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Thursday, January 24 Thursday, January 24 Thursday, January 24 Thursday, January 24 ---- 6:30 pm6:30 pm6:30 pm6:30 pm First Christian Church, ClintonFirst Christian Church, ClintonFirst Christian Church, ClintonFirst Christian Church, Clinton
“New Beginnings”“New Beginnings”“New Beginnings”“New Beginnings” Speaker:Speaker:Speaker:Speaker: Laura ReimerLaura ReimerLaura ReimerLaura Reimer
Music: “Shades of Blonde”Music: “Shades of Blonde”Music: “Shades of Blonde”Music: “Shades of Blonde” (The Thomas Five: Kathy, Karen, Kristy, (The Thomas Five: Kathy, Karen, Kristy, (The Thomas Five: Kathy, Karen, Kristy, (The Thomas Five: Kathy, Karen, Kristy, Karol, Sarah)Karol, Sarah)Karol, Sarah)Karol, Sarah)
Bring a salad and invite a friend to come with you.Bring a salad and invite a friend to come with you.Bring a salad and invite a friend to come with you.Bring a salad and invite a friend to come with you.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God” Psalms 51:10
The Gospel According to Greg
Greg Taylor Greg Taylor Greg Taylor Greg Taylor [email protected] The great ice storm of 2013 was really something, wasn’t it? Oh wait, most of us didn’t get much ice did we? Isn’t it funny how a weather forecast can really shake us up? Most of Saturday evening into early Sunday morning, I would wake up and check outside – looking for ice or snow. I would listen carefully to make sure the furnace was still churning – hoping we didn’t lose power. Worry – it never really helps, only distracts and discourages. The Apostle Peter was a real worrier at times. He worried about Jesus’ declaration that He must die an awful death and in the midst of worry, Peter blurted out “that will never happen!” A terrible rebuke from Jesus followed. Peter was actually walking on the water when it happened again – he started to worry, and before long, he was doing the breast-stroke or the back-stroke, and had to be saved by Jesus. I wonder if that is why, late in his first epistle, much later in his life, Peter simply states these helpful words: “cast all your cares on the Lord, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Pretty good plan, when an ice storm is coming, or the doctor’s office has called, or another storm of life is near. Just give it to the Lord – He can handle it! Thanks to those of you who have responded to needs in our ministries, especially during our interim period without a children’s minister. Here are some needs that continue to exist (and a couple of new ones). If you think you could help in one of these areas, please email me or call the church office and let Peggy know.
#1 – Teachers for grade school students during Families at First. 6:30 pm on Wednesdays, January 30 through April 3
We need a team of teachers to assist our current staff – lessons are all ready to go and the teaching slot is just 15 minutes.
#2 – Second service Junior Church staff. 11am on
Sundays We need staff (and especially adult males) to assist Diane Rogers and her team with our Junior Church program.
#3 – Table and chair setup for Families at First (and
other programs). We will setup chairs at 9 am on Wednesday mornings and will take down tables and chairs at either 7:45 pm on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, depending on the team. This team could also help with table/chair setup and takedown for Ladies Night Out and Young at Heart.
#4 – VBS staff. 2013 VBS will be June 17-21
We need many slots filled as we do every year. Look for more information in the weeks ahead.
I look forward to hearing from several of you! Have a great week and spend time in John 6 as we dive into “Jesus: I Am the Bread of Life” this Sunday. Blessings, GT
The Gospel According to Greg continued
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Distributing Bulletins Eathel Roberts Angie RobertsEathel Roberts Angie RobertsEathel Roberts Angie RobertsEathel Roberts Angie Roberts Susan Earl Jerry & Charlotte MiltonSusan Earl Jerry & Charlotte MiltonSusan Earl Jerry & Charlotte MiltonSusan Earl Jerry & Charlotte Milton Genevieve Farnsworth Genevieve Farnsworth Genevieve Farnsworth Genevieve Farnsworth
Information Center Attendants Shirley Weikel Ginny CarterShirley Weikel Ginny CarterShirley Weikel Ginny CarterShirley Weikel Ginny Carter Paula Hopper Candi HeapPaula Hopper Candi HeapPaula Hopper Candi HeapPaula Hopper Candi Heap
Greeters Bob & Dolores Primmer Tom & Alia BurtonBob & Dolores Primmer Tom & Alia BurtonBob & Dolores Primmer Tom & Alia BurtonBob & Dolores Primmer Tom & Alia Burton
Door Assistants Danny Bundy Bryan & Cathy HickmanDanny Bundy Bryan & Cathy HickmanDanny Bundy Bryan & Cathy HickmanDanny Bundy Bryan & Cathy Hickman Allan Bell Allan Bell Allan Bell Allan Bell Bryan MartinBryan MartinBryan MartinBryan Martin
Serving Outside Communion Shut-Ins: Joe AlexanderJoe AlexanderJoe AlexanderJoe Alexander
Hospital: Tim Hoyt & Matthew KaneTim Hoyt & Matthew KaneTim Hoyt & Matthew KaneTim Hoyt & Matthew Kane Liberty Village: Jim DefebaughJim DefebaughJim DefebaughJim Defebaugh
Our Witness Through Giving
General Fund Giving this Week $29,368.19 2013 M.A.P. Weekly Need $19,741.62 Surplus $ 9,626.57 Our Witness Through Attendance
Worship: 233+261=494 (‘13 Ave. 592) Bible School: 301 (‘13 Ave. 287) Decisions for Christ & His Church
This Week Yearly Totals Baptisms: 0 2 Transfers: 4 4 Total 6
January 13, 2013 January 13, 2013 January 13, 2013 January 13, 2013 ---- Facts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & Figures Information AboutInformation AboutInformation AboutInformation About
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Greg Taylor Minister of Preaching & Teaching [email protected] (217) 853-3196
J. Kent Hickerson Minister of Pastoral Care (217) 871-3139
Adam Brucker Minister of High School, College Age & Technology [email protected] (309) 532-2326
Jim Coonce Minister of Worship [email protected] (217) 883-9247
Karen Rice Office Manager [email protected]
Peggy Jones Ministerial Admin. Assistant [email protected]
Leslie Gwozdz Financial Admin. Assistant [email protected]
Office Phone (217) 935-3139
Office Fax (217) 935-3130
Office E-mail
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Young at Heart David Buck, Coordinator
God is good even when our circumstances are not! He doesn’t always give us our heart’s desires immediately after we ask, but He knows the right timing for everything and we can trust Him. He wants us to develop a deep, personal relationship with Him and an outrageous love for Him, so much so that we realize we can’t live without Him. This kind of relationship and love brings the worshipful attitude that God wants us to have. Knowing God intimately is more important than getting what we want immediately. Lord, we know that You are always with us and we don’t have to be afraid. Help us to keep our eyes on You. Amen. Our first meeting will have Kenny and Chrissy from the Bement Country Opry on the 6th of February. They always bring a little Rick Roy and Elvis to our memories. Looking forward to many programs in the future! Let us know if you have one you’d like to have. “Memories are perhaps the best gifts of all.” - Gloria Gaither We are going to the Barn in Goodfield for a night of fellowship and laughter on the 14th of February. It will be an evening filled with laughter, warm hearts, and good food. Then we’ll be off to Starved Rock on March 28th for some more good food and a stage play. April 11th we will travel to White Pine State Park for an another stage play and good food. May will take us to the riverboat for big band music and sailing on the riverboat Celebration. “Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers and are famous preservers of youthful looks.” - Charles Dickens God has given you the gifts, talents, abilities, and grace you need to do His will in life. God’s grace is actually His power and He will not only give you grace, but promises grace and more grace. He never runs out. His power is available to you! Now , if you don’t keep the right mind set, the enemy can defeat you with thoughts of inadequacy, but if you make up your mind that you can do what you need to do, you’ll find yourself able to do it, not in your own strength, but in the strength God gives you. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” James 4:6 (KJV)
Praying for MissionsPraying for MissionsPraying for MissionsPraying for Missions Praying for Our ChurchPraying for Our ChurchPraying for Our ChurchPraying for Our Church
Please pray for our ministry staff: Adam Adam Adam Adam BruckerBruckerBruckerBrucker,,,, Jim CoonceJim CoonceJim CoonceJim Coonce, Kent HickersonKent HickersonKent HickersonKent Hickerson and Greg TaylorGreg TaylorGreg TaylorGreg Taylor.
Please pray for the Christian Campus Christian Campus Christian Campus Christian Campus House at Eastern Illinois UniversityHouse at Eastern Illinois UniversityHouse at Eastern Illinois UniversityHouse at Eastern Illinois University.
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This ‘N That
Making sweets for your sweetie! Come to the first Ladies Escape on Saturday, Feb. 2 (note the date change; we couldn’t wait!), 9:00 to11:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. We will have: cupcake decorating candy making chatting Sign up in the foyer on Sunday mornings. A $5.00 registration fee is required. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
The Thursday Night Ladies Bible Study will begin the study of Walk Thru the Book of James: Faith that Endures. With this study, we will come face-to-face with questions that strike at the heart of moral, ethical, and social issues confronting Christians today. We will begin the study of January 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the alcove of the Family Life Center. If you would like to join us, call Sonna Hoke, 935-5596 or just come on in.
P.R.O.M. (Promising Roots of Marriage)
Sign-up for P.R.O.M. will begin on Sunday, January 20
P.R.O.M. will be Saturday, April 13 at Little Galilee
New Life Pregnancy Center’s - Change for Life - Baby Bottle Campaign begins this week. Take home one or two baby bottles and return them on March 17, filled with your pocket change. Your donation will support programs and materials used to minister to the lives of those who come to New Life Pregnancy Center for help.
Planning for the 2013 Purity Ball will begin in January. If you’re interested in being a member of the planning committee or if you would like more information about what would be involved, please contact Laura Keller at 217-201-8767.
More This ‘N That
“Decisions for Christ and His Church”“Decisions for Christ and His Church”“Decisions for Christ and His Church”“Decisions for Christ and His Church” Jean ElsnerJean ElsnerJean ElsnerJean Elsner transferred her membership as an immersed transferred her membership as an immersed transferred her membership as an immersed transferred her membership as an immersed believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Her address believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Her address believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Her address believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Her address is 624 W. Leander St. Apt 2, Clinton.is 624 W. Leander St. Apt 2, Clinton.is 624 W. Leander St. Apt 2, Clinton.is 624 W. Leander St. Apt 2, Clinton. Jessica DevoreJessica DevoreJessica DevoreJessica Devore transferred her membership as an transferred her membership as an transferred her membership as an transferred her membership as an immersed believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believer in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Her address is 508 N. Mulberry St., Clinton.Her address is 508 N. Mulberry St., Clinton.Her address is 508 N. Mulberry St., Clinton.Her address is 508 N. Mulberry St., Clinton. Bob & Jane KuenkelBob & Jane KuenkelBob & Jane KuenkelBob & Jane Kuenkel transferred their memberships as transferred their memberships as transferred their memberships as transferred their memberships as immersed believers in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believers in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believers in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. immersed believers in Jesus Christ on January 13, 2013. Their address is 517 N. Center St., Clinton.Their address is 517 N. Center St., Clinton.Their address is 517 N. Center St., Clinton.Their address is 517 N. Center St., Clinton.
This Sunday, January 20This Sunday, January 20This Sunday, January 20This Sunday, January 20thththth, the Lord Led Ladies , the Lord Led Ladies , the Lord Led Ladies , the Lord Led Ladies Bible School class will begin a Bible study entitled, Bible School class will begin a Bible study entitled, Bible School class will begin a Bible study entitled, Bible School class will begin a Bible study entitled, “What God Really Thinks About Women” “What God Really Thinks About Women” “What God Really Thinks About Women” “What God Really Thinks About Women” ---- finding your finding your finding your finding your significance through the women Jesus encountered.significance through the women Jesus encountered.significance through the women Jesus encountered.significance through the women Jesus encountered. We welcome any woman of any age who is We welcome any woman of any age who is We welcome any woman of any age who is We welcome any woman of any age who is interested to join us for this study.interested to join us for this study.interested to join us for this study.interested to join us for this study.
Moms & Tots Playtime Friday, January 18, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
in the Family Life Center. Please bring a snack and
a few toys for your preschooler. If you have any questions, contact Lindsey Moody at 217-871-1985 or
e-mail her at [email protected]
Children’s Ministry
for children in first through fifth grade February 17 - March 10
Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Led by Ivy Koritz
Get information from Sunday School class, Junior Church or the office.
January 20 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
We will be studying another miracle of Jesus: Jesus Heals the Paralytic
Fourth & Fifth Grades
March 1 & 2, 2013 Cost: $60.00.
Turn the money into the office, using a brown payment envelope
Last day to register is Sunday, January 27.
Breakfast Club meets on Friday mornings at 7:15 Breakfast Club meets on Friday mornings at 7:15 Breakfast Club meets on Friday mornings at 7:15 Breakfast Club meets on Friday mornings at 7:15
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Cost: $125.00.Cost: $125.00.Cost: $125.00.Cost: $125.00. Please give your money to Adam or Peggy,Please give your money to Adam or Peggy,Please give your money to Adam or Peggy,Please give your money to Adam or Peggy,
using a brown payment envelope.using a brown payment envelope.using a brown payment envelope.using a brown payment envelope.
The High School Sunday School class meets in the Cable Building at 9:30 a.m. The topic for discussion on January 20:
Beauty
Junior high and high school Reveal
5:30 to 7:00 in the Cable Building.
Due to a Reveal coaches meeting, there will be NO junior high volleyball on Sunday, January 20.
Adventures with Adam Adam Brucker Adam Brucker Adam Brucker Adam Brucker [email protected]
Junior High Mission Trip - July 15 - 20, 2013
You probably have heard the saying, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Sounds a little confusing, I know…. However, it is a statement that can be applied to the Sunday morning worship gathering. If I was to take a poll and ask, “What is the “main thing” in worship,” I know that I would receive any number of answers. Some would say the preaching is the main thing. Others would say it’s the music. Still others would indicate that the invitation, the prayer time, or the Lord’s Supper is the “main thing.” Let’s take a look at what the New Testament says about the worship and how it applies to the Sunday morning gathering. We know from looking in the book of Acts that it was common for the early Christians to meet regularly to study scripture and prayer and for fellowship. (Acts 2:42) Many believe that this included the Lord’s Supper while others believe this was just a fellowship meal (or potluck dinner). The Lord’s Supper was certainly a part of the worship experience (I Cor. 11). Colossians 3:16 tells us to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” So there was certainly singing and teaching in the worship service. Interestingly, there is never a commandment given to sing an “invitation hymn” at the close of every sermon. In fact, the occurrence of the “invitation” or altar call did not take place in worship until the 1800’s during the tent revivals. That doesn’t mean there were no invitations offered….I think Acts 2:38 is a very powerful invitation for salvation: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” But I digress! Actually, Romans 12:1 gives us the clearest picture of what worship should be… “Present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, this is your spiritual act of worship.” There are other translations that say “…reasonable act of service.” In other words, everything we do should be done as service or worship to the Lord! So, what is the “main thing” in worship? Simply put, that we do it! Psalm 29 tells us to, “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Nothing there tells how to worship the Lord, it just tells us to worship. In other words, there isn’t a right or a wrong way to worship God as long as we worship Him…that’s the main thing!
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This Lord’s Day – January 20, 2013
8:15 & 11:00 am: Greg will continue his sermon series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of
John. This week is “Jesus, I Am the Bread of Life” from John 6.
9:30 a.m.: Bible School classes for all ages throughout our building.
10:30 a.m.: Fellowship time in the Family Life Center
4:15 p.m.: Teens’ Signs & Songs Practice
5:30 p.m.: Preschool & Grade School Youth Groups
5:30 p.m.: Jr. High & Sr. High Reveal