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December 3rd

COMMUNITY
FREE CHURCH

WEEKLY

Do you have an iPad, Kindle, Nook, or any other kind of

e-reading device? if so here is a great Advent devotional
for free from Amazon.com!

Wednesday 12/3
Student Ministry 6:00pm
Looking at the Old Testament
prophecies of Christ!

Community Group 6:15pm

Piasecki Home
Everyone is Welcome!

Thursday 12/4
Worship Practice 7:00pm
Saturday 12/6
Basketball 8:30am
Prayer Training 9:00am
Sunday
12/7
Christian Education 9:30am
Womens Study Group
Jeremiah Study
Jr and Sr High School

Starting this weekend, Saturday the

6th, we are starting a Prayer Study
on the book: Praying Like Jesus
the Jew. If you havent signed up
to attend come Saturday at 9:00am
and we will have extras!

Childrens Church 10:45am

** Dont forget to turn in your Helping Hands gifts
today! A table will be in the back to collect gifts.

Worship Gathering 10:45am

Because of the great discount CBD

offered, and because we want to
equip you this study is FREE! Come
out and be encouraged in Christ!

Read Luke 1:1-25 to prepare!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by to help hang the

greens on Tuesday night! The church building is ready to
go, and now let us prepare our hearts with expectation in
the reminder of the coming Christ. One way is to check
out this great new album from Sovereign Grace Music
and Bob Kauflin, and his children.

Martial Arts 6:00pm- Free

It is available on iTunes for $9.99,

or we can order physical copies
for $8.00 each if we get 20
interested (bulk discount). Email
Pastor Jason if interested at:
jschifo.cfcmahomet@gmail.com
with the subject line: CD Order.

AWANA! 6:00pm
Monday 12/8

BSF Mens Group 6:45pm

Tuesday 12/9
BSF Womens Group 9:10am

First Christian Church, Staley Road

Community Group 7:00pm

Wright Home: Studying Luke

Schifo Home: Studying the Exodus
Everyone is Welcome!

We will share the Gospel with

the fervent expectation that,
because Jesus is alive, my sharing
the Gospel is not about me, but
all about Him.
Because Jesus is alive, we will
never fall silent, because we
believe, like Paul, that death is
gain.

In the midst of this kind of apathy

and complacency in the crowd,
Jesus shares not just a word, but
The Word of God. Considering
the mission to which Jesus came,
we know that this Word was a
word concerning mans greatest
need; salvation from the
sinfulness.

This past weekend at the 10:45

service, we looked at Mark
chapter 2. In it, Jesus encounters a
large crowd upon returning to
Capernaum. I have to say, when I
read the gospels I am always
curious at how the Word of God
handles crowds.

The gospel offers what transcends

all other messages and methods,
because it addresses directly our
greatest need. This is where
Christianity is different from all
other religions.

Because we live in a culture that

often measures success by the
numbers, we can count on the
fact that we may celebrate
crowds. Crowds for Jesus, though,
were no measure of ministry or
spiritual success. Never do we
find in Marks gospel that the
crowds were coming to Jesus in
repentance and faith. In fact, the
condition of the crowd reminds
me of the words spoken to the
prophet Ezekiel by God:
As for you, son of man, your
people who talk together about
you by the walls and at the doors
of the houses, say to one another,
each to his brother, Come, and
hear what the word is that comes
from the Lord. 31And they come
to you as people come, and they
sit before you as my people, and
they hear what you say but they
will not do it; for with lustful talk
in their mouths they act; their
heart is set on their gain. 32And
behold, you are to them like one
who sings lustful songs with a
beautiful voice and plays well on
an instrument, for they hear what
you say, but they will not do it.
33When this comesand come
it will!then they will know that
a prophet has been among them.
Ezekiel 33:30-33.

While other religions seek to

subvert man under the wrath of a
little g god, Christianity
addresses the greatest need of
man, which is to escape the wrath
of God poured out eternally on
sinners bound for hell. Only the
gospel and the message of grace
can address this need. Only
through the gospel can anyone
escape the wrath of God. Only
through the gospel will sinners
find freedom.
This is why Paul tells us in
Romans that those bound to sin
are perishing - because the wages
of sin is death. But death as we
know it isnt the end, because we
serve a Savior who rose from
death to life. Friends, I would
rather appear foolish to those
perishing by proclaiming the
message of faith through grace,
than proving my foolishness in
silence.
Mark 16:15
And he said to them, Go into all
the world and proclaim the
gospel to the whole creation.
Why does Jesus say to proclaim
the gospel to the whole
creation?
Romans 8:22-23
For we know that the whole
creation has been groaning

together in the pains of childbirth

until now. 23And not only the
creation, but we ourselves, who
have the first fruits of the Spirit,
groan inwardly as we wait eagerly
for adoption as sons, the
redemption of our bodies.
Ever since Genesis 3, creation
and all those within it have been
groaning, weeping, and
experiencing a type of increasing
pain that accompanies childbirth.
Meaning that while evil seems to
be abounding, there is an
expectancy apparent at the
prospect of joyful delivery
through a Savior who will in
Himself deliver us from evil.
Matthew Henry commenting on
this verse says, For these reasons,
and especially because of these
reasons we need to be a people
(Mark 16:15) who preach the
gospel into the ends of and all
through creation.
If the chief end of man, as said in
the Westminster Catechism, is to
glorify God and enjoy him
forever, then there is nothing that
will do so like taking up the God
glorifying and joy producing
mission of seeking and
proclaiming to the lost.
On December 20th, the Singing
Men of WGNN will be
performing a Christmas Concert at
the Marketplace Mall, in
Champaign. Historically, 500-700
people attend this free concert.
We are planning to set up up a
table and share the gospel at this
event. My hope is like that of Paul
as he entered into the Agora, or
the marketplace, and prayed,
somehow, some might be saved
by God, for God, and through
God.

Community Evangelical Free

Church of Mahomet

2014 Christmas Guide

Adopt a child through

Helping Hands.
See Deb Henrikson
(d.henrikson@yahoo.com)
for information

Gifts are due back by

December 7th.

HANGING
OF THE GREENS

Greta Henry of Living Alternatives is

providing us with the opportunity to be a
blessing this Christmas to 10 families that
are financially challenged because they
decided against abortion, and for life.
These families are of varying ages and
sizes. We will have a list available this
Sunday for you to sign up and adopt a
family. This is a great way for Community
Evangelical Free Church to serve together.
All gifts need to be collected
by December 10th.

CHRISTMAS BASH!

Cant adopt a family? We will also be collecting

diapers, size NB and 2-4, for babies that are due in
December through Living Alternatives Pregnancy
Resource Center!

SERVE TOGETHER
EVANGELISM AT

MARKETPLACE MALL
On December 20th at 11:45am,
we will be sharing the Gospel at
the Singing Men of WGNN open
air concert at Market Place Mall.
We will have a table and hand
out copies of The Story, Bibles, and sharing with
people the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ!
Come out and share your faith with others!

December 16th and 17th

from 5-7pm we will be
serving Salt and Light in
their Two Trees holiday
shop!
You can be a greeter,
gift wrapper, host, or
just a happy holiday
face wishing everyone
a Merry Christmas!

Dinner will be provided afterwards at McDonalds

for those who serve! Come out and give the gift of
yourself to those in our community!

Christmas in our Community....

MAKE AND TAKE
ORNAMENTS!
The Mahomet Public Library will provide
materials for all ages to make ornaments
on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Guests can create an simplefold, a pinecone elf, a reindeer bell, a
monogram ornament and a handprint
Santa. This event does not require
registration and is free.

MADRIGAL DINNER
The Mahomet-Seymour Madrigal singers
will present the 32nd annual Madrigal
dinner on December 13 and 14 at
Mahomet-Seymour High School.
Tickets are full dinner performances on
December 13 at 6 p.m. and December 14
at 2 p.m. are $20.Tickets for the dessert
performance on December 13 at 2 p.m.
are $10.

UNITED METHODIST
COOKIE WALK

The Mahomet United Methodist Church

will host a Cookie Walk on December 13
from9 a.m. until they sellout. The
fundraiser, which supports local and
international organizations, is run by the
United Methodist Women.
Guests are invited to purchase a cookie
box to stuff with a variety of home baked
Christmas cookies. Candies, dried herbs
and spices along with a craft bazaar will
also be available.

LIVE NATIVITY
PRESENTATION

The Mahomet Lutheran Church will present

their annual Live Nativity on Sunday,
December 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the drive in
front of the church.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT
THE SCHIFOS

Dont have anywhere to be Christmas Eve?

We would love to have you join us from
6-7pm at the church, and then come to our
home to enjoy friendship, treats, and lots of
laughs together. Bring an appetizer to share!
Everyone is invited!

BREAKFAST WITH
SANTA

December 6th, from 8:30-10:00am, the

Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce will
be hosting a free Breakfast With Santa at the
Mahomet Seymour High School Cafeteria.

WOMENS CHRISTMAS
TEA
Life Community Church invites Mahomet
women to a special holiday Christmas Tea on
December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.
$12.00 per person (Sorry, no refunds past
December 10th deadline)Register at:
http://lccci.org/events/christmas-tea/

Take some time over the next three weeks

to read these passages as a family...

Advent Reading

First Week 11/30-12/6

Sunday
Isaiah 40:1-5
Monday
Isaiah 52:7-10
Tuesday
Isaiah 40:9-11
Wednesday Genesis 3:8-15
Thursday Genesis 15:1-6
Friday
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Saturday Psalm 89:1-4

Second Week 12/7-12/13

Sunday
Isaiah 11:1-10
Monday
Zechariah 6:12-13
Tuesday
Micah 5:2-4
Wednesday Malachi 3:1-6
Thursday John 1:1-8
Friday
John 1:9-18
Saturday Mark 1:1-3

Third Week 12/14-12/20

Sunday Luke 1:5-13
Monday Luke 1:14-17
Tuesday Luke 1:18-25
Wednesday Luke 1:39-45
Thursday Luke 1:46-56
Friday Luke 1:57-66
Saturday Luke 1:67-80

Fourth Week 12/21-12-27

Sunday Isaiah 7:10-14
Monday Luke 1:26-35
Tuesday Isaiah 9:2-7
Wednesday Matthew 1:18-25
Thursday Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Day)
Friday Matthew 2:1-2
Saturday Luke 2:21-35
Advent Reading Focus on the Family

Prepare your heart for Sunday Worship by reading

the passages for the weekly message.
December 7th
Luke 1:18 (Read Luke 1:1-1:25)
And Zechariah said to the angel, How shall I know
this?
December 14
Luke 1:37 (Read Luke 1:26-80; Matthew 1:18-25)
For nothing will be impossible with God.
December 21
Luke 2:10 (Luke 2:1-21; Matthew 2:1-12)
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I
bring you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people.
December 24
Luke 2:14 (Luke 2:13-15)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace
among those with whom he is pleased!
December 28
Luke 2:30-31 (Luke 2:22-38)
for my eyes have seen your salvationthat you have
prepared in the presence of all peoples,

HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2014

November 30th

December 1st

December 2nd

December 3rd

December 4th

Advent Begins
Expectation of
Christ
10:45am

Martial Arts
6:00pm

Womens BSF
9:15am

Student Ministry
6:00pm

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Mahomet Seymour
Madrigals

December 5th

(Updated)

December 6th

Mens BSF
6:45pm

Prayer Training
9:00am
Basketball
8:30am

6:30pm
Dinner Provided

**No AWANA
December 7th

December 8th

December 9th

December 10th

December 11th

Christmas
2014 Words
that Bring Life
10:45am

Martial Arts
6:00pm

Womens BSF
9:15am

Student Ministry
6:00pm

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Mens BSF
6:45pm
Gift Collected to
deliver to Living
Alternatives

**Helping Hands
Gift Collection

December 12th
Why
Christianity
and Islam
Cannot

in Serving
God
Together.
December 12th
7:00pm

AWANA 6:00pm
December 14th

December 15th

Christmas
2014 Words
that bring Life
10:45am

Martial Arts
6:00pm

December 16th

Community
Groups serve
5-7pm at:

Special Guest:
Rachel Ross

December 17th

Students Serve
5-7pm at:

December 13th
Mens Breakfast
7:00am
Basketball
8:30am
Dinner for Rachel
Ross of Forget me
Not Ministries

December 18th

December 19th

December 20th

Worship Practice
7:00pm

Christmas Bash!
5:00pm

Basketball 8:30am

How to Share your

Faith Fearlessly.
7:00pm

Caroling-Food-Fun

JESUS

Evangelism during
the Singing Men
Christmas Concert!
Marketplace Mall
12 noon!

JESUS

AWANA 6:00pm
December 21st

December 22nd

December 23rd

Christmas
Service
10:45am

No Student
Ministry
Christmas
Eve Service
6:00pm
Open invite to
come to the Schifo
Home
7:00-9:00pm!

**No AWANA
December28th
Christmas
Words that
Bring Life
10:45am

December24th

December 29th

December 30th

December 31st
No Student
Ministry

December 25th

We want to
wish you and
yours a very

January 1st

December 26th

December27th

Church Office
Closed

Mens Breakfast
7:00am
Basketball
8:30am

January 2nd

January 3rd

Church Office
Closed

Special Guest:
The Caziers
Prayer Training
9:00am
**No AWANA

Basketball
8:30am