Northwest Christian Church

Decatur, Illinois

 

Northwest Christian Church

1306 N Stanley Ave

Decatur, IL 62536

217.429.4278

February - March Information

 

Contribution Statements: Your end of the year contribution statements are in the church office for you to pick up if you need them.

 

God’s Shelter of Love - Hearts of Love: Take one of the hearts and purchase a gift card from Wal-Mart or a grocery store or donate cash for the amount on the heart. Return the heart with your gift to the Missions Team Leaders, Gerald and Dorothy Greenlee.

 

Oak Grove Partnership Meeting, March 14th, 6:00pm: Join us in the connection  center as we discuss some ideas to continue ministering and reaching out to our neighbors at Oak Grove. To attend this meeting you can call the church office (429-4278) or email (nwcchurch@comcast.net). 

 

Membership Class: On Sunday, March 4th, we will be offering our membership class. Join us during the Sunday School hour (9:00) as we explore the mission, vision and values of Northwest Christian Church. Call the church office (429-4278) to sign up for this 45 minute class.

 

Holy  Week Class: On Monday, April 2nd, Steve Higgs will be teaching a class on the week Jesus lived leading up to the resurrection. See how He interacted with his disciples, understand His trials and crucifixion, walk through His celebration of the Passover with His followers. This class will be at 6:00pm. Call the church office (429.4278) to sign up.

Elderberries: The Elderberries will be meeting again on the third Wednesday of the month starting in March. Meet us at Hometown Buffet on March, 21st at 11:00am for food, fun and fellowship. All are welcome to join us for lunch!

 

Celebrate Recovery:  The Psalmist promises that when you cry out to God, He will: Lift you up out of the slimy pit; Set your feet on a rock; Give you a new place to stand; Put a new song in your heart; Use your pit so that others will “see and trust God”. God is drawn to broken people. (Psalm 107:13-14) Celebrate Recovery - Sunday Nights at 6pm.

 

Baby Bottle Campaign: This is a very fun and simple way to help the New Life Pregnancy Center. Please take home one or more baby bottles (located in the foyer and at the office door entrance) and put them in a prominent place. Every time you see them, please take a moment to pray for the mothers and their babies. You can put your loose change, bills, or a check in the bottles. Please return the bottles to the church by March 18.

 

Joseph Sermon Series: Starting on Sunday, March 4th, we are going to explore the topics of learning to forgive, living well where God has you, and leading with integrity. Please join me in reading his story as we lead up to this series, it can be found in Genesis 37-50.