80 years

of service to

Jesus Christ

Volume LIX

Issue 11

May 22, 2018

NEWSLETTER OF

Sunnyland Christian

Sunday, June 3 Please Join us for Coffee & Fellowship

at 9:30 am

&

Graduate Recognition at the 10:30 Service.

Way to go, graduates! God bless you!

Pastor’s Ponderings

Have No Anxiety

Really? Have no anxiety? Is

that possible?

I have not managed that all the

time. However, I significantly

reduce my anxiety when I do

what Scripture calls for:

6 Have no anxiety at all, but

in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving,

make your requests known to

God. Philippians 4:6 (NABRE)

When I choose God and prayer

and gratitude, then anxiety is at

least reduced if not eliminated.

We have choices we can make.

We do not have to be stuck in

our anxiety. We can open our-

selves up to God in prayer and

let God bring peace.

Too often, we let anxiety either

run us off or get us engaged in

conflict. The fight or flight

tendencies can kick in. But

Scriptures call us to a different

approach, standing strong:

Finally, be strong in the

Lord and in the strength of

his might. 11 Put on the whole

armor of God, that you may

be able to stand against the

schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)

~continued~

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Prayer List

Bob Bandeko Matt Isbell

Adrienne Miller

GET YOUR COPY & JOIN US! Ruth Fletcher’s Book, “Thrive: Spiritual Habits of Transforming Congrega-tions” is now available. Contact Pastor Evan or the church office for your copy.

It’s our hope that this book will help guide our new Transformation Meetings, held every other Thursday at the church. Please consider joining us!

Transformation Meeting Thursday, May 31 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

When we stand strong in the

Lord, we are not limited to our

abilities to handle situations.

We are equipped by God.

And we are then not worked

over by circumstances and

anxiety because we have

what we need.

As we seek to move forward

in our faith and in mission

with the Lord, may we

discover continually the

power of prayer, the power

of standing strong with the

Lord. ~Evan

Pray continually;

give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you

in Christ Jesus.

SPECIAL MUSIC During the choir’s summer break if you would like to sing, play a musical instrument, etc, please contact Dee Maddox: 699-3010.

ADDRESS UPDATE: Adrienne Miller

Heartland Health Care Center 5600 N Glen Elm Dr Rm 405

Peoria IL 61614-4340

Pray for our Homebound: Nadine Arnold

Norma Jason

Dina Keithley

Adrienne Miller

Steve Miller

Marjorie Moushon

Phyllis Schmidt

Pray for Our Active

Military: Sam Armstrong, Marines

Brandon DeLaval, Army

Marguerite Godwin, Army

Bernard Green, Army

Curtis Hallam, Merchant Marines

Jacob Huffines, Navy

Darrin Kesler, Air National Guard

Joshua Nave, Navy

Brent Powell, Air Force

Jacob Shepler, Army

TRAINED Congratulations & thank you to those who attended the training Saturday, May 19th to become re-certified for CPR/AED! Doug Beal, Tom Berlett, Kim Brenkman, Earl David, Mark Hodges, Donna Hoffmire, Mark Hoffmire, Betty Kaufmann, Greg Kaufmann, Gary Manier & Shawnda Thomas.

Job-Related Certified: Penny Decker & Jenna Hoffmire.

We appreciate you!

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Sunnyland At Worship

May 27, 2018

Pastor: Evan Williams

Sermon Title: “Increasing Our Sending Capacity!”

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Worship Leader: Bob Pinney

Worship Leader Scripture:

John 3:1-17

Elders–Elder Emeritus

Ernie Meiner

Deacons-

Captain: Jim Miller

Doors: Christina Gresham Jenna Hoffmire

Serve: Nancy Hodges

Randy Isbell

Wayne Isbell

Sue Lehman

Bob Pinney

Nursery Helpers:

Bea Huson, Sandy Miller

Emergency Coordinator for May: Ernie Meiner

Weather Spotter for May:

Tom Berlett

Weekly Lectionary Reading-

Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17

Upcoming Calendar

May 28 Memorial Day (Office Closed)

May 30 Mid-Week Prayer

10:00 am

May 31 Transformation Meeting 6:00 pm (see page 2)

June 5 Worship Committee Meeting 7:00 pm

Sunnyland At Worship

June 3, 2018

Pastor: Evan Williams

Sermon Title: “Is Nothing Holy?”

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Worship Leader:

Shawnda Thomas

Worship Leader Scripture:

Mark 2:23-3:6

Elders-Gary Manier, Pat Manier

Deacons-

Captain: Barbara Baker

Doors: Janice Hruby

Rosemary Martin

Serve: Earl David

Donna Hoffmire

Martha Mosher

Mary Robinson

Carol Wolstenholm

Nursery Helpers:

Greg & Betty Kaufmann

Emergency Coordinator for June: Earl David

Weather Spotter for June:

Bob Pinney

Weekly Lectionary Reading-

1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) Psalm 139:1-6; 13-18; 2 Corinthians 4: 5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6

CWF NEWS

Monday, June 11 General Meeting

6:00 pm

We have been invited to meet at the home of Dave and Bonnie Anderson, 13 Country Lane, East Peoria. Plan to bring a dish to share. A sign-up sheet will be available in the James Street Foyer. If you need to arrange for a ride, contact Jan David: 696-4285.

All women are invited! Make plans to join us June 11.

CWF will take a summer break and resume regular activities after Labor Day.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS June 2 Addison Blake June 5 Sandy Birge Shawnda Thomas June 6 Ralph Kelly June 7 Don Baker June 11 Jan Newman June 12 Adrienne Miller June 15 Abby Smith June 16 Brieana Myrick Sally Thomas June 20 Emerson Hruby Dee Maddox Corinna Minor June 26 Steve Miller June 29 Norma Jason June 30 Jessica Mitchell Phyllis Schmidt

GRIEF CAMP FOR GROWN-UPS

An Educational Grief Seminar

Thursday, June 7 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Methodist Atrium 900 Main St, Peoria

Free & open to the public Refreshments provided

RSVP by June 5: 672-5746

OOPS!!! Happy Belated

Birthday to Lada Mainer, May 12th!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

June 3 Randy & Teresa Isbell June 27 Larry & Mary Robinson

Washington Good Neighbor Days

May 30 - June 3

2018 GRADUATES

Look for a list of Graduates in the June 5th Newsletter! FRIENDLY REMINDER

Each Sunday morning, coffee is available downstairs. We prefer you enjoy your cup of coffee downstairs, before entering the Sanctuary. Thank you!

Newsletter of Sunnyland Christian Church

SUNNYLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 2401 Washington Rd Washington IL 61571-1748 Phone (309) 699-1332 Pastor-Evan Williams E-mail: sccwash@comcast.net

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Monday, May 28th

Dear Heavenly Father,

We are grateful for the ultimate price of freedom

paid by those fallen. As we remember those who

have made the ultimate sacrifice for the free-

doms we enjoy every day, we think of how they

have followed in the footsteps of your son, our

Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen

and women in your strong arms. Cover them

with your sheltering grace and your presence as

they stand in the gap for our protection. Let our

military brothers and sisters feel our love and

support. In the name of Jesus. ~ Amen.