Worship and Praise Service

March 27, 2016

Welcome to worship at First Chris�an Church!

Each week we offer two different worship services:

8:15 am service features tradi�onal worship and

10:45 am service features modern worship.

Kent Hickerson will share the communion and

offering devo�ons for both services.

When communion is served, we invite all Christ

Followers to par�cipate, partaking of the bread as it

is passed and retaining the cup un�l we can all

partake together.

Today, Easter Sunday, we will con�nue the sermon

series en�tled, CROSS WORDS, based on the Erwin

Lutzer book Cries from the Cross. Greg Taylor will

look at the cry of Jesus from the cross:

“It is Finished!”

No evening programming on Easter Sunday evening.

We have several Sunday School classes from 9:30am-10:30am that can

provide an opportunity for you to get be�er connected with our FCC

family. Find a class that fits best for you, and ask a volunteer at the

informa&on desk to help you locate your classroom.

CLASS TOPIC TEACHER

20-30 Something Hebrews Ryan Sosamon

Faith Builders 1 Peter Greg Taylor

Lord Led Ladies Before Amen Judy Shaw

Family Life The Meaning of Marriage Russ & Stacy Hicks

Logos Book of Job Larry Roberts

Crusaders Believe—by Randy Frazee Norma Harrold

Daniel Plan Daniel Plan Susan & Ken Klein

Sunday School for children is located in the First Kids space, junior high

students gather in the Cable Building, and high school students gather

in The Edge.

Would a community group work be�er for you???

We have several community groups currently mee�ng. If you would

like to join one, more informa�on is available at the informa�on desk.

Stop by today to find the perfect group for you!!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and pe''on, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Special Prayer Requests *Indicates new name

Ken Besel

Julie Burger

Dorothy Campbell

Vena Chapmond

Leslie Cundiff*

Genevieve Farnsworth

Richard Foley

Alex Johnson

Connie Jordan

Barb Lee*

Brandon Long*

Derek Long*

Russell Long*

Janice Maltby

Bob McKee

Linn Morrow*

Nasko Newingham*

Zach Raymer*

Maddy Stewart

Zach Wolff (in Brussels)*

Hospital Prayer List

(As of March 24, 2016)

St. Joseph’s

Doug Pa*erson

John Warner Hopsital

Eleanor Mears

Mabel Rich

Decatur Memorial

Janice Maltby (Surgery March 30th)

Out of Area

Robin Stanwood, CA

Lily Rousseau - STL Children’s Hospital 3/29

Released

Infant Carter Sharrow

Chad Tuggle

Charlo*e Jackson

Our Chris�an Sympathy to the Family and

Loved Ones of

Ramey Ahmed, Clinton, IL,father of Ryland

Lee Ahmed, Arisah Reynolds & Kierra Durbin

Juanita Turney, Clinton, IL, mother of Rich

(Sue) Turney, Bob (Donna) Turney, Deb

(Doug) Tilley and Jan (Roger) Dial.

Margaret Long, Clinton, IL, mother of

Frederick Long, Bevery Sereicikas, JoeJa

(Jerry Ishcomer) Gammage and Gary

(Deanna) Long

Larry Junkins, Burns, TN, husband of Vivian

Junkins

Memorials for Larry Junkins may be given to

LiJle Galilee.

Has God been nudging you to attend the Spiritual Discipline -

Sacred Rhythms retreat, but you have not been able, or a

retreat format will not work for you? Consider joining our group

this summer to go through Ruth Haley Barton’s spiritual

discipline curriculum. The group will meet every Sunday

starting June 5 through August 21 from 9:30am -10:30am at

FCC. Registration forms are available at the information booth

or office. Hope you can join us!

“Lest We Forget Those We Love”

Memorials were received in memory of:

Elaine Leisner

**Elder recommendation forms are available at the welcome

center and in the church office thru March 28th. See Greg Taylor

if you have questions.

A part-time caretaker is needed for Dora Neal in her home.

No medical experience needed. A compassionate heart and

a desire to be responsible is most important. Flexible hours

and pay. If interested, please call Lisa Lueras, 217-433-5319.

This year’s Easter offering is going to the Dewitt County

Human Resource Center. This local organization

has been deeply impacted by the Illinois budget crisis

and is struggling to continue to offer the services that

benefit many people in our community. Please consider

giving generously to this wonderful organization.

Intentional Church Conference

Saturday, April 23rd from 9am - 3:30pm at First

Christian Church, Decatur

This one-day conference equips ministry leaders and

volunteers to reach their communities for Jesus Christ!

FCC Clinton is covering the cost of this event and

providing transportation. If interested in attending,

please contact the office to sign up!

BLOOD PRESSURE

FCC will be offering free blood pressure checks

April 3

Where: Church Library

When: 9 am - 9:30 am

11:45am - 12:15pm

This is not a diagnosis, just

a measuring & recording of

your blood pressure.

We have received a thank you notes from Monikka

Fuller and family and Dick & Ivy Koritz and family.

The notes are on display on the bulletin board by

the office. Please stop by and take a look!

Take a Stake is an opportunity where you

can “take a stake” in the next generation

by becoming a prayer partner and paying

$20 towards a Student’s Jr High CIY

Believe trip. Today is the last day to stop

by our Take A Stake wall right outside the

sanctuary and sponsor a student!

Area Men’s Fellowship

When: Tuesday, April 5 @ 7pm

Where: Lane Christian Church

Who: Jeff Jordan, Preaching Minister

of Forsyth Christian Church - Forsyth, MO

Menu: Brats, potato salad, baked

beans, assorted pies

Junior High Ministry

JH Reveal will not meet today because it’s Easter Sunday. No JH Reveal April 3 because of CIY Believe

JH Sunday School meets from 9:30am - 10:30am in the Cable Building

JH Community Groups– will not meet tonight because it’s Easter Sunday. No JH Community Groups April 3 because of CIY Believe

Today in First KidsD.

2’s & PreK Easter - Matthew 26:20-30, 27:1-2, 28:1-2

Memory Verse: “Come, and follow me.” Jesus said. Matthew 4:19 NIV

K - 5

The Resurrection - John 20:1-18

Memory Verse: “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” Matthew 28:6a, NIV

Youth Group

No Youth Group tonight or April 3

For more information visit www.facebook.com/firstkidsclintonfcc

HS Ministry

HS Sunday School will meet from 9:30am - 10:30am in The Edge

HS Reveal will not meet tonight because it’s Easter Sunday. No Reveal April 3 because of spring break.

CIY Move is June 19 - 24 in Cedarville, OH. Cost is $150 if signed up by April 17.(late fee after the 17th) Please sign up and make your payment on the Reveal website

HS Sunday School is in need of adult leaders to invest in our students. If you are interested, please contact Cody.

Visit www.revealstumin.com to stay up-to-date on student events.

A*endance & Giving for

March 20th 2016

Morning Worship 546

Bible School 284

General Fund Giving $38,092.12

(weekly need: 18,926.46)

March 28 Chimes Practice - 7pm

March 29 Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study - 9:30am

All Staff Prayer - 10am, Prayer Room

March 30 Choir Practice - 6:30pm

April 1 No Breakfast Club - will resume next week