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Announcements, January 26, 2025

This week Pastor Joe’s message is based on Colossins 1: 9 - 14 and is titled “How Can I Walk Worthy of the Lord?”. Come join us at 10:30 for Morning Worship!

Our deacons will meet on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 PM. You may ask, what is a deacon?
According to Article 2, Section 2D of our church constiturion “The church will have an ordained Deacon Board which is subject to the will of the church. It shall be the duty of the Deacons to assist the Pastor in the ordinances, to provide emblems for the Lord’s Supper, to use the alms of the church for the relief of the destiture and needy members, and to perform such other duties as the New Testament teaches. They shall aid the Pastor in all matters of discipline and in examinations of applicants for church membership. They will be watchful at all times to maintain the high spiritual level of the church, as referred to in the book of Acts chapter 6. The Deacon Board will be responsible for a supply pastor.”
We are blessed to have a deacon board who meet these criteria and who get together and pray for the needs of our church family each month.

**Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 PM**
**Ladies Night Out**
**Join us for Food Fun and Fellowship**

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Announcements, January 19, 2025

As they do every year, the Pregnancy Resource Center has a Baby Bottle Campaign to raise funds to provide care and support to mothers and families. Baby Bottles are available on the back counter for you to fill with change, bills or checks. Please be praying about what God would have you do.

Pastor Joe is beginning a new series today based on the book of Colossians. The series is divided into 4 sessions which will be divided throughout the year. Today’s message is titled “How Does God Normally Work?”. It is based on Colossians 1: 1 - 8. Come join us at 10:30 each Sunday morning for worship service or come and 9:30 and take in Sunday School, too. We have classes for all ages and variety of interests.

Be careful out there as there is still a lot of packed snow/ice in some places.

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Announcements, January 12, 2025

This year got off to a snowy start so we had to cancel services last Sunday. We still have some piles of snow at the end of our parking area but unless we get a lot more snow we will have our regular church services this Sunday and Pastor Joe will cover the things he intended for this past Sunday. His message will be titled “How Do I Learn to Pray?” The text for this message is Matthew 8: 5 - 13 ESV. Come join us at 10:30 AM. We will abserve Communion at the end of the service!

Tonight, Wednesday, January 8 is our Annual Business Meeting all members have an oportunity to take part in making decisions about the running of our church. Come at 6:30 for a potluck meal and 7:30 for the meeting.

Saturday, January 11 from 2 - 4 PM will be a Baby Shower for Pastor Joe and Emma and their baby girl in the Fellowship Hall.

Monday, January 13 is Free Lunch Monday when we serve lunch to around 100 students from Winchester High School. They enjoy our pulled pork lunch and we enjoy being able to share a short devotional with them.

Next Sunday will be the beginning of the Baby Bottle Drive to raise money for the Living Alternatives, Pregnancy Resource Center. You will be able to pick up a baby bottle then to fill with your loose change, bills or check as you see fit.

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Announcements, January 5, 2025

We are observing a Church Wide Week of Prayer from January 6 - 12. Here are some suggestions for you to pray for each day.

Pastor Joe will kick this week off with a message titled “How Do I Learn to Pray?” The sermon text is Matthew 8: 5 – 13. Join us in praying!

Monday, January 6 at 7:00 PM is Deacons Meeting

Wednesday, January 8 6:30 PM Wednesday Meal Potluck 7:30 PM Annual Business meeting This is a very important meeting. Annual reports will be given. We will be voting for a new deacon and the slate of officers and teachers for the year 2025. Members are encouraged to attend!

Saturday, January 11 from 2 - 4 Baby Shower for Pastor Joe and Emma’s baby girl in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Walmart and Amazon.

On Monday, January 13 we will provide Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School. The kids enjoy the meal and we are able to provide a short devotianal.

Missionary Spotlight - Jurgen & Sherri Notz “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? So it is written, ”How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news?” Romans 10: 14 – 15

Jurgen is a native of Germany who, with his American wife Sherri, serve in Munsingen, Germany. They have been church planters for 38 years. Their son is following in their steps and becoming a church planter in Germany. They sponsor several large evangelistic meetings each year. They have been renovating their building to provide much needed space but also need to replace a furnace so funds are tight. They are praying that the funds will be provided.

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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024

**Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Tonight at 6:00 PM! Come join us!**

Announcements, December 29, 2024

Have you ever wondered, “Where Does God’s King Lead from Here?” Pastor Joe’s Sunday morning message will help answer that question. The Sermon Text is Philippians 2: 1 - 11. At 6:00 PM we will continue the learn “What Does the Cross Have to Tell Us?”

We will start the New Year off with a busy couple of weeks.

The Ladies Night Out group will have a Painting Party on January 2 starting at 6:30 PM. All Ladies are invited to join in for Food, Fun and Fellowship. We need to know by Dec. 29 if you are coming so we are sure to have enough supplies.

This year, we are going to set aside the first full week of the year, January 5 through January 11, to pray together for ourselves, our families, our church, and our world.

Our Deacons will meet on Monday, January 6 at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, January 8 will be our Annual Business meeting!

At 6:30 PM we start the evenong with our Wednesday Meal Potluck followed at 7:30 PM by the Business meeting where annual reports will be given. We will be voting for a new deacon and the slate of officers and teachers for the year 2025. Members are encouraged to attend!

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Announcements, December 22, 2024

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM for Pastor Joe’s message titled “Do You Worship What Everyone Else Worships?” based on Micah 5: 1 - 8. We will be singing old favorite Christmas hymns as well as some of the more recent ones. Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM with classes for all ages.

Sunday Evening we will open the floor for Christmas memories, favorite songs, poems or testemonies.

Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 PM on December 24.

There will be no Wednesday Activities on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. We will observe our regular schedule for services on Sunday, December 29.

We have set aside the first full week of 2025 to pray together for ourselves, our families, our church, and our world. Look for a prayer guide as we get closer to the new year.

**Ladies Night Out is Jan. 2 at 6:30 PM**. We will have a *painting party*. Let Rhonda know by Dec. 29 if you plan to attend so enough supplies will be available.
**Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:30 PM** Wednesday Meal Potluck **7:30 PM** Annual Business meeting. Annual reports will be given. We will be voting for a new deacon and the slate of officers and teachers for the year 2025. Members please attend!

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Announcements, Dec 8, 2024

Sunday morning’s message based on Isaiah 9: 1 - 7 will be titled “Where Do You Find Your Joy?” Come join us at 10:30 AM.

We will have a float in the Winchester Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair and ride with us or watch and cheer us on.

Wednesday, December 18 at 2:30 PM We will be passing out gifts at the school bus stop. Come get a blessing from this outreach!

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Announcements, December 1, 2024

The wise men knew that a king was coming. The people knew a king was coming. King Herod knew a king was coming. How did they know? What would the king be like? This Christmas, we are going to look at what God said Christ would be and do. We will see what difference it makes to us that Jesus is king at Christmas. Come with us as we join the wise men seeking the king.
This week we start at the beginning with Pastor Joe’s message titled “Are You Waiting on God this Christmas?”. The sermon text is Genesis 49: 8 - 12. Come join us at 10:30 Sunday morning or watch on YouTube on Monday or later.

The first three of the special Christmas activities are as follows:

Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out, White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a favorite dessert or snack to share.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:30PM Winchester Christmas Parade Line Up at 5:30 at Daws. Bring a lawn chair and ride on the float.

Thursday, December 12 from 6 – 8 PM You are invited to Cocoa and Carols at the parsonage.

This month’s Missionary Spotlight Four Corners Home for Children, located in Farmington, New Mexico provides both short-and long-term housing for children in need. They also provide housing and support for a limited number of mothers with children. They provide needed items to the surrounding Navajo communities and work with native ministers. We have supported them for many years. Luke 9:48 Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf, welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.”

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Announcements, November 24, 2024

This week, Pastor Joe will be concluding his “I Am” series with a message titled “What Difference Does It Make that Jesus Is God?” based on John 18: 1 - 11. We invite you to join us at 10:30 AM for this message. You are also invited to the Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 PM.

**Tusday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 PM** is our annual Praise and Pie Fellowship. Come share your favorite Fall dessert and join us in praising God for all He has done this year. There will be no Wednesday Evening Bible Study this week.

Starting next Sunday - The wise men knew that a king was coming. The people knew a king was coming. King Herod knew a king was coming. How did they know? What would the king be like? This Christmas, we are going to look at what God said Christ would be and do. We will see what difference it makes to us that Jesus is king at Christmas. Come with us as we join the wise men seeking the king.

Ladies are invited to be here Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 PM for the Ladies Night Out, White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a White Elephant gift to exchange and your favorite Holiday snack or dessert to share. Be prepared for lots of laughs!
We will be participating in the Winchester Christmas Parade again this year. The parade steps off from Daws parking lot at 6:30 PM on Saturday, Dec. 7. Come enjoy the fun!

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Announcements, November 17, 2024

Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party was a great success. We packed a total of 141 boxes! Thanks so much to all who donated items and helped pack boxes. A special thanks to Andrea, Tom and Carol for all the extra work you have done throughout the year to make this such a success.

This Sunday morning Pastor Joe will base his message on John 8. Come at 10:30 AM to hear what he has to teach us from this chapter. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will continue his series titled “The Cross Has Spoken”.

Tuesday Nov. 26 at 6:30 PM will be our annual Praise and Pie Fellowship! Come share your favorite Fall dessert and join us in praising God for all He has done this year. Invite your friends!

There will be no Bible Study on Wednesday Evening, November 27.

**Set asside some time during your busy holiday prep for the first of our ways to celebrate the Christmas Season!**

Ladies Night Out, White Elephant Gift Exchange will be Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30. Please bring a favorite holiday snack or dessert to share.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 PM we will participate in the Winchester Hometown Christmas Parade. More details about these and more activities to come later.

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Announcements, November 10, 2024

We are thankful for all our veterans and the sacrifices they all made to keep our country free!
**God Bless America!**

We will be packing Operation Christmas Child Boxes during Sunday School time this week. Join us at 9:30 AM to have some breakfast and help us pack all that has been accumulated this year. Everything will be furnished!

During worshship service this week Pastor Joe will give a message titled “How to Defeat Your Fear” based on John 6: 16 - 21. Hope you can join us at 10:30 for this message. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM he will continue his series, “The Cross Has Spoken”. Youth group will also meet then.

Tuesday Nov. 26 at 6:30 PM will be our annual Praise and Pie Fellowship! Come share your favorite Fall dessert and join us in praising God for all He has done this year.

Invite your friends!

There will be no Bible Study on Wednesday Evening, November 27.

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Announcements, November 3, 2024

Trunk or Treat was a great success! We had at least 15 groups set up and well over 100 people came to visit us!

“As for me and my house, We will serve the Lord!”

**Deacons Meeting** is Mon. Nov. 4 at 7:00 PM
**Ladies Night Out** is Thurs, Nov. 7 at 6:30 PM
**Sat. Nov. 9 - Packing Party Prep Day** Come any time between 9 and 5 to help organize and set up for the Packing Party.
**Sunday, Nov. 10 starting at 9:30 AM Operation Christmas Child Packing Party** Everything Furnished, Breakfast Available!

Spotlight on Missions! **Living Alternatives, Pregnancy Resource Center:**

Living Alternatives is a biblically based ministry that affirms the value of the unborn by providing opportunities for growth, development, and stability for women and families. The Baby Bottle Campaign is one of the ways we have supported them for around 20 years. Curbside Care is their most recent activity. This resource provides basic care essentials for men and women along with baby items. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Psalm 127: 3

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Announcements, October 27, 2024

Join us this Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM as we study John 15: 1 -10. Sunday evening we meet at 6:00 PM. The Youth will also meet at that time.

**Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Trunk or Treat in the Manchester Park parking lot. Everyone invited!**

Remember to turn your clocks back Saturday Evening, Nov. 2.

Please have your donated items at the church by Sunday, November 3!

Saturday, November 9 Packing Party Prep Day. Come any time between 9 and 5 to help organize and set up.

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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party On Sunday, November 10 starting at 9:30 AM!

Breakfast Available! Everything Furnished!

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Announcements, October 20, 2024

Join us Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM for Pastor Joe’s message titled, “How Do I Calm My Troubled Heart?” Sunday Evening at 6:00 PM we will learn more of what the cross has to teach us. The Youth Group will meet at the same time.

Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 PM the Ladies Bible Study will discuss Abigail, another “Woman of Faith from the Old Testament”.

Monday, October 28 is Free Lunch Monday where we serve a noon meal to the students at Winchester High School. They love our Pulled Pork Meals but we need help providing cookies for them. Please sigh up if you can donate a couple of dozen cookies for that day.

Come enjoy the fun at Manchester Baptist Church Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. If you would like to set up you are welcome to do that too.

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Announcements, October 13, 2024

Join us at 10:30 AM Sunday morning. Pastor Joe will continue his "I AM" series with a message will be based on John 11: 21 - 27. We will observe Communion at the end of the service. Sunday Evening Worship and Youth Group both start at 6:00 PM.

This week on Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 PM, The Ladies Bible Study “Women of Faith from the Old Testiment will continue. This week we will be studying Hannah.

Monday, October 28 we will be providing lunch to the kids at Winchester High School. We could use some more volunteers to serve the meal. Contact the church if you have questions.

The community is invited to set up with us in the church parking lot.

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Announcements, October 6, 2024

**Pastor Joe and family are on vacation this week so speaking in his stead is Randy Cooper, one of our deacons. Randy will be the speaker during both the Sunday morning and evening service.**

Our Deacons will meet on Oct. 7 at 7:00 PM

October 9 from 9 – 10 AM The Scout County Health Department will be offering Flu Shots in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your insurance card and don’t be late because they have a busy schedule!

Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 PM is our Ladies Bible Study, “Women of Faith from the Old Testement”.

**Saturday, October 19** **Family Fall Festivle** Visit, Play Games, Weiner Roast We will eat at 5:00 PM Chili, soup and hotdogs & buns provided. Please bring desserts or other goodies to share.
**Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Trunk or Treat** **You don’t have to decorate a car. If you just want to come pass out candy that is fine.**

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Announcements, September 29, 2024

Today we continue the "I AM" series with the text of John 10. Pastor Joe's sermon title is "What Kind of Shepherd Is Jesus?" Join us for Worship Service at 10:30 AM. Tonight at 6:00 PM, we will sing some old favorite hymns and open the floor for you to give a testemony, sing a song or tell a favorite memory of what God has done for you.

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Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM is our quarterly potluck meal followed at 7:30 PM by the Quarterly Business Meeting.

Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 PM is Ladies Night Out. Join us for food fun and fellowship! Ladies Bible Study resumes next week.

On October 9 from 9 – 10 AM Scott County Health Department will be administering Flu Shots in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your insurance cards! Don’t be late because they have a busy schedule!

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Announcements, September 22, 2024

**At 10:30 Sunday morning, Pastor Joe will teach us about another "I AM" statement of Christ. The title of his message is "Who Leads God's People?".**
We will have no Sunday Evening Service this week! Instead you are invited to attend the Community Concert in Central Park in Jacksonville, IL. featuring Tasha Layton. Activities start at 4:30 PM with several local preformers and Tasha will take the stage at 6:15. Food trucks will be available. Take your lawn chairs!
**Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 PM the Ladies Bible Study** ***“Women of Faith from the Old Testament” will feature Rahab. We hope you will join us.***
On Fifth Sundays, we do Sunday Evening Service a little differently. You will be given the oportunity to give your testemony, tell a little story about something that had an inpact on your life, read a poem or anything else the Lord lays on your heart. You may also just listen and enjoy singing some old favorite hymns. See you at 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 29 for "Stories and Songs".

We are collecting Games and Crafts for the OCC shoeboxes this month. Two more months and it will be Shoebox Packing Day!

Wednesday, Oct. 2 will be our Quarterly Wednesday Meal and Business Meeting. We will enjoy a potluck meal at 6:30 PM and start the Business Meeting at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to the Meal and members of the church are especially encouraged to attend the Business Meeting.