Announcements, December 3, 2023
This mornings message based on Exodus 19 is titled “What Do I Need to be Near God?” Come join us as we celebrate this Christmas Season!
Welcome Team Members Are Needed!
If you are interested, meet in front of the sanctuary following this morning’s service.
Deacons will hold their monthly meeting, Monday, December 4 at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM
Come enjoy our White Elephant Gift Exchange! Supper provided! Bring your favorite Christmas Dessert or Snack to share.
Announcements, November 26, 2023
This week at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will kick off the Christmas Season with his new series, “Immanuel, God with Manchester”. This weeks message will be based on Genesis 3. Come enjoy some good old Christmas Carols and a good message.
The Winchester Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 2 with decorating starting at 4:00 PM at the fairgrounds. Parade kicks off at 7:00 PM.
The Deacons will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM
All Ladies Invited! Bring a friend!
We will have supper provided but bring your favorite Christmas Dessert or Snack to share.
Our annual White Elephant Gift Exchange is always a time of laughter and fellowship! Come Join Us!
Here is our complete Holiday Schedule!
Announcements, November 12, 2023
We are excited to have 93 boxes packed so far for Operation Christmas Child! All boxes need to be back to the church by this Sunday, November 12.
Join us at 9:30 AM for Sunday School and 10:30 AM for Pastor Joe’s message this week titled, “How Will the World Decide About Jesus?”. It is based on John 17: 20 - 23. Sunday Evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 1 John.
Our Mission Spotlight will be on the Unreached People Groups in China.
November 22 at 6:30 PM. Pie and Praise Fellowship
December 2, Winchester Christmas Parade.
We need donations of candy to pass out and people to walk in the parade and pass it out. See someone in the Youth Group if you can help.
Announcements, November 5, 2023
Come help us pack Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes during Sunday School time; 9:30 - 10:15 AM.
Pastor Joe’s message this week is titled “What Three Things Does Jesus Pray for His Disciples?”. It is based on John 17: 13 - 19. In the evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 1 John.
Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM, the Deacons will have their monthly meeting.
Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30 PM
Pie and Praise Fellowship
No Wednesday Evening Bible Study this week.
Announcements, October 29, 2023
Sunday morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe’s message is titled “Why Is Jesus’ Going Away Good News?”. Join us as we study John 17: 6 - 12.
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Tomorrow, October 30 is Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School students. Come help us serve a crowd favorite, Pulled Pork sandwiches.
November 2 at 6:30 PM is Ladies Night Out. We will be doing a fall craft after we eat. Join us!
Don’t forget to change your clocks! Saturday night November 4
Sunday, November 5, 9:30 AM
Pack-A-Shoebox Party - In the Fellowship Hall
Items will be available for you to pack in shoeboxes or you may help the children. Everyone is invited to participate but Adult Classes will be available as usual if you prefer.
Announcements, October 22, 2023
Sunday, Oct. 22 starting at 4:00 PM
Family Fall Festival
Enjoy Games for the Kids & Fellowship for the Adults! Invite Your Friends!
We will eat at 5:30 PM.
Join us for the fun!
Monday, October 30 We will be providing Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School!
Sunday, November 5, 9:30 AM
Help us pack boxes at the Pack-A-Shoebox Party in the Fellowship Hall!
Announcements, October 15, 2023
Family Fall Festival Sunday Oct. 22 starting at 4:00 PM
Bring a lawn chair and dessert to share.
Enjoy Games for the Kids & Fellowship for the Adults! Invite Your Friends!
We will eat at 5:30 PM.
We will be providing Free Lunch Monday for Winchester High School students on Monday, October 30. A sign-up sheet is on the board if you would be able to provide a couple dozen cookies, bagged two per bag, if possible. We expect to serve about 100 kids.
Announcements, October 8, 2023
Our guest speaker this Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM is Richard Nations, the Association Mission Strategist for Sandy Creek Baptist Association. Come join us!!
Fall Is Coming!
Remember, Flu Shots will be available in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, October 11 from 9-10 AM. Bring your insurance card and don’t be late! The nurses are on a tight schedule.
Sunday Oct. 22 starting at 4:00 PM
Family Fall Festival
Bring a lawn chair and dessert to share.
Enjoy Games for the Kids & Fellowship for the Adults! Invite Your Friends!
We will eat at 5:30 PM.
Announcements, October 1, 2023
Join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM for Pastor Joe’s message titled ”How Do I improve My Relationships at Home?” based on Ephesians 6. We will observe Communion at the end of the service. In the evening, during our service starting at 6:00 PM, we will continue our study of 1 John.
Mon, Oct. 2 at 7:00 PM The Deacons will meet.
Wed, Oct. 4 starting at 6:30 PM
Fellowship Potluck Meal followed at 7:30 PM by Quarterly Business Meeting
Thurs, Oct. 5 at 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out! Come join us for a furnished meal, fun and fellowship!
Wed, Oct. 11 from 9-10 AM
Flu Shots available in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your insurance card and don’t be late.
Sun. Oct. 22 starting at 4:00 PM
Family Fall Festival - Bring a lawn chair and dessert to share. Enjoy Games for the Kids & Fellowship for the Adults! Invite Your Friends! We will eat at 5:30 PM.
Announcements, September 24, 2023
This Sunday morning’s message, a continuation of the Hope series, is titled “What Does the Gospel Have to Do with My Family?”. The scripture reference is Ephesians 2: 1 - 10. Sunday evening’s message is titled “How to Pray a Gospel Centered Prayer?” We hope you will join us in person or will check Youtube or Facebook on Monday for these messages.
We celebrate with the people of Rooted Community Church in Lebanon, IL as they celebrate their First Anniversary as a church!
Announcements, September 17, 2023
If you are an adult who has not previously been attending Sunday School, Stanley and Cathy Jo Wahl may have just the class for you. Join them at 9:30 for this new class.
This week’s message in the “Hope” series is titled “How Do I Get Wisdom from My Relationships?” and is based on Proverbs 1: 7 - 9. Services start at 10:30 AM.
Scott County Health Dept. will be offering Flu Shots on Wed. Oct. 11 from 9 to 10 AM. in our Fellowship Hall. Don’t be late!
Announcements, September 10, 2023
Thursday Evening, September 7 at 6:30 PM. Ladies, come for an evening of food, fun and fellowship!
Home. It holds the greatest joys and sometimes the deepest hurts. It is where our real self shows up and bumps up against other real selves. At home, we face selfishness, doubt, and anger. All of us need forgiveness and need to forgive. Single or married; children or none; young or old. What good news is there for your home? What hope does God have for you? Join us, Sundays in September at 10:30 AM!
This Sunday’s message, based on Deuteronomy 6: 4 - 25, is titled “What Makes a Christian Home Different?” Come join us at 10:30 to learn more and again at 6:00 PM as we continue the study of 1 John.
Announcements, September 3, 2023
Six Steps to Encouragement
Do you ever wonder what your gifts are? What difference you can make? Or why God saved you? We are doing a new study on Wednesday nights starting August 30th that helps answer these questions. I believe this study calls us to see God, ourselves, and the world differently and begin to live out God's goal for our lives together.
Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30 PM each week.
Home. It holds the greatest joys and sometimes the deepest hurts. It is where our real self shows up and bumps up against other real selves. At home, we face selfishness, doubt, and anger. All of us need forgiveness and need to forgive. Single or married; children or none; young or old. What good news is there for your home? What hope does God have for you? Join us, Sundays in September at 10:30 AM!
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Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out resumes!
Come enjoy a time of food, fun and fellowship!
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Men - You aren’t forgotten!
Each Tuesday at 7:00 A.M.
Men’s Coffee Fellowship at the Jones House in Roodhouse
Announcements, August 13, 2023
This week we continue the study of Zephaniah with Pastor Joe’s message titled, “Why Is Pride such a Danger to Me?” based on chapter 2 verses 4 - 15. Join us at 9:30 AM for Sunday School then morning Worship starting at 10:30 AM. Sunday Evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of 1 John.
Cornerstone Class
As Jesus is the cornerstone and foundation of our faith, the Cornerstone Class is made up of older adults who are the cornerstones of our church. They study the Lifeway curriculum to reinforce the foundations of their faith. They have interesting discussions about their insight on scripture and life. If this interests you, join them in the sanctuary each Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 PM, to celebrate the beginning of the new school year, we will pass out goodie bags at school bus stop.
Announcements, August 6, 2023
Zephaniah is a small book and easy to skip. His message though is not small: the Lord will come. In every age, some don't think God will come. Others think they are ready, but Zephaniah warns all of us to listen closely. Let's listen together and get ready. Get ready for judgment. Get ready for joy. Join us.
Today’s message deals with the question ”Is God Angry with Me?” based on Zephaniah 1: 1 - 2:3. Join us at 10:30 AM for this message. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will continue the study of the book of 1 John.
We are excited to see the updates on Facebook from Rooted Community Church in Lebanon, IL. Rooted Community Church is a gospel-centered, missional church plant in Lebanon, Illinois that our church contributes to quarterly. This past week they held a child dedication service and baptized 4 new believers. Please join us as we continue to pray for the people in the Lebanon area to be open to the teaching of God’s word.
Announcements, July 30, 2023
This Sunday at 10:30 AM we will hear Pastor Joe’s final message from Psalms until we resume the series next summer. This message is titled “How Do I Deal with Fear?” and is based on Psalms 27.
Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will share Stories and Songs. Let Pastor Joe before 6:00 PM if you have a song, testimony, inspirational devotional or other story you would like to share.
New Sermon Series Starting August 6 at 10:30 AM
Zephaniah is a small book and easy to skip. His message though is not small: the Lord will come. In every age, some don't think God will come. Others think they are ready, but Zephaniah warns all of us to listen closely. Let's listen together and get ready. Get ready for judgment. Get ready for joy.
Announcements, July 23, 2023
“Do My Goals Match God’s Goals?” This Sunday at 10:30 AM, Pastor Joe will help us answer that question as he speaks from Psalms 26.
Your child, ages one through four, is welcome to join the preschool class available during the morning worship service.
Join us at 6:00 PM on Sunday Evening as we continue the study of 1 John.
Sunday, July 30 at 6:00 PM
Let Pastor Joe know if you have a story or song that you would like to share with the congregation.
Spotlight on Sunday School
The Builders Class meets in the Fellowship Hall and is made up of adults who are comfortable sharing and speaking their minds. The class is working its way through the Bible, one book at a time. Currently they are studying Psalms. Roger Renner leads and guides the discussions to help the class find nuggets of wisdom in God’s Word. They invite you to join them each Sunday a little before 9:30 AM for coffee and fellowship before the class begins.
Announcements, July 16, 2023
This week Pastor Joe’s message is based on Psalms 25 and is titled “How to Respond to Every Trouble?” Come join us at 10:30 AM for Worship Service.
SPOTLIGHT ON SUNDAY SCHOOL! CLASSES FOR ALL AGES STARTING AT 9:30 AM
Today, we want to focus on the Lydia Class for Ladies. Julie DeFrates leads the discussion each week. We enjoy doing in-depth studies on various subjects, so if you would like to focus on one subject or person in the Bible for a while, this class is for you. If someone in the class has a particular interest, we find a study on that subject. Since there are only women in the class, we feel comfortable speaking what’s in our heart. We are never in a hurry to work through a lesson, so we may take many more Sundays on a study than the author expected. Currently we are studying the book of John. Ladies of all ages are invited to stop in and check us out some Sunday!
Sunday Evening, July 30 at 6:00 PM
We invite you to share a story or song with the congregation that has special meaning to you.
Announcements, July 9, 2023
Manchester Baptist Church is 190 years old!
The first recorded settlement in the Manchester area was in 1821 and the Village was incorporated in 1831. On the third Sunday in June 1833, the Manchester Baptist Church. was organized. The congregation voted to build their first church building in 1838. The building we now call our church home is the third church building and was built in 1938/39 after a fire destroyed the second one. Through all those years there have been men and women who were faithful to God and were determined to continue the work of spreading the Word.
Current Weekly Opportunities
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Sunday School with classes for all ages,
10:30 A.M. Morning Service
6:00 P.M. Evening Service
Tuesday at 7:00 A.M. Men’s Coffee Fellowship at the Jones House in Roodhouse.
Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Bible Study and Prayer
1st Thursday each month, Ladies Night Out except July and Aug.
We also have a preschool class available for children, ages one through four,
during the morning worship service. Your child is welcome!
Come Join US!!
Pastor Joe’s message this Sunday morning comes for Psalm 24: 1 - 10 and is titled “Who Belongs to the Lord?” Sunday evening we will continue the study of 1 John.
Announcements, July 2, 2023
Join us at 10:30 AM Sunday morning for Pastor Joe’s message titled “What Story Does Your Soul Need to Hear?” based on Psalms 23. We will observe the Lord’s Supper following the message. Sunday evening at 6:00 PM we will dive deeper into the book of 1 John.
Monday, July 3 at 7:00 PM The Deacons will meet.
Wednesday, July 5 starting at 6:30
Fellowship Potluck followed by
Quarterly Business Meeting
ATTENTION!!
There will be no Ladies Night Out
in July or August.
Our next meeting will be on September 7.
See you then!