September 28th 2015

COMMUNITYFREE CHURCH WEEKLY

What is the full scope of the project?- We will be adding glass doors between the

foyer and the worship center. The reason is two-fold. First it will make a huge visual impact, but more importantly it is for safety as the solid metal doors have caused quite a few accidents.

- We will be re-carpeting the worship center this week. This will make a major difference as our carpeting is 20 years old and starting to show heavy wear.

- The nursery area is becoming a bright, transparent, safe environment for kids to learn about Jesus. Some additions are:

- Appealing and visible foyer area to safe dedicated kid check-in.

- Lots of windows and bright colors!- New door to an outside play yard.- Cry room with windows to allow parents to

stay in service with a crying infant. - New heavy padded carpeting. - Flatscreen TVʼs mounted in the rooms.- New hallway upstairs to adult classrooms.

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As many of you have already seen via Facebook, email, and at church on Sunday the nursery construction is progressing along. If you havenʼt had a chance to see it stop in because its exciting! Donʼt forget to continue to pray for the ways that the space will bring Glory to God as they grow in grace. With over 98 kids in AWANA and new families in the church with children I believe that God is giving us a taste, just a taste, of what is to come!

NURSERY REMODEL

Greta Henry sharing the work of God and testimonies at the 2015 Life Banquet!

Walking, praying, and encouraging

others at Planned Parenthood, Urbana.

Rich Sanders, George Williams, and Larry Bunting working Monday morning!

Slowly - but Surely!

What a difference new carpet will make!

JOIN US Monday 5-9pm and Tuesday 5-9pm to remove carpet and paint!

For the first time a study on the entire Book of Revelation will starting in mid September 2015 through May 2016. Menʼs Bible Study Fellowship will start September 14th, 6:45pm, at First Baptist Church of Savoy. There is a program for kids 1st grade through High School. Womenʼs Bible Study Fellowship will start September 15th, 9:10am, at First Christian Church in Champaign. There is a childrenʼs program birth through preschool. This is an excellent FREE opportunity for the whole family to study through a book of the Bible together every week!

Starting on September 23rd, 40 Days For Life will be peacefully praying outside the Champaign/ Urbana Planned Parenthood facility. Through this ministry many, many lives have been saved as God opens doors for conversations with those going into the clinic for abortions. It may seem uncomfortable, but we need to challenge our comfort zone and save a life!Sign up online at: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c084eada629abfc1-40days

Monday Night 5-9:00pmTuesday Night 5-9:00pmCarpet removal and painting at the church. " New carpet installation " " " " begins " " " " Wednesday " " " " " morning!

There is an Overseers Meeting on Wednesday night at 7:30pm. Here the Deacons and Elders will address the work and direction of the church in the past 6 weeks and into the next 6 months.

Meeting Friday night at 8:00pm. If you need prayer or desire to discuss an issue with the Elders please contact them to make an appointment (bhenkikson@parkland.edu)

Isaiah: The King and His Glory “Despair. Godʼs Glory. Renewal”9/27/15 Pastor Jason Schifo

Introduction:Eli Wiesel Dietrich Bonhoeffer“When all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit with every available weapon against the flesh.”

Exposition: Isaiah 40:27-31" We Despair" Isaiah 40:27" Genesis 25-35" Isaiah 2:5, Isaiah 40:5" Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 40:28" Galatians 4:9, Isaiah 40:21" "" God Intervenes in Glory" Isaiah 40:28-29" Isaiah 40:21 " (The same phrase)

" God Renews His People" Isaiah 40:30-31" 2 Corinthians 12:9-10" Philippians 3:13" Martin Luther

Our weekly newsletter that comes out on Tuesday contains a copy of sermon scripture outline along with any quotes and references. It is my hope that this helps you in reflection on the work that God did through his Word. Each outline is broken down into the introduction and exposition to highlight that we are a church that takes great care to exposit the Word.

Monday Tuesday ! ! ! Carpet Removal and Painting 5-9pm

Tuesday ! 9/29! Womenʼs Bible Study Fellowship" " " " 9:10am First Christian Church, Champaign

! ! ! ! Community Groups " " " " All Community Groups will be meeting to paint " " " " and remove carpet at church. Please consider " " " " helping!

Wednesday 9/30! Youth Group 6:00pm (Location TBA) " " " "Thursday ! 10/1" 40 Days For Life Prayer 1-2:00pm" " " " 302 Stoughton St. Champaign, Illinois

" " " " Worship Practice 7:30pm! ! ! ! (Location TBA)Friday ! 10/2! 40 Days For Life Prayer 1-2:00pm" " " " 302 Stoughton St. Champaign, Illinois

Saturday ! 10/3! Act Like Men Coffee 7:00amSunday ! 10/4! Christian Education 9:30-10:30am" " " " Gospel Life with Jerry Unger" " " " " " " " Godʼs Prophets with Bruce Henrikson" " " " " " " " Precepts Upon Precepts Womenʼs ! ! ! ! Study"! ! ! ! Sr. High School Jake Barrett" " " " Jr. High School Ronda Ekberg" " " "" " " " Childrenʼs Church 10:45am" " " " Worship Gathering 10:45am" " " " Isaiah 41" " " " “The Truth of God in a Sea of Lies” " " " " Pastor Jason" " " "" " " " AWANA 6:00pm " " " " " "

Bridges is a curriculum developed by Crescent Project that is meant to introduce Christians to Islam and pave the way for building relationships with the Muslims in your community.Christians have responded to Muslims in many ways, but all too often, without the compassion that characterized Jesus. Bridges seeks to replace fear and intimidation with love and gentle boldness, reshaping the way Christians view and respond to their Muslim neighbors.Bridges is one-of-a-kind because it focuses on similarities, not differences. Christianity and Islam are not the same, but they are similar. You can learn how to take similar concepts in Christianity and Islam, and build a bridge.

Bridges meets you where you are. The teaching found in Bridges is easy to understand even if you donʼt have much prior knowledge of Islam. The material is also valuable to those seeking to build on what they already know about Muslims.Bridges is practical and biblical. Bridges allows you to gain biblical insight into Islamic history and Muslim beliefs, while providing useful next steps and stories that help you put the teaching into practice.

When: Tuesday October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th! 6:30-7:45pm with Darla WilsonWhere: CEFCM Worship CenterCost: $10 As always if the cost is an issue please " come, attend and we will care for the cost.

Prayer Retreatmini Where: Lake in the Woods Park

When: October 17th 9am to 12pm (Lunch provided afterwards)We will be having our first “mini” prayer retreat at Lake in the Woods park where we will pray, seek God, and together see what He is saying to us. What comes out of this will impact the church in the months to come.

We will be using a book that Pastor Jason and Jan Piasecki recently read, “Divine Strongholds” by Terry Terkyl. If you would like a copy (encouraged) please call the church office or see Jan. The donation is $10 per book. We will also have some scheduled coffee times to gather, pray and discuss the book.

This past Sunday Kay Elmer, the Helbling Family (Dave and Laura), the Elliott Family (Matt and Jamie) and the Vohs Family (Devon and Sandi) attended the New Member Luncheon and indicated their desire to become members of CEFCM.

As listed in our bylaws, their names are to be posted to the congregation for 2 weeks in the event that there is something that the Elders missed as we discussed membership with these families and individuals. If you have a concern please contact one of the Elders.

New Members

Weekly Bible Reading