ARCHIVE June 4-Sept 10 2023 | revolutionchurchold

September 3, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s get caught up on the latest church news on this busy holiday weekend.

Our songs today were “God’s Not Dead”, ”Let The Praises Ring”, “Blessed Assurance”, “Stand In Your Love” , and a new one from Phil Wickham, “This Is Our God”. The message, “Like A Roaring Lion”, was delivered by Pastor Billy. Text was from 1 Peter 5. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

The Harvest Table is such a blessing for homegrown produce. Today we had lots of yellow tomatoes, yellow squash, and pears.

Thank you for your kind donations to the community food pantry this morning. We were informed the shelves were bare except for cereal.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there. We are in Chapter 34.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Homesick” featuring these songs: “Home”/Chris Tomlin and “Wayfaring Stranger”/Trace Adkins.

Women, Hello My Name Is potluck brunch with a mystery guest speaker is Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Eileen DeSando will host in Frankfort.

8 am this Saturday men will meet at the church for Donuts and Devotional. Pastor Bob can answer any questions. Invite male friends. No charge.

Senior Rally Fall Kickoff Luncheon is Wednesday, September 20th at noon at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring a dish. Kathy Felchlin is leading this.

“23”, a new small group for young adults, kicks off at the Knotts’ home September 7th with an ice cream social. If you haven’t already signed up, RSVP to them ASAP for directions and more info.

Mark your calendars for the third Sunday of each month for “Stone Soup” potluck meal immediately after service. Sign up sheets are on the Connect Table for attendance and to indicate what you will bring to eat. We need cooks, set up and tear down volunteers.

While you are at the Connect Table, pick up your copy of the new Our Daily Bread devotional. We always have extras, so feel free to take some to share with friends.

Leslie Graniczny has spent many days in Silver Cross Hospital and rehab, and was finally discharged home Saturday afternoon. She will continue dialysis on outpatient basis to support her weak kidneys.

Happy Birthday to Marnie Carlson, Faith Cromwell, and Linda Delost! Happy Belated 28th Birthday to Beca Corbin!

We hope to see you all next week. Thank you for all you do to support this ministry! Happy Labor Day weekend! Get some rest!

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August 27, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s get caught up on the latest church news:

Our songs today were “Enough”, ”The Rose/What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “Lead Me To the Cross”, and “Thank You Jesus For the Blood” for Communion. How wonderful to have Mikey Nordsell back on the drums again this week! Thanks very much to Jessica Holub for leading the music while the Knotts are on vacation! The message, “SOZO”, was delivered by Pastor Bob Smith.

We had monthly prayer meeting after service. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

The Harvest Table is such a blessing for homegrown produce. Today we had lots of tomatoes and fresh pears.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube.

Women, mark you calendar for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch/guest speaker. Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Eileen DeSando will host in Frankfort. You must sign up at the Connection Table if attending or contributing a dish to share. FREE!

Senior Fall Kickoff Luncheon is Wednesday, September 20th at noon at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring a dish. Kathy Felchlin is leading this.

If you are an older teen or up to your 30s, you are invited to “23”, a new small group for young adults. The first and third Wednesdays of each month you are invited to the Knotts home for a devotion and time to visit from 6:30-8 pm. The last Friday of the month will be a time of socializing and food. See the Connect Table for more info. This is NOT inclusive to Revolution attendees, so invite your friends from elsewhere, too.

Mark your calendars for the third Sunday of each month beginning in September for “Stone Soup” potluck meal immediately after service. Sign up sheets are on the Connect Table. We need cooks, set up and tear down volunteers.

While you are at the Connect Table, pick up your copy of the new Our Daily Bread devotional. We always have extras, so feel free to take some to share with friends.

Leslie Graniczny spent many days in Silver Cross Hospital, and has now been transferred to the rehab 5th floor there. Hopefully, she will be released in a week or so if she continues to improve.

Happy Birthday to Debbie Giera on the 2nd! Marnie Carlson and Faith Cromwell share a September 3rd birthday.

Pastor Billy will be back in the pulpit Sunday, so we hope to see you all next week. Thank you for all you do to support this ministry!

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August 20, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s find out what’s happening here this beautiful Sunday.

Our songs today were “Salvation Is Here”, ”Rattle”, “Sweet By and By”, “There Is A Fountain”, and “Oh, Lord You’re Beautiful”. How wonderful to have Mikey Nordsell back on the drums! The message, “What Are You Living For?”, used text from 1 Peter 4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Ministry Highlight was appreciation for the Deacons: Larry, Bob, Diane, and Tammy.

The Harvest Table was filled with free goodies again this morning! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to the gardeners who brought tomatoes, apples, cucumbers, and squash today.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Fires”. Featured songs were Jeremy Passion & The Katinas/Refiner’s Fire, and Third Day/Consuming Fire. There will be no Worship Wednesday on the 23rd because of vacation.

Small group at the Hajek home is also cancelled for this Thursday because of Pastor’s vacation.

Women, mark you calendar for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch/guest speaker. Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Eileen will host in Frankfort. You must sign up at the Connection Table if attending or contributing a dishto share. FREE!

Senior Fall Kickoff Luncheon is Wednesday, September 20th at noon at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring a dish. Kathy Felchlin is leading this.

While you are at the Connect Table, pick up your copy of Daily Bread devotional. We always have extras, so feel free to take some extras to share with friends.

Congrats to Deborah Struck for landing a new job in customer service at Van Maur! Best wishes!

Condolences to Kevin Giera on the loss of his beloved old dog, Mookie.

Special prayers for Freda Wolfenden who has spent her week in Silver Cross Hospital again. The was released Saturday afternoon. Leslie Graniczny was taken from church by ambulance to Silver Cross Hospital this morning. At time of this writing she is awating a bed in ICU.

Happy Birthday to Jessica Ward on the 23 and Scarlett Hippenhammer on the 24th!

Round of applause for Jessica Holub for winning second place in the Elwood Community Days Talent Show with her version of “People Get Ready”. Congratulations!

We hope to see everybody back next Sunday. Thank you for all you do to support this ministry.

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August 13, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s find out what’s happening here this beautiful Sunday.

Our songs today were “Come, Now Is The Time”, ”Oh How I love Jesus”, “Even So Come”, “How Can I Keep From Singing”, and “Famous One”. The message, “Always Be Ready”, used text from 1 Peter 3:8-22. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Our new floral design on the cross was created by Judy Fash. How beautiful!

Today was Parents’ Afternoon Out when kids stayed and parents left to enjoy free time. The church provided an outdoors picnic lunch, music, crafts, and games. Big thanks to those who volunteered to work this event.

The Harvest Table was filled with free goodies this morning! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to the gardeners who brought fresh herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers! We had so much left over we blessed the Vape Shop next door with the excess.

Thank you to to Larry and Eileen for hosting our final potluck adult connect group of the summer Friday evening. They had good attendance and a lot of delicious food on the table.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Rooms” Featured songs were Big House/Audio Adrenaline and Mansions/Anne Wilson.

Women, mark you calendar for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch/guest speaker. Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Eileen will host in Frankfort. You must sign up at the Connection Table. FREE!

Happy Birthday to Judy Fash today! Kathy Felchlin also celebrates hers this week! Thank you to all who are signing the many birthday cards at the back table for the people in custody. Everybody likes to be remembered.

We were so happy to see Larry Dedmon at the door greeting this morning after recuperating from heart surgery! Special prayers for Freda Wolfenden who is in Silver Cross Hospital again. She welcomes texts.

We hope to see everybody back next Sunday. Thank you for all you do to support this ministry.

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August 6, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s find out what’s happening this rainy and overcast August morning!

Our songs were “House of the Lord”, ”This Is Amazing Grace”, “Because He Lives”, “Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here”, a new one from Third Day called “To the River”, and “Lord Prepare Me”. The message, “Always Be Ready”, used text from 1 Peter 3 and Mark 10:43-45. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you for your kind donations to the community food pantry!

Last call to sign up for the August 11, 6:30 pm Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort! This will be the final summer connection group for the season. Be sure and let the hosts know you are coming if you forgot to sign up.

Parents’ Afternoon Out is next Sunday, August 13th, 11:30-3:30 pm. Kids stay, and parents leave to enjoy free time. The church will provide lunch, music, crafts, and games.

The Harvest Table had kale, dill, onions, cukes, tomatoes, sage, and garlic! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to Diane and Heather for sharing today!

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Life’s Not Fair” Featured songs were Grace Ain’t Fair/The Nelons, and Sunday’s Comin’/Zach Williams.

Women, mark you calendar for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch/guest speaker. Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Eileen will host in Frankfort. You must sign up at the Connection Table. FREE!

Saturday 8 a.m. men meet at church for donuts and devotional. Women meet at the Knott home for prayer and devotional. Free, but please let Penny and Pastor Bob know if you are attending.

If you are a mature older teen or up to your 30s, you are invited to “23”, a new small group for young adults. The first and third Wednesdays of each month you are invited to the Knotts home for a devotion and time to visit from 6:30-8 pm. The last Friday of the month will be a time of socializing and food. See the Connect Table for more info.

Happy Birthday to Oscar Hammerberg on the 11th. Our resident florist, Judy Fash, celebrates on the 13th! Heidi Termuende had a birthday Saturday! Thank you to all who are signing the birthday cards at the back table for the people in custody. Everybody likes to be remembered.

Condolences to Debby Giera who had to say goodbye to her beloved 14 year old cat, Sweet Pea. Pet grief is particularly rough.

Thank you to all who give and serve here. We notice and appreciate all you do even though we might not tell you enough. We hope to see everybody back next Sunday.

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July 30, 2023

Hello, friends and church family! Let’s find out what’s happening here this week!

Our songs on this Communion morning were “Hallelujah Your Love Makes Me Sing”, ”Good Morning Mercy”, ”I Surrender All”, “Amazing Grace”, “Nothing But the Blood”, and “Jesus Messiah”. The message, “Authority”, used text from 1 Peter 2:13-25 and 2 Chronicles 20:6. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) There was monthly prayer meeting for those wishing to stay afterwards.

Have you signed up for the August 11, 6:30 pm Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort? This will be the final summer connection group for the season. Their patio flowers are always a magnificent sight to experience, so that’s a plus for attending this one. Be sure and sign up for what you are bringing

Parents’ Afternoon Out is Sunday, August 13th, 11:30-3:30 pm. Kids stay, parents go to enjoy their free time. The church will provide lunch, music, crafts, and games.

The Harvest Table beside the coffee pot is in full swing! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to Diane Neakarse again for the tomatoes and cucumbers this week!

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Small Stuff” Featured songs were Little is Much When God Is In It/Faith First, and Dream Small/Josh Wilson.

Women, mark you calendar for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch/guest speaker. Saturday, September 9th, 9-11 am. Location to be determined. FREE!

Happy Birthday to Grant Cromwell on August 1!

We were so surprised and happy to see Bob and Ellen Startz and Larry Dedmon stroll in the door! All three have had serious health issues and been absent from us. Our sweet Freda Wolfenden was also in Silver Cross many days and was discharged Friday evening for home recuperation.

Condolences to the Printy and Agema families on the passing of Tom and Beth’s mother, Marian Agema, on Wednesday. Visitation is at Colonial Chapel funeral home in Orland Park today 2-5 pm with the service at 5pm.

We hope to see everybody back next Sunday. Remember to bring double-bagged non-perishables with you for our monthly food pantry collection. Thank you for your support with finances, serving, and attendance. Have a super week!

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July 23, 2023

Hello, church family! Pull up a seat and let’s find out what’s happening here this week!

Our songs this morning were “Friend of God”, ”You Are Good”, ”Mercy”, and “Speak To the Mountains”. The message, “Living Stones” used text from 1 Peter 2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Mark your calendars for August 11, 6:30 pm for the Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Their patio flowers are always a magnificent sight to experience! This will be the final summer connection group for the season.

Parents’ Afternoon Out is Sunday, August 13th, 11:30-3:30 pm. Kids stay, parents go. The church will provide lunch, music, crafts, and games. More volunteers are needed to sign up by NEXT SUNDAY. The Meskins have returned from their Hawaiian honeymoon and can give you more information.

The Harvest Table beside the coffee pot is officially open for business! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to Diane Neakarse for sharing all the cucumbers!

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “What’s In Your Basket?” Featured songs were The Isaacs/Waiting in the Water, and David Crowder & Dante Bowe/God Really Loves Us.

Happy Birthday to Kate Radtke and Samantha Jasinski (in England) on the 24th. Lauren Gross celebrates another miracle year on the 25th! Pastor Bob Smith celebrates on the 29th!

Special prayers for Larry Dedmon who has spent the week in Silver Cross recovering from heart surgery. We’ve been cheering for you, Larry! Remember to pray for our Kay Schmidt who is facing serious health issues this week.

We hope to see everybody back next week for Communion Sunday. Thank you for reading. Have a blessed week!

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July 16, 2023

Hello, church family!

Our songs this morning were “Prince of Peace”, ”Holy Holy Holy ”, ”Thank you Jesus For the Blood”, and “Greatness of Our God”. Thanks to Jessica Holub for singing with the band. The message, “Evil Desires vs Holiness” used text from Leviticus 19:1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks to the Smiths for hosting Friday night’s Summer Connect group! Mark your calendars for August 11, 6:30 pm for the Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Their patio flowers are a sight to see! This will be the final summer connection group for the season.

Parents’ Afternoon Out is Sunday, August 13th, 11:30-3:30 pm. Kids stay, parents go. The church will provide lunch, music, craft, and games. More volunteers are needed to sign up by July 30. The Meskins can give you more information when they return from their Hawaiian honeymoon.

Save the date for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch for ladies on Saturday, Sept. 9th, 9-11 am.

The Harvest Table beside the coffee pot is now officially open for business! If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it. Thank you to the mystery person who shared squash today.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 27. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Periscope”. Featured songs were Redeem the Time/David Smallwood, and Keep Me in the Moment/Jeremy Camp.

Happy 60th Birthday to Leslie Graniczny! Remember to take a couple minutes each week to sign the birthday cards on the Graybars table. This is the only card many of these inmates receive each year. Everybody likes to be remembered.

Very best wishes to Marian Agema (Beth Printy’s mom) who spent several days in the hospital and was sent home with hospice care Friday. Special prayers for greeter, Larry Dedmon, who is scheduled for heart surgery at Silver Cross tomorrow.

Rita Brown’s ashes were placed alongside Bob’s at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Friday with Ron Schmidt presiding. Bob & Rita together again. What an amazing couple they were. They are forever loved and missed.

Thank you for reading. We will meet right back here again next Sunday afternoon. Have a blessed week!

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July 9, 2023

Hello, church family!

Our songs this morning were “Lord I Lift Your Name”, ” Glorious Day”, ”Holy Is the Lord”, “Living Hope” and “Blessed Assurance”. The message, “Living Hope” was the first in Pastor Billy’s new series, “1st & 2nd Peter “. Text was from Hebrews 11:1.. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Gene O’Brien has returned from his extended Samaritan’s Purse mission in Alaska! It was wonderful having him back in service with us and to see his photos and hear stories of his work there

Men’s Donuts and Devotional welcomed Bobby Smith as guest speaker Saturday. There has a been a lot of positive feedback after his talk! Thank you for coming, Bobby!

Summer Connect Supper is at Pastor Bob and Heather’s home in Mokena on July 14th, 6:30 pm. Kids are welcome if well behaved and supervised. Bring a dish to share if you are coming.

Mark your calendars for August 11, 6:30 pm for the Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Their patio flowers are a sight to see!

Parents’ Afternoon Out is Sunday, August 13th, 11:30-3:30 pm. Kids stay, parents go. The church will provide lunch, music, craft, and games. Volunteers are needed to sign up by July 30. The Meskins can give you more information.

Save the date for Hello My Name Is potluck brunch for ladies on Saturday, Sept. 9th, 9-11 am.

Beginning next Sunday our Harvest Table will be open for business by the coffee pot. If you have extra garden produce, wash it, and set out what you have. If you want some, take it.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 26. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “America”. Featured songs were I Pledge Allegience to the Lamb/Ray Boltz and America/Chris Tomlin.

Small group will meet at the Hajek home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6;30 for refreshments and Bible study. Everybody welcome!

Happy Birthday to Samantha Getty on the 14th. She does an excellent job putting the lyrics on the wall each week!

Get well wishes are going out to Bob Startz who spent his birthday in the hospital and is still a patient at Silver Cross! Get well wishes to John Nordsell, too.

Today was Dale Steen’s last service with us, and we are so sad about that. He and his son leave Wednesday for Louisiana where he has a new job. We have certainly loved Dale, and will miss him. Hopefully we will see him again near Thanksgiving. Best wishes!

Thank you for reading. We will meet right back here again next Sunday afternoon. Have a blessed week!

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July 2, 2023

Hello, church family! Thank you for joining us on this Independence Day weekend for worship. So many folk showed up in their patriotic colors, and the church was adorned with flags and the floral cross designed by Judy Fash. We had a fun morning in spite of the steady rain falling.

Our songs this morning were “Love the Lord”, ” I Am Free”, ”Who You Say I Am”, and “America the Beautiful/Battle Hymn of the Republic”. The message, “Not My Fault” was delivered by Elder Larry DeSando with text from Proverbs 4:14-15. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) Larry also gifted each person with a lovely Armor Of God bookmark.

Thank you kindly for your donations of non-perishables for the community food pantry. We collect the first Sunday of each month.

Summer Connect Supper is at Pastor Bob and Heather’s home in Mokena. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 14th, 6:30 pm. Kids are welcome if well behaved and supervised. You must RSVP at the Connection Table to attend and to sign up to bring a dish.

Mark your calendars for August 11, 6:30 pm for the Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Their patio flowers are a sight to see!

Women’s Prayer and Devotional is at Penny’s house on July 8th, 8 am. This is free, but please let the hostess know if you are attending.

Men’s Quarterly Breakfast is July 8th, 8 am at church. This is free, but you MUST sign up since enough food must be ordered. This is a full breakfast and not just the usual donuts. Pastor Bob leads this.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 25. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there. THERE WILL BE NO CLASS THIS WEEK as Tuesday falls on 4th of July. See you on the 11th!

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Freedom”. Featured songs were Walking Free/Micah Tyler and Freedom Hymn/Austin French.

Happy Birthday to Georgia Nordwall and Bob Startz who both have July 4th birthdays! Tammy Luciano celebrates on the 5th, and Avery Hippenhammer celebrates Saturday! Happy 48th anniversary to Pastor Bob and Heather Smith!

Destiny Torres has been discharged from Lurie Children’s Hospital. We wish her happiness and good health!

Gene O’Brien has returned from his extended Samaritan’s Purse mission in Alaska! It was wonderful having him back in service with us.

Sign up sheet is on the table for those wishing to receive Eileen DeSando’s Daily Scriptures/devotionals by text or email. This is free!

Remember to stop by the Graybars Project table in the back of the room and sign the birthday cards for our inmates there. For many, it is the only card they will receive.

For those who have not experienced it, the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is across the street from the Manhattan P.O. until July 5. It is open 24 hours a day and is free.

Thank you for reading. We will meet right back here again next Sunday afternoon. Have a blessed and safe holiday week!

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June 25, 2023

Hello, friends! Welcome to Communion Sunday at Revolution Church! It was so blustery we could’ve called it Mary Poppins Sunday and floated in on our umbrellas rather than drive!

Our songs this morning were ” Trading My Sorrows”, ”Eye of the Storm”, “Your Love Never Fails”, “Jesus Paid It All ”, and “When We All Get To Heaven”. The message was “666” with text from Revelation 13. Pastor also answered many other submitted questions in what he called “the speed round”. This concluded the “Questions” series. Thanks to all who participated. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) Monthly prayer meeting was held after service for those who wished to stay.

Senior Picnic was well attended Wednesday. We thank Judy Fash for demonstrating her gift of flower arranging during the luncheon. Teresa Page was the lucky lady who won the floral design Judy made on stage!

Mark your calendars for August 11, 6:30 pm for the Connect Group potluck at the DeSando home in Frankfort.

Women’s Prayer and Devotional is at Penny’s house on July 8th, 8 am. This is free, but please sign up for it.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 24. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Run the Race”. Featured songs were Weary Traveler/Jordon St. Cyr, and Running Home/Cochran & Co.

Sign up sheet is on the table for those wishing to receive Eileen DeSando’s brief Daily Scriptures/devotionals by text or email. This is free!

Remember to stop by the Graybars Project table in the back of the room and sign the birthday cards for our inmates there. Friendly reminder that no beverages are permitted on that table as any drips and spills will render the stained card unacceptable in the prison mailrooms.

Happy Birthday to Georgia Schmidt on July 2! Happy Anniversary to Grant and Faith Cromwell! Get well wishes going out to guitarist John Nordsell and to Destiny Torres who is in Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Next week will be 4th of July holiday weekend, so wear your patriotic clothing if you wish! No fair skipping church. The grill and the pool will still be waiting for you after service!

Thank you for reading. We will meet right back here again next Sunday afternoon. Have a blessed week!

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June 18, 2023

Hello, friends! Welcome, newbies! Thank you for checking out this page.

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, stepdads, like-a-dads and all the sweet old Papas still with us or waiting in Heaven! We remember and honor you this weekend! Inspirational booklets were available to all men after service as our gift to you.

Big thanks to Bruce Smit for bringing his happy yellow Model A for photo ops and for quick rides for as many as wanted to take a spin and beep the ooga horn before and after service. How fun!

Our songs this morning were ”Big House”, ”Let the Praises Ring”, “Blessed Assurance”, “ Good Good Father”, and “Even So Come”.The message was “Angels, Demons and Dinosaurs” with text from Job 1:1-4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

For the series, “Questions”, Pastor invites you to send any questions about religion or the Bible to him at Questions @theRevolutionChurch.org for possible inclusion in next week’s message. Sunday is the final sermon in this series, so speak up now!

Our Summer Connect Group family friendly potluck had many in attendance even though it was a chilly Friday evening. Thank you to Greg and Judy Fash for hosting all of us for a sloppy Joe and fried chicken with the fixin’s supper!

Next Summer Connect Supper is at Pastor Bob and Heather’s home in Mokena. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 21st, 6:30 pm. Kids are welcome if well behaved and supervised. You must RSVP at the Connection Table to attend and to sign up to bring a dish.

The Summer Senior Picnic is Wednesday, June 21st at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring food. Ages 55+ are welcome. Kathy Felchlin can give you more information.

Women’s Prayer and Devotional is at Penny’s house on July 8th, 8 am. This is free, but please sign up for it.

Men’s Quarterly Breakfast is July 8th, 8 am at church. This is free, but you MUST sign up since enough food must be ordered. Pastor Bob leads this.

Sign up sheet is on the table for those wishing to receive Eileen DeSando’s brief Daily Scriptures/devotionals by text or email. This is free!

Take home the Daily Bread devotional booklets on the Connect Table. We don’t want any of these going to waste. The bistro table holds helpful pamphlets and bookmarks for you. Enjoy these.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 23. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Casino”. Featured songs were Winner Either Way/Southern Gospel, and You Won It All/Victory House Worship.

Small group meets at the Hajek home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm. No charge, and everybody is welcome to just show up.

Special thanks to Judy Fash for the lovely purple cross décor. She does the very best work keeping the sanctuary looking beautiful.

Happy Birthday to Judy Christensen today, and to Penny Knott on Friday!

Thank you for reading. Remember to honor your father this weekend! Have a blessed week!

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June 11, 2023

Hello, friends! It felt like dreary November instead of sunny summer this morning. It was so chilly and rainy several resurrected their fall wardrobes to stay warm.

Our songs this morning were ”I’ll Fly Away”, ”How Can I Keep From Singing”, “Battle Belongs”, and “Famous One”. The message was “Heaven” with text from Revelation 21:4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

For the series, “Questions”, Pastor invites you to send any questions about religion or the Bible to him at answers@theRevolutionChurch.org for possible inclusion in an upcoming message. We only have two more weeks left in this series, so speak up sooner rather than later.

Today was Graduation Sunday, and we recognized eight graduates that ranged from kindergarten to Police Academy! Congratulations to Scarlett, Corey, Jimmy, Kevin, Ashley, Dominic, Brynn, Katie, Margaret and Nathaniel!

Next Sunday, weather permitting, Bruce Smit will be bringing an antique vehicle or two for the traditional rides around the building for the holiday. You are welcome to hop in and take a spin immediately after dismissal if you would like the sample the Model A experience!

The Summer Senior Picnic is June 21st at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring food. Ages 55+ are welcome. Kathy Felchlin can give you more information.

Our second Summer Connect Group family friendly potluck is hosted at the home of Greg and Judy Fash in New Lenox June 16th, 6:30 pm. Sign up to bring a dish and to attend. Sloppy Joes and chicken will be provided. You can bring desserts and side dishes. Supervised children are welcome, too.

Women's Prayer and Devotional is at Penny’s house on July 8th, 8 am. This is free, but please sign up for it.

Men’s Quarterly Breakfast is July 8th, 8 am at church. This is free, but you MUST sign up since food must be ordered. Pastor Bob leads this.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 22, the story of Abraham and Isaac. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Enemies”. Featured songs were Mercy Me/ “So Long Self” and “The Sin I Know”/Toarn.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Durk Lee who would’ve celebrated today. We miss him and speak of him often. Jan Golden’s birthday is Wednesday! Judy Christensen celebrates on the 18th!

We are happy to report that Ellen Startz is finally home from rehab following her ankle surgery!

Deepest sympathies to Mike and Erin Van Kuiken and family on the death of his father, Simon. We have no arrangements to report at the time of this publication.

Thank you for reading. We hope to see you back on Father’s Day Sunday at 10 a.m. Come earlier for free beverages at the Hospitality Table and for photo ops with the vintage automobiles. Have a blessed week!

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June 4, 2023

Hello, friends! Welcome, JUNE! We had several new faces in the crowd this morning. We hope you enjoyed the service.

Our songs this morning were ”Enough”, ”No Sweeter Name, “You Are Good”, “You Are Holy”, “Glory in the Highest”, and “In the Garden”. We appreciate Jessica Holub singing with the team today. The message was “Adam and Eve” with text from Genesis 1:27. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

For the new series, “Questions”, Pastor invites you to send any questions about religion or the Bible to him at questions@theRevolutionChurch.org for possible inclusion in an upcoming message. Three were used today.

We appreciate those who contributed to the community food pantry drive this morning. Remember, we do this the first Sunday of each month.

Thank you to all who donated books and magazines for the Graybars Project book drive! Will County Adult Detention Center was excited and grateful for new materials. They are allowing young children to come in for their incarcerated mothers to read to them, so we will now be on the lookout for paperback children’s book for elementary and preschool levels.

Who would like a free Revolution Church car decal? Pick one up from the Connection Table if you want to help advertise the church. Thank you to George and Darla for printing these for us! New Daily Bread devotional booklets are also available there. Check out the tall bistro table beside the Connect Table for free booklets and scripture scenic bookmarks.

The Summer Senior Picnic is June 21st at the church. Sign up to attend and to bring food. Ages 55+ are welcome. Kathy Felchlin can give you more information.

Graduation Sunday is next Sunday. Do we have graduates among us? Today is the final day to give their photo and info to Tammy Smit.

Pastor Billy’s online Genesis Bible study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Chapter 21. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch from there.

Pastor Billy’s Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. This week’s topic was “Millionaire”. Featured songs were Michael Bethany/ “Unsearchable Riches” and Barlow Girl “Enough”.

Happy Birthday to Elena Sandoval and Jamie Meskin who both celebrate on the 10th!

Thank you for reading. We hope to see you back on Sunday at 10 a.m. Come earlier for free beverages at the Hospitality Table. Have a blessed week!