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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: Just Injustice
Saturday, July 25, 5 pm - Worship Online
Sunday, July 26, 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, July 18, 2020 Online Worship
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In Genesis 29 the family soap opera continues. We see more deception, more tangles and more family rivalry. For the first time we meet someone who can out trick the trickster Jacob. Uncle Laban seems to be a more cunning schemer than Jacob.
When Jacob meets Rachel at the well, not unlike how Abraham's envoy met Rebecca, he has nothing to offer but tears and a kiss, a stolen birthright and family blessing. We will never know the genuineness of Laban's negotiating seven years labor for Jacob's bride, since under the cover of night, Laban pulls a bait-and-switch with Leah being the surprise bride following consummation. When cornered about the unfair deal, Laban merely replies, "It is not our custom to give younger daughters before the firstborn." God's covenant seems to be with the younger sibling, and counter to the customs of any place. The convention remains, and Jacob agrees to the same terms for Rachel: seven years without wages, again.
Jacob's preference and Laban's hard bargain will set up a bitter rivalry between the some-how eyed Leah and the beautiful Rachel (the text is undecipherable regarding Leah's appearance or eyes). Both women were just above property status, and negotiated by their father for unpaid labor. Jacob's favoritism of brides leads to a birthrate war, where Leah, the unloved, is able to bring 10 children (with a servant, too!) and Rachel is found to be barren, bearing only 2 of her own. Another generation borne into dysfunction and rivalry.
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Be sure to keep posted via our Facebook (TM) page and this e-newsletter for online opportunities for small group study and devotion.
Alpha Film Series Concludes
What About the Church? Wednesday, July 29, 6 pm:
Some see the church as an organization that abuses people or has some political agenda. This is certainly a different picture than what Jesus drew for His disciples when He described a church that would “prevail against the gates of hell and become hope for the world.” How we view the church certainly impacts our relationship or desire to be a part of it. If we view it as a community gathering to make Jesus known and present in our world, and offering us the opportunity for our faith to make an impact, it might be seen in a different perspective than we have considered before.
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
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Wednesday Youth Activities
Our youth group are meeting with COVID-19 guidelines in place. They are meeting on Wednesdays, 5 pm to 7 pm. At this time, no food is being served, but snacks brought from home are welcome!
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Dealing with the End Times Adult Study Group
Begins Wednesday August 5, 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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Enormous confusion exists today concerning the Bible's teaching about the future. Every natural or national disaster has its biblical scholar stating the event as the fulfillment of prophecy. As the world deals with the COVID-19 outbreak, it has re-energized interest in end-times resources, as people seek answers to the mysteries. The end times and Revelation according to Hollywood and bestselling fiction are not the End Times revealed in the Bible.
Often the topic is sensationalized by some, or simply ignored or denied as part of the Christian testimony by others.
In God's Time offers an alternative to these two poles in the debate, an alternative that is at once faithful and sane, readable and scholarly. Author Craig C. Hill encourages Christians both to take seriously and to think sensibly about the hope of God's ultimate victory. His new book includes chapters on the nature of the Bible, the history of prophecy, the meaning of apocalyptic writings, the interpretation of Daniel and Revelation, the expectations of Jesus, and the hopes of the early Christians. It also includes an appendix ("Not Left Behind") on the subject of the rapture.
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Pray with Korea Sunday, July 26, 2020
Lectionary Selection: Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52 Father and Holy Spirit, Your power and love are beyond reckoning. In such a time when fear grips humanity, we seek the comfort that only You can provide; so that we may endure our difficulties and stand ...
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www.globalministries.org
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Apply now for the 2021 School for Ministry Cohort
Do you feel called to be a source of calm in the middle of the storm? Are you willing to be a shepherd who feeds God's people during a spiritual drought? Do you believe you have gifts for ministerial leadership?
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cciwdisciples.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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For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click
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The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION
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$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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Webinar, How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill!
Learn ways to save money on your electric bill with Christina Krost. She will share ways your home can become more energy efficient today and how to keep Illinois electric bills low in the long run. When you register you will be asked to use a...
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