Upcoming Events:Monday, November 6th, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom BennettBuilding relationships, one cup at a time.Old Route 66 Family Restaurant105 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, IL 60420Traveling Office Hours, we are coming to you! Click here for the weekly traveling office hours. Controversial firearms ban law requires owners to submit affidavit by Jan. […]
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Pastor Steve Jones: Lives Filled with Ongoing Joy
In my previous two articles from Psalm 147, I’ve emphasized that this Psalm speaks of the corporate/public worship of God by his covenant people. Christian’s gather together on the Lord’s Day to praise God for his wisdom as well as praising God for his works. Today I want to bring out another aspect of our praise of God from this […]
Update from Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett (Sept. 15, 2023)
Upcoming Events:Monday, November 6th, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom BennettBuilding relationships, one cup at a time.Old Route 66 Family Restaurant105 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, IL 60420Traveling Office Hours, we are coming to you! Click here for the weekly traveling office hours. Illinois becomes first state in nation to eliminate cash bail Illinois’ SAFE-T […]
Update from Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Sept. 8, 2023
Upcoming Events: Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom Bennett Building relationships, one cup at a time. Uncle Vait’s Plazza 905 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753 Office Hours: Click here for the weekly office hours. SAFE-T Act update: ‘No cash bail’ set to take effect September 18 Since the final day […]
Pastor Steve Jones: Are We Constantly Searching for the Next Big Thing?
We began Psalm 147 last time by acknowledging that Christians will often become bored with worship because they’re continually searching for “the next big thing.” This Psalm gives us a look at the importance of worshiping God, not merely out of our own personal preferences, but rather, for the amazing God that he is! This Psalm calls attention to the […]
Update from Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Sept. 1, 2023
Upcoming Events: Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom Bennett Building relationships, one cup at a time. Uncle Vait’s Plazza 905 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753 Office Hours: Click here for the weekly office hours. DMV Facility Changes Take Effect on September 1On Friday, September 1, all Secretary of State Driver […]
Update from Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Aug. 25, 2023
Upcoming Events: Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom Bennett Building relationships, one cup at a time. Uncle Vait’s Plazza 905 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753 Office Hours: Click here for the weekly office hours. Governor takes action on remaining bills; all but six become lawAs of Aug. 18, all legislation […]
Pastor Steve Jones: Hallelujah! Rejoicing in God’s Abundant Blessings
In her book entitled, No Other Gospel, author Carol Ruvalo tells a story from the life of British scholar and military strategist, Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. During WW I, Lawrence had gained the trust of many Arab leaders. Because of this, he was asked to participate in the Paris peace talks following the end of […]
Update from Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: August 21
Upcoming Events: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom Bennett Building relationships, one cup at a time. At Washington Family Restaurant 1269 Peoria St #2352 Washington, IL 61571 Office Hours: Click here for the weekly office hours. Bennett-sponsored legislation expanding excused absences for FFA, 4-H eventsThe Governor signed a bill sponsored by […]
Pastor Steve Jones: “Remember the Lord”
In this latest series from John 21, we’ve received some important truths about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We’ve learned that: Jesus claims our total allegiance; Jesus commands our dependent obedience; there’s true freedom and fullness of joy only in seeking to faithfully follow Jesus; Jesus cares for our needs; Jesus must be our priority in […]