Easter, I’m sure most of you know, moves around a bit on the calendar. It’s not the same date every year, like Christmas is December 25th, or the fourth of July is, well, the fourth of July – except in Paris, Illinois where it isn’t any more. Easter is determined by a kind of complicated formula, having to do with the first day of Spring and the first full moon after that. […]
If you like worship services including sacraments, ceremony, and only enough time for a very short sermon, please plan to join us at 10:30 March 1. The service will include the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, and the reception of new members.
Faith in Action’s annual Chili and Soup Cook-off will take place Saturday Feb. 22 beginning at 4:30, at Lake Ridge Church. They are looking for chefs willing to compete with their favorite chili or soup, for a monetary prize, trophy, and most of all, great fame and glory. Please see the bulletin board for [...]
First Church . . . was a thriving church; a model church; the church that other churches pointed to saying, “they must be doing something right.” For First Church had had a boom in membership the past few years. It was in an area with lots of new homes being built and lots of people moving in; it attracted all the community and corporate leaders, the so-called “winners” of the area; people were all dressed perfectly, looked good, and smiled at each other all the time. It was the place to be on Sunday morning if you wanted to be regarded as classy and conscientious and cool. First Church had programs appealing to every age group and interest; it had talented and entertaining leaders for all its activities. Everyone was happy with First Church. First Church was doing so well, in fact, that it was outgrowing its building: it was hard to get a seat on Sunday morning, even with two services, and parking was a major headache. Finally the inevitable question had to be faced: is it time to build a bigger church building? […]
NEXT SUNDAY: Many people enjoyed the special “Valentine’s Day Fellowship Time” in the Koinonia Kafe last year, so the Membership and Evangelism Committee will provide that again this year, after worship, on February 9. Special treats and prizes will be part of the fun.