellowship event last near an hour. See Pastor Bob if you have questions.

Next senior gathering is April 20th noon at the church. Sign up or speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat at the “He Is Risen” lunch table if you are 55 or older.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Precious Cargo”. The featured songs were Jeremy Camp/That Same Power and Rend Collective/Christ Lives In Me.

Small group at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home studied the topic of “Spring Cleaning” and how it relates to our personal lives. This free group is open to all, and meets at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Kay Schmidt has returned to the hospital for more surgery. Prayers her body will heal. Prayers for her family to have strength during these rugged days. It was so wonderful to see Ron and her greet the people on video.

Bob Startz is still home recovering from his heart surgery. We wish him renewed energy and an uneventful recuperation.

Our church has just expanded by two feet! Congrats to Kate and Nick Radtke on the birth of Joshua Robert, 8 lb, 9 oz, 21 inches, born in the wee hours of April 1st! We are so thankful for a safe delivery and a healthy boy!

Remember there are Encouragement Cards found under each seat. If you notice somebody missing or suspect somebody who attends here is having a hard week, jot them an encouraging note and drop the card into the Connection Card box. We will add postage and mail for you.

Happy 29th Anniversary to Pastor Billy and Penny Knott today! Happy Birthday our church secretary, Kathleen Milligan, on the 8th!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing to worship with us here. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Have a blessed week!

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March 27, 2022:

Happy Sunday, church family!

Can we give a round of applause to Greg and Judy Fash for the Easter décor in the sanctuary? It takes a lot of work and time to make this place look like spring. Great job!

Today’s songs were “Power In the Blood”, “House of the Lord”, “Chainbreaker”, “Draw Me Close” and ”The Blessing”. We shared Holy Communion today. Pastor Billy delivered a message called “What Do You Want?” with text from John 5:1-15. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH. Monthly prayer meeting followed the service.

Remember to bring some nonperishables for our food pantry collection next Sunday. Double-bag to prevent rips and spills, please. Food is to be left at the table in the back of the church.

Book Club for ladies is reading “In the Field of Grace”, the story of Ruth. Speak to Penny Knott if you would like to join this free fellowship group. There is a sign up at the Connection Table for Wed, April 6th, at 6:30 pm. Book discussion begins at 6:45-7:45 pm.

April 3rd right after service Marnie Carlson is hosting a salad lunch at her beautiful Homer Glen home just for the ladies. There is a sign-up sheet on the Connection Table to RSVP. We are asked to sign up to bring salad toppings from the list of choices at the table.

Good Friday Communion Service is Friday, April 15, 7 pm at the church. This is one of our best attended services of the year, so plan to come. No childcare for this one. Please be advised the subject matter of the crucifixion may be difficult for younger children to watch.

Next senior gathering is April 20th at the church. Sign up or speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat at the lunch table if you are 55 or older.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Drive-Thru”. The featured songs were The Petersens/Wayfaring Stranger and Chris Tomlin/Home.

Best wishes to Gary Ellinger for successful cataract surgery this week.

Kay Schmidt has come home from the hospital! YAY! She still has a long way to go to full recovery, but she is well on her way!

Bob Startz had heart stent surgery Friday, and after a big bump in the road is now home. Prayers for quick healing! Also, Happy 43rd Anniversary to Bob and Ellen!

Happy Anniversary to Pastor Billy and Penny Knott on April 3rd! Happy Birthday TODAY to Kristen Hippenhammer! Kevin Chambers and Julian Sandoval both celebrate their birthdays on April 1st!

Visitors, we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Thank you for all you do!

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March 20, 2022:

Happy sunny Sunday, church family!

Today’s songs were “Unclouded Day/Will the Circle Be Unbroken”, “Glorious One”, “Create In Me a Clean Heart”, and ”I Can Only Imagine”. Pastor Billy shared the pulpit with Pastor Bob Smith who delivered a message called “Transformation” with text from 2 Corinthians 5:17. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

It was a wonderful surprise to see Cynthia Petersen pop in and surprise us all the way from Stockton today! We sure do miss the Petersen family since they moved!

Thank you to the ladies who came to the church Saturday and cleaned and organized our kitchen.

Thanks to all the seniors who turned out Wednesday for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day corned beef meal at the church to celebrate the holiday. Next senior gathering is April 20th. Sign up or speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat.

We are still looking for one more person who would sit and play with babies once a month in our nursery. This is an easy way to serve your church.

April 3rd our sweet Marnie Carlson is hosting a salad lunch at her Homer Glen home just for the ladies. There is a sign-up sheet on the Connection Table to RSVP. We are asked to sign up to bring salad toppings from the list of choices at the table.

Book Club for ladies is reading “In the Field of Grace”, the story of Ruth. Speak to Penny Knott if you would like to join this free fellowship group. There is a sign up at the Connection Table for Wed, April 6th, at 6:30 pm. Book discussion begins at 6:45-7:45 pm.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Green-Eyed Monster” The featured songs were “Rend Collective’s “Counting Every Blessing” and “Guy Penrod’s Count Your Blessings”.

Happy Birthday to George Carroll on the 23rd, and Kristen Hippenhammer on the 27th!

Congratulations to Mikey Nordsell and Amanda Peterson who got married this weekend in a private ceremony. We wish them many years of love and happiness!

Kay Schmidt is still recuperating in the hospital after serious surgery, but soon hopes to transfer to rehab. Prayers for restoration of good health and joy for her, and prayers for strength for her caregivers!

Bob Startz has heart surgery Friday. Prayers for a successful procedure and quick healing!

Rita Brown took a nasty tumble at Target this week and is sporting a lot of facial bruising and stitches to the forehead. We are thankful she didn’t sustain more serious injuries. She was back in service with us today.

Visitors, we hope you will join us again soon. There is always room for new friends here. Next Sunday you can expect to see some holiday decorations in the sanctuary. That’s the news from Revolution Church. Thank you for worshipping with us today.

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March 13, 2022:

Happy Time Change Sunday! Did you remember to “spring forward”? This was “Pajama Sunday” in the Shine Kids Ministry, so we saw some sleepy cuties coming through the doors. We also saw lots of green clothing in the crowd as St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner.

Today’s songs were “God Of Wonders”, “Raise a Hallelujah”, “Enough”, ”I Stand Amazed”, and “Only Believe”. Pastor Billy began the new March series, “The Chosen”, with a sermon called “Remarkable Things” with text from Mark 2:1-12, the miracle of the paralytic. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

“Iron Sharpens Iron” conference was in Orland Park on Saturday, with several of our men attending. Thank you, Pastor Bob for organizing this outing.

Small group met Thursday at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox. Topics vary each week, and this one was about the importance of forgiveness. Come enjoy snack, fellowship, and study the Bible with Pastor Billy on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is FREE.

If you are 55+, there is a noon traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal at the church on March 16th especially for you. Speak to Kathy Felchlin to save your seat and to provide a dish to pass!

We are seeking people who would like to clean and organize the kitchen this Saturday at 9 am.

We are still looking for one more person who would sit and play with babies once a month in our nursery. This is an easy way to serve your church

April 3rd our sweet Marnie Carlson is hosting lunch at her Homer Glen home. Listen for further details of how you can be included.

Book Club for ladies is reading “In the Field of Grace”, the story of Ruth. Speak to Penny Knott if you would like to join this free fellowship group. There is a sign up at the Connection Table.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Popcorn” The featured songs were “Fires/Jordan St. Cyr” and “I Will Wait For You/Shane & Shane”.

Happy Birthday to Linda Lee on the 15th! Mr. Cornelius also celebrates his birthday this week and is a faithful reader of this column. Bob Brown’s birthday would’ve been on St. Patrick’s Day. We will forever love and miss that man, so in his honor, let’s try hard particularly hard this week to be Ambassadors for Christ!

Speaking of Bob, we were delighted to have Rita display a quilt made from his favorite t-shirts and also a precious portrait of him being kissed by Jesus. What treasures!

Bruce Smit and Kay Schmidt were both hospitalized for surgery. Bruce is now home, but Kay is not. Prayers for restoration of good health and joy for both, and prayers for strength for their caregivers!

That’s the news from Revolution Church. Thank you for worshipping with us today. Visitors, we hope you will join us again soon. You are loved and appreciated here!

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March 6, 2022:

Happy Sunday and Happy 8th Anniversary to Revolution Church!

Today’s songs were “Open Up the Heavens”, “You Never Let Go”, “I Have Decided”,” Blessed Assurance”, and “Even So Come”. Pastor Billy began the new March series, “The Chosen”, with a sermon called “No Turning Back” with text from John 2, the miracle of water to wine. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Thanks to everybody who contributed to our monthly food pantry drive today. We collect non-perishables the first Sunday of each month to aide our community.

We have unisex round neck and women’s V-neck Revolution Church T-shirts for $10 each. Sizes tend to run small, so purchase a size larger than you would usually wear. Small to 4x shirts are now available. Pay Debbie Giera at the shirt table.

If you are 55+, there is a noon St. Patrick’s Day meal coming on March 16th that might interest you. Sign up at the Connection Table or speak to Kathy Felchlin. Stop and view the St. Patrick’s Day bulletin board on the T-shirt table.

Small group meets this Thursday at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox, and you are invited. Topics vary each week, so come enjoy snack, fellowship, and study the Bible with Pastor Billy leading

Men, “Iron Sharpens Iron” conference is in Orland Park on Saturday, March 12th, 8a-4p. Currently, the tickets are $56 for conference and lunch. If money is an issue, speak to Pastor Bob as there is some extra funding available to help.

Book Club for ladies will be reading “In the Field of Grace”, the story of Ruth. Speak to Penny Knott if you would like to join this fellowship group. There is a sign up at the Connection Table.

Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Dirty Laundry” The featured songs were “Washed Clean” and “Are You Washed in the Blood”.

We are seeking people who would like to clean and organize the kitchen. Sign up at the Connection Table if you are good at this. Date will be announced next week.

Happy Birthday to Greg Fash today, to Tammy Smit on the 9th, to Bob Hensle on the 11th, and to perpetually sticky little Levi Hippenhammer on the 12th.

Bruce Smit and Kay Schmidt are both battling serious illnesses and were hospitalized this week for surgery. Prayer were quick improvements for both!

That’s the news from Revolution Church. Thank you for worshipping with us today. Visitors, we hope you will join us again soon. You are loved and appreciated!

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