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Welcome... to the latest issue of
Beyond the Bricks!
Dear Friends in Christ,
975 school kits given away and 1,500 hot dogs consumed. Those are two of the statistics from last Saturday's Block Party. It was a great day, and a good time was had by all.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this year's 20th annual Block Party such a success. The connections we made with our neighbors and with other churches are invaluable.
Being a Christian is all about loving and serving others. That's what we did last Saturday at the Block Party. That's what Christ asks us to do every day.
How are you reaching out in love to those around you?
Grace and peace,
Jim Warren
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Learn About Organ and Tissue, Eye Donation at
Faith in Action Volunteer Education Series
Thursday, August 9, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Faith in Action
Activity and Recreation Center (ARC)
600 E. Willow, Normal, IL
61761
Faith in Action is excited to have Eversight Michigan and Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network at our Volunteer Education Night.
Eversight and Gift of Hope will join to discuss eye, cornea, tissue, and organ donation. They will dispel some of the myths of the donation process. This evening is open to the public. We will have two door prize giveaways. Please share with your friends and family. Donations Save Lives!
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Get Involved with Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope, Inc.
705 E Lincoln Street, Suite 313
Normal, IL 61761
The dream of providing quality living to adults with intellectual disabilities in Central Illinois began in the early 1990s. Concerned parents wondering how their children would be cared for when they were unable to do so set the wheels in motion for the construction of our first home or Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA). Read more at the Homes of Hope website.
We are looking for new individuals to join any of our three committees. This is a chance for your voice to be heard! Bring your fresh, new ideas to the table and assist us in growing and developing our existing fundraisers and programs! Help us network and spread the good word about our organization and the work that we do. This is a volunteer opportunity but can be used as a reference for a job well done.
For more information email Holly at:
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Help Serve a Meal at Abundant Life in Christ Church
Sundays
First Christian Church is Serving August 19, 2018
108 E. Market St.
Abundant Life's mission is "to lead people to saving faith in Jesus Christ by sharing the Gospel, as defined in the Holy Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-6).
We exist to help people get from where they are to where God wants them to be (Philippians 3:13-14)."
Continued contributions are needed along with helpers to serve or make desserts for the meals FCC serves. Contact Julie Robinson (jerobinson21409@yahoo.com) if you would like to help on the above date and for details. Or contact Abundant Life (309) 232-8702 to help in any other way.
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The Political Jesus Seminar
Friday and Saturday, September 14-15, 2018
New Covenant Community
210 W. Mulberry St.
Normal, IL 61761
The Jesus of history resisted the political and social realities of his day. Early Christians did the same. Neither one was necessarily successful in their aims, but what do we know about their attitudes toward the economy, immigrants, and war? How did Jesus and emerging Christ communities express concerns for justice and peace? Looking at the world today, what would they say about American politics?
We are excited to announce that the Jesus Seminar on the Road will be coming back to Normal IL on Sept. 14-15, 2018 addressing the very timely topic of "The Political Jesus." See the flyer for registration info and other details.
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Attend
Feeding the Cities
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First Christian Church
401 West Jefferson St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Free, including lunch by Healthy in a Hurry
Feeding the Cities will be a roughly three-hour, free, no-strings-attached networking session on community food issues. All we're asking for is your time and insight -- we have a venue and full grant funding for all materials and group lunch. Our objective is to foster innovative relationships and, potentially, new and effective initiatives.
Attendees will participate in breakout discussions based on input gathered over the summer, and will receive a post-"summit" summary of key points and issues. Follow the Facebook page and see the Flyer for more information.
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Around the Community
Click on any organization to access its website and learn about support/volunteer opportunities
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First Christian Church |
info@blmfcc.org| 309 829-9327 |
www.blmfcc.com
401 West Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington's Oldest Continuing Congregation
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