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The public is invited to Camp Griesheim's Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in their main facility in Atlanta, Illinois.  Refreshments and fellowship will follow the meeting.

 
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln is sponsoring a Christian Carnival on Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The activities will be on the church's parking lot, at the corner of Eighth and Maple streets.

The public is invited. All ages are welcome to join in the games, snacks, songs, stories and more fun -- and win prizes, too -- all for free.

For answers to questions about the event, call the church office, 732-6957.

The carnival is sponsored by the St. John Christian Education Ministry.

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3rd Saturday Meal
 SPONSOR: Logan County Love
 WHO: Open to everyone
 DETAILS: Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community. Come hungry and leave fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive but would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
 WHERE: St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
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3rd Saturday Meal
 SPONSOR: Logan County Love
 WHO: Open to everyone
 DETAILS: Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community. Come hungry and leave fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive but would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
 WHERE: St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
 WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

 

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Lincoln Christian Church

9th Annual Cookie Walk

sponsored by the Harvest of Talents Ministry, will be Saturday, December 13. A variety of freshly baked cookies will be offered for sale by the pound or in plate assortments. The Cookie Walk, will be located in the Family Room of the Fellowship Center from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will also be a limited number of quality handcrafted gifts for sale. For more information or questions call Georgia Vinson @732-9069. All proceeds become a part of the 2015 Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.

It’s Time to Sing!

Lincoln Christian Church

204 N. McLean St.


A Special Event Worship Choir for Celebrate!

Christmas 2014 is being formed. Being a part of
this choir provides a way for you to sing with a shorter commitment time. The goal is to combine the Sanctuary Choir, Fellowship Center vocalists, other adults who sing, and our junior high and high school students from Good News Creative Arts all together for two dynamic performances on Saturday, December 13, one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Center.
There are four rehearsals on Sundays from 3:45 –4:45 p.m. Attendance at all four of these rehearsals through December 7 is critical in order to participate in Celebrate! Christmas 2014. Here’s the list so you can get them on your schedule now.
 

Not optional is below:
• Thursday, December 11 (DRESS REHEARSAL) – 6:30–9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13 Celebrate! Christmas
– 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 14 in all three morning
services.
Again, you’ll have the opportunity to have a CD
to listen to. Please email Laurin to let him know of
your interest in the Celebrate! Christmas Worship
Choir opportunity at
laurin.hill@lincolnchristian-church.org.

 

 Holiday Schedules

 

Hartsburg United Methodist Church

 

December 14 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

9:30 am service  Advent  Sermon: “Making Way for the Light” (John 1:6-8, 19-28)              

10:45 Sunday School

                                               

December 21 – 4th Sunday of Advent 

9:30 am service  Sermon: “The Promise Will Be Fulfilled” (Luke 1:26-38)

 10:45 Sunday School

 

December 24 – Christmas Eve Service – 6:00 pm

 Worship includes Advent Readings, music by Pat Anderson, performances by the children & grandchildren of the congregation, a special moment with the pastor and children in the congregation, and a Nativity Christmas Program by the Sunday School class. Treat bags will be provided for the children after the service.

St. John United Church of Christ

Seventh and Maple St., Lincoln

 

December 8, 15, 22 - 7-8 pm Advent worship in Wilmert Lounge. The Perfect Gift will be the centering focus for our time together.

December 14 - 10:30 am - Christmas Cantata: "I Believe" (repeated at Immanuel Lutheran that evening)

December 21 - both Chime Choir and Bells will be playing special music before and during the worship at 10:30am

December 24 - Candlelight Worship at 11pm with Communion

From all of us at St. John United Church of Christ to all of the Lincoln Community - a Very Blessed Christmas Celebration and a Joyful New Year!

Immanuel Lutheran Church
1409 Pulaski Street, Lincoln

December 14 - 7 p.m. Lincoln Community Choir's Christmas Cantata - "I Believe...He's the Son of God". Reception to follow program

Jefferson Street Christian Church
1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln

 

December 14th -  6 p.m.  Kids Christmas Musical "In A Galilee Far Far Away..."

December 24th - 7 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service

Come and join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Regular Worship: 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sundays

Zion Lutheran Church and School

Church - 205 Pulaski Street, Lincoln

School - 1600 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln


All services and programs are free and open to the public.

Sunday services as usual, 8:00 & 10:30 with 9:20 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday evenings, Dec. 10 & 17 - 7:00 p.m. - Advent Services - Advent is a time for special preparation. These services focus on preparing our hearts for Christ's arrival.

Thursday Dec. 11th - 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran School Christmas Concert of Choir, Chimes and Band, at 1600 Woodlawn Rd.

Thursday, December 18th - 2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - Zion Lutheran School Musical "The Star Factor" at 1600 Woodlawn Rd.

Sunday Dec. 21st - 6:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church - Sunday School Christmas Program, "Where's Jesus?" If you love to sing favorite Christmas hymns and carols, you won't be disappointed. Come join us.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 6:30 and 10:00 p.m.


Christmas Day Service at 9:00 a.m.

Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Service, at 6:30 p.m.

 

Holy Family, Lincoln

St. Mary's,  Atlanta
St. Patrick's, Elkhart

St. Thomas Aquinas, Mt. Pulaski


Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 8

7:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
8:30 am Mass @ Holy Family
6:00 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s
6:00 pm Mass @ St. Patrick’s
6:00 pm Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
6:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 

Wednesday, December 17
7:00 pm Holy Family/St. Mary’s CCD Christmas Program in Holy Family Church

Wednesday, December 10
7:00 pm Carroll Catholic School Christmas Program in Holy Family Church

 

Advent Reconciliation Tuesday, December 23
7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service for all four parishes @ Holy Family Church

Regular Reconciliation times are:
Holy Family Church - Tuesdays 4:30-5 pm
Saturdays 3:45-4:30 pm
St. Mary’s Church - Prior to 9 am Sunday Mass or by appointment
St. Patrick’s Church - Prior to 4 pm Saturday Mass or by appointment
St. Thomas Aquinas Church - Prior to 10:30 am
Sunday Mass or by appointment
 

Vigil Masses for Christmas- Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, December 24
4:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
6:00 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s
7:30 pm Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
9:00 pm Mass @ Holy Family
9:00 pm Mass @ St. Patrick’s

 

Christmas-Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, December 25
9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family


Vigil Masses for Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation
Wednesday, December 31
5:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
6:30 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s


Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation Thursday, January 1
9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
9:00 am Mass @ St. Patrick’s
9:00 am Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas

Mount Pulaski Christian Church

Sanctuary 115 North Washington

Family Life Center 114 North Lafayette

 

Sunday Morning Service Times
8:00 traditional worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 fellowship time
9:30 classes for all ages
10:30 contemporary worship (Family Life Center)

December 14 - 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Christmas musical in the Family Life Center

December 21 - 2:00 p.m.
Community choir and band cantata in the sanctuary

December 24 - 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve service in the sanctuary

Zion Lutheran Church - Mt. Pulaski
203 S. Vine Street, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois

 

Dec. 10 & 17 - Advent Services @ 7:00 pm

Dec. 14 - Sunday School Children's Christmas Program @ 10:00 am Worship

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Worship @ 7:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

301 Pekin St., Lincoln


Each Saturday night during the season of Advent (12/13, 12/20) Advent Vespers: A Saturday Night Spiritual Formation Opportunity - , you are invited to participate in the communal practice of contemplative waiting. Centered on silence, with readings from many Christian traditions, we will gather around an advent wreath to prayerfully and reflectively consider that for which we are waiting: the arrival of Emmanuel, God with us. The service begins at 5pm and will last 45 minutes. Each service will be held in Union Chapel.

December 10 - Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service Traditionally centered on the Winter Solstice [12/21—the longest night of the year] our service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm in Union Chapel, which is inside First Presbyterian Church. This service will provide time and space, through readings from Scripture and song, for God’s people to reflect both on the pain this time of the year can invoke, while also remembering that God is there, and that light will soon return. Refreshments will be served immediately following this 45-minute service.

December 21 -  Christmas Cantata
During worship on December 21st at 10am, the choir will be presenting their annual cantata. The service will include instrumentalists and narrators to retell the story of Christ’s birth and to present a reminder of the comfort and joy we have in the miracle of grace. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this special service of music and praise.

December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service The Advent season culminates on this night: join us at 7pm at First Presbyterian Church as we celebrate the nativity of the Christ child. We welcome you to our Christmas Eve service, as our hopeful waiting becomes a fulfilled promise that God was, is, and always will be among us!

Lincoln Church of the Nazarene
2501 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln

Service time each Sunday at 11 a.m.
There will be a special time of communion on the Sunday prior to Christmas

Open Arms Christian Fellowship
311 Broadway St., Lincoln

Christmas services


Sunday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. - CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  -“The Christmas Tree Narrative” Come and learn the true meaning of Christmas. Refreshments will be served following the program.

Thursday, December 18 - 6:30—8:30 p.m.
ROYAL RANGERS CHRISTMAS PARTY


Wednesday, December 24 - 10:00 p.m. - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Come as you are and join us for this intimate service the night before Christmas.


Regular Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sundays


 

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