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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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Lenten Activities for the

First United Methodist Churches of

Mt. Pulaski, Chestnut and Latham:

 

Ash Wednesday, February 18
Both services will include the imposition of Ashes

9:30 AM – Vonderlieth Nursing Home in Mt. Pulaski

7:00 PM – Chestnut UMC


Sunday Mornings during the Lenten Season at all three church services: (8 AM Chestnut UMC, 9:30 AM Latham UMC, 11 AM Mt. Pulaski UMC)

This year’s Lenten preaching series will focus on deepening our spiritual lives, focusing particularly on prayer.

Lenten Study: Beginning March 1st

Sunday Afternoons at Chestnut UMC, “Walk as Jesus Walked” is another of the THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW series. This one focuses on the Early church. All video segments are filmed in the Holy Land.

March 1st we will meet at 2PM

March 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th we will meet at 4 PM


Soup Dinner Fundraiser

 Middletown Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 1

10:30 am to 1 pm

ALL YOU CAN EAT!  Open to the Public. Soup choices: vegetable beef, chili, homemade chicken noodle, cheesy broccoli  served with relish tray, pie or cake, and a drink.  Discounted tickets for children ages 4 to 12, kids under 3 eat free.


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


“Engaging the Encore Generation”

is the theme of a Pastors’ Conference

to be held March 19 in Decatur, Illinois.

 

This conference is open to all church leaders interested in effective ministry with older adults, the fastest-growing segment of the nation’s population.
The conference will address meeting the needs and expectations of older adults as well as providing opportunities for them to serve with their talents and gifts. Ministry to older adults in the late stages of their lives also will be covered.
Dr. Earl Ferguson is the keynote speaker. Ferguson leads a rapidly-growing congregation in Plainfield, Illinois whose membership is primarily over 55 years of age. The congregation, a campus of 6000-member Community Christian Church of Naperville, features a worship band aged 65 to 85. Dr. Ferguson’s Messages include “Engaging Teaching, Worship, and Fellowship” and “Unique Opportunities for Ministry in Active Adult Communities.”
The program includes the following workshops and presenters:
• “Engaging Christian Ethics in a Pro-Death Culture,” Dr Robert Kurka;
• “Engaging Pastoral Care through the Transitions of Senior Life,” Dr Paul Boatman;
• “Engaging Pastoral Care at the Last Stage of Life,” Ernie Harvey and Dennis Warner;
• “The Best Engagements of Seniors in our Church,” Tim barber and Mike Harney;
• “Championing Life, Caring for the Dying—Partnership between Safe Haven Hospice and the Church”—a “Lunch and Learn” panel discussion.

All conference activities will take place at First Christian Church, 3350 North MacArthur Rd, Decatur, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Details regarding registration and schedule can be found at www.safe-havenhospice.org or by calling the toll-free number 855-879-4096. A savings is available by registering before March 1.
Safe Haven Hospice, based in Lincoln, is sponsoring the conference with the support of Christian Homes, Inc., and co-sponsorship of Eastview Christian Church of Normal, First Christian Church of Champaign, First Christian Church of Clinton, Lincoln Christian Church of Lincoln, and Westside Christian Church of Springfield.


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.


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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