Dear Faith Community Church Family,
Reconciled in Christ, to be blameless before the Father. Or, in the language of Romans, vessels to showcase God’s glory. As Pastor Rhett returns to our Captivated with Christ series in Colossians this Sunday, he’ll explore more of this idea of how Christ reconciled us to God in Colossians 1:21-23. I want us to ponder this question: what is the goal of Christ’s reconciliation? When we are made right with God, what is the point of it all?
When we are fully glorified before God’s sight, we will have many dimensions to our glory. Perfected in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. Freed from all sin, misery, and decay. To use a more concrete picture, we are like trophies that God will show off to the rest of perfected creation. He will use us to show off the power of His redemption. He can make even those corrupted in and out by sin into fully glorified and spotless sons and daughters. No trace or stain or worry of rebellion anymore. And He shows us off to tell everything everywhere that He is the One who did it.
Click here to access the livestream for this Sunday’s worship service (9:30 am).
Want to listen to our worship songs before Sunday morning? Find them on our Spotify playlist here.
Saturday Men’s Bible Study: Saturday, October 17 (8:00 a.m.; Larry’s house)
Larry is back in town and will lead the Saturday Men’s Bible Study at his home at 641 Hampton Course in West Chicago. We will continue to work through Sinclair Ferguson’s book Union with Christ.
Moving Help Needed: THIS Saturday, October 17 at 12:30pm
Calling able bodies and hands! We need a crew to help Joanne Laning to move this Saturday afternoon. Contact Tim Wierenga f you wish to help!
Faith Nations Fellowship Launched and Ongoing Dinner Need
In case you missed it, our church plant, Faith Nations Fellowship, had its first service this past Sunday afternoon. Led by Lawrence Owinya, the service was a great opportunity to hear about what God wishes to do among the diaspora community around us. Check out the Faith Nations website here and sign up for the monthly newsletter here (scroll down to “Sign Up for the Monthly Newsletter”).
Faith Nations is also seeking some assistance with providing food for after the service on Sunday afternoons. Please contact the church office if you would like to assist with providing part of the potluck dinner.
Blanket Ministry will meet November 9th (10:30 am; Rm 7)
Feel free to bring a handiwork project to work on and share with someone in need of comfort.
Choir Practice (Wednesday, October 21, 6:30pm)
This month’s choir practice will take place on October 21 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. Choir will sing in the worship service on Sunday, October 25.
Self-Defense Class for Women: Saturday, October 17th (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Natalie Wierenga will lead a self-defense class for the ladies on Saturday, October 17th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the Mission Center. Whether you are new to self-defense or have prior experience, and regardless of physical ability, ladies ages 12 and older are invited to attend. Be sure to invite friends and neighbors to join you to learn more about the ministry of our church.
Oak and Willow Contra Dance: Friday, October 23 at 7:00pm
Join us for contra dancing (like square dancing without a square). No partner required. 18 and up invited to attend. Suggested donation of $7 at the door.
Women’s Outreach Event: Community, Cider, Craft (October 24; 10:00am-Noon)
Come enjoy the fall with fellowship, warm cider, and a craft session at the West Chicago ARC Center (201 W. National), hosted by our women’s ministry. Invite friends, family, and neighbors!
Prayer Requests and Praises
Barb Crabtree: Please pray for Barb, who is recovering from a fall.
Ray Bebee: Pray that the Lord would give strength and hope to Laura and Ray as he continues chemotherapy treatments.
Owinya Family: Continue to pray for wisdom regarding Simple’s educational plans.
Kelly (Daughter of Ernie and Donna Siefert): Please pray for comfort following the passing of Kelly’s husband, Dan Carlson.
Amy Rhody: Pray for physical strength and for her pacemaker lead to continue to work.
Joanne Klingberg: Pray for relief and healing for her back following a fall.
With grace,
Pastor Jonathan