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Pastor: Tom Guengerich | PO Box 31 Forest City, IL 61532 | Office: 309-597-2111 Home: 309-968-7942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Things Don’t Just Happen
Things don’t just happen to us who love God, They’re planned by His own dear hand. Then molded and shaped, and timed by His clock, Things don’t just happen, they’re planned.
We don’t just guess on the issues of life, We Christians just rest in our Lord We are directed by His sovereign will In the light of His Holy Word.
We who love Jesus are walking by faith Not seeing one step that’s ahead, Not doubting one moment what our lot might be, But looking to Jesus instead.
We praise our dear Saviour for loving us so, For planning each care of our life. Then giving us faith to trust Him for all, The blessings, as well as the strife.
Things don’t just happen to us who love God, To us who have taken our stand, No matter the lot, the course, or the price, Things don’t just happen, they’re planned. --Esther L. Fields
Please Note Be sure to check your newsletter to see if you are a Greeter, Usher, Candle Lighter or serve in Kid’s Church or Jr. Church.
If you cannot serve on your appointed Sunday, trade with someone or call the church office.
Equip Ministries All Sunday School teachers and those working with children in our church are invited to attend Equip Ministries this year at the Peoria Christian School on February 27th and 28th. Please let Pastor Tom know if you are planning on attending.
On Sunday, March 29 we are having an old-fashioned gospel sing during our morning worship service. If you have a favorite hymn that you would like to hear the congregation sing, please notify Donna Kennedy or the church office. Also, if you have a gospel song or hymn that you would like to do as a music special, please let us know.
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Worship Services
Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM
Christians, Think! Christians are either pillars or caterpillars— The difference is that the pillars hold up the church And the caterpillars just crawl in and out. Which one are you?
World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Manito on Fri. March 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM. All are invited to attend. Please come & meet Father Dick Brunskill, who will be the main speaker, and Deacon Bill Meyer will assist. Make your reservation with Karen Chaney 968-7323 or Jacque’ Whitaker 597-2279 by Sun. March 1.
New Address Pastor Kevin & Linda Ray, “We send greetings to all of our dear friends at Forest City. We have so many happy memories of the church and our time with you. We have been fortunate to have served three wonderful churches in the past 30 years, Shelbyville, Lovington and Forest City. Our new address is RR 4, Box 76A, Shelbyville, IL 62565. We were able to buy our own home and are enjoying living in the country again.
Time Change Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, March 7, 2009. We hope to see you Sunday morning, even if you are a few minutes late.
Sunday School and Jr. Church All Sunday School teachers and those working with children in our church are invited to attend Equip Ministries this year at the Peoria Christian School on February 27 and 28th. Please let Pastor Tom know if you are planning on attending.
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The “American Passion Play” will be presented in Bloomington, Illinois on the following dates: March 14, 21, 22, 28 and April 4. There are group rates of 20 going at $20 each on the balcony or main floor. They do offer two hot buffet entrees of roast chicken and chicken salad with mashed potatoes & gravy, two vegetables, dessert & drink for $12.50 per person. This is served from 11:30 to 1:00 PM. Have to order seven days ahead. Call 968-6186 if any questions.
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