Ponderings of the Preacher . . .

David McConnell-Minister
Phone-217.690.4243
[email protected]
Martín Reyes-Youth Minister
Phone-217.317.3800
[email protected]
Twitter: @RUatrader
Website: www.fcceffingham.com
Cleone Bloemker-Secretary
Phone-217.342.6797
E-mail: [email protected]
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, October 22nd Meet @ 5:30
p.m. for supper; Youth & Children Bible
Study starts at 6:00 p.m. The Adult Bible
Study will start at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 24th Youth Event—Meet
@ the church to watch a movie, eat popcorn and talk
Tuesdays, October 28th & November 4th
Young @ Heart meets @ 9:00 a.m. in
Beebe Hall
Friday, October 31st Sign Up for a room
on Treat Town map being held from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2nd Salt, Pepper.
Spices and Soup due in Beebe Hall for
Calvary Baptist Food Pantry
Tuesday, November 4th Meet @ 6:00
p.m. for prayer meeting; then, elders meet
@ 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11th Women’s Ministry meeting meets in Beebe Hall
Tuesday, November 18th Missions ministry meeting meets @ 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22nd Children’s
Event meets @ 10:00 a.m. Book Event
Issue 89
October 21, 2014
Footsteps of Jesus
Ponderings of the Preacher . . .
The dedication service for the new building at Oil Belt Camp took
place last night. What a wonderful service it was! They had hoped to
have 2,000 in attendance. With the size of the building and being
unfamiliar with how many the building
will seat, it is hard to estimate the crowd.
I am sure someone did a head count, but
I am going to estimate an attendance of
f we know Jesus, around 1500. I saw many people from
then we will follow Him. surrounding churches that I knew so the
night provided an opportunity for seeing
old friends. I saw people from all over the Oil Belt Camp area (north,
south, east and west).
The song service was fantastic. Anita Newlin played the piano
and led the singing. She used a mixture of old hymns and newer
praise and worship songs. She concluded the singing by leading us in
singing “How Great Is Our God” and “How Great Thou Art”. Hearing that many voices singing praise to our God surely was a foretaste
of heaven.
The speaker for the evening was Jeff Walling who has just begun a
ministry with Pepperdine University in California. Jeff is a preacher
who can have you laughing one minute but seriously challenging you
in your faith walk the next. He addressed the topic of how to keep
this next generation involved and following Christ. He talked about
two possibilities: emphasize the rules and emphasize feelings. He
dismissed those two as not being effective. The third possibility he
offered was to help them KNOW Jesus. If we know Jesus, then we
will follow Him.
At the end of the service, the offering was received. The total will
be posted on Oil Belt’s website later today. The goal was $100,000.
Still needed in cash and commitments to pay for the building is
$500,000.
We are a part of a great endeavor at Oil Belt. Let’s continue to
pray for the ministry of the camp. Let’s encourage our kids to continue going to camp each summer. Let’s pray that God will help us
be faithful to the financial commitment we have made to the camp.
I hope to see each of you this Sunday morning. Our attendance
has really been down these last two weeks. I encourage you to meet
me at 901 N. Henrietta next Sunday morning as the church gathers to
worship a truly amazing God.
C U N Church,
David
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Serving In October:
Elder: Delaine Donaldson
Deacons: John Guthrie, John Donathan, Larry Thomason, Chris Denoyer
Deaconesses: Sue Thomason & Jane Ann Zerkel
Attendance & Giving 10-12-14
Total: $
Attendance & Giving 10-19-14
Worship— 83
Sunday School—21
May, 2015 Simulcast:$55.00
Sunday School: $11.00 Building: $ 40.00
Least is Most: $ 102.00 Youth Sponsored Child: $10.76
Oil Belt Campaign:$299.00
Missions:$50.00
Worship—99
Least is Most:$101.30
Total: $2,763.78
Sunday School:—28
Sunday School:$11.00
Youth Sponsored Child: $12.73
Missions: $10.00
Building:$40.00
October 26th Greeters: Lois Ooton & Velda Cunningham October 26th Home Communion: Jon Zerkel & Terry
Harper
October 26th Garden Workers: Sheryl Rincker/Kelvin Williams/Erin Calvert
November 2nd Greeters: Dallas & Hazel Kingery November 2nd Home Communion: David McConnell & Larry
Thomason
Young @ Heart
The Young at Heart group
We enjoy some great fellowship over coffee and Danish
every Tuesday morning @ 9:00 a.m.
We have expanded that fellowship by sponsoring
a monthly evening fellowship meal.
This provides an opportunity for us to share time together
growing in our love for one another.
The potluck was a success this last month. The next Potluck
will be Tuesday, October 28th @ 5:30 p.m.
Everyone 50 and over is invited to come. Bring a covered
dish to share in the meal.
Drinks and table service will be provided.
Please Join Us for the Young at Heart Potluck
Prayers Needed
Rev. Beebe’s Sister’s Family
Rev. Beebe’s eldest sister, Frances, passed on at the age of 101. She was his last living sibling.
The family needs prayers to get through this difficult time.
Frances Marian Beebe Brasel
August 13, 1913—October 7, 2014
Prayer Requests
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Homebound and Nursing Home: Alice Richey, Marie Waddell, Oneida Lewis, Lonnie
Oakley, Nellie Hayes, Bonnie Koester, Rev. Beebe, Russ Mitchell, Wanda Morgan, Jack
McHaney, Holly Arney, Loretta Quast, Erin Calvert’s Grandmother, Gene Moeller
Cancer: Laura Knierim, Sharon Douglas, Jim Parkhurst, Shirley Strickland, Charlie Miller, Ron Anderson, Tatum, Mary Shoule, Ruth Gillespie, Ashley Judd, June Cain, Linda Carver, Midge Herley,
Christy, LeAnn Schroeder Hardiek, Evelyn Hencke, Sue Thomason’s Sister-in-law, Jessica Baker,
Linda Smith, Doris & Paul Dempsey, Charlie Heuerman, Bill Collins, Barb Eaton, Floyd Pagel, Patty
Willis, Clarence Spence, Jeff Collins, Alayna Plank, Loretta Painter, Brad Bair, Charlie Miller, Renae
Metke, Andy, Belinda Bridges, Mike Page, Tom Koester, Brett Walker, Roberta Washer, Gary Lewis,
Erin Calvert’s cousin, Carl Fisher, Terry Roedl, Sam Townsend, Tim Hammond, Greg Stanley, Barb
Morris, Jeff Christianson, Brandy Harper, Lori Boswell, Tiffany Dunaway, Cheryl Roberts, Gruen Von
Behrens, Brad Arney’s Great Grandson Parker Burns & Son-In-Law Craig Dixon, Dave Bennett, Susie
Mast, Nancy Koester
Special Needs: Darlene & Gary Elliott, Gene & Angela Moeller, Fred Samper, Sue Rogers, Bob Gregory, Shirley Barry, Jim Centko, John & Lisa Guthrie, Irene Lidy, Dennis & Tracy McMahon, Loretta
Miller. Daniele & Jason Nichols, Bobby Spracklen, Joyce Loy, Mark Dilley, Hayden Apke, John
Weiffenbach, Holly Arney, Paul Palmer. Daisy Fry’s niece, Shirley Deering, Iris and Hermaline—Bill Fry’s Aunts, Harry Johnson, Kenneth Rush, Mimi Bushue, Tray Noren,
Christy Carrizosa, Aunt Cheree, Belinda Bridges, Candace, Lee’s sister-in-law, Maxine,
Kiesten Ashbaugh, Laverne Tichenor, Glen “Mac” McCammon, Tom & Pat Clark & Family, Joy Meitzner, Dianne Donaldson, Kathy Allen, Richard Perkins, Scott Fiquero, Shorty
Beals, Mrs. Snow, Cody & Kristin Azotea, Rwanda Persecuted Christians, Sharon, Jordan
Torres, August Long, Gladys Bushue, Kaitlin
Mission: Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse; Pastor Martín as he teaches in Costa Rica November 6th through the 10th, Glenda Donaldson—Dominican Republic
Military: J.R. Trueblood, Troops in harms way, Tyler Cross in the Air Force
Grieving Families: Barbara Morris Family, Adalida Azotea Family, Joan Stodden Family, Dallas Niles
Family, Tina Vonderheide Family, Forrest Kingery Family, Frances (Beebe) Brasel Family, Alice Pruemer Family
Thank You
Joan Stodden Family
Thanks for all your prayers, calls, cards and concerns for our family as we get through the loss of Joan.
A special thank you to Pastor McConnell for doing the funeral service.
Jackie Kersey
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N o v e m b e r 2 014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
2 Calvary
Baptist
Food
Pantry
Items due
3
9 Recoginze
Veterans
10
16
23
Gideon’s
speaker
4 Young @
5 W.O.W.
meets @
5:30 p.m.
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7
8
11
Women’s
Ministry
meeting @
7:00 p.m.
12
W.O.W.
meets @
5:30 p.m.
13
14
15
17
18 Mission’s
Meeting
meets @
6:00 p.m.
19
W.O.W.
meets @
5:30 p.m.
20
21
22 Children’s
Event—
10:00 a.m.
Book
Event
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25
26 No
W.O.W.
due to
Thanksgiving
Holiday
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Thanksgiving
Day
28
29
Heart meets
@ 9: 00 a.m.
Prayer Meeting Meets @
6:00 p.m.
Elders meet @
6:30 p.m.
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“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”
Genesis 8:22 NIV
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November Birthdays & Anniversaries
1-David McConnell-BD
2-Angela Denoyer-BD
6-Jeff Christianson-BD
7-Sam & Paula McCammon-WA
9-Kim Bushue-BD
10-Moris Sowers-BD
10-Tom & Jamie Shouse-WA
11-Lulubell Winn-BD
11-Terry Harper-BD
11-Tom Shouse-BD
14-Barb Morrison-BD
14-Bud Byers-BD
14-Mike & Joyce Bateman-WA
14-Stacy Vonderheide-BD
15-Cheryl Bloemker-BD
18-Bonnie & Dale Vonderheide-WA
18-Bob Anderson-BD
19-Gary Stanfield-BD
20-Bud & Gen Byers-WA
21-Miles Healy-BD
24-Louis Fulk-BD
27-Cheryl Beatt-BD
27-Wayne Greenwood-BD
Pastor Appreciation
Let Them Know
Pray a prayer, send a card, give them a call
or leave a note on their desk! All pastors and
their wives need encouragement from their
church family. A bible passage or a one line
thank you may make their day brighter as
they serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
“We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus
Christ.”
I Thessalonians 1:2, 3
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Volunteers For Nursery
Nursery Volunteer Workers
If you used to work in the nursery, and would like to again let Justine know.
If anyone who hasn't helped in the nursery in the past but would now like to volunteer, please
let Justine know.
When: Sunday mornings from 10:10-till after church taking care of birth to 3 yr olds
Please call Justine at (217)-663-1992
Please be ready to say how many Sundays per month you are willing to
help, thank you.
Women’s Events
Women’s Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, November 11th the women’s meeting will meet @ 7:00 p.m.
in Beebe Hall.
Come and join us for the Bible Study Lesson 6 from Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David. The video speaker will be Kay
Arthur.
W.O.W.
Supper & Bible Study
Wednesday, October 28th @ 5:30 p.m.
for Supper this week.
Children & Youth begin Bible study @ 6:00 p.m.
Adults begin Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.
Bring your Bibles and Bring a friend!
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Simulcast For May 1st & 2nd, 2015
Pink Impact
The women’s ministry would like to bring this simulcast to our church. We need your
help by adding a donation to the box in the foyer by the information board explaining the
Simulcast and speakers for this two day event.
If we sign up our church before the end of October we pay 20 percent less than in later
months.
The featured speakers and worship leaders are as follows:
Debbie Morris
(Helps women understand
who they are in God)
Missy Robertson
(Duck Dynasty Wife)
Christa Black Gifford
(Blogger, Speaker, Songwriter
Dr. Caroline
Leaf
(International
Speaker)
Sheryl Brady
(Pastor, Singer & Lecturer)
Blynda Lane
(Helps others
understand their
work for God)
Elaine Fisher
(Speaker at Pink Impact
the last 2 years)
Kari Jobe
(Singer & Song
writer)
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Missions
Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry
Sunday, November 2nd
please, bring Salt, Pepper and Spices, Soups
Calvary Baptist Church will pick up the food from the church on Monday, October 6th. They appreciate very much the help of the First Christian Church family in their effort to feed community members of Effingham.
Oil Belt Ministry
Come Together Campaign for Oil Belt
Campaign for
Oil Belt Christian Service Camp
Come Together Celebration
1,350 people came to celebrate the building project accomplishments.
Update:
We Have Received
$6,944.00