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April 28, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Family Reunion (Sept - May) 6:15 PM
(Youth Meetings & Adult Electives) 6:30 PM
*Please fill out the Little Prairie
ATTENDANCE Card*
Ministry Team
MINISTER
Tom Cater
Cell: 618-980-9118
STUDENT MINISTER
Aaron McCaleb
Cell: 618-302-7805
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Danielle Kimbrell
Cell: 618-445-7572
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR/TEACHER
Mary Ruth Johnson
Phone: 618 445-2040
WORSHIP MINISTER/SECRETARY
Tricia Cater
OFFICE HOURS
M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
ELDERS
Paul Collins Don St. Ledger
Mike Mann Daniel Shilling
Stan Mann Joe Sweeny
Preston Nelson Kenny Worley
Kent Reid
LITTLE PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
857 Co Rd 200E
Albion, IL 62806 (618)445-3169
WEB SITE ADDRESS
littleprairiecc.com
LPCC E-MAIL ADDRESS
Mail all prayer requests & bulletin info here
Little PrairieLittle Prairie
Christian ChurchChristian Church
April 28, 2013April 28, 2013
The vision of LPCC is for each member to grow and mature in Christ, The vision of LPCC is for each member to grow and mature in Christ,
bear fruit, and plant seeds in the hearts of nonbear fruit, and plant seeds in the hearts of non--believers so that believers so that
new Christians will be harvested.new Christians will be harvested.
Table of Contents
Pg. 1 Contact Info/Welcome/Upcoming Events
Pg. 2 Order of Service/Serving Today/Facts & Figures
Pg. 3 Upcoming Events/Announcements
Pg. 4 Children’s Ministry
Pg. 5 Youth Ministry
Pg. 6 Sermon Outline
Pg. 7 Prayer Concerns & Praises/This Week at LPCC
Pg. 8 Get Connected
UPCOMING EVENTS…
Get Connected Sunday - One household member will
be asked to bring your puzzle pieces forward after
the Welcome.
We will be taking communion in unison TODAY,
please hold the bread and cup when they are passed.
Potluck and PIE Social following our service TODAY.
Special Offering for Tamara Tharp TODAY at the end
of our service.
Welcome to
Little Prairie Christian Church!
Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning. We hope that
your presence here is a pleasant experience for you and your family. We
want to serve you and help you connect with Christ and feel a part of the
LPCC family. Our desire is that you join us in giving praise and worship to
our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you experience Him in a fresh and new
way. If you are a first-time guest, be sure to sign our guest book in the
foyer and receive a special gift.
Communion…
We celebrate communion every Sunday. This is a time for all Believers to
remember God’s gift of grace through His Son, Jesus. TODAY please hold
the cup and bread and we will take communion in unison.
Offering…
Please do NOT feel obligated to participate in the offering. You are our
guest and we are glad that you are here!
Children…
If you have young children, we encourage you to take advantage of our
excellent Children’s Ministry programs located in the west side education
wing. Nursery for birth to 24 months is provided during all services. Par-
ents of children age birth to 3 are encouraged to take a pager located
outside the nursery/2s & 3s area. Parents will be paged if they are
needed during services. During the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Wee
Worship is provided for those age 2 through Kindergarten and Kids’ Wor-
ship for grades 1st-4th. Ushers will be happy to assist you in locating the
appropriate area for your child.
SERVING TODAY…April 28
Pianist: Lana Newport Keyboard: Tricia Cater
Guitar: Lawson Lankford Bass: Dan Lankford
Drums: Joe Sweeny Usher: Martin Johnson
Greeters: (East) Steve Smith family
(New Foyer) Kevin & Kathy Smith
Worship Leader: Tricia/Lana/Andrew/Izzy
Communion Server Coordinator: Kenny St. Ledger
Valet Parking: John Garrett
Media Tech: Kenny Worley Sound Tech: Dan Newport
Family Worship: Mike Glover & Jennifer Rickard
May 5
Pianist: Tricia Cater Keyboard: Brenda Loyd
Guitar: Jay Schnepper Bass: Tom Rosche
Drums: David Collins Usher: David Skillman
Greeters: (East) Don & Kathy St. Ledger
(New Foyer) Kevin & Pam Wiseman
Worship Leader: Lana/Mike/Angie
Communion Server Coordinator: David Skillman
Valet Parking: Matt Alcorn
Media Tech: Trudy Woodward Sound Tech: Dan Newport
CARING FOR OUR CHILDREN TODAY…April 28
2s & 3s: (AM) Lois Mann/Lisa Dunkel
Infants & Toddlers: (AM) Lawrence & Holly Speir/Annie
Lankford/Megan Flaherty
(PM) Lisa & Amy Henson
Wee Worship: 4s & 5s: Lisa & Amy Henson
Song Leader: Michelle Burton & daughter
Communion/Offering: TBA
Puppeteers: Traci & Lexi Shepherd
Kids’ Worship:
Large Group/Worship: Lesa Shilling
Communion: Lesa Shilling
1st/2nd Teacher: Erica Anderson
1st/2nd Helper: Zoie Markman
3rd/4th Teacher: Aaron McCaleb
3rd/4th Helper: Shadina Markman
Crew Leader Red/White: Shadina Markman
Crew Leader Purple/Gold: Stu Markman
Media Tech: Zed Markman
Worship Assistant: Ava Anderson
May 5
2s & 3s: (AM) Brian & Melanie Maas
Infants & Toddlers: (AM) Linda Kelsey/Kindra Schnicker/
Kelly & Jenna Fryman
(PM) Shirley Mann/Teresa Lankford
Wee Worship: 4s & 5s: Stan & Danielle Kimbrell
Song Leader: Danielle Kimbrell
Communion/Offering: Danielle Kimbrell
Puppeteers: Danielle Kimbrell/Summer Burton
Kids’ Worship:
Large Group/Worship: Cassie Nelson
Communion: Cassie Nelson
1st/2nd Teacher: Jennifer Rickard
1st/2nd Helper: Jennifer Kiefer
3rd/4th Teacher: Mike & Kristi Glover
3rd/4th Helper: Lesa Shilling
Crew Leader Red/White: Lesa Shilling
Crew Leader Purple/Gold: Jennifer Kiefer
Media Tech: Justin Glover
Worship Assistant: Caelyn Nelson
Praise
Band
Practice
Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30AM
Prayer Room
A prayer room is available for anyone in need of
encouragement, comfort, and/or support. It is a
confidential place where you can share your burdens and
struggles. The prayer room is currently located in the Jr.
High classroom on the right at the front of the Worship
Center and is available after every worship service.
Facts & Figures for 4/21
Sunday School Attendance 176 General Fund $6337.59
Morning Worship 309
Family Reunion 59 Building Fund $790.00
Adult Study 13 Amount to next PIE social $46,509.52 (New goal $450,000)
Youth Groups 46
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ORDER OF SERVICE
Revive Us Again
Welcome
We Give You Glory
In Christ Alone
Revelation Song
Communion Song
Remembrance
Communion/Offering
Message
Tom Cater
Time of Decision
Jesus, I Come
Special Offering for Tamara Tharp
Closing Prayer
Closing Chorus
We Give You Glory
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Get Connected Sunday TODAY
Today we celebrate our connection in
the Body of Christ. Following the
“Welcome,” we will be asking one
member of each household to come
forward and bring your puzzle pieces
to one of the boxes in the Worship Center. We will
be taking communion together in unison today to
celebrate our connection in Christ. Please hold
the bread and juice until instructed to take it to-
gether. TODAY we encourage you to stay for the
Potluck and Pie Social following our service and “get
connected” as you fellowship with other followers of
Christ. If you notice that someone isn’t here today,
encourage them to come and bring their puzzle
pieces next week. Be sure to be here on May 12th
when the puzzle is put together.
SS Class Help for Potluck
For our Potluck and Pie Social TODAY we are asking
the SS classes to take the following responsibilities,
please:
Set Up of tables and chairs--Transitions, Young
Adult, Seekers, & Harvesters classes
Preparing and pouring of drinks--Come as You
Are, Agape classes
Serving Ice Cream (to go with pie)--Loyal Workers
& Loyal Men & Women classes
Clean Up--everyone that can stay and help.
Graduate Recognition
Sunday, May 19th will be our Gradu-
ate Sunday. The names of graduates
will be posted in the bulletin and a
video will be shown during the begin-
ning of the a.m. Worship Service. To be included in
the recognition, graduates will need to leave a recent
picture of themselves including name, school, and
level of degree in the mailbox outside Danielle's of-
fice by Sunday, May 5th. We are seeking all pre-
school, grade school, high school, college and certifi-
cate program graduates. Please be aware that we are
not always sure of who is completing post high
school degrees, so please assist us by providing us
with information.
Prayer Chain
If you have a prayer request for the prayer
chain, please call the Drechsels (445-
2796) or the church office. Thank you!
Sunday School Teachers
Please notify Lois (445-3635) or Ashley (302-1451)
by TODAY if you would like to change your curricu-
lum order. Thanks!
Special Offering Today
We will be taking a special offering
today for Tamara Tharp, a 26 year old
single mother of two, who has been
diagnosed with terminal stomach can-
cer. Tamara is a co-worker of Chelsea
Mann and we want to show her Jesus’ love by help-
ing with her medical and living expenses. The offer-
ing will be taken at the end of our service. Checks
can be made to Tamara Tharp or LPCC. Thank you!
Kindness Initiative for Sunday School
(K.I.S.S.)
We would like to say "Thank You!" to those that part-
nered with Group Cares and World Vision to provide
treated mosquito nets in recognition of
World Malaria Day on Thursday. Each net
can protect up to 3 children from mosqui-
tos/malaria for years to come. The LPCC
initiative was able to provide 63 nets
totaling $378 in donations!
Oil Belt Summer Camp 2013
Check out the display in the foyer just outside the
Worship Center doors! The camp season will kick-
off on May 18th with Special Needs Day (ages 6 &
up). There are many dates to choose from for ages
Entering 2nd grade through 2013 Seniors. Simply
pick up a brochure, fill out both sides of the regis-
tration, prepare payment (checks payable to Oil
Belt), and give form to Danielle or Aaron. LPCC pays
1/2 the registration fee
for LP youth. Full
scholarships are also
available. Remember
to pick a camp based
on the grade you will
be entering in the fall!
25th Anniversary of Music Camp at Oil Belt
All Music Camp alumni are invited to attend chapel
on Friday morning, June 21, spend the day practicing
and perform at Christ Church
in Effingham that evening.
RSVP to Oil Belt (618) 662-
2822 by Monday, June 17.
Gospel Sing Benefit for Jonah Goodman
Jonah is a toddler from Grayville who is battling seri-
ous health issues. The Benefit will be at House of
Prayer on Sunday, May 5th at 2pm and will feature an
Old-Time Sing Along and Baked Goods.
Address Updates/Corrections
Robert & Yolanda Lewis
607 IL Rt. 15
Albion, IL 62806
Brenda Swegman
28 N. 7th St. Apt. 2
Albion, IL 62806
Doyle & Marilyn Briggs
1032 Co. Rd 800E
Albion, IL 62806
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WEE Worship 2s - Kindergarten
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Kids’ Worship Sundays 10:30 a.m.
1st-4th grade
Danielle Kimbrell
Cell: 618-445-7572
Vacation Bible School Cokesbury’s Everywhere Fun Fair… Where God’s World Comes Together Sunday, July 7 - Thursday, July 11,
6:00 - 8:30 pm More Volunteers are Needed!
See the VBS Display and Table to Sign Up! Our VBS is for children ages 2 yrs. through
2013 8th Grade grads. We also provide a
nursery for the little ones of our volunteers.
Volunteers must be at least 15 years of
age. To teach one must be a member of
LPCC. The following positions still need to
be filled.
2s & 3s class Helpers
Preschool 3 Helpers
Completed 2nd grade Helper
Completed 4th grade Teacher
Completed 5th grade Teacher
Completed 6th-8th Teacher & Helper
1 more Snack Helper
2 Recreation Leaders
1 more Craft Leader
Special Needs Day
at Oil Belt!
Amazing
Wonders Aviation
Saturday, May 18
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For Age 6 to Adult
There is a volunteer sign up sheet out for anyone
interested in being a buddy to a camper or help-
ing out in another way. Contact Danielle if you
have questions.
3 M Night May 5th at 6:00 pm
Meal 6 PM Outside (weather permitting): Grilled
Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Porkburgers with Chips,
and Veggie Trays. Dessert will be Cookies.
Music 6:30 PM: Worship together in the Worship
Center
Mission 6:45 PM: Mark Luzadder here to promote
2013 Summer Camp Season.
After Mark speaks, we will celebrate by presenting
him with a donation check for Oil Belt and com-
pleting our offering competitions. John Garrett
will be receiving pies in the face, Mark will be at-
tacked by Silly String, and Danielle & Aaron will be
slimed!!
TONIGHT (4/28) will be the LAST opportunity to give towards the offering challenge. We are just around $50 shy of our goal of $1,000 for
Oil Belt Camp.
SIGN UP FOR CAMP AT OIL BELT FOR THOSE ENTERING 2ND GRADE
TO 2013 GRADUATES SEE THE DISPLAY & PICK UP A BROCHURE
Pg. 5
Aaron McCaleb
Cell: 618-302-7805
There are
music CD’s in the
High School Room
CIY MOVE CONFERENCE “Rise Up: The Story of Joseph”
July 15-19
Lee University in Cleveland, TN
For incoming freshmen thru
graduated seniors.
Your Cost: $135
Due June 9th
The due date for registration has been
extended until May 12th.
Open Gym for Jr. & Sr. High Sunday nights at 5pm Followed by youth groups at 6:15
KONNECT
For HS Students
TONIGHT, April 28, from 7:30-9pm
at the Stanhopes
Parents’ Meeting
We will have a parents’ meeting
on Sunday May 5th after services
in the sanctuary to talk about
summer plans. This is for all
parent's of Jr. and Sr. High stu-
dents.
Sr. High Trip to Walthers
Sunday, May 26th
On Sunday May 26 the Sr. High
is going to Walthers in Evans-
ville. We will be leaving at 1pm.
The cost is 12/person for food,
drinks, putt putt, and arcade tokens. Laser tag
is $5 more. Bring a friend with you and you
both get a free game of laser tag.
Jr. High Bible Study
7:00-8:00 PM Tuesdays at the McCalebs’
“What's in the Bible and
How it All Fits Together.”
Sr. High Girls’ Bible Study
6:30 PM Wednesdays at the
McCalebs’
“Living as a Young Woman of
God”
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Tom Cater [email protected] 618-980-9118
A Higher Standard of Living
Romans 6:1-23
Tom Cater, Preaching
Main Thought: Grace calls us to leave the "old" way of living and begin-
ning living for Jesus.
Giving Up the "________" Life (Romans 6:1-2; Luke 8:14; 21:34; 2 Timothy
2:4; 1 John 2:16; 3:17)
Living the "________" Life (Romans 6:4,8,10,22-23)
Help Us Pray for Our Church
Join us at The Prayer Initiative: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
The Prayer Initiative is a weekly gathering of people whose goal is to
adore God and seek His guidance (through prayer) in order to fulfill His
mission for LPCC. We meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm .
Sermon Series: Romans—A Study of Grace
Join us over the next several weeks as we get a better view of God’s grace through a study of the
book of Romans. We encourage you to read the book as we study it together. Join us also on
Sunday nights as we digger deeper into Romans in our Adult Study at 6:30pm.
THIS WEEK AT LPCC: April 28 - May 4
Today: 8:40 am Prayer Time in Minister’s office.
12 NOON Potluck and PIE Social
5:00 pm Open Gym for Jr & Sr High
6:15 pm Family Worship
6:30 pm Youth Groups
Tuesday: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Men’s Basketball
6:30 pm Jr. High Bible Study at McCalebs’
Wednesday: 6:30 pm The Prayer Initiative
6:30 pm Sr. High Girls’ Bible Study at
the McCalebs’
Thursday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study
Saturday: FLC/MPR/K Reserved from 1:30-4:30
pm for birthday party.
Prom Dinner for LPCC Youth
Old Kitchen & Foyer reserved
Next Sunday: 3 M Night at 6 pm
LPCC PRAYER NEEDS AND PRAISES - April 28, 2013
Praise and Prayer List:
Praise God for connecting with us through His
Son, Jesus, and for making us part of His family.
For our missionaries who serve around the world
spreading the gospel.
For our church to be more connected to God, one
another and our community.
Tamara Tharp (co-worker of Chelsea Mann) -
single mother of two diagnosed with
terminal stomach cancer.
The people of Boston and of West, Texas as they
recover from the tragedies.
Bettie Murray (the Hales’ aunt) - Lung cancer.
Darren Horton - in Afghanistan.
Eric Rothrock - cancer
Brad Boone (Ashley Rude’s brother-in-law ) - trav-
eling to China for 2 weeks for work.
Chester Totten - in St. Mary’s recovering from a
serious motorcycle accident.
Our Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to Marvin Goldman and his
family on the loss of his brother, Mike. We pray they
feel God’s comfort and strength.
Continuing Health Concerns:
Gloria Bennett, Diana Berger, Jim Burton, Zane Coly-
er, Teresa Dahnke, Steve Daigle, Shayla Giese, Leslie
Glenn, Karin Gray, Pat Hayes, Larry & Linda Hill, Bill
Holmes, Malachi Johnson, Josh Kiefer, Glenn Lank-
ford, Kim Lingafelter, Linda Lingafelter, Kendal
Loudermilk, Mike Loyd, Charles Maas, Ray Metcalf,
Joe Miller, Marla Moody, Jimmy Payne, Jeff Poppen-
hager, Greg Root, Tom Rosche, Betty Rucker, Rich-
ard Ruckman, Judy Schnepper, T.J. Sexton, Brett
Shaw, Dorothy Shepherd, Geneva Shepherd, Sandy
Shilling, Russell Short, Andrew Silvernale, Eva Smith,
Jean Smith, Norita Smith, Josh Stevenson, Randall
Swain, Chris Vore, Kyle West.
Nursing Home Residents:
Margaret Cunningham & Dorothy Shepherd , Rest
Haven; Francis Duncan and Laura May Myers, Mead-
owood, Grayville; Vera Felgenhauer, Oakview
Heights, Mt. Carmel; Helen Seifert, Fairfield Memorial
Those in the Military:
Ryan Head (in Afghanistan), Valerie Hollenback,
Woods Miller, Josh Smith, Jill Cline Stevens, Jason
Woods.
Those Fighting Cancer:
Erika (Bare) Aumock, Abby Bailey, Gene Barnes, Rus-
sell Beadles, Doyle Briggs, Maude Bunting, Justice
Caudle, Janet Chitwood, Debbie Couch, Jeff Dardeen,
Aubrey Deno, Benny Elliott, Gary Ellis, Evan Ethell,
Linda Fewkes, Vonda Glover, David (Donna) Green,
Blaine Hawkins, Norman Howell, Kristi Hubbard, Law-
rence Hurley, Charlene Keener, Todd Kelsey, Jim
Kern, Royal Knight, LaDonna Mann, John Marion, Judy
Mason, Karen Mecum, Jackie Meserole, Bev Morgan,
Freda Myers, Paul Newport, Bob Orr, Linda Oxby, Ron-
da Roach, Ray Root, Betty Seaton, Carole Shaw,
Thomas Skillman, Sr., Kathy Stroud, Danna Sutton,
Joe Terrell, Larry Vallette, Julia Weber.
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Shut-In Communion
If you are homebound and would like to receive com-
munion on Sundays, please call the church office by
early Friday morning.
LPCC’s E-mail Address
Congratulations!
We congratulate Jessica & Alex Bond on the birth of
their baby girl, Evelyn Ray, who was born on April
23rd weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 20 1/2
inches long. Congratulations to grandparents, Mark
& Crystal Bunting, also.
We also congratulate Drake Kelsey and Haley Perry
on the birth of their baby boy, Caysen Jax, who
weighed 7 lb.13 oz. and is
20 3/4 inches long. Con-
gratulations to great-
grandparents, Jack & Linda
Kelsey, as well.
Help us Reach our Goal
of 300 average attendance in Worship
& 200 in Sunday School!
Get Connected Through Sunday School
Here are the Sunday School classes that are available
for you to attend. We hope you’ll take advantage of
this great opportunity to learn God’s Word and con-
nect with other believers.
Tra
nsit
ions
Teach
er:
Jacob
Sm
ith
Top
ic:
The B
ook of
Josh
ua
Young Adults
Teacher: Judy Majors
Topic: The Gospel
of John
Agape Teachers:
Mike & Stan Mann
Loyal Work
ers
Teacher:
Jack K
elsey
Loyal Men
&
Wom
en
Teach
ers:
Roy L
ongbons
Don S
t. L
edger
Come as You Are
Teacher:
Scott Atteberry
Topic:
“The Difficult ?’s”
Seekers Teacher:
Britt Shepherd
Topic:
Basic Series by
Francis Chan
Harvesters
Teacher: Fred Knackmuhs
“Not a Fan”
Kyle
Idleman The 3 Classes Below are studying
Beyond the Present Time
David C. Cook Comprehensive
Bible Study
Help us Reach our Goal
of 300 average attendance in Worship
& 200 in Sunday School!
Get Connected: See the Puzzle Come Together
Today we celebrate our connection in the Body of
Christ. Following the “Welcome” and announcement
time, we will be asking one member of each household
to come forward and bring your puzzle pieces to one
of the boxes in the Worship Center. Be sure to be here
on May 12th when the puzzle is put together. TODAY
we encourage you to stay for the Potluck and Pie So-
cial following our service and “get connected” as you
fellowship with other followers of Christ.
Get Connected Through Sunday School! Here are the Sunday School classes that are available for you to attend. We
hope you’ll take advantage of this great opportunity to learn God’s Word
and connect with other believers.
Transitions - Teacher: Jacob Smith Topic: The Book of Joshua
Young Adults - Teacher: Judy Majors Topic: The Gospel of John
Seekers - Teacher: Britt Shepherd Topic: Basics Series: “We are the Church” and
“Who is God?” by Francis Chan
Harvesters - Teacher: Fred Knackmuhs Topic: “Not a Fan: Becoming a Committed
Follower of Jesus Christ” by Kyle Idleman
Come as You Are - Teacher: Scott Atteberry Topic: “The Difficult Questions” (of the Bible
and concerning morality).
Agape - Teachers: Mike & Stan Mann Topic: Beyond the Present Time (David C. Cook
Comprehensive Bible Study)
Loyal Workers - Teacher: Jack Kelsey Topic: “What the Bible says about
God and the Future” (David C. Cook)
Loyal Men & Women - Teachers: Roy Longbons and Don St. Ledger
Topic: Beyond the Present Time (David C. Cook
Comprehensive Bible Study)