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“God’s People Revealing the Love of Christ”
                       February 2010

Attention:
Kriebel Fellowship Hall & Kitchen as well as the hall to the
elevator will be closed for tile
replacement February 22-March 13, 2010! All
meetings etc. will be located in other areas of
church or cancelled depending on organization.

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Valentine Dinner
Friday February 12
6:00 pm
Three Course Meal
$10/person
Invite a Friend!
Sign Up Sheet at Welcome Center
Sponsored by ABY

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Elliott Avenue Baptist Church 501 W. Elliott Avenue Springfield, IL 62702 Phone: 217-528-2983
Dial-A-Devotion/Fax: 217-528-1111   www.elliottchurch.org E-mail: elliottchurch@sbcglobal.net



Roger's Ramblings,

Roger Jackson             Throughout the month of January we have been studying REVIVAL and FIRE in
the scripture and what that means for our church.  First, the word "revival" comes from
the root word "revive" which means "to bring back to life, to impart new health to life, to
restore to use, to restore the validity or effectiveness of something, to renew"
(American Heritage Dictionary).  So, "revival" means "the act of reviving, or the
condition of being revived".  Revival can not happen for a church if the revival does not happen within
an individual.  A revival for a church becomes a personal thing, because a revival begins in a person's
heart.  Like a fire within us, it spreads to other people.  It is contagious!

            Throughout scripture we see examples of revival, people on fire for God and that fire spreading
to others.  With the life of Moses, we see literal fire at the burning bush when God calls Moses to lead
the Israelites.  After Moses finally accepts the task and confronts Pharaoh, we see spiritual fire as the
Israelites put their faith in God and trust Moses to lead them out of Egypt.  The prophet Ezekiel had a
vision of a valley of dry bones—dead, dismembered, and scattered, much like God's people.  God
called Ezekiel to preach His word to the bones, and the bones came together and were made alive
again as Ezekiel obediently spoke God's word.  Nehemiah believed God would do what he said.  Even
in the face of opposition, Nehemiah took God at His word.  One man's ruthless confession started a
tidal wave of revival.  In the New Testament we find several more examples of revival, especially in the
book of Acts as we read about the beginning of the church.  Peter stood up and preached to the crowd;
he told them about Jesus and pleaded with them to be saved.  On that day about 3,000 were added to
the church and more would continue to be added daily.

            On January 10th I shared some of what I believe God would have Elliott do through 2010.  Here
are those thoughts once again:

  1. I believe God wants Elliott to be a shining light on Elliott and Bond.
  2. I believe God wants Elliott to reach out more to the people in our neighborhood and city, to share Christ with them.
  3. I believe God wants Elliott to bridge the gap between black and white.
  4. I believe God wants Elliott to become a multi-cultural church.
  5. I believe God wants Elliott to be a place where reconciliation can take place between races, between families, and between believers.
  6. I believe God wants Elliott to be a place where broken people can come for healing.
  7. I believe God wants Elliott to be a place where people can find refuge, peace, joy, hope, and love.
  8. I believe God wants Elliott to make a difference in the Kingdom.

                It is time for revival, time for a fire to begin in each of our hearts.  We need to be on fire for
    Jesus so it will spread like a wildfire throughout the community of Springfield.  I challenge you to pray
    for yourself and for each other that a fire will begin in each of us and that it will spread through the city
    for the Kingdom.

    In Christ's Love & Service,

    Pastor Roger

A Word from our Moderator…….
Ron Greenfield

            When you think back, what was your favorite car?  Was it a car you owned or just one you really
would have liked to own?  Was it your favorite because it was such a great car or because of the
memories you have connected with the car?
 
            I can think of two that I was really fond of.  The first was my parents’ 1955 Pontiac.  It was big
and heavy and roomy.  I learned to drive in it.  It was so roomy that 7 or 8 of us could crowd into it and
go to Russel’s for pizza on Sunday evenings after BYF and Sunday night church.  I was restricted to no
more than 3 in front. It was the car I drove when dating Fran.  There are a lot of great memories
connected with that car.

            The second was the first car I actually bought, a 1960 Chevy Corvair.  I bought it in the fall of
1959.  It was a brand new model and style of car.  First of a kind and it gave me endless kinds of
trouble.  I loved and thoroughly enjoyed that car in spite of Ralph Nader.  Fran and I went on our
honeymoon in that car.  We were teaching a Sunday school class and took kids on outings in it. There
are great memories about that car even with all the troubles it gave us.

            Now let me ask, are you driving that favorite car today?  If you could buy a new one like it would
you?  I am thinking about the 5,100 mile trip Fran and I took this last summer.  Just think 113 degree
temperature and no air conditioning, that curvy, hilly mountain road and no power steering, those long
boring stretches across AZ and NM and no cruse control and only an AM radio, getting 9 to 12 mpg
and gas at $2.60.  Somehow I don’t think I would want to have driven either one of those cars.

            You know though, that in spite of all of our great memories and how great we think those cars
were they don’t make those models any more.  Cars have to change and evolve to meet the needs of
today’s drivers.  They look different, drive differently and are much more complicated.

            Elliott Ave. Church is a lot like those cars we remember so fondly. Having attended Elliott all of
my life I have countless memories, good and bad, happy and sad.  Wouldn’t it be great if we could turn
back into the church of 1956?  Or would it?  Our church met the needs of the people and the
neighborhood in 1956 but the neighborhood and the needs of the people have changed.  As great as
we think it was, would that 1956 church be relevant in 2010? 

            The message of the Church, that God loves us and Jesus Christ offers us eternal life will never
change.  However just like cars, Elliott Ave. Baptist Church must evolve to meet the needs and styles
of people today.

            We may have been very comfortable and content in those old cars.  The problem is that if any of
them are around today they are in museums or are collector’s pieces and only gotten out for shows or
special occasions.  The rest of the time they sit idle.

            Do we want people to walk by the corner of Elliott and Bond and look at the building and say
"This use to be a great church"?  Or do we want them to walk by and know that there is a great and
vital church there actively serving the community?  Within the next few years Elliott will look and
operate very differently from that 1956 church.  However some things will never change; God’s love for
us and ours for Him and the love of the people of Elliott for each other.  I think God has some
wonderful things for us to do and we will be able to add a lot of new memories to those great old ones.


Pack 42 ReviewScouts


Pinewood Derby
Tuesday, March 16 @ 6:00 pm
Come join the fun!


Brain Storm
Monthly Teacher Forum

Saturday, February 6
10:00am Fellowship Hall



2010: The Year of Missions
Elliott’s ABY will spend 2010 focused on mission & service as part of a Godly lifestyle.  Each month we will serve our Savior through local mission experiences & work projects that improve our community.  Watch the newsletter each month to find out where we are serving, and join us for the journey!

American Baptist
 Youth


Sunday nights 5:30-7:00pm

February 7, 21, 28

(No ABY on Feb. 14 due to mission work on Feb. 15)
Bible Study Topics of the Month:
"Through the Bible in 12 Weeks"
Mission Focus – Peoria Friendship House
Monday, February 15 @ 9am-4pm

Youth




Equip


Several teachers are attending this conference on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. It is not too late to register.  If you are currently serving at Elliott as a teacher, we will pay your conference fee.  After February 1, you will need to pay a late registration fee.  See Angie Jackson to register.




Thank You…
        Elliott Congregation
"…Your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." 
II Corinthians 9:11 NIV
          Thank you so much for the Christmas gifts to each of us! Words can not even express our gratitude and appreciation for your overwhelming generosity. 
Serving with you is a joy---Pastor Roger and Angie


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        I want to thank you for all of the wonderful letters, cards, and the delicious candy & cookies that have been sent to me.  It's so nice to hear from dear old friends! Thank you so much! You'll never know how much it means to me! God Bless You All!
 Love, Marjorie Powell


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Dear Friends at Elliott,
          Thank you so much for the wonderful funeral luncheon held after Bill's funeral.  Everything was so nice. It was very special. Bill had many friends at Elliott.  We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Killen & Family
Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged by the family of William Killen.


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Thanks to everyone for the prayers, cards, & calls during my surgery. A special thanks to Pastor Roger for his prayers & visits. Seena Duncan

            At the time of passing of our remaining parent, it is very difficult to find the words to express our deep appreciation for all the kindness and support extended to our families and “Mom” Maulding during her illness and subsequent death.  The many, many, cards and prayers while she was hospitalized and in the Nursing Rehab Home meant so much to her as well as us.
            Our thanks go out to Rev. Roger Jackson for his visits to Mom both at the Nursing Home and Hospital.  Additionally for being there for us throughout her ordeal and his messages during the funeral service at the church and at the cemetery, were all appreciated. Our thanks to Rev. Dr. Gary Rhodes for coming back to deliver the funeral message.  It was deeply appreciated. The close ties between our families allowed this to happen.
To all the many families that participated in the wonderful funeral dinner, our heartfelt thanks.  You certainly out did yourself.  To those who provided the food that was delivered to the Berry home, thank you for that kindness as it allowed our families to be together and reflect on the many memories all of us have of Mom and her years of service to God and her Church.  She deeply loved this church, its messages, and the membership that she worked with over the years she spent not only as a member, but also in the

various capacities she served as Guild Girl Advisor, Junior Department Sunday School Leader, Church Secretary, and Mission Circle Founder.  Our thanks go out to all of you.
The families of Beverly and David Berry and Thomas and Carol Maulding


The Staff Thanks You….

The Professional Staff, Pastor Roger, Angie Jackson, Dan Ford, Helen Ely, Alein Telciné, Nancy Walker, Kelly Davis and Jack Tumulty would like to thank the congregation and Ladies Aid for their generous monetary gifts during the holidays. It was greatly appreciated.


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Many have asked for Scott & Seena Duncan's granddaughter's address:

Emily Williamson
270 Bourbon St.
Springfield, IL 62707


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Fa Ho Cha
Mission Circle
Feb. 2
1:00 pm
Friendship Room
Hostess: Nancy Davidson
White Cross Chair, Sandy King will be presenting our White Cross Project.
Please bring thread, needles, scissors and any old sheets that can be cut into bandages. "All Women of the church are welcome to join us as help is always welcome!"


Sandwitch

Poor Boy Sandwich Senior Lunch Feb. 18, 2010
11:30 am
DVD Presentation
by Clarence Richardson
on Historic Culver
 Stone Works
Tickets $3


Trivia Trivia Night
@ Lake Springfield
Baptist Camp

February 20, 2010
6:00 pm
$10/per person
(Maximum 8 persons per table)
Theme: Summer Camp
(Prize for decoration)

Get your teams ready for a night of Trivia! There will be 10 categories w/10 questions each & a prize for the winning team. Snacks will be provided.  What a great event to come & enjoy fun & fellowship and help the camp purchase Recreation Equipment. Sign up at the Welcome Center and pay the $10 registration to the church office. We hope to have 2 tables!


Lake Springfield Baptist Camp Scrapbook Fundraiser
Feb 26, & 27

LSBC
will hold a
 Scrapbook Fundraiser
Friday Feb. 26 5pm-???
(no meal provided)
and Saturday Feb. 27
8am-8pm
(bring lunch,
dinner provided)
$20 or $30 includes overnight
housing. (Ladies Only).
Registrations available at Welcome
Center or in the church office
.

Memorials

Donation to the Memorial Fund was made by Richard Dettling in Memory of Patty Foster Baker.
Donations to the Memorial Fund in Memory of Bill Killen were made by the following:
Barbara Quinley, James Potter, Donna Tripp, Clifford & Dona Severson, Marilyn Oaks, David & Michelle Burke, Frances Bapst, Lawrence Bapst, Susan Wilham, Mr & Mrs. Jeffrey Bapst Sr., Alan & Barb Salm, Michael & Diane Kirkher, Bob & Jane Ritter, GerriaShoults, Melva Krey, Ed & Marlene Young, Jim & Marilyn Schaefer, Greg Hurst family, Jean Livingstone, RoseBud Jones & Myrtle Lou Grover, David & Beverly Berry, Arlyce Fromm, Ruth Killen, Mr. & Mrs. Randall Berry, Annabel Mitchell, Donald & Sue Schnepp, Chester Everhart, Elizabeth Urbanco, Barbara Rubley, Charlotte Moore, and Kathleen Butler Family.
A donation to Current Expense was made in Memory of Bill Killen by Gene Cordell and Terry Stutler.


Money
Financials

 

Receipts

Expense

1/3

$9,418

$  809

1/10

$4,236 

$9,952

1/17

$5,107 

$6,195 

1/24

$4,984

no report

1/31

no report

no report


Attendance

 

9:00

11:30

SS

1/3

71

33

44

1/10

72

41

63

1/17

77

50

75

1/24

82

57

62

1/31

no report       no report



February
Birthdays

3

Melva Krey

 

William Meyer

4

Gail Hendrickson

 

Joey Zepp

5

Susan McCullough

 

Lynn Sladek

6

Jeremy Sladek

 

Sean Stutler

9

Connie Cooper

10

Kay Nichols

 

Brian Oaks

11

Jennifer Winch

12

Freddy Cook

13

LuAnn Giannone

14

Mildred McGaw

 

Melissa Whitcomb

15

Sidney Feller

16

Terry Cassens

 

Daniel Holland

18

Robert Richardson

19

Beverly Berry

20

Billy Oaks

21

Melinda Gade

22

Wynn Wilkins

 

Dora Bryant

 

Chris Leach

24

Daniel Whitcomb

25

Becky Bramblett

 

Marilyn Piland

26

James Martin


Anniversaries

4

Don & Nancy Green

20

Jack & Nancy Davidson


Balloons
bible

Read the Bible in
Chronological Order
 in a Year
February

1

 Ex 14-16

2

 Ex 17-19

3

 Ex 20; Ps 119

4

 Ex 21-23

5

 Ex 24-27

6

 Ex 28-30

7

 Ex 31-34; Ps 90

8

 Ex 35-37

9

 Ex 38-40

10

 Lev 1-4

11

 Lev 5-7

12

 Lev 8-10

13

 Lev 11-13

14

 Lev 14-16

15

 Lev 17-19

16

 Lev 20-22; Ps 95

17

 Lev 23-27

18

 Num 1-3

19

 Num 4-6

20

 Num 7-10

21

 Num 11-12

22

 Num 13-14; Ps 91

23

 Num 15-17

24

 Num18-20

25

 Num 21-24

26

 Num 25-27

27

 Num 28-30

28

 Num 31-33


Attention:
During the months of February & March while Diana Briggs & Glenda Kinner are away, please contact Sally Myers, acting Sunday School Sup @ 528-1148 if you are unable to teach on Sunday.
Also Wilma Wofford, Co- Chair of KidzKlub will be the contact person for KidzKlub teachers
during this time. Contact her @ 553-0546

10 Commandments
"The Ten" Bible Study
Wednesday Nights
6:30pm

A ten week video series on the Ten
Commandments Freeway 10 runs through the center of Los Angeles - ten lanes wide & packed with cars. Behind each set of brake lights lies a story. In "The Ten" we follow the lives of five different drivers, each one living out one of God's Commandments on the streets of the City of Angels.  Through the characters lives you will see the same debris of the past & future roadblocks that we all face. Through the characters' lives you will see the Ten Commandments are more than just a list of restrictions, they are a road to a better life!
Come & experience a new look at an ancient message on how to live life.

LAST SUPPER DRAMA:  Elliott will again perform "The Last Supper Drama" for Easter. Please let Pastor Roger know if you are interested in participating as one of the disciples or on the stage crew.

Please Be Advised:
The Yearly Church Calendar available at the Annual Business Meeting on Jan. 20th was for Leaders who had not yet received it, Leaders were to check their events and return any corrections to the church office. IT IS NOT THE CONFIRMED YEARLY CALENDAR, EVENTS MAY CHANGE. Please keep up with the Calendar in the Monthly Evangel for most accurate information.


February 2010

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday



 1
9:30 AM Spiritual Support
12:00 PM-Exercise
1:00 PM Alternative Worship Action Team
6:00 PM-AB Men
7:00 PM Rolling Prairie Leadership Meeting

 2
10:00 AM-Physical Resource
1:00 PM Fa Ho Cha (Friendship Rm)
6:00 PM-Cub Scouts (Jr. Worship Room)
7:00 PM Fellowship Meeting
ELECTION DAY CHURCH IN USE FOR VOTING

 3
12:00 PM-Exercise
5:15 PM-Wed. Night Supper
6:00 PM Kids Klub  4yrs-8th grade
6:30 PM-Adult Bible Study
7:30 PM-Choir
Practice

 4
1:30 PM-Ladies Aid

 5

 6
10:00 AM Teacher Training
10:30  AM  Praise Team Pracitce

 7
9:00 AM-Worship
10:15 AM-Sunday School
9AM & 11:30AM Prayer Ministry
11:30 AM Celebration Worship
5:30 PM-ABY

 8
12:00 PM-Exercise
5:30 PM Girls Scouts

 9
6:00 PM-Cub Scouts (Jr. Worship Room)

 10
12:00 PM-Exercise
5:15 PM-Wed. Night Supper
6:00 PM Kids Klub  4yrs-8th grade
6:30 PM-Adult Bible Study
7:30 PM-Choir Practice

 11
6:30 PM-Diaconate Mtg.

 12
6:00 PM Valentine Dinner Sponsored by ABY

 13
9:30 AM Bell Choir
10:30  AM  Praise Team Pracitce

 14
9:00 AM-Worship
10:15 AM-Sunday School
9AM & 11:30AM Prayer Ministry
11:30 AM Celebration Worship

 15
OFFICE CLOSED—PRESIDENTS DAY
10:30 AM-2 PM
Youth serving @ Friendship House in Peoria
12:00 PM-Exercise
7:00 PM Rolling Prairie Worship Team

 16
6:00 PM-Cub Scouts (Jr. Worship Room)

 17
12:00 PM-Exercise
5:15 PM-Wed. Night Supper
6:00 PM Kids Klub  4yrs-8th grade
6:30 PM-Adult Bible Study
7:30 PM-Choir Practice

 18
11:30 am Senior Poor Boy Sandwich Lunch
DVD presentation by Clarence Richardson on Historic Culver Stoneworks

 19

 20
10:30  AM  Praise Team Pracitce
9:00 AM -6:00 PM Prairie Stampers Retreat
LSBC TRIVIA NIGHT

 21
9:00 AM-Worship
10:15 AM-Sunday School
9AM & 11:30AM Prayer Ministry
11:30 AM Celebration Worship
5:30 PM-ABY

 22
12:00 PM-Exercise( Narthex)
5:30 PM Girls Scouts(Friendship Rm)
Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 23
6:00 PM-Cub Scouts (Youth Room)
7:00 PM-Oak Ridge Neighborhood Assoc. Mtg. (Narthex)
Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 24
12:00 PM-Exercise(Narthex)
6:30 PM-Adult Bible Study(Narthex)
7:30 PM-Choir Practice

Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 25
1:30 PM-Outreach meeting


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 26



Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 27
9:30 AM Bell Choir
10:30  AM  Praise Team Pracitce

Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring

 28
9:00 AM-Worship
10:15 AM-Sunday School
9AM & 11:30AM Prayer Ministry
11:30 AM Celebration Worship
5:30 PM-ABY
Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring


Kriebel Hall & Kitchen Flooring