We are celebrating our 180th birthday as a congregation! Rev. Jim Warren's sermon title is, "On the Solid Rock." Jim says, "Our official 180th birthday was April 15th, and we're focusing on our history today. We can attribute our long life to building our church on the foundation of Jesus Christ." Come hear more. W
orship at
9:00 (traditional service in the sanctuary), or 10:15 (One and All progressive service in Fellowship Hall).
The scripture:
Matthew 7:24-27
Music at the 9:00 service will not disappoint. The Gift of Music, Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech, will be presented by the Chancel Choir. Our One and All band at the 10:15 service is preparing several favorites to inspire you as you worship in a relaxing environment, light breakfast in hand.
Gifts for Another Table:
Non-perishable food items brought to church during the month of April will be kept in the church office for those who stop by needing food. Thank you in advance!
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Don't Miss It
Activities/Events at Our Church THIS Weekend
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in
Sanctuary (Worship and
Wonder
begins after Time for
Children)
10:15 a.m. Sunday School for Adults
(Sunshine Class), Children,
and Youth
10:15 a.m. One and All Progressive
Worship in Fellowship Hall
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups for grades 3-12
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Prayer Concerns
CARD SHOWER: Lois Murray
PRAYER FOCUS
: Congregational Meeting
UNDERGOING TREATMENT: Dave Eyman, Sharon Warren
HOSPICE: Darlene Bethel, Virginia Warren
ADVOCATE BROMENN: Richard Anderson
OSF ST. JOSEPH: Pat Meyer
JOYS: Happy 90th Birthday to Myra Komnick today.
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Reminders
Things to Do While
You Are at Church
Pick up a flyer at the Information Center for the Monical's fundraiser benefiting the Block Party. Take it to any of the Bloomington/Normal locations on Monday, April 24, when proceeds will be earmarked for the event.
Sign up to donate to the Block Party Bake Sale!
May 13 at the Farmers Market in Bloomington. Please
bring baked goods to FCC Friday, May12, between 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Pick up your Pictorial Directory at the Information Center. Those who had a picture taken for the directory may pick up their family's copy. Note: there is an online directory on our website (www.blmfcc.com), accessed in the Member Portal or by a link below the red chalice on each page. Individual access codes have been sent via email or mail!
Check In on Facebook
while you are at church (top right button on Facebook app news feed). At the One and All service feel free to use your device for social media, to share photos and thoughts about your worship experience as it happens.
Make a new friend! Greet a visitor. Show folks around and help them with questions they might have -- you might even invite them to Fellowship Time, which is a super way to break the ice! The bulletin is a great source of information for visitors, as is the Information Center. Let's be a welcoming church!
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Serving this Sunday
Please note: this is current data as of Friday Email publishing date. If you know of changes to your own duties, please continue as you have planned. Thank you!
Acolytes:
George Davis, Vincent Pozo
Child Care:
Logan family
Deacons:
Brian Metz, Naomi Kosier
One and All Deacons:
James & Libby Nussbaum
Jr. Deacons:
Sadie Newton, Emily Varner
Driver:
Rich Crusius
Elders:
Chip & Patti Jamerson
Homebound Elders:
Matt Chapman, Brenda Phillis
Fellowship Time Hosts:
Ron & Nancy Gramley
Fill Candles:
Kathie Chapman
Greeters:
Matt & Naomi Kosier, Darrell & Teri Arvik
Information Center Host:
Pat Bozarth
Recycle:
John & Debbie Schultz
Scripture:
Sue Brumme
Sound Techs:
Brian Metz, Austin Metz
Time for Children:
Linda Lehmann
Video Tech:
James Nussbaum
Worship & Wonder Greeters:
Chip Jamerson, Karen Crusius
Pulpit:
Jim Warren -Matthew 7:24-27 "On the Solid Rock"
Celebrating our 180th Anniversary
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Sharing FAITH beyond the FCC walls. Opportunities to be involved in our community...
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Ministry Quick Links
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Youth News
See schedule in the "Don't Miss It" article to the left.
YOUTH GROUP POOL PARTY: Sunday, April 30, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Four Seasons. For grades 3-12. Cost is $3. Sign up on the Youth Board in the Centrum or in Sunday School by April 23.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP May 27 through June 1
Youth Group Schedule:
Click here
to see our Ministry for Family website page, and click "Youth Group Schedule..." button. Note: KFC (Kids for Christ, our Kinder-garten through 2nd grade group) will meet May 7 only.
Attention!!
Can you help?
We serve dinner to the children and youth, and adult helpers!
We are in need of volunteers to provide dinner for the future leaders of our congregation. Here is the EASY way to sign up for this important ministry, and most of your questions about how/what to do are answered here. Thank you!
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Upcoming
Ongoing Noon Bible Study meets Wednesdays in the Conference Room from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Led by Jim Warren, the group is studying Revelation. Bring your lunch! Everyone is welcome!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday,
April 30, 10:00 a.m., in Sanctuary for
the purpose of electing Officers/Ministry Stewards
Disciples Women's Ministries Spring Tea
Thursday,
May 4, at 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The program will
include information from three community service
organizations: Baby Fold, Boys and Girls Club, and
Children's Home and Aid. More information in The Messenger.
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Please remember to park, if you are able, in
the Pantagraph lot or in our parking lot catty-corner from the church to the northwest. This will leave available the north church parking lot for visitors and those who need to park close.
Thank you!
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Let us be the proof that in Jesus Christ there is love.
--
Jim Warren
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