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Elder Statement Update
Dear First Christian Church Family, I had always heard it said that if you did not like the weather in Illinois, just wait…apparently the same is true when trying to figure out our state’s guidelines for churches in the age of...
Elder Statement
On May 26, 2020, the Elders of First Christian Church met to consider how to safely and expeditiously move toward reopening our church. We discussed how to be as “wise as serpents and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16), and how to...
The Dog Bell
For many months we had been discussing getting another dog. Our precious, old Bo (golden retriever mix) died last year, and we knew that we eventually wanted to add another dog to the family. Though we had a few opportunities to get a...
Essential One
“Essential” seems to be the buzz word these days: essential services, essential workers, essential supplies. Everyone is asking who and what we consider essential at this time? There are similar questions that should be in our...
Holy Week 2020
2020 Maundy Thursday/ Good Friday Due to the current health restrictions and guidelines, we have been forced to alter our plans for Holy Week this year. Although we will not be able to worship together in the same building, we are hopeful...