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Sometimes we don’t want to face reality. The reality is that not very many people in today’s world want to visit a church. The statistics reveal that even former church attendees mark their census ballots in the “none” [no
church affiliation] category. And the New Atheists even proclaim that Christianity is literally harmful to our culture.
Yet, we keep going on as if nothing has happened. As if there had been no
changes in our culture and no significant alterations to our church. But that is not the reality we face. Things have changed and sometimes we’ve been part of the problem. Just ask yourself how much you and we resemble the
early church that Jesus launched. Do we have a deep level love for our com-munity? Is our compassion so selfless that it makes an indelible impression on our city?
The first century church sure did. They loved their cities and their commu-
nities and they took the message of Jesus to the people. With basically no Bibles, no status, and no hearing, the church exploded with growth. What did they know that we don’t? What did they do that we don’t? What made
their faith so compelling, so defensible, and so irresistible? How can we create an irresistible church right here in the 61752? Attend church the next few weeks and find out…
Jeff Mayfield - Senior Minister [email protected]
As the saying goes, “April showers…”. It’s not lost on too many that the weather has
been “springy” and warm, but on the wet side of the spectrum this season so far. But
I’m grateful for the change in seasons, I’ve been longing for warm weather for some
time now (I guess I’m getting old). As Easter is behind us and May is upon us, we really
are in a season of change. As graduation and summer plans start ramping up, a school
year and those events begin to close. The hope we have from that day just over a week
ago can wane if we let it, but I pray that it will blossom as trees begin to leaf out and
farmers will soon be able to get into the fields. I’m looking forward to seeing what God
has in store for his people here. I hope your week is beginning well and you are pursuing
God and the hope he offers.
This summer is a mission trip summer in the cycle of the youth calendar. It will be a lit-
tle out of the ordinary for those used to the West Coast/East Coast schedule of the last
decade. On June 20th, we will travel down to Springfield to work with Inner City Mission.
We will have more details out about this soon, but if you are interested in joining this
effort, put it on your calendar now, especially if you have carpentry, organizational, and
people skills.
The 2019 Baccalaureate service will take place at the United Methodist Church on May
12th at 6:00 pm. Come and join in this ceremony honoring our graduates on their
achievement and support them in prayer as they begin their next chapter in life. Also, on
a related topic, if you have a grad in your family, whether 8th grade, high school or col-
lege, and you haven’t yet contacted the office, would you please help us out and make
sure we are aware of their status? Thanks again.
Joe Willis - Associate/Youth Minister - [email protected]
Exercise Class: M, W, F from 8:00 am - 9:00 am in the Kid’s Wing.
Monday Night Bible Study: Mondays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Contact the church for weekly locations.
Men’s Breakfast: On Summer time hiatus through September.
Tuesday’s with Tom: On Summer time hiatus through September.
Servant Leaders Meeting: 5/5 @ 7:00 pm.
Women’s May Breakfast: 5/8 @ 9:00 am at the Baptist Church.
Blood Pressure Checks: cancelled for the month of May.
Facilities Team: 5/28 @ 6:00 pm. | Missions Team: 5/28 @ 7:00 pm.
Jr. High Youth Group meets Sundays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Ark. High School Youth Group meets Sundays from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm in the Ark.
Graduate’s Prayer Breakfast - Sunday, May 5th @ 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. High School Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 12th @ the Methodist Church at 6:00 pm.
Each year the men of Central Illinois converge on Little Galilee’s Campgrounds for the May meeting of Area Men’s Fellowship. This year’s meeting will take place May 7th at 6:30 pm. The featured speaker will
be Ryan Baker of the First Christian Church of Moweaqua. Menu: Pork Chops, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cake and drinks. The church van will
leave the parking lot at 5:45 pm. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Little Galilee Christian Camp.
This year’s observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 2nd. This years theme is “Love One Another”. This year’s scripture comes from John 13:34,
“Love one another. Just as I have loved you”. The church will be open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and materials & resources will be available to guide you through praying for our country.
Share this movement via our Facebook Event Page. | Watch the LIVE National Observance at 6:30 pm.
Wed. Night Meals - Thank you for a semester of great meals! Meals will return this September.
J.A.M.(Jesus And Me) - Program for ages 3 thru 3rd graders. Closing party 5/1 @ 6:30 pm.
BreakPoint - Program for 4th thru 6th graders. Closing party 5/1 @ 6:30 pm.
Sermon Led Bible Study: Final Spring study 5/1 @ 6:30 pm.
Daughters of the King Bible Study: On Summer time hiatus through September.
Women of the Word Bible Study: On Summer time hiatus through September.
This year’s banquet will take place on May 15th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The program will be a style show featuring Sandy’s Secret Wednesday and Sarah & Co. Boutique. The menu will be Smothered Chicken,
mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert made by Le Roy School's Life Class. Please RSVP on the information board in the lobby or e-mail the office so that we know how many to expect.
: 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
9:15 am - Sunday School Hour.
Listen to Worship messages on our website: www.LeRoyChristianChurch.org
Tuesday, May 28th @ Noon.
E-mail: [email protected] or call Joey at (309) 962-6491.
This Fort Myers, FL based stamp ministry gives used postage stamps new life in a way that bene-fits children who otherwise might not hear the Gospel. Income from the sale of these stamps
goes to support the publication & distribution of Spanish language curriculum for Sunday Schools. These resources are being used in churches of 40 different denominations in Latin
America, Spain and the US to teach Bible stories to children, sharing Jesus’ love for them. As of March 30th, $7,000 has been generated in 2019.
You can donate your stamps in the silver tray located on the main desk in the church office.
Summer is approaching and this year’s Church Campout will take place July 12th - 14th at Moraine View State Park. Please make your reservations in loops F & P via Reserve America.
Little Galilee’s Summer Camp registration is open! Check out www.LittleGalilee.com to sign-up!
LCC will be participating in a baby bottle fundraising drive to benefit the Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center. Simply collect and save loose change in the empty bottles locat-ed at the foot of the stage in the church auditorium. Return them to the basket by the end of
May. A few pennies, nickels or dimes can make a BIG and LASTING difference in saving lives!
There will be a new Community Garden planted right behind the church. There will be 8 x 16 foot plots available with access to water. There will also be designated spaces for sweet corn and vine
plants. To reserve spaces or get more information, please contact Greg or Shannon Steffen.
Greg (309) 530-1275 Shannon (309) 531-9310.
Plans are underway to hold canning & cooking classes to assist gardeners with their produce for use throughout the year!
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.
Subscribers will receive prayer requests as they are received in the office. To subscribe to the e-prayer chain or to submit requests, please e-mail:
We pray for: Our President, Government & World Leaders, Our Church, Sister Churches, Missions, the Lost, Military Personnel, Kingdom workers, Little Galilee, those traveling away from home and…
Hospitalization/Surgery/Tests: Kelson Kuipers, AJ Breuning (biopsy results & healing), Wayne Campbell (open heart surgery).
Healing: Danielle Miller, Roni Sue Munster, Dennis Campbell, Charlie Heap, AJ Breuning, Nellie Henry, Peggy Kennedy, Lyman Veach, Lillie Duffie, Loretta Temples, Esther Kumler, B.J. Poindexter, Anne Ste-phens, and Lucille Miller.
Healing from Cancer: Vicki Marshall, Janice Harden, Rich Robbins, Kathy Segerstrom, Junior Bernard, Don Poindexter, Deb Wilson, Karen White, Lacy Anderson, Mike Miller, Joyce Wilson, Janet Hudson, Bob Rafferty, Bryan Reynolds, Roberta Fuller, Emma Burbank and all who need healing from cancer.
Loss of Loved Ones: The Families of Bud Moreland, Dawn Bauer, Jill Forrest & Ashley Elmore.
Expecting: Amy (Calhoun) Miller and Kelsey (Albert) Matlock.
Praise(s): Brad & Sarah Wooddell welcome Grace Laurelle at 5 lbs, 9 oz.
Josh & Mallory Monahan welcome Ethan Oscar at 9 lbs, 8 oz.
Do you shop on Amazon? Shop through Amazon Smile and designate “Leroy Christian Church” as your charitable support organization. Amazon Smile is the same site only the
church receives a portion of all sale purchases made in your order. https://smile.amazon.com
Food Pantry: Monday nights from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at 603 S. East Street. Entrance is behind the church building. Donations can be dropped off at the church
office. Pantry volunteers serve from 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm on Monday evenings. If you’d like to volunteer, please sign-up on the foyer’s info board.
Planning Center App: the church database and scheduling is coordinated through this site.
Visit Planning Center’s website or download the app on your mobile device to view and manage your volunteer schedule on the go. Android App | The App Store
Each year the LCC Prayer Team honors and celebrates the year’s Junior High, Senior High and College graduates with a fellowship breakfast. This year’s event will take place Sunday, May 5th
at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be provided and all are welcome to attend. Please join us as we say congratulations to the Classes of 2019!
The church is invited to Payne Mayfield’s High School Graduation Open House on Saturday, May 18th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.
Do you pay bills online? Don’t have your wallet or offering envelope handy?
Online giving is available via our website! Visit www.LCCgive.org
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm