Events/Pictures
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YOUTH SUNDAY/Christmas Party 12/10/23
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Installation Sunday (January 29, 2023)
We were blessed with the oppotunity to install a new elder, a new diaconate, and two new junior diaconates. We also expressed our gratitude for our laity leadership and prayed for them as we set our sight on the upcoming year and the future. We especially lifted up our LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE with its… Read…
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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS 2022
Our theme for Advent was “Imagine God’s Limitless Love.” We had guest ministers share with us some of their unique programs that have blessed their congregations so that ideas might be sparked and praise might be given. We had wonderful music from the Rogers Sisters–two incredibly talented young women who are from Southern Illinois and… Read…
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YOUTH Fall/Xmas 2022
We have had an AWESOME year! We have talked about Micah 6:8 and what God wants us to do: DO JUSTICE, LOVE KINDNESS, AND WALK HUMBLY WITH OUR GOD! Along the way we have carved pumpkins, decorated Christmas trees, and shared the good news of Jesus and reminding us that “Jesus IS the reason for… Read…
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165th Anniversary
We celebrated our 165th anniversary this past Sunday, October 9! It was a wonderful day with a special worship serivce and a bountiful meal. It was so much fun to look at artifacts and pictures from our history and think about how we can continue being a place of God’s welcome and love for all.… Read…
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
It was perfect weather to play games, listen to music, visit with each other, and EAT ICE CREAM! Of course, we can eat ice cream any time in spite of rain, sleet, or snow!
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PICKIN’ IN THE PARKING LOT (Pics)
J. W. and Rev. Amanda invited some of their outstanding, Southern Illinois “picker” friends to come and play some music. It was a great evening! Jim Rotrammel-Banjo Jimmy Rotrammel-Double Bass Terry Conner–Guitar/Lead J. W. Groves Mandolin Amanda Groves–Lead/Harmony
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SINGING CAMP 2022 (Pics)
We had a week of FUN as 15 participants came together to sing and answer the question of “WHO IS LIKE THE LORD?” (FYI–the answer is NOBODY!) We look forward to doing it again next summer!
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Rummage Sale 2022 (PICS)
It has been a long tradition for the CYF women’s ministry to hold rummage sales each year for the community. We collect things throughout the year and then bring them to the church to be sorted, priced, and then sold–all in a matter of 4 days! It is a lot of work–but also ALOT OF… Read…
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YOUTH EXCURSION! (PICS)
The youth of First Christian went on an adventure Sunday, June 5. We first went to Giant City Parka and hiked to see God’s creation in all its glory. We then went to Bald Knob Cross and not only enjoyed the monument–but the VIEW as well. Yes, there was ice cream along the way!
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Camp Walter Scott Work Day (PICS)
On Saturday, May 21, a few of our skilled handymen went to Camp Walter Scott–the church camp that serves the DOC Illinois Region–to help get it prepared for the summer season! We are excited that 7 of our youth will be attending and growing in their faith as they form spiritual relationships and memories that… Read…
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LADIES BANQUET 2022 (PICS)
We were so blessed to be able to once again bring generations of awesome women together for a time of fellowship and renewal. It was also fun to have some exceptional men do the cooking and serving. The entertainment was provided by J. W. & Amanda Groves.
