Starting Sunday, July 5, our Sunday morning worship services will now be held at 9 am and 10:30 am. Those wishing to attend are reminded they should call 217/241-8425 by Friday evening to schedule you and your family for one of the services. We will now be allowing 75 to attend each service. We are…

Yes! VBS is still on for this summer! Families will gather around the theme “And God Said…” exploring the power and truth of God’s Word. VBS will be a bit different this year as we work to meet together safely during this pandemic. Instead of attending five sessions of VBS, families will choose just one…

Beginning Sunday, June 14, we will have three services on Sunday morning. The schedule will be 9, 10 and 11 am. Each service will be about 35-40 minutes in length. Many familiar parts of the liturgy will return, however, congregational singing will not yet return because of health guidelines. To help schedule, please call the…

The Household Altar: Daily Devotion to the Word and Prayer In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Readings (Family members may take turns reading the Scripture): Sun, 3/29 ….………………….. John 8:42-59 Mon, 3/30..……………….…… Genesis 22:1-14 Tue, 3/31…………………….. Hebrews 9:11-15 Wed, 4/1..………………….. Psalm 143 Thu, 4/2……………………..…

The Household Altar: Daily Devotion to the Word and Prayer In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Readings (Family members may take turns reading the Scripture): Sun, 3/22 ….………………….. John 6:1-15 Mon, 3/23..……………….…… Exodus 16:2-21 Tue, 3/24…………………….. Galatians 4:21-31 Wed, 3/25..………………….. Psalm 132:8-18 Thu, 3/26……………………..…

Generosity Thoughts John 6:5b ~ “Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?’ ” Of course, Jesus knows the answer to that question. Jesus knows how He means to care for His people. The Lord provided, and He is still providing. This knowledge frees us for generosity…

Friends in Christ, It seems change comes upon us each and every day. With the revelations that have come in the past week, along with the recommendations of federal, state, and local leaders, the decision has been made to cancel all worship services for at least the next two weeks. This includes all Sunday and…

For the next 2 weeks 3/15 and 3/22, there will be no formal fellowship time after service. This means no donuts or coffee. Families are welcome to visit after service but there will be no refreshments. For the next 2 weeks 3/18 & 3/25, there will be no Lenten suppers before the service. Men’s breakfast…

It has been decided to cancel the community senior luncheon which was to be held on Wednesday, March 25. We regret we have to do this, but we feel this is in the best interest of the community.

Sun, 3/15…… 9:00 a.m. – Divine Service 10:30 a.m. – Sunday School 11:30 a.m. – Mid-Month meal 4:45 p.m. – 7th Grade Catechesis Mon, 3/16…… Noon – Luncheon Bible Class 3:30 p.m. – Blood Drive 5:30 p.m. – Preschool “He and Me Night” Tues, 3/17……. 7:00 p.m. – Board Meetings 8:00 p.m. – Board of…