September 7th 2015

COMMUNITY
FREE CHURCH

WEEKLY

PRAISE GOD!

This news is as much for everyone of us as it is for

the Rochester family. We have sown long hours in
prayer for them, offered support and
encouragement, and stood firm in a battle that at
times didnt seem winnable.Yet we continued to
stand firm, not in our strength, but the knowledge
that God will fight for us, and He did!
As you heard on Sunday morning, we received
news that Abigail and Savannahs biological father
conceded his rights, KICKING OPEN the door to
John and Julie Rochester to adopt the girls this
week! PRAISE GOD! PRAY and PRAISE God as
we head into Wednesdays adoption. Thank Him
for he is SO good!
This picture of julie
signing the papers is as
much for you as it is for
them, a gift from God!

Peggy Shapiro from StandWithUs: Chicago, sharing on the

Iran Deal, Sunday night, to a crowd of 50-60 people. Many
commented that they were impressed that CEFCM was
willing to engage tough issues and take a stand.
We as a church will never trade tolerance for truth.

As of today there are over 75 kids

registered for the 2015/2016 AWANA
program that starts September 13th, at
6:00pm!
With the challenges of a fresh start no one knew
what this year would hold, but faithful
volunteers met, prayed, listened, learned, and have
led us to this point where we are hoping to meet
even more kids with the Gospel in the coming
months!
This past weekend volunteers handed out 200
brochures at the River Festival and registered 5
kids!
Please take a moment today and share AWANA
with someone you know!

Starting tomorrow construction will begin on the

nursery. Two things need to happen as this starts.
First, we need to pray. Pray for the safety of the
workers, for the construction, and over all of it how
God will use that space for His glory!
Second, we are blessed to have folks working in
our building everyday for a number of weeks.
My question now is: How can we bless them?
A plate of cookies?...Brownies?...A homemade
lunch one day?...... Some snacks?
Lets love these guys like crazy in such a way that
for months they will talking about the time they
worked on that church in Mahomet. Not for our
glory mind you, but for His!
Tasha will have a list going out Wednesday to sign
up to share something! As always PRAY:

Psalm 127:1
God this is your
project and place fill it with Your
Glory!

AWANA starts September 13th, at 6:00pm

It is my hope that you have fallen deeply in love

with the gospel that saved you. The kind of love
that wants to shout from the rooftops the name of
Jesus Christ. But sometimes a love like this is
hard to put into words. Thank God He gave us the
words.
Therefore, I want to challenge each and everyone
of us to read memorize the gospel, to preach it
first and foremost to ourselves and then out into
the world seeing lives changed for Gods Glory!
It is the good news that a just and gracious
Creator has looked upon hopelessly sinful men
and women and has sent his Son, Jesus Christ,
God in the flesh, to bear his wrath against sin
on the cross and to show his power over sin in
the resurrection, so that everyone who turns
from their sin and themselves and trusts in
Jesus as Savior and Lord will be reconciled to
God forever. (1 Corinthians 15:1-12)
The Gospel is a message that is to be proclaimed by every believer
(Mark 1:14; Acts 14:21, Romans 1:16, 1 Peter 1:12).

Many may not have noticed that this past week

our website went through an overhaul to update
graphics, features and functionality. This took
roughly 20 hours (every graphic, text, ect is
custom made) and was done for no cost
(Our website only costs us $120 a year to host
because we do 100% of the work ourselves).
If you have a chance check out the updates at:
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www.communityfreechurch.com

The Community group page

(cfccommunitygroups.yolasite.com) was also
updated for folks interested in this ministry.
Lastly, we are in the process of creating a
page specifically for Kids Ministry that will
coincide with the launch of the new nursery.

Our weekly newsletter that comes out

on Tuesday contains a copy of
sermon scripture outline along with
any quotes and references.
It is my hope that this helps you in
reflection on the work that God did
through his Word.

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Community Groups

The Schifo Home 6:00pm

Wednesday 9/9"!

Youth Group 6:00pm

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Elders Meeting 7:00pm

Worship Practice 7:30pm
Act Like Men 7:00am

Each outline is broken down into the

introduction, exposition, and
conclusion. To highlight that we are a
church that takes great care to
exposit the Word.

Isaiah: The King and His Glory

The Laborers are Few
Pastor Jason Schifo 9/6/15

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Windsor Road Christian Church

Holy Cross Church
405 West Clark Street, Champaign

Christian Education 9:30-10:30am

Counter Culture with Jerry Unger
Gods Prophets with Bruce Henrikson
Precepts Upon Precepts Womens
Study !
Sr. High School Jake Barrett
Jr. High School Ronda Ekberg

Childrens Church 10:45am

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Mrs. Lori Stalter
Worship Gathering 10:45am
Isaiah 40 Glory of Comfort Pastor Jason

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Feel as Jesus felt.

Do as Jesus did.

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Matthew 9:35-38
Matthew 4:23
Compassion
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Matthew 7:13-14
1Corinthians 1:18
Hosea 11:8

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We may have to force our lord to
punish us, but we never have to force
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Ezekiel 34:8, 20
Matthew 23:4

Billy Graham
The most effective witnessing tool I
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Acts 1:8
Matthew 10:1

There will be a Beth Moore simulcast shown

at Windsor Road Christian Church on Saturday,
September 12th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost
is to join the simulcast is$20.00, and lunch is an
additional $10.00. The subject will be Beth
Moores new book, "Audacious".
If anyone is interested in going, please let Deb
Henrikson, 586-2918, know by September 1st.

Call the church to join a group today, or

visit: communitygroups.yolasite.com

PRAYER VIGIL
CONVERSATIONS MATTER

ISLAM CHRISTIANITY

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Please join us September 25th, for a virtual 24

hour prayer vigil where we will be joining
churches all over the world in praying for Pastor
Saeed Abedini, an American pastor who is
currently serving an eight year prison sentence
in one of Irans toughest prisons simply because
of his faith in Jesus.
Since his arrest in September 2012, he has been
beaten, and emotionally and physically tortured.
Yet, in a letter to his wife, Naghmeh, he wrote:

with
Robert
Sievers
September 25th
at 6:00pm
Register by calling
217-586-5165

This next installment of Conversations

Matters promises to be very interesting as
Bob walks everyone though the end times
as laid out in Quran and compares it to the
Biblical text. In addition he will offer
historical understanding of the region of
the Middle East. Trust me - this will be
good stuff!

like the rats I can scream with joy within those

prison walls and worship my Lord in joy and
strength. The Joy of the Lord is my strength. Amen.
We pray that he may continue to hold fast to the
Lord and find joy and strength in Him while he
remains in prison. His wife, Naghmeh and their
two children have remained in the United States,
so please pray for their comfort and peace as
they wait on the Lord during this difficult time.

What do I do?
This Sunday and every Sunday till the 25th there
will be a sign up sheet in the back of the church.
Sign up for 1 hour over the 24 hours and covet
to PRAY for Saeed and his family. There is
nothing to attend it is something you do where
you are.

September 24th, 2015 7:00-9:00pm

LIFE BANQUET
Once again this year Community Evangelical Free Church is a table
host for this event. That means that we want to host and fill tables
with people who are pro-life and passionate about coming out to
celebrate Living Alternatives 30th anniversary with them!
The special Speaker this year is pro-life actress Sheri Rigby.
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Hilton Garden Inn Champaign

1501 S Neil St,, Champaign, IL

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September 24th, 7:00-9:00pm

How Much? The evening is Free. There will be an opportunity to

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Because we believe that abortion is one of the great

issues of our time and we want to fight it wherever,
and however we can. Therefore, every member and
attender of CEFCM is invited to attend this event!

Do you want to stand

against the evil of abortion
and be an encouragement
to those who have dealt
with abortion?

Starting on September 23rd, 40 Days For Life will

be peacefully praying outside the Champaign/
Urbana Planned Parenthood facility. Through this
ministry many, many lives have been saved as God
opens doors for conversations with those going into
the clinic for abortions.
We will have 2 hours per week that CEFCM is
tasked to be outside the clinic. Please pray about
joining this ministry. Sign up in the back of the
church.

Attend the Celebrate Life Gathering,

September 12th, at Holy Cross in
Champaign, from 4:00-9:00pm.
Pastor Jason will be sharing a few words at
this event. (405 W Clark St, Champaign)
Consider representing CEFCM at the
monthly Champaign County Celebrate Life
meeting. They are working to build
partnerships that fight abortion and help
those struggling with the effects of abortion.
The first meeting is September 14th, at
7:00pm and St. Patricks Church, Urbana,
Illinois.

Do you want to study the Bible?

Do you want to get to know others
who are passionate about Gods
Word?
Do you want to grow to know more
about God?
Then think about attending Bible
Study Fellowship this fall.

2 New Studies Starting September 20th Register Sunday at Church!

These two new studies are starting September 13th!
Sign up this Sunday at the church

For the first time a study on the entire

Book of Revelation will starting in mid
September 2015 through May 2016.
Each expositional study has three
parts: a study guide you complete, a
small group discussion where you talk
about what you learned, and a lecture
on the weeks materials. This gives you
the opportunity to hear it multiple
times.
Mens Bible Study Fellowship will
start September 14th, 6:45pm, at First
Baptist Church of Savoy. There is a
program for kids 1st grade through
High School.
Womens Bible Study Fellowship
will start September 15th, 9:10am, at
First Christian Church in Champaign.
There is a childrens program birth
through preschool.
This is an excellent FREE
opportunity for the whole family to
study through a book of the Bible
together every week!
For more information please see
Michele Shafer ([email protected]),
Tasha Schifo ([email protected]), or
Pastor Jason (who attends the
Monday night Mens Study).

Now is Your
Opportunity!
When was the last time you were able to spend an
hour rocking a baby? When was the last time you
were able to give your undivided attention to a
curious infant?

The baby/infant nursery needs your loving touch. We have

many babies coming to Sunday School and church each week
and their parents could use a break so they can focus on God.
During this time it is our chance to tell these little ones how
much God loves them.
Say YES to serving on
a rotating team. See Michelle Shafer (shafer5@mchsi) or
Tasha Schifo ([email protected]) today!

mini
Prayer
Retreat

Where: Lake in the Woods Park

When: October 17th 9am to 12pm
(Lunch provided afterwards)
We will be having our first mini
prayer retreat at Lake in the Woods
park where we will pray, seek God,
and together see what He is saying to
us. We will be using a book that
Pastor Jason and Jan Piasecki
recently read, Divine Strongholds
by Terry Terkyl.
If you would like a copy (encouraged)
please call the church office. The
donation is $10 per book. We will also
have some scheduled coffee times to
gather, pray and discuss the book.

On September 23rd, at 12:00pm we will

be having a new member luncheon and
class. At CEFCM we dont look at
membership as simply adding numbers,
but as a means where you can use your
voice to guide the mission of the church.
As a congregational church every voice
is equal and every voice matters. Please
consider joining us.
In addition the Elders would love the
opportunity to sit down with prospective
new members to get to know them better
ahead of the membership class.

Weekly Bible
Reading