“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.

1st Annual First Presbyterian Church
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
&
Easter Egg Hunt

You and your family are invited March 29th, 2015 to the pancake breakfast hosted by the Youth of
First Presbyterian Church in the C.E. Building. From 8:30-9:30am the youth will serve you delicious pancakes and sausage, fruit and coffee. This will be our first fundraising event for our 2015 summer mission trip.

THEN!

After worship on the 29th, all children 5th grade and under, especially the little ones, are welcome to participate in our first annual Easter Egg hunt. If it the weather is nice, the hunt will take place outside. If it decides to rain…or snow, we will hunt the eggs inside. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family alike to join in on a little fun at First Presbyterian Church.
(From this Sunday until Sunday, March 29th, we are in need of plastic Easter eggs and kid friendly items to fill them with. The Deacon’s have put a basket at the Ottawa Street entrance for you to place your contributions. If you have any questions please call the office at 217-732-6141.)

Lenten Activities for the

First United Methodist Churches of

Mt. Pulaski, Chestnut and Latham:

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

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

Everyone is welcome to our Saturday evening service. A perfect solution to a busy schedule.
Come join us at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1409 Pulaski St.(across from the LCHS parking lot). 732-6777

Saturday Service starts at 5pm.
It is casual. All songs and responses are projected on a screen in the front of the church. Accompaniment is with piano and a guitar.
The first Saturday of every month is followed by a potluck.

Come join us. A wonderful and friendly way to celebrate our Lord!