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...

1924 - 2024

December 10, 1924 Church Board Minutes


The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Brother Gustin at 9 P.M., after which Mr. Muffley led in prayer.


The following motions were passed:

  1. That three ladies be appointed by the chairman to call on Mrs. Moreland and offer the use of the church for the Baby Clinic. Mrs. Muffley was appointed chairman of the committee with the right to elect her helpers.
  2. That the bill of $18.75 from the Christian Board of Publication be paid and that the other bill of $10.50 to Mr. Personette be paid.
  3. That the unused gas pipe be returned and the bill be paid.

A Man's Brotherhood was discussed but no definite plans were made. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15.


The Well Baby Clinic provided meals and care on Thursday afternoons from 2 pm to 4 pm. Provided by the Pines Community Association and overseen by the Decatur and Macon County Hospital, it is unknown when the clinic closed.

Worship Each Week & Daily Prayer

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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

We will post a recording of our weekly worship service at its conclusion. You can access recent recordings at our website link: Worship Online.

Pregnancy, Birth, Circumcision and Zechariah's Prophecy

When was the last time you had to make a big decision? Or faced big circumstances? Life has uncertainty (like death and taxes), and doubt should not be seen as an enemy of faith, but a companion. Sometimes we need silence, sometimes we need a friend or wise advice from a trusted, experienced person. We receive God's grace and to give it to others is to prepare the way for the Lord. What will you do to see that grace is given during this season of preparation?

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This Week's Prayer Calendar


Congregations: First Christian Church Centralia, IL; UniPlace Champaign, IL; Chandlerville Christian Church, IL; Burt Lake Christian Church, MI


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


Sympathy: We extend condolences to Niki (Baity) Ruffner in the loss of Juanita L. "Louise" Baity, her grandmother.



Global Ministries: Honduras

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

December 5 - 11

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Birthdays

6 - Debbie Vick


Wedding Anniversaries

None


Membership Anniversaries

(When you joined Prairie Avenue!)

December 6, 1987 - Dane Hodges


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.

Dove, Inc. Outreach Project



Our November Collection is Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body wash products.

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.

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Kroger Community Rewards Program News

$40.54 was raised by 10 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 1 - September 30, 2024. This includes the previous quarter's proceeds since it was less than $25 in a given quarter.


Our number of supporters has decreased by 2 since last quarter.


 

Thanksgiving Special Offering Update


Thank you for your generous support of the Thanksgiving Special Offering. Our final tally was $268.50

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.

The Wise Men Begin their journey...


The journeys of Balthasar, Casper and Melchior begin this Sunday. To recognize the traveling wise men mentioned in Matthew, we let our sanctuary figurines "travel" until their arrival on January 6 (our observance will be held on Sunday, January 5). You are encouraged to take photographs of the various locations where the figures "visit."

In Other News

2025 General Assembly Submissions Open - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prepares for the 2025 meeting of the General Assembly next summer, the Office of General Minister and President is now receiving submissions for [...]

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