May 5, 2024

PRAYER CONCERNS: Tereasa Apps, Tressa Dickerson, Brian Douglas, Carole Elledge, Sue Evans, Joan Halsey, Stacey Helms, Larry Howard, Jim Kallal, Marilyn Losch, Chris Phipps, Sharon Rahe, Cherie Wagoner, Search for Associate or Youth Minister, Raeleigh Bess (Nanette Bess’ granddaughter), Karen Birch (John Birch’s sister), Kim Curry (Alicia Tate’s father), Bradyn Jensen (Leecia Carnes Family), Pat Lehr (Steve Lehr’s sister), Marcia Schimpf (Kacie Lipcaman’s cousin), Rusty Sealock (Jean Sanderson’s son-in-law), Aerianna Spangler (Kayla Boren’s niece), Journee Vinyard (Kim Bauer’s family), Steve Young (Friend of Bev White)
With Sympathy: Russell Kleinpeter (Carolyn Barber’s cousin)

Cookie Sunday! May 5.

Christian Men’s Fellowship Luncheon, Sunday, May 5, 11:45 at Crossroads Center.  Since it will be Cinco de Mayo, we will be serving smoked brisket tacos. The program will be by Sheriff David Greenwood.

Coffee Talk, Tues, May 7, 10:00, at Annex. Stop by for a cup of coffee and conversation with Pastor Michael!

Circle IV Meeting, Thurs, May 9, 9:30, at Cardinal Inn.

In May we will be acknowledging our 8th Grade, High School, and College graduates. Please let us know by May 12 if you have a graduate in your family.

Church Board Meeting, Tues, May 14, 6:00. Packets will be available May 12

In mid-May we will complete the June, July, August communion preparation schedule for both services. Let Rebecca know by May 17 if you are on these schedules and have weekends that you will be gone before the schedule is mailed.

Sunday, May 26, will be the last day for Children’s Church until fall. Our volunteers are fabulous, and we want to give them time to refresh before the fall session begins.

There will not be a Hangout45 in May but watch announcements for a fun June event!

Garage Sale
CWF (Christian Women’s Fellowship) will host an Indoor Sale, Saturday, June 1, 8:00 - 1:00 at Crossroads Center. The sale will feature a collection of jewelry belonging to our dear, late, Becky Irwin, donated by her family, along with all of the household goodies, yard supplies, kitchen wares, clothing, and some furniture, all given by our generous congregation!
Items may be dropped off beginning Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31 from 8:00 - 6:00. Please do not bring TV/stereo/printer/computer-type devices, no mattresses, no large appliances.
Household/outdoor furniture pieces that are sizable or numerous can be sold through photos. Contact Kathy Curfman with questions. 217-249-5214

Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp
Camp Workday: Sat, May 18, 9:00, lunch provided. Get the grounds and buildings ready for campers.
Sunday, May 19, Noon—?, Camp Opening Fun Day, Free Carry in lunch at 1:00.  Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
See the camp website for detailed camp dates and to register.
Christian Men’s Fellowship will pay half the cost for our youth to attend camp.
FCC has been assigned to clean the boy’s dorm at the close of camp, 3:00, on June 14, 21, 27, 29.
We have also been asked to help in the kitchen on Tuesdays June 6, 18, 25. What a wonderful way to spend lunch and/or dinner with area youth! Contact Shari if you can help.