“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.)
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!
Spring For Tea
Saturday, April 18
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center,
204 N. McLean St., Lincoln
Doors open at 10:45am
Tea Served at 11:30 am
Tickets on sale in Church Office
Phone 217-732-7618
Come and bring a friend! All proceeds go to Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger.
EASTER SCHEDULES
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 15th, 22nd & 29th we will meet at 4 PM
Middletown United Methodist Church
Thursday, April 2, 2015 -
Maundy Thursday Services on at 7:00 p.m.
April 5,
2015 - Easter Sunday Services will be at 9:00 a.m.
Hartsburg United Methodist Church
103 Third Street, Hartsburg
April 5 - Easter morning worship, 9:30 am
Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Pulaski
Thursday,
April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00 pm with communion
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Service - 7:00 pm
Easter Services - April 5th
7:30 am - Early Service with communion
8:30 am - Breakfast will be served -- NO Sunday School
10:00 am - Regular Service with communion
