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Tear Stained Pillowcase

April 1, 2008 6:30 am

A conversion poem by Amy Drew
Amy and Seth Drew

Tear Stained Pillowcase
mascara smudges and pink flowers
mixed with hours & hours
of what seemed like a bad trip
as I slipped between
fits and spits of muttering madness.

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Women’s Day Update!

March 10, 2008 10:00 pm

Jacque And Nick Economo Are Baptized
Jacque & Nick Economo Are Baptized (3rd & 4th from left)

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:39

When Peter proclaimed God’s promise of salvation “for all who are far off” little did he know how many women would be rejoicing at the prospect of claiming this promise nearly 2,000 years later. It is exciting to see how God is working to bring the message to new women through our Women’s Day gatherings. This year the Chicago International Christian Church will sponsor our very first…
Women’s Day event on Saturday, April 5th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The cost will be $10 (general) and $5 (students and seniors).

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Thanksgiving Dinner

December 1, 2007 1:00 pm

Ed Stevens (front center) is baptized
Ed Stevens (front center) is baptized

“One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched”¦Then Jesus said to his host, “˜When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Luke 14:1, 12-14

Before Jesus could preach about the Great Banquet, he needed to show what made a great banquet.

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Christ-Like Unity

September 18, 2007 10:32 am

Unity among sisters
Sisters Strive for Christ-Like Unity

The following are notes used to teach a women’s class on unity. You’ll find that both men and women will benefit greatly from applying these godly principles.

John 17:6-19, 21-22
- The main manifestation of Jesus being one with God needs to be our level of unity vs 11, 21-22

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First 40 Days of Discipleship

March 25, 2007 6:37 am
After Baptism, Now What? Illustration by Joe Chiappetta

A study series especially for new Christians

After baptism, now what do you do? Here is a plan of study for your 1st forty days as a Christian.

DAY 1: SAVED COMPLETELY

What God has done for you through your baptism into Christ is truly AMAZING!

Colossians 1:21-23
1. What was your relationship with God before today? What had you done to make God your enemy?
2. What does it mean to be holy, without blemish and free from accusation?
3. What condition is there to staying saved (v. 23)?

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