Worship and Praise Service

January 15, 2017

Welcome to worship at First Chris�an Church!

Each Sunday, FCC offers two worship services—tradi�onal

worship at 8:15am and contemporary worship at 10:45am

Greg Taylor will share communion and

offering devo�ons.

When communion is served, we invite all Christ Followers

to par�cipate, partaking of the bread

as it is passed, and retaining the cup

un�l we can all partake together.

Today, Adam Brucker will share a message en�tled, “Follow

your Calling” on his final Sunday as a ministry staff member.

At 9:30am, a recep�on will be held in the Family Life Center

to honor long�me FCC staff members Adam Brucker and

Karen Rice

Reveal for Jr High from 4:30pm - 6pm in the Cable Building.

Reveal for Sr High from 6:30pm - 8pm in the Cable Building.

Wednesday from 6pm - 7:15pm, First Kids Youth Group for 3

year old - 5th grade meets in the First Kids area.

We have several Sunday School classes from 9:30am-10:30am that can

provide an opportunity for you to get be�er connected with our FCC

family. Find a class that fits best for you, and ask a volunteer at the

informa&on desk to help you locate your classroom.

CLASS TOPIC TEACHER

20-30 Something Podcast of the Week Ryan Sosamon

Crusaders “Pause” Norma Harrold

Family Life “Ba>lefield of the Mind Jan & Roger Dial

Faith Builders Philippians Greg Taylor

Logos “An Unexpected Christmas Larry Roberts

Lord Led Ladies “You’ll Get Through This” Pam Barnes

Grief Class Joyce Trummel

Sunday School for children is located in the First Kids space, junior high

students gather in the Cable Building, and high school students gather

in The Edge.

Would a community group work be�er for you???

We have several community groups currently mee�ng. If you would

like to join one, more informa�on is available at the informa�on desk.

Stop by today to find the perfect group for you!!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and pe''on, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Special Prayer Requests *Indicates new name

Hospital Prayer List

(as of January 12, 2017

Decatur Memorial

Larry Ratliff

George Armstrong

David Buck

Released

Russell Crutcher

Our Chris�an Sympathy to the Family

and Loved Ones of…

Jim L . Harrold, Clinton, IL, husband of

Jane Harrold. Father of Jim (Dorothy)

Harrold.

David Buck*

Russell Crutcher*

David Duff*

Jack Rueff

Sue Ri>enhouse

Ezra Sturgeon

On February 12, FCC will be hosting an estate planning seminar. This seminar will cover estate planning from a biblical perspective with the goal of helping you do what you want to do, and to do it in the most efficient manner. There is no cost or obligation to attend this seminar, and it will be facilitated by Terry Davis who has 15 years experience in estate planning with Christian Horizons. The seminar will begin at 5:45pm in Fellowship Hall, but will be preceded at 5pm with a light meal and fellowship time. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about estate planning. Please register at the church office or fill out the form below and put it in the offering as it is passed.

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning Seminar Registration

Name_________________________________________________

Phone#_______________________________________________

Will you be attending the light meal at 5pm? Yes or No (circle one)

**Just a reminder that the special prayer

list was cleared as of January 10. Only

names called in after that date will

appear on the new list**

“Lest We Forget Those We Love”

Memorials were received in memory of:

Ron Benz

IF:Clinton Gathering

February 3 & 4

This is a great women’s ministry event you won’t want

to miss! If you would like to register, please fill out the

insert in your bulletin and put it in the offering or visit the

information booth in the foyer. Questions? Please

contact Mandi Ries in the church office.

Spiritual Disciplines - Sacred Rhythms Retreat

Mark your calendars for March 24-26! The retreat

will be held at Little Galilee. This is a chance for

you to grow spiritually and have time alone to read

God’s Word, pray, walk, & slow down. Brochures

and registrations are available in the church foyer

& office. Questions? Contact Susan & Ken Klein,

Becky Glenn, or Rachel Emery.

If you have a loved one who is sick or in the hospital

and would like to have a minister visit with them or

would like for them to be added to the prayer list,

please contact the church office.

There are several dishes that have not been picked

up from funeral dinners. Dishes are located in the

brown cabinet at the south end of the Family Life

Center. Please pick up any dishes that may be yours.

Questions? Contact the church office.

Decisions for Christ and His Church

Proverbs 31 will be cooking on Tuesday,

January 17 at 6pm in the upstairs kitchen. This

ministry provides freezer meals for many

different needs in our community. Men & women

of all ages are welcome! Hope you will join us!

Brooke Whitlock, 59 Kirkwood Dr, Clinton IL, was

baptized on January 8, 2017 at FCC.

Tim Sturgeon, PO Box 111, Kenney,IL, transferred his

membership to FCC on January 8, 2017.

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January 29 at 5pm in the FCC Sanctuary

Tickets are $10 & $15 and are available for

purchase in the church office or by visiting

itickets.com. We hope you will join us!

Dee Milanski and Ivy Koritz are looking for interested

persons to join them monthly for a Daniel Plan style

meeting. Meeting will include encouragement, cooking

tips and tasting, exercise, devotions, and goals. Please

respond by Jan 20th to Dee Milanski, 217-855-8318, Ivy

Koritz, 217-622-8280, or the church office.

Plan G Ladies Bible Study, led by Lori Evans, will be

starting a new study Thursday, January 26 at 6pm in

the Logos classroom. They will be studying All Things

New by Kelly Minter. Please consider joining us for this

study!

Today in First Kids….

2’s & PreK

Deborah & Barak - Judges 4-5

Memory Verse: “The Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; He

will save us. Isaiah 33:22, ESV

K - 5

Deborah & Barak - Judges 4-5

Memory Verse: “The Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; He

will save us. Isaiah 33:22, ESV

First Kids Youth Groups

Wednesdays from 6pm - 7:15pm in First Kids Area

For more informa�on visit www.facebook.com/firstkidsclintonfcc

Every Friday| Breakfast Club is at 7:15am in the Cable Building.

Every Sunday| JH Reveal & Community Groups meet from 4:30pm-6pm. HS

Reveal & Community Groups meet from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Both groups meet in

the Cable Building.

Winter Retreat | HS students will be going to Madison, WI Jan 20-22. Cost is

$90. Deadline to register is Jan 15. Register at the Special Ac�vi�es page on

www.revealstumin.com

Mission Trip Info | JH students will be going to Pass Chris'an, Mississippi from

June 25 - July 1. HS students will be going to Guatemala from June 10 - 16. Sign

ups are going on now! Deadline is January 29

CIY Info| Jr High CIY Believe dates are March 3 & 4. HS CIY Move dates are July

10-15. Please mark your calendars!

Visit www.revealstumin.com to stay up-to-date on student events.

ABendance & Giving for January 8

Morning Worship 535

Bible School 188

General Fund Giving $16,156.36

(weekly need: $18,157.96)

Jan 16 Missions Meeting - 7pm

Jan 17 Men’s Reload - 6am, Cable Building

Proverbs 31 - 6pm, Family Life Center Kitchen

Jan 18 First Kids Youth Group - 6pm, First Kids Areas

Choir Practice - 6:30pm

Jan 19 Trip to Lincoln Nursing Home - 8:30am

Jan 20 Breakfast Club - 7:15am, Cable Building

Coffee Break - 10am

Jan 20-22 HS Winter Retreat