Church News February 1, 2026
February 1, 2026CHURCH NEWS:
OCC UPDATE: This month, look for any Valentine’s clearance items. Other suggestions are: small books for little kids, harmonicas or recorders(children’s flutes) and 6” or 12” rulers.
Bible Study: Last week, Bible Study was cancelled because of the inclement weather. Lord willing, we will meet this Monday (tomorrow morning) at 10:00 as we consider God’s covenant with Abram. We will look at Genesis 15:1-6 - “And Abram believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.”
Prayer requested: Please pray for Don DeYoung. Was hospitalized last Sunday, hopefully will be released on Tuesday, depending on test results. He will have a procedure done at Christ Advocate Hospital in the very near future. Please pray for answers and complete healing. Thank you so much!!
Reminder: Exiting Committee chairs please have a meeting with new committee chairs to brief them on 2026 duties, responsibilities and any current activities your committee is involved in. Thank You
For Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.
80+ Birthday List – If you are reaching that special milestone in life and would like your name added to the 80+ Birthday List, please let me know. I will certainly add your name to this special list. Thanks – Carole
Offering Envelopes are located in the Narthex. Please find your box there.
Food Pantry. We had 26 families and 68 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Jan. 24th. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non- perishable food items. We can use the following: pasta sauce, cereal, canned pasta, jelly. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Friday, Feb. 6th.
Old Hymnals: The old hymnals are now located on the bottom book shelf in the Lab. Please feel free to take as many copies as you wish. Thank You
Evangelism Station: Check out the new items in the Evangelism Station in the Narthex. There are options for children and adults. Please take and use any items as you share the Good News! Enjoy
The 2026 Flower Schedule is now up in the Narthex. If you would like to furnish flowers for a particular Sunday, please sign your name on the list.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, Feb. 9th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study
Monday, Feb. 9th: 7:00 PM -- Consistory Meeting
Gloria: The Illiana Oratorio Society will be presenting Gloria by Vivaldi and Gloria from Mass in C Minor by Mozart. Rehearsals are every Monday beginning on Feb. 16 through April 13 from 7:30-9:00pm at First Church of South Holland, 16248 South Park Ave. Attendance at a minimum of 6 regular rehearsals + the final dress rehearsal is required. The performance will be Sat., April 18 at 7:00pm at First Church of South Holland. For more info, visit www.illianaoratorio.org or find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Posted by Andy Moore.
