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November 27, 2022

Hello, family and friends! Thanks for joining us for Communion Sunday!

Today’s songs were “Hello, My Name Is”, “Open Up the Heavens”, “Living Hope”, ”Once Again” and “Amazing Grace”. Pastor Billy concluded the gratitude series, “The Four F’s”, with “Forgiveness” being today’s message. Text was from Matthew 18:21-22. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

This is the first Sunday of Advent. The Luiz Lopez family lit the Candle of HOPE and read the Advent scriptures.

Isn’t the church beautifully decorated for the holidays? Thank you to Greg and Judy Fash for organizing, and to Georgia Nordwall, Diane Neakarse, Faith Cromwell, Penny Knott, Connie Schuler, and Kathy Felchlin who showed up to do the work to make the place so festive! Pastor Billy treated them to pizza Friday! The decorating team was today’s Ministry Highlight.

Membership Class was held last Sunday afternoon. Today let us welcome our newest members: Jessica Holub, Alice Lawson, Sheila Murphy, Deborah Corbin, Carolyn Summins, Richard Rock and Peggy Walley-Rock!

If you desire to become a fully devoted follower of Christ and would like to learn more about the Christian faith, please sign up at the Connection Table for “Foundations” taught by Pastor Bob and Heather Smith. If there is enough interest, they will offer the class.

Also at the Connection Table there is a sign-up sheet for those interested in learning to journal and develop your quiet time. This will take place at Penny Knott’s home before church on Sunday mornings.

Ladies, have you purchased your ticket for our annual Christmas supper and program on Dec. 9, 6:00 pm? Heather Smith is the ticket seller, and at time of purchase you can select your seat. Tables are filling up fast. There will be holiday music, prizes, games, a delicious meal, and a professional guest speaker, Gail Morris! Brenda Hajek leads this event if you have questions. Visit the Connection Table to sign up for ways you can help! There are still many openings for ways to serve.

Gentlemen, we are seeking a few good men to serve at the women’s Christmas event. Will you dress up and show up so our ladies can have a couple hours of relaxation? Sign up sheet is on the Connection Table.

Pastor Bob is still collecting coats for Morning Star Mission in Joliet to help keep our struggling friends warmer this winter. The snows season is already upon us. There is a collection tub beside the camera table. New or gently used items are welcomed.

Remember to bring non-perishables to share in our Food Pantry collection next Sunday. Be kind and double bag to prevent drips or rips during delivery, please.

Ladies Prayer and Devotional will be Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 8 a.m. at Penny Knott’s home. Please sign up if attending.

Annual Ugly Sweater contest is Sunday, December 18th, so let’s get creative with the gaudy and the tacky! After church you are invited to stay for our holiday lunch! Kids will be singing for us! Church provides fried chicken, and we are to bring the desserts and side dishes. We MUST know how many to prepare for, so SIGN UP ASAP at the Connection Table for a seat and to contribute food.

Let us encourage you to take 30 seconds and sign the Graybars Project birthday cards for our inmates at the back corner table. A word of encouragement is always welcomed. Thanks to those who mailed out Thanksgiving cards. We are already receiving positive feedback from recipients!

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Be A Thanks Giver”. Featured songs were “Thank You Lord For Your Blessings on Me”/ Chris Else and “Counting Every Blessing”/Rend Collective.

Happy Birthday to Nate Radtke on the 28th and Peggy Walley-Rock on the 4th!

Special prayers are needed for the Lees. Durk was transferred to an Orland Park rehab after broken hip repair. A fall at rehab has landed him at Palos Hospital now.

Condolences to the Bob and Connie Schuler family on the loss of his father Monday.

That’s the news for the day. Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed week, and we will see you next Sunday!

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November 20, 2022

Hello, family and friends! Thanks for joining us for worship on this frigid November morning!

Today’s songs were “The Table,”, “Forever,”, “The Blessing”, ”There Was Jesus”, “Lord, You Are Good”, “God Is So Good” and “Gobble Gobble”. Pastor Billy continued the gratitude series, “The Four F’s”, with “Family” being today’s message. Text was from Galations 3:26-28 and Ephesians 2. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Membership Class was held after service with pizza lunch for attendees. We will announce new members next Sunday.

Also at the Connection Table there is a sign-up sheet for those interested in learning to journal. This will take place at Penny Knott’s home before church on Sunday mornings.

Senior Thanksgiving turkey lunch was Wednesday, and the tables were beautifully decorated with pumpkin floral centerpieces by Judy Fash! Multiple people won gift cards to various local establishments. Food was so plentiful there was enough to take to shut ins, and to feed the employees at the vape shop next door. Thank you to all who cooked, cleaned, decorated and attended!

Heather Smith began selling $10 tickets for the Ladies Christmas Event today. Get yours quickly as seats are limited. (Sorry, no credit.) Ladies, save Friday, December 9, 6:00 pm for this beautiful evening. (The bulletin says 6:30, but it starts at SIX.) Brenda Hajek is in charge this year. Men, would you help serve? There is a sign up sheet on the Connection Table!

Pastor Bob is in charge of collecting coats for Morning Star Mission in Joliet to help keep our street friends warm this winter. There is a collection tub beside the camera table that was heaped high with your donations!

Annual Ugly Sweater contest is Sunday, December 18th, so let’s get creative! After church you are invited to stay for our holiday lunch! We will provide fried chicken, and you are to bring the desserts and side dishes. We MUST know how many to prepare for, so SIGN UP ASAP at the Connection Table for a seat and to contribute food.

When you are at the coffee pot, how about walking three feet to your left and signing the Graybars Project birthday cards for our inmates? A word of encouragement is always welcomed. If you would like to help write out cards for our Christmas mailout, please see Tammy, the piano player.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “No-vember”. Featured songs were “Run Devil Run”/ Crowder and “Old Church Choir (There Ain’t Nothing Gonna Steal My Joy”/ Zach Williams.

Happy Birthday to Kevin Ward on the 26th! Deacon Diane Neakarse and Nick Radtke share a birthday on the 25th!

Special prayers are needed for the Lees. Durk fell and broke a hip, and had surgery Wednesday to screw the pieces back together. This has been a rugged week for both him and Linda. Pray for wisdom for perfect placement for where he should be sent for rehab.

That’s the news for the day. Thanks for stopping by! Remember to set your scales back 10 lbs Wednesday night! Happy Thanksgiving! Revolution Church is thankful for YOU!

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November 13, 2022

Brrrrrrrrrrrr! Hello, family and friends! Thanks for joining us for worship on this frigid morning!

Today’s songs were “Big House”, “Trading My Sorrows”, “Agnus Dei”, ”I Raise a Hallelujah”, and “At the Cross”. Pastor Billy continued the gratitude series, “The Four F’s”, with “Fun” being today’s message. Text was from John 20:19-39 and Ecclesiastes 8:15. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Today Ministry Highlight was collection of Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child! We prayed over the boxes for safe passage and for all the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers. Oh my goodness, what a pile of surprises and blessing the kids will have from us! Remember to keep your label stub so you can track your box. It will be fun to see how far some of these will travel. Collection deadline was been extended to NEXT SUNDAY.

Membership Class is November 20th after service. This is a time to have any questions answered about this church. You are not required to join if you attend. Pizza will be served. Indicate if you need child care when you sign up at the Connection Table.

55+ Senior Thanksgiving turkey lunch is Nov. 16, noon, at the church. Kathy Felchlin can give you more info about this annual feast! Please do come! The tables will be decorated, and the fellowship will be sweet. If you forgot to sign up, let Kathy know what you are cooking and that you are coming so there will be enough tables prepared.

Ladies, save Friday, December 9, 6:30 pm for our annual Christmas Event! Brenda Hajek is in charge this year. We still need two more table hosts, cookie bakers, set up and clean up crews. Men, would you help serve that evening? There is a sign up sheet on the Connection Table! See Heather Smith for $10 tickets that go on sale next Sunday. Tickets will NOT be laid in your hand until the money is laid in her hand.

Pastor Bob is in charge of collecting coats for Morning Star Mission in Joliet to help keep our street friends warm this winter. There is a collection tub beside the camera table. Four from our church ministered to the homeless on Lower Wacker Dr. in Chicago Saturday. Tell Pastor Bob if you would like to accompany the group next trip.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Don’t Judge a Corn Cob”. Featured songs were “You Love Me Anyway”/ Sidewalk Prophets and “You Say” /Lauren Daigle.

Happy Birthday across the miles to Mildred Juden down in TN! Thank you for joining us for online classes. Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to Greg and Deborah Struck!

Congratulations to our newest grandma, Jan Golden! Welcome to the world, Sophie Mae Fistek! Proud parents are Bianca and Chris.

We clapped and cheered when Ron, Georgia, and Kay Schmidt walked in the door! What a wonderful surprise to see Kay back after nearly a year of harsh battles with cancer and post-op complications!

That’s the news for the day. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. for our Thanksgiving service. Come early and enjoy a hot beverage to warm you up! Have a blessed week.

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November 6, 2022

Hello, family and friends! Thanks for browsing Revolution Church’s What’s Happening page. Welcome, November!

Today’s songs were “Let God Arise”, “Hallelujah Your Love Makes Me Sing”, and ”Battle Belongs”. Pastor Billy began a new gratitude series, “The Four F’s”, with “Freedom” being today’s message. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

We sang “God Bless the USA” and recognized all our veterans to commemorate Veterans Day on the 11th. Each person was given a tiny plastic soldier to take home to help us remember to pray for our military. Special thanks to Dale Steen for presenting the flag. Thank you, Tammy Smit, for baking the camoflauge cupcakes served after church!

Donors for the food pantry collection, you are so appreciated! We are helping keep several families financially afloat by sharing.

If you are packing a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child, know the collection date is NEXT SUNDAY. Let’s get these finished and labeled for boy/girl plus age group! Mandatory labels are found at the Connection Table. You may enclose your $10 shipping inside the shoebox.

55+ Senior Thanksgiving lunch is Nov. 16, noon, at the church. Sign up to help cook a dish and to attend. Kathy Felchlin can give you more info about this annual feast! Please do come!

Donuts and Devotional for men will be 8 am Sat, Nov. 12th at the church. Ladies are invited to prayer at the Knott home at the same day and time. Please let us know you are coming, so they will know how many chairs to set up.

Ladies, save Friday, December 9, 6:30 pm for our annual Christmas Event! Brenda Hajek is in charge this year. There was an informational meeting after church today for those interested in helping. We need table hosts, cookie bakers, set up and clean up crews! See Heather Smith for $10 tickets. Tickets will NOT be given until payment is received.

Anybody who was not in the Christmas meeting was invited to join Penny in the kitchen to pray about the upcoming elections. Follow your Christian conscience, and GO VOTE! National issues are much too crucial to skip voting this year!

Pastor Bob is in charge of collecting coats and blankets for Morning Star Mission in Joliet to help keep folks warm this winter. There is a collection tub beside the camera table. He and Julian Sandoval will be ministering to the street people on Lower Wacker Dr. next Saturday, so let’s see what we can find to share with him.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Leaves”. Featured songs were “Breathe On Me Breath of God”/ Cassie Thompson and “Wind of God” /VaShawn Mitchell.

In-person small group will meet at the Hajek house this Thursday at 6:30 pm for snacks and Bible study. All are welcome.

Special healing prayers for John and Anne, Gino, Kay and Durk.

Happy 12th Anniversary to Jason and Kristen Hippenhammer! Sending love and condolences to Kevin and Sandy Chambers. Sandy lost two cousins one day a part.

That’s it for the news. Visitors, we hope you felt welcome. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. Come early and enjoy hot tea or coffee and visit with old friends and make new ones. Have a blessed week! Thank you for all you do for your church!

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October 30, 2022

Hello, family and friends! Welcome to Communion & Family Sunday at Revolution Church!

Today’s songs were “Glorious One”, “Good Morning Mercy”, ”Because He Lives”, and “Stand In Your Love”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Fear Factor” with text from Matthew 10:26-33 and Proverbs 9:6. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) This concludes the Game Show sermon series. Sure was fun! Monthly prayer meeting followed for those who wished to stay.

Fear Factor game was played to reinforce the message. Contestants were Bob Schuler, Harvey Ferguson, and Elisabeth Hippenhammer. They sampled dreadful foods such as crispy dried crickets, chocolate covered sardines and beef tongue! Elisabeth won! All took home restaurant gift cards.

October is officially Pastor Appreciation Month, so at the end of service we had a contest between members who dressed like either of our pastors. We had some super creative and funny entries. Winner for Pastor Billy was Bruce Smit. Winner for Pastor Bob was Tammy Smit. They won movie tickets.

55+ Senior Thanksgiving lunch is Nov. 16, noon, at the church. Sign up to help cook a dish and to attend. Kathy Felchlin can give you more info!

Donuts and Devotional for men will be 8 am Sat, Nov. 12th at the church. Ladies are invited to prayer at the Knott home at the same day and time. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

If you are packing a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child, know the collection date is November 13th. Unfolded boxes are available at the Connection Table, and you must sign the clipboard at the table to tell Gene O’Brien how many you took. Let’s get these finished and labeled for boy/girl plus age group!

Ladies, save Friday, December 9, 6:30 pm for our annual Christmas Event! Brenda Hajek is in charge this year. There will be an informational meeting after church Nov. 6th if you are interested in helping. Anybody else who is not in the meeting is invited to join Penny in the kitchen to pray about the upcoming elections.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Shine”. Featured songs were “Shine”/Newsboys and “Light Your Word” /Chris Rice.

Special healing prayers for John and Anne, Gino, Durk, Larry D., Debby and Kay.

That wraps it up for the news. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. Come early and enjoy hot tea or coffee and visit with old friends and make new ones. Remember to bring something for food pantry collection, and remember to double bag to avoid rips. Have a blessed week! Goodbye, October!

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October 23, 2022

Hello again! What spectacular colors and perfect fall weather the Lord gave us today! Thank you for coming out to support your church.

Today’s songs were “Friend of God”, “Spirit in the Sky”, ”Way Maker”, “It Is Well” and “Create in Me a Clean Heart”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Wheel of Fortune” with text from Acts 16 (story of the fortune teller) and 2 Chronicles 33:1-6. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Wheel of Fortune game was played to reinforce the sermon. Contestants were Faith Cromwell, Tammy Smit, and Sandy Chambers. Faith won and took home a $50 restaurant gift card! Special thanks to Kevin Giera for being a good sport and wearing the blonde Vanna wig!

October is officially Pastor Appreciation Month, so remember to speak and show your love to the Knotts and the Smiths! Both couples were the Ministry Highlight today. Next Sunday those who wish to participate are asked to dress like Pastor Billy or Pastor Bob. It is all in jest, so get creative and let’s have some fun as we celebrate them!

The little Harvest Table is still chugging along with gifts free for the taking. Diane Neakarse shared more of her little tomatoes and winter squash with us, and an unknown person shared bottles of hand sanitizer. Thank you! Leave what you have and take what you need.

We certainly had a whoop-ti-do time at the Shine Your Light event here Friday evening. There was food, cookie decorating, and a pumpkin contest. Winners were: Most Traditional Pumpkin: Jason Hippenhammer, Cutest Pumpkin: Ellie Szewczyk, and Most Creative Pumpkin, Tammy Smit. They each won gift cards to Chick-Fil-A.

Senior Pumpkin Patch Luncheon had a big turn out, and diners enjoyed chili, salad, cornbread, and desserts. Thanks for all who decorated, cooked, set up and tore down. 55+ Thanksgiving lunch is Nov. 16, noon, at the church. Sign up to cook and to attend. Kathy Felchlin can give you more info!

Donuts and Devotional for men will be 8 am Sat, Nov. 12th at the church. Ladies are invited to prayer at the Knott home at the same day and time. Please sign up at the Connection Table.

If you are packing a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child, know the collection date is November 13th. Unfolded boxes are available at the Connection Table, and you must sign the clipboard at the table to tell Gene O’Brien how many you took. You may also sign up to help pack in the processing center in December.

Ladies, save Friday, December 9, 6:30 pm for our annual Christmas Event! Brenda Hajek is in charge this year. There will be an informational meeting after church Nov. 6th if you are interested in helping. At the same time, for anybody else in the church who is not in the meeting, you are invited to join Penny in the kids church area to pray about the upcoming elections.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Scarecrows”. Featured songs were “Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand”/Live at Fiddler’s Grove and “My God Fights For Me” /Charity Gayle- Kaden Slay, Micah Tyler.

In person small group Bible study is Thursday, 6:30 pm in New Lenox at the Hajek home. All are welcome. Topics vary each session, so you can join any time and not feel behind.

Special healing prayers for Gino, Kay, Judy C., and Durk!

Happy Birthday to Greg Struck on Oct. 29th!

That wraps it up for the news. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. for Communion Sunday. Visitors, thank you for joining us in service and also on this website. See everybody same time, same place next Sunday! Thanks for reading!

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October 16, 2022

Hello again! Here’s the latest news from your favorite church:

Today’s songs were “Just a Little Talk With Jesus”, “Goodness Love and Mercy”, ”Your Grace is Enough”, “I Can Only Imagine” and “Jesus Loves Me”. Elder Larry DeSando delivered a message, “Wrath - Truth or Consequences” with text from 1 John 4:9-10 and Romans 1:18-21. (Pastor Billy will resume this month’s Game Show series next Sunday. You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Let’s clap and cheer and throw rice at our newlyweds! Peggy Walley and Richard Rock were married here Saturday in a sweet and simple ceremony. We wish them many years of happiness and joy together. Thank you to all who worked hard to make their day special!

Just before the Meskin wedding last weekend a panel of our twinkle stage lights burnt out! (Sorry about that Joe and Jamie!) Deacon Gene O’Brien worked a long time this week high on a ladder replacing those lights for Peggy and Richard’s service. We appreciate that, Geno! Looks great!

Looks like the Harvest Table is coming to an end for the season. Diane Neakarse shared more of her little tomatoes with us, and we were shocked she is still able to pick produce at her address after this cold spell.

Senior Pumpkin Patch Luncheon for ages 55 and up is Wednesday, October 19 at noon at the church. If you haven’t signed up yet, bring a dish to share and let somebody know you are coming so there will be seats available. Speak to Kathy Felchlin if you want more information.

Thank you to Larry DeSando for opening his home in Frankfort for chili and men’s fellowship on Friday night. Donuts and Devotional will resume 8 am Sat, Nov. 12th at the church. Ladies are invited to prayer at the Knott home at the same day and time.

Pumpkin carving contest is Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm at the church. There will also be light refreshments and cookie decorating. This is for ALL ages! Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools. Bring a snack to share. See Penny Knott for more info.

If you are packing a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child, know the collection date is November 13th here at church. Unfolded boxes are available at the Connection Table, and you must sign the clipboard at the table to tell Gene O’Brien how many you took. You may also sign up to help pack in the processing center in December.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Potholes – Don’t Fall In”. Featured songs were “See Me Through It”/ Brandon Heath and “Lord, It’s A Hard Road Home”/Light of Hope Trio Team.

Remember we have encouraging cards to sign back at the Graybars Project prison outreach table. Please stop by each Sunday as these change frequently. This group was chosen as today’s Ministry Highlight! See Tammy, the piano player, if you have questions or would like to volunteer. They always have room for one more!

Happy Birthday to our lovable Charlie Printy! He works hard around this place with food pantry donation deliveries and setting up and tearing down furniture for special events.

Prayers for Ann Norsell for fast recuperation from knee surgery. Ellen Startz, we were surprised and so happy to see you feeling better and back in service after months of feeling poorly.

That’s all the news for now. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. Visitors, thank you for joining us in service and also on this website. See everybody same time, same place next Sunday! Thanks for reading. Bundle up and stay warm as there is a cold front upon us!

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October 9, 2022

Welcome back, family and friends! Here’s what’s happening here at Revolution Church:

Today’s songs were “Revival”, “You Are So Good To Me”, ”I Stand Amazed”, “Here I Am To Worship” and “Jesus Paid It All”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “The Price is Right” with text from Mark 8:36-37 and Luke 22- the story of Judas- to continue this month’s Game Show series. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

“The Price Is Right” game that helped illustrate the sermon had four contestants: Alice, Don, Georgia and Charlie. Big winner was Miss Alice who took home a burrito game and a NEW CAR… It was a toy car, but still…. YAY!

Claps and cheers for Joe Meskin and Jamie Voustros who were married at the church Saturday! What a sharp looking couple! Thanks to all who helped in any way to make this day special for them and their families.

Ministry Highlight featured Eileen DeSando’s Daily Scriptures online devotions. If you would like to receive these, please mark your Connection Card. Thank you, Eileen!

We had a mystery donor at the Harvest Table this morning, so we hope you took home those fat, red tomatoes for your supper. Thank you, whoever you are! Share what you have, and take what you need is the motto for this table.

Senior Pumpkin Patch Luncheon for ages 55 and up is Wednesday, October 19 at noon at the church. Sign up at the Connection Table to share a dish or to attend, and speak to Kathy Felchlin if you want more information.

Men are invited to Larry DeSando’s home in Frankfort for chili and fellowship Friday, October 14, 7 pm. This will replace Donuts and Devotional this month.

Pumpkin carving is Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm at the church. There will also be good food and cookie decorating. This is for ALL ages! Bring your own pumpkin. We also need folks to sign up to bring appetizers. Sign up so we will know you are coming. See Penny Knott for more info.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 2 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “What’s Your Security?” Featured songs were “Gifts From God”/ Chris Tomlin and “Honey In the Rock”/Brooke Ligertwood.

In-person Bible Study is at the Hajek’s New Lenox home. Bring a snack to share and join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm.

Happy Birthday to Debbie Dobias and Eileen DeSando this week! Thank you, beautiful ladies, for all your service to this congregation! We appreciate you!

Prayers for Judy Christensen who has surgery on her leg on the 11th! Special prayers for Gino, Ellen, Kay, Debby & Kevin and their families as they are all dealing with a lot.

Remember we have encouraging cards to sign back at the Graybars Project prison outreach table. Please stop by each Sunday as these change frequently.

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October 2, 2022

Welcome back, family and friends! Here’s what’s happening here at Revolution Church:

Today’s songs were “Forever”, “How Can I Keep From Singing”, ”Old Rugged Cross”, “Mighty to Save” and “Seek Ye First”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Password” with text from Matthew 16:13-20 to continue this month’s Game Show series. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

A special blessing was prayed over our children’s ministry directors Joe Meskin and Jamie Voustros as they will be getting hitched at the church Saturday!

Ministry Highlight featured Fishes and Loaves, the cooking ministry led by Dawn Gonda. If you would enjoy providing a meal to a family in the church when a need arises, Dawn would love having you on her crew.

Speaking of food, thank you for donating to our monthly food pantry collection today! Also, Peggy and Richard supplied all the free yellow tomatoes on the Harvest Table, so we hope you took home a baggie of them. Share what you have and take what you need.

Women’s monthly devotional and prayer will be at the Knott’s Manhattan home Saturday Oct. 8th, 8 am. Please sign up!

Men are invited to Larry DeSando’s home in Frankfort for chili and fellowship Friday, October 14, 7 pm. Sign up at the Connection Table. This will replace Donuts and Devotional this month.

Pumpkin carving night is Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm at the church. There will also be good food and cookie decorating. This is for ALL ages! Bring your own pumpkin. See Penny Knott for more info. Sign up so we will know you are coming.

A sign-up sheet is on the Connection Table if you would like to volunteer to pack Christmas shoeboxes or if you need a pre-printed box. Please take home your unfolded box from the cardboard shipping box found just outside the double hallway doors. Check the Connection Table for lists of small gift ideas.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Eye of the Storm”. Featured songs were “Eye of the Storm”/ Ryan Stevenson and “Didn’t I Walk On the Water”/The Dunaways.

Happy Birthday to Heather Smith on the 4th!

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September 25, 2022

Welcome back, family and friends! Here’s what’s happening on Communion Sunday here at Revolution Church:

Today’s songs were “Unchanging”, “Love the Lord”, ”We Fall Down”, “Jesus Paid It All” and “Amazing Grace”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “The Newlywed Game” with text from John 1:1-14 to continue this month’s Game Show series. Monthly prayer meeting was held after service for those wishing to participate. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Much appreciation to Jamie Voustrous for putting our lyrics on the wall for us today. This was her first time helping at the tech table, and she did great!

The “Newlywed Game” that helped illustrate the sermon had three contestants, John and Ann Nordsell, Luiz and Veronica Lopez, and Jason and Kristen Hippenhammer. The Nordsells were the big winners and took home a gift card for a meal at Olive Garden!

Ministry Highlight featured Judy Fash and her team of church decorators. The sanctuary was gorgeous with pumpkins and fall flowers, and will welcome in October! Thanks so much!

Balloon artist, Autumn Hensle, outdid himself today! Children’s Church had soooo many balloon pumpkins for the children to carry home, and then he made several other surprise balloon creations for adults. What a talent, and what a generous heart! Thank you!

Two thumbs up to Kevin “Eclipse” Giera on his first Sunday serving as a greeter! If you don’t know him, he stands head and shoulders above all the rest of us!Just look for the tallest guy in the room. Mark your Connection Card if you would like to help in this area.

Senior Welcome Back Luncheon was Wednesday with 19 attending to eat pork, salad, potatoes, and the fixings. Thank you Kathy Felchlin and her team for this delicious fellowship meal!

Women’s monthly devotional and prayer will be at the Knott’s Manhattan home Saturday Oct. 8th, 8 am. Please sign up!

Men are invited to Larry DeSando’s home in Frankfort for chili and fellowship Friday, October 14, 7 pm. Sign up at the Connection Table.

We are participating in Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts through Samaritan’s Purse. A sign-up sheet is on the Connection Table if you would like to volunteer to pack or if you need a pre-printed box. Please take home your unfolded box from the cardboard shipping box found just outside the double hallway doors. Check the Connection Table for lists of ideas of small gifts. Deacon Gene O’Brien can answer your questions about this holiday project.

Please consider signing an encouraging word on the birthday cards on the Graybars Project table for our inmates. Several of these are relatives of our church members, so it means a lot when we take a minute to remember them.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Crowns”. Featured songs were “We Fall Down”/ Chris Tomlin and “Victor’s Crown”/Darlene Zschech.

Happy Birthday to Elisabeth Hippenhammer and Deborah Struck on October 1st! Happy 27th Anniversary to Kevin and Pam Giera!

Goodbye and best wishes to our Samantha Jasinski who has returned to England to continue her college education.

That’s all the news for now. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. Visitors, thank you for joining us in service and also on this website. Do come back.

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September 18, 2022

Pull up a seat, friends. Thank you for checking out this page. Here’s what’s happening:

Today’s songs were “Let God Arise”, “Worthy of My Praise/Let It Rise”, ”Blessed Assurance”, and “Hallelujah”. Pastor Bob Smith delivered a message, “Jeopardy” to continue this month’s Game Show series. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

The “Jeopardy” game to help illustrate the sermon had three contestants: Linda DeLost, Debbie Dobias, and Phil Graniczny. Phil was the big winner for Daily Double and took home a whole $4.00! Woo-hoo!

Kate Radtke proudly showed off her baby, Joshua. She must be slipping Miracle-gro into his bottle as the boy is in a growth spurt, not to mention that head of hair!

Americans celebrated Truck Driver Appreciation this week, and we all applauded Bob Schuler, our favorite trucker!

Senior Welcome Back Luncheon is Wednesday, September 21 at noon here at the church. 55 and older are welcome at this free event. Sign up for attendance and for food to bring. Kathy Felchlin can answer any questions for this ministry.

Women’s monthly devotional and prayer will be at the Knott’s Manhattan home Saturday Oct. 8th, 8 am. Please sign up!

Men are invited to Larry DeSando’s home in Frankfort for chili and fellowship Friday, October 14, 7 pm. Sign up at the Connection Table.

Pumpkin carving night is Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm at the church. There will also be good food and cookie decorating. This is for ALL ages! Bring your own pumpkin. See Penny Knott for more info

We are participating in Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts through Samaritan’s Purse. A sign-up sheet is on the Connection Table if you would like to volunteer to pack or if you need a pre-printed box. Please take home your unassembled box from the cardboard shipping box found just outside the double hallway doors. Check the Connection Table for lists of ideas of small gifts. Deacon Gene O’Brien can answer your questions about this holiday project.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Apple of My Eye”. Featured songs were “Me On Your Mind”/ Matthew West and “The Love of God”/Mercy Me.

Small group Bible study is cancelled this week because of illness. Bummer! Looks like we all have to fix our own snacks this Thursday! The only silver lining is that our hostess, Mrs. Hajek, will save about $200 on her grocery bill without having to feed the herd. Get well soon, Brenda!

Welcome to the world, Olivia Marie Van Kuiken! Congratulations to parents, Van and Erin, and to big brother, Henry. We are eager to see her in person!

Thank you to all who honored the family and loved ones of Donna Windberg last weekend. She will be forever missed at this church. She had a beautiful visitation and funeral here. Thank you to all who helped with her needs during cancer treatments, and then assisted later with her service, food, cleaning, and loving on Gary and his out of town guests. Burial will be private. Please be in prayer for Gary and check on him often.

That’s all the news for now. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. for Communion service. Remember monthly prayer meeting will be held after service next week, so plan accordingly if you wish to stay. Visitors, thank you for joining us. Do come back.

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September 11, 2022

Pull up a seat, friends, as we solemnly remember 8 EMTs/Paramedics, 60 Police Officers, 343 Firefighters and 2997 Civilians who perished in the 9-11 attacks.

It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that our precious Donna Windberg passed away unexpectedly at home Monday morning. Her visitation will be at the church TODAY at 1 pm with her funeral following here at 4 pm. Burial will be private. Please be in prayer for Gary and the family who are facing overwhelming shock and grief. It was good to have Donna’s family in worship service alongside us.

Today’s songs were “Trading My Sorrows”, “I’ll Fly Away”, ”Living Hope”, and “You Never Let Go”. Pastor Billy delivered a message, “Let’s Make A Deal” with text from Job 1:8-12 and Mark 17 There was special prayer after service for teachers and students returning to school.(You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

“Let’s Make a Deal” game to help illustrate the sermon had three winning contestants: Linda DeLost/bag of munchies, Grant Cromwell/cider and Aldi gift card, and Diana Lopez took home the ZONK! gift of a great big warty pumpkin! How fun!

Round of applause for all who participated in the Manhattan Labor Day Party at the Round Barn last Sunday! We appreciated all who helped with set up, tear down, evangelizing, manning the information tent, and donating candy. Pastor Bob passed out 500 tracts and played blessings over families. Jan Golden put together a gorgeous raffle basket worth $200, and the winner was Amber McFadden. Congratulations, Amber!

Highlighted Ministry was the prayer team. You can be included in this by marking your Connection Card now found under each seat.

Did you shop the Harvest Table this morning? What a blessing! Thank you to the gardeners who shared their tomatoes. The Smits and the Knotts shared tree-fresh apples. Leave what you have, and take what you need!

We are participating in Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts through Samaritan’s Purse. A sign-up sheet will be on the Connection Table if you would like to volunteer to pack and if you want to get a pre-printed box. The first delivery of empty boxes arrived.Your name is on yours. Check the Connection Table for lists of ideas of small gifts. Deacon Gene O’Brien can answer your questions about this holiday project.

Please consider signing an encouraging word on the birthday cards on the Graybars Project table for our inmates.

The next Adult Connect Group meal will be at Pastor Bob and Heather’s home in New Lenox on Saturday, September 17th at 1 pm. Sign up for attendance and to bring a dish to pass. Sorry, no children for this one!

Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, September 21 at noon here at the church. 55 and older are welcome. Sign up for attendance and for food to bring. Kathy Felchlin can answer any questions for this ministry.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “See Something-Say Something”. Featured songs were “Good God Almighty”/The Old Paths and “Goodness of God”/We the Kingdom.

Happy Belated Birthday wishes are going out to Sheila Murphy!

That’s all the news for now. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m.

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September 4, 2022

Goodbye, August. Hello, September! Pull up a seat, friends, and let’s talk about what’s happening around here on this gray Labor Day weekend.

Today’s songs were “Let’s Work Together”, “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”, ”Salvation Is Here”, “Battle Belongs”, “The Blessing” and “Family of God”. Pastor Billy returned from vacation with a new sermon series “Game Show” and delivered a message, “Family Feud” with text from Philippians 2:3-4 and Mark 9. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Highlighted Ministry was Prayer. You are welcome to meet in Pastor’s office for group prayer each Sunday at 9:30 am and stay for prayer meeting the last Sunday of the month after service. Sign up for the online prayer team by marking your Connection Card.

Thanks so much for your generous donations of nonperishables for the community food pantry today! We collect the first Sunday of each month.

Did you shop the Harvest Table this morning? What a blessing! Thank you to the gardeners who shared their fresh cucumbers and tomatoes! These was also lemon cake in the kitchen for the early comers. Leave what you have and take what you need!

We are participating in Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts through Samaritan’s Purse. A sign-up sheet will be on the Connection Table if you would like to volunteer to pack and if you want to get a pre-printed box. The first delivery of boxes arrived today. Your name is on yours. Check the Connection Table for lists of ideas of small gifts. Deacon Gene O’Brien can answer your questions about this holiday project.

Labor Day Party is at the Round Barn in Manhattan TODAY from 3-6 pm! There will be fireworks, food, and fun! Thank you to those who donated candies for our church information booth. There was a brief meeting with Pastor Bob to teach courtesies for those who will be evangelizing the crowds with tracts.

You are invited to stay after service next Sunday and pray with Penny Knott for our teachers and students returning to school.

Revolution Church T-shirts are for sale for $10 at the back of the church again for a limited time. We have shirts for men, women and children in many sizes. Debby Giera can take your money plus answer any questions.

While you are checking out the T-Shirt and getting coffee, please considering signing an encouraging word on the birthday cards on the Graybars Project table for our inmates.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday at the church 8 am. Please let Pastor Bob know you are coming. Women’s Prayer and Devotion is the same day and time at Penny Knott’s house in Manhattan.

Pastor Billy’s online study of 1 Corinthians is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s devotion was “Back to School”. Featured songs were “Learning”/Jason Gray and “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)”/Katy Nichole.

Happy Birthday to Marnie Carlson, Faith Cromwell, and Linda DeLost! Enjoy your week of celebration, ladies!

Special thanks to Richard and Peggy, our newest greeters! Thank you for serving!

Visitors, we appreciate so many of you stopping in for worship on this holiday weekend when you had so many other options of how to fill your free time. We hope you felt welcome. That’s all the news for now. Hope to see everybody back next week at 10 a.m. Happy Labor Day!

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