Ladies Night Out

First Christian Church, Clinton Family Life Center

Thursday, April 22nd

, 6:30 pm Music by Doris Pickett - harpist

Bring a salad and a friend to share it with!

The

Karusograph First Christian Church - Clinton, Illinois

www.clintonfcc.com Volume 52 April 20, 2010 Issue 16

The church will again be

collecting cereal for Little

Galilee Christian Camp. Ken

Rutledge will be here April

25th. Bring your large

boxes of Captain Crunch,

Lucky Charms, Cinnamon

Crunch, Golden Grahams,

Fruit Loops & Rice Krispies

to the church on April 25th

for Ken to take to Little

Galilee for all the campers.

Little Galilee

Christian

Camp

The Gospel According to Greg

Greg Taylor greg@clintonfcc.com

If you missed second service on Sunday, you missed a really special event as our

own Johnson Flanagan was ordained into Christian ministry. It was encouraging and uplifting to hear Johnson and his wife Stasi share about the call of God on their life to

university campus ministry. The Flanagans will be relocating to Dekalb, IL within the next year and will begin working to re-energize the Northern Illinois University campus ministry. I would encourage you to lift up the Flanagans in prayer as they begin to follow

God’s call on their lives.

This Sunday will conclude our brief three week sermon series entitled “The Salvation Highway.” Each week we have focused on two of the six scriptures from the book of

Romans we know as the Roman Road. Up to this point we have studied four of the six:

Romans 3:23 – “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus

our Lord.”

Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,

Christ died for us.”

Romans 10:9 – “That if you confess with your mouth, „Jesus is Lord,‟ and believe in your heart

God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

This week we will study Romans 6:4 and Romans 12:1-2 as we discover what God’s

word says about LIFE in Christ. At the conclusion of this series we will make available for you the entire six scripture Roman Road. My hope and prayer is you will learn these

scriptures, but also share this good news with people in your life who are not followers of Jesus Christ. It has been really exciting to see baptisms taking place the last several weeks during second service, and I know of at least three others that are scheduled in the

weeks to come. Share the good news of Jesus – there is power in the word of God!

May is just around the corner, and we will have special Sundays on May 2, 9 and 16. On the 2nd Class Act Kids (grade school music/drama) will present “Music Camp”

during both of our morning services. I was given a “sneak peek” at the script and you will not want to miss this special program. A little bird even told me some of the ministry staff

might make a cameo or two!

On May 9, our annual end of the year Choir cantata will take place during both services, and we will honor the mothers of FCC on Mother’s Day. Then on the 16th, we will

honor our graduates during our second service, and the youth of our church will be in charge of both services as we have our annual “Youth Sunday” at FCC. And on May 30, Kent will read the list of loved ones lost during the past year as part of our annual

Remembrance Sunday.

This Sunday is Little Galilee day at FCC. Ken Rutledge will be sharing briefly about the camp, and we will begin to collect cereal for the camp as well. If you have a child or

grandchild who is interested in attending a camp session this summer at LGCA, see Ernie or Peggy, and they will get you the information needed to sign them up. Don’t forget, FCC

will pay half the cost of one week of camp for your children at Little Galilee.

Have a great week – see you Sunday!

Greg

April 18, 2010 - Facts & Figures

Our Witness Through Giving

General Fund Giving this Week $16,105..25 2010 M.A.P. Weekly Need $19,150.67 Shortage - $ 3,045.42 Our Witness Through Attendance

Worship: 282+400=682 (‘10 Ave. 641)

Bible School: 302 (‘10 Ave. 298)

Decisions for Christ & His Church

This Week Yearly Totals

Baptisms: 3 13 Transfers: 0 3 Rededications: 0 0 Christian Service: 0 0 Total 16

Sunday, April 25th

8:15 AM 11:00 AM

Distributing Bulletins Vicki Moore Joe Alexander Jean Perring Nancy Kuntz Connie Hantla Tanya Donelson

Information Center Attendant Jenny Rittehnouse Linda Cohenour Edna May Sprague Deb Tilley

Greeters Dan & Mary Holland Steve & Nancy Bridges Bob & Dolores Primmer Allen & Barbara Trago

Door Assistant Wes Anderson Ty Osterbur Tim Wenthe

Serving Outside Communion Shut-Ins: Abner Griffin

Hospital: Scott Harrold

Cookie Callers for the Week of April 25th Cindy Saylors

Deanna Milanski

Young At Heart News David Buck, Young At Heart Coordinator

Although people cannot see our thoughts they can see the results of them. What is in our minds and hearts is what comes out through our words. If we have troubled minds we will not live peaceful, serene lives. We will not minister peace to others, because we cannot give to others what we do not have within ourselves. “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7 Looking forward to May with the Gospel Messengers coming, and Carol Thompson is coming to give us memories from Weldon Springs. Both have been here before and given us fine programs. We’ll have more good programs as the summer comes and the flowers bloom. Such a fine time of the year for all of us. “Happy times and bygone days are never lost...In truth, they grow more wonderful within the heart that keeps them.” Kay Andrew The Country Opry was a fine evening with the reminder of our friend Rick Roy who always greeted us with a song. In May we’ll travel to the Celebration River Boat at Moline to enjoy a cruise on the Illinois River to the sounds of big bands that we enjoy. The showboat will entertain us in Sullivan, Illinois, on June 20th. July will take us to Hillsboro, IN, for a great show of Hello Dolly and wonderful home cooked food by Donna. The Beef House is on the menu for August with Hopkins and Miller singing and playing for us. Many more trips are planned for your pleasure. “Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.” Bishop Heber Thinking too much about everything we have to do sets the wheels in motion for rushing. We often feel overwhelmed when we think of all the future will require of us. This type of thinking is called anxiety. When we spend today trying to figure out tomorrow we struggle. God gives us grace, which is His strength and power, one day at a time. “You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind is stayed on You…” Isaiah 26:3

April 22 Ladies Night Out, First Christian Church

April 28 Christian Women’s Conference, LCU

“Lest We Forget Those We Love” Memorials were given

in memory of:

Roy Smith

Hospital Prayer List

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This Lord’s Day – April 25, 2010

8:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Greg will conclude the sermon series on the Roman Road, looking this week at what God’s word has to say about LIFE in Christ. Plan now to attend! Special guest worship leader Josh Griswold will be with us during both services.

9:30 a.m. Bible School classes for all ages.

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Fellowship time for all adults in the Family Life center!

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Regular programming for preschool students.

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Grade School Music/Drama

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. REVEAL for Junior High and Senior High.

5:30 p.m. Leadership Development in the LLL room – we’ll use John Maxwell’s “Developing the Leader Within You”

Special Prayer Requests * New Names

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

St. Joseph‟s Sharon Dunakey

Betty Hubble

Decatur Memorial Rhonda Hammer

St. Mary‟s

Betty Riegel

St. John‟s Shirley Rueff

St Francis

Landon Clark

Brenda Anderson Gary Angel Helen Azbill Lisa Babbit* Chip Barche Jhon Barnes Charlie Bateson Debbie Bateson Sarah Brockman Bill Brown Bill Campbell Ron Campbell Maxine Cardinale Brandi Carter Edna Carter Bill Coughlin Patty Douglas Carol Duncan Candi Evans Nathan Florey Betty Fortune Jack Fansler Marilyn Fansler Lucille Heinrich Yvonne Hicks Kelly Hiter Laury Hubrich

Our Christian Sympathy to the Families and Loved Ones of...

...Carolyn Hutchinson, Clinton, IL - wife of David Hutchinson, sister of Deloris Miller …Eleanora Nesteby, Clinton, IL - aunt of Linda (Larry) Cohenour

Alice Jurgens Jim Jones

Randy Keller Nancy Lareau

Jessica McCleary Richard McConnell

Deloris Miller* Chloe Murphy Diane Oakley Robert Peters

June Provin Ron Rector

Betty Riegel Mike Rittenhouse

Gary Simmons Katie Slayton

Kris Sulzberger John Thorp

Bob Toombs Leslie Volker Allan Webb

Sharon Webb Louise Whitehead Glenna Williams

Vernadine Witt Carolyn Zorn

Information About the Church

Minister of Preaching & Teaching.….Greg Taylor Minister of Pastoral Care . .J. Kent Hickerson Minister of Children & Jr. High...Ernie Harvey, Jr. Minister of High School, College Age & Technology……....……………..Adam Brucker Office Phone ......................... (217) 935-3139 Office Fax ............................. (217) 935-3130 Office E-mail ............. karen@clintonfcc.com Office Hours ........... ....8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Released from the hospital...

Steve Davenport Judy Spencer

Eugene McKinney Joan Cobb

Nursing Home Updates...

Charles „Pete‟ Scott to the Farmer City Rehab Center

This ‘N That

HAITI MISSION TRIP We will have another Haiti mission

trip meeting on Sunday, April 25,

2010, after 2nd service. The

meeting will be in the Family Life

Center. This will be an informational meeting on

various items, including fundraising & a commitment

date of May 9th .

WALK THRU THE BIBLE’S

OLD TESTAMENT SEMINAR

Saturday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM

Three Oaks Lodge at Little Galilee Camp

Call 935-3809 to register. Cost $25 (includes

workbook, continental breakfast & lunch).

This seminar is designed for you!

“And the Lord Added…” Kade & Kolton McMath,

(sons of Kevin & Barb

McMath), 5466 Sunset Rd.,

Clinton, IL 61727, were

baptized into Christ on

April 17, 2010.

Clint Wells, (grandson of

Verna Brown), 200 E.

Jefferson St., Clinton, IL,

61727, was baptized into

Christ on April 18, 2010.

LITTLE GALILEE CHRISTIAN CAMP

needs your help! Saturday work days to help

prepare the camp for the 2010 camping season will be: April 24 plus May 1, 8, 15, &

22. Bring a sack lunch with you. You can also come any day of the week. Just let us know

you’re coming - 935-3809!

New Baby Boy! We rejoice with John & Timmy

Turney on the birth of their son,

Wyatt Charles, who was born on

April 17, 2010. Proud

grandparents are Rich & Sue Turney. Proud

great-grandparents are Dale & Juanita Turney.

The Clinton Rotary is hosting a drive-through chicken dinner. Pick up your dinner at the Clinton Junior High on Wed. May 5th from 4:30-6:30pm. Cost is $8.00 for a full 1/2 chicken dinner. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All money raised will help provide Clinton students with scholarships and money will also go to the 2nd annual DeWitt Walk for Life to fight cancer. See Greg Taylor or Karen Rice for tickets or more information.

Saturday, May 1st - Family Life Center 8 AM-Noon

All church teacher training featuring Bob Monts from

Lincoln Christian University plus

2 other special guests. Anyone who is interested in learning more about

how to better teach/educate in the church is welcome! Lunch will be provided.

Friday, May 7, 2010 BAUM CHEVROLET

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM PARKING LOT

American Red Cross Blood Mobile

Please bring an ID.

For an appointment, call Baum

Chevrolet at 1-800-252-8389.

C.O.P.E. Advisory Council Meeting for all

supporting churches and individuals. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 2:00 PM at the

McLean Christian Church (on the square in downtown McLean). Call 309-874-2163 for more information.

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Sunday - April 25th Activities

GOD’S LITTLE TREASURES

(4-years - K)

5:30-6:30pm: Regular Lesson

C.L.A.S.S. ACT KIDS

(Kindergarten - Fifth Grade)

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Practice

CIY Move Conference July 26-31

A $50 non-refundable deposit saves

your spot. Location: Southern Illinois University

Carbondale Cost: $200 if before June 6

$225 if before June 27

$250 after June 27

Last day to register is July 11

VBS CORNER Pre-registration for SonQuest Rainforest is next Sunday, April 25th. This will be an exciting day! During the Sunday School hour Ernie will be giving a preview of the great VBS program to each of the youth departments. There will be cookies, drinks and a special gift for each young person. Don’t miss out on this fun party time. You will receive in the mail this week a registration form for VBS, June 14-18. Please take a minute to fill it out so you can bring it on Sunday. There are several important questions that need to be answered such as if a child has any allergies or if transportation is needed. It is so helpful to all the leaders as they make their plans these next few weeks to know how many will be in their group. Thank you for your cooperation. You are wonderful!

Little Galilee is at our back door. This camp is one of the very best experiences for young people and one of the best outreaches to the non-Christian friends they bring with them. All things considered, Little Galilee is still a great place to come into contact with Jesus and His people. It is the best investment we can make for the Lord. Little Galilee...one of God’s special places where good things happen!

Sunday Nights

Reveal: - 5:30 - 7:00

Volleyball after Reveal in the Family

Life Center

Jr. High & Sr. High

Coffee House Praise

Waynesville Christian Church

Friday, April 23

Leave from FCC at 5:30 p.m.

Return at 9:30 p.m. Free admission and refreshments. (A

freewill offering will be taken.)

Refreshments include: hot dogs, nachos,

popcorn and soda.