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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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Learning to Love Your Enemies
September 5 & 6 Online
Sunday, September 6, 9 am - Sanctuary
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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, August 29, 2020 Online Worship
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The capacity for love to overcome all obstacles is easier to believe when talking about two people who want to be together, but can be especially challenging when thinking of ourselves and someone we don't want to be with, especially someone who has hurt or betrayed us. Yet our ability to overcome conflict within ourselves and find peace (despite what others may do) is an incredible opportunity to reflect the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, who loves us despite the ways we have failed.
Many people don't believe that God can use conflict and confrontation to our mutual benefit, because they have seen too much bad conflict--conflict handled poorly.
Bad conflict avoids. We don't want others to feel bad, but allowing someone to unknowingly walk in dangerous ways is not loving. If others are hurtful or offensive, it is not enough to assume they should know better. If we do not warn others of bad behavior, their repeated mistakes and suffering will be on our hands.
Bad conflicts tries to make us into someone else's savior. Proselytizing creates resistance and resentment and makes ourselves into a false idol of self-righteousness. In a worst-case scenario, "the most serious symptoms in family life, e.g., anorexia, schizophrenia, suicide, always show up in families in which people make intense efforts to bend one another to their will. Ultimately, we are not the savior, and if others don't heed our warning, we must trust the Holy Spirit. Our Scripture passages this weekend in no way suggest we are responsible for other people's choices, only that we are responsible for warning them.
A healthier pathway is due process.
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The Book of Daniel
Wednesday, September 9, 6 pm - Parlor
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You may obtain a copy of the book through online or local retail book shops, but purchasing the book is not necessary to join the class.
To register for the class, click here.
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Daniel and Revelation tend to be regarded either as books of historical foresight or theological insight.
Genesis 1-3 presents a theology of human and cosmic origins. Likewise, apocalyptic texts such as Daniel and Revelation offer a theological account of human and cosmic destiny. In both cases, the authors use existing ideas to convey distinctive theological convictions.
The figure of Daniel appears prior to the setting of the biblical book of Daniel. Apocalypses of the historical type are usually dated to that time when their predictions become inaccurate and stereotypical. Using this standard, most scholars date Daniel to about the year 165 B.C.
The narratives of Daniel 1-6 are different in many respects from the apocalyptic materials found in chapters 7-12. The visions of Daniel center on the figure of Antiochus IV, who prohibited Jewish practice and desecrated the Jewish temple. The author(s) of Daniel anticipated a soon-coming vindication of Israel and the resurrection of the most righteous and the most wicked.
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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.
Wednesday Youth Activities
Our youth group are meeting with COVID-19 guidelines in place. They are meeting every other Wednesday, 5 pm to 7 pm. At this time, no food is being served, but snacks brought from home are welcome!
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God's Shalom: Justice and Wholeness in Today's World...
David Anderson Hooker, is Associate Professor of the Practice of Conflict Transformation and Peace building at the University of Notre Dame's Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, an integral unit of the Keough School of Global...
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cciwdisciples.org
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Water the Plants prayer initiative - New Church Ministry
Water the Plants is a church-wide initiative that is bringing together 1000 intercessors to pray for the leaders and congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) New Church Movement. The challenges of starting a church are unique....
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newchurchministry.org
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Pray with Indonesia Sunday, September 6, 2020
Lectionary Selection: Exodus 12:1-14 God of Life and Healer of All, in this time of plague, we pray your protection for the people of Indonesia, for those crowded in city slums and unable to escape the virus; for those who must expose themselves...
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www.globalministries.org
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Fundraiser Food | Nelson's Catering | Springfield IL
Pickup Date: 9/25/20 Pickup location: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Decatur Pickup time: 4:00-6:00p Grilled 1/2 Chicken Dinner, sides include: mashed potatoes & gravy and southern style green beans. Comes complete with roll & butter and all...
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nelsonscatering.com
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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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The Story of Georgia Black Farmers Who Grow EE Pecans
When you own the land you farm, you decide what to plant, when to harvest, and which maintenance methods to use. More importantly, you're the one who controls your own livelihood. For Black farmers in the United States, land ownership is tied to...
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blog.equalexchange.coop
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COVID-19 Response
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold at home and around the world. Many of us have been practicing social distancing in our own homes and neighborhoods, knowing that when we stay home, we can save lives. On a global scale, the pandemic...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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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 |
$29.64 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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Regional Assembly 2020
Registration for Regional Assembly 2020 is now open. We invite you to celebrate ministry with us during these unprecedented times by Zoom and YouTube. Please click the registration button to the right and begin your registration. All registrants...
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cciwdisciples.org
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