Pre-Easter Series: Spiritual Transformation

A major theme of the Bible is how people who have had a genuine experience of God through faith in Jesus change. We are not only to be informed about the truth of God, nor are we to be merely conformed to certain behaviors that are deemed acceptable and shun ones which are not, we are to be transformed from the inside out so that we increasingly resemble the type of person Jesus Himself was.
In the weeks leading up to Easter Pastor Steve, and Daryl on one Sunday, will be speaking about this process. There will be sermons on what is to be our goal, what do we do when we fail to meet our goal, how to train ourselves to live as God would like and what we need to do to battle those things which fight against us as we seek to be like Christ.
God leaves us here after we have received His salvation, in part, so that we will begin to live now like we will live in heaven forever. It is a struggle and requires persevering effort, but God aids us as we go and progress is wonderful to experience. We are looking forward to how God will use this series in our lives. Come join us in the adventure.

Holy Week
On Saturday, March 31 our church will once again host the Community Easter Egg hunt. The Prairie Central Boys and Girls Club co-sponsors this event. It begins in our sanctuary where an Easter message is given along with instructions for the “hunt.” Many activities are also offered in our Youth Center. Towards the end of that lunch will be offered by people from our church who are planning to go on a mission trip this summer (either to New York City or Guatemala). Come enjoy the fun spectacle and stay for lunch.
The Deacons and Pastors are working on something for Maundy Thursday (April 5) to commemorate and help us to participate in the inauguration of communion. And, on Friday, April 6, we will join with other churches in Fairbury to have a Cross Walk. Details will be coming, but this will give each of us a chance to get a taste of what it was like on that most crucial day of history.
Then, early Easter morning we will gather at Graceland Cemetery to start our Easter in a similar place to where the first Easter started. This service is led by our youth and is followed by a delicious breakfast back at the Youth Center.

Easter Experience
On Easter, April 8, our church will offer an Easter Experience called THE THORN. This will include live songs with video of portrayals of the events being sung about by video; live dramas about people affected by Jesus; and, a sermon explaining how great God’s love and power available to us all. We will have two worship services to serve you and all those you invite to this outstanding time, at 8:30 and 10 am.
Please pray for all involved in our services during this special time of year and for those you might invite to experience it with you.