Our vision is simple:
Get Connected -
With God
With His People
With His Church
With Others
Our goal is to encourage people to grow in their connection with Jesus by moving through these four areas. From the first step into MCC we want to help people get connected with God as they learn what it means to be a Christ-follower and help them to take that first step of accepting Jesus for who He is.
Next we want to help people get connected with His people by helping them to find a small group that fits who they are. There are children's and youth groups for those from elementary through high school, and LIFE Groups for adults.
The third step we want to help people to take is that of getting connected with His church by encouraging people to find ways to get involved here at MCC and by doing so they will learn how to express themselves and to have a voice in what happens around here.
Finally, we want to help people get connected with others by equiping them with the necessary tools to effectively share their love for God with those they encounter every day.
Minier Christian Church
405 E. Stringtown Road
Minier, IL 61759
309.392.2290 minier.christian.church_frontier.com
Sunday Morning
9:00 am
Fellowship Coffee
10:15 am
Sunday School & Sunday LIFE
10:45 am
Sunday Night - Youth
05:15 pm
Weekly LIFE
Various days and times
Minier Christian Church began as an out-reach of the Little-Mackinaw Church in 1874. The first building was erected in Minier in 1874 on property which was part of the George Minier estate at the corner of Central and School streets.
The first pastor of the church was Reverend Samuel Lowe; George Minier was the second pastor. Several remodeling projects and additions in 1900, 1911, 1967, 1971 and 1973 kept the building useful to the growing congregation.
In 1990 it was determined that the church family was outgrowing the current facility; the Evangelism & Membership Committee began conducting a study of future growth projects and facility needs.
In the spring of 1991, the board and the congregation approved the purchasing of a suitable building site, decreed that the new building must be built debt free, and would be built with volunteer labor. May 24, 1992, agreement was reached to purchase five acres from the Darnall family on the southeast edge of Minier along Stringtown Road.
Mr. Theron Summers with Lincoln Christian College began advising us for the capital fund-raising campaign. The theme of the campaign was Building Because We Care.
On February 28, 1993, a special kick-off supper was held for the entire congregation, which was followed by an intense seven-week period of prayer vigils, training lessons, special Bible studies with Don Green (of Lincoln Christian College), testimonies, fasting, in-home calls, and an Inspiration Banquet.
Meetings began with the architect, volunteer labor was recruited, and a meal coordination plan was made as construction began March 25, 1994. Along with the MCC volunteers, we had many volunteers from other churches and organizations who assisted us throughout the next few years.
It took countless prayers of this congregation and its friends to enable us to work together safely and harmoniously. But more than our time, more than our money, more than our prayers, it took an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present God who, for reasons beyond our understanding, chose to work a miracle through us here at Minier Christian Church.
The building was dedicated to the Lord's Service on March 22, 1998. To this day, the building is an on-going, evolving structure as the congregation's needs continue to evolve.
Having a plan for any endevour is a must. When building a house, a blue-print is required to make sure things line up as they should. In football, a game-plan is needed so that all team members know what they are supposed to do, and when. For planes a flight plan is used so other planes know where you are and where you are going, and to help you in case you drift from your course.
It's no different here at MCC; we have a plan too. Our plan is simple but it defines what we are hoping to look like, it unifies our members, and it gives us guidance to help us stay the course.
Our plan is:
Get Connected...with God, with His people,
through His church, and with others
This is also the process we use to aid Christ-followers toward spiritual maturity. God expects His people to grow in their faith, to mature beyond the basics. Our plan works as the standard by which we encourage our members to grow.
I and our staff at Minier Christian Church would like to welcome you to our website. We are a congregation of a cross section of people, from all walks of life: from farmers to State Farmers.
Minier is a small town of about 1200, filled with people who are for the most part employed in any one of a number of cities, businesses, industries, and corporations nearby.
Many work in the city but choose to live in a smaller setting, because they place a high priority on relationships; within the context of family, community and church family. They not only enjoy knowing the person living across the street from them, but also the person sitting in the row next to them at worship.
About half of our present congregation are drawn from nearby small towns, and several from the nearby cities of Pekin, Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal.
Our staff is convinced that biblical faith was and is intended to be lived out in everyday, meaningful relationships with God, our families and other people. Our purpose and process for accomplishing this is seen in four ways:
•First by helping people to get connected with God in a meaningful way through a personal relationship with Him.
•Second is by helping people to get connected with His people through small groups, fellowship, relational preaching, and a personal style of worship.
•The third way we accomplish our purpose is seen with His church through involvement in one way or another in the various ministries that the church supports and encourages.
•Last, but not least, is helping people to connect with others outside the walls of the church in their respective communities through meaningful ways of sharing their faith.
We, the staff of ministers, Norv, Russ, Alyssa, and Kevin would like to extend to you a personal welcome, not only to this website, but also to the regularly scheduled services and activities associated with Minier Christian Church, which you will see featured on this site. Thanks for visiting.
Norv Condy
Lead Minister
Service
The church functions as Jesus intended when its members work together, giving their abilities and talents to accomplish our common goal - kind of like teeth on a gear.
The Bible says that we are created in Christ Jesus for good works. We here at MCC express those good works by serving in a variety of ways, but most notably by serving in one of the ministries of MCC.
Another way we serve is through our LIFE Groups. Each LIFE Group seeks to find service projects to be part of to help better our communities in some way.
We are a servant-oriented community of people who actively search for ways we can tangibly share the love of God. There are many ways to serve that are already established, just talk with us and we can help you find a place to serve that fits who God made you to be.
If you feel God is leading you to start serving in a new way, let us know and we might be able to help you find others with the same passion.
Sunday Mornings:
9am-10:15am
Nursery (up to age 3)
Kritter Korner (ages 2-5)
Kidz Kountry (ages K- 5): They are dismissed from our adult service after our time of worship.
10:45-11:45am
Age appropriate Sunday school classes for all age children
Wednesday nights: Kidz Kamp
6-7:30 youth program for children ages K-5th grade. We meet in home rooms (K/1,2/3,4/5) then we go to a time of singing/celebration, then rotate through three different classes before they are dismissed at 7:30pm Drop off and pick up at the west door. We meet from Sept - mid May with other events planned throughout the summer.
Temporarily unavailable. Please check the online calendar on the Community Life Page.
Welcome to the MCC Youth page! We are glad that you have found your way here, and we hope it will provide you with all the necessary information to "get connected" here at MCC!
If you have never joined us then we hope you know you are welcome to come and join us! If you need more information about upcoming programs, click the above button. If you need to contact us for any reason, email us below! We are so excited about what is going on wih the youth here at MCC! We hope to see you soon!
Clint Mustain - Senior High Youth Pastor
Alyssa Wier - Birth through Junior High Youth Pastor
Our Junior High Student Ministry is for students that are in 6th grade through 8th grade.
We meet every Wednesday from Sept - mid May from 6-7:30 upstairs in our youth room. We have special events that are scheduled over the summer.
Our youth night is a time of fun, games, fellowship and lessons. We are currently learning about baptism.
Come and join us for a great night and Get Connected!
Our Senior High Student Ministry is for students that are in 9th grade through 12th grade.
We meet every Sunday night all year round with special events and trips planned throughout the summer.
Our youth night is a time of food, fellowship, games, and lessons. We are currently studying the Old Testmament characters of the Bible.
We would love for you to join us!! Come check us out and Get Connected!
Temporarily unavailable. Please check the online calendar through the Community Life Page.
LIFE Groups
LIFE Groups are smaller gatherings of people for the purpose helping them Get Connected with God, His people, His church through service projects, as well as those outside His church.
They meet on various days and times, and in various locations. Some meet on Sunday morninngs (called Sunday LIFE ), while others meet at MCC during the school year (called Mid-Week LIFE ). Still others meet on different days in people's homes (called Weekly LIFE ).
The idea is that you find the best fit for who you are, what your schedule is like and what your learning style is. We would love to help you Get Connected , so give us a call, drop us an email, or even better, visit us this Sunday.
Clint Mustain
Senior High Youth Pastor
Senior Pastor
Russ Lance
Associate Pastor
Alyssa Wier
Birth through Juinor High Youth Pastor
Kevin Niles
Worship Pastor
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Tracey Whitaker
Office Assistant
Vicki Miller
Office Manager
The Leadership Team functions in a pastoral role as well as setting broad policies and providing oversight of the church, seeing that all ministries align with the vision. The micro-management of all ministries is delegated to leaders of those ministries and accountability is maintained through leadership training meetings and disciple-making activities.
We don't want to make all the decisions. We want to encourage you to find your area of ministry, and then we want to empower you to serve God to the fullest. We will lead in prayer, encouragement, and service to the ministries to which we're aligned.
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:1-5 (NIV)
At Minier Christian Church, we recognize that worship is one of the central functions of our corporate gatherings. We are a people called to worship the Living God.
We acknowledge that He is our Maker and it is through right relationship with Him that we receive that gift of salvation.
While worship is certainly more than music, we acknowledge that it is a gift and a tool for our use in exalting God to His rightful place in our lives.
He is God and we are not. As we worship Him, we bring pleasure to God and He inhabits the praises of His people.
(see also Ps. 22:3 & Zeph. 3:17)
Worship Teams:
Our worship time is led by talented worship teams with vocalists and instrumentalists who have committed to helping lead our congregation in God-honoring praise and worship.
Our song selections are a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary praise and worship music.
Vocal team ministry members are selected and put into a rotating schedule following an audition with the worship minister and are generally requested to also sing as part of our worship choir.
Instrumental teams usually consist of piano/keyboard, drums, guitar, and bass, although other instruments may be added. At times, we will use brass horns, woodwinds, or strings to add to the group or provide additional instrumental music.
Weekly rehearsals are scheduled the week prior to the service they will be leading, generally just before or after choir rehearsals. Anyone interested in more information or inquiring about auditioning for teams, please contact Pastor Kevin.
Worship Choir:
MCCs worship choir contributes to the special music in our services about twice a month from September through May each year. Our selections cover a wide variety of worship songs and styles. We rehearse each Wednesday evening for about an hour.
Choir participation is open and additional singers are always welcome to join us without an auditioning process. You are not required to be able to read print music, though that is helpful.
In addition, the choir also prepares one or two seasonal choral presentations for Christmas and usually Easter. These programs often include narration or drama as part of the presentation along with 8-10 song selections.
Rehearsals start about 6-8 weeks prior to the program and are incorporated into extended choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Additional seasonal choir members are always welcome to join and are not required to be part of the regular choir.
Please talk with Pastor Kevin if you have any questions or would like more information.
Instrumentalists:
As previously stated, we regularly incorporate instruments into our worship teams as well as including instrumental ensembles for special music. If you play an instrument - wind, strings, percussion, or other - and have an interest in participating in our worship teams or ensembles, please contact Pastor Kevin.
Special Music:
Singers and instrumentalists provide special music as part of our weekly worship service. Specials may include solos, preludes or offertories, vocal ensembles, instrumental solos, or small ensembles.
This is by audition only with Pastor Kevin for consideration of your involvement in this specialized ministry.
Drama Ministry:
Our seasonal choir programs often include drama and narration as part of the presentation. We are always seeking persons with an interest in drama for help with these special programs. Several weeks of rehearsals prior to the program are necessary to adequately prepare.
Additionally, from time to time we use short drama skits as part of a sermon illustration and welcome people with an interest in drama to participate in these skits.
There are also many needs for behind the scenes assistance with drama which might include costume assistance/creation, creating scenery and props, lighting and special effects work. If you have an interest in this type of ministry involvement, please contact Pastor Kevin for further information.
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Serving Schedule
For those serving in worship from Sunday to Sunday, click the link to the right for your schedule.
Welcome
We are so glad you stopped by for a visit and we encourage you to take some time to learn more about us by looking around the website, checking out our Facebook page, or better yet by being our guest this Sunday at our worship service.
We understand that visiting a church for the first time can be a bit frightening, and we want to help to make it as enjoyable as possible for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we would love to help you.
What to expect on Sunday
At MCC we are fairly laidback. We have a come-as-you-are atmosphere where you can feel comfortable wearing shorts, jeans or suits...it is up to you.
Kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade join us for the first part of the service, then are dismissed to volunteers who lead them off to a worship service created just for them.
The worship style is a blend of modern worship music (like you would hear on the radio) mixed with some traditional hymns. It is led by our worship minister on the piano with a team of singers, guitar players and a drummer.
Expect to see some people raise their hands for some songs, others who might praise God by clapping, and still others who connect with God in a more quiet way. Some sit during the songs, others stand. All ways are welcome.
One of our goals is to help those who attend our weekend services to understand and apply the timeless truths of the Bible into everyday life, so the messages that you will hear are relevant and applicable, utilizing video clips and humorous stories to illustrate the ideas that are being talked about.
When the service is over, stop by the Welcome Center for your free gift and to give us a chance to officially welcome you to MCC.
But don't leave right away, we also have a time after the service and before the Sunday LIFE Groups start where you can get to know others over a cup of coffee or cappuccino.
At 10:45 adults, youth and kids head off to their own Sunday LIFE Group (smaller gatherings) to study the Bible in ways that are relevant to their lives for today. Check out the Youth and LIFE Group pages for more on these two areas.
We value your thoughts
If you would, after your first visit or so, could you let us know what you thought? Tell us, what was the first thing you noticed? What was the best part of your experience with us? What was the worst?
We won't hound you about anything you say, or don't say, we just want to make sure that what we are doing is relevant and applicable to your life today.
Thanks for your help.
Where should I park?
If you have young children, it might be a good idea for you to park on the West side of the building, since our nursery and children's classes are located there.
The East side or front is great if you or your kids are not quite as young, though anywhere is good.
During inclement weather, if you need assistance, pull under the canopy and someone will park your car for you.; all you have to do is ask one of the greeters at the door.
What are LIFE Teams?
LIFE Teams are groups who go into our communities to help others in real ways. The ways they help are physical expressions of the Love of God by His people.
What do LIFE Teams do?
LIFE Teams help those in need, those who are unable to do for themselves, and even those who just need an extra hand. They do things like: help with clean-up after a storm, help people move, do yard work for those who can't - the list is limited only by our imagination.
Who can be on a LIFE Team?
Anyone who wants to make a difference in our communities. Children under 16 can participate, but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you would like to join a LIFE Team, just fill out the form on the right, indicating that you would like to " Join a LIFE Team " in the "Reason" box, and including some things you can do in the "Message" section. Someone will contact you with more information within a week or so.
How does someone receive help from a LIFE Team?
We find out who needs help by word of mouth, and by this website. You can nominate someone, or yourself, to receive assistance simply by filling out the form at the right. Tell us how we can help the individual or family, and how we can contact both you and those being nominated.
Put in the "Reason" line, " Nomination ". Include a brief discription of how we can help the individual or family in the "Message" section. It would be great if you would then also join us in helping those people by joining a LIFE Team.
All nominations will be held in the strictest of confidence and will only be shared with those who need to know (staff and leaders of the LIFE Teams).
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