- Sunday Traditional Worship 9:00 a.m. with Worship and Wonder for Children
- One and All Worship 10:15 a.m.
- Sunday School for All Ages 10:00 a.m.
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January:
Jim's 20th Anniversary Celebration
January 27 10:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. Celebration
February:
Congregational Meeting
February 3 after 9:00 a.m. Worship Service to vote on and approve 2019 budget
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Cancellations Due to Weather
Please listen to WJBC, check our Facebook page, or go to the church website at
www.blmfcc.com
for information regarding cancellations.
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF JIM
January 27, 2019
Reminder! Things to do:
- Sign up by 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 20, if you are eating -- FIRM!
- Write a memory or greeting for Jim on an “ivy card,” found at the Information Center. Completed cards go in a basket on the office counter.
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Youth Group
- Youth Group and Sunday School have resumed.
- Youth Group will not meet on January 27 due to the Mid-Winter Retreat, nor on February 3 because of the Superbowl. A Youth Group Schedule can be seen here.
- Register NOW (by January 20) for the January 26-27 Mid-Winter Retreat. Visit www.cciwdisciples.org for more information.
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Gifts for Another Table
T
he Boys and Girls Club does a great job with their young people. The following items are needed: latex gloves (large and small), 55-gallon and kitchen trash bags, Band-Aids, toilet paper, Ziploc sandwich, quart, and gallon-sized bags, and paper towels. Thank you!
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Start Fresh
is a program that area churches are participating in to help men who are exiting from Lincoln Correctional Center and beginning their lives outside of incarceration. New or gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves are needed. There is a tote next to the Information Center for your donations.
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Meals for Abundant Life Church
will continue to be served the third Sunday of each month
.
Mark your calendar now for meals on January 20, February 17, and March 17.
We need servers and those who can help with desserts or meal preparation. Contact Julie Robinson at
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Brown Bag Bible Bunch
Jim Warren leads this weekly study group on Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. The topic studied each week is the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Come join us! All are welcome!
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New Adult Sunday School Class
continues,
meeting in #129 after the 9:00 a.m. service. All are welcome for topical studies and studies about books of the Bible. The group is involved with the Rob Bell NOOMA DVD series, which will wrap up in late February or early March. It is likely the group will then begin a Lenten study.
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Disciples Women's Ministries News
- College semesters are well underway. As you remember, our Disciples Women's Ministries group sends Love Boxes to our military personnel and college students on Valentine’s Day. Please make sure our office has the correct address for these folks by January 20. Please send the addresses to Maggie at office@blmfcc.org or give her a call. Be sure to put 'LOVE BOX' in the subject line. Thank you for your attention to this. There is an easel with more details, as well as pictures of items you may donate for the boxes, at the Information Center.
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- Saving those Box Tops for Education? Please do! There is a Disciples Women’s Ministries mailbox just outside the office door where you can leave them. Donate your Box Tops and we can make a big impact on a local school. Thank you!
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Want to help the Warrens by providing a meal?
If you would like to help provide meals for the Warren family, please follow the steps below. Thank you!
- Go to the web site: www.takethemameal.com
- Type in "Warren" for the family name
- The Password: Godisgood
- Sign up for the time(s) when you would like to supply a meal, and just follow the simple steps for delivery
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Christmas Greetings
To date we have received greetings from the following individuals or families: David & Nancy Pool, Al & Beverly Leight, Frank & Lois Lipscomb, Ken & Marcia Christensen, Eddie Dill, Mickey Armstrong, Dave & Brenda Phillis, Barbara Thatcher, Pat Manahan, Bill, Susan, & Tom Chaney, Tom & Barb Dixon, Randy & Connie Crill, Jim & Helen Fry, Bettie Schultz, Herb and Duff Knudsen, Jack & Jean Snyder, Damery family, Sid & Mary Smart, Jane Brummet, Alan & Kathie Chapman, Jeff & Madonna Courtright, and David Bradbury.
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Dear First Christian Church Family,
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness this Christmas season as you remembered us with a generous staff gift. We are very blessed to work with you!
In Christ’s love,
Your Church Staff
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Greeters Needed
Would you like to show God’s love by greeting those coming to worship on Sunday mornings? If so, we need you! If you would be willing to serve as a greeter in 2019, please let the church office know, or place a note in the offering basket.
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Legacy Circle
Visit the church
website
(in the Member Portal) to learn about this group whose members have decided to keep the church in their long-term plans.
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Epiphany Scriptures and Sermon Topics: Stories That Matter
January 20
I Samuel 16:1-13
The One Whom God Chooses
January 27
Jim’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
February 3
Esther 4:9-14
For Such a Time as This
February 10
I Corinthians 13
A Love Story
February
17
Luke 10:38-42
The One Thing Needful
February 24
Acts 8:26-38
Unless Someone Guides Me
March 3
Revelation 3:14-22
A Lukewarm Church
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Serving Schedule
Serving Schedules
are included in each
Messenger
and in the Friday Email (sent via email to all who have subscribed) two days before worship services. These are to help you as a final reminder of your duties. Ministry areas send initial serving calendars or schedules for each area of duty, and we hope you have already marked your calendar. When you find it necessary to find a substitute, please try to trade with someone else and don’t forget to tell the church office at 309-829-9327 or office@blmfcc.org as soon as you can. Knowing who is actually serving is important to the staff and leadership for various reasons. Thank you for your help!
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Sunday, January 20
Acolytes:
·
Evan Nichols
· Alexis Nichols
Child Care:
· Trish Logan
· Heather Damery
· Naomi Kosier
Deacons:
· 9:00 Carrie Chapman, Brian Metz
· 10:15 Carrie Chapman, Matt Davis
Jr. Deacons:
· Jaden Eft
· Gabe Warren
Drivers:
· Gary Thompson
· Ryan Newton
Elders:
· Beverly Leight
· Al Leight
Homebound Elders:
· Art Taylor
· Camille Taylor
Fellowship Host:
Rita Fisher
Fill Candles:
Connie Rapp
Greeters:
· John Dailey
· Kathy Dailey
Information Center:
Vicki Hall
Scripture:
Bob Trefzger
Sound Tech:
Brian Metz
Time for Children:
Matt Chapman
Video Tech:
Todd Chapman
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Chip Jamerson
Pulpit:
Jim Warren – I Samuel 16:1-13
“The One Whom God Chooses”
God chose David to be the next king of Israel. He is just a boy and a shepherd, but God sees what David can become. God sees the potential in each one of us.
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Sunday, January 27
Acolyte
:
Campbell Damery
Child Care:
· Trish Logan
· Stephanie Reed
Deacons:
· Carrie Chapman, Juan Mejia
· Matt Nichols, Ted Logan
Jr. Deacons:
· Bryce Reed
· Brennon Reed
Drivers:
· Rich Crusius
· Ryan Newton
Elders:
· Nancy Trefzger
· John Hensley
Homebound Elders:
· Beverly Leight
· Al Leight
Fellowship Host:
Jim’s Reception
Fill Candles:
Connie Rapp
Greeters:
· Art Taylor
· Camille Taylor
· Vicki Hall
· Wannie Beard
Information Center:
Susan Hinrichsen
Scripture:
Holly Rocke
Sound Techs:
Austin Metz, Brian Metz
Time for Children:
Tamara Shields
Video Tech:
Nate Damery
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Jenny Hall
Pulpit:
Celebrating Jim’s 20
th
year
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Contact Us
Senior Pastor:
James Warren
Minister Emeritus:
John Trefzger
Dir. Music, Dir. Music & Youth
Ministries:
Holly Irvin
Organ/Piano:
Lou Ann Fillingham
One and All Music Coordinator:
Bill West
Communications Coordinator:
Jenifer Petri
Office Receptionist:
Maggie Burton
Financial Secretary:
Deborah Stumm
Child Care Coordinator:
Trish Logan
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Witness of the Faithful
Attendance:
- 1/6/19: 140, 39
- 1/13/19: 54, 21
Offering:
$19,575.59
Prayer Concerns
Awaiting Tests/Surgery:
Tom Crutchley
Aftercare:
- Jim Fry
- Duff Knudsen
- Connie Lindenbaum
- Peggy O’Neal
- Mary Smart
Treatment:
Sharon Warren
Hospice:
Harold Goyen
Assisted Living:
- Mickey Armstrong (Luther Oaks)
- Niola Daily (Westminster)
- Mary Lou Mercier (Home)
- Neil & Dorothy Sallee (Westminster)
- Alma Samuels (Taylors’ home)
Nursing Homes:
- Heritage, Blm. – Merle Murray
- Heritage, El Paso – Sonna West
- Heritage, Normal – Harold Goyen, Glenn Metz
- Liberty, Clinton – Corena Meyer
- Martin Health – Myrna Cable, Marlyn Mahannah, Dorothy Sallee, Barbara Thatcher
- McLean County – Darlene Bethel
Military:
- Adam Jacobs (Army)
- Chris Kavanaugh (Marines, CA);
- Harley Scott (Phillis niece/Navy, VA)
Sympathy to:
- Rita (John) Hensley family on the January 6 death of her brother, Robert Meeske, of North Carolina
- Holly Irvin family on the January 8 death of her mother, Carol Breedlove, of Pekin, IL
- Dawn Craig family on the January 12 death of her mother, Sharon Kaye Losey, of North Carolina
- Holly Irvin family on the January 14 death of her father, Joe Juchems, of Canton, IL on her December 23 death
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Office Phone
309 829-9327
Fax
309 829-2865
Address
401 W. Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701
Hours
Of
fice hours
have changed. The office is open
Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
, and
Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
The office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. every day. The best times to contact the church office are while Maggie is here, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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