Prairie Avenue

Christian Church

Celebrating 100 years...

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

Celebrating 100 Years of Faith, Hope, and Love

Loyal Men's Class, 1935

Several small groups were established shortly after the beginning of the congregation. Among the early groups formed was the Sunshine Class, formed in December 1924 as the "young people's class" with Mrs. Sidwell. Golden Circle Class consisted of young married women. Loyal Men's and Loyal Women's groups were also formed. It was a gift of the Loyal Men's Class for the lighted cross placed in the baptistery of the original sanctuary. The Loyal Women's Class later merged with Golden Circle Class. The last organized Sunday school group was Sunshine Class, which ceased during the COVID pandemic.

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.

Livestream Update

Due to the breakdown of the elevator (and its anticipated modernization approaching $200,000!), we are gathering in the choir rehearsal room for the convenience of our elderly members who cannot handle stairs. With our recording equipment placed in the Sanctuary (and immovable), we are unable to record our entire service. We will post a recording of the sermon only at this time. You can access recent recordings at our website link: Worship Online.

Bible Stories for Grown-Ups:

It's Not About the Fish

The story of Jonah is a wail of a tale. And it goes beyond the sea. He was the most successful prophet in the Bible, his ten-word sermon completely turning Nineveh, from king to cow, to repentance as it was threatened with destruction. Jonah stomped into his own destruction when destruction was not forthright, as anger often does to us. God provides for Israel, but not for Israel's enemies, right? There are limits to God's provisions and favor, right? Join us as we examine this fishy story of prophet, God, and enemy.

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This Week's Prayer Calendar


Congregations: First Christian Church Mt. Sterling, IL; New Bedford Christian Church, IL; First Christian Church Walnut, IL; Creekside Community Church, Traverse City, MI


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


Global Ministries: India

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

January 30 - February 5, 2025

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Birthdays

None


Wedding Anniversaries

None


Membership Anniversaries

(When you joined Prairie Avenue!)

None


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!

DID YOU KNOW?: You can automate your giving through your bank/credit union/financial institution! Nearly all online bill pay services can provide your contribution by mail or ACH (Automated Clearing House) without fees.

2025 Week of Compassion Video

Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Please consider your generosity to support disaster relief and development projects with our neighbors and around the world.

Dove, Inc. Outreach Project



Our January Outreach project will be socks for the Children's Clothing Room.

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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Kroger Community Rewards Program News

$25.40 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 from October 1-December 31, 2024.


 

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.

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