Prairie Avenue

Christian Church

217.428.3327

www.prairieavenuechristianchurch.org

To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from the depths of our being to the ends of the earth.

 A Stephen Ministry & Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Congregation

Worship Each Week & Daily Prayer
Attending weekly gives you the opportunity to re-center your life,
give God honor and glory, and remember what is really important in life.

The life and health of the church is dependent on the commitments and responsibilities of its members. When everyone sees themselves as needed, responsible, and contributing, then amazing transformations can happen. The call to faithful service is not always easy to respond to, but all things are possible when we realize how much God loves us and trusts the church to care for the world.

Did you miss a sermon or can't remember the good statement made by Pastor Jason recently?

You can access the complete library of sermons at our Prairie Avenue YouTube(TM) Channel










We begin our November series by looking at what it means to serve, to be called to service, and to actively work with God to care for the world.


Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes with their greater assertion of rights rather than responsibilities. Many enjoy handing work to others, lifting nothing to help those who struggle. More often than not, they lift up their titles and privileges as exemptions from service rather than serving.


Titles and public displays of respect are not signs of God's endorsement or favor. The church is not a bank or country club, and membership (despite popular opinion) does not have its privileges. Greatness, according to Jesus, is measured not by title and respectability, but by serving. Blessing in order to be a blessing for others. God made us for faithful service. Christ entrusts us to serve others on his behalf. The Holy Spirit strengthens and equips us to be the hands and feet of God's mercy, kindness, and compassion.


None of our service will ever be forgotten, as Christ exalts those who live humbly, rather than chasing the favors or titles of others.



Attend Worship: Pastor Jason has encouraged an "A grade" of 90% worship attendance (missing less than 5 Sundays in a year). You can keep up your attendance by joining worship online through our Facebook premiere or our worship online page. Join us in person or online... it will count!

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This Week's Prayer Calendar


Congregations: First Christian Church Hillsboro; First Christian Church Hoopeston; Central Christian Church Jacksonville; United Christian Church Detroit, MI


Community: Decatur Public Schools Galloway, Nelson, and Clokey Park neighborhoods



Global Ministries: Brazil

Pray with Brazil, November 5, 2023 - Global Ministries

Lectionary Selection: Matthew 23:1-12 Prayers for Brazil Our Father God, look over Brazil, our beautiful country that you have blessed with so much natural beauty, but where a large part of the population suffers from the lack of the essential things ... Read more

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Grow in Faith
through listening, paying attention, and reading 5 verses a day
Take a class, as you make friends and grow to know what learning, loving, and serving God and neighbor means in everyday life.
Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week
Serve God and neighbor by using your gifts and talents both inside and outside the walls of the church. Each of us have spiritual gifts and natural abilities to use to serve others and glorify God.

Birthdays/Anniversaries

November 5 - 11

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Birthdays

None


Wedding Anniversaries

None


Membership Anniversaries

(When you joined Prairie Avenue!)

November 9, 1986 - Hank Laskowski


If you know of a birthday or anniversary that has gone "Missing" from our list, please contact the church office at 217-428-3327. Thanks.

Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month
Giving regularly not only supports the work of the church,
but also is your way of giving God priority in your life.
What we love is where we will spend first.
When we are able to give, it always deepens our faith
in loving and serving God.

Thank You for your generosity!

2023 Thanksgiving Offering

November 12 & 19

. For participating in the new thing God is still doing — just as in the beginning.

Please Give Generously to the Thanksgiving Offering

General Fund Supports Operations & Ministry

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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Building Fund Supports Repair & Updates

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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The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
Kroger Community Rewards Program News

$30.06 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 from July to September 2023.


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.

Share Your Faith by inviting 5 people to church this year
The God you worship is always revealed through your words and actions. Awkward conversations (i.e. "Are you saved?") are not necessary when your words and actions reveal the God you seek to learn, love, and serve.
In Other News

NCC Statement on Israel and Palestine, and the Current Hostilities - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

"As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, 'If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace!'" (Luke 19:41-2a, [...]

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