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Prairie Avenue
Christian Church
To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from the depths of our being to the ends of the earth.
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Worship Each Week & Daily Prayer |
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REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE |
We host in-person services on Saturdays at 5 pm,
and Sunday mornings at 8 am and 9:30 am.
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Did you miss a sermon or can't remember the good statement made by Pastor Jason recently?
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More Than Meets the Eye: Begging to Give
June 26-27, 2021 Sermon
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If you have read the books of the prophets in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), you know well enough that the prophets were often charged to deliver difficult messages. For most people, delivering difficult news is not an easy task. People do not respond just to the message; they respond to the messenger too. In this weekend's passage, Ezekiel is made to stand and given a charge to deliver a message to a difficult audience.
Ezekiel was part of a priestly family, and so he had been trained in the rites and rituals of the priesthood. He was equipped and prepared to be a spiritual leader for the people of Israel. This position would have commanded some respect and status. But if the people had been rebellious for generations, they were not exactly keen on whatever the spiritual leaders were saying or doing. I imagine that rebellion ad a lot to do with frustration at their situation of exile. It can be difficult to take to God when your circumstances cause you to wonder if God is even listening.
How people respond to that communication makes all the difference. In Psalm 123, we have a model for response. The psalmist offers a message of contrition and a desire for mercy. The psalm is an acknowledgment of the place God holds in the life of the people. It communicates the relationship between those who serve and the one who is worthy to be served. It expresses a desire for a response from God. It is a call for divine dialogue.
Rebellion is a natural reaction to difficult messages. Our first brush with it is likely when we reach adolescence, moving from childhood to adulthood. We stop listening, seeking our own way. The dialogue is cut off, whether the other desired such action or not. Often we no longer hear God because we no longer communicate with him. I believe we are called to divine dialogue with God, to wrestle with difficult moments in our lives, and to find ways to live faithfully in the midst of them. Rebellion is an easy reaction, but the prophet and the psalmist show us what ist means to respond conscientiously to God.
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24-7 Prayer Event for Decatur - July 12-19 |
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A Community-wide effort, sponsored by several area churches, will provide 168 hours of continuous prayer for our community. The week-long prayer event, held July 12-19, is being held at Decatur House of Prayer at 1920 N Oakland (former Plaza TV). You may come to their facility, or make arrangements to pray from home.
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Grow in Faith
through listening, paying attention, and reading 5 verses a day
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Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response, and prayer. During the season of Lent, Pastor Jason is sharing the gospel of Mark, which will be read through by Easter. We encourage you to read this gospel. The associated devotion is posted to Prairie Avenue's Facebook page.
The Secret Place Available
The Summer (June-August) 2021 issue of the daily worship devotional magazine is available for pick up in the education wing hallway.
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Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week |
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Pray with the Philippines, July 4, 2021 - Global Ministries
Lectionary Selection: Mark 6:1-13 Prayers for the Philippines In the name of Christ our Messiah, We are sent out as your disciples to do more than just proclaim the good news. But to root out injustice, fight for equality, and ... Read more
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www.globalministries.org
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Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month |
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June Outreach Project: Faith Comes By Hearing Vision 2033 |
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Thank you for your contributions to the 2033 Faith Comes By Hearing Vision 2033 Project. Our June "noisy offering" total was $100! |
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Church Garage Sale Update |
The 2021 Church Garage Sale raised $224.16. |
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Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, a long-standing political disagreement between the federal government and the northern state of Tigray's regional government led to an outbreak of hostilities in November of 2020. Related military action resulted in general...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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General Fund
Donations given to the Prairie Avenue Christian Church General Fund support the year-round ministries of the church. Your generous support keeps our building, staff, and operations working for the mission of the church. The mission of Prairie...
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www.continuetogive.com
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Fundraising Project - reFresh Capital Campaign
Announced at the State of the Church address on June 30, 2015, the reFresh capital campaign has two improvement/update priorities: updating HVAC equipment and internet/network accessibility.
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www.continuetogive.com
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For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click Here.
The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION |
$29.90 was raised by 14 households who have linked their Kroger customer reward cards to support Prairie Avenue Christian Church. The quarterly contribution is for shopping at Kroger during January - March, 2021.
Joining to support the ministries of Prairie Avenue Christian Church is FREE. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
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Get Your Disciples Apparel and Gear Here!
Get your Disciples polos, hats, and hoodies in a variety of colors. Order by the 15th to be included in this month's production! 10% of the proceeds benefits the Disciples Mission Fund!
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store.disciples.org
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"When you shop for Father's Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/37-6056944, AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchases to Prairie Avenue Christian Church at no cost to you!"
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Prairie Avenue Christian Church is a listed charity with the Smile.Amazon program. Please use smile.amazon.com, and choose Prairie Avenue Christian Church for your generous support. We received a $5.33 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between January 1 and March 31, 2021.
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Share Your Faith through inviting 5 people to church this year |
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Disciples Virtual Gathering - Saturday, August 7, 2021
The Disciples Virtual Gathering is an opportunity for Disciples to connect, learn, worship, and imagine new ways of gathering as church.
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disciplesconnect2021.vfairs...
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