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Life Pointe Church of God, (formerly the old Courier Building), will be having a Bible reading this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, starting at 8am and ongoing till 8pm. We wish to invite all that would like to stop by and listen for however long you wish to stay. We believe in the inspiration of the Word of God and in the scripture it says the Word will "prevail". The reading will be from the New King James version. For more information please call 217-789-3500.


On Saturday, September 8th from 10am-3pm Lincoln Christian Church is hosting a Ladies Day Out. The theme for the day is “Back to being barefoot with God.” The day will include worship being led by Heather (Morris) Fulk, teaching by Lisa Womble who is an excellent conference speaker and life coach, and a ladies luncheon. Lisa will be speaking on developing a more intimate relationship with God. Come join the ladies for a day of fun, food, and fellowship. The registration fee will be $10.00. For more information, or to register contact the church office at 217-732-7618. Lincoln Christian Church is located at 204 North McLean Street.


Lincoln Pregnancy Resource Center’s Rock 4 Life Event
5 hour Charity Rock-A-Thon will be held Saturday September 15th from 10am to 3pm at the Lincoln Christian University Restoration Hall, The Dowling Auditorium Entertainment and refreshments will be provided throughout the day and there will be a prize for the top rocker! Come and be a part!
We’re looking for Rockin’ Captains to organize Rockin’ Teams! Each team is made up of five Rockers (family, friends, co-workers, neighbors), one for each hour in the Rock 4 Life. Every Rocker in the team collects donations for the hour that they rock.
Are you ready to rock? Call Linda Nelson or Amanda Stidham at (217) 735-4838 or email them at lincoln@hopeforafuture.com. So get your captain’s packet and get rockin’!


FREE LAUNDRY SOAP CLINIC
LifePointe Church of God and Logan County Love are teaming up to teach people how to make their own laundry soap, September 27, 2012. You can make approx 55 gallons for $20. We will also give away a gallon of soap to everyone who attends. This is only open to the first 40 people. To register call Tiffany at 217-737-9526.


Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 29TH for the Atlanta United Methodist Women's first "Glitter, Glue and Bar-B-Q" event.  This will be a great opportunity to do some gift shopping and have a tasty lunch all in one stop.  The sale will run from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. and will feature several handmade items and homemade goodies.  Bar-B-Q sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks are on the lunch menu and serving hours are between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M.  Sale items will be priced, but the lunch will be a freewill offering.  The Atlanta United Methodist Church is at the corner of 2ND and Race Streets (near Redwing Bowling Alley) and is handicapped accessible.  Proceeds from this event will be used for missions, both local and other. 

 

 


Together for Lincoln is moving to a Saturday this year (September 29). The Community Worship Service at Lincoln Christian University will be Sunday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. Volunteer sign-up application are available for download at www.togetherforlincoln.com .


The Musical Offering for World Hunger will present its 20th concert at the Lincoln Christian Church Sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 14th.  The concerts began when Tim Searby and Linda Storm approached the Harvest Ministry Team with the idea of presenting a concert to benefit world hunger.  Music is where they are gifted and they wanted to use their gifts to help feed hungry people.  Four of the original performers will be appearing in this concert:  Jim Alllison, Gail King, Tim Searby and Linda Storm.  Featured  music will range from the Classics to Contemporary.  Treat your friends who are music lovers to an afternoon of excellent music and help feed the hungry.  A free will offering will be received.


Grief Share meets each Tuesday at 6:30 pm through the end of November. Meeting will be at Jefferson Street Christian Church, room 208

What is Grief Share: Grief Share is support group for people that are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one.  It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others that are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. There is no cost to attend. The optional workbook is $20.

For more info: Contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene (732-8362) or Jefferson Street Christian Church (732-9294).

 

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