Sunday, February 21, 2021

Welcome to all who are worshiping with us at the Dewey Community church this morning. May we all be grateful to God for the reminder that, for his children, worship is essential and not non-essential.

This Sunday's sermon will be available soon at www.deweychurch.org/listen.

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Telling the Truth to Haters
John 5:16-27

Jesus came to earth to us the truth about Himself. In this passage Jesus makes 3 claims about himself which all people must decide whether to believe or not.

I. Jesus claimed to Share the Nature of God.

II. Jesus claimed to Do the Works of God.

III. Jesus claimed to Be the Way to God.

Childcare Today (2/21)
Nursery - Sunday School: Karen H. and Millie W.
Nursery - Worship Service: Ava H. and Ryann K.
Children's Church: Maynard & Jennifer B.

Childcare Next Week (2/28)
Nursery - Sunday School: Debbie B. and Laura H.
Nursery - Worship Service: Caleb & Kristen B.
Children's Church: Doug & Megan H.

Remember to Pray… for Ken L's continued recovery…for Lisa B's daughter, Kathy, who is experiencing health related challenges…for Rose B's continued recovery… for the C. family as they make preparations to move to Dewey…for nursing home and assisted living residents: Dave and Rose B, Mary C, Geneva I. and Lola K…that God will reveal new avenues for “making more and better disciples of Jesus Christ”…for Seek and Find Ministries in Rantoul…for our missionaries serving overseas.

MON-THU, FEB 22-25 // Pastor Neal's Study Retreat
Pastor Neal will be on a Study Retreat at Turkey Run State Park. He will be checking his email if you need to contact him. (Cell phone service is “spotty” at times.)

WED, FEB 24 @ 7:00 PM // Prayer Gathering
Join with others to pray for concerns within our congregation, community, country and world.

THU, FEB 25 @ 7:00 PM // Dewey Ladies' Book Club
The Book Club will meet DCC and will be discussing ”Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters’” by Jennifer Chiaverini. Please bring snacks to share following the discussion. All women of the congregation and community are welcome to participate.

SUN, FEB 28 @ 10:35 AM // Worship Service
In the Worship service, Pastor Neal will continue the series, “To Tell the Truth” with a look at John 6:22-51. The message is titled, “Telling the Truth to the Crowd.”

An Information Technology Team is being formed to give oversight to all things technology here at DCC. The breadth of responsibilities is yet to be finalized but will include matters related to the internet, phone service, computer and perhaps live streaming and other IT applications. If you have interest, please contact Dave H.

Community Prayer Breakfasts for the Lenten season will begin on Sunday morning, March 7. The churches hosting this year’s breakfasts are River Valley Church of Christ (3/7), East Bend (3/14), Fisher Community Church (3/21) and Fisher United Methodist Church (3/28). The breakfasts begin at 7:00 am. In addition, DCC will host the Community Good Friday Service on Friday, April 2 at 7:00 pm.

David and Brenda Atkin will be hosting a Zoom video call on Sunday, March 7 at 4:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for DCC to get an update from the Atkins as they lead a church planting ministry in the Seattle, WA area. A link to the video call will be provided for all who would like to participate. For now, save the date!

Man Camp: If any men in the congregation have an interest in attending Man Camp at Miracle Camp, please contact Ty K. The dates are Friday-Sunday, March 26-28.

Associate Pastor Vote: As was announced to the congregation earlier this week via email, Andrew C. received a 96% affirmative vote to serve DCC as Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry. Andrew has accepted the call and will begin serving on Sunday, March 14. Thanks to everyone who helped to cover the search process in prayer over these past 11 months. Special thanks to the Search Committee members (Dan G, Ben H, Eric H, Clair L, Tom L. and Denise P.) for guiding the process to successful conclusion.

This Little Light of Mine Preschool: Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will be open on February 1 for current families and for children of those who attend the Dewey Community Church. Application forms are available on the entryway table. Please contact Rhonda H. for additional information.

A New Address is available for Justin K. in Wisconsin. Check the church bulletin or contact the office for the address.

DCC and Oil-C-Change: Do you know a single mom or a widow who could use some extra help? Vouchers for a free oil change are available in the church office. Contact Pastor Neal for more information or to request a voucher.