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First Chrisan Church of Clinton exists to . . .

Glorify God, Win the Lost and Teach the Saved

clintonfcc.com

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217-935-3139

Worship and Praise Service

December 6th, 2015

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.

Greg Taylor will share the communion and

offering devo#ons this morning.

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 we con#nue our seven week series on the Sermon on

the Mount. Greg Taylor will share a message en#tled, “It is

difficult to enter the Kingdom of Heaven” from Ma8hew

7:13-27

From 5-7, pm First Kids youth groups will meet in the

First Kids area of our building. K-5th grade are going

caroling at the nursing home.

From 5-7pm, Reveal for Jr High and Sr High will meet

at the Cable Building.

We have several Sunday School classes from 9:30am-10:15am 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

informaon desk to help you locate your classroom.

CLASS TOPIC TEACHER

20-30 Something Book of James Adam Brucker

Faith Builders Sermon on the Mount Greg Taylor

Lord Led Ladies Sermon on the Mount Judy Shaw

Family Life Five Love Languages Russ & Stacy Hicks

Logos The Bible Larry Roberts

Crusaders Believe—by Randy Frazee Norma Harrold

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

students gather in The Edge space. Both are located on the lower level

of our building. High school students gather across the street in The

Cable Building.

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

Special Prayer Requests *Indicates new name

Nathan Armstrong

Ron Armstrong

Bill Brown

Charles Buck

Shirley Condy

Merle Cox

Barbara Ely-Beasley

Richard Foley

Laura Gardner

Diana Golden

Adam Hileman

Jamee Jester

Connie Jordan

Ivy Koritz

Paul Matheny

Bob McKee

Leila Parker

Jim Peters

Marilyn Strain

Paul Werts

Hospital Prayer List

(As of December 3, 2015)

VA Danville

Chuck Buck

Out of Area

Merle Cox - Barnes, St. Louis

Ben Dial (surg Dec 29th)

Released

Dennis Bray

Doug Pa1erson

Ivy Koritz

Nursing Home Updates

Dave Lewis & Dennis Bray to Manor Ct/

Liberty Village

Eleanor Mears, Wayne Rickgauer & Jean

Perring home from Manor Ct/Liberty

Village

Our Chris%an Sympathy to the Family

and Loved Ones of

Willie Cooper, Clinton, IL, husband of

Marilyn Cooper, father of Sco8 (Kim) Cooper

and Neal (Teresa) Cooper

Grace Shofner, Weldon, IL, mother of Danny

(Joyce) Shofner, Dixie (Kenneth) Brock,

Debbie Shofner and Denise (Kent) Shofner.

Tom Lamkin, Jr, 15566 Field Rd, Clinton, IL 61727, was

baptized into Christ on Novermber 29, 2015.

“Lest We Forget Those We Love”

Memorials were received in memory of:

Dale Turney & Richard Harrington

We have almost met our financial goal towards

the purchase of the sausage for our breakfast

fundraiser, but we are still in need of a few more

donations. If you are interested, please call

Cody. 935-3139

A Thank you note was received from Jean Perring,

Phyllis Wheat and Paul & Sharon Dunakey. All

notes are on display on the bulletin board by the

office.

Grab N’ Go time is here and we need your help! Today, after 2nd

service, we will need help clearing out some rooms. If you are willing to

help, please meet in the Family Life Center after 2nd service.

Donation drop offs start today with our curbside drop off from

3:30pm - 5pm. Items can also be dropped off this week (7th-10th)

anytime from 9am - 8pm.

If you didn’t sign up to volunteer and would still like to help,

please call the church office, 935-3139. We will find you a place for

you to serve!

BLOOD PRESSURE

FCC will be offering free blood pressure checks TODAY

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.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS

I would like to donate ____ poinseNas in memory or honor of my loved ones. (Please mark

whether it is memory or honor.) Fill out this form and enclose it, along with $15 per

poinseNa, in an envelope and either put it in the offering or mail it to the church. All forms

must be in by Thursday, December 10th.

1. ____________________________________ memory or honor.

2. ____________________________________ memory or honor.

3. ____________________________________ memory or honor.

Given by: ______________________________________

Our choir and First Kids children ministry will

be putting on their annual Christmas program

on Sunday, December 13th at 9:30am. We

hope you will join us for this wonderful event!

Please invite family and friends!

5th Annual Showroom of Trees at Anderson Ford

Wednesday, December 9th, 5pm -7:30pm

Thursday, December 10th, 4:30pm -7pm

Over 30 themes trees on display that have been purchased over the years from “The Festival of Trees”. Come out and enjoy this special “lights out” open house!

JH Reveal Student Ministry:

Next Hands & Feet will be TODAY from 3pm - 5pm. The students will be helping with curbside drop off for Grab N’ Go. Parents please feel free to serve alongside your student and help this ministry.

JH Mission Trip will be June 26 - July 2. The students will be going to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

HS Reveal Student Ministry:

HS Mission Trip #1 will be July 19 - July 27. The students will be going to Manchester, NH. HS Mission Trip #2 will be August 5 - August 9. The students will be going to Chicago, IL.

Any HS students looking for a service opportunity or community service hours are more than welcome to help with Grab N’Go on December 12th from 8am - 1pm. Please consider serving in this ministry.

Reveal - JR High & SR High. Reveal will meet from 5pm - 7pm at the Cable Building . December 13th will be the Reveal Christmas party.

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

Today in First KidsB. 2’s & Pre-K

BIBLE STORY: The Angel and Mary - Luke 1:26-33, 46-49

MEMORY VERSE: ““God has given a Son to us” - Isaiah 9:6, NCV

K - 5

BIBLE STORY: Joseph’s Dream - Matthew 1:18-24

MEMORY VERSE: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” - Luke 2:14 NIV

Youth Group

Pre-K - Christmas activities

K-5 - Caroling at Nursing Home

For more information visit www.facebook.com/firstkidsclintonfcc

A1endance & Giving for

November 29th 2015

Morning Worship

573

Bible School

248

General Fund Giving

12,673.67

(weekly need: $18,312.21)

Looking Ahead

Dec 6 Grab N’ Go set up - 11:45am

Grab N’ Go curbside drop off - 3:30pm - 5pm

Hands & Feet - 3pm - 5pm, Grab N’ Go curbside drop off Community Groups and Reveal - 5pm - 7pm

Youth Group - 5pm - 7pm, caroling at the nursing home

Dec 7th Grab N’ Go donation drop off - 9am - 8pm

Chimes practice - 7pm

Dec 8th Grab N’ Go donation drop off - 9am - 8pm

Dec 9th Grab N’ Go donation drop off - 9am - 8pm

Christmas Choir Practice - 6:30pm

Dec 10th Grab N’ Go donation drop off - 9am - 8pm

IF:Table - 7pm, Cable Building

Dec 11th Breakfast Club - 7:15am, Cable Building

Dec 12th Grab N’ Go - 8am

Ministerial Staff

Greg Taylor

Minister of Preaching & Teaching

217-853-3196

Kent Hickerson

Minister of Pastoral Care

217-871-3139

Adam Brucker

Associate Minister

309-532-2326

Cody Monkman

Student Minister

217-871-2003

Samuel Green

Worship Minister & College Age

217-971-1010

Cassandra Benton

Children’s Ministry Administrator

217-201-9236

Allison Hitchings

Children’s Ministry Program Director

309-531-8495