Announcements, May 21, 2023
Sunday morning at 10:30 AM “Why Does God Want My Loyalty?” based on Genesis 22 is the theme of Pastor Joe’s message.
Ladies who plan to attend Ladies Night Out on June 1 are requested to sign up on the board so Julie can be assured of having enough supplies for the crafts.
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23 9:00 - 11:00 am
Free event in the Manchester Park for Kids through Sixth Grade
Sign up on the board if you can help.
Saturday, June 24, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Manchester BBQ Fest in the Park
Everyone Invited! No Charge!
Announcements, May 14, 2023
Today, Pastor Joe will continue the Pioneer: Walking with Abraham series. His message, titled “What Does the Normal Christian Life Look Like?” is based on Genesis 21: 22 - 24. We hope you can join us in person at 10:30 AM or check out our YouTube or Facebook pages for recordings of most messages. There will be no evening service this evening so you may spend more time with your families.
Tuesday, May 16 we will be passing out goodie bags at the school bus stop to celebrate the end of the school year. You are welcome to join us.
Summer Kids Camp will be held Monday, June 19 through
Friday, June 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
More details to come soon!
Contact Deborah or Cathy Jo if you would like to help.
Announcements, May 7, 2023
Today we welcome Missionaries to France, Roger & Susan Peterson! They will be here for both the morning and evening service. Plus we are having a potluck lunch so join us and visit one on one with Roger and Susan.
Tuesday, May 16 we will be passing out goodie bags at the school bus stop to celebrate the end of the school year. You are welcome to join us.
Planning for Summer Kids Club is underway! Details will be announced soon.
Announcements, April 23, 2023
This Sunday’s message, titled “What Pressure Reveals About God?” is based on Genesis 20. Come join us at 10:30 AM for Morning Worship. If you can make it earlier, we have Sunday School at 9:30 AM with classes for all ages. We would love to see you!
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Missionary Arnold Alagao will be our guest speaker. He is from the Philippines and will share about his work there.
Since Sunday, April 30 is a fifth Sunday we will have Stories and Songs at 6:00 PM. Our theme this time is "A person God used in my life”. If you have someone like that in your life, we would love to hear about it. Or, if you would like to sing a special song that would be great too.
Announcements, April 16, 2023
We had a wonderful Easter morning at MBC this year. Sunrise Service in the park, breakfast and Easter Sunday Worship were all very well attended. Thanks to all who helped make it such a special day!
This Sunday at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe will base his message on Genesis 19. It is titled “What Does God’s Justice Mean for Daily Life?” At 6:00 PM we will continue our study of 2 Peter. Come join us!
Coming Up!
Monday, April 17 is Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School.
Arnold Alagao from the Philippians will be here April 23 at 6:00 PM
Sunday Evening, April 30 at 6:00 PM - Stories and Songs!
Don’t forget - if you are unable to attend a service you may find past messages on YouTube, Facebook or Spotify, all by searching for Manchester Baptist Church, Manchester, IL. Each weeks message is usually posted by the following Monday.
Announcements, April 9, 2023
A preschool class is available for children, ages one through four, during the 10:30 AM worship service.
Announcements, April 2, 2023
This Sunday Morning we will partake of the Lord’s supper as part of our Morning Worship. Join us at 10:30 when Pastor Joe will continue his “Pioneer: Walking with Abraham” series with a message titled “How Do You Teach Others to Walk with God?” based on Genesis 18.
Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM
Deacons Meeting
Wednesday, April 5 starting at 6:30 PM
Wednesday Fellowship Meal followed at 7:30 PM by Quarterly Business Meeting
Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out - All ladies invited for Food, Fun and Fellowship!
Easter Sunday, April 9
Sunrise Service at 6:30 AM in the Manchester Park. Bring your lawn chairs!
Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 AM
Easter Morning Worship Service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM
We hope you will join us and bring a friend!
Announcements, March 26, 2023
Join us this Sunday morning at 9:30 AM for Sunday School where we have classes for all ages. At 10:30 AM Pastor Joe will present a message based on Genesis 17 titled “How Do I Wait on God Faithfully?”. Sunday evening worship is at 6:00 PM and we will be continuing the study of 2 Peter.
Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM - Deacons Meeting
Wednesday, April 5 starting at 6:30 PM - Wednesday Fellowship Meal followed at 7:30 PM Quarterly Business Meeting
Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 PM - Ladies Night Out - All ladies invited for Food, Fun and Fellowship!
Invite your friends and join us for all three activities!
Announcements, March 19, 2023
Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 AM. This week’s message is based on Genesis 16 and is titled “What about God Gives Hope for when We Blow It?” Sunday evening we will meet at 6:00 PM and continue the study of 2 Peter.
Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 PM for Family Movie Night and Soup Supper
Soups will be provided, please bring sandwiches and snacks or desserts to share.
Announcements, March 12, 2023
Happy Daylight Savings Time
Join Us each week!
Sunday School with classes for all ages starts at 9:30 AM
Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. Pastor Joe’s message this week is titled “How Can I Know God Keeps His Promises?” The message is based on Genesis 15.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 2 Peter.
Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 PM for Bible Study. We are currently studying 2 Samuel.
Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 PM Family Movie Night and Soup Supper
Soups will be provided, please bring sandwiches and snacks or desserts to share.
Announcements, March 5, 2023
“Who Will Be King?” based on Genesis 14 will be Pastor Joe’s message this Sunday at 10:30 AM. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 2 Peter. Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM we are working our way through 2 Samuel. We invite you to join us for any or all of these services.
We will provide a pulled pork lunch for the Winchester High School Students on Monday, March 6. More volunteers are welcome!
Saturday, March 25 at 6:00 PM Family Movie Night and Soup Supper
Soups will be provided, please bring sandwiches and snacks or desserts to share.
Come Join Us!
Announcements, February 26, 2023
Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe’s message will be titled “What Do You Do While You Wait for Wisdom?”, based on Genesis 13: 1 - 18. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 2 Peter.
Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 PM Bring a friend for Food, Fellowship and Fun!
The Deacons will meet Monday, March 6 at 7:00 PM
Announcements, February 19, 2023
All men are invited to Jones House in Roodhouse, IL for Fellowship each Tuesday Morning at 7:00 AM.
This Sunday at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe’s message is based on Genesis 12: 10 - 20 and is titled “What Will Stop God’s plan in your Life?”. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 2 Peter. We also have Wednesday evening Bible Study, starting at 6:30 PM. We are currently going through the book of 2 Samuel. Hope you can join us sometime!
Saturday, February 25, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Catered by The Brass Door. Cost $15.00 each. Must be paid in advance.
Announcements, February 12, 2023
Abraham left home by faith. Sometimes he won, lost, stumbled, laughed, or battled. He always wandered, always waited, and sometimes wondered. He did it all by faith. "For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God" (Hebrews 11:10). Join us in our new series Pioneer as we learn to walk by faith in our journey toward the city of God.
Pastor Joe begins this new series with a message titled “What Does It Mean to Walk with God”. The sermon text is Genesis 11:27 - 12:9. Sunday evening we will continue the study of 2 Peter. Join us at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Additionally, each Sunday morning message is available on YouTube and shared to Facebook on Monday and both messages are available in podcast form on Spotify.
Saturday, February 25, at 6:00 PM. Catered by Brass Door. Cost $15.00. Sign up and pay in advance.
Monday, February 13th is Dave Allen’s birthday! Due to health issues he is unable to attend church and he misses being with the church family so much. We are sure he would appreciate a phone call or card even if it is late.
Announcements, February 5, 2023
This Sunday’s message is titled “How Much Is Enough?” and comes from Philippians 4: 10 - 23
This will be the last message from Philippians for a while. Next week we will begin a series called “Pioneer, Walking with Abraham”. Join us each week for a message from God’s Word!
Abraham left home by faith. Sometimes he won, lost, stumbled, laughed, or battled. He always wandered, always waited, and sometimes wondered. He did it all by faith. "For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God" (Hebrews 11:10). Join us in our new series Pioneer as we learn to walk by faith in our journey toward the city of God.
Pick up a baby bottle at church!
Save the Date
Adults Night Out! Saturday, February 25, details soon.
Announcements, January 29, 2023
Sunday morning at 10:30 AM; Pastor Joe’s message based on Philippians 4: 8 - 9 is titled “How Do We Live in the World?”
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM will be Stories and Songs. The theme this month is “My Favorite Bible Verse”. Come join us!
“Change for Hope” The Pregnancy Resource Center Baby Bottle Fund Raiser is now in progress. Pick up a baby bottle and fill it with change (or a check) and return it to the church by February 15.
Church members, please attend our Annual Business meeting Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM. Important business will be discussed, and Annual Reports being given.
Our next sermon series starts February 12 at 10:30 AM.
Announcements, January 22, 2023
Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30 AM. Pastor Joe will be using Philippians 4: 4-7 as his text when he speaks on “Where Do I Direct My Heart in Trials?”. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 2 Peter. We hope you will join us.
Sunday, January 29 at 6:00 PM - The theme this month is “My Favorite Bible Verse”. Please come share with us!
Our Annual Business meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM. Members of the church are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
Announcements, January 15, 2023
Pastor Joe’s message, “What Do I Do with this Conflict?”, is based on Philippians 4: 2 - 3. We hope you will be there at 10:30 AM to worship with us! We also have services on Sunday evening at 6:00 PM and Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Monday, January 23 we will be providing Free Lunch Monday for the Winchester High School. We are thankful to have the opportunity to provide this ministry to the 100+ students who attend.
Sunday, January 29 at 6:00 PM - The theme this month is “My Favorite Bible Verse”
Our Annual Business Meeting has been rescheduled to February 1 at 7:00 pm. Important business will be discussed so please attend.
Postponement
Due to illness in the church family, the church leadership has decided to postpone the Annual Business Meeting scheduled for tonight to next month. The Fellowship Meal will still be held as scheduled. Please spread the word!
Announcements, Jan. 1, 2023 Happy New Year
This New Year we will resume the study of Paul’s letters to the Philippians. Today’s message is based on Philippians 3: 17 - 4: 1 and is titled “What Difference Does Treasuring Christ Make?” We will observe The Lord’s Supper at the end of the service. There will be no evening worship service.
This will be a busy week at MBC, starting with Deacons Meeting at 7PM on Monday, January 2. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, we will enjoy a Fellowship Potluck meal at 6:30 PM followed by our Annual Business meeting at 7:30 PM. The ladies will have Food, Fun and Fellowship on Thursday, Jan. 5 starting at 6:30 PM. Bring a friend and join us for Ladies Night Out!