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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.

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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!

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.

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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”.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Announcements, December 14, 2025

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.

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Announcements, December 7, 2025

Come celebrate Christmas in Manchester with us. Pastor Joe’s message this Sunday is from Luke 2:11 and is titled “What Should We Expect the Christ to Be?”
**Now thru Wed. Dec. 31 from 5 – 9 daily come enjoy free the Christmas Light Show located at 404 East Street, Manchester, IL. Gifts will be given out each Friday evening!**

This is a picture as it is being set up. It is all finished now!

**Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM is our annual Ladies Night Out White Elephant Gift Exchange! You never know what might be in that box!** Come enjoy supper and a lot of fun! Bring your favorite Christmas snack or dessert to share.

Monday, Dec. 8 is Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School Students! We usually feed 75 to 100 students a delicious pulled pork lunch which they enjoy as they hear a short devotional from Pastor Joe. Help is always appreciated!

**On Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 7:30 PM you are Invited to an Open House at the Parsonage. Come visit and enjoy some goodies!**

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Announcements, November 23, 2025

Pastor Joe will conclude his series on Nahum this Sunday at 10: 30 AM with a message based on Nahum 3 and titled “How Does Judgement Give Me Hope?” On Sunday evening he will cover the book of Johan as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 6:30 PM Pie and Praise Fellowship No Bible Study and Prayer on Wednesday evening.

You won’t want to miss this! There is nothing like it in the area and it is Free!

Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM Stories and Songs Tell a story about something related to Thanksgiving or Christmas. Share your favorite Bible verse, sing a song. Anything to praise Jesus!

Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out White Elephant Gift Exchange Come enjoy supper and a lot of silliness!

Saturday, Dec. 6 Winchester Christmas Parade You will be able to ride or walk. Line up starts at 5:30 PM, Parade at 6:30 PM.

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Announcements, November 16, 2025

Operation Christmas child has been a huge success this year. As the campaign comes to an end this week, we have at least 164 boxes packed and ready to move on the the regional collection location! Thanks so much for all who donated and prayed for our gifts and the children who will receive them!

This Sunday at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will be speaking about “What Dangers Does Nahum Warn About?” based on Nahum Chapter 2. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will go through the book of Amos.

Our Deacons will meet to pray for the needs of our church family, neighborhood and nation at 6:00 PM on Monday, Nov. 17.

The first activity of the 2025 Holiday Season is our Pie and Praise Fellowship. Come join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Note the correction for the starting time for the Winchester Parade on Saturday, Nov. 6. The correct time is 6:30 PM . We will have room for people to ride on our float as well as walk. Line up starts at 5:30 PM.

We are thankful for all who have been so generous with donations to purchase the items for our Christmas Light Outreach. Now is the time to start praying that everything goes smoothly with the setup and that many families and individuals will be reached by it’s message.

Watch the church yard for the display beginning at Thanksgiving! Invite your friends!

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Announcements, Nov. 9, 2025

Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party was a great success! We packed 145 boxes with more to come in!

**Operation Christmas Child Collection Week** starts November 17. All gifts need to be at the church before then.

This Sunday, Pastor Joe is basing his 10:30 AM message on Nahum 1. It is titled “What Difference Does God’s Character Make?” At 6:00 PM he will speak on the book of Joel as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.

Check out our Holiday Schedule of special activities and share it with friends!

Remember to pray for our Christmas Light Outreach! We are very excited about how God is providing the funding for this project!

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Announcements, Nov. 2, 2025

**Tonight in the church parking lot from 5:30 to 7:30 PM!**

Join us for a light breakfast! An Adult Sunday Class will be available in the sanctuary if you would rather not pack a shoebox.

We're doing our **Daylight Savings Time Outreach Giveaway** for the second year in a row on November 2. We're meeting this afternoon at 4:00 PM to put a little gift and invite at each door in Manchester. It takes about an hour and we need people to go and people to stay at the church and pray.

Our Deacons meet each month to discuss needs of the church, ways to address these needs and to pray for these needs. This month they are meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, Nov 3.,

Thurs. Nov. 6 at 6:30 PM. All are ladies invited to bring a friend and enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week starts November 17. All gifts need to be at the church before then. Thank you so much for all your help!

We are excited about our Christmas Light Outreach this year! Supplies have arrived and we can’t wait until Thanksgiving Eve to turn the show on.

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Announcements, October 26, 2025

· Join us for **Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting** at 6:30 PM each week. We’re doing a video series called “From the Rising of the Sun.” We are learning and celebrating the ways God is worshiped around the world every Sunday.

This Sunday morning at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe’s message based on Colossians 4: 2 - 6 is titled “What Is Church For?”. At 6:00 PM he will discuss 2 Kings as we go “Book by Book through the Bible”. If you are unable to attend both messages will be posted on Spotify as podcast and the morning message will be on YouTube and Facebook.

Monday, Oct 27 we will be serving Free Lunch Monday to the Winchester High School Students. They always enjoy our pulled pork sandwiches and those who help, receive a blessing by serving. Come join the fun!
Another fun activity to take part in is **Trunk of Treat** which we will host in our parking lot from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

· Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party will be on Sun. Nov. 2 during the Sunday School hour. An Adult class will meet in the Sanctuary for those not packing boxes as the Packing Party will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Last year we packed 141 boxes. Thanks to your generosity we hope to pack even more this year.

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Announcements, October 19, 2025

This Sunday morning, Pastor Joe’s message is titled “What Does Jesus Say to Those in Authority and Under Authority?” with Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 being his text. Join us at 10:30 AM for this message and again at 6:00 PM as we go Book by Book through the Bible and study the book of 1 Kings.

Join us for Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM each week. We’re doing a video series called “From the Rising of the Sun.” We are learning and celebrating the ways God is worshiped around the world ever Sunday.
Saturday, Oct 25 at 7 AM Breakfast and Bible will resume for the men. They will be studying “The Character of God”. Invite your friends!
Monday, Oct. 27 we serve Free Lunch Monday to the Winchester High School students. See Tom Campbell if you would like to help.
Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Come join us for a fun evening.
Packing party for Operation Christmas Child is Sunday, Nov. 2 We appreciate all your donation so far.

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Announcements, October 12, 2025

Sunday morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will continue his series with a message titled “What Makes Christian Families Different?” based on Colossians 3: 18 - 21. Sunday evening at 6 PM we will continue through the bible and study the book of Ecclesiastes.

Our Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will start a new study this Wednesday, Oct. 15th. We’re going to be doing a video series called “From the Rising of the Sun.” We will learn and celebrate the ways God is worshiped around the world every Sunday. You can check it out at the above link:

Trunk or treat is scheduled for October 29 in the church parking lot. Join us for a fun time!

**OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD**
This list shows how many of each item has been donated so far. Our goal this year is to pack 150 shoe boxes so, as you can see, we are a little short of some things. We do have a good number of stuffed animals. Thanks for all you do!

Don’t forget to let Pastor Joe know how much you appreciate him and his family during this Pastor Appreciation Month!

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Announcements, October 5, 2025

Brian Kenney, Interim Associational Mission Strategist for Sandy Creek Association will be our guest speaker for both the am and pm services. Join us at 10:30 am and/or at 6:00 pm on Sunday.

The Scott County Health Department will be giving flu shots in the Fellowship Hall Monday, October 6 from 9 to 10 AM. Don’t be late because they keep a tight schedule.

Also on Monday, October 6, at 6:30 PM the final session of the four-week Bible Study on Rebekah and Rachel will be held.

Starting Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm during our Bible Study and Prayer time we will be doing a video Bible Study titled “From the Rising of the Sun.” We will learn and celebrate the ways God is worshiped around the world every Sunday.

Trunk or treat is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29. Start planning how you will decorate your vehicle.

October is the time to donate a WOW item for Operation Christmas Child. Suggestions include a Doll, a Large toy, a Soccer ball & pump, a Stuffed animal, or a Musical instrument.

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Announcements, September 28, 2025

Pastor Joe’s sermon text this week is Colossians 3: 15 - 17. The title of his message is “If Christ Is Lord, How Should that Change the Church?” We hope you can join us at 10:30 AM for this message. In the evening at 6 PM, he will be discussing the Song of Solomon as we go “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time”.

On Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 PM Rhonda will lead the ladies in the third session of the Rebekah and Rachel Bible Study.

Wed. Oct. 1 - 6 to 6:45 PM Note special time. Wed. Potluck Meal, Missionary Karen Kolb will be visiting us. From 6:45 to 7:15 PM Karen will give a short presentation of her mission work in Guatemala. At 7:30 PM we will start our Quarterly Business Meeting.

Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out Come, bring a friend and enjoy an evening of food, fun and fellowship. Everything is provided.

Monday, October 6 from 9 to 10 AM Scott County Health Department will give flu shots in the Fellowship Hall. Don’t be late! They have a tight schedule!

October is the time to donate a WOW item for **Operation Christmas Child**. Suggestions are a Doll, a Large toy, a Soccer ball & pump, a Stuffed animal, or a Musical instrument.

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Announcements, September 21, 2025

Sunday morning at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe will discuss “What Must Change If We Look Like Jesus?” based on Colossians 14: 12 - 14. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will continue the chronological trip through the Bible, one book at a time. Tonight’s book is Proverbs. Here is the list he is following for this series.

Below is a brief overview of our fall and early winter activities. More detailed information will be given closer to the time of each activity. Of course, we always have Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer at 6:30 PM and Ladies Night Out on the first Thursday of each month, also at 6:30 PM.

Breakfast and Bible for the men will be resuming soon. We will have details when they are finalized.

Monday, September 22 at 6:30 PM The ladies are invited to join Rhonda for the second of a four-week Bible Study on Rebekah and Rachel.

During the month of September we will focus on collecting Craft & Activity items for Operation Christmas Child.

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Announcements, September 14, 2025

Colossians 3: 5 - 11 is the text for Pastor Joe’s message this Sunday morning. It is titled “What Is Normal if I Follow Jesus?”. Sunday evening he will continue to take us through the Bible “Book by Book, The Bible One Book at a Time” with a message on the Book of Psalms.

We are sorry to report that one of our long-time missionaries, Marlin Baker, passed away on July 8, 2025. When he was 14 years old he made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He enlisted in the Army in December of 1952 and was wounded in Korea and received numerous medals including the Purple Heart. He later returned to Korea as a missionary and spread the gospel there for 22 years. After being forced to leave Korea for his own safety, he continued his missionary journey in the Philippines where he spent 5 more years. After returning home to the US he volunteered as a prison chaplain for over 30 years, into his 90’s. Our deepest sympathy to his wife and children and all who loved him.