We are having a raffle to raise funds for the Food for Kids Ministry. An 80″ x 104″ quilt was donated by and is on display at Lori’s Pins and Needles in Paris. If you would like to buy a ticket they are $5 or 5 tickets for $20. You can buy them at Betty Jane’s, Ruth White’s Beauty Shop, Lori’s Pins and Needles, Vietor’s at Paris Feed and Animal Health or see Kurt.
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New Bible Study Lesson
Our Bible Study group will be starting a new lesson soon. The program is titled “Truly Free.” You are welcome to watch the promotional video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMJl0hoTO-E
The study guides will be ordered on September 3rd and this new series will begin on September 14th. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested please visit with Becky Bayes or call the church office at 217.463.8024.
Ice Cream Social
Our annual Ice Cream Social is Sunday, August 13th at 6 PM. Bring a friend and a side dish that goes with homemade ice cream.
IDES Food Packing Event
Kurt Speece, David and Becky Bayes, Camille Scott and Austin Norman recently attended the IDES Food Packing event at Lake Ridge Christian Church. They assisted in this effort by preparing 30,000 shelf-stable meals. The meals will be stored until needed in the United States and around the world.
Turkey Run Adventure
Don and Camille went with some of our youth to Turkey Run recently. Their 10-mile kayak adventure was enjoyed along with calm waters and blue skies. It was the perfect day to marvel at God’s beauty!
Harvest of Hope Concert
Are you planning to attend the Harvest of Hope concert in Mattoon on August 13th? If so, please share your purchase information with us so that the church can receive your ticket donation.
The concert is sponsored by WBGL and Rural King with performances by Crowder, Building 429, Micah Tyler and Leanna Crawford. Additional concert information is available at this website: https://www.wbgl.org/event/harvest-of-hope-save-the-date/
VBS 2022
We are in the process of posting the VBS Slideshow to our YouTube channel and adding pictures to our website gallery. We had an awesome week learning about Jesus.
VBS Closing Program
Our VBS Closing Program will be held on Friday, June 10th at 5:30 PM. Please join us as this group of Pre-K children (aka the Donkeys) along with the Honey Bees, Anatolian Shepherds, Lambs and Baby Chicks share their adventures at the “Jerusalem Marketplace” followed by food and fellowship.
Vacation Bible School – 2022
Our VBS theme this year is Jerusalem Marketplace. We will meet at Bell Ridge on June 6-10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. All children in Pre-K – 8th grades are invited to join us as we step back in time and walk where Jesus walked and find out about who Jesus really is. Van transportation is available. You are welcome to call the church at 217.463.8024 to register and request transportation to and from the church. Come join us and invite your friends!