The. Karusograph. A ministry of. Also fireworks at dusk. Volume 54 June 26, 2012 Issue 26. Fun for young and old!!

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1 The Karusograph A ministry of Volume 54 June 26, 2012 Issue 26 Independence Day Celebration Mr. Lincoln Square, Downtown Clinton - July 4th - 8 am to 6 pm Some of the activities are: 8 am Free breakfast - served by Clinton fire and police departments 11:30 am Watermelon eating contest 12 noon The Flying Nelson Brothers - live on stage 1:30 pm Pie eating contest 2 pm The New Rural Route 3 - live on stage 3:30 pm Bed races around the square 4 pm The Havana Ducks Also fireworks at dusk. Fun for young and old!!

2 The Gospel According to Greg Greg Taylor As I write this article, 28 from our church are pulling out of the parking lot on Monday morning with an end destination of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Our group, along with hundreds of other high school students and adults, will participate in a week of CIY Move. They will hear some of the very best youth communicators unlock the truth of God s word while making friendships with students from all across the country. They will experience worship each evening that is truly special and hopefully begin to wrestle with God s will for their lives. Please pray each day for our students and our adult leaders! It was 27 years ago this summer when I experienced for the very first time how special a CIY conference can really be. On the campus of Southwest Baptist University in Boliver, Missouri, I made a commitment to serve the Lord vocationally, and two years later found myself as part of the freshman class at then Lincoln Christian College. It was the last week of July in 1985 and I remember it like it was yesterday. I m praying that similar commitments will be made this week, and the next generation of preachers, youth ministers, worship ministers and missionaries will begin to take shape in the hearts and lives of high school students. In worship yesterday, we looked at Acts 18, and the important spiritual life development a future preacher and missionary received. His name was Apollos and he went on to be one of the first century giants of the faith many even believe he is the author of the book of Hebrews. But we studied yesterday the impact of two ordinary people Aquila and Priscilla on his growth and development.

3 The Gospel According to Greg (cont d) Because of their love for Apollos and the grace and encouragement shown to him, he eventually helped to change his world for Christ. We need the next generation of Christian vocational leaders those who will rise up and eventually take the place of men and women like Kent Hickerson, Ernie Harvey, Jim Coonce, Adam Brucker, Barb O Donohue, Jack Swanson, and others. And maybe, just maybe, some of this future generation are going to the spend this week on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan at CIY conference? Never miss the impact of people like Priscilla and Aquila! And while you may not be called to preach a sermon or lead a worship service or become a missionary in Africa, God can and WILL use you if you let him! I m thankful for the Priscilla s and Aquila s in my early life growing up in Champaign. Ordinary people God used in my life: a janitor, a carpenter, a teacher, a stay at home mom, a factory worker, a salesman and a graduate student. Let the Lord use you you will never know the difference you are making both now and for all of eternity. Have a great week and we ll see you Sunday as we enter into our final sermon in the Women of the Faith series. This week we study Esther and her incredible story from the book of Esther. Blessings, Greg

4 June 24, Facts & Figures Our Witness Through Giving General Fund Giving this Week $13, M.A.P. Weekly Need $19, Shortage $ 6, Our Witness Through Attendance Worship: =553 ( 12 Ave. 672) Bible School: 243 ( 12 Ave. 285) Decisions for Christ & His Church This Week Yearly Totals Baptisms: 1 13 Transfers: 0 3 Rededications: 1 1 Christian Service: 0 0 Total 17 Sunday, July 1, :15 am 11:00 am Distributing Bulletins Carolyn Clark Ruth Harvey Debbie Followell Fern White Shelley Maltby Information Center Attendants Paula Hopper Ginny Carter Candi Heap Greeters Danny Bundy Kenje Underwood J. D. & Norma Harrold Karyn Henson Danny Bundy Allan Bell Bryan Martin Wes Anderson Door Assistants Serving Outside Communion Shut-Ins: John Heap Hospital: Mark Witzke Manor Court: Dick Koritz Joe Alexander Information About the Church Greg Taylor Minister of Preaching & Teaching greg@clintonfcc.com (217) J. Kent Hickerson Minister of Pastoral Care (217) Ernie Harvey, Jr. Minister of Children & Jr. High ernie@clintonfcc.com (217) Adam Brucker Minister of High School, College Age & Technology adam@clintonfcc.com (309) Jim Coonce Minister of Worship jim@clintonfcc.com (217) Karen Rice Office Manager karen@clintonfcc.com Peggy Jones Ministerial Admin. Assistant peggy@clintonfcc.com Leslie Gwozdz Financial Admin. Assistant leslie@clintonfcc.com Office Phone (217) Office Fax (217) Office karen@clintonfcc.com or office@clintonfcc.com Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday Lest We Forget Those We Love Memorials were given in memory of: Wade Lowrey Sara Easton Tom Lamkin

5 Young at Heart David Buck, Coordinator There are more types of fear than we could name or count, but they all have the same source and the same purpose. They are all from the enemy and they intend to steal the life Jesus died to give us. We often think fear is simply an emotion or feeling, but it also affects us physically. Fear is at the root of all stress. Fear always tells you what you re not, what you don t have, what you can t do, and what you never will be. Looking forward to Julie McClarey bringing us a fine program of her talented piano playing. This will happen on the 11 th of July. Then August 1st, Chrissy and Kenny will perform some old country music from the BeMent Country Opry. There will be a special program in September of the Heartland Young at Heart performing their special talents. This will be a new program for us. Trips are still on for July, August, September, and October. However, our Branson trip is a highlight for this week. We ll go on the 12 th of November and return on the 15 th. Leading the shows will be Christmas in Hollywood, a grand country buffet added this year FOR BREAKFAST, Down Home Country Show, Presley s, McFarlin s, Larry Gatlin and Debbie Boone, Red, White, and Blue Show, and The Dutton s Sight And Sound Production of Joseph. Nothing is worth more than this day. Goethe God created you for adventure, for the excitement of a life that requires you to take bold steps of faith and see Him come through for you. So many people are unsatisfied with their lives simply because they won t step out into the new things they desire to do. Don t let fear keep you from the vibrant life God has for you. Even when you feel afraid, don t let it stop you! Baby Shower for Rachel Emery Saturday, July 7 1:00 to 4:00 pm Family Life Center - FCC (Rachel is registered at Target and Toys R Us)

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Hospital Prayer List John Warner Geneva Wissmiller St. Joseph s Dixie Finn Bromenn Hope Harris Decatur Memorial Gary Kirgan Out of Area Terie Hogan (Chicago) Our Christian Sympathy to the Family and Loved Ones of... Cathryn Anderson, McLean, IL, mother of Jayne Killian...Karen Lindstrom, LeRoy, IL, wife of Lenny Lindstrom, daughter of Leona Albert, niece of Bonnie Karr...Pat Bosche, Olney, IL - mother of Sissy (Rick) Leggett Nursing Home Updates Carl Davidson to Liberty Village Rehab, Clinton, IL Bettie Anderson Mildred Arendt Debbie Bateson Sadie Bell Linda Berry Garry Bryan Barbara Buck Julie Burger Pat Butler Brad Campbell Edna Carter Kay Chapman Landon Clark Bill Cox Merle Cox Juanita Crowell Lois DeJaynes Patty Douglas Carol Duncan Candi Evans Betty Fortune Sandy Gaston Tim Greenwood Special Prayer Requests Brenda Griffin Tricia Haley Elaine Hallick Cheryl Haynes Judy Hedrick Belinda High Jackie Hunt Jerrod Hurst Ashley Kaiser Dixie Keller Kathy Kirchgesner Carol Krause Rachel Litherland Ed Martin Lauren Martin Mark Martin Jimmy Moore Tammy Moore Kirt Oakley Robert Peters Bonnie Pullman Jesse Reising Randy Roy * New Names Mary Shofner Bob Simmons Gary Simmons James L. Smith Shirley Smith Bonnie Sprague Rebecca Tellefsen William Tharp Iris Thorp Emily Titus Jessica Torres Linda Triplett Jill Monroe Utley Bob Walsh Dave Ward Brien White Nancy Whitecotton Chris Winebrinner Vernadine Witt Billie Woodring

7 This N That Christian College Scholarships Applications for scholarships to Christian colleges are now available. Students attending Christian colleges can pick up the applications in the church office or at the information center. The completed application should be returned by July 29, Liberty Village is having a flag raising ceremony on Monday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. to honor veterans both in the community and residents at Liberty Village. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Moms & Tots The next playtime has been changed to Friday, July 13th from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Please bring a snack and a few toys for your preschooler. If you have any questions, contact Lindsey Moody at or her at lindseyd525@gmail.com Decisions for Christ and His Church Jim Rich, 427 W. South St., Clinton, rededicated his life to Jesus Christ at the close of first service on June 24, Laura Benton,, 204 S. Elizabeth St., Clinton, was baptized into Christ at the close of second service on June 24, She is the daughter of Matt & Cassandra Benton.

8 More This N That Mother/Daughter Mission Trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras for Laura & Jessica Keller - August 5-9, We would like for you to partner with us for this mother/daughter mission trip. We have raised about ½ of our goal of $4000 due by July 4 th. Will you please consider helping us with a financial donation? Please let us know if you are interested. Most of all, please pray for us and this trip. Fundraisers for Laura & Jessica Keller mission trip: Selling home-made made peanut clusters. This is an ongoing fundraiser until the trip $7.50 per dozen or $20.00 for 3 dozen if ordered at one time. Order by ing to lrtkeller@yahoo.com or calling Information needed: name, address, phone number, how many dozen ordering & date needed. 50% of any quilt bought from Laura s sister s website will be donated to the trip. The order must be for a quilt that is already completed. There are currently seven ranging from $48.95 to $ You can pay through paypal or upon delivery. When you check out, put Laura & Jessica Keller in comments section. Website is: Thank you notes were received from Pat West, Jack Swanson, Megan (Chapman) Defazio, Joan Schneider and the family of Carol Roth. Area Men s Fellowship Annual Fish Fry meal also includes coleslaw, cornbread, baked beans and pie Tuesday, July 10 at 7 pm First Christian Church in Monticello Guest speaker: Dr. Chauncey Lattimer, Jr.

9 Excerpts from Ernie Ernie Harvey Jr. Our summer program called Basic Training began on Tuesday, June 26. This year we are incorporating Bible study with an outside activity and on Tuesday we went to the Scovill Zoo in Decatur and had a fantastic time. Basic Training is for kids going into first grade through those going into sixth. It runs each Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Camping at Little Galilee is in full swing. If you have not registered yet, it is not too late. First Christian Church of Clinton will pay 1/2 of the fee for those who are associated with the church. Greg and Ernie are co-deans for Junior 2 Main camp, July Several from FCC are serving on faculty, including Jim Coonce. This is for students entering 5th or 6th grade. Ernie is dean for Main Overnight 2 camp, August 10 & 11 and several from FCC are serving on faculty, including Greg Taylor. This is for students entering 3rd or 4th grade. Check out a Little Galilee schedule to see if there is a week of camp that you would like to attend.

10 Adventures with Adam Adam Brucker High School Sunday School 9:30 a.m.in the Cable Building Lesson on July 1: Not a Fan DVD Series #4 The next summer Reveal for 6th - 12th grade will be Sunday evening, July 8th 5:30-7:00 p.m. Praying for Our Church Please pray for: Praise Company - Audio/Visual Library. Jim Defebaugh heads up this ministry. The A/V from is filled with tapes, DVDs and CDs, some for your enjoyment, others to help you as you study. We also have A/V equipment to be used as you teach here at the church. Pray for discernment as Jim makes purchases. Pray the A/V ministry will touch hearts and lead people to the Lord. Praying for Missions Pioneer Bible Translators - please pray for Ruth & Gerald Denny, who were in Dallas, Texas, meeting with new people interested in becoming part of Pioneer Bible Translators. They received word that their house in Kentucky had been broken into and wrecked. Pray for a safe journey home, pray for the individual(s) who invaded the Denny s home that somehow God can touch their lives and pray for the new PBT volunteers.

11 Worship 101 Beth Moore Simulcast Jim Coonce I am really excited about an event that is coming right here at FCC. On Saturday, September 15 th, we will be hosting an all day teaching and worship event led by author and speaker, Beth Moore! I know that many of you, especially ladies, have heard of Beth Moore as an amazing communicator of the gospel and I probably don t have to say much more than that we are hosting an event that will feature her and you will want be there! However, there may be some of you who are not as familiar with who she is. Beth Moore founded Living Proof Ministries and passionately teaches God s Word throughout the U. S. and the world. She has written numerous Bible studies and books and speaks at conferences and conventions all over the world. We were given a tremendous opportunity to host this simulcast event that will take place in just a few short months. We want you to mark your calendars and make plans to bring your friends and family to this awesome event! We will be releasing more details in the near future.

12 This Lord s Day July 1, :15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.: Greg Taylor concludes our Women of the Faith summer sermon series, looking at Esther from the book of Esther. See you Sunday! 9:30 a.m. Bible School classes for all ages throughout our building. 10:30 11:00 a.m. Fellowship time for all adults in the Family Life Center! First Christian Church THE KARUSOGRAPH (USPS ) is published weekly by Corner of W. Main & N. Jackson FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 100 N. Jackson St., Clinton, Illinois N. Jackson St. Periodicals postage paid at Clinton, IL. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Clinton, IL The Karusograph First Christian Church, 100 N. Jackson St., Clinton, IL 61727