March 18, 2012

Sunday School 9:30 AM

Morning Worship 10:30 AM

Youth Groups (Sept.-May) 6:30 PM

Adult Bible Study (Sept.-May) 6:30 PM

*Please fill out the Little Prairie ATTENDANCE Card*

Ministry Team

MINISTER Tom Cater tom@littleprairiecc.com Cell: 618-980-9118

STUDENT MINISTER Aaron McCaleb aaron@littleprairiecc.com Cell: 314-603-9790

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Danielle Kimbrell derinlankford@hotmail.com Cell: 618-445-7572

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR/TEACHER Mary Ruth Johnson mrjmrj1971@frontier.com Phone: 618 445-2040

SECRETARY Colette Spencer littleprairiechristianchurch@yahoo.com Office: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM (Mon.-Fri.)

OFFICE HOURS M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

ELDERS Paul Collins Kent Reid Stan Mann Don St. Ledger Preston Nelson Daniel Shilling

LITTLE PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 857 Co Rd 200E Albion, IL 62806 (618)445-3169

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LPCC E-MAIL ADDRESS littleprairiechristianchurch@yahoo.com Mail all prayer requests & bulletin info here

Welcome to Little Prairie Christian Church!

Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning. We hope that your presence here is a pleasant experience for and your family. We want to serve you and help you connect with Christ and feel a part of the LPCC family. Our desire is that you join us in giving praise and worship to our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you experience Him in a fresh and new way. Communion… We celebrate communion every Sunday. This is a time for all Believers to remember God’s gift of grace through His Son, Jesus. Please eat of the bread and drink of the cup as they are passed. Offering… Please do NOT feel obligated to participate in the offering. You are our guest and we are glad that you are here! Children… If you have young children, we encourage you to take advantage of our excellent Children’s Ministry programs. All children’s programming is located in the west side education wing. Nursery for birth to 24 months is provided during all services. During the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Wee Worship is provided for those age 2 through Kindergarten and Kids’ Worship for grades 1st-5th. Ushers will be happy to assist you in locating the appropriate area for your child.

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Table of Contents

Pg. 1 Contact Info/Welcome Pg. 2 Order of Service/Serving Today Pg. 3 Upcoming Events/Announcements Pg. 4 Youth Pg. 5 Children’s Ministry Pg. 6 Sermon Outline Pg. 7 Prayer Concerns & Praises/Missions/This Week at LPCC Pg. 1

UPCOMING EVENTS… HomeFaith meeting in sanctuary tonight at 5:30 PM. Women’s Bible study March 19, 7:00 PM. Jr. High Bible study at McCaleb’s, Mar. 20, 7-8 PM. Sr. High Girls Bible study at Burton’s, Mar. 21, 6:30-7:30 PM. (AM) Work Day at WCRC in Carmi, Thursday, Mar. 22. ALPHA group, ECHS here Friday. FLC/MPR/K reserved. Couples Retreat at Golconda, Friday-Sunday. Cub Scout Event, Sat. Mar. 24, 1-4 PM FLC/K reserved. B-Day Celebration, Mar. 24, 5-8 PM, FLC/MPR/K res. Youth Revival @ Samaria Baptist, Mar. 24, 5:30 PM

SERVING TODAY…March 18

Pianist: Chelsea Cater Keyboard: Tricia Cater Guitar: Ty Atteberry Bass: Danny Lankford Drums: David Collins Usher: Roy Mann Greeters: (East) Dale & Susan Woods (New Foyer) Kevin Terry family Worship Leader: Tricia/Cindy/Diana Communion Server Coordinator: Kevin Schnicker Valet Parking: Rob Burton Media Tech: Training Sound Tech: Stan Mann

March 25 Pianist: Keyboard: Brenda Loyd Guitar: Jay Schnepper Bass: Tom Rosche’ Drums: Joe Sweeny Usher: Martin Johnson Greeters: (East) Shawn Swain family (New Foyer) Kenny Worley family Worship Leader: Lana/Rob/Michele Communion Server Coordinator: Larry Duncan Valet Parking: Todd LIngafelter Media Tech: Training Sound Tech: Dan Newport

CARING FOR OUR CHILDREN TODAY…Mar. 18

2s & 3s: (AM) Frankie Kortge/Kandras Kunkel (PM) Lisa & Amy Henson

Infants & Toddlers: (AM) Michelle & Summer Burton/ Mary Ruth Johnson Nursery: (PM) Shirley Mann/Karen Worley

Wee Worship: 4s & 5s: Sarah Mann/Brandy Wayland/ Tosha Calvin Song Leader: Lesa Shilling Communion/Offering: Lesa Shilling Puppeteers: Tosha Calvin/Brandy Wayland

Kids’ Worship: Large Group/Worship: Crystal Bunting Communion: Kenny Worley 1st/2nd Teacher: Lois Mann 3rd/4th/5th Teacher: Mike Mann Crew Leader Red: Mark Bunting Crew Leader White: Jessica Bond Crew Leader Purple: Izzy Bailey Crew Leader Gold: Karen Worley Media Tech: Cade Schnicker Worship Assistants: A J Schnicker/Kaelyn Worley

March 25

2s & 3s: (AM) Lesa & Ethan Hahn (PM) Tricia Cater/LuAnn Stevens

Infants & Toddlers: (AM) Fleta Shepherd/Megan Flaherty/ Abby Shelton Nursery: (PM) Sarah Collins/Erica Anderson

Wee Worship: 4s & 5s: Lisa & Amy Henson Song Leader: Kathy St. Ledger Communion/Offering: Kathy St. Ledger Puppeteers: Angie Garrett/Frankie Kortge

Kids’ Worship: Large Group/Worship: Lesa Shilling Communion: Tony Spillman 1st/2nd Teacher: Erica Anderson 3rd/4th/5th Teacher: Russell & Dena Moore Crew Leader Red: Zoie Markman Crew Leader White: Daniel Shilling Crew Leader Purple: Stu Markman Crew Leader Gold: Shadina Markman Media Tech: Zed Markman/Matt Henson Worship Assistants: Lesa Shilling/Ava Anderson

Praise Band Practice

Saturday, Mar. 24, 8:30 AM Sunday, Mar. 25, 8:30 AM

Prayer Room A prayer room is available for anyone in need of encouragement, comfort, and/or support. It is a confidential place where you can share your burdens and struggles. The prayer room is currently located in the Jr. High classroom on the right at the front of the Worship Center and is available after every worship service.

Facts & Figures

Sunday School Attendance 153 General Fund $ 6,288.61 Morning Worship 249 Building Fund 295.00 Family Reunion: 79 Benevolent Fund Adult Service 22 Youth Groups 57

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ORDER OF SERVICE

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Welcome & Announcements

Here for You Savior of the World

Here I Am to Worship

Communion Song Jesus Messiah

Communion/Offering

Message It’s Not What You Think

Luke 18:9-14

Time of Decision Jesus Paid it All

Closing Prayer

Closing Chorus Savior of the World

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Garage Sale for Relay For Life

Mark your calendars and plan to come out and join us on Saturday, April 28. We will be hold a church-wide garage sale. Also, we are looking for items to sell. So, if you have full closets or a garage you can’t park in, we will be taking donated items beginning today!

Please place all donated items in the old kitchen. Thank you!

Thank You

A big thank you to Little Prairie for the use of your building for our meeting. It was greatly appreciated. ~Wabash/Edwards Retired Teachers Association

Did Someone Say, “PIE”? Most all of us like pie, and we’ll have a chance to eat a lot of it if we work together. The current debt on our newest addition is $628,178.29. We have come up with a creative financial initiative to pay off that debt as quickly as possible. P.I.E. is that initiative and it stands for “Pay It Early”. By paying off the debt early, we will save thousands of dollars in interest fees. Each “slice” (and the “pan”) on the P.I.E. poster represents a $50,000 interval. To celebrate each $50,000 that is raised, we will have a pie/ice cream social. In fact, our first pie social will be at the $600,000 mark. Please do not substitute this giving for your regular Sunday morning offering. Trust God to provide for your needs as you give. Designate your P.I.E. gifts to the “building fund”. So, help us take a “slice” out of our mortgage.

Passover Seder

On Palm Sunday evening, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. we are going to have a special opportunity to get a “taste” of what the Passover meal was like. Aaron McCaleb will be leading us through the Passover traditions and we’ll be sampling some of the Jewish foods used. The Passover has so much meaning for us as Christians because Christ was foretold throughout the meal. There will be no youth groups that night so that all ages can participate in this special time (and also share communion together.) We ask that at least one parent attend with your children, since there will not be adult supervision. Come enjoy this special family service together.

Prairie Church Throwback: Project April Our next Throwback service project for the entire church to get involved in is a benefit fundraiser for Sharlyn Ellis who was recently diagnosed with cancer. We are selling pork chops, pork burgers, and BBQ on the Albion square by the pagoda on Saturday, March 31, beginning at 11 AM. Cost is free-will donation. Below are the ways you can help. Donate your time: * We need set-up crews who will help get tables & cookers ready for the event. *We need tear-down crews who will help clean & bring tables, etc. back to church. *We need serving crews-individuals who will help wrap sandwiches & fill orders. *We need cooking crews-individuals who will assist with cooking the chops & burgers (the BBQ will be prepared the day before). *We need advertising crews-individuals who will hold signs by the four-way to advertise the event during the event. These crews can be youth or adults. *See sign-up sheet in Worship Center foyer. Donate money: *We need funds to cover the cost of the meat, wrappers, condiments, etc. *Any money that is raised beyond the expense of the event will go directly to Sharlyn as part of the money raised during the event. *Please place all donations in the fishbowl in the Worship Center foyer. If you have any further questions, contact Linda Duncan (445-2946) or Lesa Shilling (445-9986).

Decision For Christ

We welcome Alex Bond who came Sunday morning to transfer his membership to Little Prairie. Let’s encourage Alex as he continues his walk with Christ. Alex & his wife, Jessica, live at: 359 N 5th St Albion, IL

Wabash Christian Retirement Center

This coming Thursday, March 22, is our day to volunteer at WCRC. If you are available to go that morning, sign up at the table in the Worship Center foyer.

Meals on Wheels

March 26-30, is our week to deliver Meals on Wheels for the Senior Citizens. Sign up in the foyer for the day that you can deliver. Thank You!

New Arrival

Congratulations to Tim & Judy Majors on the birth of their daughter, Abigail Marie, born Friday, March 9. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 21” long. We welcome baby Abigail!

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Aaron McCaleb aaron@littleprairiecc.com Cell: 314-603-9790

Sr. High Konnect Sunday, March 25

7:30-9:00 PM Location: at church

Missions Trip Registration forms are DUE for the mission trip. Contact Aaron McCaleb.

Sr. High Girls Bible

Study

Wednesday, March 21 6:30-7:30 PM

Location: Burton’s

Jr. High Bible Study Tuesday

March 20 7:00-8:00 p.m.

@ the McCaleb’s

Come on over at 6:30 pm if you just want to hang out.

Attention: Parents of Jr. and Sr. Highers

We would love for you to be involved in what your student is learning every week at youth group. We will be sending out weekly parent emails to keep you updated on what we are teaching. The goal is for you to continue the conversation at home with your kids. If you would like to receive these emails then please fill out the form on our new website. It’s in the students section under the heading of Sunday. You’ll find the form at the bottom of that page. Thanks for joining us in this effort.

Youth Revival at Samaria March 24th at 5:30 p.m. LPCC will be taking a group.

Adults and 4th grade - high school students welcome to attend.

See page 5 for more information.

“The Blaze”

Friday, April 6 at First Baptist Church, Albion

Starts at 5:30 PM

Jr. High & High School

Danielle Kimbrell derinlankford@hotmail.com Cell: 618-445-7572

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Sundays Kids’ Worship 10:30 a.m. 1st-6th grade

Reinforce the weekly Bible lesson, monthly key verse, and monthly virtue to the students in your home by signing up for “KW Home Page” emails. Simply email ldshilling@yahoo.com and request to receive KW emails!

www.famtime.com Click on Total Access Login

Enter User Name: littleprairiechristianchurch

Password: lpccfamilytime

WEE Worship 2s - Kindergarten

Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.

Youth Meetings Sundays 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Ages 2 yrs. - H.S. Adult Bible Study, too!

Youth Revival Saturday, March 24th Begins @ 5:30 p.m.

Samaria Missionary Baptist Church

Worship led by DownPour

Matt Griswold will be bringing the message.

Menu will include Tacos in a Bowl.

Samaria will be doing a pantry goods drive for the Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi in conjunction with the youth revival.

LPCC would like to attend. Adults and youth age 4th grade - High School are welcome to attend. Please sign up at the foyer table by NOON on Today, March 18th. We will leave LPCC at 5:15 to attend revival on 24th.

Each church will receive contest points for bringing items for the children’s home. We are currently collecting:

Canned Goods Paper Products*

Laundry Detergent* Dish Soap

Dish Rags & Towels* Hand Sanitizer or Wipes (family size*)

Snack Foods Asterisk indicates bonus points for bringing item. Drop boxes for items located under foyer table.

Dear Parents,

On TONIGHT, March 18 there will be a meeting in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. in regards to HomeFaith. The informational meeting will last approximately thirty to fifty minutes. HomeFaith is the name of a new ministry to families here at LPCC. Simply, we want to help equip parents as they strive to impress the Living Word on the hearts, minds, and souls of their children. Resources will be made available along with discussion on making the home a place where faith is put into practice. If you have any questions about HomeFaith, please contact Danielle.

Sign up to receive Sunday School updates from Gospel Light. Parents of ages 2 yrs. - 6th grade. www.myhomelight.com/parent_signup.aspx LPCC account # is 37150. Complete and Submit.

*NO Youth Meetings April 1st (Join us for the Seder Service!)

*NO Youth Meetings April 8th (In observance of Easter weekend)

*Mark Luzadder will be here during youth meetings to talk about Oil Belt Camp.

*Youth Meetings will come to a close on May 6th with a 3M night.

It’s Not What You Think Luke 18:9-14 Main Thought: God’s opinion of you matters more than your opinion of yourself. The Pharisee’ Opinion: Pride The Tax Collector’s Opinion: Humility

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Tom Cater tom@littleprairiecc.com 618-980-9118

Annual Men’s Wild Game Feed Saturday, March 31 at 6 PM Little Prairie Family Life Center A devotion from the works of Jim Grassi Special Speaker, Brian Wick Door Prizes Love Offering for Elmo Rogers

Genesis 1:26

All men and boys of the community are invited to attend. Table service, drinks, cheesy potatoes, and desserts will be provided. We ask that those attending bring a wild game dish to share (no wild game; bring any favorite dish). Brian, a talented gunsmith, will share some of his experiences. We will also be collecting a love offering for Elmo Rogers and family. Elmo, an avid outdoorsman, is recovering from heart bypass surgery. This makes for a great opportunity to invite fellow hunters and fishermen to LPCC! Sign up at the table in the foyer (name & # attending), Contact Stan or Danielle Kimbrell, if you have any questions.

THIS WEEK AT LPCC: Mar. 18 - Mar. 25 Today: 8:40 a.m.-Prayer Time in Minister’s office. Afternoon B-Day Celebration in FLC/K. 5:30 p.m. - HomeFaith meeting in sanctuary 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups/Adult Bible study. Monday: 7:00 p.m. -Women’s Bible Study. Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Jr. High Bible study at the McCaleb’s. Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Sr. High Girls Bible study at the Thursday: Work Day at WCRC in Carmi. Friday: 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - ALPHA Group. FLC/K /MPR reserved. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible study. 1-4:00 p.m. - Cub Scout event. FLC/K reserved. 5-8:00 p.m. - Birthday Celebration. FLC/K/ MPR reserved. 5:30 p.m. - Youth Revival at Samaria Bapt. Next Sunday: 8:40a.m.-Pray. Time in Minister’s office. Tim & Erin MacSaveny (Pioneer Bible Translators) here for SS hour and Tim will preach. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups/Adult Bible study

LPCC PRAYER NEEDS AND PRAISES - MARCH 18, 2012

Church Family and Updates:

Carol Cline - at home recovering.

Mary Ruth Johnson - at home recovering from recent eye surgery.

Lila Hopper - 2 yr. old with spina bifida, had surgery this past week.

Continuing Health Concerns:

Kim Andrews, Gloria Bennett, Diana Berger, Jennifer Blair, Marilyn Briggs, Carol Cline, Dustin Bunting, Ralph Bunting, Jim Burton, Gladys Carter, Sara Chiarello, Zane Colyer, Linda Duncan, Grace Endsley, Earl Fewkes, Nina Gisinger, Betty Goldman, Mike Goldman, Trenton Hale, Pat Hayes, John Heidinger, Larry & Linda Hill, Malachi Johnson, Judy Kimbrell, Jessica Knackmuhs, Dalton Knight, Glenn Lankford, Kim Lingafelter, Linda Lingafelter, Alex Litherland, Jeff Loyd, Mike Loyd, Charles Maas, Ardith McKibben, Ray Metcalf, Joe Miller, Vera Neal, Jeff Poppenhager, Elmo Rogers, Richard Ruckman, Dwight Saxe, John Schnepper, T.J. Sexton, Lana Shaw, Steve Shaw, Geneva Shepherd, Sandy Shilling, Russell Short, Dick & Vivian Simms, Jean Smith, Michael Smith, Earl Sullens, Randall Swain, Kevin Terry, Chris Vore, Stella Walden.

Nursing Home Residents:

Margaret Cunningham and Imo Johnson, Rest Haven; Francis Duncan and Laura May Myers, Meadowood, Grayville; Vera Felgenhauer and Helen Seifert, Oakview Heights, Mt. Carmel; Cindy Goldman, Way-Fair, Fairfield.

Those in the Military:

T J Alexander, Lee Bruce, Jillian Cline, Ryan Head, Valerie Hollenback, John Mann, Josh Smith, Jason Woods.

Those Fighting Cancer: Steve Ahlfield, Erika (Bare) Aumock, Abby Bailey, Tim Brake, Doyle Briggs, Gail Brokaw, Maude Bunting, Justice Caudle, Steve Colyer, Gussy Corrona, Debbie Couch, Jeff Dardeen, Aubrey Deno, Benny Elliott, Nancy Elliott, Gary Ellis, Sharlyn Ellis, Evan Ethell, Sam Featherstone, J.B. Hamilton, Blaine Hawkins, Norman Howell, Charlene Keener, Royal Knight, LaDonna Mann, John Marion, Brenda Massey, Tammy McGowan, Frank McIntyre, Karen Mecum, Jackie Meserole, Freda Myers, Paul Newport, Bob Orr, Linda Oxby, Ronda Roach, Ray Root, Nique Scarbrough, Betty Seaton, Carole Shaw, Thomas Skillman, Sr., LuAnn Stevens, Kathy Stroud, Betty Swain, Janet Tallman, Joe Terrell, Joel Tragoning, Larry Vallette, Julia Weber, Nancy Xanders.

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Southern Gospel Sing Ingram Funeral Homes & the Edwards County Ministerial Alliance are sponsoring a Southern Gospel Sing at ECHS this afternoon at 3 PM. The proceeds will benefit the West Salem & Albion Grade School PTO’s and the Senior Centers in both towns. The suggested donation is $5.

Mission Minutes for March

Tim and Erin (Berger) MacSaveny from Pioneer Bible Translators will be here on Sunday, March 25th. They will be talking during the Sunday school hour, and Tim will present the morning message. Erin is the daughter of Kevin and Aline Berger of Albion.

In May, they will be headed to Tanzania, and are in the process of raising funds for a vehicle that is already located there. You can read all about it in the information located on the bulletin board in the foyer. There is also a donation box available if you would like to contribute.