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October 6, 2024

Happy Sunday, Friends and Family!

Wasn’t the sanctuary gorgeous with all the fall decorations? We thank Greg and Judy Fash for the beauty! That took a lot of work and time, and we appreciate it! Feel free to have family photos taken in front of the cross if you wish.

Our songs today were “I Will Give You All My Worship/Let It Rise”, “This is Amazing Grace”, “It Is Well”, “Thank You Jesus for the Blood”, and “Create In Me A Clean Heart”. The message, “Tongue Tied”, was delivered by Pastor Billy as he continues the series, “James and Jude, the Brothers of Jesus”. Text was James 3:1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Thank you to all who contributed nonperishables for the community food pantry drive this morning. So many are walking through hard times lately, and this will be a hand up.

Thank you to Diane Neakarse for providing the fresh tomatoes for the Harvest Table!

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Left and Right Brain and False Memories“. These classes are free and open to the public.

Small group meets at the Hajek home Thursday at 6:30. Join them for food/fellowship!

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon 55+ senior ministry hosts a Pumpkin Patch Luncheon at the church. Sign ups for attendance and food need to be given to Kathy Felchlin if you have not yet signed up. These are so fun! Please do come!

Oct.12 at 8am women will meet at Penny’s home in Manhattan for prayer. At the same time men will gather at church for Donuts and Devotional led by Pastor Bob. Please let them know if you are attending so there can be plenty of chairs and donuts.

Stone Soup Sunday potluck is Oct. 13. If you are planning to eat, please bring an item to share.

Happy Birthday to Heather Smith and Eileen DeSando! Happy 13th Birthday to Elizabeth Hippenhammer! There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Get well wishes to Bob and Ellen Startz. Claps and cheers for Charlie Printy who made it back to church today after an extended illness!

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 25. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support your church. See you next Sunday!

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September 29, 2024

Warm welcome to everybody who ventured out to church on this gray Family Sunday mornng!

Our songs today were “How Can I Keep From Singing”, “This Is Our God”, “Mercy”, “Lord I Need You”, and “Only Believe”. The message, “Imitation”, was delivered by Pastor Billy as he continues the series, “James and Jude, the Brothers of Jesus”. We shared Communion also. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Pastor Bob led special prayer for the suffering of the victims of Hurricane Helene in FL and the subsequent catastrophic flooding throughout several Appalachian states.

Harvey “Frog Legs” Ferguson thanked the congregation for the parts they played to celebrate his Vietnam Veteran Honor Flight to Washington, DC. He was pleased so many were able to show up at Midway Airport to clap and cheer when he arrived back in Chicago. Thank you for your service, Harvey!

We are in need of a greeter to smile and pass at bulletins at the door. See Penny Knott if you are willing to serve in this way.

Remember to bring your non-perishables for the community food pantry next week. Double bag to prevent rips and spills, please.

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Relationships Part 2 - How Narcissists Ruin Relationships“. These classes are free and open to the public.

Sign up sheets are available for Stone Soup Sunday on Oct. 13. Please sign up to attend. Sign up for the main items listed before signing up for miscellaneous items, please.

Happy 29th Anniversary to Kevin and Pam Giera! Happy 33rd Anniversary to Deb Corbin and her husband! Happy Birthday to Debbie Struck on October 1!

Get well wishes to Bob and Ellen Startz. We pray for quicker recovery for Bob following his major heart surgery and for strength and stamina for Ellen until they have come through this rugged season.

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 10. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support your church. See you next Sunday!

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September 22, 2024

Warm welcome to our church family and visitors who ventured out to church on this rainy Sunday mornng!

Our songs today were “Unchanging”, “Love the Lord”, “Glory in the Highest”, “The Blessing”, “Blessed Be The Name of the Lord Most High”, and “Oh How I Love Jesus”. The message, “Favoritism”, was delivered by Pastor Billy as he continues his new sermon series, “James and Jude, the Brothers of Jesus”. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Relationships and What Predicts Divorce.”. These classes are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon 55+ senior ministry hosts a Pumpkin Patch Luncheon at

the church. Sign ups for attendance and food need to be given to Kathy Felchlin if you have not yet signed up. These are so fun! Please do come!

Sign up sheets are available for Stone Soup Sunday on Oct. 13. Please sign up to attend. Sign up for the main items listed before signing up for miscellaneous items, please.

Check out the Harvest Table beside the coffee pot and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Today we had fresh tomatoes and apples!

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 9. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show. Check it out!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. See you next Sunday!

September 15, 2024

Hello, folks! Warm welcome to our visitors! To all of our Mexican attendees we wish you a Happy Mexican Independence Day!

Our songs today were “Power in the Blood”, “God of Wonders”, “Forever”, and “I Can Only Imagine”, The message, “Temptations”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with scripture from James 1:13 as he continues his new sermon series, “James and Jude, the Brothers of Jesus”. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is “Psychics, Mediums, and Hypnosis”. These classes are free and open to the public.

Stone Soup potluck is back! Thank you to all who set up, cleaned up, and brought food to pass today. We will do this again next month, so be thinking of your favorite recipe to share.

Wednesday, September 18 at noon 55+ senior ministry hosts a Welcome Back Senior Luncheon at the church. Sign ups for attendance and food need to be given to Kathy Felchlin if you have not yet signed up. These are so fun! Please do come!

23 Young Adult Group meets at the Knott home in Manhattan on the 20th. Let them know if you can make it! There will be a bonfire, Smores, games and learning more about the Bible.

Check out the Harvest Table beside the coffee pot and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Today we had fresh from the orchard Michigan apples from the Knotts!

There are several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 8. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show. Check it out!

Happy 11th Anniversary to Nick and Kate Radtke!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. See you next Sunday!

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September 8, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Welcome to our visitors!

Our songs today were “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord Most High”, “Blessed Assurance”, “Revelation Song”, “Friend of God”, and “God Is So Good”. The message, “Trials”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with scripture from James 1.Today kicked off the new sermon series, “James and Jude, the Borthers of Jesus”. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is Nightmares, Sleep Paralysis, and Other Sleep Disorders. These classes are free and open to the public.

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch was yesterday with strong attendance. Thank you to Eileen for opening her home and for all who brought food to share! Our mystery guest speaker was Georgia Nordsell who did an excellent job telling us her life story!

Stone Soup potluck is back! We will share a meal together at church September 15 after service. Sign up for a seat and sign up to bring food to share with friends and visitors! If everybody does a little, nobody has to do a lot! As of today soup and salad was still needed.

Wednesday, September 18 at noon 55+ senior ministry hosts a Welcome Back Senior Luncheon at the church. Sign ups for attendance and food began today on the Connection Table. Kathy Felchlin can give more info. These are so fun! Please do come!

Donuts and Devotional for men will be Sat. 8 am at the church on Saturday. Free!

23 Young Adult Group meets at the Knott home in Manhattan. Let them know if you can make it!

Check out the Harvest Table beside the coffee pot and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Today we had fresh tomatoes thanks to Diane Neakarse!

Happy 40th Anniversary to Larry Klick and Debbie Dobias! Welcome to their family who accompanied them! Happy Birthday to Carlos Lara who turned 69 today! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Small Group meets at Brenda Hajek’s New Lenox home this Thursday at 6:30pm for snacks and Bible Study. Y’all come!

There were a few corrections that needed to be made, so the DeSandos were kind enough to reprint the photo directories that had been distributed last week. Please pick up your updated copy from the Connection Table! Pobody’s Nerfect!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. See you next Sunday!

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September 1, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Warm welcome to our visitors! Thank you for joining us today on this Labor Day holiday weekend!

Our songs today were “Glorious One”, “Lifesong”, “I Stand Amazed”, “Just As I Am”, and “Family of God”. The message, “Wedding”, was delivered by Pastor Billy with scripture from Ruth 4. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening psychology class at the church begins at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is ESP, Remote Viewing, Out of Body Experiences. These classes are free and open to the public.

Thank you Larry and Eileen DeSando for our new photo directories! Each family may take home one for free so you can match faces with names and send encouragement when needed.

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch with a mystery speaker is Sept. 7th, 9am-11am at the DeSando home in Frankfort. If you neglected to sign up, call Eileen to let her know to save your place and what food you are contributing.

September, 8 am at the church all men are invited to Donuts and Devotional. Pastor Bob can give you more info. It is helpful to have a headcount to know how many pastries to buy.

Stone Soup potluck is back! We will share a meal together at church September 15 after service. Sign up for a seat and sign up to bring food to share with friends and visitors!

Check out the Harvest Table beside the coffee pot and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Today we had fresh tomatoes!

Thanks to all who contributed to the community food pantry this morning! We collect the first Sunday of each month.

Bob Startz was sent home from rehab Saturday! Let’s send lots of encouragement to Ellen and him as they navigate and learn a heart healthy diet and recovery plan.

Happy Birthday to Debby Giera on the 2nd, Marnie Carlson on the 3rd, and Faith Cromwell and Linda Delost on the 4th! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 7. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. Have a blessed Labor Day holiday, celebrate responsibly, and get some rest!

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August 25, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Warm welcome to our visitors! Thank you for joining us for Communion Sunday. The Knotts are on vacation, and we missed them, but we still had a blessed service thanks to many who stepped up to be sure things ran smoothly.

Our songs today were “Trading My Sorrows”, “No Sweeter Name”, “Lead Me to the Cross”, “Goodness of God”, and “Amazing Grace”. Big thanks to Mikey Nordsell for playing the drums and to Jessica Holub for leading music in Pastor Billy’s absence! The message, “The Grace of God”, was delivered by Pastor Bob. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch is Sept. 7th, 9am-11am at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Sign up at the Connection Table to share a dish and save your place.

September 11, 8 am at the church all men are invited to Donuts and Devotional. Pastor Bob can give you more info.

We will collect your nonperishables next Sunday to support the community food bank. Please double bag to prevent rips and spills when our volunteers transport it.

Sending best wishes to Bob Startz who is still recovering in Silver Cross Hospital following serious heart repair. His condition is improving, but he has a long way to go til feeling like himself again.

Happy Birthday to Beca Corbin, Jessica Ward, Diane Sutor, and Chris Portwood! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is usually Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 7. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show. NO CLASS THIS WEEK FOR VACATION.

Sunday evening psychology class is CANCELLED tonight because of vacation.

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. We will see you next week at 10 AM when Pastor Billy is back in the pulpit! If you need help during his vacation, please reach out to Pastor Larry, Pastor Bob, your deacon or to each other. Have a blessed week!

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August 18, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Warm welcome to our visitors!

Our songs today were “Prince of Peace”, “Unchanging”, “No Longer Slaves”, “Raise a Hallelujah”, and “Rattle”. Big thanks to Mikey Nordsell for playing the drums! The message, “Proposal”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Ruth 3. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening psychology class is CANCELLED tonight and next Sunday because of vacation.

NO SMALL GROUP at Brenda’s house on the 22nd because of Pastor’s vacation.

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch is Sept. 7th, 9am-11am at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Sign up at the Connection Table to share a dish and save your place.

Check out the Harvest Table and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Today we had cucumbers and fresh tomatoes!

New Daily Bread devotional booklets have arrived and are free on the Connection Table. There are still several cute bookmarks there that Darla made as free gifts! Welcome bags created by Marnie Carlson are also there for first time visitors.

Sending out best wishes to Bob Startz who has been transferred to Silver Cross Hospital following serious heart surgery. His condition is improving! We were so happy to see Freda Wolfenden join us after an extended illness.

Happy Birthday to John Nordsell and Sheila Murphy today and happy 7th to Scarlett Hippenhammer on Saturday! Kathy Felchlin just celebrated her 80th! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Congrats to Penny Knott on landing a new job! YAY!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. We will see you next week at 10 AM for Communion Sunday! If you need help during Pastor’s vacation, please reach out to Pastor Larry, Pastor Bob, your deacon or to each other. Have a blessed week!

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August 11, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Welcome, visitors!

Our songs today were “Good Morning Mercy”, “My Redeemer Lives”, “Redeemed”, “Cannons”, and “Bringing In the Sheaves”. The message, “Gleaning”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Ruth 2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn! Tonight’s topic is Body Language Part 3 and Nightmares and Sleep Disorders.

The new photo directory is in final draft stage. This is LAST CALL to update your contact info or submit a new photo. Contact Larry and Eileen DeSando to be included.

Final adult fellowship meal for the season is at the Smiths’ home in Mokena on August 16th at 6 pm. Today is the final day to RSVP with the Smiths and let them know what you are bringing. Well-behaved supervised children are welcome.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 6. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch is Sept. 7th, 9am-11am at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Sign up at the Connection Table to share a dish and save your place.

Check out the Harvest Table and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it. Thanks to Heidi Termuende and Diane Neakarse we had cucumbers and fresh tomatoes!

New Daily Bread devotional booklets have arrived and are free on the Connection Table.

Sending out best wishes to Bob Startz still in Palos ICU following serious heart surgery. Harvey Ferguson is home recuperating from strabismus eye surgery. Freda Wolfenden and Veronica Lopez are also in our prayers for healing and encouragement.

Happy Birthday to Judy Fash, Kathy Felchlin, and Oscar Hammerberg! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Congratulations to Linda Lee on the birth of another great grandson, John

Round of applause for Betsy Burnett for having her FIFTH story accepted into a Chicken Soup for the Soul book! This is quite an honor!

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. We will see you next Sunday at 10 a.m.!

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August 4, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Welcome, visitors! We hope you felt at home.

Our songs today were: “Open Up the Heavens”, “This Is Our God”, “Here I Am To Worship”, “Holy Holy Holy”, “Mighty To Save”, and “Seek Ye First”. The message, “Loyalty”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Ruth 1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn! Tonight’s topic is Body Language Part 2, a continuation from last Sunday.

Thank you for your generous donations for the local food pantry this morning!

Graybars Project prison outreach enjoyed a volunteer appreciation outing to Emagine in Frankfort to watch the Christian movie, “The Firing Squad”. They had 21 attending! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those living behind the razor wire!

Final adult fellowship meal for the season is at the Smiths’ home in Mokena on August 16th. Sign up at the Connection Table to reserve your place, and tell what food you are bringing. Well-behaved supervised children are welcome.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 5. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Ladies, Hello My Name Is brunch is Sept. 7th, 9am-11am at the DeSando home in Frankfort. Sign up at the Connection Table to share a dish and save your place.

Sending out best wishes to Bob Startz for a successful heart surgery at Palos Hospital this week! He has been hospitalized all week.

Happy Birthday to Heidi Termuende on the 5th! Pastor Bob celebrated his birthday last Monday! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Check out the Harvest Table and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it! Somebody shared fresh cucumbers, garlic, and tomatoes with us today, and Penny baked the zucchini muffins!

New Daily Bread devotional booklets have arrived and are free on the Connection Table.

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. We will see you next Sunday at 10 a.m.!

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July 28, 2024

Hello, friends and family!

Our songs today were: “I Saw the Light”, “Sea of Faces”, “God of This City”, “Speak to the Mountains”, and “He Is Lord”. The message, “Temper Tantrum”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Jonah 4. We shared in Communion. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn! Tonight’s topic deals with lie detection and how memory works.

Graybars Project pen-pals and writing volunteers are attending THE FIRING SQUAD movie at Emagine Theater in Frankfort on Saturday, Aug. 3rd at 10:45 am. At the time of this printing open seats are still available and will be $9 for the matinee if you wish to book your own seats. If others not in the group would like to attend, all are welcome. We are sitting in the handicapped accessible row and the row behind that if you wish to sit with us.

Next adult fellowship meal is at the Smiths’ home in Mokena on August 16th. Sign up at the Connection Table to reserve your place and tell what food you are bringing. Well-behaved supervised children are welcome.

It’s almost time to print the new photo directory. If you were not included in the last one or have changes to your contact information, mark your connection card or speak to Pastor Larry and Eileen DeSando right away. Larry will be taking photos in front of the cross for one more week if you need a new picture.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 4. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Happy Birthday to guitarist Grant Cromwell on Aug 1st! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Check out the Harvest Table and take home some fresh veggies! If you have extra produce, bring it, and if you need it, take it! Diane Neakarse shared fresh cucumbers with us again today!

Food pantry collection is next Sunday. Please double bag to avoid rips and spills.

Thank you for all you do to help out and support this ministry. We will see you next Sunday at 10 a.m.!

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July 21, 2024

Hello, folks! Welcome!

Our songs today were: “No Sweeter Name”, “Your Love Never Fails”, “There Was Jesus”, “How Great Is Our God/How Great Thou Art”, and “Change My Heart Oh God”. The message, “Desperate Prayer”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Jonah 2- 3. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

What a tumultuous week for those of us in the path of Sunday’s storm and Monday’s tornado! Several of our families were without power for days and some had structural and tree damage with downed power lines that put our area on the national news! Thank you for checking on each other during this unfortunate event. Special thanks to Gene O’Brien and his chainsaw for helping the Burnetts cut up their 150 year old massive pine that was uprooted.

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn! Tonight’s topic is The Dark Triad part 2, and Intro to Mental Disorder Clusters.

Next adult fellowship meal is at the Smiths’ home in Mokena on August 16th. Sign up at the Connection Table to reserve your place and tell what food you are bringing.

We are updating the church photo directory! If you were not included in the last one or have changes to your contact information, mark your connection card or speak to Pastor Larry and Eileen DeSando right away. Larry will be taking photos in front of the cross for the next two weeks if you need a new picture.

Speaking of the cross, Judy Fash has redecorated ours with summer silks, and it looks gorgeous!

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are still in Joshua 3 as class was cancelled last week because so many were without power and were cleaning up their yards. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Adult small group meets at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy snacks and fellowship as we learn!

Happy Birthday to Lauren Gross reading this down in Bradley, IL! She has been in ICU again this week, but we are glad she is home to enjoy her special day! Happy Birthday to Kate Radtke on the 24th!

There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody. While you are signing cards help yourself to the box of free Christian books and music there. These were public library giveaways and need a new home.

We send condolences and all our love to the Milligan family. Kathleen’s mom, Judy Thomson, passed away Thursday. A private service will be held at Rosary Hill Nursing Home Monday morning.

Thank you for joining us, and thank you for all you do to support this ministry! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday. When you are getting your coffee or tea check out the Harvest Table and take home some fresh veggies! Thank you, Diane Neakarse for the free cucumbers today! Have a blessed week!

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July 14, 2024

Hello, friends and family! Thanks to all who braved the downpours to come worship. Here’s the church news for this week:

Our songs today were: “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”, “Come Now Is the Time To Worship”, “You Never Let Go”, and “Eye of the Storm”. As a tip of the cap to Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall who died this week, we sang “Elvira” just for fun in his memory. The message, “Running and Swimming”, was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Jonah 1. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn! Tonight’s topic is The Dark Triad.

Free Revolution Church t-shirts were given away after service. We have limited sizes remaining, crew and v-neck, so check back next week if you don’t have a shirt. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

Big thanks to the DeSandos for hosting Friday’s Adult Connect meal at their home. Their flowers were gorgeous, and the fellowship was sweet. Thank you! Next fellowship meal is at the Smiths’ home in Mokena. Sign up at the Connection Table!

If you are a late teen to early-30s person, you are invited to the Knotts’ home in Manhattan Friday evening for snacks and game night.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. We are in Joshua 3. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Happy Birthday to Tech Girl Samantha Getty and to Leslie Graniczny! Happy 63rd anniversary to Ron and Kay Schmidt! Wow, what an accomplishment!

Sending get well wishes to our Charlie Printy who was in ICU at Silver Cross Hospital most of last week. Freda Wolfenden has also had another recent hospitalization and is recuperating at home. We all miss you!

George Carroll is missing his turquoise stone from his bracelet. Please keep your eyes open, and let’s help him find it.

Darla Carroll has made the most colorful bookmarks and wants you to have one! Check them out on the Connection Table next week. They are free!

Thank you for joining us, and thank you for all you do to support this ministry! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 a.m. Have a blessed week!

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July 7, 2024

Hello, folks! It was fun seeing so many in their red, white, and blue apparel again this morning to wrap up the July 4th holiday week. Thanks to Tammy Smit for the patriotic cupcakes! Here’s the church news for this week:

Our songs today were: “Hello My Name Is”, “Grace Greater Than All Our Sin”, “Let The Praises Ring”, and “Voice of Truth”. The message, “Identity Thief”, was delivered by Pastor Larry using text from Galatians 2:20. This was his first message after being ordained into the ministry, and we are so proud of him! (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thanks to all who donated items for the community food pantry collection this morning. Good job, everybody!

Sunday evening free college level psychology class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy teaches this, and it is free. Come out and learn!

We are in need of a Greeter to replace Charlie Printy while he is recuperating from health issues. If you can smile and hand people a bulletin, then you are qualified for this position! Mark your Connection Card

Are you attending the Summer Connection Meal July 12, 6 pm at the DeSando home in Frankfort? Today is the last day to sign up to reserve a seat and indicate what dish you will bring to share. Supervised children are welcome. Be courteous to our hosts and let them know if you are coming!

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. He began the new Joshua study last week! If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Small Group meets at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox 6:30 pm this Thursday. Everybody is welcome to study and share snacks.

Men’s Donuts and Devotional is Saturday at the church at 8 a.m. Let Pastor Bob know if you are coming as he needs to purchase enough donuts.

Happy birthday to Avery Hippenhammer and Tech Girl Samantha Getty! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Autumn’s missing turquoise ring stone has been found thanks to Peggy Walley-Rock. Now George Carroll is missing his turquoise from his bracelet. Please keep your eyes open, and let’s help George find it.

Darla Carroll has made the most colorful bookmarks and wants you to have one! Check them out on the Connection Table next week! They are free! Thank you, Darla!

Ladies, if you haven’t peeked at the refreshed women’s restroom, please go look! Marnie Carlson has outdone herself redecorating it. There is a lovely inscription from her to the women in the Bible on the new table in there. What a beautiful gift from a beautiful soul!

Thank you for joining us, and thank you for all you do to support this ministry! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 a.m. Have a blessed week!

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June 30, 2024

Hello, friends and family! It was fun seeing so many in their red, white, and blue razzle dazzle apparel this morning. Here’s the news for this busy holiday weekend service:

Our songs today were: “I Am Free”, “Old Rugged Cross”, “Battle Belongs”, “River of Life”, and a patriotic medley of ”America the Beautiful/God Bless America/Battle Hymn of the Republic”. The message, “The Rainbow”, from the Redeeming the Rainbow series was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Genesis 9. We shared in Communion. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Dale Steen carried the American flag for us in honor of Independence Day. It is always a pleasure to have him and his son visit when they come up from Mississippi! They will not be in town for long, so enjoy their company while you can.

Today was Baptism Sunday! Congratulations to Elisabeth Hippenhammer and Pete Rock for taking this next step in their faith journey! Thank you to all the visitors who came out to clap and cheer and be supportive of these two.

Gene O’Brien shared about preaching and helping build a new church on his deployment to Alaska with Samaritan’s Purse. If you go to Samaritan’s Purse website and click on “Construction Projects Alaska’ you can see photos!

Special appreciation to Marnie Carlson who has graciously paid for a redesign of our ladies restroom! How thoughtful she is, and how classy it looks! Thank you, Marnie. We love it!

Sunday evening free seminary class is at the church at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s topic is Interpretation of Scripture.

23 young adult group meets at the Knott’s home in Manhattan this week. Let them know if you are attending. There’s always room for one more.

Are you attending the Summer Connection Meal July 12, 6 pm at the DeSando home in Frankfort? You must sign up at the Connection table to reserve a seat and indicate what dish you will bring to share. Supervised children are welcome.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. He begins the new Joshua study this week! If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Happy 49th wedding anniversary to Pastor Bob and Heather Smith! Happy 55th wedding anniversary to Grant and Faith Cromwell! Happy Birthday today to Frank Larocco! Happy July 4th birthdays to Georgia Nordwall and Bob Startz! Thelma Luciano celebrates Friday! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Remember to bring double-bagged nonperishables for food pantry collection next week!

Keep an eye out for a good sized turquoise stone that was lost from a beloved ring Sunday. If you find it, contact Autumn Hensle.

Thank you for joining us! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 a.m. Happy July 4th, everybody! Celebrate responsibly!

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June 23, 2024

Hello, visitors, friends and family! Thank you coming to read “What’s Happening”! Here’s the news:

Our songs today were “He Reigns”, “Word Of God Speak”, “Let it Rain”, “Victory In Jesus”, and ”Raise A Hallelujah”. The message, “Getting Through the Storm”, from the Redeeming the Rainbow series was delivered by Pastor Billy using text from Genesis 8. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

The new summer cross décor was gorgeous. We have Judy Fash to thank for that!

Sunday evening seminary class is cancelled tonight in honor of Penny’s birthday. Pastor Billy will resume it next week.

Senior Luncheon was Wednesday with Richard Rock as guest speaker. This was the last luncheon for the summer. These meals will resume in the fall.

Sign ups have now begun for the Summer Connection Meal which will be July 12, 6 pm at the DeSando home in Frankfort. You must sign up at the Connection table to reserve a seat and indicate what dish you will bring to share. Supervised children are welcome.

Small group will meet at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox this Thursday at 6:30 pm. Everybody is invited. Come to learn the Bible and enjoy some snacks.

Pastor Billy’s Bible study is usually Tuesday at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. He has just completed the Exodus study, so there will be a break and no class this week to give him time to prepare for the new Joshua study. If you cannot access Face Book, go to Pastor Shred on You Tube live videos and watch past studies from there. If you make an account there, you will be able to make live comments during the show.

Happy 31st Anniversary to Adam and Betsy Burnett! Happy 50th Birthday to Penny Knott today! There are also several birthday cards on the Graybars Project table ready for signatures and your encouraging words to the people in custody.

Thank you for joining us! We hope to see everybody back again next Sunday at 10 a.m. Wear your patriotic colors to celebrate an early July 4th with us if you wish. See you all next week!

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