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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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What do we know about Corinth, the place where Paul founded one of the early church communities? Well, it was a cosmopolitan place, composed of people from various ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles, and religious beliefs. It was also a seaport, making it a valuable site for trade and commerce. Corinth was, in many ways, a model city in the Roman Empire. It was also known for its significant slave trade, sexual perversion, and general moral corruption. At first glance, it hardly seems like the ideal setting for a new church. But what does Paul do? Plant a church in Corinth.
You can imagine that Paul is thoroughly aware of the various cultural influences that might impact this fledgling community. The members of the Corinthian church would have come from varied backgrounds and experiences, different social norms and values. Such differences can be a challenge for a new community trying to agree on common practices and commitments. In this passage from his Second Letter to the Corinthians, Paul uses language and images that reflect tensions of difference and paradox: light in the midst of darkness, treasure in clay jars, perseverance despite persecution, life that surpasses the work of death. He highlights an important reality: we do not preach ourselves: we preach Jesus Christ as Lord. That knowledge enables us to deal with the tensions of difference and paradox that arise in our lives.
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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.
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Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week |
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Pray with Egypt, May 30, 2021 - Global Ministries
Lectionary Selection: John 3:1-17 Prayers for Egypt Lord, we rejoice in your love for us - for the gift of eternal life through your Son, for the movement of your Spirit in and around us. May you bless us with ... Read more
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www.globalministries.org
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Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month |
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2021 PENTECOST OFFERING UPDATE |
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! Our support for Pentecost offering is $540.40. If you would still like to contribute, you may send your support via mail or online here.
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Justice and Lasting Peace: Action Update And A Prayer...
What began as a peaceful demonstration to oppose the eviction of several Palestinian families from the Shaikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem led to a violent crackdown by Israeli police, and the situation escalated rapidly. Since May 10,...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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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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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 $7.39 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2020.
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Share Your Faith through inviting 5 people to church this year |
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Imagine with Me: North American Pacific/Asian Disciples |
"Many times we say about the covenant, only covenant for the denomination or something, but we have to remember that we have a covenant as a Christian and we have a covenant as a brother and sister in Christ. That's the first thing. People feel that and when they find that important aspect in our church, people will come." - Rev. Chung Seong Kim, executive pastor for North American Pacific/Asian Disciples
Rev. Terri Hord Owens talks with the executive pastor for North American Pacific/Asian Disciples (NAPAD), Rev. Chung Seong Kim about the ways congregations in his community are living out the Pentecost story of inclusiveness and growth.
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SAVE THE DATE! August 7, 2021 Nothing can separate us from the love of God! #DisciplesConnect2021 Stay tuned to Disciples News Service for details as they become available.
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