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Special Report from Fairfield Churchill
Fairfield Fountain of Life
During a month long pastor appreciation emphasis, Pastor Middleton was given a $35/week raise, gifts and showers of love.  On Rally Day, October 25, the church had 23 in attendance.  They also have a new arrival Addison Jone Chuchill (right) born November 2, 2009.
 -- Pastor Dennis Middleton

 

Monticello Nazarene Church decided that instead of honoring Pastor John Francis and his wife Donna for only one day, we would honor them every Sunday for the whole month.
On the first Sunday, they received a gift certificate from Dairy Queen and a Pastor's and wife's plaque from the Missionary Department.
On the second Sunday a gift certificate to a local restaurant, "4 Ravens".
The third Sunday, they received a Kohl's department store certificate, which our Pastor's wife really loves.
We ended the month with a certificate to the new "Old Chicago" style restaurant in Champaign.
On Sunday evening Oct. 25, we had a Mexican Dinner with all of the decorations to match. A pinata was the highlight of the evening.  We had a lot of fun trying to break it. Our teens and kids and even Pastor and Donna took turns. A song was composed and sung by two of our church ladies and Donna honoring Pastor.  Three brave souls performed a Mexican Hat Dance.
We at Monticello want Pastor and Donna to know how much we love and appreciate them for all that they do for us.
We feel very blessed with their love towards us and their love and dedication to God.
We look forward to what God has fur us, may He find us faithful.
In His Service:
Monticello Nazarene Congregation

 

roxana shoeboxThe picture is of the 63 shoe boxes that Roxana collected for Operation Christmas Child.              

 

carmi membersThe Carmi Church of the Nazarene had 7 new members and 2 that transferred in.   God continues to bless our church. We are seeing spiritual renewal and lives are being changed.  Praise the Lord! 
 ---Pastor Dallas Robinson

 

Thank You. Just a note to say, your kindness really made my day!
The Flowers are beautiful. It is a tall arrangement, perfect for small spaces.
We are all enjoying them. -- George Reader & family

 

"Mary and I are grateful to the wonderful people at Laclede for the beautiful card and gift for us for Pastor's Appreciation Month.
We have been at Laclede only a short time as interim pastor doing the morning services. (Pastor Mike and Joan Ice do the evening services) and we have found a very warm and wonderful people.  They are optimistic and forward looking although they lost their pastor of 9 years, Rev. Black, in a sudden and tragic manner.  They are trusting the Lord for the future."         ---  Dr. Bill Chenault

 

RUSH MEMORIAL Activities & Events

   God has truly blessed us here at Rush Memorial by allowing us to be of service to our homeless community by extending a helping hand to those in need, as well as being of service to others in the area.

   In October, we met with Mrs. Shelia Burton, who is the director of the Education Advocacy Project, to present them with a gift of thanks for their continued efforts in working with the children and families of School District #189 in East St. Louis, IL.Image1rush
   Elder Carl E. Pinkston; Pastor of Rush Memorial Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Shelia Burton; Director, Education Advocacy Project, Mrs. Eva Pinkston, Rush Memorial & Mrs. Muriel Shackelford, Rush Memorial and Assistant Director, Education Advocacy Project

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                                                       Miss Shella Kelsey; Vista/Education Advocate and Miss May Yeh; Americore Education Advocate.

     November proved to be even more of a blessing for the Rush Memorial Church family.  Every year for the past 22 years, with help and donations of food & willing, dedicated workers, Rush Memorial has sponsored their Pre-Thanksgiving “Feed the Community” dinner, where we open our hearts and doors to those who are living on the streets, low income families and to anyone in need of a hot meal and a word from the Lord.   It is always held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  This year’s turnout was a huge success.

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Left to Right: Muriel Shackelford, Jeanette Hamilton, Olivia Shackelford Palmer and Elly Adams

Image4 rush   Stuart Leach & Debbie Jordon and Eva Pinkston serving guests.     Image5 rush

cars   Many came from miles around

     Rush Memorial is partnered with the agencies of the “Continuum of Life Care Center” and the “Metro East Weather Crisis Task Force” and on Dec. 2nd, we were blessed to be a part of the “Project Connect Homeless Workshop” held at the “Continuum of Life Care Center/ Paulyn House” located at 1274 N. 37th St. in East St. Louis, IL.  Image7

   Our guests were greeted by the Mayor of East St. Louis, “Mayor Alvin Parks Jr.”  Hundreds turned out for this helpful, informative event.