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Volume 53 Date May 3, 2011 Issue 18
www.clintonfcc.com
A ministry of
Little Galilee Christian Camp
Our church will help provide cereal for
Little Galilee again this year. You can begin bringing
your boxes of cereal on Sunday, May 1st. Here’s a list
of what the camp will need
(and these are all BIG boxes):
30 - Captain Crunch 30 - Fruit Loops
30 - Golden Grahams 30 - Rice Krispies
30 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch
We will need all these by Wednesday, May 18th.
Thank you for your help!
The Gospel According to Greg
Greg Taylor [email protected]
Sunday launched our brand new sermon series on the
Holy Spirit – week one looking at the concept of God’s “Presence” in our lives through the Holy Spirit. If you
missed the message, let me challenge you to listen to it online at www.clintonfcc.com, or to at least spend some time with the manuscript and/or power point file – both
can be found at our website in the sermon section under “sermon player.” I’ve also “opened up” my blog to receive your questions, comments and suggestions as we move
through this series together. The address for the blog is www.gregtaylorfcc.wordpress.com.
I also wanted to share with you the plans for the final four messages:
5/8: Sermon 2 - THE PREGNANCY (Mother's
Day) -- a sermon based on Mary's pregnancy conceived by the Spirit as a pointer to a new kind of life, new kind of way of being human in Jesus.
5/15: Sermon 3 - THE POWER -- a sermon based on the gifts of the Holy Spirit given in power for the
edification of God's church working together to build a stronger body - a clinic on the book of Acts,
beginning with the day of Pentecost and looking at several chapters that follow. They were meeting together, they were praying, they were studying,
there was belief. (5/22: CLASS Act kids performance during both
services)
The Gospel According to Greg (cont’d)
5/29: Sermon 4 - THE PRODUCE -- a sermon
based on the fruit of the Spirit, developing virtue and character in the life of a Christian as displayed in
the characteristics of the fruit. *** One service on May 29 @ 9:30 a.m. ***
6/5: Sermon 5 - THE PREPARATION -- a sermon based on the work of the Spirit doing its sanctifying work in our lives as a goal for our future life with
Christ, a seal anticipating His coming.
I’m meeting with five other preachers each week to study and write together and I’m thankful for each of them: Mark Weber – Mt. Pulaski CC; Scott Zorn – Tuscola FCC;
Steve Higgs – Northwest CC in Decatur; Lloyd Johnson – Moweaqua FCC; Ed Bacon – Mt. Zion CC. Please lift these
brothers up in prayer as we study together and as they present these sermons in their churches.
Finally, the month of May brings some special Sundays each year, and I know you will NOT want to miss any of these events:
May 8 – end of the year Adult choir program
May 15 – Take Me Out to the Ballgame Sunday and Graduate recognition Sunday May 22 – CLASS Acts kids program
May 29 – one service Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. and Remembrance Sunday
June 5 – congregational meeting at the end of each
service for the purpose of affirming those men recommended to serve as Elder at FCC.
Have a great week – see you Sunday!
Greg
May 1, 2011 - Facts & Figures
Sunday, May 8, 2011
8:15 am 11:00 am
Distributing Bulletins Jenny Rittenhouse Roger Larson Marty Hiter Phyllis Green Connie Hantla Jim Defebaugh
Information Center Attendant Jean Perring Cindy Taylor Shirley Weikel
Greeters Peg Reeter Jim & Cindy Taylor Bob Adcock Scott & Candy Siltman
Door Assistant Wes Anderson Ty Osterbur Danny Bundy
Serving Outside Communion Shut-Ins: Marvin Hubbell
Hospital: J.D. Harrold Hawthorne Inn: Joe Alexander
Cookie Callers for the Week of May 8th
Linda Cooper Karyn Henson
Our Witness Through Giving
General Fund Giving this Week $21,072.29 2011 M.A.P. Weekly Need $19,150.67 Surplus $ 1,921.62 Our Witness Through Attendance
Worship: 304+354=658 (‘11 Ave. 683)
Bible School: 287 (‘11 Ave. 290)
Decisions for Christ & His Church
This Week Yearly Totals
Baptisms: 0 3 Transfers: 2 7 Rededications: 0 2 Christian Service: 0 0 Total 12
Information About the Church
Greg Taylor Minister of Preaching & Teaching [email protected] J. Kent Hickerson Minister of Pastoral Care Ernie Harvey, Jr. Minister of Children & Jr. High [email protected] Adam Brucker Minister of High School, College Age & Technology [email protected] Jim Coonce Minister of Worship [email protected] Peggy Jones Ministerial Admin. Assistant [email protected] Karen Rice Office Admin. Assistant [email protected] Lisa Wrone Financial Admin. Assistant [email protected] Office Phone (217) 935-3139 Office Fax (217) 935-3130 Office E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
A thank you note has
been received from
Lincoln Christian
University. It is
posted on the bulletin
board by the church
office.
Young at Heart
David Buck, Coordinator
When our souls prosper, we flourish on the inside. We are at peace; we are full of joy; we are content; we live with a sense of destiny and purpose; we are growing spiritually; we have strong, loving relationships with others. God is a God of abundance and He wants us to live abundant lives. Jesus came so we could have and also enjoy life in abundance and to the full. “….I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 Finally, we’ll have our friend Carol McFeeter Thompson from Weldon Springs with a program explaining the wonders of Nature on the 20th of May. Then on June 1st we’ll enjoy a program we’ve wanted for a long time - no one other than Marcia Wise. Be sure to come for a sweet blessing! On the 15th we’ll enjoy Kathy Brake singing and playing the piano in the style of Rick Roy. It will be fun and exciting. “Friendship is love with understanding.” Ancient Proverb On the 19th of May we’ll travel to Moline for a fun day of fellowship on the Celebration River Boat for a cruise and to the sound of big band music of an era past. June will lead us to Sullivan’s Little Theater for a production of “Cats.” Then July we’ll have a fun day at the Beef House with songs from Broadway. August we’ll lead us to the Myer’s Dinner Theater in Hillsboro, IN, to see Show Boat. Kimmswick, MO, is our destination in September. Mystery is our trip in October. We’ll be off to Branson in November for a fun little vacation with music and wonderful food. “I have been driven many times to my knees by the over whelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” Abraham Lincoln To be at peace with God we must try to obey Him to be the best of our ability. We will not arrive at perfection while we are fleshly bodies, but we can have a perfect heart toward God and try our best every day to please Him. See, inquire for, and crave peace and pursue it.
...Bob Lowery, Lincoln, IL - husband of Marilyn Lowery ...Tricia Short, Wapella, IL - daughter of Bill & Kayla Short, sister of Ben, Jacob & Nathan Short, niece of Marge Gregory ...Carl Hamblen, Kenney, IL - father of Rebecca Mears & Darrel Hamblen …John Stapleton, Clinton, IL - husband of Mary Stapleton, father of Steve (Debbie) Stapleton, Stan (Tracy) Stapleton, Doug (Dana) Smith, & Derek (Debbie) Smith
Rick Alwood Bettie Anderson
Gary Angel Lisa Babbit
Yvonne Blount Virgil Brady
Brad Campbell Maxine Cardinale
Edna Carter Hillary Cherry Landon Clark
Mike Connelly Allen Cooper Bill Coughlin
Merle Cox Brett Creager
Jim Defebaugh Lois DeJaynes Patty Douglas
Carolyn Drummond Carol Duncan
Candi Evans Nathan Florey
Debra Focht Betty Fortune
Sandy Gambrel Judy Hedrick
Ed Martin Dick McConnell
Olive Moberly Jimmy Moore
Tammy Moore Robert Peters Jesse Reising
Randy Roy Pat Ryan
Sara Ryan Mason Schmidgall
(infant) Breanna Shofner
Gary Simmons James L. Smith
Sharon Stephenson Lori Stone
Doris Sugg Kris Sulzberger
John Thorp Bob Trummel Wayne Tyler Sherry Volk
Ron „Yogi‟ Weiscope Gene Wickenhauser
Vernadine Witt
Hospital Prayer List Special Prayer Requests * New Names
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
John Warner Debbie Bateson
Decatur Memorial Maxine Cardinale
Judy Wolfe Pat Brockman
Lindsey Hanes & baby Nancy Hubbell (5th)
St. John‟s
Rodney Sizemore
Out of Area Infant - Elias Clark (IN)
Our Christian Sympathy to the Family and Loved Ones of...
...Joetta Gammage to Manor Ct./Liberty Village, Clinton, IL ...Nadean Gambrel to Manor Ct./Liberty Village, Clinton, IL
Nursing Home Updates...
This ‘N That
The Clinton Rotary is sponsoring a drive-through chicken dinner. Pick up your dinner at the Clinton Junior High on Wed. May 11th from 4:30-6:30pm. Cost is $8.00 for 1/2 chicken dinner which includes mashed potatoes, gravy, corn & dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All proceeds will help support the Community Action Food Pantry. See Greg Taylor or Karen Rice for tickets or more information. See Greg Taylor or Karen Rice for tickets or more information.
“Decisions for Christ…” Mr. & Mrs. Bill (Helen) High, 400 S.
Clinton St., Clinton, IL 61727,
transferred their memberships to First
Christian Church this past week, as
immersed believers in Jesus Christ .
New Baby Boy!
We rejoice with Andrew & Lindsey Hanes on the
birth of their son, Zachary Andrew, who was born
April 30, 2011. Proud grandparents are Richard &
Cindy Hanes.
NEW LIFE PREGNANCY CENTER’S
CHANGE FOR LIFE - BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
If you still have a baby bottle (with or without anything in it),
please bring it to the church office.
It is not too late to turn it in! Thank you for your cooperation!
May Happenings at FCC May 8th - Mother’s Day-featuring the adult choir May 15th - Graduation Recognition Sunday as well as our 4th annual “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” May 22nd - Class Act Kids musical during both services May 29th - Remembrance Sunday - one service at 9:30 am
More This ‘N That
“Lest We Forget Those We Love” Memorials were given in memory of:
Mildred Maddox Maxine Robinson
Condolences for the Bob
Lowery family may be sent to:
Marilyn Lowery
280 Campus View Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Proverbs 31 will be cooking on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. Please join us in the downstairs kitchen as we prepare meals to refill the freezers. Bring a friend, “Many hands make light work.” Please call the church office if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
LIFE LINE SCREENING
will be coming to First Christian Church on
Wednesday, June 8, 2011. 5 screenings will be offered. Appointments are required. We have a sign-up sheet in the church office. This sign-up
sheet will allow our members to get a priority appointment plus when you call the church office, 935-3139, you will
receive a discount of $10 off the package price. Or you can also call, 1-877-792-8480, to make an appointment.
Our monthly volunteer day at the Lincoln Christian
Village is Thursday, May 19th. Please meet at the church
to ride to Lincoln with other volunteers. For more
information, please call Goldie Hedrick, 935-3400,
or Audrey Sessions, 935-2562.
Escapades with . . . Ernie Harvey Jr.
VBS CORNER: When Shake-It-Up Café starts on June 13 the young
people will be learning about the mission project for this year, Haitian
Christian Outreach. One of the primary areas of service is their
ministry to children by meeting their educational, spiritual and
physical needs. They provide schooling for 2500 children including
funds for meals and healthcare. Each day the young people will hear a
video message from Ro Ro Eustache, a native of Haiti, lead missionary
and co-founder of the outreach program. Also, during the week both
Mac Burberry, who does administrative leadership for the work, and
Steve Collins will be here to visit with the kids.
Our offering will be two-fold. All money that is given will go
for providing meals for the children, which mostly consist of rice and
beans. While providing for the children of Haiti we want to also
provide for children here in Clinton. Therefore, we are having ‘A Can
a Day’ project. All the children will be asked to bring just one can
each day of fruit, soup, veggies, or meal in a can such as spaghetti.
You will receive more information later.
Breakfast Club meets Friday at 7:15 am.
The last meeting will be May 20.
A Word of Thanks Thank you to all of the adults who worked on Wednesday and Sunday nights with our Children and Junior High Ministries. God’s Little Treasures: Laurie Retzer, Jeanette Bliss, Angie Roberts, Daryl & Barb Cline Class Act Kids: Melanie Cheatham, Alia Burton, Kim Hoyt, Kayla Gwozdz, Jeremy & Christy Thayer, Scott & Casey Brendler, Jerry & Adrian Baker, Cathy Hickman, Michelle Gibbons, Leslie & Abbey Volker, Peyton Conn Jr. High: Mark & Michelle Witzke, John & Marcia Wise, Troy Lane,
No Sunday Night Programs on May 8.
Spend some time with your mom.
Adventures with... Adam Brucker
SENIOR HIGH GRADUATE SUNDAY On May 15th we will have Graduate Recognition
Sunday for those graduating from high school. We will bring the students on stage at the end of each
service and at 9:30 we will have a brunch for the families. If you would like to be recognized and are planning on attending the brunch on this Sunday,
please call the church office to let them know that you will be attending.
Christ In Youth Conference July 25-30, 2011
Incoming 9th Grade - Graduating Senior
Registration has begun for CIY. The cost is $275. Put your non-
refundable $50 deposit in a brown youth payment envelope and turn it in
to the office or to Adam’s office.
CAMPING AT LITTLE GALILEE Here are some of the comments that Little Galilee campers have said about
their week of camp. “This was the best week of my life.” “I can’t wait until
summer gets here so I can go back to Little Galilee.” “I didn’t realize how
much Jesus loves me until now.” “I wish I could stay forever.” We believe
that the time spent at Little Galilee will be one of the highlights of their
summer. We do our best to see that all campers have a fun, safe time while
they are at Little Galilee learning about Jesus. Our goal is to draw all people
closer to God because of the time spent here.
We are asking you to join us in PRAYER this Thursday, May 5th
for the COPE mission, Children of Pokot Education, Kenya, Africa. Ask
God if He would also have you fast for part or all of the day as you pray.
God asks his people to fast “to loose the bonds of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, to set the oppressed free, and break every
yoke.” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV
~~ Barb plans to meet with the community leaders May 6th at 10 am to
see what they perceive to be the biggest needs there and what resources
the community has to meet them...
~~ Please mark your calendars and pray this Thursday, May 5th for this
meeting (it will be 2 am our time the 6th, just in case some of you want to
get up in the night to intercede for her during the meeting).
~~ Witch doctors and curses are unfortunately something Barb faces over
there - pray for protection over Barb, her home, the mission, the school,
the Pokot people... pray for the people to turn from witchcraft and evil to
the Lord Jesus Christ...
~~ Pray for husbands who are beating their wives, for conviction, a soften-
ing of their hearts, for them to choose God's ways over the evil traditional
ways.
~~ Pray for life to be honored and cherished, for abortion to be abolished,
for the girls forced into abortions (all too often at the hands of substandard
medical care... and dying from it).
~~ Barb flies out of Kenya on May 14th to arrive in states May 16th. She
asks that we pray for her trip to Nairobi and flight out because Kenya is on
high alert for terrorist attacks, possibly even more so since Bin Laden's
death.
I send these on to you with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart for the
strongholds satan has in Kenya among the precious Pokot people...
We must cover Barb in PRAYER. Please call on your prayer warrior friends to
join us in prayer.
Trusting YOU JESUS to reign and rule among the Pokot, You are The
HOPE, LIGHT, TRUTH and WAY they so need!
Becky For the mission of COPE
Prayers are needed!
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