Comedy Dinner Night Featuring Rex Havens Tuesday March 7 Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring your tickets for seating purposes!

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1 Worship Services 8:15 a.m. Sanctuary 8:15 a.m. Fellowship Center 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Center 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Center February 2017 Vol. 66 No. 2 Comedy Dinner Night Featuring Rex Havens Tuesday March 7 Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring your tickets for seating purposes! Elders Prayer and Healing Service Sunday, March 26 Open Service 6:00 p.m. Have you been sitting on something? Need prayer? Come allow the elders to minster to you for this special evening. Church Office I Fax I lcchurch@lincolnchristianchurch.org

2 Ron Otto Preaching Minister Jesus. Years ago there was a motion picture titled "The Greatest Story Ever Told." It was all about Jesus. It s interesting to me that even the world understood at that time that this in fact is the greatest story ever told. The world is full of stories. Some are compelling, some moving, impactful, even capable of changing how we think and how we act. But there's really only one story that has continually affected people, for two thousand year I might add, so deeply or caused such life changes and that is the story of Jesus. And I am one of those lives! That is the story that Luke writes about. Have you ever studied the life of Jesus? I know we know Jesus. I know we know many stories of Jesus. But when was the last time, if ever, you dove into the life of Jesus to get a full and complete view of His greatness or a full understanding of His love? As a culture, we love to take a slice of Jesus, but usually stay clear of the demanding parts. We like the passages where Jesus does miracles or affirms our lifestyles, but stay far away from the teachings like, love your enemies. But here at Lincoln Christian Church we re on a journey that will take us into the heart of Jesus demanding ministry and it will take us 14 months to complete. We re seeking Jesus... period! As we go through Luke, we re going to get a full picture, not just a partial one. We believe this one story, this one man, this one moment in time, has already and will continue to impact all of humanity forever. The bigger question is, Can it still impact me? An analogy. When a pilot speeds his plane down the runway, there is a certain point where staying on the ground is no longer an option. When he crosses that line, he is committed to the air. He ll either choose to leave the ground or a disastrous crash is imminent. At that point, the pilot can no longer change his mind he s committed! Unfortunately, churches are filled with people who ve never gotten off the ground. They ve been sitting there gunning their engines, making noise, but getting nowhere. They ve been planning on it, meaning to, wanting to, trying to, going to, aiming to, hoping to, but they ve never gotten off the ground. In fact, some are coming to the end of the runway and need to make a decision flight or crash. There are people with us every week who say, "I like Jesus, I like this church, and I like hearing the Bible s stories. Isn't that enough? No! You must RECEIVE Christ. Back to the analogy, you need to leave the runway! Imagine we re back at the airport. You re sitting on the tarmac. You have stunning pin striping down your fuselage, a large logo of Jesus on your stabilizer, and sunlight shimmering off your cockpit. You re a beauty of an airplane! The only problem is you re grounded, and have been for years. You ve never accepted a flight plan and your seats have never born the weight of service. By definition, you re hardly an airplane. Why? You have neglected to take off. You say you believe in Jesus but you have neglected to actually receive Him. Isn t it about time? Upcoming Jesus. Messages: Mar 5 Jesus Heals the Paralytic Luke 5:17 26 Mar 12 Jesus and Matthew s Party Luke 5:27 39 Mar 19 Jesus Lord of the Sabbath Luke 6:1 11 Mar 26 Jesus on Facing Conflict Luke 6:17 36 As we continue on in our Jesus. series, be reading and looking ahead at the above passages. Comedy Dinner Night We re having a Comedy Dinner Outreach Event on March 7. This is your opportunity to invite an unchurched person to come to a fun event where they can rub shoulders with your church friends as well as have a fun evening of dinner and comedy. All you have to do is invite someone. We will be selling tickets to our Comedy Dinner Night through March 1, so get in while you can. You may purchase and pick up tickets at the Church Office throughout the week. Think about who you would most like to introduce to your church and extend an invitation today.

3 Brandon Boyd Minister of Adult Discipleship Interested in Membership? Ready for your Next Step? Join our LifeStep 1: Discover Lincoln Christian Church. Explore your faith and the beliefs of Lincoln Christian Church in a relaxed setting with Ron Otto and Brandon Boyd. You ll get to ask any questions you have as well as meet others who are exploring the same journey. This class meets on Sunday, April 30 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. It s free, it s casual, and we provide dinner (but not childcare). Sign-up at the Welcome Center. Discipleship Information Website For the latest information on the adult discipleship ministry, check out the website lccdiscipleshipministry.wordpress.com. There is information on Adult Sunday classes, Wednesday studies, LifeGroups, group studies for men, women, and couples. Take advantage of our current and upcoming studies to further your biblical knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ. Four:19 Discipleship As Christians, it is important for us to remember that Jesus wants to transform us on three levels: The Head Level ( come and follow me, ), the Heart Level ( and I will make you, ), and the Hands Level ( fishers of men ). As 2017 gets rolling through winter and into spring, take time to evaluate your growth in these three areas. Adult Sunday Schools Class Age Range Time Room Beacons 50 to 75 9:30 Rm. 16 Crusaders 40 to 55 9:30 Rm. 15 Encouragers 50 to 70 9:30 Family Rm. 1 Friendship C. 65 and up 9:30 Rm. 10 Little Lambs 20 to 70 9:30 Rm. 300 Navigators 20 to 30 9:30 Conf. Rm. Open Door 20 to 40 9:30 Rm. 305 SonSeekers 30 to 60 9:30 Rm. 304 Our Adult Sunday Schools typically meet during the middle 9:30 a.m. worship hour to provide a second hour of continued worship and study of God s Word within a regular group format. Participate with the body of Christ in service and then make your way down the hall to Sunday School, or vise versa! New Wednesday Study The European military expeditions, especially to the Holy Land, are known as the "Crusades" and were an expression of the medieval Age of Faith. In modern times, these expeditions have become very controversial as they relate to imperialism and Christian nationalism. Throughout this class we will explore the theological and sociological ideas behind the Crusades and consider the even broader crusading history and it s developments within their medieval contexts and the implications for today. As a Christian are you embarrassed by the Crusades? Have you even heard about the Crusades? In this class you will be introduced to and maybe even surprised to learn about the real Crusades and the ideas that drove them they re not what you think! Join Dr. Brian Messner for this five-week series beginning March 1, Room 304. No registration necessary.

4 Zach Ramsey Student Minister Text Updates! Please sign up for our text messages for Jr. High and High School. For Jr. High, text Fuel to For High School, text Gathering to This is the easiest and fastest way to get updated news about the ministry. Move 8th Grade thru Graduated Senior Move is July in Wheaton, IL. $350 plus 2 meals and a sack lunch. We will have a fundraiser in April to help you raise funds for your trip. Be sure to grab a packet for more info at the Student Information Desk. Non-Refundable deposit of $50 is due Sunday, March 26. StuMin Cosmic Bowling We rented out Lincoln s entire bowling alley! So come and bowl with us for 2 ½ hours! It s going to be great. The entire StuMin family, 5th 12th grade! Unlimited bowling for only $8. Are you great at bowling or horrible? Who cares, it s Cosmic Bowling! March 25 from 2:00 4:30 p.m. High School Fiasco New Student Ministry Website Check us out at lccstudents.com. Grab a Spring Calendar! Jr. High and High School Calendars are available online at lccstudents.com or at the Student Info Desk. Post HS We will have Post after the Gathering Sunday, March 26 from 8:00 9:00 p.m. Seniors bring snacks! Post is simply a giant hangout. Hope to see you there. Believe 6th-8th Grade Hey 6th-8th graders, mark your calendars. Believe is April 8 9 in Anderson, IN. $110 plus 3 meals. Be sure to grab a packet for more info at the Student Information Desk. Non-Refundable deposit of $55 is due Sunday, February 26. 8th Grade Scholarships for CIY Move 8th grade students who attend CIY Believe over April 8 9 can apply for a scholarship of $110 for Move. That means that what you paid for Believe is taken off the cost for Move. How sweet is that! On Friday March 31, 6:00 10:00 p.m. we will have one giant PARTY for High School Students! We will begin and end at the Church Building. Only $10! Camp Scholarships Available We have 12 scholarships available for Jr. High and High School students to help them attend camp at Little Galilee. Applications can be picked up at the Student Info Desk now and are due by May 14. If you would like to use Family Fundraising Account funds for camp, contact Jenni by May 14.

5 Children s Class: Becoming a Christian Marcia Wells Children s Minister KIDS WORSHIP March 2017 Epic Adventures Genesis Becoming the people God desires us to be isn t always easy! We need nudged, corrected, and loved along the way! In March, kids will discover through the biblical accounts of creation, the fall, and the lives of Noah and Abraham what the Bible says about being holy. Our key verse is Leviticus 9:12... Be holy. Through this series our goal is to help kids discover from the Bible how they can be shaped and set apart to be the person God wants them to be every day! March Series Titles: God Creates People in His Image (We re God s perfect creation) Genesis 1. God Sends Adam and Eve From the Garden (God is perfect and holy) Genesis 3:6 24. God Tells Noah to Build the Ark (God tells us to obey Him) Genesis 6:5 7:5. God Tests Abraham (God is pleased when we trust Him) Genesis 22:1 18. Registration for the preschool classes is now open. We are accepting registrations for potty-trained three and four year olds. The morning class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 11:00 a.m. The afternoon class meets Monday through Thursday from 1:00 3:30 p.m. Call the Church Office or see our website for more information: Applications will be accepted in the order they are received. Sunday, April 9 Children s Ministry Kids, singing in all services. (Kids Worship, Sunday School and Kids Club Kids). Becoming a Christian for second through fourth graders is just around the corner. Sign up today in the Children s Area! The first class begins Monday, March 13. Thereafter on March 20, 27 and April 3, 3:30-5:00 each week. Sign up sheets are available at the Children s Check-In Desk. In this class we explore what the Bible says about becoming a Christian and living life as a Christ follower. For more information, call and ask for Marcia. SAVE THE DATES June 19 22, :30 8:30 p.m. Watch the bulletin and service screens for announcements to sign up and volunteer, provide supplies, or register kids! Thank you to everyone who purchased pretzels from our recent Preschool Fundraiser! We sold out both weeks and are grateful for your support of our preschool! Family Fun Night Family Movie Night is coming, Friday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. It s going to be a camp out (inside), so bring your blankets, lawn chairs, bean bags, whatever is comfy! Watch the bulletin for more information and begin inviting some friends! KIDS CLUB Spring 2017 Kids Club will not meet, Wednesday, March 8, but will resume March 15 and our finale will be April 26. We have some great things in store for you at the Finale. We are preparing surprises for every week, so we hope our kids can make each Wednesday! We encourage kids to bring their friends!

6 Laurin Hill Worship Minister TUA-Y-C-EBF coming March 11! Mark your calendar The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser is March 11! All proceeds benefit Good News and HeartSong as we raise funds for our annual ministry tours. The TUA-Y-C-EBF menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and fried potatoes. Carry-out is available (but not if you have already eaten-in). Get your tickets from any Good News student or in the Church Office from February 13 to March 6. Each student has tour fees to participate in Good News or HeartSong. All proceeds from tickets purchased from a student will go directly to that student s tour fee. Any tickets sold in the Church Office or at the door will go to help support additional tour expenses. Tell a friend or two or ten or twenty! Good News and HeartSong appreciates your continued support of our ministry as we prepare to take the Good News of Jesus on tour. Good News is heading to the northeastern US including New York City, June 6 13, Good News home concert is Monday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. HeartSong will be on tour April HeartSong s home concert is Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. Holy Week Opportunities to Sing! For those who sing... Easter is April 16. There are two opportunities to lift your voice with us. Sing with the Sanctuary Choir as we prepare for The Service of Shadows a very special service during Holy Week on Thursday night, April 13. The Service of Shadows is a journey as Jesus meets with His disciples in the upper room and on to the garden of Gethsemane to prepare to go to the cross. It is a very special heart-preparation service filled with moving music and gripping video images. We will begin the music for The Shadow of the Cross on Wednesdays in March at 6:30 p.m. Questions? See/call/ /text Laurin. Easter Worship Choir for our combined Easter Sunday morning worship services at the LCU Chapel two services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. There are a couple of rehearsals on Sunday afternoons on April 2 and 9 from 3:00 4:00 p.m. to choose from you only need to come to one. Watch for more details. Important Dates for Your Calendar! Thursday, April 13 Service of Shadows; 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday Services will be at the LCU Chapel; 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. April HeartSong Choir Tour; HeartSong Home Concert, Sunday, April 23; 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 24 Kid s Choirs Musical; 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 GOOD NEWS Home Concert; 7:00 p.m. June 6 13 GOOD NEWS Tour to northeastern US.

7 Global Impact Highlight: CHRISTIAN MISSION TO THE ORIENT David A. & Sharon Filbeck On the road to set up several medical clinics, the Filbeck family (David, Deloris, David A., Sharon, Carmen, and Ken) and David A. Filbeck s parents along with the medical team, passed the Yod Doi village. It was this village where the elder David had started a church 30 years ago. Because the village elders had not wanted Christians there, they had placed David on trial and gave the villagers a choice: renounce your faith or leave this village. In 2015, on the last day in a nearby village to Yod Doi, the current medical team was seeing patients. The headman (elder) of Yod Doi came to see what was going on. He was impressed and asked if a medical team would come to his village on their next trip. Now, just one year after that exchange and after 30 years of prayer, the medical team is entering Yod Doi! A few of the village people even remember both David & Deloris. Pray that the clinic will open doors to the gospel where it was once closed. A lesson for all: do not give up praying. The mission holds two medical clinics a year about six months apart. If you are interested in joining one of these, you may apply by contacting Carmen Filbeck at clfilbeck@gmail.com. News for the Family! New Members by Baptism: Heather Pieper 1/29/17 Arianna Hoyt 1/29/17 Todd Steinberg 2/7/17 Kathy Steinberg 2/7/17 Steve Connor 2/12/17 Sympathy and Prayers: Daniel Gill and family at the passing of Daniel s father; Bill Vineyard and family at the passing of Bill s mother; and Lori Kerr and family at the passing of Lori s grandfather; Heather Gaule at the passing of Heather s grandmother. Special Occasions Matthew & Sidney (Orr) Barker married 12/30/16 90 th Birthday of Maxine Seggelke 3/1/17 Ways to Give See the giving page on the website: lincolnchristianchurch.org/give. Local Impact Highlight: Renew Consignment and Thrift RENEW CONSIGNMENT AND THRIFT HELPS LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH HELP OTHERS YOU CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN When you donate clothing, furniture, etc. to RENEW CONSIGNMENT AND THRIFT, 201 S. Sangamon St., you need to tell them it is for Lincoln Christian Church benevolence. When they sell the items a percent of the sale goes to our church benevolence fund. We can then use those funds to help people in Logan County who have circumstantial needs. This is a WIN WIN you donate things you no longer need and at the same time help our church help others. LOCAL IMPACT LOVE IN ACTION If you need help with a variety of tasks at your home that you are not able to do LILIA will help. A few examples of things we are able to help with are: wash windows, clean yards, trim bushes, clean gutters, change light bulbs, change furnace filters, etc. WE DO NOT OFFER TRANSPORTATION. If you need help call the Church Office at or Larry ( ) or Sharon ( ) Simonson.

8 The Call is published monthly by Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St. Lincoln, IL U. S. P. S periodical postage paid at Lincoln, IL Postmaster: Send change of address to Lincoln Christian Church 204 N. McLean St., Lincoln, IL FAMILY FAMILY FUN NIGHT COMING!!! Fri. March 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Casual!!! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows! Popcorn and a Movie!!! Bring some friends! Parents please accompany child.