July 2017 Vol. 66 No. 7

Worship Services

8:15 a.m. | Sanctuary

8:15 a.m. | Fellowship Center

9:30 a.m. | Fellowship Center

11:00 a.m. | Fellowship Center

Church Office 217.732.7618 I Fax 217.732.5683 I lcchurch@lincolnchristianchurch.org

Website www.lincolnchristianchurch.org

VISION

What is the vision for your preferred future? The

need for a strong and compelling vision is key to

most business successes as well as most church

success. It’s a proven principle for personal

success too. So, consider the art of vision with me

for a moment.

The story of the discovery of King Tut’s Tomb

has always fascinated me. For many years Dr.

Howard Carter—renown archeologist—dug in the

Egyptian royal Valley of the Kings. During that

time, he had an assistant, an aide, who had lost

interest and passion for the project. The very day

Dr. Cater uncovered the opening to the tomb the

young aide had stayed back at camp and didn’t

even come. He simply sent a message inquiring,

“Do you see anything?” He missed out on one of

the greatest discoveries of all time. Dr. Carter

would work the next ten years removing,

cataloging, and restoring the items from the tomb.

Over 3000 objects! And all the aide could ask was,

“Do you see anything?”

How many people miss out on amazing

opportunities because they lack a vision for a

strong and compelling future? This aide certainly

missed it.

A well-known brain surgeon about to

preform delicate surgery to remove a tumor from

behind a woman’s eye socket asked her if she

had a choice, would she prefer to lose her

memory or her eye sight. Because of where the

tumor was located, one or the other was under

threat of being lost. She thought about it for a few

days and then answered she’d prefer to lose her

memory rather than sight. The surgeon asked her

how she came to this conclusion and she

answered, “I would rather see where I’m going

than to remember where I’ve been.”

Back in early 1960s, President John F.

Kennedy set a vision before America: “We choose

to go to the moon in this decade and do the

other things, not because they are easy, but

because they are hard . . .” Within that decade

NASA succeeded in sending a rocket ship into

space and set down on the surface of the moon.

For the first time, man set foot on a celestial body

other than earth.

Ron Otto

Preaching Minister

Now, nearly 60 years later, America has a

new dream . . . a new vision. NASA plans to send

people to the planet Mars within this decade. Due

to the orbits of both earth and Mars, that is only

possible once every 2 years. It will take 8 months to

get there, which means the people on Mars would

have to wait nearly another 2 years before they

could try to come back. Add another 8 months of

travel; that means these people will be gone

nearly four years. That’s a really long time on top

of the reality that it’s a very complicated mission.

The key thing is this: NASA has a mission plan. It

may be expensive, difficult, and dangerous but

they will not waver from their vision.

Now, let’s make this all personal. Where is

your life in need of a compelling vision? Consider

a married couple who are dreaming of a

vacation. How much benefit do they receive

talking about it together, planning together,

setting a savings plan together, looking forward to

it together, and then reaching their dreams

together. First the vision, then the planning and

dreaming together, and in the end, not only do

they end up in Maui, but they also benefit from all

their time and effort spent together. A vision was

turned into a reality and they had the joy of the

entire journey.

There has to be an area in your life that

could use a compelling vision and the joy of

chasing after something you’d really like to have.

Oh, and God’s vision for us? Heaven! Now

catch the vision and go get it!

Upcoming Jesus. Messages:

Aug 6 Jesus, Mary and Martha Luke 10:38–42

Aug 13 Jesus Teaches Prayer Luke 11:1–13

Aug 20 Jesus on Darkness and Light Luke 11:14–36

Aug 27 Jesus Rebukes Leaders Luke 11:37–12

As we continue on in our Jesus. series, be reading

and looking ahead at the above passages.

Fall Next Steps On August 20, 27, & September 10 you will have a

great opportunity to sign up for your next steps at

Lincoln Christian Church, including:

LifeGroups, Sunday School, and Bible Studies

On these sign-up Sundays, you can find out how

to join a smaller group that emphasizes Bible

study, friendships, and growth in faith. We will

have studies for couples, for men, and for

women. There will be opportunities for those with

questions about their new faith, and

opportunities for those who want to take their

already founded faith to the next level.

New Wednesday Study

Join us for a six-week study on the book of

Revelation, led by LCU professor Dr. Mark

Mangano. Revelation is an often intimidating

and misunderstood book of the New Testament,

but this class will bring its sometimes terrifying

images into perspective and help us learn to

apply the Bible to our lives. Mark is an Old

Testament professor, and he is going bring to life

the great connections between the Testaments.

This study begins September 6 from 6:30–7:45

p.m. No registration necessary.

Discipleship Website For the latest information on the adult discipleship

ministry, check out the website—

lccdiscipleshipministry.wordpress.com.

Brandon Boyd

Minister of

Adult Discipleship

Women’s Bible

Study This study is meant to

come alongside

women in discovering

how Jesus is the key to

satisfaction by learning

the crucial significance

behind each of His I AM

statements throughout

the Gospel of John.

The fall session of Ladies Bible study will look at

Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst. There will be both a

Monday evening (6:30 p.m.) and Tuesday

afternoon (1:00 p.m.) session. You can register in

the Family Room starting August 20, and the study

will begin September 11 (Monday) & 12 (Tuesday).

The cost is $15 for the study book.

Interested in Membership?

Ready for your Next Step? Join our LifeStep 1: Discover Lincoln

Christian Church. Explore your faith

and the beliefs of Lincoln Christian

Church in a relaxed setting with

Pastor Ron Otto and Discipleship

Minister Brandon Boyd. You’ll get to

ask any questions you have as well as meet others

who are exploring the same journey. This class

meets on Sunday, September 24, from 5:00–7:00

p.m. It’s free, it’s casual, and we provide dinner

(but not childcare). Sign-up at the Welcome

Center on Sundays!

Zach Ramsey

Student Minister

Student Ministry

Website: lccstudents.com.

Text Updates! For Jr. High, text Fuel to 40650. For

High School, text Gathering to 40650.

Jr. High Bible Study This year at D.I.R.T. (Deep In

Rich Truth), we will work

through the book of

Philippians. Bible Study will

meet on Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00 p.m. For a list

of locations visit lccstudents.com/events or grab a

summer calendar at the Student Info Desk. D.I.R.T.

is for incoming 6th-8th Graders!

High School Bible Study At GreenHouse, we will

work through 1–3 John.

Bible Study will meet on

Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00

p.m. For a list of locations visit lccstudents.com/

events or grab a summer calendar at the Student

Info Desk. GreenHouse is for incoming 9th Graders

through Graduates.

Fall Sunday School | 5th–12th Grade Our fall classes for Sunday School begin Sunday

August 27. This year our classes will meet in the

following rooms:

5th Grade – Rm 17

6th–8th Grade – Family Rm 2

9th–10th Grade – Rm 12

11th–12th Grade – Rm 208

Sunday School meets from 9:30–10:40 a.m.

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Jr. High Cookout Incoming 6th-8th Graders, join us August 11 at the

Golden’s 1446 Rt. 121. We are going to play

games, hang out, eat yummy food, and watch a

movie (TBD). Only $5 at the door! Sign up by

August 6 at lccstudents.com/events.

High School Cookout Join us August 19 at the Spencer’s 250 Campus

View Dr. We will have some yard games,

Geocaching, and more TBA! Only $5 at the door!

Sign up by August 13 at lccstudents.com/events.

Wednesday Nights

Fuel (5th–8th Grade Youth Group)

begins Wednesday September 6

from 6:30–7:50 p.m. Doors open at

6:15 p.m.

Sunday Nights The Gathering (9th–12th Grade

Youth Group) begins Sunday

September 10 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Hey High School Students! We are heading to the

Students International Conference on Missions in

Peoria, IL November 17–19. It is an incredible

conference that will help you see all cultures

through the eyes of God. You don’t want to miss it!

Go to lccstudents.com/events for more info or

grab a packet at the Student Info Desk.

LCC’s Family Fundraising Accounts help raise funds through physical gift cards/certificates or online gifts cards

that earn rebate percentages for students and families to use for trips! To learn more or register see Jenni at

the Student Info Desk (back of the Welcome Center) on Sundays or call the Church Office at 217.732.7618.

Sign up for TODAY!

WELCOME Students Parents

KIDS WORSHIP — August 2017 Maze Days — Exodus Join us in August for Kids

Worship. We will journey

through the book and

event of the Exodus

and discover how

Moses depended on

the Lord. Throughout

this study kids will find out

that even in the ‘mazes’

of life, God is at work and

cares for us! Our key verse for the month is Psalm

12:1–2, “My help comes from the Lord.” Parents if

you would like to review what we study with your

kids, the titles and texts are below and the main

point is listed in italics.

August Series Titles:

Moses Is Born to Israelite Slaves. Exodus 1:11–14;

1:22-2:10. God helps us.

Moses is Called to Free the Israelites. Exodus

3:16–4:17. God has a plan for us.

Moses Gives Instructions for the First Passover.

Exodus 12:1–13. We trust God to rescue us.

God Uses Moses to Defeat the Amalekites.

Exodus 17:8–16. We rely on God to protect us.

Sunday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. Save the date! We’ll be celebrating our kid’s leap

forward to their new Sunday School classes. Kids,

toddlers through fourth grade, will be promoted to

the next grade. This is an exciting time so make

sure your family will be with us that day. Your child

will want to tell you all about their new class! Make

sure to congratulate them!

Marcia Wells

Children’s Minister

Registration We are busy gearing up for fall at Lincoln Christian

Church Preschool. Lesson plans, bulletin boards,

new projects being planned, new toys, field trips

and more! Make sure to register today and tell

your friends and neighbors about this great

opportunity. We have room for just a few more in

both of our classes. To register for the 2017–2018

school year, call 217.732.7618 and ask for Jenni.

We want to offer the best opportunity for your

child to grow academically, socially and spiritually.

Scrip Program And while you’re at it, ask Jenni about how you

can use the Scrip program to help pay tuition.

Even if you do not have a child in preschool, you

can help our preschool families by participating in

the Scrip program and earning rebates. We are

very excited about being able to offer this option

to support our families. Make sure to check it out

soon so that your summer purchases can be used

for fall tuition.

We are so excited to

announce that the

Children’s Ministry has

recently installed a new

intercom system between

the classrooms. It is our goal

to serve families by providing

the safest, friendliest and most efficient

environment possible for our kids. We hope this will

help us serve families even better. We appreciate

everyone’s patience as we implement this new

system in the coming weeks.

Sunday, July 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m. That’s right! Not one, but TWO

awesome pool parties are

coming your way this summer!

We have the Lincoln Rec.

Center Pool reserved for the last

Sunday evening in July and

August. It’s a great opportunity

to invite your friends to join us!

Plan now to be at these two

special “CONNECTION” events.

Laurin Hill

Worship Minister

Good News is for students in 9th thru 12th grade students. Kickoff is

Sunday, September 10, at 5:00 p.m. Good News consists of the Student Choir,

Student Worship Band, T.R.A.S.H.*, Student Drama Team*, and Student Tech

Crü. Good News includes relevant music, focused drama, and great service

opportunities in a fast-paced, high-energy environment all leading up to a

fantastic 8-day tour, Tuesday to Tuesday, June 5–12, 2018!

*by audition

HeartSong is for 5th thru 8th grade students. Kickoff is Sunday, September

10, at 6:00 p.m. HeartSong includes service opportunities in music, worship,

drama, and T.R.A.S.H.! HeartSong will participate in the Harvest of Talents

Celebration service, Celebrate! Christmas this fall, as well as a three-day tour

in April 2018. HeartSong rehearses each Sunday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Bring

your friends!

The Sanctuary Choir kickoff is Wednesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m.

We will share a meal together (so bring something to share), then head into

the Sanctuary Choir loft to sing a little. The Sanctuary Choir meets each

Wednesday night from 6:30–7:45 p.m. We present special music and lead

worship each Sunday in the 8:15 a.m. Sanctuary service. The Sanctuary

Choir is open to those in high school and older. Worship Team vocalists for

the 8:15 a.m. Sanctuary service are selected from the Sanctuary Choir.

Kid’s Choirs Kid’s Choirs

Kid’s Choirs will kickoff on Sunday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. Kids will

be placed in one of two choirs based on age by September 1: ages 3yo,

4yo, 5yo (Cherubs) & 1st thru 4th grades. We have a lot of exciting things

planned this fall and an awesome spring musical for April 2018. We’ll meet

each Sunday evening from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to have fun learning about Jesus,

music, and worship. Invite your friends! Aftercare is available until 7:45 p.m.

for those parents involved in small groups.

Sanctuary choir

GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS

Local Impact Highlight:

The Christian Village is a continuing care

retirement community (CCRC). This means they

provide a range of independent living options

including: personal care, skilled nursing and

memory care—available onsite for all residents.

Levels of Care:

Independent Living Garden Homes

Enjoy a true neighborhood feel and spacious

living spaces, just like home. You’ll get

maintenance-free living and an extensive

lifestyle and activity program.

Independent Living Apartments

Be close to all the action in their recently

remodeled apartment homes. Everything you

need is close by with all utilities included.

Assisted Living—The Woods’ Found. Garden Villa

Newly opened in 2016, this beautiful home is a

new approach to Assisted Living—designed to

keep residents as independent as possible.

Long-Term Care (Skilled Nursing)

They pride themselves on meeting the holistic

needs of our patients and creating a supportive

home for them. Their long-term care provides

skilled nursing that helps residents function at the

highest level possible within a supportive and

compassionate environment.

Long-Term Memory Care

Their specialized memory-care staff and

engaging programming enhances residents’

lives in an open, secure living space.

Safe Haven Hospice

Providing 24/7 compassionate end-of-life services

to those in need.

CareLink Home Care

Delivering comprehensive, nurse-guided, in-

home care services , our trained staff helps

clients achieve their highest possible level of

health, wellness and safety.

Sympathy and Prayers: Rob & Kim Hall and family at the passing of Rob’s

father, Bob Hall; Rick & Betty Hamm and family at

the passing of Rick’s mother, Elizabeth Hamm; Julie

Higginson, Jason Wetherholt, Brianna Higginson

and family and friends at the passing of Julie’s

husband, Jeff Higginson; Lyle Ruff, family and

friends at the passing of Lynda Ruff; and Tom

Seggelke, Ed Seggelke, Mark Seggelke, Bonnie

Klockenga and families at the passing of Maxine

Seggelke.

Global Impact Highlight: Asia Pacific International, Indonesia

Church planting is the focus of API. In Indonesia, even

if people are converted to Christ they cannot sustain

their faith apart from the church, the bride of Christ.

Lincoln Christian Church has been a faithful supporter

of API since it began with Church & Nance

Winegarner in the 1970’s, now retired along with Gi &

Mei Tanbunnan.

After much prayer

and fasting Sugiarto &

Luci have been called

to be the new directors

as of March 2017. This

couple was a part of

the mission team earlier;

then they moved to the

Muslim area of the

Philippines where they successfully planted churches.

About five years ago, they were called back to the

API mission base in Bandung.

ICON V will be held July 31–Aug. 4, 2017 in

Salatiga, Indonesia. It is a convention similar to our

NACC, but starts earlier in the morning and runs late

into the evening. Church planters come in from all the

islands; many have not seen each other since the last

conference four years ago. For some it takes six weeks

to travel to the convention and back home—if they

must come by boat. It is a joy to see them greet one

another.

Continue to pray for four new Smart Points

ministries. They now exist in 71 locations.

Please pray for Martono, a church planter and

mission coordinator, and his family. His wife died on

July 14, leaving behind four children, ranging in ages

from high school to preschool. He also ministers to a

church in Salatiga where he had many responsibilities

for ICON. He and two other missionaries were at the

Harvest of Talents last year!

News for the Family!

New Members by Baptism: Aiden Wilson – 6/25/17

Jacob Wilson – 6/25/17

Owen Roemer – 7/2/17

Josie Schumann – 7/16/17

Little Galilee Baptisms: Kalie Wilhoit – June, 2017

Grace Curry – June, 2017

Ways to Give See the giving page on the website:

lincolnchristianchurch.org/give.

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Harvest of Talents Presents

another season of

A men’s event catered to those who enjoy more than tea!

Friday, September 29, 2017

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln Christian Church, Fellowship Center

This event is for MEN; your husbands, sons, fathers, bosses,

coworkers, and best buds! Prepare for an evening rich in fellowship,

stories, and of course, hearty food. Wild game from local hunters will

be provided and prepared with the most tried and true recipes.

Seating will be limited to 130 men and boys.

Tickets sales will be available in the

Church Office beginning Aug. 1 and

run through Monday, Sept. 18

$10.00 per ticket.

All proceeds go to feed hungry

people around the world.