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
Calendar for November
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
The Delavan United Methodist Women will host its
annual Christmas bazaar on Thursday, December 5, from 4:00p.m. until
7:00p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. This year’s theme is
“Christmas at the Lodge.” It will feature ski-lodge décor, complete
with plenty of plaid, pine cones and snow. Baked goodies, candies,
treasures, various filled baskets and deli items will offer your
shopping pleasure. The Cookie Walk will return again this year,
which proved to be a huge success last year. New this year will be a
complimentary hot chocolate bar. The main event will be chicken and
homemade noodle dinner during this same time frame. You are invited
to come to 417 Locust Street in Delavan and enjoy food and
fellowship with friends and neighbors.
SAN JOSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
101 E. Vine, San Jose
DAVE MELTON FAMILY SINGERS
December 6, 2019, at 6:00 pm
The Dave Melton Family Singers will perform a
Christmas program on Friday evening, December 6, 2019, at 6:00 pm at
the San Jose Christian Church, 101 E. Vine, San Jose, IL 62682.
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, Kadence and identical twin girls, Macy and
Gracie. One of their greatest joys in life is having their children
join them in singing praises to the Lord.
The Dave Melton Family Singers have performed at the San Jose
concert series held each summer for many years.
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
3770 N. Water Street, Decatur
hosts
BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE
Grace Baptist Church in Decatur invites the public to attend a
special holiday concert on Sunday December 8th at the church. The
evening will feature Brian Free & Assurance in Concert. This well
known Southern Gospel group offers Christ-honoring music for all
ages. Come ready to worship and have your spirit refreshed.
The concert is free but a free will offering will be taken as a show
of appreciation and support for this talented group.
Doors open at 5:15 p.m. The concert begins at 6 p.m.
Please come and bring a friend.
[Tina Shiers]
ATLANTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 300 NE Third St.,
Monday, December 16 at 6:30 pm
“THE MISFIT TOYS”
LIVE CONCERT
“The Misfit Toys” will be live in concert at the
Atlanta Christian Church, 300 NE Third St., on Monday, December 16
at 6:30pm. This rag-tag group of musical misfits has been making bad
jazz since 2011. Their snazzy arrangements of old Christmas
favorites will make you want to tap your toes and partake in the
Christmas merrymaking and frivolity! It’s all for fun and
fellowship, so come join us for an enjoyable evening and stay for
the refreshments. The “Misfit Toys” is…Brian Bolton, sax; Wayne
White, bass guitar; Robbie Bell, acoustic guitar; and Kevin Bolton.
drums.
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ST. JOHN UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST
7th & Maple Streets; Lincoln
Laurie Hill, Pastor
“No matter where you are on life’s
journey - You are welcome here”
Sunday, December 1 - 10:00 Worship with Open
Communion Theme: “Peace” Lighting of the first Advent Candle
Special Music: Zac Clemens
Presentations: Coats, mittens & scarves to Community Action
4:00 p.m. Sunday Funday 5:00 potluck
Sunday, December 8 - 10:00 Worship Theme: “Hope”
2:00 p.m. Caroling to Shut-ins
Sunday, December 15 10:00 a.m. Worship Theme: “Love”
Special music: Handbells and Choir; Director Zac Clemens
Sunday, December 22 - 10:00 a.m. worship Theme: “Joy”
Children’s Christmas Program: “A Gift for Baby Jesus”
Special music: Chime Choir; Director Darlene Begolka
7:00 p.m. “Carols, Choirs and Christmas Community Event”
Refreshments following program
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
11:00 p.m. Worship with Christmas Carols, Open Communion
Special music: Bells, Chimes, Choir
JEFFERSON STREET
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1700 N. Jefferson St.
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Services
- 4 pm and 6 pm.
LINCOLN
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
303 Broadway St.
Sunday, December 22nd - Christmas Ever: Before You
Leave - 4pm
Celebrate the joy of Christmas before you head out for a week of
travel and celebration. A casual Christmas Eve before you leave
service will take place as we create space to celebrate the joy of
Christmas during this busy holiday season.
Tuesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve Service - 5pm & 7pm
Prepare for the joy of Christmas Day with the truth of Christmas
Eve. Two identical Christmas Eve services will be held. All are
welcome.
HOPE CHAPEL CHURCH
OF THE NAZARENE
2501 Woodlawn Rd.
Sunday, Dec. 22 Sunday School at 9:45 and worship at
11:00
Sunday, Dec. 29 Worship at Friendship Manor at 11:00.
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
204 N. McLean St.
Saturday, December 14th
at 2:00 pm and 6:00pm - Lincoln Christian Church presents
“Celebrate! Christmas 2019” featuring kid’s choirs, student
choirs, sanctuary choir, worship choir, worship band and hand
bells performing “Repeat the sounding Joy!”
Wednesday, Dec. 24th
- Christmas Eve Services will be at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00pm in the
sanctuary at 204 N. McLean St.
MT. PULASKI
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
115 N. Washington
Sunday, December 22 - Community Christmas
Cantata at 2:00 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.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
205 Pulaski St., Lincoln
Wed., Dec. 4 - 6:30pm Advent Service
Sun., Dec. 8 - 8am & 10:30am Regular Services
Wed., Dec. 11 - 6:30pm Advent Service
Sun., Dec. 15 - 8am & 10:30am Regular Services w/ Holy
Communion; 6:00pm Hymn Sing; 6:30 Sunday School Christmas Program
Wed., Dec. 18 - 6:30pm Advent Service
Sun., Dec. 22 - 8am & 10:30am Regular Services
Tues., Dec. 24 - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Christmas Eve Service
Wed., Dec. 25 - 9am Christmas Morning Service
HOLY FAMILY, LINCOLN
ST. MARY'S, ATLANTA
ST. PATRICK'S, ELKHART
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, MT. PULASKI
(as of November 12, 2019)
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28
9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary-Holy Day of
Obligation
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary will be transferred to Monday, the 9th
of December this year; this is the Patronal Feast of the Diocese of
Peoria but is not a holy day of obligation this year.
(Taken from Bishop Daniel Jenky’s 2019 Festival
Letter)
Advent Reconciliation
Thursday, December 19
7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service for all four parishes @ Holy
Family Church
Regular Reconciliation times are:
Holy Family Church - Tuesdays
4:30-4:55 pm
Saturdays 2:45-3:30 pm or by appointment
St. Mary’s Church - Prior to 8:30 am Sunday Mass or by appointment
St. Patrick’s Church - Prior to 8 am Sunday Mass or by appointment
St. Thomas Aquinas Church - Prior to 10 am Sunday Mass or by
appointment
Christmas Programs
Wednesday, December 11
6:45 pm Holy Family/St. Mary’s CCD Christmas Program in Holy Family
Church
Tuesday, December 17
7:00 pm Carroll Catholic School K-8th Grade Christmas Program in
Holy Family Church
Vigil Masses for Christmas-
Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, December 25
9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God-Holy Day
of Obligation
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (Vigil Mass)
5:00 pm Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
5:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
6:00 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
(Holy Day Mass)
9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
9:00 am Mass @ St. Patrick’s
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1409 Pulaski St.
Tues., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Immanuel Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve Celebration begins with a 2:00pm Ecumenical Service
which includes Lessons and Carols and 7:00pm and 10:00pm Candlelight
Christmas Eve Services both including communion. Our congregation
participates in a community Christmas program, “Carols, Choirs and
Christmas” will be held at St. John UCC in Lincoln on Sunday,
December 22nd at 7:00pm with fellowship and refreshments to
follow. Contact the church office for more information
(217-732-6777). |
