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The Cornerstone | Issue #15 | November 2015 God’s Big Idea As most of you now there’s rarely any down time in the church calendar. For instance, once a sermon series has been completed we are not afforded the luxury of sitting around casually relaxing for a couple of weeks before a new series is launched. Sometimes those new series’ have been in the works for six months to a year. Other times current events or issues and concerns that pop up may have a hand in determining that next series. However you want to slice it, we’re in a new one now. God’s Big Idea Sermon Series This past Sunday we launched a new 4-week series called God’s Big Idea. In this teaching we will see the transformation we are to make according to God’s Word. It should be quite a journey. We’re calling the four teachings: #1 God’s Big Idea: Transformation, #2 God’s Big Escape: Freedom, #3 God’s Big Secret: Trust, #4 God’s Big Plan: Life. Gordon MacDonald, who is the Interim President of Denver Seminary and editor of the Leadership Journal; and Patrick Johnson who founded an organization known as Generous Church, together wrote a devotional book that covered some of these topics. I believe that harvest season is always a good time to count our blessings and to figure out how we can get involved with what God is doing. Because we know that whatever the Lord is doing will be blessed and we want to be aligned with Him. Upon the completion of this one we’ll do a series called the Advent Conspiracy that will help us worship the Lord fully this Christmas. We’ll also be challenged in other significant ways by simplifying our total Christmas experience. It promises to be a sobering but yet a moving and inspiring approach to this year’s Christmas season. Our 50+ group made a positive impression out at Little Galilee Camp this past Wednesday at the annual senior saints’ day! For one thing we had one of the largest groups with ten in our party of the 100 registered for the event. But our group did a great job representing Le Roy Christian Church. One of the LGCA staff members, Bob Philips, was very complimentary of our group. We had a great day out at the camp although the weather wasn’t the best. And don’t forget our Wed. night adult Bible Study on 4-Chair Discipleship. It gives you the chance to assess where you are in the discipleship process and how God wants to use you to disciple others in the chair you’re in right now. This is great material and a clear and concise process of discipleship. Finally, put on your calendar - Nov. 15th as that is the annual Thanksgiving Potluck and one of our best fellowship events of the year! See ya here! Jeff Mayfield - Senior Minister - [email protected]
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The Cornerstone | Issue #15 | November 2015
God’s Big Idea
As most of you now there’s rarely any down time in the church calendar. For instance, once a sermon series has been
completed we are not afforded the luxury of sitting around casually relaxing for a couple of weeks before a new series is
launched. Sometimes those new series’ have been in the works for six months to a year. Other times current events or
issues and concerns that pop up may have a hand in determining that next series. However you want to slice it, we’re in
a new one now.
God’s Big Idea Sermon Series
This past Sunday we launched a new 4-week series called God’s Big Idea. In this teaching we will see the transformation
we are to make according to God’s Word. It should be quite a journey. We’re calling the four teachings:
#1 God’s Big Idea: Transformation, #2 God’s Big Escape: Freedom, #3 God’s Big Secret: Trust, #4 God’s Big Plan: Life.
Gordon MacDonald, who is the Interim President of Denver Seminary and editor of the Leadership Journal; and Patrick
Johnson who founded an organization known as Generous Church, together wrote a devotional book that covered some
of these topics. I believe that harvest season is always a good time to count our blessings and to figure out how we can
get involved with what God is doing. Because we know that whatever the Lord is doing will be blessed and we want to
be aligned with Him.
Upon the completion of this one we’ll do a series called the Advent Conspiracy that will help us worship the Lord fully
this Christmas. We’ll also be challenged in other significant ways by simplifying our total Christmas experience. It
promises to be a sobering but yet a moving and inspiring approach to this year’s Christmas season.
Our 50+ group made a positive impression out at Little Galilee Camp this past Wednesday at the annual senior saints’
day! For one thing we had one of the largest groups with ten in our party of the 100 registered for the event. But our
group did a great job representing Le Roy Christian Church. One of the LGCA staff members, Bob Philips, was very
complimentary of our group. We had a great day out at the camp although the weather wasn’t the best.
And don’t forget our Wed. night adult Bible Study on 4-Chair Discipleship. It gives you the chance to assess where you
are in the discipleship process and how God wants to use you to disciple others in the chair you’re in right now. This is
great material and a clear and concise process of discipleship.
Finally, put on your calendar - Nov. 15th as that is the annual Thanksgiving Potluck and one of our best fellowship
events of the year! See ya here!
Jeff Mayfield - Senior Minister - [email protected]
A Cool Breath of Fresh Air!
As I stated last month, the days go by quickly, and gave a bit of a warning that it very well could be
gone before we know it. Well, we’ve fallen back, packed up the Halloween candy (or are still finish-
ing it off every time to head into the kitchen), and if you haven’t already, flip your calendar because
it’s November! Honestly, October was a busy month in my office. We went to Millikin for Room for
Doubt, I went to Colorado and back, a good group showed for the Christian College Fair, some new-
bies went with me to an Orange mini-conference in Indy, hosted a group of moms and kiddos for
MOPS, and the Harvest Party went off well on a drippy day. (cue exhale) It almost felt like summer!
Anyhoo, November looks to be off to a good start. Before we’re completely off Saturday’s sugar
high, Laura and I would like to thank those who helped out creating the Fall Harvest Party. There
were a number of gold-star level of helpers that stayed late to help us put that event to bed, who we’ll
thank personally. But in general, we really appreciate everyone getting behind this and hope that the
example we put forth on Saturday gave folks a good glimpse of us “…Showing…the love of Jesus.”
Upcoming…leaves. Ha! Seriously, though, I’ve got a date with about 3 million leaves in our beauti-
ful trees. Beyond that, we begin looking forward to the holiday season. Make sure to keep an eye
out for our Thanksgiving and Christmas season events and make plans to join us. Bring your neigh-
bors too. As the air turns cool for a few months, our example in our community can and should be a
breath of fresh air to the folks we meet and engage day in and day out.
Upcoming, on November 13th at 7:00 p.m., Eastview Christian Church and Lincoln Christian Uni-
versity host Focus/Bloomington-Normal in Eastview’s Student ministry center. Focus is an experi-
ential worship service held regularly on LCU’s campus. They’re bringing it off campus to unite area
youth and families in a night of fellowship and worship. If you’d like to attend, there’s no need to
rsvp if you decide last minute to go. However, if you’d like a ride, call or e-mail me to let me know.
Folks interested in helping create the float for the Christmas parade, meet me at the Inn on Sunday
Nov. 8th at 4:30 p.m. to discuss ideas and plans for the float. Finally, MOPS will meet a week earlier
this month, on November 19th at 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
See you all soon…
Joe Willis - Associate/Youth Minister - [email protected]
SENIOR SAINTS ACTIVITIES
Senior’s Lasagna Night - 11/14 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a salad or dessert.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
11/12 from 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. @ the church. For appointments call (309) 962-6491 or sign-up here.
Bring photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of I.D.
WEDNESDAYS @ LE ROY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Men’s Fraternity Mornings 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. @ Jacks.
Men’s Fraternity Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Carpenter’s Inn, 121 E. Center Street.
Wed. Night Meals @ 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. See bulletin board for meals/schedule/sign-up info.
J.A.M.(Jesus And Me) @ 6:30 p.m. Bible Studies @ 6:30 p.m.
Jr. High Boys Small Group - Wed. nights @ 6:30 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Hospitality Committee Team - 11/4 @ 7:30 p.m.
Little Galilee Women’s Retreat - 11/6 & 11/7 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Elders Meeting - 11/8 @ 6:30 p.m. Servant Leaders Meeting - 11/8 @ 7:30 p.m.
Prayer Team Meeting - 11/19 @ 6:00 p.m.
M.O.P.S. - Last Thursday of the month 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. meetings.
Facilities Team - 11/4 @ 6:30 p.m. & 11/24 @ 6:00 p.m. Missions Team - 11/24 @ 7:00 p.m.
YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Group at the Carpenter’s Inn - Sundays @ 5:30 p.m. (121 E. Center Street).
Christmas Parade Float Planning - 11/8 @ 4:30 p.m. at the Inn.
Focus: Bloomington/Normal @ Eastview Christian Church - 11/13 - See Joe Willis for details.
Post-Thanksgiving Leftover Feast - 11/29 @ 5:30 p.m. at the Inn. Bring leftovers to add 2 the feast!
GOSPEL JUBILEE!
Join us on 11/15 @ 6:00 p.m. for an evening with High Cotton Bluegrass Gospel Band! The East Cen-tral Illinois group will entertain us with a fun evening of pickin' and singin' great gospel songs!
For more information, visit their website or contact Phyllis at [email protected]
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER - Sunday, 11/15 following 2nd service. Bring side or dessert.
ELMO MUNSTER L.E.A.S. RETIREMENT PARTY - 11/15 4:00-6:00 p.m. @ Ambulance Shed
Prayer Corner Prayer concerns are published monthly with weekly updates via e-mail.
You may submit prayer requests by calling the office or by e-mailing our Prayer Team.
To submit requests or to subscribe to the new e-prayer chain, please e-mail:
We pray for: Our President, Government & World Leaders, Our Church, Sister Churches, Missions, the Lost,
and…
Tests and Test Results:
Upcoming Surgery/Procedures:
Hospitalization and/or Surgery: Ron Munster, John Munster (Heart, has pneumonia).
Healing: Cat Mears (pneumonia), Linda Cowan (back surgery - recovering at home starting 11/5), Kevin
Schoenwetter (torn meniscus), Christi Tretheway (surgical complications), Wes Bryant, Linda Staples (heart
transplant list), Mike Martens (carpal tunnel surgery) and all who need healing.
Healing from Cancer: Ed Moreland, Steve Sturm, Mike Miller, Brian Dwyer (Gail Wohlwend’s great neph-
ew), Joey Feek (Christian County artist), 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: Katie Donaldson and Ashley Albert.
Special Needs:
Loss of Loved Ones: The Family of Bill Mitchell.
Praises:
Unspoken:
Food Pantry: The food pantry is open Monday nights (except for the 5th Monday of a given month) from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. inside the church Fellowship Hall at 603 S. East Street. Entrance behind the church building.
Prayer Fellowship: 2nd Sunday of the month @ 6:00 p.m. - Children’s Wing. Praying for our servant leaders.
Serving: Schedules are now managed, tracked, and assigned through Planning Center. Printed schedules are
posted in the foyer near the coat room and in the nursery. View 2015’s online service listings.
Wed. Night Meals: Sign-up now for the Spring semester of Wednesday Night Meals starting January 2016!
Adult Choir practice Sundays @ 6:00 p.m. for Christmas Cantata "Breath of Heaven" 12/20 @ 9:15 a.m.
Turkey Dinner Carry-outs: If you know a "shut-in" who would like a turkey dinner delivered to their home
following worship services on Sunday, 11/15, please call Phyllis Norfleet @ 962-9736 with name/address.
Wedding Potluck & Send off: For Worship Director Ethan Coonce & fiancé Lane Tucker - 11/29 @ Noon.
Save-the-date: Jeff Mayfield’s 60th Open House - 01/02, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to the church office.
Senior Minister - Jeff Mayfield
Email:
Associate/Youth Minister - Joe Willis
Email: [email protected]
Communication Director - Joey Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Special Projects Coordinator - Krista Kuipers
Email:
Worship Director - Ethan Coonce
Email:
Online Giving:
Do you pay all your bills online? Don’t have your wallet or offering envelope handy? Online giving is now avail-
able via our website or text-to-give! Visit http://LeRoyChristianChurch.org and click “Give Online”.
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Our Mission: Knowing, Showing & Sharing the Love of Jesus!
Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m. - Sunday School Hour
5:30 p.m. - Youth Group Activities
Missions Worship Series
Week #1: “Mission From God” - Associate/Youth Minister Joe Willis.
Week #2: “Christ Comes Home” (Video) - England CMF International Missionary David Fittro.
Week #3: “The Essence of Christianity” - Inner City Mission Executive Director Scott Payne.
Listen to each week’s series message online at http://LeRoyChristianChurch.org/media
The deadline for inclusion in the weekly bulletin: Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m.
The deadline for the weekly Keystone: Tuesdays @ Noon.
Deadline for next Cornerstone: Monday, Nov. 30th @ Noon to [email protected]
