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Election day is over, but the election is not.  As much as we naively hoped that the morning of November 9 would put the madness of the contest behind us, people in our congregation are both rejoicing and mourning due to the outcome of the presidential election.  So, while we may be divided politically, what a great opportunity to be united as a church family around something that transcends earthly power.Let’s gather this Sunday and enter into the Kingdom of God together. When we gather on Sundays to sing songs, teach children, shake hands, hear Scripture explained, and partake of communion, we enter into a different realm.  The Kingdom of God is among us. The Kingdom of God is the rule of God, and by grace He will continue to rule our hearts and congregation.Please come Sunday.  Let’s heal together.  Let’s hope together.  We exist to Know His Love, Share...

One of the highlights of our year is the Thanksgiving Blessing. This year our goal is to have 175 sponsors so that we can give away 175 turkeys and all the ingredients for a family Thanksgiving meal for local families.  Your gift of $25 will completely fund Thanksgiving dinner for someone who might be unable to provide that special meal without help.We'll gather on Friday evening, November 18th at 6:30pm to prepare the bags.  Volunteer sign-in on Saturday morning, November 19th  is at 8:30, with the give-away beginning at 9a.m. in the parking lot at the Goodwill Store on New Shackle Island Road.  If you'd like to help either Friday night or Saturday morning, please sign up at the communication center.If you would like to sponsor one or more meals, please note Thanksgiving Blessing on your check or from the drop down box in online giving. ________________________________________________________________________________________________SPECIAL INVITATION You're invited to...

Great opportunities at CIL in the next few weeks:Marriage Seminar (October 29)We’re hosting the “Care and Feeding of Your Marriage” seminar on Saturday, October 29th from 9 until noon.  Relationships grow when nourished by time, attention, and care.  Sometimes, though, we need to learn (or be reminded) what that means in the context of day to day life. The cost is $25 per couple.  Childcare will be provided.  Register at cil.churchcenteronline.com.Ladies Soup supper -  Friday, November 4th is the CIL Women Fall Soup Supper.  It will be a fun evening as we gather to share good food and good conversation. Bring a crockpot of your favorite soup, a salad or a dessert to share and join us at 6:30.Register at cil.churchcenteronline.com to let our table hostesses plan for you.242 Groups meet this Sunday (October 23) - These small groups are an important part of life at CIL and we invite you...

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