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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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First Presbyterian Calendar for July


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

301 Pekin St., Lincoln

 

PULLED PORK BARBEQUE

JULY 17

 

First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln continues to mark the 3rd Wednesday in July as the day they welcome the community into their fellowship hall for their once-a-year Pulled Pork Barbeque Dinner, proceeds of which come right back to benefit local missions. This year is no different as church volunteers are busy making plans for the 39th year of this annual event to be held on Wednesday, July 17 at the church located on the corner of Pekin and Ottawa Streets. The menu again includes a pulled pork sandwich, slaw or applesauce, chips, a drink and a homemade dessert with ice cream. Tickets are available in advance at a discounted rate. They may also be purchased at the door that evening. Children 6 and under may eat free if they dine in. The event runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

With approximately 900 meals served each year, the church provides patrons with the choice of dining in the air-conditioned fellowship hall, gathering at tables outside in a tent where live entertainment will be provided, or taking advantage of carryout service.

Carryout dinners are available from the Ottawa Street door of the church building. The 300 block of Ottawa Street will be one way headed south and the alley behind the church will be designated as one way headed east between the hours of 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to better facilitate carryout traffic.


This event is the major fundraiser for First Presbyterian’s local mission activities with every penny being returned to Lincoln & Logan County.


A significant portion of the proceeds from the BBQ funds programs that benefit youth in Lincoln. A free 2019 summer program for 6th through 8th graders created by the church, entitled ”The Center for Creativity & Community,” provides a place for youth to explore their creativity and strengthen their connections within and with others. The church also created the local Food for Thought Program which provides weekend food bags for participating students at a local elementary school. Church volunteers shop for non-perishable food items and pack 100 bags every week during the school year. The bags are delivered to the schools on Thursday and school personnel drop them in student backpacks without calling attention to the recipients. In a survey, participating parents responded enthusiastically to the additional food for the weekend.


Other local mission projects include Coats for Kids, a Santa’s workshop for Community Action’s Head Start program and the Christian Childcare preschoolers, the Logan County Food Pantry, and a free garage sale that provides clothing, bedding, toys and household items for those in need in our community.


For more information, call 732-6141.


SAN JOSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL

 600 S First Street

 

SUMMER CONCERT IN SAN JOSE


The featured gospel singing duo “ANTICIPATION” will be performing inspirational music on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the San Jose United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 600 S First Street, San Jose, IL 62682. The festivities begin at 5:00 pm with free food and activities for the children. The free concert will begin at 6:00 pm, everyone is welcome.

 


Please join us for an evening of fellowship and music. ‘Anticipation’ originally began as a Himmel family quartet; featuring father, son and two grandsons. As time has marched on the baton has been passed on to Chris Himmel and his wife, Erica and their son, Graham. The family originated in the Manito area and are very busy singing around the country. They are new to this concert series and gives us an opportunity to experience a young family singing group.

This summer concert series is sponsored by the San Jose Christian Church, San Jose United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 28, 2019. This is an indoor, air-conditioned concert.


WHAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE?:

AN ECUMENICAL CONVERSATION

What happens when a Roman Catholic Priest, an Episcopalian priest, a United Church of Christ pastor, and a Presbyterian pastor get together? We aren't sure either, but we're going to find out, and you're invited, too!

As a way to get to know better our neighbors, the clergy of the First Presbyterian Church (USA), the Holy Family Catholic Church, the St. John United Church of Christ, and the Trinity Episcopal Church invite you to attend a four-part conversation in community. The title of this series will be: "What Makes Us Who We Are?"

While it is easy to recognize all the ways we are different, these conversations aim to help us discover all the ways we are already similar and share common interests and characteristics. This will be a time of learning and laughter, and each discussion will conclude with light refreshments - a feature sure to be the first thing that binds us in common.

The dates for these lively (and informative) conversations will be:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH

Trinity Episcopal Church

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH

Holy Family Catholic Church

Each conversation begins at 7:00 pm and is free to everyone.

 


SAN JOSE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Summer Concert Series

Schedule Announced

 

The annual concert series schedule sponsored by the San Jose Christian Church, San Jose United Methodist Church and St. Luke's Lutheran Church has been established for the 2019 summer season.

The concerts for this year will be conducted June through August and will feature the following performers:

Sunday, June 23rd - The Gibson Girls

Sunday, July 29th - The Chosen Ones

Sunday, August 25th - The David Melton Family

All events begin at 5 p.m. in Pree Park in San Jose with free food and activities. The concerts will begin at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawnchairs.

The concerts are free and open to the public. All are welcome.

[San Jose UMC Office]


LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

204 N. McLean St.

 

GOOD NEWS

50th YEAR  REUNION & CONCERT

MAY 23-24, 2020!
 

Calling all GOOD NEWS alumni and sponsors! We are so excited to announce the 50th year of GOOD NEWS will be celebrated with a reunion and concert, May 23–24, 2020! We will rehearse on
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with the big reunion concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) at Lincoln Christian University. Mark your calendar now! We will bring
back as many of the former GOOD NEWS directors as possible. The Reunion Choir will sing a favorite song from each decade as well as hear from the current Good News and T.R.A.S.H. This will be a blast! Please plan to join us!

GOOD NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY began in 1971. Created from the Youth Choir of Lincoln Christian Church, Keith Davenport added the dimension of touring with the “Good News” of Jesus. There have been close to 1,000 students who have been in GOOD NEWS over the last 50 years, (we are still counting!) with hundreds of dedicated sponsors who have traveled with our students.

GOOD NEWS has shared the Good News of Jesus Christ in concerts in 43 states and Canada. On our 2019 tour next week we add #41 (Utah), #42 (Montana) and #43 (North Dakota).

GOOD NEWS alumni and sponsors (and parents!), we have created several ways for you to stay in contact to receive all of the information about the Reunion Concert.

To update your contact information, register for the Reunion Concert, send e-invites to fellow GOOD NEWSers, share photos (we need your photos, especially the formal group shots), videos, and stories, and once you have registered to sing in the Reunion Concert, receive a link to download the concert music, go to: www.lincolnchristianchurch.org/GN50 , Check social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with #GoodNews50, email us at GN50@lincolnchristianchurch.org.

Join us in May 2020 to celebrate the legacy and continued ministry of GOOD NEWS! We can’t wait to see all of you gathered together to once again proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in song!

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