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Who we are ...
The Christian Church at West Union, Illinois is … difficult to
classify. The quick and easy description would be a missions oriented
church in rural southeastern Illinois. That
really doesn’t describe the church or the congregation. We are a unique
mix of traditional and innovative.
The Christian Church in West Union was organized in 1890, with the
building erected in 1891. Over the years various additions have been
built and remodeling done to the building. New properties have been
acquired. Construction has been done. These are good things. They
however, are not the Church.
The Christian Church is the people, a congregation of believers in
Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. Our local congregation is just a
part of the Church.
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Preaching Minister Terry Henry has taken a new pulpit at Liberty Christian Church.We are in the process of searching for a new minister.
Elders
The elders are responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church, providing for the needs of the church by maintaining a scriptural based congregation and involving and utilizing the resources provided by God through the congregation. Our elders are
Les Leighty, Brad Thompson, Mike Bumpus
Deacons
Deacons fulfill the Biblical role of helping the Elders with meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the church. Serving as Deacons for 2012 are Gary Angel, Michael Leighty, Morgan Sanders, Charles Guyer.
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Perhaps you are unfamiliar with idea of ministry teams.
We elect ministry team leaders annually for a 1 year term (the only exception is finance, which is a 3 year term).
Team leaders are to gather a group around them to care for that ministry. It isn't to be a "one man band".
Leaders are to help other develop their gifts and talents as well.
Not all are called to be teachers or musicians or song leaders, but all have a gift to contribute. The team concept is to help develop those gifts
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Education MinistryChairman: Brenda Booth
The Education Ministry is to develop an effective program of religious education for the entire church, effective for the salvation of unbelievers and equipping of believers for service in the church.The Education ministry oversees the Sunday School, Wednesday night program, Vacation Bible School, and library.Music MinistryChairman: Les LeightyThe Music Ministry is to develop an effective and organized music worship program for the church.This ministry consists of worship service song leaders, pianists, organist, and other positions as determined by the ministry team leader. Responsibilities include planning the music portion if the worship services, scheduling musicians for each worship service, and obtaining necessary music materials.Worship Enhancement MinistryChairman: Margie Jackson
Worship Enhancement Ministry is to develop an effective and organized special activities program that will enhance the worship program of the church.This ministry carries out activities that enhance the worship ministry of the church. Responsibilities include planning special programs such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This ministry team also provides specials for Sunday morning worship and any other services that may enhance worship.Fellowship MinistryCo-Chairman: Sue Bumpus and Joy Gayle Wernz
The Fellowship Ministry exists to promote concern, love, and goodwill among the church members and the community.Responsibilities include recognizing birthdays, anniversaries, etc. by cards, phone calls, visits, or other contacts as deemed necessary and appropriate, recommending needed assistance for members of the church family or community to the Church Board or Missions Committee, and publicize and involve others in special events or projects. Finance MinistryChairman: Tina Calloway
The Finance ministry is responsible for establishing and carrying out financial policies, receiving, banking, reporting on, and distributing revenues of the church.The Finance Ministry provides the means of receiving, distributing, and accounting for the money received by the church.
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Missions Committee
The Missions Committee administers the missions program of the church. Members are selected by the elders and approved by the board and congregation. Members serve a 3 year term with 2 chosen every year. The Missions Committee administers a budget based on the faith promises of the congregation. It is not a pledge, no record is kept of individual promises. We promise to give a certain amount, trusting God to supply itWe support 17 missions, ranging in area from Thailand to Israel, and in focus from helping with crisis pregnancies to translating the Gospel to training ministers to caring for the elderly.Members for 2012 are Marjorie Leighty, AngelaThompson, Pat Utterback, Gary Angel, Charlie Jackson, and Mike Bumpus
Building and Grounds Committee The Building and Grounds committee is responsible for the physical plant ... the bricks and mortar so to speak. They are given the responsibility and authority to take care of the day to day maintenance as well as construction and remodeling of our various buildings.Members are appointed by the Chairman of the Church Board for a 1 year term. The 2012 B & G Committee is Gary Angel, Charlie Guyer, and Tom Booth.
Pulpit Committee The Pulpit Committee acts as a liason between the minister, the elders, and the church. The committee conducts the search for a new minister and presents the candidate to the elders. It carries out some of the administrative functions in ministerial relations. Annually (or more often as needed)the committee meets with the minister to reviews the goals and expectations the church has for the minister and that he has for the church.
Members
are appointed by the Chairman of the Church Board for a 1 year term with the expectation each member will serve 3 terms to provide continuity on the committee.
The 2012 Pulpit Committee is Charles Guyer, Mike Bumpus, and Robert Ledermann.
Contact InformationChurch Office Phone 217 / 279 -3462 Postal address P.O. Box 116 West Union, IL 62477 Email concerning our pulpit search may be addressed to wuccpulpitsearch@gmail.com
Website administrator
n9gik@arrl.net
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