Here’s how we can continue to ride the wave of blessing that has been so much fun at the Red Brick Church. Local church ministry is a lot like surfing. To surf, I’m told, you need to be able to pick out a good wave and ride it for a long time. It’s the same deal at church. And the … Read More
Increasing Number of Youth Is a Blessing and a Challenge
For any church, Christian education in general, and children’s education in particular are extremely important. For the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois, that responsibility has been growing each year with more and more children attending from Stillman Valley, Byron, Cherry Valley, Oregon, Davis Junction, Rockford, and other surrounding communities. It is a blessing to have an abundance of … Read More
Rob Bentz to Speak at the Red Brick Church
Rob Bentz, a pastor at Woodmen Valley Chapel, and the author of the new book, The Unfinished Church: God’s Broken and Redeemed Work-in Progress, will preach in our morning service on Sunday, July 13, at 9:00 AM. Following the service, there will be a book signing. About The Unfinished Church “I love Jesus but hate the church.” We hear this … Read More
A Summer Update Regarding the Fall
I apologize that the sound is so badly off. In the future, we will try and do better with our technology. In the mean time, you can just shut your eyes and listen if it’s easier. My face is better suited for audio in any case. . .
Four Ways You Can Help With Summer Crowding
Our town may be small, but we have people from Byron, Oregon, Cherry Valley, Davis Junction, Rockford and other surrounding communities that attend the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley on a weekly basis. As a result, our services become crowded during the summer months. This is something we are thankful for but recognize that this brings challenges each Sunday. … Read More
Vacation Bible School Day 1 at the Red Brick Church
Children from Byron, Stillman Valley, Oregon, Davis Junction and other surrounding communities converged on the Red Brick Church for an exciting time of learning about the Bible, singing, games, crafts, and snacks.
7 Ways I am Praying for VBS at the Red Brick Church
Our Vacation Bible School (VBS) program begins June 9. Our church VBS program will be a beehive of children from Byron, Oregon, Davis Junction, Rockford, Stillman Valley and other surrounding communities. I wandered around today talking to workers who are busy getting ready – – and I spent some time on the floor playing with children. My goal isn’t just … Read More
JUNE 2014 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: There is Only One Service During the Summer
From Memorial Day to Labor Day there will only be one service at 9:00am at The Red Brick Church. Children’s Church will still be offered during the service.
Vacation Bible School is Almost Here
VBS 2014 is right around the corner, but there is still time to sign up! This summer’s The Kingdom Chronicles themed VBS will be held at The Red Brick Church on June 9th-13th and is open to kids from 4 years of age (and potty trained) all the way through 6th grade. Want to help out? Registration for workers is … Read More