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Why is "Texas Christian Church" located in Illinois? We are now able to offer more sermons in .mp3 format than ever before! Contact Us: mail@texaschristianchurch.org Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Directions to Texas Christian Church: click for map From Clinton/Bloomington: Follow US 51 South to Texas Church Road and follow Texas Church Road to the church. From Maroa/Decatur: Follow US 51 North to Little Galilee Road. Take Little Galilee Road west about a mile, take the curve north, and continue north (past where Little Galilee Road turns back west) to the church. A Step Back in Time
“In 1933 the Texas Christian Church near Maroa needed a minister,” a local paper reported in 1938. “The church was in bad shape. Sixteen- year-old Mr. Garriott took the charge and in three years the congregation was doubled.” Christopher Troy Garriott (above) was born and raised in Harristown, lived for a time in Maroa, and began preaching at Texas Christian Church while still attending high school. Years after his ministry at Texas Christian Church, Chris wrote a novel entitled The Cypriot, about the New Testament character Barnabas. After his death in 2003, his son Max discovered the manuscript and had it published this year. Recently Max and his brother Dan visited Texas Christian Church and left several copies of the book behind. The book can be ordered at http://barnabasthecypriot.com
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New Sermon Series in January The Great Commandment (according to Jesus) was to love God and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. The greatest known verse in the Bible is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world…” Paul writes in 1 Cor. 13:13, “The greatest of these is love.” Coincidence? Hardly! The Bible says that “God is love.” The importance of love in the Bible cannot be overstated. During the first few months of 2012, our Sunday morning sermon series will focus on “The Greatest of These,” taking a close look at the “Love Chapter,” found in 1 Corinthians 13. Each message will consider the biblical teaching on love and how we can practice it.
Ladies' Prayer Breakfast Beginning in 2012 the men and ladies of Texas Christian Church will alternate months for their prayer breakfasts. The ladies will begin 2012 with a prayer breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 8 a.m.
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New Home Bible Study Begins Jan. 2 A new home Bible study begins Monday, Jan. 3 at the home of Fritz & Chris Robinson, located on Hallsville Road north of Kenney. The study will begin at 6 pm. This Bible study is planned to last between 9-11 weeks. The study will follow a book written by C. Edward Marsh (Pastor Scott’s dad) entitled Man in Time and Eternity. The book traces events from eternity past to eternity future, considering the three heavens, three words translated “hell,” what happens to a person when they die, future judgments, and other topics. All are invited to attend. Books are available for $7.50 at the church.
Winter Weather Cancellation Policy Winter weather is always unpredictable, and some wonder how Texas Christian Church handles bad weather on a Sunday. In years past the church has cancelled church due to weather, but it has been decided to only cancel church if there is no power to the buildings. “We don’t expect anyone to risk their safety coming to church if they feel the weather is too bad,” Pastor Scott Marsh said, “but we also don’t want to tell folks they can’t come to church if they want to try.” If church is cancelled due to a power outage, phone calls will be made to everyone.
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