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LEROY CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Cornerstone The Cornerstone Newsletter Date: October 15, 2014 Newsletter Date: October 15, 2014 Issue 21 Issue 21 - DIGITAL EDITION DIGITAL EDITION Response to The Story We have been geng lots of good responses from our people regard- ing The Story. Here are some of the comments: “I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about the Old Testament”. “I like the way stories I learned as a child are presented in a new, fresh way”. “It’s so good to see our Church in God’s Word and to hear families reading and praying together”. As a Church, we have to be happy and excited about the way our peo- ple have goen involved in The Story. If you haven’t yet, would you allow us to give you a few ideas on how you can get involved— 1. Read this week’s chapter, The Bale Begins. 2. Take down any significant notes or quesons that arise in you, based on your reading. 3. Bring those quesons and notes to a Sunday School class or to a Wednesday night Bible study. 4. Start some family devoons or prayer me with your family on this week’s teaching. 5. Catch any teachings or messages you’ve missed at leroychrisanchurch.org Blessings, Jeff
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Response to The Story
We have been getting lots of good responses from our people regard-ing The Story. Here are some of the comments: “I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about the Old Testament”.
“I like the way stories I learned as a child are presented in a new, fresh way”.
“It’s so good to see our Church in God’s Word and to hear families reading and praying together”.
As a Church, we have to be happy and excited about the way our peo-ple have gotten involved in The Story. If you haven’t yet, would you allow us to give you a few ideas on how you can get involved— 1. Read this week’s chapter, The Battle Begins.
2. Take down any significant notes or questions that arise in you, based on your reading.
3. Bring those questions and notes to a Sunday School class or to a Wednesday night Bible study.
4. Start some family devotions or prayer time with your family on this week’s teaching.
5. Catch any teachings or messages you’ve missed at leroychristianchurch.org
Blessings, Jeff
YM UPDATE
Leaves
If you haven’t noticed yet, the leaves are beginning to change color. My maple in
the back yard started changing about 2 or 3 weeks ago. One branch at the top was
starting to turn yellow and stood out among all the rest of the green around it.
Last week, I was blessed with the opportunity to spend a few days in Colorado for
CIY’s Wilderness retreat for youth ministers. It’s only my second time being
there, but man has it made an impression on me! Like here, the trees with leaves
(there are lots of conifers and evergreens) were beginning to change colors too.
Most of these were Aspens. If you’ve never seen one, it is a tall, skinny tree with
light gray bark. Against all the rock and dark evergreens, these happy little trees
stood out as little flares of bright yellow and really dabbed a nice splash of color on
the landscape. The thing that makes the changing of leaves so beautiful is the
same thing that makes shade trees in the summer so comfortable: it takes a whole
bunch of individual leaves doing what leaves do. One leaf isn’t going to provide a
whole lot of shade nor will one leaf change the scene of a mountain vista. But in the
grand scheme, every individual leaf is needed in order to make the shade or change
the hue of the mountain side. That’s the kingdom of heaven… each one playing his
or her part, being what they’re created to be. So as you’re looking at your own
leaves change color and fall into your yard, remember that you yourself are a part
of something grand and beautiful that you may not realize from your own vantage
point, but God does. And he says it’s very good.
Mother’s Of PreschoolerS is a national ministry directed at mom’s with little ones
in the home. LeRoy CC has begun hosting a MOPS chapter which takes place at
10am and 6pm on the last Tuesday of each month. If you or someone you know
would benefit from MOPS and want more info, mail Laura at [email protected]
We really some more help in our Jr. and Sr. High groups. These ages are crucial
years in the discipleship process and having more mentors and people to connect
with along the way is a must. If you think you could have a conversation with a
teenager about what they are learning and about how the story of the Bible con-
nects with life, then WE need to have a conversation. Please contact me on my cell
or in the office.
We are collecting candy for the Oct 31 event this week. Bring your candy dona-
tions to the bin in the foyer. We also need people to run our game stations and
food. Lemme know how you want to help out this year!
The Student International Conference on Missions is coming up November 14-16
in Columbus, OH. This is an uplifting and challenging weekend conference with a
worldwide missions emphasis. SICOM is for Jr. and Sr. High students but is held in
conjunction with the regular missionary convention. If you’d like to go, the cost is
$105 and needs to be paid by Oct 31.
Blessings, Joe
Weiner Roast (age 50 & older)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY MEALS - 5:45 p.m. October 15 - Mexican Cuisine
October 22 - Chicken/Stuffing Casserole WE NEED COOKS! The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the foyer. Check
your calendars and your cookbooks to come up with a date and menu that will work for you!
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PRAYER TEAM MEETING Thursday, October 16 - 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday, October 18 - 6:00 p.m. Joy Scott’s home - 505 E. North St.
Hot dogs furnished. Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair!
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DECISION’s CLASS Sunday, October 19 - 9:15 a.m.
Led by Jeff Mayfield in his office. This is a new Sunday School class for anyone who is thinking about being baptized or transferring their membership to LCC. This class will simply share what the Bible says
about making a decision to follow Christ and what the scriptures say about baptism. This is not a “high-pressure” event—it is more like a “we’ll report—YOU decide” kind
of experience. If you want to RSVP us at [email protected], that would be great for
planning purposes, or otherwise just show up Sunday morning. ____________________
FACILITIES TEAM MEETING Tuesday, October 28 - 6:00 p.m.
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MISSIONS TEAM MEETING Tuesday, October 28 - 7:00 p.m.
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CANDY NEEDED FOR FALL HARVEST PARTY! You may bring your candy donations to the bin in the foyer.
Our Harvest Party is one of the best-attended youth events of the year!
We average around 100-120 kids, so we need lots of candy! ____________________
CAFÉ CHOCOLAT LADIES RETREAT at LITTLE GALILEE
October 24-25 ($30) For more information, contact Melinda Mayfield, Judy Johnson, or Denise Noe
A sign-up sheet is on the front bulletin board.
Senior
Saints!
Last Tuesday of the month (next meeting– Oct 28) 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
LeRoy Christian Church A chance to socialize with other moms while your little ones are nurtured in an excellent
child-care program run by loving volunteers.
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SENIOR SAINTS DAY - October 29 ($17 w/continental breakfast & lunch) Program Speaker: Darrell Brame
AND Special Times of Singing the Good Old Gospel Hymns PLUS More Surprises
Sign-up sheet is on the front bulletin board ____________________
CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE
Friday, October 31 - 1:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Carpenter’s Inn If you have an over-abundance of Christmas decorations and would like to get rid of some, you may bring them to the church for our Christmas Garage Sale. Items may be brought
to the church weekdays from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. Please—Christmas items only!
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS The Food Pantry was closed on Monday, September 29 (5th Sunday). We served 20 fami-
lies on October 6. The Pantry has been very blessed the past couple of weeks! The Student Council of LeRoy High School sponsored a food drive to celebrate
LHS Homecoming and they brought in LOTS of food! We never cease to be amazed by all the donations!
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THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone who came to our 50th anniversary reception, sent cards, or stopped us to wish us a happy anniversary. We especially want to thank our four children, Alex, Elizabeth, Brian, and Becky and their spouses, our grand-children, my sister, my niece, and great-niece for all their hard work and making
the day so special. We have been blessed through the years with great examples of Christian couples in
our family, in the Church here, and in Churches we have served. God has truly blessed us!
Sam and Jean Eddy
LCC CHRISTIAN TECH/MEDIA CORNER
Seeking ProPresenter & Sound Board Operators! We are seeking volunteer operators to staff our presentation and
sound board stations for Sunday morning worship services. No experience is needed! If you are interested in joining our tech
team, please contact Joey Wilson.
Email|Office #: (309) 962-6491
PRAYER LIST
We pray for: Our President, World Leaders, Our Church, Sister Churches, Missions,
the Lost, and…
Tests and Test Results:
Upcoming Surgery/Procedures: Laurie Poindexter Butts, Teresa Marksteiner, John
Wooten
Hospitalization and/or Surgery/Recovery: Ronald Munster, Ellen Reeves, Carole
Grimes
Healing: Christi Tretheway, John & Betty Kline, Christy Bates’ mother, Mary
Cavello, Mel Reynolds, Barbara Perido, Neal Stechman, Max Chapman, Walter Bo-
hall, Randy Grubaugh, Rick Baker, Winnie Hammer, Larry Strong, Carole Grimes,
Lyman Veach, Kathryn Oakley, Peggy Kennedy, Gwen Green, Bill Mitchell, Linda
Staples, Juanita Dagley, MaryBeth Lunn, Vickie Outinen, Tyler Raper, LaWanda
(Henry) Matson, Bud Moreland, Mary Evelyn Chubbuck Evans, Jan Chapin, and all
others who need healing.
Healing from Cancer: Buffy Brooks, Tina King, Derek Bryan, David Brittin, Lan-
don Howard, Mary Lavey, DeeAnn Roher Wright, Mike Kelly, Ruth Smith, Alexis
Peterson, Renee Hudson, Kelli Crowdson, Donna (Dean) Johnson, Ed Moreland, Shelli
Ollis, Nancy Spratt, Brynlee Gerber, Wes Rafferty, John Wooten, Kim Gaffney, Son-
dra Woodrum, Don Crutcher, Jan Harden, Anita Richardson, Kenan Worthey, Joe
Wohlwend, Scott Chulfant, Kenny Cook, and all others who need healing from cancer.
Protection/Safety: All of our military personnel and all others who are away from
home
Expectant Mothers: Amy McMahan, Renee Kagel, Katie Gnagey, Margie Hil-
lard, and Bethany Miller.
Unspoken: (4)
Special Needs: First Baptist Church of Lincoln in their search for a new meeting
place; Tina Lindstrom in her search for a new job
Praise: Congratulations to Julie & Chad Lohnes, and big brother Mark, on the birth of
their baby girl, Makayla Katherine
Loss of Loved Ones:
CALLED TO SERVE
October 19 October 26
Greeters Bob/Shirley Rice Tim/Vicki Gnagey
Communion Prep Mary Lou Munster Mallory Monahan
At the Table ) Richard Munster BJ Poindexter
To the Sick >
At the Door ) Dale Dagley Kevin Schoenwetter
Distribution Alan Loy Elmo Munster
Bob Middendorf Richard Munster
Mike Mitchell Wayne Munster
Steve Moreland Rod Noe
Bryan Tucker Trevor Frost
Jacob Wohlwend Matthew Lunn
Nursery-Sun. School Rod/Denise Noe Dixie Wardrip
Nursery-Ch 1st Carolyn Conn Kristi Lindstrom
2nd Chris/Katie Yacko Sarah Nava
Wee Worship Nita Spratt Deanna Hamilton
Children Ch 1st 2nd Team #2 Team #2
Sound System 1st Trever Kuipers Steve Baker
2nd Steve Baker Trever Kuipers
Power Point 1st Joey/Lisa Joey/Lisa
2nd Joey/Lisa Joey/Lisa
Worship Team Guest Team from Richard, Pattie
Lincoln Kevin, Kathy, Joy
Accompanist Shelly Hardwick
Loretta Veach
If you cannot serve, please find a replacement.
Le Roy Christian Church
603 S. East Street
Le Roy, IL 61752
Phone: (309) 962-6491
Fax: (309) 962-6206
Website: http://leroychristianchurch.org
STAFF
Jeff Mayfield - Senior Minister
Email: [email protected]
Joe Willis - Youth/Associate Minister
Email: [email protected]
Phyllis Norfleet - Office Manager/Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Joey Wilson - Communication Technology Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our Mission: Seeking! Serving! Sending!
Matthew 28:18-20
Sunday Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. - Worship Services
9:15 a.m. - Sunday School
5:30 p.m. - Youth Activities
Wednesday Services: 6:30 p.m. - Bible Studies/Youth Activities
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