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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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Triple Crown: Joy & Love to God, Neighbor, and Ourselves
Saturday, October 24 Online
Sunday, October 25, 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, October 10, 2020 Online Worship
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Last week, Pharisees and Herodians attempted to undermine Jesus with a false dilemma. False dilemmas oversimplify complicated issues by offering only two possibilities, which are never comprehensive and manipulate unsuspecting victims into making bad choices. Tricksters blame the victim for making a bad choice, and victims may even blame themselves. Defending against false dilemmas, wise persons always recognize more than two possibilities.
The challenge to stewardship is that money is perceived as a zero-sum game of either (a) generously give to the church and foolishly have no money left, or (b) selfishly keep the money and let the church suffer. This is oversimplified and not creative.
Faithful giving fulfills the greatest commandments of loving God, our neighbor, and ourselves. Faithful giving lets go of fear and competition and considers how courage and joy lead to giving that cares for basic needs while caring for others, the church, and our faith.
Faithful giving does not claim that we deserve all worldly comforts, which do not bring peace. However, if God's care and provision is trusted, it is possible to live peacefully with less, make a greater impact on the world, and grow in joy and happiness. Good stewardship's goal is to grow in love and faithfulness through creativity.
The good news is that God does not want us to suffer, nor does God want our lives selfishly distracted from peace. God desires that life prepares for eternity by helping us be better stewards, that is, creative people who find ways to use money, prayers, presence, service, and witness in ways that love God and others as we love ourselves.
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QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR SOLAR INSTALLATION:
Number of Panels: 183 (129 on Education wing, 54 on Sanctuary)
System Size (DC): 65.7
Expected First Year Production: 86,330 Kwh
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On a particularly cold and cloudy October day (Wednesday, October 21), with final Ameren meter updates in place, the Solar PV generation system switched to operational. The power collected is not "free," since we are in a power generating purchase agreement with Hawk-Attollo, who installed the equipment at no cost to us. We will see a reduction in our fees and utility taxes first, and the rate is slightly cheaper than grid rates, and will increase slower than anticipated grid rates. We will be able to purchase the system in seven years, at a reduced cost. The system will operate for the next forty years. Plans are being put together for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held soon. |
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ENTRUST SERMON SERIES
NOVEMBER 2020
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The life and health of the church is dependent on the commitments and responsibilities of its members. When everyone sees themselves as needed, responsible, and contributing, then amazing transformations can happen. The call to faithful service is not always easy to respond to, but all things are possible when we realize how much God loves us and trusts the church to care for the world. |
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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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Pray with Guatemala, Sunday, October 25, 2020
Lectionary Selection: Matthew 22:34-46 We pray the one who was a martyr for the living and loving, raise people up in prayer at our Eucharistic table for the body and blood of creation and its guardians, so that the body and blood may be the cup...
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www.globalministries.org
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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WHY IS OUR PATCH OPENING SO LATE IN SEASON? COVID-19 and a logistical error in contacting interest made for late delivery.
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ARE WE EXPECTED TO HAVE THE SAME AMOUNT WITH LESS TIME? No. It will be half the amount of last year due to late arrival.
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CAN WE LEGALLY OPERATE? Yes. Masks must be worn and hand sanitizer available. Pumpkin patches are allowed under Illinois Department of Health regulations.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT TO CHARGE? ARE THERE DISCOUNTS? A set of models will be included with delivery disclosing prices, and you simply match a customer's purchase with the model. THERE ARE NO DISCOUNTS, EITHER GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL.
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THE PUMPKINS HAVE ARRIVED |
The rescheduled pumpkins arrived on Monday, October 19 around 10 am, and were unloaded by our youth group and youth parents at 2 pm.
The youth group has been pricing and sorting the inventory each afternoon, with a majority of pumpkins being priced $15 or less.
This year's sales drive is one week shorter than last year's, and rain has stopped sales two of the first three evenings. As of Wednesday, sales were over $100 since Monday afternoon.
Our pumpkin patch will operate Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, weather permitting
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Speak to Pastor Jason or Richard Neeley.
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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 Here.
The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION |
$35.04 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 July -September 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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Christian Church - Illinois & Wisconsin Regional Assembly - Highlights & News |
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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois & Wisconsin held their regional assembly online last Saturday, October 17. In official business, Pastor Jason Butterick, who has been serving as an at-large member of the Regional Church Council, was elected as Regional Church Council Secretary. The regional assembly also recognized Rev. Scott Woolridge, who is retiring as associate regional minister this year. |
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Regional Assembly 2020
2020 CCIW Regional Assembly Overview We're all in this together! At the beginning of 2020, we had hopes for a Regional Assembly in Bloomington where we would gather and learn to share our own stories of faith with each other--remembering the ways ...
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