Weekly Announcements April 12th-18th

follow this link to see small group questions for this past Sunday services
https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BJQbKM4hZl

Bring your work gloves and help us mulch the church yard! Saturday morning April 18th. Time will be announced in the coming weeks.

Iron Sharpens Iron is coming up for women. There is something there for everyone. Parents, you may even consider encouraging your Jr/Sr High kids to come. 
The Oaks will be covering the cost of your ticket and our lunch together... so you've got nothing to lose!
Signups will be on the info table at the church. 
You can reach out to Doddie Johnson for more information. 
For info on the speakers and breakout sessions, see their website:
Women's Conference

The Oaks is assigned to help with the ROWVA food pantry for the month of April. Normally it is the 2nd Monday of the month for delivery and the 3rd Saturday of the month for distribution to clients. Bob will let us know dates soon.If you are able or interested, please contact Bob Marcacci
Ph.  (309) 253-8788
Email:  marcarl1624@gmail.com

The VBS craft team is collecting empty 40 oz peanut butter and mayonnaise jars. As you're finishing up your jars, please hold on to them and there will be a spot for collecting donations closer to June. 

There will be retreats for both men and women this spring. The dates for the men’s walk is Thursday, April 16 through the 19th and the women’s walk is April 23 through the 26th. Joy Ruhl and Pam Kelly are both serving on the women's walk. If you are interested in attending as a pilgrim, or being a sponsor, please contact Pam.