Announcements

Neighborhood Prayer Group “Next Steps” Meeting

On Monday, April 15, anyone (and everyone) is invited to a discussion and conversation about “next steps” as it relates to our connection with our immediate neighborhood. This conversation will pick up where the Neighborhood Prayer Group left off.  As you might remember, a Neighborhood Prayer Group met every Monday from early February through Palm Sunday to pray for our neighborhood.  In our attempt to be “good neighbors” in our immediate environment and to build connections with those who share this space with us, we want to keep this mission and purpose ever before us.  Any decision we, as a church, make regarding anything formal or official will made through the church council.  We envision this kind of a meeting to be one that keeps the conversation going as we seek to discern how and where God might be leading us.  If you’re interested, join us in the Disciples Room at 5:00 p.m.

Fellowship Meal to Welcome Pastor Melinda

Save the date of Sunday, April 21 and make your plans to attend!

- At the 10:30 service, Rev. Dr. Alex Ruth – our Associate Regional Minister – will be in worship to officially install Pastor Melinda as our Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care.  

- Follow the 10:30 worship, we will have a fellowship meal where Pastor Melinda will be our guest of honor.  We will have a brief program to help you get to know Pastor Melinda better.  Reserve your spot for the fellowship dinner - (217) 428-4336 or .

Baptisms Again This Week!

On Easter Sunday, Emmy Osman and Cohen Irby (pictured left) were baptized at our 10:30 service.  This Sunday, Clara Damery and Clara Monroe (right) will be baptized as well.  Since Clara and Clara attend the 9:15 a.m. service, their baptisms will take place around 10:00 a.m.  The 9:15 service will end a bit early and then the congregation will come upstairs for the baptisms (in our baptistery).  If you do not normally attend the 9:15 service but would like to join us in the sanctuary for the baptisms at 10:00, feel free to do so.

Thank you for your help with the Egg Hunt With A Twist!

Thanks so much to all of the volunteers who planned, prepared and helped with the Easter Egg Hunt with a Twist held on Easter morning for our children and their families. It was a joyous and busy time as clues were read, baskets of treats were shared, and excitement filled the air as families moved up and down and all around the building.

Each station related to a story in scripture where children collected scripture cards to read at home, filled eggs, and treats. At the final station, children received a large egg filled with goodies, and a scripture card with the story of the first Easter morning recorded in the gospel of Matthew.

What a fun way to celebrate the promise and joy of Easter! Thanks again to our amazing volunteers!