December’s Collection - Maintenance Fund - This fund pays for the daily operations of the church. After reviewing the expenses from the last couple of years, the suggested amount per person for maintenance fees is $400

Sunday, 12/17

• Bro. Randy Mogler (Washington) will be with us for the morning service.
• Lunch Provided by Robey & Angie Shuck and Dustin & Mandy Hodel

Wednesday, 12/20 - “The Light” Prairie Chorister/Youth Choir Christmas Programs

Peoria Rescue Ministries is in need of winter coats, hats and gloves. If you have used but nice winter coats that you no longer need, we will be placing collection boxes at the Southern exits starting December 24th  for a few weeks.  Thank you in advance!

Ladies' Coffee Save the Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 9:00-10:30am at the Fellowship Hall. More information to come but the committee would like you to have the date for your calendars.

Looking Ahead

• Saturday, January 27th - Benefit for Dustin Hodel - More details to come later.

National Church

• Sarasota Church January 27 Meal and Commemoration on January 27 - On January 27, 2024, the Sarasota Church will have been assembling in our present church for fifty years. We would like to extend an invitation to all who have worshiped with us at any time during the last fifty years to join in an evening of fellowship, remembrance, and thankfulness for God’s goodness. We invite everyone to worship with us on Sunday also.  Please reply to Bro. Bill Stoller if you plan to attend on Saturday evening at 309-231-3663.
• 2024 Cultivating Connections Marriage Conference will be February 2nd-3rd in Rittman, OH hosted by ACCFS. The theme is Knowing God in Marriage and registration is required. More information as well as registration can be found at www.accounseling.org/marriageconference2024 .
•  ABIDE: 3 Week Discipleship Training - will be May 11-31, 2024 in Peachtree City, GA. Intentional time to cultivate your discipleship to Jesus and be equipped with the tools to invite others to be His disciples.  For more information, go to https://accounseling.org/abide-3-week-discipleship-training/
• AC Central
• The Incarnation - Around the Table
• Tech & Kids Part 2 - Breaking Bread
• Apologetics Conference - Talks are available on Past Events

Other Ways to Learn and Serve

• Perspective Class at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall starting in January. https://perspectives.org/courses/goodfieldil-s24/