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225 N. Memorial
Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 217-285-4129 Michael Ten Eyck, Pastor michael@fccpittsfield.org |
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Worship8:00am & 10:30amSermon 08/01/10"The Value of the Altar"ScriptureJames 1:22-25CrosswalkA website dedicated to devotionals, music, ministry and more.Unmet NeedsDo you have unmet needs? Let us help you.Click here for details… Mission StatementMaking a Difference with Christ.Vision StatementFirst Christian Church is commited to Worship God, Proclaim Jesus Christ, and Grow in Faith, Hope, and Love.Vacation Bible SchoolDon't forget to come and eat supper with us the week of Vacation Bible School. We will have family meal at 5:30 each evening in the Crossroads Center dining room Sunday through Friday night July 25-30. VBS will be from 6:15 until 8:30 p.m. The VBS program will be Friday evening at 7:15 p.m. in the sanctuary followed by a family swimming party at King Pool at 8 p.m. You may pre-register your children before and after church in the overflow room this Sunday.Choir NewsMark your calendar because choir practice starts September 8. See Helen if you would like to join the choir and their music ministry.Banquets Need VolunteersWe have 2 banquets coming up that need volunteers. There will be a banquet August 17 with possibly 200 in attendance and another one August 19 for Farmers State Bank. The sign up sheet is on the fellowship table or see Joyce Lemons for either of these events.Church Board MeetingThe next regular Church Board Meeting will be Tuesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Board packets should be ready for pick up August 8.CWF ScheduleThe new CWF Schedule is ready for 2010-2011. If you missed your copy in the newsletter extra copies are on the sanctuary mantels. The Kick-Off breakfast will be Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m. at Jenny Tate's country home.Recent BirthdayMany of you may remember long time church member Justine Harp. It has come to our attention she is celebrating her 90th birthday. If you would like to send her a card her address is: Justine Harp, Wesley Healthcare, 1200 Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455.Dedication and New MembersSunday, July 25, was a busy morning for the Ron Goewey family. New baby Dawson Goewey was dedicated by his family to be raised with Christian values and beliefs. Then Ron, Paula and Gretchen came forward and joined the church. We welcome the Goewey's to our church family and are excited to worship with them!Library UseThe church has a wonderfully stocked christian library in the Long Room and children's library in the hallway in the education wing. The Long Room has Bible study material, inspirational and motivational books, different Bible versions, etc. The children's library contains many books on Bible stories. Feel free to review what we have. Each book should have a card for you to use while the book is checked out.Christmas Bazaar PlanningThere will be a CWF Christmas Bazaar planning meeting Monday, August 2 at 9:30 a.m. at Rich's Karpet Korner. This will be for all Bazaar committee chairs. Contact Edna Baughman if you need more information. It's not too late to be thinking about the crafts you would like to make for the Gift Room or try new recipes for the Food Room.Elder's MeetingElders will meet August 3 at 7 pm. |