Announcements, September 1, 2024
For this, our last Summer in the Paslms message for this year, Pastor Joe will be speaking about "What Does Sickness Have to Teach Me?" based on Psalms 38. Join us at 10:30 AM. We will have no Evening Service this week.
Next week we’ll begin a new series titled “I AM!” Come learn more about who Jesus is.
Bread. Light. Door. Shepherd. Resurrection. Way. Vine. Join us this fall as we hear Jesus explain who he is and what that means for each of us.
On Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out will resume! Come bring a friend and enjoy Food, Fun and Fellowship. All ladies High School age and up are welcome.
On Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 AM we are planning a Work Day at the Church. Come help spruce up the inside and outside of our building. If you are into decluttering, we need your help with some closets.
During the month of September we are collecting Games and Crafts for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes! You are welcome to donate cash or other items at any time.
Announcements, August 25, 2024
Starting Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 PM, Ladies Bible Study “Women of Faith from the Old Testament”. Each Thursday night except first Thursday of each month when we have Ladies Night Out.
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Pastor Joe’s Sunday Morning message from Psalm 37 is titled “How Do I Respond when Wicked People Win?” Join us at 10:30 AM and again at 6:00 PM when he will continue his series about “What Does the Cross Have to Teach Us?”
On Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out will resume! Come bring a friend and enjoy Food, Fun and Fellowship. All ladies High School age and up are welcome.
Announcements, August 18, 2024
“Which Way Will You Live?” Pastor Joe’s message at 10:30 AM based on Psalm 36 may help you decide. Come join us!
Wednesday, August 21st at 2:30 PM Come join us at the Bus Stop Giveaway to start the school year. We are going to meet the bus at the park and give away popsicles.
Ladies Night Out will resume on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM ! Come bring a friend and enjoy Food, Fun and Fellowship. All ladies High School age and up are welcome.
This month we are collecting school supplies for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes! Thanks for your help!
Announcements, August 11, 2024
"All churches are epic successes full of the eternal, invincible quality of the kingdom of God when they treasure Jesus' gospel and follow him."
Jared Wilson, The Pastor's Justification.
This Sunday at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe will base his sermon titled, “How Do I Face Unjust Accusations?” on Psalms 35. At 6:00 PM he will continue his series titled “The Cross Has Spoken”. We hope you can join us!
Then take a breath! Winchester Schools start on August 15!
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Come join us Wednesday, August 21st at 2:30 PM for a Bus Stop Giveaway to start the school year. We are going to meet the bus at the park and give away popsicles.
Please pray for all our students, teachers, aides, administrators, and school support staff.
Announcements, August 4, 2024
MISSION SPOTLIGHT
Roger and Susan Peterson have been missionaries in France since 1980. Some of their adult children are also working as missionaries. Church-planting is the main focus of the Petersons. They have started many churches during their years in France. This year the Peterson’s have a special opportunity for outreach since the Olympic Games are being held in Paris. They will be directly involved in several organized onsite outreaches during the games. They request prayers for “The Lord’s protection for all the mission organizations and churches.” Also pray that their outreach during the Olympics will launch a fruitful season of church-planting in France and generate a deepening partnership among churches as they share the Gospel Message in their various communities.
Psalm 67: 1 - 2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us - so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. - - - - - - - - -
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 and worship service at 10:30. This week’s Summer in the Psalms message helps us find out “Who Is the Hero of Your Stories?”.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will learn more about “What Does the Cross Have to Teach Us?”
Don’t forget, you are also invited to Wednesday night Bible Study and Prayer that starts at 6:30 PM.
Announcements, July 28, 2024
This week, many of us are resting after a successful Vacation Bible School! We hope the children enjoyed it as much as the leaders did. Our main purpose, as always, is to further the knowledge of the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ. If you don’t have a church home we invite you to join us at 9:30 AM for Sunday School followed at 10:30 for Worship Service.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor joe continues his Summer in the Psalms series with a message based on Psalm 33, titled “What Is the Mightiest Power in Your Life?”
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will continue his series titled “The Cross Has Spoken”. During our special prayer time we will pray through church directory then go out for ice cream at The Heavenly Delight in Murrayville. If you have a special prayer request, please get it to Pastor Joe ahead of time.
Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM the Deacons will meet.
Announcements, July 21, 2024
Destination Dig Vacation Bible School is well underway!
Each day this year, a different, older member of our congregation is praying for us after the pledges to the flags and the Bible.
Bible story about Jesus using mud to heal the blind man.
Fun games and crafts each day! Maybe these two are having too much fun?
Yummy snacks!
Join us this Sunday evening, July 21 at 6:00 PM for a recap of the songs and all that we are learning! There will be cookies!
Sunday morning Pastor Joe will use Jeremiah 29 as the basis for his message titled “How Do I Follow God in Every Circumstance?”.
Announcements, July 14, 2024
This week’s message from Psalms 32 is titled “What Should Do When I Sin?” Come join us in a time of worship, praise, and learning starting at 9:30 for Sunday School, 10:30 for Morning Worship and again at 6:00 when Pastor Joe will continue his series, “The Cross Has Spoken”.
We are excited to “Unearth the Truth about Jesus” this week at Vacation Bible School. We have classes, activities and fun for ages preschool to sixth grade, all at no expense to you. Bring or send the young people in your life!
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This July, we're praying for our missionaries to Pakistan. Pakistan is 95% Muslim, but Christians are free to worship.
Pray for:
· Outreach to young people. 1/3 of the people are under 18 years old. Pray that they will hear and respond to the gospel.
· Outreach to Muslims. Pray that Christians will reach out with the gospel and not be afraid of their Muslim neighbors.
· The church to be able to buy their building. They are in a good place in the city, and they would like to buy their building.
If you would like to know more about Manchester Baptist Church and the missionaries we help support around the world, come visit us in the little village of Manchester, IL, out in the middle of the corn and bean fields..
Announcements, July 7, 2024
Our Mission Spotlight this month is on Simon and Elizabeth Jacob.
Simon is a native of Pakistan, who attended Baptist Bible College with his wife Elizabeth who is American. After college they went to Karachi, Pakistan where they have developed many ways of reaching out to the people in the area. They have been instrumental in the formation of various churches in Pakistan. Their older children are becoming church workers on their own.
Corinthians 15: 58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
This Sunday morning, Pastor Joe will continue Summer in the Psalms with a message based on Psalm 31. It is titled “What Do I Do If It Is Not Easy to Trust God?” Sunday evening at 6:00 PM Pastor Joe will speak about how “The Cross Has Spoken”.
Our Last day of Fun In the Park is Tuesday, July 9. Kids of all ages are invited to join us for Games and Refreshments from 10 am - 12 noon.
July 15 - 19 from 9 - 11 AM VBS for kids ages preschool through 6th grade.
Announcements, June 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Roger Renner 1951 - 2024
Sadly we have lost another great asset to our church and community. Roger Renner was a deacon and Sunday School teacher as well as a friendly face and a person who was always ready with a funny quip. We offer our deepest sympathy to Peggy, Shannon, Jason and the rest of the family. Visitation is Friday, June 28 from 4:00PM - 7:00 PM at Daws Family Funeral Home, 657 N. Main, Winchester, IL 62694 and the funeral is tomorrow here at the church at 11:00 AM.
This Sunday Pastor Joe will continue “Summer in the Psalms” with a message based on Psalm 30. At 6:00 PM we will have a service based on “Prayer” then have an ice cream Social afterward. Please join us.
Monday, July 1 at 7:00 PM our Deacons will meet.
Fun In the Park continues this Tuesday, July 2 from 10:00 AM until Noon.
Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30 PM we will have a Wednesday Meal Potluck followed by an important Business Meeting at 7:30 PM.
On July 15 - 19 kids ages preschool through 6th grade are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School.
Free Crafts, Recreation, Music, Bible Stories and Snacks from 9 - 11 AM each day.
Announcements, June 23, 2024
This Sunday morning, Pastor Joe will base his message on Psalm 29. The title of the message is “Who Do You Worship? Join us at 9:30 for Sunday School and 10:30 for worship service. Sunday evening at 6:00 pm we will continue the Series “The Cross Has Spoken”
Sunday evening, June 30 at 6:00 PM will be a special prayer evening with an ice cream social following the service.
Announcements, June 16, 2024
This summer we return to the Psalms together. The Psalms are unlike much of the rest of the Bible. It's not stories to learn from, statements to believe, or lessons to apply. The Psalms invite us to sing, to bring our hopes and griefs, and get caught up in what God is doing. Join us!
This Sunday morning’s message is based on Psalm 28 and is titled “How Do I Respond in Wicked Times?”
“Fun in the Park” Coming Soon!! Games and Refreshments from 10 am - 12 noon. Tuesday, June 25 - Treasure Hunt Tuesday, July 2 - Chalk Drawing Contest Tuesday, July 9 - Bounce house
Sunday evening, June 30 at 6:00 PM will be a special time of prayer with an ice cream social following the service.
July 15 - 19 from 9 - 11 AM VBS for kids ages preschool through 6th grade.
Sunday evening July 21 at 6 PM will be a VBS wrap up program instead of evening service.
Announcements, June 9, 2024
Sunday Morning at 10:30, Pastor Joe will continue the “Dear Philemon” series with a message titled “What Motivates Joyful Obedience?” based on Philemon verses 8 - 25. Sunday evening at 6:00 we will start a new series of study titled “The Cross Has Spoken” Please join us.
Remember you can find past messages on our website, YouTube, Facebook or as a podcast.
This Month at MBC!
Thanks for the donations to Operation Christmas Child last month. Keep up the good work! If you didn’t get the flier in last week’s bulletin, there are more on the back counter. This month we are collecting things like quality toys, tools and music makers.
Prep work is underway for VBS. We still could use some helpers. Please sign up!
As a prelude to VBS we will have “Fun in the Park” each Tuesday, June 25, July 2 and July 9. We will have Games and Refreshments available from 10 - 12 noon.
July 15 - 19 from 9 - 11 AM will be VBS for kids ages preschool through 6th grade.
Sunday evening, July 21 at 6:00 PM will be a VBS wrap up program instead of evening service.
Sunday, June 30 will be a special prayer evening with an ice cream social following the service.
Announcements, June 2, 2024
Philemon is not simply a letter about what one man 2000 years ago should do with his slave who wronged him. It is a letter about how every Christian should apply the gospel to our lives and relationships. Join us as we answer the question "What should I do with the grace of God?"
Today’s message titled “How Does Christ Change My Relationships?” is taken from Philemon verses 1 - 7. Join us at 10:30 AM.
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Luke 24: 25 Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the profits wrote in scriptures.”
Jacob and Makenzie Goble: The newest missionaries that we support are planting a church in Lebanon, IL, the home of McKendree University. They have been there for three years and are making headway in an area that had no evangelistic churches in the area. In April they purchased a building that will soon be their church meeting place.
Monday June 2 at 7:00 PM Deacons Meeting
The Ladies Night Out group will not meet again until September!
Saturday, June 8 from 2 - 4 PM Open House Retirement Celebration Honoring Rhonda Wahl in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited!
COME JOIN US!
FUN IN THE MANCHESTER COMMUNITY PARK
Preschool through 6th grade.
Tuesday June 25th - Treasure Hunt Tuesday July 2nd - Chalk Drawing Contest Tuesday July 9th - Surprise Fun
Free Games & refreshments from 10:00-12:00. Bring a friend!!
July 15 - 19 from 9 - 11 AM
Classes for ages Preschool through 6th grade.
Crafts, recreation, music, Bible stories and snacks.
EVERYTHING IS FREE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Announcements, May 12, 2024 Happy Mother’s Day
This Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will use Ezra chapter 8 as the basis for his message titled “How Can I Know I Am on the Right Track?” There will be no Sunday Evening Service.
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Starting on Sunday evening May 19, we will spend one evening each month concentrating more on prayer. Following this month’s service we will have a banana split social in the Fellowship Hall. Don’t miss it!
May 27 at 10:00 AM Memorial Day Service at the Cemetery
June 1 from 5 - 7 PM Pork Chop Supper to benefit the Manchester Cemetery
Announcements, May 5, 2024
Today We Welcome Richard Nations! Richard is the Association Mission Strategist for the Sandy Creek Baptist Association.
This morning, Richard’s message titled “Let’s Go fishing” is taken from Luke 5: 1 - 11. This evening he will bring a message from Daniel 1 titled “Remain Faithful in Times of Adversity”. We hope you can join us!
Starting on Sunday evening May 19, we will spend one evening each month concentrating more on prayer. Following the service we will have a banana split social in the Fellowship Hall. Don’t miss it!
Save the Dates Memorial Day Service in Manchester Cemetery at 10:00 AM on May 27 Pork Chop Supper to benefit the Cemetery Association, June 1 from 5 - 7 PM in the Manchester Community Park.
Announcements, April 28, 2024
Sunday morning’s message is titled “How Do I Live While I Am Waiting?” and is based on Ezra chapter 7. Sunday evening we will continue studying the book of Jude.
Thursday, May 2 is World Day of Prayer! Our church doors will be unlocked from 5:30 AM to around 8:00 PM. You are encouraged to come and pray at the altar. There will be lists of suggested prayer requests. Come take advantage of this privilege we have.
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Our ladies have two opportunities to enjoy time with each other this week! Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 PM is Ladies Night Out. Come for fun, food and fellowship!
Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 AM The ladies of the church are invited to a brunch to celebrate Renlee Cooper. Contact Lori for more information.
Sunday May 5 , Richard Nations will be our Guest Speaker while Pastor Joe is on vacation.
Announcements, April 21, 2024
This Sunday at 10:30 AM Pastor Joe will continue his Ezra Series with a message titled “How Does God’s Character Change Tuesday’s Worries?”. This message is based on Ezra chapters 5 & 6. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of the book of Jude. Come join us!
Remember, each Wednesday at 6:30 PM we have Bible Study and Prayer. We are currently studying the Book of Daniel.
Saturday, April 27 at 9:00 AM Come enjoy the fellowship as you help with some chores around the church.
Announcements, April 14, 2024
Ezra is the story of God's people returning, rebuilding, and renewing. Join us as we learn that God doesn't give up on his people or his promises.
This week, Pastor Joe’s message, based on Ezra chapters 3 - 4, is titled “Where Did All These Challenges Come From”. Come join us at 10:30 AM. At 6:00 PM we will continue the study of the Book of Jude.
Dig Deeper into the Bible!
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Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 PM, the Ladies Bible Study group will study the last part of the book of Esther.
To conclude our Esther Bible Study series, we will have an “Esther Banquet” and watch the Esther movie, straight from the Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson. It will be on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 PM. If you attended the Bible Study class thus far and plan to attend the banquet, please let Rhonda know.
Help Support Westfair Christian Academy and enjoy a great meal!
Dates are set! This year VBS will be held from July 15 through 19 from 9 - 11 AM.
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Lead up activities will be held the three preceding Tuesdays from 11 - 12 noon in the park.
Easter Sunday Worship Announcements, March 31, 2024
Join us as we celebrate! During the Sunrise Service at 6:30 AM, Pastor Joe will base his message on C. H. Spurgeon’s “The Stone Rolled Away” with Matthew 28:2 being the scripture text.
You are invited to stay for breakfast following the service!
Our Easter Worship Service will begin at 10:30 AM with Pastor Joe’s message being titled “Why Should I Follow Jesus from the Tomb?” based on Mark 16: 1 - 8
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Coming Up this Week!
Monday, April 1 at 7:00 PM ~ Deacon’s Meeting
Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 PM ~ Wednesday Meal & Quarterly Business Meeting
Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 PM ~ Ladies Night Out
