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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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ONLINE WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Family Reunion: A Painful Shortcut
Saturday, June 20, 5 pm - Worship Online
Sunday, June 21, 9 am - Facebook Live
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COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
In accordance with National Emergency Declaration, as well as State and Local Public Safety Officials,
ALL IN-PERSON EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WORSHIP IN SANCTUARY, ARE CANCELLED
for the duration. We continue to review and discuss the situation and whether we can proceed to begin steps towards reopening. Current guidance still restricts group gatherings to 10 people or less.
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The Five Expectations of Members -
1.Worship Each Week
Attending weekly gives you the opportunity to re-center your life, give God honor and glory, and remember what is really important in life.
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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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Summer is a time for family reunions. For some of us, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others of us, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We all have stories that we'd rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God's chosen family --those first generations of Israel--had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder! As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God's purposes for the world, and we find hope for God's presence and movement in our own families.
We have a Facebook Live event each Sunday at 9 am.
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COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP SUNDAYS:
Grab a cup of coffee (or preferred beverage) and we will gather in Jason's room on Facebook immediately following Sunday worship.
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UPDATE ON WORSHIP:
As current trends are pointing towards our region shifting into phase 4 of the Restore Illinois COVID Plan on Friday, June 26, permitting gatherings of up to 50 people, plans and arrangements are being put in place to observe current safety guidelines to prevent unnecessary and avoidable infections. We are taking a look at holding worship in our garage or in fellowship hall to begin either Sunday, June 28 or Sunday, July 5. Online worship will continue on Saturdays at 5 pm.
Masks will be required for attendance.
Several modifications regarding singing, offering collection, and communion will also be in place.
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The Five Expectations of Members
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Grow in Faith
- Take a class, join Alpha (TM) course(s), as you make friends and grow to know what learning, loving, and serving God and neighbor means in everyday life.
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Alpha is for anyone and people attend from all backgrounds, religions, and viewpoints. They come to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and more.
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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 during the month of May.
Alpha Film Series
How Does God Guide Us? Wednesday, June 24, 6 pm:
God has a plan for your life. How is this plan revealed to us? How can you tell it is God trying to guide us? Does God give up after only so many times? Can I still seek this guidance after so many times I have messed it up? More information about the Alpha Series is in the adjacent column. To watch the video and join the group on Wednesday, check out :
https://www.prairieavenuechristianchurch.org/alpha-course
Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response and prayer. This devotion is posted on his personal Facebook (TM) page and shared to the Prairie Avenue page. You may also access it on the church website:
prairieavenuechristianchurch.org/daily-devotional
. It begins "live" around 8:20 to 8:30 each morning.
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The Five Expectations of Members
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Use Your Gifts
- Serve God and neighbor by using your gifts and talents both inside and outside the walls of the church. Each of us have spiritual gifts and natural abilities to use to serve others and glorify God.
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ADOPT-A-STREET CLEAN UP THIS SATURDAY!: Saturday, June 20, 9 am
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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COVID-19 OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE/ASSIST
**Please consider your personal health and safety before volunteering** Those over 60 years of age are encouraged to remain at home throughout the crisis.
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY FUND:
Up to 10 individuals are allowed for its food donation distribution, 9 am - 2 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays. Sign up through their online volunteer portal.
GOOD SAMARITAN INN:
Volunteers are needed for 9 am to 11 am or 11 am to 1 pm to prepare and box to-go meals for patrons.
BLOOD DRIVES:
The American Red Cross is collecting blood each Tuesday from Noon to 6 pm at their facility (2674 N Water).
UNITED WAY OF DECATUR AND MID ILLINOIS:
The United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois have set up a COVID-19 Assistance page. It can be accessed
here
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The Five Expectations of Members
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Give regularly -
Giving regularly not only supports the work of the church, but also is your way of giving God priority in your life. What we love is where we will spend first. When we are able to give, it always deepens our faith in loving and serving God.
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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...
Read more
www.continuetogive.com
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Honor a father in your life with an Alternative Gift
from Global Ministries!
For Mother's Day, over sixty of you chose to celebrate your loved ones by making an Alternative Gift to Global Ministries in their honor! With Father's Day approaching, there is still time to make an Alternative Gift and, if you make your gift online, you can send an e-card to your loved one on or before Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 21. Alternative Gifts can be made to support life-giving work, such as
health projects
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peace with justice projects
, or
church capacity building projects
. Alternative Gifts are also a good way to honor a father whom you are unable to visit this year.
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Poor People's Assembly + PRAR
The PRAR team wants to encourage 100 people from CCIW to sign up for the Poor People's Online action on June 20! After this, I heard the LORD ask, "Is there anyone I can send? Will someone speak for us?" "I'll go," I answered. "Send me!"
Read more
cciwdisciples.org
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