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300 NE Third St., PO Box 427
Atlanta, IL 61723
ph. 217.648.2464
FAX 217.648.2859
www.atlantachristianfamily.org
www.facebook.com/atlantacc
atlantachristianfamily@gmail.com
"We are a growing, multi-generational family of
believers impacting our community for Christ!"
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ACC e-Newsletter // AUGUST 2020
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30 Fellowship in "The Gate" (juice, coffee, Mel-O-Cream donuts)
9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
6:30-8:30 p.m. Atlanta Youth Ministry (JH & HS)
Nursery service available during 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. hours
Children's Church for K-3rd grade during 10 a.m. service
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Oly South Parents & Students!
Friday, August 7th from 5:00-7:00 pm we will be giving out backpacks and school supplies at The Atlanta Christian Church, 300 NE Third St. The school year will be starting in just a few weeks; let us help you get prepared!
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ACC leadership is pleased to announce that Warren Smith will be joining our staff part-time as "Pastor of Outreach and Involvement." After completing his year-long residency at Eastview Christian Church in Normal, Warren is excited about joining the pastoral team here at ACC to meet what the leadership feels is a very felt need. Warren will continue his full time position at the Federal Aviation Administration and his graduate level studies at Moody Bible Institute while serving part time at ACC. Warren will also continue his role as elder at ACC. You can read more about Warren on the staff section of our website. A job description of Warren's new role is below...
Part-Time Pastor of Outreach and Involvement
1. Leadership Team / Eldership Responsibilities:
a. Prepare agenda and facilitate elder meetings with the goal of shared leadership and unity
b. Champion and cast vision for ACC in cooperation with the Leadership Team, with the goal of aligning ACC ministries around shared vision
c. Engage Leadership Team in ongoing training, development, and accountability
d. Develop and implement an eldership pipeline process
2. Specific Ministry Objectives (Outreach and Involvement):
a. Create and implement a connections ministry, assimilation process, and a clear discipleship pathway to mature and equip the saints in the likeness of Christ for His service.
b. Form a neighboring culture of evangelism at ACC that invites adults, teens, and children into a loving community
c. Plan, coordinate, and launch effective evangelism outreach into our community
d. Develop, implement, and oversee ACC’s discipleship pathway (“next steps”)
3. General Ministry Objectives:
a. Collaborate with the Leadership Team and Ministry Team Leaders with the goal of recruiting and equipping servants to faithfully fulfill our God- given commission here at ACC, with utmost character.
b. Collaborate regularly the Leadership Team and Ministry Team Leaders to develop unified ministry goals which align with the overall vision of ACC.
c. Collaborate with the Pastoral Team regarding ministry administration and implementation of the mission and vision of ACC.
d. Collaborate with the Leadership Team to formalize role expectations and code of conduct for:
i. Leadership Team (elders and pastoral team)
ii. Ministry Team Leaders (including small group and Sunday School
leaders)
iii. Volunteers
4. Other Duties:
a. Occasional fill-in preaching and teaching
b. Perform weddings, funerals, and baptisms as needed
c. Assist with pastoral care and visitation as needed
d. Assist with small group involvement and multiplication
e. Prepare agenda and facilitate Pastoral Team meetings as needed
f. Occasional mentoring and guidance to part-time Children/Youth Minister
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Our teaching pastor Doug Maris begins a new sermon series this month entitled "You Asked For It." Doug will be tackling Biblical topics and subjects that were submitted by church members during the month of July. Be prepared to dig in to God's Word, learn something new, and draw closer to Him through this unique series!
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The Atlanta, IL faith community would like to welcome two new pastors to the area. Please welcome Henry Johnson (Eminence Christian Church) and Aletha Weatherall (Atlanta United Methodist Church). May God richly bless your ministries and welcome to our community!
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Backpack Distribution Day recap
Saturday, July 25th, we kicked off our Back To School Outreach with our first Backpack Distribution Day. Set up in the Gate and following COVID safety guidelines, parents & students were directed to individual stations where a volunteer would assist them in picking out their choice of backpacks, grade appropriate supplies and then a toy of their choosing on their way out. With help from Oly South staff, the event went smoothly and we provided supplies for 42 students. This was a good start, given all the uncertainties regarding school this year. We anticipate this number to more than double in the weeks to come, and we are prepared to meet all of those needs.
The Missions Ministry would like to thank Eminence Christian Church and Atlanta Assembly of God for their support. Also a big THANK YOU to all of you for your generous donations making all of this possible!
We would also like to extend a special thank you to our team of savvy shoppers: Linda McVey, Karen Rawlins, Diana Cline, Julie Frantz, Susan Hoblit, Janet Halsey and Laura Coleman; for shopping, sorting, bagging AND... being able to come in under budget. 😁
Blessed abundantly,
Your ACC Missions Team
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CLICK HERE to watch our most recent live-streamed worship services!
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To get the most up to date announcements and information about the Atlanta Christian Church, text @atlantacc to 81010 to subscribe to the ACC texting group!
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The food pantry will operate Saturday mornings from 9-11 a.m. Please enter through the main doors off of Third St. and make your way downstairs to the basement fellowship hall. If you know of anyone who could use delivery service, please contact Tom Parks ahead of time (217-648-2484).
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They are done! The new directories will be distributed on Sunday mornings beginning August 9th. We hope this publication becomes a valuable resource for you as you seek to better familiarize yourself with Christ's Church in Atlanta!
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Operation Christmas Child
In August we are in need of school supplies! Pencils, pens, crayons, colored pencils, markers, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, and small notebooks.
We collect plastic shoe boxes every month (we'll need at least 260 by December 2020)! Please drop off the items in the collection bin located in the church library off of the sanctuary.
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Two More Valentine Care Package Thank You Notes...
1. Thank you for the awesome care package of goodies & homemade cookies, that I shared with my tent mates. We all enjoyed everything-it was great! Gavin Heck, U.S. Army, stationed in Poland (great nephew of John & Susan Swearingen).
2. Thank you very much for the yearly care packages that you send to me, my daughter, and my son. We are all very proud to serve our country and we appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our service. Lt Col Shawn Green, Deputy Mission Support Group Commander, 183rd Fighter Wing, Springfield, IL, Connor Green, Air National Guard, Springfield, IL & Kayla Green-Abernathy, Air National Guard, Travis, AFB (son & grandchildren of Harold & Georgia Green).
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Adult Sunday School (9:00 a.m.) for the month of August
TWO OPTIONS
1. "The Book of James" taught by Randy Brooks/Fred Pyle. Meets in the room off of the back of the sanctuary.
2. "Men and Women of the Bible" taught by Linda McVey and others TBA. Meets in the Gate.
Join us early (8:30) for coffee, juice, and Mel-O-Cream donuts in the Gate.
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Youth and Family Ministry News
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MINISTRY OPENING
Children’s & Youth Minister
(Part-Time Job Description)
The purpose of this role is to provide leadership of the ACC Children’s and Youth ministries to ensure intentional Christ-like conversion, discipleship and spiritual formation of children and teens.
1. Leadership Team:
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Attend and participate in Leadership Team meetings with elders and the pastoral team (typically monthly)
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Report on status of children’s and youth ministries to Leadership Team regularly.
2. Specific Ministry Objectives (Children’s & Youth Ministry):
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Provide oversight and leadership to the ACC Children’s ministry (currently) including:
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Children’s Sunday School (9am Sundays)
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Jr Worship (10 am Sundays)
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Nursery ministry (9am and 10am Sundays)
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VBS (annual)
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Provide oversight and leadership to the ACC Youth ministry, (currently) including:
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Teen Sunday School (9am Sundays)
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Youth group (6:30pm Sundays)
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Provide ongoing support of children and youth ministry volunteers and coordinators,
including:
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Assisting coordinators with recruitment when necessary
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Training
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Resourcing
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Curating biblical curriculum for all children’s and youth ministries
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Encouragement and pastoral support
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Loving, supporting, and showing ongoing appreciation of Children’s and
Youth Ministry volunteers
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Build Christ-like relationships with ACC children, youth and parents as foundational
to all ministry and programs
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Incorporate children and youth into various church ministries creating multigenerational ministry experiences when possible.
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Leadership of overall Children’s and Youth ministry program, including:
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Ensure proper security and processes/systems are actively engaged, (i.e.
compliance with volunteer background checks, check in system, volunteer
policies for interactions with children and teens, etc.)
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Ensure good communication with children, youth, parents and other church
leaders
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Designing and implementing safe and secure environments
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Creatively help grow the children’s, youth and family ministries of ACC
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Collaborate with the Pastor of Outreach and Involvement to ensure Children’s and Youth Ministries are intentionally focused on outreach and community impact.
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Budgeting and ensuring good stewardship of Children’s & Youth Ministry financial resources
3. General Ministry Objectives:
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Collaborate with the Leadership Team and Children/Youth Ministry Team Leaders with the goal of recruiting and equipping servants to faithfully fulfill our God-given commission here at ACC, with utmost character
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Collaborate regularly with the Leadership Team and Children/Youth Ministry Team Leaders to develop unified ministry goals which align with the overall vision of ACC
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Collaborate with the Pastoral Team regarding ministry administration and implementation of the mission and vision of ACC
4. Other Duties:
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Assist with pastoral care and visitation as needed
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Attend and participate in occasional Pastoral Team meetings
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Other duties MAY be assigned based on needs of the community, church family, and
through mutual dialogue with the Leadership Team.
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ACC BY THE NUMBERS...
Date, Attendance, General Fund Offering
July 5, 94 + 16 online = 110, $3203.31
July 12, 98 + 32 online = 130, $2911.87
July 19, 102 + 40 online = 142, $3523.16
July 26, 64 + 51 online = 115, $2487.54
General fund budget weekly need - $3,600.00
Average weekly general fund giving - $3,031.47
Average weekly attendance - 124
Gate Pledges Received This Month: $4,516.90
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Giving Changes Lives.
Giving is a way for us to put God first in our life as an act of worship. God challenges his people to trust Him (Malachi 3:10-11) through giving. When we give God our best we trust that He will bless the rest.
Wall-mounted drop boxes have been installed for weekly tithes, offerings, and prayer requests (one at each of the main entrances). Online giving or give-by-mail remains an option.
CLICK HERE to give online.
OR
TEXT TO GIVE by texting your dollar amount to 84321
Thank you for your generosity!
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Prayer Requests & Praise Reports
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Health Concerns:
Bob Billiter
Jace Combs
Jerry Carlin
Julie Osborn
Steve Pavlik
Helen Hutchison
Dale McRoberts
Danny Brooks
Carol Brooks
John Swearingen
Wayne & Connie Turner
Chuck VanHoorn
Dena Manley
Jimmy Simmons
Brian Setzer
Shelby Finchum
Janet Frantz
Gale Miller
Jerry Miller
Ethan Hoinacki
Brad Shaw
Dustin Goben
Pennie Daly
Marge Hamilton
Other Requests:
Prayers for school administrators, teachers, and students
Blake Brunner and his transition to new seminary and ministry in Colorado
ACC search for new children's & youth pastor
Bereaved:
Families of Gary Gresham,
Emory Bumgardner,
Emma Lou Brandt,
Marie Myers
Pray for our nursing home and assisted living residents:
Frances Nollman (Christian Village)
Eileen Craft (St. Clara's)
Barbara Swearingen (Castle Manor)
Praise Reports:
Macey Sympson baptized 7-5-2020!
Jim Coleman celebrated 95th birthday!
Helen Daugherty welcomes first great-granddaughter, Nelaiah Anderson!
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Wednesday Night Zoom Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m.
https://zoom.us/j/904933951
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Logan Baker
Chad Conner
Levi Eckert
Garrett Elliott
Dillion Glowicki
Ethan Golden
Connor Green
Kayla Green
Shawn Green
Samuel Houpt
Anna Leverenz
Richard McKown
Stephen Schmidt, Jr.
Zachary Scott
Tyrone Stainback
John & Kira Tierney
Jacob Walker
Jessica Walters
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