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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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Food drive for the Lincoln Logan Food Pantry the first two weeks of March sponsored by Middletown United Methodist Church

The collection point will be the Knapp Chesnut Becker Library/Museum. Collection dates are: Thursday, March 5 & 12, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday March 7 & 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Non-perishable food items may be brought to the Library/Museum during those times. Anyone who wishes to donate, but is unable to bring the items to the Library/Museum may contact any of the following for pickup. Ron Estill - 445-2556, Saundra Swarts - 445-2564 or Chris Haney - 445-2789. Monetary donations for the Food Pantry will also be accepted


TUA-Y-C-EBF Coming to

Lincoln Christian Church March 7!


Mark your calendar - The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser is March 7! All proceeds benefit GOOD NEWS Creative Arts as we raise funds for our annual ministry tour in June.
The TUA-Y-C-EBF menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and fried potatoes. Carry-out is available (but not if you have eaten-in). Get your tickets from any GOOD NEWS Creative Arts student or in the church office from February 9 to March 1.
Each student has tour fees to participate in GNCA. All proceeds from tickets purchased from a GNCA student will go directly to that student’s tour fees. Any tickets sold in the church office or at the door will go to help support additional tour expenses. Tell a friend or two or ten or twenty! GOOD NEWS Creative Arts appreciates your continued sup-port of our ministry as we prepare to take the Good News of Jesus Christ on tour. MOVE THAT BUS! also begins March 7 during TUA-Y-C-EBF. Be watching for more details


Lincoln Christian Church Important Dates

for Your Spring Calendar!


Thursday, Apr 2 – Service of Shadows,

7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Apr 5 – Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Combined Worship Service at LCU Chapel
Monday, Apr 20 – Kid’s Choirs Spring Musical,
6:30 p.m.
Apr 25-26 – 5/6 Choir Mini-Tour
5/6 Home Concert, Sunday, Apr 26, 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Jun 8 – GNCA Home Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 9-16 – GNCA Tour to Colorado and Texas


LIFE “SUPPORT” GROUPS
(Throughout the city of Lincoln & Surrounding Communities)

 

Do you feel like you are running on empty? Looking for a place where you can be real…share your struggles, doubts, fears? Are you tired of the same ole’ same ole’? Looking for someone who will listen, believe in you and want the best for you? Have you been hurt…to the point of giving up and yet there is something in you that wants to believe again? Or are you just looking for somewhere to connect and grow stronger – live a life that makes a difference? LIFE Group is for you! We are offering LIFE Groups...a place of support…a people who will love you, pray for you and be here for you…throughout the city and in surrounding areas. There is an enemy of your soul and mine who comes to steal, kill and destroy. He will steal your joy, kill your dreams and destroy your life. The GOOD NEWS is there is One (Jesus) who came to offer us LIFE and LIFE more Abundantly – literally to the fullest! (John 10:10) For more information on one of the LIFE Groups below, please call 217-732-4800 and ask for Pastor Larry or email him at pastorlarry@oacflincoln.com.  Remember – you matter to God and you matter to us! The Groups are listed with the Host/Hostess & Group Leaders. We welcome you with OPEN ARMS.


SUNDAYS
4:00 PM – The Sewing Place 521 Woodlawn Lincoln
(Gary & Tami Bray; Byron Hunter)

6:00 PM – 1660 Cantrall Creek Road, Cantrall
(Dean & Karen Degener; Rod & Jack McDougall)

MONDAYS
6:30 PM – 1550 Pulaski Street Lincoln
(Terry & Pat Carlton, Gerald & Carol Evans, Jeff & Marcia Schaub)

6:30 PM – 537 11TH Street Lincoln
(Caleb & Stacy Peacock, Nikko & Molly Diberardino)

6:30 PM – 3 Oakwood Dr. Lincoln
(Dan & Nancy Turner, Mike & Amanda Robbins)

TUESDAYS
7:00 PM – 1247 2000th Avenue, Beason
(Tim & Jessie Butler)


Also, you are invited to join us on Sundays at 9:30 AM at Open Arms Christian Fellowship 311 Broadway for our current series “By Faith… (The Journey of a Lifetime).” You can also listen to the messages at www.oacflincoln.com by clicking on Media and then the specific message.


We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Classes will meet starting Sunday, January 25 at 10:45 a.m.


Man on Fire Study

 

Join Tim Becke as he leads a men’s study discussing the key issues, needs, and Biblical solutions for men. God is calling each man to authentic Christian manhood. This study will help you discover what God’s word says about being a Man on Fire. This study begins at Lincoln Christian Church on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

 


New Wednesday Study - Jesus, Pilot, and Rome

 

Why did Pilate execute Jesus? This class taught by Dr. Brian Messner will explore why Pilate, a Roman governor, would execute Jesus when he clearly found Jesus innocent. We will consider Pilate's career, the development of Rome, Judaea's strategic context, and the trial in all four Gospels. The answer may surprise you! The class will be held at Lincoln Christian Church on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning January 14.


Kids Worship-January Level Up – Good Vs. Evil

January Kids Worship at Lincoln Christian Church will guide us in preparing for battle! We’ll learn about the armor God gives to protect us. Ephesians 6:10 will be our key verse for the month: “Be strong in the Lord.” We will also be discovering that the power of Jesus is still present with us today. Join us every Sunday for Kids Worship at 8:15 or 11:00 a.m. as we find out more about God’s incredible protection!


M.O.M.s Group

 

Join M.OM.s Group Wednesday nights 6:30-7:45 at Lincoln Christian Church. Moms of all ages are welcome! M.O.M.s Group will resume January 14! Plan now to join M.O.M.s as they work through The Power of a Praying Parent, by Stormie Ormartian. Several guest speakers will be coming throughout the semester, and we’ll have some fun activity nights sprinkled throughout the semester! There’s always room for more at M.O.M.s, so join us and bring a friend!


Lincoln Christian Church GOOD NEWS Creative Arts and 5/6 Choir Meet Again January 11! Open Enrollment through January

GOOD NEWS Creative Arts (GNCA) for 7th – 12th grade students and 5/6 Choir for 5th and 6th grade students will resume rehearsing on Sunday, January 11. There is open enrollment until the end of January (Sundays - January 11, 18, 25) to make a commitment to the tours. Need more information on either group? Contact me at 217.732.7618 or laurin.hill@lincolnchristianchurch.org.

GOOD NEWS Creative Arts meets each Sunday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., and 5/6 Choir meets from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. each Sunday. Now is the time to invite your friends to join us for our upcoming tours. 5/6 Choir mini-tour is April 25-26 with home concert Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. GOOD NEWS Creative Arts will be on tour from June 9-16, 2015, heading southwest to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Missouri, and Illinois. GNCA’s home concert is Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.


LCC Preschool Now Enrolling

Spring Semester 2015

 

Lincoln Christian Church Preschool has a few openings for the spring semester. This is an excellent opportunity for your child or some child you may know to get a boost before Kindergarten. Sign up soon. Registrations are coming in, so make sure to reserve a spot! The Preschool helps prepare children in all learning domains, such as reading, writing, math, science, and more. In addition, children have the opportunity to grow their socialization skills, and every week they learn new Bible stories and verses. If you would like more information about the preschool, call the church office at (217)732-7618 or stop by the Children’s Ministry Check-in Station to pick up a brochure.

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