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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     
								
										
			
				
			
 
			
			First 
			Presbyterian Calendar for December 
 
			DELAVAN UNITED METHODIST 
			417 S. Locust Street 
			 WOMEN'S ANNUAL BAZAR 
			"Nutcracker Sweet" is the theme of the Delavan United Methodist 
			Women's Annual Bazaar to be held on Thursday, December 6 from 4 p.m. 
			until 7 p .m. in the church Fellowship Hall. A homemade chicken and 
			noodle dinner (free-will donation) will be served and a variety of 
			booths featuring items for purchase will be available. These include 
			gift baskets deli items, baked goods, candy, and attic treasures. 
			Also, back by popular demand, a Cookie Walk will be held. Proceeds 
			from the Bazaar assist the ladies of the church with their mission 
			support throughout the year.
 
 
			San Jose United Methodist Church 
			101 E. Vine Street, San Jose 
			Dave Melton Family Singers  
			Christmas Concert 
			 Friday, December 14th       
			6 p.m.   
			The Dave Melton Family Singers is a family singing 
			group based out of Franklin IN. Dave and his wife, Krista are joined 
			by their five children: Trevin, Kyle, Kadee and identical twin girls 
			Marcy and Grace, as they travel the nation singing.
 Dave Melton is an ordained minister and singer who grew up singing 
			with his family in the “Melton Family Singers.” Dave and his family 
			now continue the family tradition of singing Southern Gospel music. 
			Through the years they have been blessed to sing thousands of 
			concerts and to see lives changed and hearts blessed by the Gospel 
			message in song. Dave also has been privileged to preach in churches 
			all across the nation. Their aim is always to point others to the 
			cross and to our Savior. So come out and let their music encourage 
			your hearts; strengthen your faith; and remind you of God’s great 
			love for you!
 
 Make plans to attend this exciting event. This is a free concert and 
			everyone is welcome. The concert will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
 
 
			
			 
 
				
					
						
							
								
									
										
										
											
											203 S. Vine 
											Street, Mt. Pulaski   
											December 5, 2018-Mid 
											Week Advent at Chestnut 7:00pm
 December 13, 2018-Zion MP 
											Christmas Program 6:30pm
 
 December 19, 2018-Mid Week 
											Advent 7:00pm
 
 December 24, 2018-Christmas 
											Eve Worship 7:00pm
 
 December 25, 2018-Christmas 
											Day Worship 10:00am
 
 
											MT. PULASKI 
											 
											CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
											115 N. Washington   
											Sunday, December 
											16  - Community christmas 
											Cantata at 4:30 pm in the Mt. 
											Pulaski Christian Church Sanctuary   
											Monday, December 
											24  - Christmas Eve Service 
											at 6:00 pm in the Mt. Pulaski 
											Christian Church Family Life Center
											 
 
											HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 
											Lincoln;  
											ST. MARY'S PARISH, 
											Atlanta;ST. PATRICK'S PARISH, Elkhart
 
											ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 
											PARISH,Mt. Pulaski
 
											Immaculate 
											Conception of the Blessed Virgin 
											Mary -Holy Day of Obligation 
											Friday, December 7 (Vigil 
											Mass)
 5:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 Saturday, December 8 (Holy 
											Day Mass)
 8:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
   
											Advent 
											Reconciliation 
											Wednesday, December 19
 7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation 
											Service for all four parishes @ Holy 
											Family Church
 Regular Reconciliaton times are:
 Holy Family Church - Tuesdays 
											4:30-4:55 pm - Prior to 
											Saturday Mass or by appointment
 St. Mary’s Church - Prior to 
											Sunday Mass or by appointment
 St. Patrick’s Church - Prior 
											to Sunday Mass or by appointment
 St. Thomas Aquinas Church - 
											Prior to Sunday Mass or by 
											appointment
 
											Christmas Programs
 
											Wednesday, December 12
 6:45 pm Holy Family/St. Mary’s CCD 
											Christmas Program @ Holy Family 
											Church
 
											Tuesday, December 18
 7:00 pm Carroll Catholic School 
											K-8th Grade Christmas Program @ Holy 
											Family Church
 
											Vigil Masses for Christmas-
 
											Holy Day of 
											Obligation 
											Monday, December 24
 4:00 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 4:00 pm Mass @ St. Patrick’s
 6:00 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s
 7:30 pm Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
 9:00 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 
											Christmas-Holy Day of Obligation
 
											Tuesday, December 25
 9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
   
											Solemnity of Mary, 
											The Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of 
											Obligation 
											Monday, December 31, 2018 
											(Vigil Mass)
 5:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 
											Tuesday, January 1, 2019 
											(Holy Day Mass) 9:00 am Mass @ Holy 
											Family
 
 Based on the availability of clergy, 
											this schedule is subject to change. 
											Please check the parish calendar on 
											the website
 www.logancountycatholic.org for any 
											changes or additions.
 
 
											IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 
											CHURCH 
											1409 Pulaski St., 
											Lincoln   
											Monday, Dec. 24 - 
											Christmas Eve services at 7:00 
											pm and 10:00 pm. Both services will 
											celebrate communion. Public is 
											invited.
 
 
			LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH  
			204 N. McLean St., Lincoln 
											  
											Sunday, December 
											16 - Lincoln Christian Church 
											Preschool Christmas Program at 3:00 
											p.m. 
											  
											Monday, Dec. 24th
											- Christmas Eve Candlelight 
											Services,  at 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 
											pm. Come celebrate the birth of our 
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			OPEN ARMS  
			CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 
			813 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln   
			Sunday Services: 9am & 11am  
			December 16th & 23rd Christmas Series “A Christmas to 
			Remember”
   
			Dec 23rd - Special Music by our Kids Ministry 
			& Daughters of the King on Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
			 
			Dec 24, 2018 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 3pm
 
 
											ST. JOHN UNITED 
											CHURCH OF CHRIST  204 Seventh 
											St. Lincoln 
			December 2 Worship 10 a.m. First Sunday of Advent – Lighting 
			of Advent Candle
 
 December 9 Second Sunday of Advent –10:00 worship at First 
			Presbyterian Church sharing in their Christmas Contata NO services 
			at St. John Church
 
 December 16 Worship 10 a.m. Third Sunday of Advent “A 
			Fruitcake Christmas” Children’s Program
 
 December 21 Blue Christmas joint Service at First 
			Presbyterian Church.
 Supper at 6 p.m. Worship at 7:00 p.m.
 
 December 23 Worship 10 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent “Love 
			Magnified”
 
 December 24 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with 
			candle lighting
 and Open Communion
 
 December 30 Worship 10 a.m. Hymn sing with First Presbyterian 
			Church our
 guests. NO church services at First Presbyterian.
 
 January 06, 2019 Worship 10 a.m. Epiphany Service with 
			communion.
 “Let’s start new year with a new epiphany for our souls”
 The public is welcome to any or all the 
			services/programs.
 
 
			FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 
			301 Pekin St., Lincoln   
			Sunday, Dec. 9 -- Christmas Cantata: “Were You 
			There on That Christmas Night?” by Lloyd Larson. It retells the 
			birth of Jesus through new melodies, enduring carols, and holy 
			scripture. The choir will be accompanied by an instrumental 
			ensemble.
 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 301 Pekin St., Lincoln
 6 p.m. at Atlanta Library Union Hall Loft, 114 Arch St., Atlanta
 
 Friday, Dec. 21 -- Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service
 
 The Christmas season is often marked by expressions of joy, 
			excitement, and happiness. However, this time of joy and expectation 
			can often overshadow the pain and hurt many experience during this 
			season, when the world's merriment puts their grief and sorrow in 
			stark relief. Traditionally centered on the Winter Solstice [the 
			longest night of the year], this service will provide time and 
			space, through song and readings from Scripture, for God’s people to 
			reflect on the pain this time of the year can invoke, while also 
			remembering that God is there and that light will soon return.
 
 6 p.m. meal in Community Ed Building
 7 p.m. service in Sanctuary
 
 Monday, Dec. 24 -- Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
 7 p.m. in Sanctuary
 
 
			LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH  
			204 N. McLean St., Lincoln 
			KIDS WORSHIP—December 2018
 
			During the month of December, during Kids Worship we will learn that 
			Christmas means a lot more than the presents that are under the 
			tree! Kids will discover that the events of Christmas involved a lot 
			of “telling.” Prophets told, the angels told, the innkeeper 
			undoubtedly told, and shepherds as well had a lot to tell. Through 
			this series, we will find that we can continue to tell the story of 
			Jesus’ birth and that our “telling” still has an impact on the world 
			today!
 
 If you would like to encourage and review this study with your 
			child, the weekly topics are listed below (the weekly point is 
			listed in italics). During this month we will focus on a key verse 
			from Luke 2:11, “The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the
 Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!”
 
 • Prophets Foretell Jesus’ Birth. Isaiah 7:14; 9:6–7;
 We put our hope in Jesus.
 • An Angel Appears to Mary and Joseph. Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 
			1:26–38;
 We believe Jesus is God’s Son.
 • Jesus is Born in Bethlehem. Luke 2:1–7.
 We receive God’s greatest gift.
 • Shepherds Learn That Jesus is Born. Luke 2:8–20;
 We tell others about Jesus.
 • Wise Men Visit Jesus. Matthew 2:1–12;
 We seek Jesus every day.
 
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