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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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REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
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Traditional Service 8 AM SUNDAY. It's not worshiping without the organ, right? This service will have all the "bells" and stops pulled out for traditional hymns and organ offertories for early service.
Modern Service 9:30 AM SUNDAY. The blend of traditional hymns and contemporary choruses that developed over the COVID-19 season, with assistance from our Clavinova, will continue for this service.
Livestream Schedule Traditional Worship and Modern Worship services will be livestreamed.
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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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Amos: On-The Job Training,
July 11, 2021 Sermon
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The second most familiar scripture passage (after John 3:16) is Psalm 23. Its images of God as a shepherd tending, feeding, and leading someone besides still waters, restoring our souls, and even present in times of trouble are often invoked at funerals and times of loss. But what a contrast to the narrative of shepherds in Jeremiah 23. One is an image of holistic care for tangible, emotional and spiritual needs. The other is far from good.
Jeremiah was a strong critic of the royal and religious authorities. His prophetic declaration is an indictment of Israel's leadership at the highest (king) levels. What we find in chapter 23 is a brief sort of sermon that not only decries poor leadership but also promises reformation. The language of shepherding is meaningful because it suggests a kind of intimacy and closeness; it is hard to be a shepherd and not smell like the sheep. In order to truly shepherd people, you have to meet them where they are and be attentive to their needs. Jeremiah had a front-row seat to the desolation and despair of the people of Israel. he would have known just how much they needed restoration.
The passages for this week remind me that the relationship between God and God's people is dynamic, not static. It is always evolving, as we come to understand more about God's will for us and the world. Think of the various ways we are called to examine this shepherd-sheep dynamic in our own lives. Who are the people who are entrusted to our care? Under whose care have we had to live? In a world often characterized by abuses of power and authority, the prophetic challenges of the Scriptures here call us to resist business as usual and pursue the way of the Good shepherded in our every day relationships. We are called to shepherd people, not turn them into prey. To love and care for those in our lives, particularly the most vulnerable, is to live in a way that tends to their deepest needs.
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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.
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Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week |
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Pray with Kenya, July 18, 2021 - Global Ministries
Lectionary Selection: Mark 6:30-34,53-56 Prayers for Kenya Heavenly Father, we come before you today to thank you and to worship you for who you and what you do for us. The same way you gathered apostles around you for them ... Read more
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www.globalministries.org
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ADOPT-A-STREET
SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021
10 AM
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Since 2018, Prairie Avenue Christian Church has been responsible for the litter pick-up of East Prairie and East Main near our facilities. Litter gitters, supplies and water provided. Demonstrate love of neighbor through the clean streets surrounding our beautiful buildings this Saturday morning. |
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Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month |
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West Street Recovery Models Resilience and Flexibility...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (Aug. 2017), West Street Recovery emerged as a community based disaster recovery organization. Over the past four years, it has grown into an adaptable, rapid response organization, helping communities deal...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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Church Board Approves July-September 2021 Budget |
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At the July 13, 2021, Church Board meeting, a quarterly budget was approved for July-September 2021 with an anticipated operating deficit for each month. Your generous support to close the difference between expected income and expenses during this time of the year is always appreciated! |
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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 |
$32.21 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 April - June, 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 items or 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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Imagine With Me: Governance Grounding |
"They prayed for us and that prayer, I think, helped to re-energize us, even when we didn't know who it that was praying for us." - Rev. Belva Brown Jordan, moderator, General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Terri Hord Owens talks with General Assembly Moderator Rev. Belva Brown Jordan about the power of the spiritual discipline of prayer in the work of the governance committee
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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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