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Prairie Avenue
Christian Church
To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
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Family Reunion: Family Forgiveness
Saturday, August 15, 5 pm - Worship Online
Sunday, August 16, 9 am - Sanctuary
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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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Saturday, August 8, 2020 Online Worship
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We come now to the final installment in this Family Reunion series. We have traveled through the book of Genesis and watched our spiritual ancestors navigate their family troubles. We have seen abuse, favoritism, deceit, and sibling rivalry in many forms, and now we come to the emotional climax of the saga: Joseph forgives his brothers.
After spending these past thirteen weeks watching parents, children, and siblings misbehaving and treating each other badly, we finally see someone acting with grace and mercy. We see Joseph acting as God would have him (and us) act. We see reconciliation!
The truth is, when we look back on these Genesis stories, most of them actually end with some form of reconciliation. Isaac and Ishmael stand together to bury their father Abraham (Genesis 25:9). Leah and Rachel speak with one voice as they pledge their loyalty to Jacob (31:14). Esau forgives Jacob (33:4) and together they bury Isaac (35:29).
The arc of God's story moves towards reconciliation and peace. Although our human nature pulls us toward rivalry and favoritism. God is always at work within us and beyond us to deepen our love and forgiveness. The question for us is: Will we participate in the reconciling work of God? Will we choose to play favorites and to deepen the rivalries within our families and within the family of God? Or will we join in the work that God is doing to create one human family grounded in love and peace?
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Sermon Series August 23 & 30 |
This year has been one of the most disruptive experiences for us. Many of the "givens" in life became fragile and unpredictable. We discovered how vulnerable we can be to an unseen virus. Injustice, long kept in power, is being confronted. What lessons in life, faith, and love can we learn from our 2020 experiences? |
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The Covenant Future
Wednesday, August 19 6 pm - Parlor
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You may obtain a copy of the book through online or local retail book shops, but purchasing the book is not necessary to join the class.
To register for the class, click here.
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The Davidic kingship ended with the Babylonian Exile. The expectation grew that an "anointed one" (a "Messiah") would arise who would re-establish the Davidic kingdom.
The destruction of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah raised the question of the permanence of the people's covenant with God. Prophets such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel foretold a renewal of the covenant in a gloriously restored Israel.
Increasingly, the prophets also foretold of a renewed world in which God's righteousness would reign over all people. In this and other ways, they thought from the perspective of faith about the future.
In the work of the later prophets of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), we witness the beginnings of apocalyptic thought. A future is imagined that could be brought about only by an extraordinary act of God.
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Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response and prayer. This devotion is posted to Prairie Avenue's Facebook page.
Wednesday Youth Activities
Our youth group are meeting with COVID-19 guidelines in place. They are meeting every other Wednesday, 5 pm to 7 pm. At this time, no food is being served, but snacks brought from home are welcome!
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Virtual Listening Circle about Race: Restoring...
Not In Our Town (NIOT) is sponsoring "Circles - A community discussion on racism" every Monday night at 7 p.m. during August. These on-line sessions will feature a restorative conversation about racism, how it affects people and what the...
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Adopt-A-Street
Saturday, August 15
9 AM
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We will be picking up litter and debris along 2200 E Prairie and 2200 & 2300 E Main every third Saturday of the month, June-October, weather permitting. Equipment provided. COVID-19 Precautions and guidelines observed. |
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Pray with Italy Sunday, August 16, 2020
Lectionary Selection: Genesis 45:1-15 Loving God, At times things seem bleak and we cannot fathom your purpose. Yet even painful experiences can strengthen us, reveal new truths and engender change. When Joseph was sold into slavery, things were...
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www.globalministries.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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COVID-19 Response
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold at home and around the world. Many of us have been practicing social distancing in our own homes and neighborhoods, knowing that when we stay home, we can save lives. On a global scale, the pandemic...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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RURAL KING TO HOST
CHURCH WEEK
AUGUST 2-AUGUST 15
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Shop at the local Rural King anytime between August 2 through the 15 and support Prairie Avenue! It is easy!
- Keep your receipt dated between August 2 - 15.
- Choose Prairie Avenue as a registered organization
- Upload the receipt at https://www.ruralking.com/churchweek. All receipts must be uploaded by September 1, 2020.
- Prairie Avenue will receive 10% of each valid Rural King receipt's total after sales tax.
All donations will be provided by September 15, 2020.
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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 |
$29.64 was raised by 13 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, 2020.
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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Regional Church August Newsletter Available
The Christian Church in Illinois and Wisconsin shares upcoming events, opportunities, and helpful articles and insights on church development and growth.
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Announcing The Coming Retirement Of The Rev. Scott Woolridge
Dear Regional Church, As the Executive Committee for the Regional Church Council, we write to announce the coming retirement of the Rev. Scott Woolridge after thirty-one years of service to our Regional Church, most as Associate Regional...
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