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Happy 100th Birthday,
Prairie Avenue Christian Church!
Established September 26, 1924
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Seventh Street Christian Church began on Friday, September 26, 1924 when 75 members of Central Church of Christ (now Central Christian Church) and First Christian Church gathered at the property on East Prairie and Seventh (now 22nd) Street purchased by the Decatur Missionary Society to establish a new congregation on the east side of Decatur. The land was purchased from Mahlon Rambo, and the volunteer workers from each congregation built a wooden frame building from foundation to roof that day. The workers ate their lunches prepared by some of the ladies of the two churches at the Pines mansion at noon. With plaster still drying in the new building, a dedication service was held in the evening. Cash and 90-day pledges were secured in the amount of $2,125 (approximately $39,120 in 2024 dollars).
On the following Sunday, Reverend Robert R. Finlayson, who became the first minister, conducted the first service, and 29 persons responded to join the congregations. Among the charter members of the congregation was E.J. Muffley, whom Muffley School is named.
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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.
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This Week's Prayer Calendar
Congregations: Clayton Christian Church, IL; Timewell Christian Church, IL; Park Manor Christian Church, IL; Church of Christ, Luther, MI
Camp: Christian Church in Illinois/Wisconsin Women's Retreat
Community: Decatur Public Schools Galloway, Nelson, and Clokey Park neighborhoods
Global Ministries: Middle East
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Grow in Faith
through listening, paying attention, and reading 5 verses a day
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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. | |
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
September 26 - October 2
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Birthdays
26 - Seventh Street/Prairie Avenue Christian Church (100 years young).
26 - Chris Gardner
Wedding Anniversaries
None
Membership Anniversaries
(When you joined Prairie Avenue!)
27, 2015 - Virginia Boisvert
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.
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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.
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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. | | |
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Dove, Inc. Outreach Project
Our September collection project is non-latex/latex free vinyl gloves, sizes large or extra-larg for the Domestic Violence Shelter.
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What an inspiring 2024 DMF Day!
Thank you for generously supporting Disciples Mission Fund and helping us reach our goal of 236 gifts.
261 gifts $34,946 to support
Disciples Mission Fund
Together, we made room for more.
Together, we celebrated the 236th birthday of Alexander Campbell, the legacy of the Stone-Campbell movement, and all the life-changing ministry we can do because of the Disciples Mission Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Together, over 4 DMF Days, we shared the good news of our mission fund with our congregations and neighbors, ministry partners, and friends.
Together, we discovered connections, ministries, and resources, and learned more about how we're working together to do more than we can alone.
Thank you for making room for more.
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Reconciliation Special Offering
Sundays September 29 & October 6
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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. | | | |
For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click Here.
The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
| 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 | |
Kroger Community Rewards Program News | |
$19.84 was raised by 12 households who have linked their Kroger customer reward cards to support Prairie Avenue Christian Church. The quarterly contribution is for shopping at Kroger from April 1 - June 30, 2024
Because our total quarterly contribution is less than $25, which is the minimum check amount, we will not be receiving a check at this time. This amount will be held and combined with your next quarter's contribution total until your contribution amount exceeds $25. At the time your total contribution reaches $25, or the end of the program term, whichever comes first, your organization will then receive a check.
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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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