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Prairie Avenue
Christian Church
To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
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Family Reunion: Works In Progress
Saturday, July 18, 5 pm - Worship Online
Sunday, July 19, 9 am - Fellowship Hall
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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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Saturday, July 11, 2020 Online Worship
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We find ourselves in the middle of the Jacob saga in Genesis this week. At this point in the story, we know a lot about Jacob's past, and we may have decided that we do not like him very much. Let's face it, he is not a very nice guy. He is grasping and scheming. His very name means "Grabber"; he is so named because he came out of the womb grabbing onto the heel of his twin brother Esau. He and his mother tricked his father into giving him the blessing of the family, and when his brother found out about it, Jacob ran in fear. If anything, we may find ourselves wishing that the birthright had gone to the foolish but more likable Esau.
In spite of his well-established faults and schemes, God reaches out to Jacob. In a startling dream-vision, God reveals not only acceptance of Jacob, but also gives him covenant promise! God will partner with this scheming negotiator.
The lesson is simple. God's grace is not contingent on our deserving. God's love is not conditional. God's covenant does not have any fine print. God loves us and will never stop working on us to become more faithful and loving members of God's family.
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We continue to keep updated on proper restrictions, recommendations, and guidance for gatherings and activities to reduce risk of COVID-19 activity and exposure in our faith community.
We will resume sanctuary worship services on Sunday, July 26 at 9am.
The prohibition of group singing, the requirement of six feet distance between attendees, and other risk-lowering measures will continue. Thank you for your support and abiding with these required alterations.
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Be sure to keep posted via our Facebook (TM) page and this e-newsletter for online opportunities for small group study and devotion.
Alpha Film Series
Does God Heal Today? Wednesday, July 22, 6 pm:
God is still healing today. The Greek word that means “I save” also means “I heal.” God is concerned not just about our spiritual salvation, but our whole being. One day we shall have a new and perfect body. In this life we will never reach perfection. When God heals someone miraculously today, we get a glimpse of the future when the final redemption of our bodies will take place (Romans 8:23).
Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response and prayer. This devotion is posted to
Prairie Avenue's Facebook page
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Wednesday Youth Activities
Our youth group are meeting with COVID-19 guidelines in place. They are meeting on Wednesdays, 5 pm to 7 pm. At this time, no food is being served, but snacks brought from home are welcome!
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Pray with Mexico, Sunday, July 19, 2020
Lectionary Selection: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Thank you, God, Father, and Mother of creation, for allowing us to be participants of your kingdom of justice, mercy, and faithfulness to you. Thank you for revealing the mysteries of your kingdom...
Read more
www.globalministries.org
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Apply now for the 2021 School for Ministry Cohort
Do you feel called to be a source of calm in the middle of the storm? Are you willing to be a shepherd who feeds God's people during a spiritual drought? Do you believe you have gifts for ministerial leadership?
Read more
cciwdisciples.org
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Adopt-A-Street Clean Up
Saturday, July 18, 9 AM
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We will be picking up litter and debris along 2200 E Prairie and 2200 & 2300 E Main every third Saturday of the month, June-October, weather permitting. Equipment provided. COVID-19 Precautions and guidelines observed.
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Good Samaritan Inn Re-Opening Dining Room
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The Inn is looking for healthy volunteers who want to make a difference in the Decatur community! 4-7 volunteers are needed per day from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers will be responsible for helping us continue to package and serve our to-go meals!
If interested, please check out their
website
for more information, or call The Inn at (217)-429-1455!
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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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For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click
Here
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The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION
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$29.64 was raised by 13 households who have linked their Kroger customer reward cards to support Prairie Avenue Christian Church. The quarterly contribution is for shopping at Kroger during April-June, 2020.
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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On July 7, 1970, Disciples on Volunteer Enlistment began operations in a small room adjacent to the boiler in First Christian Church on North Church Street with Ray Batman as coordinator. Discussions about responding to social justice issues and needs began in 1968, with the four Decatur area Disciples of Christ churches, First Christian, Central Christian, Prairie Avenue, and Antioch Christian.
Through the years, Prairie Avenue has supported the efforts and programs of Dove, Inc. We hosted the daycare program, Mother-to-Mother classes, and have been the home of the Dove, Inc. Children's Clothing Room since 2004. Our congregation has served as volunteers for Christmas Basket drives, and program advisory councils. Pastor Jason Butterick served as Dove, Inc. Board of Directors President 2012-2020.
We celebrate Dove's 50th anniversary and will continue to support its efforts to respond and lift the needs and issues of our community.
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