Ice, Ice, baby - winter in central Illinois 2018

What a couple of weeks it has been! From the snow during Christmas week, to the frigid temps that followed, to the freezing rain/ice we tasted yesterday, winter is alive and well! And yet, in this first month of our New Year, much is happening and opportunities are all around for those connected to Clinton FCC.

Yesterday, we launched a new series - Radical - and looked at what our call as followers of Jesus. Late in his life, one of Jesus' closest friends and disciples - Peter - called followers of Jesus to embrace the call of Holiness. Peter challenged us to live lives that are different - to desire the "set apart" life.  This month, we will look at three tangible areas of life where we can and should be different - where we can and should be "set apart." This week, we will look at the #metoo crisis and how the church and followers of Jesus can and should react and respond. On January 21, we will look at the LIFE issue and how every life matters. On January 28, Cody will be bringing a message about what it looks like when a church and community accepts the call to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus. Radical - let's do it!

Keep the following in mind:

** RELOAD for men is back tomorrow January 9 at 6am - come on out - Norman Emery is scheduled to share!

** Tomorrow night January 9 at 6pm, FCC is hosting a Security seminar for area church leaders and security teams - we are expecting a huge crowd and thanks go out to Jered Shofner - DeWitt County Sheriff - and Ben Lowers - Clinton Police Chief - for making this a reality!

** Wednesday January 10 - First Kids is back, as well as several small groups and a couple of Rooted beta groups. There is still room for YOU in a Rooted beta group - connect in the next couple of days w/ Samuel Green if you are interested in jumping in!

** Sunday January 14 - 1pm - Summer Trips meeting for Jr High and Sr High parents and students in the Underground.

** Sunday January 14 - REVEAL is back.

Finally this morning, will you life of the following folks who are hospitalized or facing surgery this week?

* Lois Dillow
* Velma Kennedy
* Charlotte Milton
* Al Morgan
* Joe Murray
* Jane Ann Thomas
* Rachel Torbert
* Russ Utterback

Thanks in advance for praying!

Blessings to each of you,

GT