Minier Christian Church


Food Pantry
LIFE Groups
MCC Ministry Teams
Missions/Missionaries Supported by MCC
Music Ministries
Outdoor Life Ministries
Women's Council
Young at Heart
Men's Monday Night Fellowship

Missions/Missionaries Supported by Minier Christian Church

Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Illinois
www.lccs.edu

Kulpahar Kids' Home and Christian School, Kulpahar, India

Pregnancy Resource Center (formerly the Crisis Pregnancy Center), Bloomington, Illinois

Little Galilee Christian Assembly, Clinton, Illinois
www.littlegalilee.com/

Evangelistic Christian Mission, Haiti
Salnave and Blonde Desarmes

Pictured below: Salnave with his forwarding agent, Jim Schultz.

New Mission Systems International
Mark Fishel, Missionary in Czech Republic

Illinois Christian Campus Ministry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Pete Cocco, Campus Minister
www.isuencounter.org/

Mission Aviation Fellowship (based in Redlands, California; serving around the world)
Kim and Grady Maynard
www.MAF.org

Restoration House Ministries, Manchester, New Hampshire
www.rhmnewengland.org
Brandy Lee family
(Asian Christian Church plant)

Ivory Coast Christian Mission, Ghana, West Africa
Bob and Connie Sheffler

MCC Ministry Teams

Christian Education	Fellowship	Music Committe
Andy Johnson, chairman Mary Jane Hymbaugh Kathy Kaufman Beth Sondgeroth	Sue Miller , chairman Kathy Williams Pat Meyer Jayne Zimmer Trena Glenn Joanne Nafziger	Bette Jane Otto Beverly McAllister
Missions	Angel Food (Meals)	Finance
Roger Newberry , chairman Ginny Newberry, chairman Ann Tromp Judy Devine Ozzie Adams Dee Imrie Brian Imrie Wes Becker Suzanne Talley	Eilene Bogar Claire Logsdon	Dale Danklefsen Denny Hallstein Darren Ball Jimmy Johnson Kristy Wade
Worship	Evangelism	Building
Norv Condy , chairman Bette Jane Otto John Nafziger Toby Terrell Melody Terrell Debbie Schultz Chris Ashbaugh	Norv Condy Janet Peek Shirley Condy Ken Thompson Miki Thompson	Jimmy Johnson, chairman Ozzie Adams Jim Schultz Denny Hallstein Darrell Staples Bruce Miller

MCC CHOIR

The purpose of our choir is to "Sing to the Lord" and life up and glorify God, the Father, Jesus Christ, his son, and the Holy Spirit with music, leading all present to experience the presense of God. Every effort is made to fulfill this purpose by using the talents He has given us to the very best of our abilities, allways striving for excellence, and realizing that we are worshiping the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

The choir at Minier Christian Church functions as a small group, sharing prayer requests, and cencerns, praying and caring for one another and others. Anyone high school through adult ages is welcome to join this open group.

High School - Adult - Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Bases.

Each Wendesday from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
September - May

(Youth groups, except Hight school, meet on Wednesday evenings also.)

Personnel	High School thru Adult Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, Basses
Practice	Each Wednesday 6:30-7:30; September thru May
Child Care Available	(youth groups, except high school, meet on Wednesday evening also)
Choir Special Music	We usually sing the first and third Sundays September thru May
Worship Teams	Teams are being formed; contact Kevin Niles.
Musical/Drama for Special Holidays	For Christmas and Easter usually a special musical or musical with dramas is given. Possibilities are unlimited when God is involved. (These presentations do require longer rehearsals and some additional rehearsals.)
Christmas Caroling	Members of congregation (all ages) join with the choir to go caroling.
Choir Fellowship	Occasional gatherings for food and fun.
Choir Calling	On the second Thursday of each month, choir members call on ill, bereaved, and/or shut-ins and sing hymns, visit, and pray with those who have special needs.

	Food Pantry The food pantry is an emergency pantry. There are no income guidelines, but we do ask that those who partake do not come back sooner than 30 days. We serve addresses from Armington and Minier only. The first Sunday of each month is a designated time to bring items to help refill the pantry; grocery carts are at the east, west, and south entrances to place your donations.

	Are you seeking more out of a church than being a Sunday morning spectator? Do you have the desire to develop a relationship with God? Are you ready to make the commitment to grow and follow Jesus as a disciple? If so, we invite you to become part of a LIFE group that corresponds to where you are in your Christian walk. If you are interested in joing a LIFE group at Minier Christian Church, please contact our discipleship minister, Andy Johnson (309.392.2290) or andyj.mcc@verizon.net. Our LIFE groups meet regularly throughout the year to encourage believers to grow in Christ.
The 4 Phases of Discipleship
New Life The initial phase of discipleship includes being introduced to Jesus and getting to know more about Him. Disciples learn the basic teachings of the faith and accept Him as Lord and Savior of their life. By the end of this phase a believer: Confesses Jesus as Lord, Rom. 10:9 repents of their sins, Acts 3:19 is bured (immersed) in baptism, Rom. 6:4 receives God's Holy Spirit, Acts 2:38 and lives as a new creation. II Cor. 5:17	Abundant Life A LIFE group at this phase consists of mature Christians who have completed the studies in a "Deeper Life" group. At this point they are able to lead in a ministry and are possibly training an apprentice to do what he/she does. At this phase a disciple conitnues to grow in: encouraging other believers, Hebrews 10:25 understanding of biblical truth, Col. 1:10 their relationship with God, II Peter 3:18 and holiness, living as an example to all believers in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. I Timothy 4:12
Deeper Life During this phase, a disciple learns more about God as they grow toward maturity. A disciple practices the disciplines of: prayer, Philippians 4:6 personal Bible study, II Timothy 3:16 scripture memorization, Psalm 119:11 stewardship, II Cor. 8:5, 7 and evangelism. I Peter 3:15 A disciple displays godly attitudes and behaviors as they grow in holiness and begin to serve in a supervisor ministry. A disciple may encounter opposition, derision and persecution because of their faith at this phase.	Life-Time At this highest phase, a disciple is faithful in their daily disciplines, with or without an accountablility group. A disciple is firm enough in their faith to be willing to die for Christ. Philippians 1:21 A disciple multiples their ministry by passing on leadership to those they have trained. II Timothy 2:2

Women's Council

Women's Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm, April thru December for fellowship, support of our missions to Kulpahar Kids Home in India, and our own Mark Fishel serving in the Czech Republic; but our primary purpose is to glorify God in every facet of our lives.

Young At Heart

The regular meetings of Young at Heart are on the third Thursday of each month from April through December.

Along with a delicious meal a variety of programs are planned. A favorite activity is "Traveling Bingo." Seasonal programs are included as well as humorous, educational, and devotional times.

Great fun, food, and fellowship is enjoyed by all!

Men's Monday Night Fellowship