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Prairie Avenue
Christian Church
To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from the depths of our being to the ends of the earth.
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Worship Each Week & Daily Prayer |
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REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE |
We host in-person services on Saturdays at 5 pm,
and Sunday mornings at 8 am and 9:30 am.
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Did you miss a sermon or can't remember the good statement made by Pastor Jason recently?
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It is said that C.S. Lewis walked in on an academic discussion about the distinctiveness of Christianity. Those present were about to decide that there was nothing that set Christianity apart from any of the other world religions because they were unable to come up with anything that truly marked our faith and set it apart from the rest. So, they put the question to Lewis. He paused only a moment and said, "That's easy, it's grace."
Grace is what makes us who we are as followers of Jesus Christ. Grace is what motivates us to respond with love and joy and hope. Grace is what equips us for living in this world and what allows us to help create a sense of community as we seek out other recipients of God's grace. It is what we have to offer the world, nothing of our own, but the gifts that come from grace.
Paul is taking a collection for the church in Jerusalem. The growth was out in the suburbs, and the downtown church was suffering (OK, not exactly, but sort of.) And so he went from church to church, asking for mission giving. And the churches responded. Read the first part of chapter eight, and you'll note that Paul is proud of them for giving; some of them gave, even though they also had struggles.
Paul concludes his invitation by reminding us that love needs proof from time to time; love needs action to really be love --at least the love that Christ calls us to, the love that God expresses.
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JULY WORSHIP SERIES:
EVERYDAY PROPHECY:
FOUR PROPHETS
FOUR RESPONSES
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The prophets were known for the ways they critiqued the systems and figures of power and privilege in their time and space. The ongoing life of the church demands prophetic address that both attend to personal need and empowers communal action in the service of justice and righteousness in the world. The work of the prophet is not based on status or talent, but on presence and availability to the call of God. This four-week series will investigate how that call is carried out in everyday ways. |
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Grow in Faith
through listening, paying attention, and reading 5 verses a day
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Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response, and prayer. During the season of Lent, Pastor Jason is sharing the gospel of Mark, which will be read through by Easter. We encourage you to read this gospel. The associated devotion is posted to Prairie Avenue's Facebook page.
The Secret Place Available
The Summer (June-August) 2021 issue of the daily worship devotional magazine is available for pick up in the education wing hallway.
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Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week |
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Pray with Japan, June 27, 2021 - Global Ministries
Lectionary Selection: Mark 5:21-43 Prayers for Japan God, we come to you at this time, asking for help to keep our faith strong during this pandemic. We pray for the many countries including Japan where the virus continues to spread ... Read more
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www.globalministries.org
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Youth Group Garage Sale
Thursday June 24,
4 pm -7:30 pm
Friday, June 25
8 am - 2 pm
Saturday June 26
8 am - 1 pm
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Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month |
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June Outreach Project: Faith Comes By Hearing Vision 2033 |
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Until June 30, any gift you give will be matched dollar for dollar, reaching twice the people with God's Word in audio. |
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PLEASE BRING YOUR SPARE CHANGE FOR OUR NOISY OFFERING PROJECT THIS WEEKEND! |
Countless multitudes around the world have never heard God’s Word in their own language—if at all. Most could not read the Bible if a printed version were available. They need Scripture recordings in their own language.
Every dollar you give toward our $350,000 Vision 2033 Matching Challenge today goes toward creating and sharing God’s Word with men, women, and children on every continent.
Your generous support for our "Noisy Offering" is appreciated! We have collected $84.59 for this project.
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General Fund
Donations given to the Prairie Avenue Christian Church General Fund support the year-round ministries of the church. Your generous support keeps our building, staff, and operations working for the mission of the church. The mission of Prairie...
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www.continuetogive.com
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Fundraising Project - reFresh Capital Campaign
Announced at the State of the Church address on June 30, 2015, the reFresh capital campaign has two improvement/update priorities: updating HVAC equipment and internet/network accessibility.
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www.continuetogive.com
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For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click Here.
The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION |
$29.90 was raised by 14 households who have linked their Kroger customer reward cards to support Prairie Avenue Christian Church. The quarterly contribution is for shopping at Kroger during January - March, 2021.
Joining to support the ministries of Prairie Avenue Christian Church is FREE. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
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Get Your Disciples Apparel and Gear Here!
Get your Disciples polos, hats, and hoodies in a variety of colors. Order by the 15th to be included in this month's production! 10% of the proceeds benefits the Disciples Mission Fund!
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store.disciples.org
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"When you shop for Father's Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/37-6056944, AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchases to Prairie Avenue Christian Church at no cost to you!"
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Prairie Avenue Christian Church is a listed charity with the Smile.Amazon program. Please use smile.amazon.com, and choose Prairie Avenue Christian Church for your generous support. We received a $5.33 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between January 1 and March 31, 2021.
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Share Your Faith through inviting 5 people to church this year |
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Imagine With Me:
Disciples Mission Fund
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And you know, we came to this idea that DMF is us. It’s who we are. It’s all of the churches that we’re in covenant with. It’s our home base.” – Rev. Chad McMullin, First Christian Church, Sedalia, MO
Rev. Terri Hord Owens speaks with Mid America pastor Rev. Chad McMullin about the changes in his congregation when they began to focus on the theological reasons for giving.
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Thursday, June 24 is our one-day giving event DMF Day. A gift on DMF Day supports Disciples Mission Fund, which makes it possible for the whole church to work together, doing far more than we could alone.
If you’ve ever…
...sat around a campfire at church camp
...had a visit from a global mission co-worker
...visited a Disciples college
...served on a search committee for a new pastor
...attended Children Worship and Wonder
connected with other Disciples in your region
…then you’ve seen Disciples Mission Fund at work.
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Disciples Virtual Gathering - Saturday, August 7, 2021
The Disciples Virtual Gathering is an opportunity for Disciples to connect, learn, worship, and imagine new ways of gathering as church.
Read more
disciplesconnect2021.vfairs...
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