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We all have regrets. Many of them come from our attempts to fulfill unmet longing. The problem is many of us get stuck in an endless cycle of longing and regret, unable to move forward. Our hope is that we would all come to see that God is big enough to redeem even our worst regrets. He can use everything for a greater good. On Sunday, September 10, we will begin a new sermon series titled
Starting Over. Nothing needs to keep us from the joy and purpose of God has for our lives! We can start over and live a life beyond regret. Invite a friend who needs to hear this truth.
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God designed us to live and grow in community. Life Groups are the way people grow spiritually and connect relationally at First Christian. Groups are small groups of 8-12 people that study the Bible, laugh and have fun together, and pray for each other. There is a variety of groups from women's, to men's, to young adults, college aged, married couples, and widows. We want you to experience what having a Life Group is about. We are forming new groups now for the Fall semester. We need people who are willing to be a Group Host as well as people who want to join a group. For more information or to sign up, email Misty at [email protected]
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Here at FCC, we have a 3D Vision (Discover, Develop, Deploy). Every August almost 600 college students pack up their belongings, say 'goodbye' to mom and dad, and head to MacMurray College to work towards their goal of getting a college degree. Leaving home is never easy, and once the students arrive on campus they are tasked with getting all of their possessions into the room that they will call home for the next 9 months. On August 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. we want to deploy onto the campus of MacMurray and help make this transition a little easier on the students. We want to be the hands and feet of Jesus to these students by helping in a practical way. We would like to be available to carry furniture, rugs, mini-fridges, and other items into the dorms, give them a Welcome to Jacksonville bag and simply let them know if they do not have a church home they are welcome here. If you are interested in helping for this event, please sign up by calling the Church Office at 243-6445.
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The FCC Elders have prayerfully discussed the addition of an Elder Candidate, to the Leadership Team. We encourage our members to be in attendance on
Sunday, August 6, when we have a vote of affirmation for
Chip Turner as Elder Candidate, during our Sunday morning services.
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Howdy ya'll! Put on some boots, saddle up, and & giddy on over to the 2017 Ministry Fair! For just a year, will you join our frontier? We need YOU to volunteer!
The Roundup will take place on Sunday, August 27 after each service, in the Warehouse!
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Ladies, join us for food, fun, and fellowship while enjoying the Fall crisp air. We will be hosting the event under the pavilion at the Starlite Camper Club at Lake Jacksonville. The event will be on
Friday September 8, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
. Each lady is asked to bring a snack to share and feel free to bring your board games, playing cards, etc. for a fun evening of laughter and fellowship together. The address for the Starlite Camper Club is 2184 South Lake Road. Worried about finding the location? We've got you covered! We will be busing those ladies that would like to catch a ride to and from the camp sight. The bus will leave the church parking lot at
5:45 P.M.
Due to limited seating on the bus, you must sign up in advance by calling the church office at 243-6445 or email Autumne at
autumne.willner@fccjacksonville.org
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Men come join us for an afternoon of paintball. Cost is $25 per player. This includes all the gear you will need, gun, mask, as well as all day air and 200 paintballs. Space will be limited, so sign up early. You can text Ryan Bartlett at
217-883-0047 or call church office at
217-243-6445 to register. Keep up to date on all the men's ministry events by visiting their Facebook page :
www.facebook.com/fccmensministry
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If you recently received a take-home book for your child about baptism and he/she is ready for this next step, please contact Michelle Douglas at [email protected] to sign up for the Clubhouse Kids' Baptism, Sunday, August 13, during
the 11:00 a.m. service
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Join Ruben & Karen Popet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 20 during the 9:30 a.m. service.
Ruben & Karen are Missionaries at the Beraca Foundation Orphanage in Jdioara, Romania. They are supported by the FCC Missions Team.
The Beraca Foundation is in the Missions spotlight for the month of August - be sure to stop by the Missions corner on the north end of the Foyer on Sunday mornings!
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Interested in helping this year in the youth program? There are two adult leader meetings coming up soon! We'll talk vision, philosophy, and we'll discuss how the Warehouse will look this fall.
Can't make it to the meetings? Contact Patrick Crawford at [email protected] or call the Office at 243-6445!
We're extremely excited to see what God will do this year at the Warehouse and we'd love for you to be a part of it!
Wednesday, August 2 :
Adult leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Warehouse
Wednesday, August 23 :
Adult leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Warehouse
Sunday, August 27
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Fall kick off for 6th graders - 12th graders and their families! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Warehouse!
Wednesday, August 30 :
First night of Jr. High Youth Group (grades 6-8)
Thursday, August 31 :
First night of High School Youth Group (grades 9-12)
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Join together with other women as we discover the root to clear, daily communications with God - humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life. This is a 7 week Tuesday evening study that begins
August 29 - October 10 at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To sign up and order your study guide, call the Church Office at 243-6445 or contact Autumne Willner at [email protected]
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We still have openings for the 3 year old class for the 2017/2018 school year. You can register online at
www.fccjacksonville.org/preschool
or stop by the office for a form. If you would like to set up a tour or have questions, please call 217-243-6445 to speak with Cassie Turner!
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Jesus told us to love our neighbor and this is an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with the neighbors of our community. The Missions team recently reached out to Vanessa Tyus from New Directions Warming Center and Polly Pulley from Spirit of Faith Church. They chose these ladies because their ministries are responsible for feeding some 600-700 people monthly. They do this with thread-bare budgets and lots of donations and volunteers. The team asked them one simple question, "What is your greatest need?" Their response was that they need disposable plates, disposable cups, disposable silverware and napkins.
We are beginning an initiative called "Buy Two - Give One." The concept is simple. When you buy napkins, foam plates, plastic cups or plastic silverware, instead of buying one package, would you consider buying two? Bring one to the church and drop it off in one of the totes located by each main entrance identified "Buy Two - Give One". You may also drop them off at the church office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Then, each week we will divide the goods donated equally to each ministry. We will accept donations through the end of August. Our goal is to donate enough of these items for the ministries to use through the end of the year. "Buy Two - Give One"- it's a great
way to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
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Just Girls - On Thursday, September 14 we are taking a trip to Salisbury, Illinois! We will meet at the Church at 10:00 a.m. and drive to The Morning Star
Café. Lunch is your choice of sandwich, Cashew Chicken or Olive Nut; Baked Potato soup, Broccoli salad and your choice of pie with Tea or Coffee. $15 holds your spot for lunch. After lunch we will go to The Farm to see their gardens and do a little fall shopping.
Thursday, August 24 - Roger Deem will be speaking and our own Lanie Davis will be singing at our program. Don't forget to sign up on your Connection Card on Sundays or call the Church Office at 243-6445 to save your spot for lunch!
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595 Freedman Street :This home is progressing well! If you can spare an hour or two, we would love to have you come out!
Work days are scheduled for:
Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
UPDATE: All of the drywall is installed and the first coat of finishing is complete on 2/3 of the house. There will be experienced drywall guys finishing the inside of the house this week and hopefully be to the point of painting walls by Saturday, August 5! If you have been wanting to help with the project, and have been waiting for an easier task, you may want to make plans to be available next Saturday morning to help us with painting and general cleanup of the house and lot. Any help would be appreciated and it would be a good chance to put your stamp on the house and say you had a hand in finishing it for the homeowner! Just show up to work or text Ryan Turner (217-370-6101) ahead of time to set up a special day.
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For a long while now, FCC has been known within the community as a "praying" church. We are excited to be growing in this area of ministry. The Women's prayer ministry has recently come along side our Elders to pray with individuals after each Sunday morning service in the Fireside Room. We are expanding to offer one-on-one prayer with women at other times throughout the week and host a prayer time every other Thursday night, 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the church. All ladies are invited to join in the Sanctuary to pray and care for our community.
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Do you love to quilt? Like to sew? Or are you interested in
learning? You are invited to join with other ladies to work on projects to donate to various charity organizations. This group will meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
(please note the change in weeks)
in the Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch, a sewing machine, thread, quilting tools and any fabric you wish to donate. If you have none of these, come anyway to help and enjoy the fellowship. Text or call Ruth Ann Hull at 217-248-8751 for more information!
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8:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
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11:00 a.m.
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Total
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General Fund
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The Next Step
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YTD
Received
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YTD
Need
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Difference
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154
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387
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237
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778
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$32,913.92
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$495.00
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$570,406.46
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$550,800.00
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+$19,603.46
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142 |
337 |
257 |
736 |
$16,970.60
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$2,287.00
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$587,374.06
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$571,200.00
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+$16,174.06
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121
|
394 |
241
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756 |
$19,293.70 |
$3,080.00
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$606,667.76 |
$591,600.00 |
+$15,067.76 |
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152
|
455 |
222 |
829 |
$19,200.47 |
$420.00 |
$625,868.23
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$612,000.00 |
+$13,868.23 |
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147
|
416
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257
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820
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$22,293.92 |
$807.00
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$648,162.15
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$632,400.00
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+$15,762.15
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First Christian Church | 2106 S. Main, PO Box 39 | Jacksonville, IL | 62651 | 217.243.6445
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