First Congregational United Church of Christ
           3465 N. MacArthur Road
            Decatur, Illinois  62526-1450

            Phone: (217) 877-2216; Fax:  (217) 877-9665

      

 

 

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Worship Schedule

9:00 Traditional Worship....9:10 Children's time and church school...10:00 Fellowship....10:30 Contemporary Worship...See you Sunday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 




 

 

We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday!!

9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

We celebrate Jesus Christ's teachings until 10 o'clock.  The Choir, directed by Laurie Matheson, and First Ringers, our bell choir, directed by Bette Fankhauser, share with the congregation their gifts of song and music during Traditional worship.  Dress is more formal than second service, with most wearing their traditional "Sunday best."  About once each month, the LOGOS children delight the congregation by singing for everyone. Communion Sunday is the first Sunday of each month.

     9:10 a.m.  Children Time: During traditional worship, we have a 5 minute children's time, with a short sermon directed to our church's children. The children gather around the alter and listen to stories, parables, or short lessons about values, the Bible, Jesus, Martin Luther, or any other special person who has taught us how to be better Christians.

         9:15 a.m.  Church School: After children's time, our youth (7th through 12th grade) and our children (age 2 through 6th grade) leave service to attend church school.  A biblical based program helps our children learn values and apply them to their everyday lives.

10:00 a.m. Coffee and Doughnuts in the Fellowship Hall!

10:30 a.m.  Contemporary Worship

All are welcomed  in a "come as you are" modern service, led by First Praise Worship band.  Stand and sing contemporary Christian songs while you are guided with faith and God's Word. This casual, yet fulfilling service will bring you back with a smile on your face and love in your heart next Sunday!! Church school for children and youth is also offered during this service.  

11:15 a.m. Coffee and Doughnuts after church!

 

 
Our First Ringers pictured, l-r:  Emily Beck, Bette Fankhauser, Shirley Kuhn, Caitlin Tribout, Alfreda Tribout, Mary Beck, Paula Cordts, Jeffrey Beck, Alice Huebner, Peggy Ruff, Ann Gerhold, and Clarence Elliott.  Picture courtesy of Clarence Elliott.  11/18/01.

 

 

 

 
                  Our LOGOS children sing for Worship Skill sharing during Traditional service.

 

 

 

 

 

 


First Praise Band leads Contemporary services.

 

 

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Rev. Dave Taylor Pastor

Teresa Goller, Youth/Children's Director

Laurie Matheson, Organist

Gary Baker, President

 

 

 

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