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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: Changing Seasons
June 12-13, 2021 Sermon
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There is a saying that procrastination is the thief of time. All of us have some experience with putting things off. We do it for different reasons: anxiety about failure, lack of structure, the unpleasantness of what needs to be done. But there are times when the urgency of the moment requires us to overcome our hesitancy and seize the opportunities in front of us.
This passage of Paul's letter carries that sense of urgency, as Paul implores the Corinthians to accept the gift of God's race. Grace is a central concept to Christian theology. It speaks to the free, unearned act through which creation is restored to God. we need not work for it, but it must be accepted. Paul urges his audience to do so without delay, to accept restoration in God.
So why the urgency? Who would be in a rush to experience this kind of life? I try to imagine what it meant for the Corinthians to try and build a church community in a setting that seemed antagonistic to their goals. In a context with very different social, political, and spiritual norms, it seems there would always be conflicts. There would never be a perfect moment to go all-in on following the way of Jesus.
Procrastination often pushes us to wait for ideal conditions that may never exist. The fear of potential struggles and failures can cause us to come to a standstill. The gift of God's grace is not a simple solution to all of life's ills. It is a transformative perspective and way of life that enables us to recognize God's presence and power even in the direst situations. Grace transforms our view of ourselves and of others. We take the good with the bad, in ourselves and in the world, and recognize that neither of those defines us. Rather, through God, we are empowered to define our response to life. That is a possibility worth accepting without delay.
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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 Mexico, June 20, 2021 - Global Ministries
Lectionary Selection: Mark 4:35-41 Prayers for Mexico In this time of uncertainties and great fears, we come before you, Lord, in the same way that your disciples did in the boat in the middle of the storm to humbly ask ... Read more
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www.globalministries.org
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Youth Group Garage Sale
Thursday June 24 - Saturday June 26
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Sorting the donations for the annual garage sale has begun! The Youth group will be working and organizing this year's sale. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please call April Neeley at 217-412-8071 to arrange your work schedule and coordinate! |
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Adopt-A-Street Clean Up
Saturday, June 19
10 AM
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We will be picking up litter and debris along East Prairie & East Main every third Saturday of the month, April-September, weather permitting. Equipment provided. |
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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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Until June 30, any gift you give will be matched dollar for dollar, reaching twice the people with God's Word in audio. |
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Countless multitudes around the world have never heard God’s Word in their own language—if at all. Most could not read the Bible if a printed version were available. They need Scripture recordings in their own language.
Every dollar you give toward our $350,000 Vision 2033 Matching Challenge today goes toward creating and sharing God’s Word with men, women, and children on every continent.
Your generous support for our "Noisy offering" is appreciated! We have collected $57.33 for this project.
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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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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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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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Thursday, June 24 is our one-day giving event DMF Day. A gift on DMF Day supports Disciples Mission Fund, which makes it possible for the whole church to work together, doing far more than we could alone.
If you’ve ever…
...sat around a campfire at church camp
...had a visit from a global mission co-worker
...visited a Disciples college
...served on a search committee for a new pastor
...attended Children Worship and Wonder
connected with other Disciples in your region
…then you’ve seen Disciples Mission Fund at work.
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Share Your Faith through inviting 5 people to church this year |
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"I pray, and I believe, church, that we must always remember to not only sit still before God, but to pray for one another."
Rev. Terri Hord Owens talks about how she is lifted by the prayers of others and how you, too, can be an encourager.
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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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