Christmas Morning Worship December 25, 2022
Pastor Joe’s message titled “What Does Christmas Say to My Doubt?” is based on Matthew 2: 13 - 23.
There will be no Evening Service.
Join us Sunday, January 1
Sunday School at 9:30 AM followed by Worship Service at 10:30 AM. We will observe The Lord’s Supper during the worship service. There will be no evening service.
Upcoming Activities
Tuesday, January 2
Deacons Meeting at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 4
Potluck meal at 6:30 PM followed by the
Annual Business Meeting at 7:30 PM.
Thursday, January 5
Ladies Night Out at 6:30 PM
Announcements, December 18, 2022
Join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM in singing old favorite Christmas carols and hearing Pastor Joe’s message titled, “How Do You Know You Are Right about Jesus?”. The message is based on Matthew 2: 1 - 12.
Sunday evening, bring your family and friends to Christmas stories and songs at 6 PM.
Monday, December 19 at 3:15 PM We will pass out treat bags at the bus stop. Come join us for this blessing!
Saturday, December 24 at 6:00 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 AM
Christmas Worship Service There will be no Sunday School or Evening Service.
Announcements, December 11, 2022
Sunday morning, December 11 at 10:30 AM: Pastor Joe will base his message this week on Matthew 1: 18 - 25. The title is “Are You Paying Attention to the Right Things this Christmas?”
The evening Worship Service will begin at 6:00 PM. We will continue our study of 1 Peter. Come join us!
Friday, Dec. 16 - The Builders Class will be Ringing the Bells for Salvation Army at Midlands from 5 to 7 PM. Stop by to support them and drop off a donation.
Invite your family and friends to these special Christmas events.
Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 PM
Christmas Stories and Songs, Sign up if you want to be part of the program.
Saturday, December 24 at 6:00 PM
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 AM
Christmas Worship Service
There will be no Sunday School or Evening Service.
Announcements, December 4, 2022
Thanks for your donations to the Foster Child Giving Tree. Remember to pray for the recipients.
The Builders Class will be Ringing the Bells for Salvation Army at Midlands in Jacksonville from 5 to 7 PM. Stop by to support them and drop in a donation.
Come join us for Sunday School at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship at 10:30 PM. This Sunday’s message is titled “How Is Christmas a New Beginning?” based on Matthew 1: 1 - 17. Sunday evening we meet at 6:00 PM.
Winchester Christmas Parade Dec. 3, starts at 6:00 PM.
Come walk with us!! Come to the Scott County Fairgrounds around 4:00 PM to help finalize the float. Official lineup is at 5:00 PM. Bring candy or other goodies to pass out to the crowd. We hope to see you there, either walking or cheering us on from the sidelines!
Announcements, November 27, 2022
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM when Pastor Joe’s message is titled “What is Jesus’ Goal for Your Life?”. The scripture reference is Philippians 3: 12 - 16. Your gift for the Foster Child Giving Tree is due back this Sunday. Thanks for your generosity.
Sunday night at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 1 Peter.
Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 PM All Ladies are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for Food, Fun and Fellowship. Bring your favorite Christmas snack or dessert to share and don’t forget your White Elephant Gift to exchange.
We will participate in the Winchester Christmas Parade again this year.
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM
We are asking for donations of candy to hand out.
See Jason Renner if you would like to help with a float.
If you are interested in a Daily Bible Reading plan for next year, check out the Bible Reading Plans available on the display case in the Fellowship Hall. There is also a sign-up sheet on the board if you would like us to order a One Year Bible (NIV version) for you. You could also message us if you want one. The price is $13.49 each.
Announcements, November 20, 2022
Complete Holiday Schedule is available on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ManchesterBaptistChurchIL
Operation Christmas Child boxes are on their way! Please pray for the children who receive them.
Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 PM - Pie and Praise Fellowship
There will be no Wed. Evening Bible Study on Nov. 23.
Foster Child Giving Tree gifts are due back next Sunday.
Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 PM - Bring your favorite Christmas candy or cookies to share. Don’t forget your White Elephant Gift to exchange.
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM - Winchester Christmas Parade
We are asking for donations of candy to hand out. See Jason Renner if you would like to help with a float.
Announcements, November 13, 2022
Great job packing Operation Christmas Child boxes guys! So far we have 73 boxes packed. If you packed boxes at home, please return them this week.
This Sunday at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will speak on “What Makes a ‘Hall of Fame’ Life?” His text is Philippians 2: 19 - 30. At 6 PM we will continue with the study of 1 Peter. At Wednesday Evening Bible Study we are taking an in depth look at the book of 1 Peter. We start at 6:30 PM. We hope you can join us for some of these activities!
Foster Child Giving Tree Take a name, buy a gift, and return it by Dec. 1.
Winchester Christmas Parade, December 3 We are asking for donations of candy to pass out.
Pie and Praise Fellowship, Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 PM
There will be no Wed. Evening Bible Study on Nov. 23.
Announcements, November 6, 2022
The children will be packing Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes during the Sunday School hour starting at 9:30 AM. Adults are welcome to join us!
Sunday Morning Worship starts at 10:30 AM. Pastor Joe’s title this week is “How Do We Live Out Our Salvation?”. The message is based on Philippians 2: 12 - 18.
We will continue our study of 1 Peter during the Evening Service which begins at 6:00 PM.
The Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee Fellowship is now meeting at the Jones House in Roodhouse at the normal time of 7:00 AM.
Pie and Praise Fellowship Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 PM Come Join us!
There will be no Wed, Evening Bible Study on November 23.
Announcements, October 30, 2022
Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM: Pastor Joe’s message, titled “How Does the Gospel Change Our Relationships?”, is based on Philippians 2: 5 - 11.
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM
Our Theme is “God is_________”
You still have time to sign up.
Monday, October 31
Free Lunch Monday at Winchester High School
If you signed up to provide cookies, be sure to bring them to the church today. Thanks for your help!!
Thursday, November 3 at 6:30 PM Come and bring a friend to enjoy Food, Fun and Fellowship!
Sunday, November 6 during Sunday School
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
You are welcome to join the children in the basement to help pack boxes.
Our results in 2021!
Announcements, October 23, 2022
This Sunday we are happy to have Guest Speaker Daniel Myers and his wife April with us again. They helped us through the time we were without a pastor during COVID so we are happy to see them again! They will be here for both the morning (10:30 AM) and evening (6:00 PM) services
Friday, October 28 from 3:30 to 5 PM.
We have been invited to participate in a Bus Stop Trick or Treat. Everyone is welcome to set up or just come and watch the fun. Contact the church if you have any questions.
Sunday evening, October 30 at 6:00 PM Stories and Songs
Our Theme is “God is_________” Please sign up if you would like to tell who God is to you.
Monday, October 31 we will be providing Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School students.
We are excited to be able to take part in this ministry again this year.
We are thankful for how many Operation Christmas Child boxes were picked up last week! We have plenty more.
Help yourself to a box to fill or, if you would rather, donate cash or items for the children to pack during their packing party. Thank you all!!
Announcements, October 16, 2022
Sunday Worship at MBC!
Sunday School classes are available for all ages starting at 9:30 AM. We would love to have you join us!
At 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will use Philippians 12: 1 - 4 for the text of his message which is titled
“How Does the Gospel Motivate Partnership Instead of Fighting?”.
Sunday evening our Worship Service begins at 6:00 PM. This week we will offer a special prayer for the Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry then continue our study of 1 Peter.
Sunday evening, October 30 at 6:00 PM
Our Theme this time is “God is_________”
Please sign up on the board or let us know if you would like to tell who God is to you.
Operation Christmas Child
We have less than a month to prepare our Operation Christmas Child boxes. If you would like to make a cash donation so we can buy items to put in the boxes, you may mark checks, payable to Manchester Baptist, with OCC or give your donation to Harriett or Andrea.
You may also shop for items and bring them in or pick up a box to fill yourself. We and the children appreciate your help!
Announcements, October 9, 2022
Several people are having great success with our new hearing assist equipment. Don’t hesitate to pick up a set in the foyer and try it our. Stop at the sound booth if you have questions. We would love to help!
Sunday morning’s message is titled “What Goal Should I Have for My Life?” Pastor is using Philippians 1: 27 - 30 for his text. We invite you to join us at 10:30 AM for the service. The message will also be available on YouTube or our podcast on Monday.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will pray especially for the Volunteer Fire Departments near us and then continue our study of 1 Peter
Sunday evening, October 30 at 6:00 PM
Stories and Songs
Our Theme is “God is_________”
Please sign up if you would like to tell who God is to you.
Announcements, Oct. 2, 2022
Sunday morning at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe’s message will be based on Philippians 1:18b - 26 and is titled “How Should I Feel about the Future?”
Sunday evening, in leu of the usual Evening Service we will have a Church Wide Family Fall Festival/Wiener Roast starting at 4:00 PM!
Bring lawn chair and dessert to share. Bring a friend for games and fellowship! We will eat at 5:30 PM.
Other events this week include:
Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 PM
Fellowship Wednesday Meal followed by Quarterly Business Meeting at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out
You are invited to join us for a furnished meal, Fellowship and Fun!
Announcements, September 25, 2022
Sunday School at 9:30 AM followed by Worship Service at 10:30 AM. Join Us!
Pastor Joe’s Message this week is titled “How Safe Is Your Joy?” based on Philippians 1: 12 - 18a.
At 6:00 PM we will pray for “Free Lunch Monday” for Winchester High School students then continue our study of 1 Peter.
Sunday Oct. 2 starting at 4:00 PM
Church Wide Family Fall Festival/Wiener Roast
Bring lawn chair and dessert to share.. Bring a friend for games and fellowship! We will eat at 5:30 PM.
Monday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
Deacons Meeting
Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM
Fellowship Wednesday Meal followed by Quarterly Business Meeting at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 7 at 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out
Announcements, September 18, 2022
Sunday morning’s message “Where Does Fellowship Come From?” is based on Philippians 1:3 - 11. Join us at 10:30 AM for the second message in this series.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will pray for the Community Outreach Center in Winchester, IL and continue the study of 1 Peter
The men who signed up for the fish fry in Carrollton are to meet at the church at 5:15 PM on Saturday evening September 24 so we can carpool.
It is time to start packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will throw a Christmas party to pack boxes downstairs in the Children’s Department during the Sunday School hour on November 6. Boxes are available if you want to pack your own box. Shipping for each box is $10.00. If you would rather donate items or cash, you may do that at any time. The bulletin insert gives some ideas of items to include in the boxes.
Announcements, September 11, 2022
Our New Sunday Morning Series!
“Life has ups and downs, joys and sorrow, hurry up and waiting, danger and peace, ordinary and extraordinary. This fall, we're going to hear what God has to say to us in the letter to the Philippians. Philippians isn't about one problem or issue. It's a letter to a beloved group of Christians, for a family. Like a letter to a loved one, it's got a little of everything. Something for every day.”
This Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:30 AM will be based on Philippians 1: 1 - 2. The title of Pastor Joe’s message is “What Transforms God’s People?”
Remember, A preschool class is available for children, ages one through four, during the worship service.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will pray for our community and then continue our study of 1 Peter.
Announcements, September 4, 2022
Several of our men are excited to attend the Christian Men’s Fish Fry to be held at the Carrollton Baptist Church on September 24 at 6:00 PM. If you haven’t signed up, contact us right away to reserve your spot.
For his last message in the “Summer in the Psalms” series, Pastor Joe’s message is titled “What Is Practical about God’s Glory?” The Sermon Text is Psalms 19: 1 - 6.
There will be no Sunday Evening Service this week.
Next week Pastor Joe will begin a new series on Philippians. Join us as we dig deep into this letter!
“Life has ups and downs, joys and sorrow, hurry up and waiting, danger and peace, ordinary and extraordinary. This fall, we're going to hear what God has to say to us in the letter to the Philippians. Philippians isn't about one problem or issue. It's a letter to a beloved group of Christians, for a family. Like a letter to a loved one, it's got a little of everything. Something for every day.”
Announcements, August 21, 2022
Hope to see you this Sunday at 10:30 AM when Pastor Joe’s message will be based on Psalms 18: 35 - 45 and is titled “How Can I Build Trust in God?”. The message will be available on YouTube and Facebook on Monday morning and also as a podcast.
Sunday evening we will pray for the following missionaries we support: the Cooley’s, Living Alternatives (Pregnancy Resource Center), Wes Tabor and the Peterson’s. We will then continue our study of 1 Peter.
Monday afternoon at 2:15 we will pass out gift bags to the children as they get off the school bus. Anyone who wants to help is welcome.
Announcements, August 14, 2022
It’s that time again! Be praying for the students as they return to school! Some things to pray for are their attitudes, safety and health. Don’t forget all the others involved with this process; teachers, administrators, the helpers of many types around the schools and the parents.
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This Sunday at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe’s message is based on Psalms 18: 30 - 34 and is titled “Where Do You Get Confidence for Your Decisions?”
At 6:00 PM we will have a short Mission Focus and then continue the study of 1 Peter.
Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM we will continue going through the book of 1 Samuel. We have been digging deep and having a lot of great discussions during these Bible Studies. Come Join Us!
