Announcements, May 3, 2026
We welcome Daniel and April Myers! Daniel will deliver the message in both the morning and evening service.
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out. Come for food, fun and fellowship!
Sunday, May 10, Mother’s Day Morning worship at 10:30 AM. No Sunday Evening Service
Each year the Baptist Children Home & Family Services ministry has a special fund-raising event on Mother’s Day. As most of you know, our church helps support them with our Missions giving. If you would like to make an extra, personal gift for Mother’s Day, there are special envelopes on the back counter. You may put the envelope in the offering box.
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We would like to add your name to the list of people who read scripture during the morning worship. Please let Joe or Harriett know if you would like to participate.
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A schedule of New Testament books for the Sunday Evening Series is on the back counter.
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We are collecting Girls Clothing Items this month for Operation Christmas Child. List on the back counter.
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The Sanctuary is open each Sunday at 8:30 AM for you to have some special time with God.
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Please sign up if you could volunteer to mow the church yard for one month this summer.
Announcements, April 26, 2026
“What Difference Does God’s Grace Make in My Life?” based on 1 Peter 1: 13 - 21; Join us at 10:30 AM for Pastor Joe’s message on this topic and again at 6:00 PM as we study the Book of Esther as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Next week Daniel Myers will be our guest speaker as Pastor Joe and family enjoy a few days’ vacation.
We are looking for volunteers to mow the church yard for one month this summer. Talk to Pastor Joe or one of the trustees (Jeff Jones, Reg Johnson, Brandon Wahl) to pick your month and for more details.
Coming up in May
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out
Sunday, May 10, Mother’s Day No Sunday Evening Service
Saturday, May 16, Work Day at the Church
Monday, May 18 End of School, Bus Stop Give Away!
Announcements, April 19, 2026
This Sunday at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will begin a series on First Peter. The text he will use is 1 Peter 1: 1 - 12 and the title of his message is “What Changes When We Look Closely at God’s Gifts?”. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will cover the Book of Malachi as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
We appreciate your donations!
All men are invited to the Fellowship Hall at 7 AM on April 25 for good food and great Bible teaching!
Check out our actives for the summer! Check back occasionally for more details.
Announcements, April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday
We will have our annual Egg Hunt Saturday morning, April 4 as scheduled but it will be held inside the church since the park is so wet. Come join us for activities at 10:30 and the Hunt at 11:00.
Sunrise Service will start at 6:30 AM and will be held in the Fellowship Hall this year. Following the service you are invited to stay for the Celebration Breakfast!
There will be no Sunday School this week.
Morning Worship begins at 10:30, as usual, with Pastor Joe’s message being based on Luke 23:46. The message is titled “What Does Jesus Say Last? And First?
There will be no Evening Service.
You may come and go as you wish during this time.
Announcements, March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday
Pastor Joe’s message for Palm Sunday at 10:30 AM is based on John 19:28-30 and is titled “Why Does Jesus’ Shout from the Cross Mean I Can Rest?”. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will cover the Book of Ezra as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Sunday, March 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM Westfair Academy will host it’s 20th Annual Italian Buffet and Auction at 1815 W. Lafayette, Jacksonville, IL . Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under. Come help support this school.
Monday, March 30 at 6:30 PM - Last Session Ladies Bible Study, “The Life of Leah”
Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM Everyone is invited to join us for a Potluck Meal. Members are encouraged to stay for the Quarterly Business Meeting which will begin at 7:30 PM.
Available now until Easter, Easter Story Trail in the Manchester Community Park.
Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 AM Egg Hunt in the park! Spread the word!
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 AM.
Followed by a Celebration Breakfast. All are invited!
Easter Morning Worship in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM.
Sermon Text for Easter Morning Worship is Luke 23:46.
There will be no Sunday School or Evening Service.
Announcements, March 15, 2026
As we enter the Easter Season, Pastor Joe’s theme will be Sayings of Jesus from the Cross. This week’s text will be Luke 23:34. Sunday evening he will cover the Book of Haggai as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
A Note from Pastor Joe:
Someone asked me a while back how I organize my prayers. Here are 5 ways I organize my prayers:
• I pray Scripture. I do this every day. I identify a phrase or verse in my bible reading, and I think about it and turn it into a prayer.
• I pray for my most important roles in life. I pray for my five roles as a Christian, family man, church pastor and member, friend, and writer. This is usually something different every day, but it helps me pray for the things most important to me. I learned this practice and the next from Jed Coppenger’s book 21 Days to Childlike Prayer.
• I often pray the 5 parts of the Lord’s prayer. I pray that I would be a worshiper, servant, receiver, peacemaker, and soldier. I don’t pray this every day but only when I need it.
• I keep lists. I have a list of top 10 requests for my family. I have all my extended family on a list. I have a list of churches in our area. I have a list of people in our church. I have a list of all my responsibilities and organizations. Having lists reminds me of things that I can and should pray for. I don’t pray for everything on every list all the time. They are fuel for my prayers when I need them. They also keep me from forgetting to pray for a person or area of my life.
• I pray for whatever is on my mind or heart. I’m always willing to drop my lists and plans to pray about whatever I care about. If something troubles me, then I pray. It is more important to be with the Lord than to accomplish praying through a list.
March 28: Men’s Breakfast and Bible
March 29: Westfair Academy Italian Buffett
Announcements, March 8, 2026
This, the last message in the Isaac series, is titled “What Was the Point of Isaac’s Life?”. The text is Genesis 35: 27 – 29 and Hebrews 11: 18 - 20. Next week Pastor Joe will begin his Easter series titled “Sayings of Jesus From the Cross”. This Sunday evening we will cover the Book of Lamentations as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Things for you to know!
Each Monday in March at 6:30 PM our Ladies Bible Study is discussing “The Life of Leah”. Pass the word!
We are currently studying the book of Ephesians each Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. Come join us!
Each Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we continue to go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Ladies Bible Study
The Ladies Bible Study that was scheduled to start on March 2 has been postponed one week and the first session will begin on March 9. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Announcements, March 1, 2026
This Sunday morning Pastor Joe will help us see “Why Is Isaac’s Family so Messed Up?” His text is Genesis 27 – 28: 9. In the evening he will cover the Book of Ezekiel as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”. Currently, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM we are studying the book of Ephesians. We hope you will join us for some or all of these opportunities to study and worship together!
All men are invited to Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall on February 28 at 7:00 AM. The Bible discussion will be about “The Character of God and How it Applies to Us”.
Each Monday evening in March all ladies are invited to take part in a Bible Study titled “The Life of Leah”. We will start at 6:30 PM.
All ladies are invited for an evening of Food, Fun and Fellowship at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 5.
We are thankful to all in our church who donated a total of $501.69 to the Baby Bottle Campaign.
On Monday, March 9 our church will be serving the Winchester High School students lunch. They always enjoy our pulled pork lunch and especially the cookies you all provide.
Announcements, February 22, 2026
Need some extra time with God? The sanctuary will open at 8:30 AM each Sunday morning through March. You are welcome to come and go as you feel led.
Genesis 26 is the basis for Pastor Joe’s message this week. The title of the message is “Are Difficulties Signs God Isn’t Working in my Life?” Join us at 10: 30 AM or come at 9:30 for Sunday School and stay. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM, Pastor Joe will cover the Book of Daniel as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”. On Wednesday evenings we are now studying the book of Ephesians. Join us for Bible Study and Prayer.
If you have a Baby Bottle for the Pregnancy Resource Center Campaign please return it to the church as soon as possible. We thank all of you who have so generously donated.
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:00 AM Men’s “Breakfast and Bible” Spread the word.
Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Study “The Life of Leah” Mark your calendar and invite your friends!
We will be serving Free Lunch Monday to the Winchester High School Students on March 9. We need donations of cookies to feed around 100 students. They especially like brownies and bar cookies. Thank You!
Announcements, February 15, 2026
Genesis 25 will be the text for this week’s message as we continue the study of Isaac. The title of the message is “What Warnings Do We Hear from Isaac, His Brothers and His Sons?” We hope you can join us at 10:30 AM.
This Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will cover the Book of Obadiah as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
For those who want to study ahead, here are the Sermon Texts for the next three weeks. Feb. 22; Genesis 26, March 1; Genesis 27 – 28, March 8; Genesis 35: 27 – 59 & Hebrews 11: 20
The breakfast, study and fellowship all have great reviews. Spread the word!
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Join Rhonda in the Fellowship Hall for a Ladies Bible Study featuring sisters, Leah & Rachel, beginning Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM. The title of the study is “The Life of Leah”. Mark your calendar and invite your friends!
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The church will be open at 8:30 each Sunday morning through March for you to come and have a special prayer time with God. Come and go as it works for you.
Announcements, February 8, 2026
We hope you can join us Sunday morning at 10:30 AM when pastor Joe will continue his series on Isaac with a message from Genesis 24 titled “How Does God Work in the Details of Isaac and Rebecca’s Marriage?”
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will cover the Book of Jeremiah as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Since we had a snow day a couple of weeks ago we have extended the time to pick up baby bottles to Feb. 15. Bottles should all be returned by Feb. 22.
Rhonda will be leading a Ladies Bible Study featuring sisters, Leah & Rachel, beginning Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM. The title of the study is “The Life of Leah”. Mark your calendar and invite your friends!
The church will be open at 8:30 each Sunday morning through March for you to come and have a special prayer time with God. Come and go as it works for you.
Announcements, February 1, 2026
Since we had to cancel church last Sunday due to the weather, Pastor Joe will bring us the message on Isaac that he had planned for last week. The message is based on Genesis 22: 1 - 19, titled “What Does God Teach Us on the Mountain?” . Worship service starts at 10:30 AM following Sunday School for all ages which starts at 9:30.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will will cover the Book of Habakkuk as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Ladies Night Out will meet on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy Fun, Food, and Fellowship!
Baby Bottles will be available until Feb. 8 for your donations to help support the Pregnancy Resource Center in Jacksonville, IL. Pick yours up anytime at the church.
We need some volunteers to learn how to run our service slides and soundboard. We have only one person trained on the sound board and one person for slides. They can't be here every week, so we need some people willing to learn. If you regularly use a computer at work or at home, then learning to control the slides or sound would be easy for you after you were trained.
Please let Joe or Harriett know if you are interested.
Announcements, January 25, 2026
This may be the most accurate weather forecast we have so far for the weekend. Stay tuned and stay safe!
Sunday, January 25 at 10:30 AM we look forward to Pastor Joe bringing us another message on Isaac based on Genesis 22: 1 - 19, titled “What Does God Teach Us on the Mountain?”. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will will cover the Book of Habakkuk as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Ladies Night Out will meet on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy Fun, Food, and Fellowship!
Baby Bottles will be available until Feb. 8 for your donations to help support the Pregnancy Resource Center in Jacksonville, IL. Pick yours up anytime at the church.
In February and March, Pastor Joe is asking our church to pray together in a new way. We are going to gather in the church sanctuary from 8:30 to 9 AM so we can pray for thirty minutes. Prayer guides will be available for you to use as you pray silently. There won’t be a sharing time. Come when you can!
“I’d love for our church to grow in this area. God deserves our prayers. Scripture commands and invites our prayers. Our souls, our families, our church, and our communities need the Lord’s work by the Lord’s power. Please look at your calendar and plan to pray with us. - Pastor Joe”
We need some volunteers to learn how to run our service slides and soundboard. We have only one person trained on the sound board and one person for slides. They can't be here every week, so we need some people willing to learn. If you regularly use a computer at work or at home, then learning to control the slides or sound would be easy for you after you were trained. Please let Joe or Harriett know if you are interested.
Announcements, January 18, 2026
Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Baby Bottles will be available for the next month for your donations to help support the Pregnancy Resource Center in Jacksonville, IL.
Pastor Joe’s message for this Sunday is titled “What Truths Help Us Decide Questions of Life and Death?” The sermon text is Romans 14: 7 - 9. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will cover the Book of Zephaniah as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
We need some volunteers to learn how to run our service slides and soundboard. We have only one person trained on the sound board and one person for slides. They can't be here every week, so we need some people willing to learn. Controlling the slides for the service is most urgent, but we need people willing to learn in each area. The slides will all be set up in advance so you won’t have to worry about that unless you want to learn that part also. If you regularly use a computer at work or at home, then learning to control the slides or sound would be easy for you after you were trained. If you are interested in running slides once a month, we will train you so that you feel confident doing that. Please let Joe or Harriett know that you are interested.
Those of you who attended MBC during the 1980’s may remember Pastor Wayne Pierce and his wife Delores. He passed away some time ago but Randy Cooper just received word that Delores passed away on January 12. We extend our condolences to the family.
Announcements, January 11, 2026
As we continue the story of Isaac, Pastor Joe’s message this week is titled “What Does God Do with Our Messes?” based on Genesis 21: 1 - 21. Hope you join us at 10:30 AM. If you come at 9:30 we have Sunday School classes for all ages. At 6:00 PM we will cover the Book of Nahum as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.
Next Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Baby Bottles will be available at that time for your donations to help support the Pregnancy Resource Center.
Announcements, January 4, 2026
We will be observing The Lord’s Supper during morning worship this Sunday. Pastor Joe will be starting a new series based on Isaac. The scripture reference is Genesis chapters 17 and 18.
Our Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7. Prior to the meeting we will have our normal Wednesday Meal Potluck beginning at 6:30 PM. The Business Meeting will begin at 7:30 PM. Annual reports will be given and we will vote on the slate of committee and teachers for this new year. All members are encouraged to attend!
Sunday, January 18 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Baby Bottles will be available at that time for your donations to help support the Pregnancy Resource Center. Be praying about how you can help.
We are available - Contact us! Manchester Baptist Church P.O. Box 137 404 East Street, Manchester, IL 62663 Joe Radosevich, Pastor email: manchesterbaptistchurch@yahoo.com YouTube: Manchester Baptist Church or “Like” us on facebook.com Website: www.manchesterbaptistchurch.com
Miss a sermon or want to share it with a friend? Go to www.manchesterbaptistchurch.com/resources to find videos and audio.
Weekly Opportunities
Each Sunday 9:30 A.M. Sunday School, 10:30 A.M. Morning Service 6:00 P.M. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Bible Study and Prayer 1st Thursday each month, Ladies Night Out
Announcements for Sunday, December 28, 2025
Tonight at 6:00 PM! We hope you can join us!
Sunday morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will ask the question “What Will You Do with the Christ? based on Luke 24: 44 - 49. Sunday evening’s message is titled “Preparing Spiritually for 2026”.
Only four more opportunities to visit our Christmas Light Show from 5 – 9 PM each night through Dec. 31.
On Monday, December 29 at 6:00 PM the Deacons will meet.
There will be no Ladies Night Out in January.
Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 PM Wednesday Meal Potluck followed at 7:30 PM by our Annual Business Meeting. Annual Reports will be given. All church members are encouraged to attend. There will be no Wed. Night Bible Study and Prayer.
Announcements, December 21, 2025
This week’s Sunday morning message covering the question, “Do We Weary God with Our Christmas?” is based on Malachi 2: 17 – 3: 5. Sunday evening we will cover the Book of Isaiah as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”. We hope you can attend at 10:30 AM or 6:00 PM for these messages.
Park and tune your radio to 89.9 to hear the music and Christmas story. It repeats every 15 minutes.
Join us Wednesday evening, Dec. 24 at 6:00 PM for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service!
Two members of our congregation are celebrating special birthdays this year. On Christmas Day Maurine Hoots will be 99 years old. Ed Johnson will celebrate his 90th birthday on January 2. We know they would both appreciate cards so you may obtain their addresses at the church.
Announcements, December 14, 2025
Now through New Years Eve!
Pastor Joe’s message this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM is based on Zechariah 9: 9 - 13 and is titled “Why Does Christ Bring Joy?” At 6:00 PM his message as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time” will be on the book of Isaiah. Come 15 minutes early and watch the Christmas light show.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, come help us pass out gifts to the kids at the bus stop. Meet at the church at 3:30 PM.
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6:00 PM We would love to hear your favorite Christmas memory whether good or bad, or song or Bible verse/story.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service All are welcome!
Remember you can also find most of Pastor Joe’s messages on Facebook and YouTube or as a Podcast. Just look for Manchester Baptist Church, Manchester, IL.