We have a special Event On Sunday, January 8th at 5:30 pm. We will show the exciting new movie, “Courageous” here at our church. Our entire church family, AWANA clubbers,
and AWANA families are all invited to attend.
If you haven’t seen the film yet, now’s your chance. If you have, come and see it again. See you there!
Music Notes
The chancel choir’s performance of “Joyful and Triumphant – A Worldwide
Christmas Celebration”. Was well attended, and all who were there had only good comments to make on the way the choir sounded, and delivered the message in song.
The songs in this cantata reminded us that Christ came for everyone. I am quoting from one of the songs:
He is everybody’s King,
Jesus is Everybody’s King…
No matter your race,
No matter your place in life,
He’s a King for everyone,
No matter where you came from….
Another song points out that Jesus came for people like you and me. I am reminded that Jesus came for me and He is the greatest Christmas gift one could ever receive.
If you missed joining us on Sunday, December 11th, you missed out on a blessing. But don’t worry, God’s mercies are new each day, and I’m sure the choir will have ore in store as we head into the new year.
by Keith, and based on Myrta’s newsletter article.
Sunday Evening Bible Clubs – AWANA for kids age 4 – 6th grade and TREK for youth both have their last meeting of 2011 on December, 11.
You won’t want to miss it, we start at 5:30 pm. This is our final club night through the holidays until January 8th, so please try to attend!
As part as our goals to better minister to our Sunday School members, reach more people through targeted Bible studies, and reach out to serve our community, be sure to attend next Sunday October 30, 2011.
It’s a simple thing, we’re updating the enrollment records so we know where we stand, and give us a place to start. Be sure to bring a pen and join us for Sunday School as we enroll everyone next week at 9 o’clock!
When you’re not here, we miss you, but if a proper enrollment isn’t filled out, we may not know how to contact you to tell you.
[St Elmo, IL] A hayride will take place at 6:00 pm this Friday, October 28th at Hunsaker Woods south of St. Elmo.
For maximum fun and fellowship, bring a pack of hotdogs & buns, or a dessert and enjoy
the bonfire with us!
Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors.
Don’t miss the bus. The church bus leaves at 5:30 pm!
The October Newsletter is now available, and can be downloaded here. October 2011 Messenger
The current newsletter can always be found on the Newsletter page. Look for the “News&Events tab, and click the newsletter link that pulls down.
Join us with our Pastor Appreciation day, and Mortgage Burning!
Everyone please join in our celebration of Pastor Appreciation Day on Sunday, Oct. 16th. We’ll set aside a special time during worship service to honor our pastors and we’ll show our love for them with a card shower.
A hog roast and bonfire will follow when we will burn the mortgage to our property. Hallelujah!
Interested in supporting our children’s Bible program? Consider donating an extra $10 to sponsor a child. Details will follow from the AWANA Commander. Just note it on your giving envelope!
AWANA Volunteer Meeting Next Sunday–Aug 14th—immediately following Morning Worship (lunch will be provided).
Please try to attend as AWANA will kick off on Sunday, August 21st
it’s very nearly upon us!
Calling All Sunday School Teachers Please attend the training scheduled for this Saturday, August 13th at 1:30pm. We’ll cover The Transformational Class training for all Sunday School levels and audiences.
Come and be equipped to adopt a fresh perspective on Sunday School and its purpose. Please try to attend.
Committee members will be asking leaders to check with volunteer staff to see if everyone is serving where they feel called. Better yet—be proactive and let your Team Leader know and save them a call! Those who are non-members are welcome to volunteer to serve in many non-leadership positions, so please notify the Team Leader listed below.
Interest Surveys and Spiritual Gift Inventories are in the front foyer.
Our Team Leaders:
Includes: ushers, media, drama, floral décor, greeters, chancel choir, special music.
Includes: nursery, prayer, bus & van, Shut In, youth and ministry for all ages.
Includes: weddings, funerals, potlucks, holiday events, pastor appreciation, compassionate cooks, graduations, game nights.
Includes: REACH, Men on Mission, World Changers, VBS, WMU, mission night.
Includes: Sunday School, AWANA, small group Bible study, extended session, children’s church.
Sunday School: Our church family has filled the needs for children’s Sunday School teachers for the coming year. Praise the Lord! We are left without substitute teachers for the preschool through 6th grade class levels, so if you’re willing to fill in, see Paula Putnam.
Lesson Overview: The lesson encourages Christians to make the most of unsettling experiences.
Background: JEREMIAH 26:1-29:32
1. REESTABLISH NORMALCY (JEREMIAH 29:1,4-7)
2. REJECT UNREALISTIC DREAMS (JEREMIAH 29:8-9)
3. REMEMBER THE LORD IS IN CONTROL (JEREMIAH 29:10-14)
R.E.A.C.H. Training is for all Sunday School teachers, AWANA club leaders, and Deacons. All are strongly encouraged to join us on this Saturday, July 23rd as we travel to Marion for this FREE IBSA training session.
By training, we are enabling our teachers, and our church family will be equipped to reach out to others and evangelize our communities.
Let Pastor Ron know TODAY if you plan to attend. We’ll leave the church at 6 am and return about 3 pm.
You Are Needed! Our Sunday School needs teachers for the following children and youth classes:
Please pray about these openings and then see Paula Putnam if you are being lead to serve our church family in this way.
Don’t Forget: You can send an email directly to Paula by clicking here.
Coming Soon! Our Sunday School will soon be offering classes to:
Check out our other Adult Sunday School Classes:
With the spring rains (OK, in our case a deluge) comes the need to mow our beautiful church grounds. Our lawn crew is at it once again—if you are in the neighborhood on Thursdays, stop in and give them a cup of coffee or a cool drink to show your appreciation for their dedicated service to our church family.
Shut-In Ministry
As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, let’s reflect on God’s faithfulness to His people.
“God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:9
Our Shut In Ministry team continues to contact those folks who, for one reason or another, are unable to worship and fellowship with us. Recent visits include Doris Larsen, Cleo Allen, Irene Tucker-Riley, Bob Atchison, and Sybil Wooldridge. We were blessed by our visits and ask that you remember them in prayer for health needs, comfort and encouragement in this season. We also remember Jon Clymer, Louella Goldsborough, Maxine Hites, Angie McElroy, and Larry Riley for recent health struggles.
If you have an interest to serve in this ministry or if you know someone in our body in need of encouragement, please contact Alice Potts (618.483.3126) or Nancy Byars (618.483.9826).
At our May business meeting we will vote on a proposed Deacon Yokefellow program.
The proposal is as follows:
A yokefellow is a man from the church family who assists the deacon in his ministry as a deacon.
Prospective deacons may be asked to serve twelve months as a Yokefellow, working beside other deacons to learn about the duties and responsibilities of service as a deacon.
Any Yokefellow-time is useful to help the church determine whether the prospective deacon should indeed serve. The prospective deacon may also use Yokefellow-time for personal, prayerful reflection to determine if he should or must serve Jesus as a deacon of His church.
Pastor Ron and his wife Delaine will begin a new Young Adult Class (ages 18-35) on Sunday, May 1st.
The young adults will meet in the first classroom on the right in the education wing.
The Family Life Center is seeking a manager for the Silk Purse Thrift Store.
The Silk Purse is an extension of the Family Life Center ministry and serves to financially and actively support the work of the Center.
Qualifications:
Applications may be obtained at The Family Life Center:
605 Eden Ave
Effingham., IL 62401
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