Announcements
THANK YOU
Thank you, for all the prayers, cards, notes & calls following my accident. They were all appreciated and great blessings to me. Velma Spence
ELDER STUDY
Is now meeting on Sunday mornings through Sunday, May 24th from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and all Elders are asked to please attended.
ALLISSA’S LAST SUNDAY AT OLD STATE ROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Will be this coming Sunday, May 3rd. We thank her for sharing her heart for the Lord, she has been such a blessing to each of us. Thank you, Allissa for letting us know you. May the Lord bless your study and future ministry.
BLANKET SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Will be collected this Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 10th.
MEET THE AUTHOR
On Saturday, May 9th, Old State Road Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is sponsoring a literacy event for children ages five – ten. Vesta Rundle, author of children’s books will be reading one of her books and sharing a story time with the children. Children in attendance will have the opportunity to meet the author and will receive a signed book to take home. The event time is 10:00 a.m. on May 9th; there is no charge for this activity but attendance is limited to the first thirty children who sign up. Parents are welcome to observe during the approximately one hour session at the church, 13982 Old State Road, Charleston, Illinois. To make a reservation, call the church office, 217-345-3003 and leave the child’s name, a parent’s name and a contact number.
PICNIC & FISHING OUTING FOR PHIL & VICKIE
Will be Saturday, May 9th from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at Walnut Point State Park, at the Pheasant View picnic area. The Sunday school teachers will provide the meat, drinks and paper goods, and are asking everyone to please bring a dish to share, and lawn chairs. Also, bring fishing pole and bait, if you wish to fish.
HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground, the well-known and popular Gospel Quartet, has been booked for Saturday, May 30th, with a time of 7:00 p.m. for the performance at the church. It should be pointed out that the May 30th date is NOT Memorial Day weekend; rather Memorial Day weekend is observed the precious weekend.
PHIL’S LAST SUNDAY AT OLD STATE ROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Will be Sunday, May 31st, there will be a “Celebration Service”. There will be a reception for him and Vickie at 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the church. May the Lord bless their retirement, with many blessings.
PASTOR SHARON PATTON
Pastor Sharon’s first Sunday with Old State Road Christian Church, in the pulpit, will be June 7th. Please come and meet our new pastor. May the Lord bless her & Rob’s move & ministry.
EASTER SPECIAL OFFERING 2009
This offering collected a total of $272.00 for the ministries of the region.
POCKET MONEY MISSION
Crisis Pregnancy Center for Eastern Illinois collected $20.85. For May – June will be for Immunization Clinic of Coles County.
MINISTERING WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
There were 33 notes written and mailed in March’s ministry of love.
FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP STOP OUTREACH DAYS
Please bring to the church on Sunday, May 3rd & 10th, jars of peanut butter, and/or individual microwavable soups, etc. for Soup Stop; and/or for Food Pantry, money is most needed and/or shampoo and/or bar soap.
BOARD OF ELDERS MEETING (OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS)
The next Board of Elders meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. Please have all reports into the office for the booklet no later than Tuesday, May 12th.
MEN’S LUNCHEON & SCRIPTURE STUDY
Will be on Thursday, May 21st, but please check bulletins & with Phil for information concerning luncheon.
NEXT HARBINGER
The next Harbinger will be mailed on Thursday, May 28th. Please have all items into the office no later than Tuesday, May 26th. Thank you.
If you or someone you know would like to receive communion on Sunday, March 1st, please call the church office at 345-3003. If no one answers, please leave a message on the voice mail that you would like to receive communion on this Sunday. It is always done the first Sunday of each month.