Posts from 2010

The Persecuted Church

Dear Church, We try to keep you apprised of the persecution of Christians around the world.  The Bible tells us to remember those who are imprisoned as though we ourselves were suffering.  Increasingly reports of the persecution of believers are being reported in mainstream news, which is excellent!  Persecution is getting much more attention.  Just today there was a report with a video on CNN.COM.  I am sending you the link.  It specifically mentions severe persecution in Iraq and in…

No G.R.O.W. Classes This Sunday

In light of the Christmas holiday the day before, there will be no G.R.O.W. classes on Sunday, December 26. We will be having a 10am service, but that will be the only event taking place that day.

Giving Gifts Out of Obligation?

For some of us at this time of year, every time we pass it, we “toss a coin into the kettle.” We feel a pang of guilt if we don’t (especially if our carts or arms happen to be overflowing with shopping bags). We “toss our coin” out of a sense of obligation. I wonder–do we do the same with some people on our “gift list?” Whether loved ones or friends, do we sometimes find ourselves giving, only out of…

LIVE! from Bethlehem

On Sunday, December 19, LIVE FROM BETHLEHEM is coming to Family Life Church! This is a special Christmas production the children and youth of our church are involved in. At the conclusion, a Christmas luncheon will be enjoyed together. Plan, now, to invite your family and friends for this special service at 10am!

Reflection During the Christmas Season

The first time Christ came to earth was as a baby. The second time will be as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Christ’s first and second comings are our focus at Christmas and also our challenge. It’s a challenge because at Christmas we are bombarded with consumerism, constant busyness, and anxiousness. It’s a challenge because “our culture” doesn’t even acknowledge it has a need, much less a need for Jesus Christ, the Savior. To imply that Jesus…

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Join us on Wednesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Eve) at 7:00 pm as we give thanks to the Lord together!  This is an annual event at Family Life – a brief service followed with pie and ice cream in the gym.  All are welcome and invited to come and share in this special time of thanksgiving and worship.

Election this Tuesday 10/2

“The most common reason people give for not voting is that they were too busy or had conflicting work or school schedules.” (Jeff Miller)  On this  Tuesday, November 2nd, don’t be one of these.   Cherish YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE and make it a priority! To see a Voter Guide (showing where candidates stand on big items) published by the Illinois Family Institute, click here.

Love & War: Marriage DVD Series

LOVE & WAR SERIES   “With refreshing openness that will grab you from their first words, bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge candidly discuss their own marriage and the insights they’ve gained from the challenges they’ve faced.”    That is what’s in store for us, in this DVD Series from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 5.  There will be eight different sessions, over the next four months – this is something every marriage will benefit from!

“Two Kinds of People…”

“There are two kinds of people in this world — the clueless and the repentant.  Those who are open to looking at their life and those who are not.   Folks who know they need God to change them, and folks who are expecting everyone else to change.    We have great hope for the first group; the second bunch is choosing ignorance; the damage they are doing is almost unforgivable.” –John & Stasi Eldredge (from the Love & War DVD series)

Haiti Missions Trip

A Missions Trip to Haiti just for Seniors (age 55 +) is being planned by Foursquare Missions, January 19 – 28, 2011.   There will be relief work done, but it will not be extremely labor intensive.   Flying into Port au Prince, they will travel to Jacmel, Haiti, where there is an orphanage (approved as an FMI Haiti Relief project).  Days will be spent building relationships with the 32 orphans and conducting Vacation Bible Schools and other outreach events. For more…