December 2015 Wednesday, December 2 nd the Sisters-in-Christ will be meeting at The Annex in LaHarpe for a Christ- mas Dinner Party at 6:30 p.m. Reservations have been made for the dinner, but ladies, you are wel- come to come for the party after the meal. Sisters-in-Christ meet quarterly for a time of fellow- ship, learning, praying, and just having a good time together. Snacks, encouragement and rejoicing are shared each time these Sisters gather. Would you like to be a part of this group? Please contact Diana Mohr and let her know you are interested. All ladies are invited to come and bring a friend. You’ve heard much about a Packing Party over the last 2-3 months. Do you know the re- sults? 135 boxes were packed for Operation Christmas Child! Way to go BCC families! That’s double what you have packed in the past years. Not only did you double the number of boxes, you had a great time doing it! There are pictures to show just that! Continue to pray for those kids receiving the boxes and keep your eyes open for items to include next year. It’s never too early to catch a sale. Inside this issue: ● Praise & prayer p.2 ● Matt’s Testimony p. 3 ● Thank You p. 3 ● More from Moore p.4 ● Dec. Volunteers p.5 ● Calendar p. 6 ● Bits & Pieces p. 7 ● Youth News p. 7 ● Stud Talk for Men p.7 A Tree Lot Christmas is a “Christmas celebration that will fill all with the ev- erlasting hope of the Lord..... Vibrant songs that deliver the truth of God’s word and ... a group of kids selling trees outside of Mr. Carmichael’s toy store to raise money for children in need. Join the adventure as these compassionate and fun-loving kids demon- strate the powerful love of Christ to the greedy Mr. Carmichael and invite him into the family of God.” The kids have been practicing since October and are ready to share with you, their family and friends “what it means to revel in God’s love, grow in our faith, and share His everlasting truth with others.” Be sure to come! Parents, do you have kids 4 years to 6 th grade? Would you like to have a day to clean or shop or wrap gifts without those kids around? There is a place for them to come - and it’s FREE! Saturday, December 19 th , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, kids will be well super- vised and having lots of fun! There will be games, crafts, cookie bak- ing & decorating, a movie, Christmas books to read, and LUNCH! You may drop your kiddos off at any time and pick them up no later than 4 p.m. Questions? Contact Rachael by text or call at 309.333.5104 or email at [email protected].
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December 2015
Wednesday, December 2nd the Sisters-in-Christ will
be meeting at The Annex in LaHarpe for a Christ-
mas Dinner Party at 6:30 p.m. Reservations have
been made for the dinner, but ladies, you are wel-
come to come for the party after the meal.
Sisters-in-Christ meet quarterly for a time of fellow-
ship, learning, praying, and just having a good time
together. Snacks, encouragement and rejoicing are
shared each time these Sisters gather. Would you
like to be a part of this group? Please contact Diana
Mohr and let her know you are interested. All ladies
are invited to come and bring a friend.
You’ve heard much about a
Packing Party over the last 2-3
months. Do you know the re-
sults? 135 boxes were packed
for Operation Christmas Child!
Way to go BCC families! That’s
double what you have packed in the past years. Not
only did you double the number of boxes, you had
a great time doing it! There are pictures to show
just that!
Continue to pray for those
kids receiving the boxes and
keep your eyes open for
items to include next year.
It’s never too early to catch a
sale.
I ns ide t h i s i ss ue :
● Praise & prayer p.2
● Matt’s Testimony p. 3
● Thank You p. 3
● More from Moore p.4
● Dec. Volunteers p.5
● Calendar p. 6
● Bits & Pieces p. 7
● Youth News p. 7
● Stud Talk for Men p.7
A Tree Lot Christmas is a
“Christmas celebration
that will fill all with the ev-
erlasting hope of the
Lord..... Vibrant songs
that deliver the truth of
God’s word and ... a group of kids selling trees
outside of Mr. Carmichael’s toy store to raise
money for children in need. Join the adventure as
these compassionate and fun-loving kids demon-
strate the powerful love of Christ to the greedy
Mr. Carmichael and invite him into the family of
God.”
The kids have been practicing since October and
are ready to share with you, their family and
friends “what it means to revel in God’s love,
grow in our faith, and share His everlasting truth
Faith isn’t about knowing all of the right stuff or obeying a list of rules. It’s something more, something more costly because it involves being present and making a sacrifice.
Perhaps that’s why Jesus is sometimes called Immanuel -- “God with us.” I think that’s what God had in mind, for Jesus to be present, to just be with us. It’s also what he has in mind for us when it comes to other people. -- Bob Goff, Love Does
The Elders at Burnside Christian Church have been asked to share their testimonies with you. Over the next 4 months, you will hear from each of them. Matthew Churchill shares his testimony this month.
While there was a time in my life when I went to
church and knew some of the correct “church” an-
swers, I was never truly committed to Christ. After
graduating from high school, I stopped going to
church altogether and decided to live a life that I
never intended to live. While I could go into detail
about the way I was living, none of that matters any-
more because thankfully, that is not where my story
ends.
Everything changed when I finally realized that I
needed Jesus. Once I finally got the courage to at-
tend church again, I was greeted with open arms.
One couple in particular took the time to love me.
They taught me many things but most importantly
they pointed me to Jesus.
When confronted with the truth of Scripture, I saw
how God had been faithful throughout His word and
in my life as well. I decided to submit to Him. James
4:8 tells us that if we draw near to God, He will draw
near to us. Not only that, but no matter how far we
try to flee from God, we always have the opportunity
to repent and come back to Him.
I am not saying that my struggles aren’t still there. In
fact, I battle daily with my former self. The difference
is that God now fuels me and not my past. Only
through Christ can we truly overcome our sin and
the things that weigh us down. I hope that you too
have experienced the freedom that can only be
found in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us,
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation
has come. The old is gone, the new is here!”
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Thank you to our church family at Burnside
Christian Church for the outpouring of love that
you have shown to our family. The prayers for a
healthy delivery for Meghan and Aurora and the
continued prayers for Aurora as she dealt with
high bilirubin (jaundice) levels were so greatly
appreciated. We have also really enjoyed the
prepared and delivered meals! Thank you to eve-
ryone who has helped us out in this way.
Many Thanks, The Wibbells
Dear Friends,
From the first day I was home I started receiv-
ing cards and letters from my church family. It
brightened every day.
I got notes and jokes and assurances that they
were praying for my recovery.
I’m recovering fine just waiting on TIME for the
bone to heal.
Thanks to all of you. Sincerely, Carole (Crum)
Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply ap-
preciated and gratefully acknowledged. “The
blessings that flowed thru God’s people has
touched our lives and we’ll be forever grateful.
Carol had many ups & downs but God used you
to meet our families many needs at every turn.
Your compassion & prayers have blessed us!
Thank you, Larry & Diana (McClintock)
Briana Wheatley says thanks very much for all
your prayers. She appreciates them very much.
She is doing well and enjoying her teaching.
Sharon Wheatley via a phone call with Briana
Burnside Beacon
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Keep Christ in
“Christ”mas
This Christmas season can be filled with Christ or can be filled with so many other dis-
tractions. Your to do list is a mile long, which can include shopping, wrapping presents, decorating, baking/cooking, holiday parties and much more. As parents we set the tone in our homes to place Christ in our presence. Here are a few ideas to keep Christ at the center of the holidays.
Moving Nativity
Start this tradition 12-14 days before Christ-mas. When you start depends on how many figu-rines your nativity set includes. The empty manger is placed under the Christmas tree. Each day hide one of the figures and have the children find it. After it has been found, place it in the manger and talk about the importance of each figurine and how it fits into the Christmas story. The first thing your kids will open Christmas morning is a wrapped baby Jesus to remind them that Jesus is the greatest gift we could ever receive!
Watch a movie to remember the life of
Christ
Everyone loves a movie night! Grab the kiddos, pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and snuggle up to-gether on the couch. There are several good films that focus on the birth, death and life of Christ. I rec-ommend Jesus of Nazareth, the film, Jesus, or for mature audiences, The Passion of the Christ. Or for a change, watch Ben Hur, a movie that begins with Jesus’ birth and ends with His death and tells the story of a man who was transformed by Jesus’ for-giveness and love.
By watching movies that focus on other aspects of the life of Jesus, the Christmas celebration of His birth is put into proper perspective. This can be an excellent opportunity to talk to your children about why Christ came in the form of a baby. Another key to this fun night is to pray before the show for your child’s heart and mind to understand God’s plan for us through Jesus.
Use decorations to show the life of Jesus
Christmas is a time that usually emphasizes the birth of Jesus, but decorations can also celebrate the remainder of His life on earth. In addition to the basic nativity set, angels and stars, you may want to include crosses and verses that talk about the life of Christ. If you search online for free printable Christian symbols, you can find an abun-dance of symbols to print, color and cut out to hang on your tree, fireplace and/or walls. These symbols are a reminder of Jesus and who He is and what He has done for us!
Read the Christmas Story
After finding Jesus and unwrapping Him to be placed in the manger, try reading the account of Jesus’ birth before opening presents. It can be found in the Gospel book of Luke 2:1-20. Read-ing directly for God’s word has the power to trans-form our hearts and minds!
Attend the Christmas Eve Service
Each year our church has a special Christmas Eve celebration. You can make it a part of your family Christmas tradition to attend this special time. This service is filled with familiar Christmas songs, partaking communion and reading from God’s word. It is shorter than a typical church service, but filled with impactful emotion to focus on Jesus; the reason for the season!
Christmas Eve Service
6:30 p.m.
Hear a shepherd’s monologue about that
first Christmas when the angel
appeared to him.
A family service, no child care will be
available.
December 2015 Volunteers
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DATE MEDITATIONS PRAISE CHURCH CLEANERS NURSERY
Dec. 6 Matt Churchill Brumbaugh
Week of Dec. 7-11: Dennis &
Sharon Pettit, Mark & Lindsay
Nichols, Mike & Toni Carlisle
SS: Gladys Huston 0-2 yrs: Tera & Madison Cole 2-3 yrs: Kim Deitrich & Megan Doyle
Dec. 13 Jim Jefferson Pettit
Week of Dec. 14-18: Brian &
Sherry Bliss, Alfred & Gladys Hus-
ton, Shane & Rachael Moore
SS: Christmas Program/No Nursery 0-2 yrs: Sara & Aubrey King 2-3 yrs: Amanda & Kelsey Grotts