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December 2015
Wednesday, December 2nd the Sisters-in-Christ will
be meeting at The Annex in LaHarpe for a Christ-
mas Dinner Party at 6:30 p.m. Reservations have
been made for the dinner, but ladies, you are wel-
come to come for the party after the meal.
Sisters-in-Christ meet quarterly for a time of fellow-
ship, learning, praying, and just having a good time
together. Snacks, encouragement and rejoicing are
shared each time these Sisters gather. Would you
like to be a part of this group? Please contact Diana
Mohr and let her know you are interested. All ladies
are invited to come and bring a friend.
You’ve heard much about a
Packing Party over the last 2-3
months. Do you know the re-
sults? 135 boxes were packed
for Operation Christmas Child!
Way to go BCC families! That’s
double what you have packed in the past years. Not
only did you double the number of boxes, you had
a great time doing it! There are pictures to show
just that!
Continue to pray for those
kids receiving the boxes and
keep your eyes open for
items to include next year.
It’s never too early to catch a
sale.
I ns ide t h i s i ss ue :
● Praise & prayer p.2
● Matt’s Testimony p. 3
● Thank You p. 3
● More from Moore p.4
● Dec. Volunteers p.5
● Calendar p. 6
● Bits & Pieces p. 7
● Youth News p. 7
● Stud Talk for Men p.7
A Tree Lot Christmas is a
“Christmas celebration
that will fill all with the ev-
erlasting hope of the
Lord..... Vibrant songs
that deliver the truth of
God’s word and ... a group of kids selling trees
outside of Mr. Carmichael’s toy store to raise
money for children in need. Join the adventure as
these compassionate and fun-loving kids demon-
strate the powerful love of Christ to the greedy
Mr. Carmichael and invite him into the family of
God.”
The kids have been practicing since October and
are ready to share with you, their family and
friends “what it means to revel in God’s love,
grow in our faith, and share His everlasting truth
with others.” Be sure to come!
Parents, do you have kids 4 years to 6th grade?
Would you like to have a day to clean or shop or
wrap gifts without those kids around? There is a
place for them to come - and it’s FREE!
Saturday, December 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
church, kids will be
well super- vised and
having lots of fun!
There will be games,
crafts, cookie bak-
ing & decorating, a movie, Christmas books to
read, and LUNCH! You may drop your kiddos off
at any time and pick them up no later than 4 p.m.
Questions? Contact Rachael by text or call at
309.333.5104 or email at [email protected].
Praise:
Darilyn Coleman re-
covery
McKensey Green re-
covery
Steven Bell-
sentencing was fewer
years than expected
One Family One Pur-
pose fundraisers
Packing Party for Operation Christmas
Child
Prayer:
Bev Lovell-to walk more & encourage-
ment. Now at Assisted Living.
One Family One Purpose building pro-
jects in Illinois-for crews, safety
Carole Crum-recov from broken hip
Cindy Snyder - health
Faith Post - adjusting to health issue
Those persecuted by ISIS
Evela Elrod - health
Bernie & Sally - health
The families of Carol McClintock, Donna
Reeder
Julie Dombo - recovery
Ed Lionberger-weakness
Tony & Donna Newton
Bonnie McFarland
USA government & leaders
Freedom of Religion
Unsaved family & friends
Defunding Planned Parenthood
Cancer:
Calvin Kuehl
Tony Freeman
Cale Hartrick
Brenda Powell-Allen
Shelby Kite - chemo pill for 1 yr.-
Don Pierce
Becky McBride (B Wheatley’s g-ma)
Active Military:
Casey Stroble; Ty Huston; Shawn
McElyea; T.J. Menn, Devin Dornbush
Missions of the Month:
Good News Productions, International
Haitian Missions
Christian Radio Stations KMDY 90.1FM,
KAYP 89.9FM, WGCA 88.5FM
One Family One Purpose
Burnside Beacon
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Staff:
Mark Nichols, Preaching Minister
217.357.4753
Brigham Dion, Youth Minister
217.219.2109 cell
Rachael Moore, Children’s Director
309.333.5104 cell
Debby Schmitz, Secretary
Elders:
Wayne Caparoon 217.755.4378
Mark Pettit 309.333.2961
Wayne Humphrey 217.659.7691
Matthew Churchill 309.221.6610
Office Contact:
217.746.3571 [email protected]
www.burnsidechristian.org
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday Services:
Sunday School 8:30 a.m.
Worship & Jr. Church 9:45 a.m.
9th-12th grade Youth Group 6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays:
6th-8th grade Youth Group 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays:
Can Do Kids - 3:30-5:00 p.m.
(September-April afterschool except
December & January plus transporta-
tion provided from school)
Nov. Attendance
11/1 SS ................ 122
Church ......... 219
11/8 SS ................ 123
Church ......... 218
11/15 SS .................. na
Church ......... 232
11/22 SS ................ 105
Church ......... 188
Find treasurer’s reports in
the bulletin or pick-up a
monthly report in the
fellowship hall.
Faith isn’t about knowing all of the right stuff or obeying a list of rules. It’s something more, something more costly because it involves being present and making a sacrifice.
Perhaps that’s why Jesus is sometimes called Immanuel -- “God with us.” I think that’s what God had in mind, for Jesus to be present, to just be with us. It’s also what he has in mind for us when it comes to other people. -- Bob Goff, Love Does
The Elders at Burnside Christian Church have been asked to share their testimonies with you. Over the next 4 months, you will hear from each of them. Matthew Churchill shares his testimony this month.
While there was a time in my life when I went to
church and knew some of the correct “church” an-
swers, I was never truly committed to Christ. After
graduating from high school, I stopped going to
church altogether and decided to live a life that I
never intended to live. While I could go into detail
about the way I was living, none of that matters any-
more because thankfully, that is not where my story
ends.
Everything changed when I finally realized that I
needed Jesus. Once I finally got the courage to at-
tend church again, I was greeted with open arms.
One couple in particular took the time to love me.
They taught me many things but most importantly
they pointed me to Jesus.
When confronted with the truth of Scripture, I saw
how God had been faithful throughout His word and
in my life as well. I decided to submit to Him. James
4:8 tells us that if we draw near to God, He will draw
near to us. Not only that, but no matter how far we
try to flee from God, we always have the opportunity
to repent and come back to Him.
I am not saying that my struggles aren’t still there. In
fact, I battle daily with my former self. The difference
is that God now fuels me and not my past. Only
through Christ can we truly overcome our sin and
the things that weigh us down. I hope that you too
have experienced the freedom that can only be
found in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us,
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation
has come. The old is gone, the new is here!”
December 2015
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Thank you to our church family at Burnside
Christian Church for the outpouring of love that
you have shown to our family. The prayers for a
healthy delivery for Meghan and Aurora and the
continued prayers for Aurora as she dealt with
high bilirubin (jaundice) levels were so greatly
appreciated. We have also really enjoyed the
prepared and delivered meals! Thank you to eve-
ryone who has helped us out in this way.
Many Thanks, The Wibbells
Dear Friends,
From the first day I was home I started receiv-
ing cards and letters from my church family. It
brightened every day.
I got notes and jokes and assurances that they
were praying for my recovery.
I’m recovering fine just waiting on TIME for the
bone to heal.
Thanks to all of you. Sincerely, Carole (Crum)
Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply ap-
preciated and gratefully acknowledged. “The
blessings that flowed thru God’s people has
touched our lives and we’ll be forever grateful.
Carol had many ups & downs but God used you
to meet our families many needs at every turn.
Your compassion & prayers have blessed us!
Thank you, Larry & Diana (McClintock)
Briana Wheatley says thanks very much for all
your prayers. She appreciates them very much.
She is doing well and enjoying her teaching.
Sharon Wheatley via a phone call with Briana
Burnside Beacon
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Keep Christ in
“Christ”mas
This Christmas season can be filled with Christ or can be filled with so many other dis-
tractions. Your to do list is a mile long, which can include shopping, wrapping presents, decorating, baking/cooking, holiday parties and much more. As parents we set the tone in our homes to place Christ in our presence. Here are a few ideas to keep Christ at the center of the holidays.
Moving Nativity
Start this tradition 12-14 days before Christ-mas. When you start depends on how many figu-rines your nativity set includes. The empty manger is placed under the Christmas tree. Each day hide one of the figures and have the children find it. After it has been found, place it in the manger and talk about the importance of each figurine and how it fits into the Christmas story. The first thing your kids will open Christmas morning is a wrapped baby Jesus to remind them that Jesus is the greatest gift we could ever receive!
Watch a movie to remember the life of
Christ
Everyone loves a movie night! Grab the kiddos, pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and snuggle up to-gether on the couch. There are several good films that focus on the birth, death and life of Christ. I rec-ommend Jesus of Nazareth, the film, Jesus, or for mature audiences, The Passion of the Christ. Or for a change, watch Ben Hur, a movie that begins with Jesus’ birth and ends with His death and tells the story of a man who was transformed by Jesus’ for-giveness and love.
By watching movies that focus on other aspects of the life of Jesus, the Christmas celebration of His birth is put into proper perspective. This can be an excellent opportunity to talk to your children about why Christ came in the form of a baby. Another key to this fun night is to pray before the show for your child’s heart and mind to understand God’s plan for us through Jesus.
Use decorations to show the life of Jesus
Christmas is a time that usually emphasizes the birth of Jesus, but decorations can also celebrate the remainder of His life on earth. In addition to the basic nativity set, angels and stars, you may want to include crosses and verses that talk about the life of Christ. If you search online for free printable Christian symbols, you can find an abun-dance of symbols to print, color and cut out to hang on your tree, fireplace and/or walls. These symbols are a reminder of Jesus and who He is and what He has done for us!
Read the Christmas Story
After finding Jesus and unwrapping Him to be placed in the manger, try reading the account of Jesus’ birth before opening presents. It can be found in the Gospel book of Luke 2:1-20. Read-ing directly for God’s word has the power to trans-form our hearts and minds!
Attend the Christmas Eve Service
Each year our church has a special Christmas Eve celebration. You can make it a part of your family Christmas tradition to attend this special time. This service is filled with familiar Christmas songs, partaking communion and reading from God’s word. It is shorter than a typical church service, but filled with impactful emotion to focus on Jesus; the reason for the season!
Christmas Eve Service
6:30 p.m.
Hear a shepherd’s monologue about that
first Christmas when the angel
appeared to him.
A family service, no child care will be
available.
December 2015 Volunteers
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DATE MEDITATIONS PRAISE CHURCH CLEANERS NURSERY
Dec. 6 Matt Churchill Brumbaugh
Week of Dec. 7-11: Dennis &
Sharon Pettit, Mark & Lindsay
Nichols, Mike & Toni Carlisle
SS: Gladys Huston 0-2 yrs: Tera & Madison Cole 2-3 yrs: Kim Deitrich & Megan Doyle
Dec. 13 Jim Jefferson Pettit
Week of Dec. 14-18: Brian &
Sherry Bliss, Alfred & Gladys Hus-
ton, Shane & Rachael Moore
SS: Christmas Program/No Nursery 0-2 yrs: Sara & Aubrey King 2-3 yrs: Amanda & Kelsey Grotts
Dec. 20 Mel Roth New
Week of Dec. 20-25: Chris &
Darcy Adams, Doug & Michelle
Jacob, Tami Carroll, Gail Schulte
SS: Diana Shults 0-2 yrs: Brooke Lafrenz, Pam Jefferson 2-3 yrs: Chelle & Brianna Grotts
Dec. 27 Doug Jacob Chelsie
Week of Dec. 27-Jan. 1: David
Pettit, Diana Shults, Janie Long,
Herman & Barb Hanks, Brigham &
Jamie Dion
SS: Donna Kleopfer 0-2 yrs.: Pat Briscoe & Tami Carroll 2-3 yrs: Amelia Russell & Amy Eddings
MONDAYS 5-6 P.M.
7 Cassie Grotts
14 Michelle Jacob
21 Caparoons
28 Darcy Adams
WEDNESDAYS 10 A.M.—12 P.M.
2 Hollie Hutchins
9 Pam Jefferson
16 Wilma Snyder
23 Sharon Wheatley
30 Toni Carlisle
Food Pantry Volunteers ELDERS LEADING PRAYER TIME:
1st Sunday: Mark Pettit
2nd
Sunday: Wayne Caparoon
3rd
Sunday: Wayne Humphrey
4th Sunday: Wayne Caparoon
DOOR GREETERS:
Front: Robert & Jane Menn
Sanctuary: Wayne & Barb
Caparoon
JR. CHURCH VOLUNTEERS:
Jenny Quesenberry
Melinda Smith
Carol Lemley
Melissa Kerr
MUSICIANS:
Kathy Brumbaugh
COMMUNION PREPARER:
Linda Jacob
COFFEE MINISTRY:
Jane Menn
SERVERS:
Kevin Driskell
Kyle Adams
Bob Lemley
Jacob Deitrich
Larry Smith
Junior Hitz
Al Frakes
Todd Grotts
COMMUNION @ MONTEBELLO NURSING
HOME 2ND
& 4TH
SUNDAYS: Bob Eddings
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sign up to prepare
communion in
2016 at the table in
the fellowship hall.
1
Ladies Bible Study
9:30 am
2 Sisters-in-Christ
Christmas Party 6:30 Teen Study 7am
Study @ Esther’s
5:30
Jr Hi MYM 6:15
3
4 5
NO Men’s
Breakfast
6
Christmas Practice
11:30
Sr Hi MYM 6:15
Board Mtg 5 pm
7
Elders Mtg
6:30 pm
8
Ladies Bible Study
9:30 am
9 Jr Hi MYM 6:15
Teen Bible Study 7am
Ladies Study @
Esther’s 5:30
Work day at LaHarpe
Nursing Home 10am
10
11
12
Dress Rehearsal 9:-11 am
13
Christmas Program
8:30am
Sr Hi MYM 6:15
14
15
Ladies Bible Study
9:30 am
16 Teen Bible
Study 7am
Ladies Study @
Esther’s 5:30
Jr Hi MYM 6:15
Beacon deadline
17
18
19
Kids’ Day Out
9-4 at the church
20
Sr Hi MYM 6:15
Christmas Party
21
22
Ladies Bible Study
9:30 am
23
24
Christmas Eve Service
6:30
25
26
27
28
31
29 30
Sundays 6pm with Kevin Deitrich/
Nichols
Tues. 5:30pm with Brian Bliss
Wed. 7pm with Hutchins or 6pm with
Nelson’s at the church
Jr. Hi MYM and Teen Bible Study will not meet
Dec. 23 & 30. Sr. Hi MYM will not meet Dec. 27.
Ladies Study at Esther’s will not meet Dec. 23 &
30
December 2015
2-Kyle Smith 3-Zach Schulte, Miles Lafrenz, Pam Jefferson 4-Junior Hitz, Jenny Quesenberry 7-Larry McClintock 9-Susie Schulte 10-Mike Carlisle 13-Gracyn Whitaker 14-Laura Thomas 15-Skye Hjellming 17-Mary Jo Scanlan 18-Frank Hutchins, Brayden Carroll, Ryan Adams
19-Kathy Brumbaugh 20-Becky Smith 23-Dylan Adams, Rachael Moore 24-David Pettit 30-Lawrence Derks, Kory King 31-Calvin Quesenberry
12-Gene & Sharon Wheatley 16-Mel & LaRae Roth 19-Alfred & Gladys Huston 20-Mark & Allison Jacob 22-Brian & Sherry Bliss, Keith & Heather Mohr 24-Bob & Peggy Lemley 27-Herman & Barb Hanks, Terry & Janie Long, Mark & Lindsay Nichols 30-Mike & Toni Carlisle
December 2015
Area Men’s Fellowship will not
meet in December.
Men’s PK Breakfast will not
meet in December
Beacon deadline for Jan. issue is Wed.,Dec. 16
Food Pantry suggestions for December are
dish soap, cleaning products (sink, tub/shower,
stool, floor), bleach
Workday at LaHarpe Nursing Home every 2nd
Wednesday. Meet about 10:00 a.m.
Parents-Kids -- Christmas Program DRESS RE-
HEARSAL is Saturday, December 12, 9-11 a.m.
PLEASE BE PRESENT!
Sr Hi MYM is youth group for 9th-12th graders
meeting on Sundays at 6:15 p.m. Will not meet
Sun., December 27.
Jr Hi MYM is youth group for 5th-8th grades
meeting on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. Will not
meet Wed., December 23 & 30.
Teen Bible Study for all 6th-12th graders meets
before school on Wednesdays at 723 S. Washing-
ton, Carthage. Study will meet December 2,9, and
16. No meeting December 23 & 30. See you next
on January 6, 2016.
Christmas Party for
Sr. Hi. MYM on Sun., Dec. 20, 6:15 p.m.
Jr. Hi. MYM on Wed., Dec. 16, 6:15 p.m.
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No Sunday School Classes on December 13
because of the Christmas Program.
Quarterly Board Meeting is Sun., December
6 at 5 p.m. 2016 Proposed Budget among other
items on the agenda.
Ladies Study Group meeting at Esther’s
home will not meet Wed., December 23 or 30.
Did You Know? Mason Roth is a part of the
Student Leadership at Campus Students for
Christ at WIU.
Printy Funeral Home will host “A Time to Re-
member,” a service which is dedicated to the
memory of loved ones deceased, on Sat., Dec.
12th at 7 p.m. at the Warsaw location of Printy
Funeral Home. This service is open to the public
to help people deal with the grief that can be
experienced during the holiday season.
Stud Talk for Men - Turning Macho into Man-
hood with Dr. Lew Sterrett
“The stallion is one of the most majestic and capa-
ble creatures alive and is recognized world-wide
for its strength and passion. Using this picture, Dr.
Lew Sterrett will work with his three stallions to
teach on the topic of male responsibility, potential
and influence….Each of these four chapters in this
series will be illustrated by horse and trainer.
1) Male Foundations-learn how to establish
young men on solid footing. Understand the
physical, relation & territorial drives of men.
2) Attitude is Everything-...turning angry defiant
behavior into cooperative partnership & award
winning performance.
3) Growing Strong-unique tensions & exercis-
es...Learn how to embrace the training & re-
sponsibilities that produce men.
4) Act Like Men-is testosterone a blessing or
curse?
This video is found in the church library.
Burnside Christian Church
2088 E. County Road 2110
Burnside, IL 62330-4019
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when Christmas is over. The more you
use it, the better it gets. We are not responsible for
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pour spout for liberal use where needed.
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here, please see our big General Catalog (The
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