SERVICES
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
COMMITTEES:
Deacons: Lisa Brokaw , Chair
First Sunday of month following worship
Trustees: Tim Allaman, Chair
Second Monday of month
7:00 p.m.
Session: Rev. Johnson, Moderator
Third Monday of month
7:00 p.m.
Ladies Aid: Gloria Jones, Chair
101 West Adams St
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 189
Telephone #: (309)627-2091
Webpage: Biggsville-UPC.org
E-Mail: biggsupc@hcil.net
Pastor:
Dr. Rev. Richard Johnson
Presbyterian Women:
Vicki Johnson, Chair
First Thursday of the month
Picture by Emily Good-Kay
Picture by John Allaman
The Biggsville United Presbyterian Church was founded in 1856, having served as a mission station for seven years. We have been at our current location since 1906. Our congregation included several families that have been members for 5 or more generations. We currently hold services on Sunday mornings, with special services on Christmas Eve, with a candlelight service, Lenten services, Easter and a special service on the 3rd Sunday in August at South Henderson to celebrate our heritage.
SERMON: "The Light of the Gospel"
SCRIPTURE: II Corinthians 4:3-6
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Biggsville
United Presbyterian Church, (USA)
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012
SERVICES 7:00 P.M.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, and during this service we will set the tone for the journey toward the cross with the imposition of ashes. The hallmark of this service is repentance, of realizing that God sent Jesus into the world and onto the cross to suffer and die as the atonement for our sins.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
February 29th - March 28th 6:00 A.M. MIDWEEK LENTEN BREAKFAST
The purpose of this Lenten discipline is to provide an opportunity for midweek devotional reflection that guides the participant in deepening their commitment to Jesus Christ and provide support for handling the challenges and temptations of each day. The theme of this year's Lenten Breakfast series is "Sorrow Will Turn to Joy". Focusing on the challenges faced by five different people, the devotions will highlightg what it took them and what it requires of every individual to fight the demons and overcome the adversities that can and do emerge in everyday life. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings wrote, the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stand in times of challenge and controversy.
EASTER INSIGHTS
February 26th - April 1st
4:00 P.M.
Through work of the History Channel, we will look through video presentations at the historical, archeological and biblical information that helps us understand and gain insight into people and experiences critical to the life and death of Jesus. Each week we will spend 60 - 90 minutes exploring deeper meanings and setting the context for understanding the power and significance of the people and events around Jesus' final days. All programs begin at 4:00 p.m. Bring a bag of your favorite snack to share.
Sunday, Feb. 26th
Sunday, March 4th
Sunday, March 11th
Sunday, March 18th
Sunday, March 25th
Sunday, April 1st
Jesus: His Life
Judas: Traitor or Friend
Biography of Pontius Pilate
Mysteries of the Bible: The Last Supper
The Trial of Jesus
The Execution of Jesus.
April 5th 7:00 P.M.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Passion of Christ. It is the traditional night in which Jesus met with his disciples for the Last Supper, was betrayed by Judas and arrested. We will observe this night with an inoment with oil and receiving Communion by intinction.
April 6th 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY
This service will focus on the Seven Last Words of Christ as they were spoken from the cross. The service will be conducted in 8 fifteen minute sections, each focused on one of the words spoken by Jesus. Person may choose to attend all of parts of the service as they wish.
(see complete schedule below)
