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
WHEN:
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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 Church
March Calendar
March
KIDS’ WORSHIP at
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N.
McLean St.
Epic Adventures — Genesis
Becoming the
people God desires us to be isn’t always easy! We need nudged,
corrected, and loved along the way! In March, kids will discover
through the biblical accounts of creation, the fall, and the lives
of Noah and Abraham what the Bible says about being holy.
Our key verse is Leviticus 9:12 . . . ”Be holy.” Through this series
our goal is to help kids discover from the Bible how they can be
shaped and set apart to be the person God wants them to be every
day!
March Series Titles:
“God Creates People in His Image” (We’re God’s perfect creation)
Genesis 1.
“God Sends Adam and Eve from the Garden” (God is perfect and holy)
Genesis 3:6–24.
“God Tells Noah to Build the Ark” (God tells us to obey Him) Genesis
6:5–7:5.
“God Tests Abraham” (God is pleased when we trust Him) Genesis
22:–18.
ZION
LUTHERAN CHURCH
205
Pulaski St., Lincoln, IL
Lenten
Preaching Schedule
Lenten services will be held each Wednesday during March and the
first Wednesday in April, beginning at 6:30 featuring a guest
preacher from the Lincoln Circuit. The theme of the sermons will be
“The Salutary Gift, The Lord’s Supper.”
March 1: Ash Wednesday: Pastor Mark Thompson
Sermon: “Life-Giving Fruit” Text: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24
March 8: Pastor Charles Olander of Zion, New Holland
Sermon: “Blest Communion” Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
March 15: Pastor Wesley Reimnitz, Lincoln Circuit Counselor
Sermon: “Healing Medicine” Text: Luke 10:25-37
March 22: Pastor Rodger Abatie, vacancy pastor of Trinity,
Manito
Sermon: “Bread from Heaven” Text: Exodus 16:1-12; John 6:27-34,
48-51
March 29: Pastor Mark Peters of Faith, Lincoln
Sermon: “Nuptial Feast” Text: Matthew 22:1-14
April 5: Pastor Mark Thompson
Sermon: “Rest for the Weary” Text: Exodus 31:12-18; Matthew
11:28-12:8
FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
301 Pekin St., Lincoln, IL
Easter Services
Ash
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Service Times: 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m.; & 7 p.m.
Meditation Title*: Abandon Life
Scripture Lessons: Joel 2.1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51.1-7; Matthew 6.1-6;
16-21
*Homily will be given at the 7 p.m. service. Imposition of ashes
will be available at all services. 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. services
will last 15 minutes. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the 7
p.m. service and during all Sunday morning worship services through
Lent and Easter.
The First Sunday of Lent, March 5th, 2017
Sermon Title: Abandon Control
Scripture Lessons: Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7;
Psalm 32;
Matthew 4.1-11
The Second Sunday of Lent, March 12th, 2017
Sermon Title: Abandon Comfort
Scripture Lessons: Genesis 12.1-4a; Psalm 121; John 3.1-17
The Third Sunday of Lent, March 19th, 2017
Sermon Title: Abandon Criticism
Scripture Lesson: Exodus 17.1-7; Psalm 95;
John 4.5-42
(selections)
The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 26th, 2017 (Laetare Sunday &
Meatless Potluck)
Sermon Title: Abandon Expectation
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16.1-13; Ephesians 5.8-14; John 9.1-41
(selections)
The Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 2nd, 2017
Sermon Title: Abandon Certainty
Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37.1-14; Psalm 130;
John 11.1-45
(selections)
Palm Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Sermon Title: Abandon Complacency
Sermon Text: Isaiah 50.4-9a; Psalm 118.1-2,
19-29;
Matthew 21.1-11
Easter Sunday, April 16th, 2017
Sermon Title: Embracing Life
Sermon Text: Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24;
John 20.1-18
FIRST CUMBERLAND
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Women’s Ministry, 110 Broadway in Lincoln
Chicken Noodle Lunch
Sat., March 4th from 11am to 1pm.
Tickets available at the door. Proceeds will go to the church
community projects. Carry outs are available and the building is
handicap accessible.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
TUA-Y-C-EBF coming March 11!
Mark your calendar—The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser
is March 11! All proceeds benefit Good News and HeartSong as we
raise funds for our annual ministry tours.
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 already eaten-in.)
Get your tickets from any Good News student or in the Church Office
from February 13 to March 6. Each student has tour fees to
participate in Good News or HeartSong. All proceeds from tickets
purchased from a student will go directly to that student’s tour
fee. 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 and HeartSong
appreciates your continued support of our ministry as we prepare to
take the Good News of Jesus on tour.
Family movie night is coming to
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
Friday, March 17th at 6:30
Come casual, bring blankets, lawn chairs and pillows. Bring your
friends for popcorn and a movie. Parents please accompany your
children.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
Spring Tea Tickets
Spring Tea tickets are available in the Lincoln Christian Church
office. Tea will be April 29th at 11:30 in the Fellowship Center.
Hurry…limited seating.
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LINCOLN BIBLE CHURCH
2316 N. Kickapoo St.
A Chosen People Ministries Presentation: “Messiah in the
Passover”
April 2 at 10:15 am.
The Messiah in the Passover presentation is a powerful visual
message not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but of
the redemption of individuals from the bondage of sin through the
atoning work of Jesus. The program is designed to give participants
a deeper understanding both of Passover and of the Communion table.
Public is invited. Please bring a friend. For more information
please call the church at 725-5959.
2017
Lenten season
ST.
JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
7th and
Maple Streets in Lincoln
will begin
with ASH Wednesday services March 1 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ken
D. Kramer will be joined by the Confirmation class who will present
a reading: “The Path of Forgiveness” for the message. Imposition of
Ashes and Holy Communion will also be shared during the service, to
which the public is invited.
Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. a Lenten Study will be held in the
Wilmert Lounge.
March 8 “Judas” – “Can God Forgive?”
March 15 “Lazarus” “Afraid of Dying?”
March 22 “The Physician” “Do you Believe we can be Healed?”
March 29 “The Prostitutes” “Experiencing Real Love”
April 05 “The Pagan” “Does God Really Exist?”
Every Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Scripture and messages:
March 05 worship with Holy Communion served
Luke 4:1-11 “The Temptation to Take the Easy Way Out”
March 12 Genesis 12:-1-4a “Going for the Blessing”
March 19 John 4:5-42 “The Fields are Ripe for Harvest”
March 26 John 9:1-41 “Who do You Blame?”
CPR here & One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
April 02 worship with Holy Communion served
John 11:1—45 “If Only You Had Been Here”
HOLY WEEK
PALM SUNDAY, April 09, at 10:30 a.m. Scripture Matthew 21:1-11
Children will process with Palm Branches
Message: “Is it a Parade or a Protest March?”
MAUNDY THURSDAY –April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Worship with Last Supper meal as was done in Upper Room
Message: “The Twelve Seats at the Table”
GOOD FRIDAY April 14 7:00 p.m.
Celebrating the Office of Tennebrae (Seven last words of Christ will
be read, candles being extinguished symbolizing Jesus’ death.)
Confirmation Class Reading Message: “The Day of Redemption”
EASTER SUNDAY April 16
10:30 a.m. Easter Celebration Worship with communion
Message: John 20:1-18 “Who Are We Looking For?”
2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER April 23
10:30 a.m. John 20:19-31 “The Scars of the Resurrection”
The Public is welcome to opportunities for worship, study and
observances!
St. John United Church of Christ practices Open Communion.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Preschool
There
are just a few spots in LCC’s Preschool and your preschooler can
join now for second
semester! Take advantage of this opportunity for
your child to gain skills for kindergarten in a
Christian environment today! To register or get
more information, call 217.732.7618 and ask for
Jenni.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vacation Bible School 2017
Vacation Bible School 2017
June 19–22 at Lincoln Christian Church
204 N. Mclean St.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
Good News
Good News is heading to the northeastern US including New York City,
June 6–13, 2017. Good News’ home concert is Monday, June 5 at 7:00
p.m. HeartSong will be on tour April 21–23. HeartSong’s home concert
is Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
Woven Together
Woven Together is a local organization that seeks to help people in
Logan County respond to the needs of orphans locally and around the
world. Woven Together includes people from many different walks of
life striving to carry out God’s command to care for orphans. We
serve a wide range of people through our foster care initiatives,
adoption fund for local families, parenting classes, support groups,
and other programs. We have multiples fundraisers throughout the
year and partner with individuals, churches, and businesses to care
for vulnerable children and families.
For more information visit
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org. |
