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Welcome... to the latest issue of
Beyond the Bricks!
Dear
Christian Friends,
Our kids are back in school, and we hope that they have a great year. Our church marked the beginning of the school year a couple of weeks ago by blessing backpacks and making our prayer focus the students, teachers, administrators, and staff who are beginning school.
I encourage you to keep on praying throughout the school year for our schools. Pray that:
- Students, teachers, administrators, and staff will have a good, productive, and safe year.
- Students who struggle in school will receive the help, support, and attention they need.
- Teachers will be filled with wisdom, insight, compassion, and love.
- Administrators and other staff will perform their duties with skill, openness, fairness, and caring.
- I also encourage you to pray by name for the children and adults you know who are involved in education.
Are there other prayers you have for our schools?
All of us recognize the value of a good education. Thank the educators you know for their commitment to our children and youth.
Peace,
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Faith in Action Day at Flingers Pizza Pub
Monday, August 27, 2018
Flingers Pizza Pub
1503 E. Vernon
Bloomington, IL 61701
Lunch and Dinner
Come out and enjoy a great range of food. Options include pizza, bar snacks, customizable salads, and a large craft beer menu. Bring your family for a great evening of good food and fellowship.
Faith in Action will receive 10% of the dining total excluding tax.
Flingers Pizza Pub will
increase their donation to 20% of your dine-in or carry-out order. In order to get the 20% donation you must place your order at least one day in advance (see menu at
FlingersPizzaPub.com).
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Time (when will you arrive to dine-in or pick-up the order)
4. Your Order (drinks can be ordered upon arrival)
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Help Serve a Meal at Abundant Life in Christ Church
Sundays
First Christian Church is Serving Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec.16, 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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Saturday, September 22, 2018
Registration at 9:00 a.m.
Race begins at 10:00 a.m.
Destihl Brewery
1200 Greenbriar Dr.
Normal, IL US 61761
The proceeds from this event will go to The Adult Protective Service program in aiding the investigation and prevention of abuse of older adults, ages 60+ and adults with disabilities, ages 18-59. Contact Samantha at 309 834-0507 or
sherrell@pathcrisis.org if you wish to sponsor or donate. Race if family-friendly, but no pets, please.
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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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