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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.  [Text from 
									file received] 
									- See more at: http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/today091213_ucc.shtml#sthash.DRa6nmeh.dpuf     
								3rd 
								Saturday MealSPONSOR: 
								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 - See more at: 
								http://www.lincolndailynews.com/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.RaU5xCL4.dpuf
 
								
								3rd Saturday 
								MealSPONSOR: 
								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
   
								- See more at: 
								http://www.lincolndailynews.com/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.RaU5xCL4.dpuf     
								
										
					
 
					
					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! The FPU Free Preview 
					Event is Sunday, January 11 from 10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. 
					Sign up for the preview in the Lincoln Christian Church 
					Family Room on January 4 and 11. Classes will meet starting 
					Sunday, January 25 at 10:45 a.m. 
					 
 
					Women’s Bible Study Begins January 12    
					This semester’s study focuses on Beth Moore’s study of 1 & 2 
					Thessalonians. Two sessions are available beginning 
					Monday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, January 13 at 
					1:00 p.m. Sign up at Lincoln Christian Church in the 
					Family Room on January 4 and 11. 
					 
 
					Quarter Auction 
					LifePointe Church of God  
					601 Pulaski St. (former Courier Building)  
					6:30 pm (doors open at 5:00)  
					Come one, come all, bring a friend and enjoy a fun filled 
					evening with us. And we always have food available!  
 
					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!
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					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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