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Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Deutsch family on the adoption of Nicholas last week; we are so thrilled for Nick, Laura and Nicholas!

New Wednesday Nights - Awana is now Kingdom Kids!
Still for ages 3 years-5th grade, Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm
We need volunteers! If you are willing to volunteer for Kingdom Kids this year, please contact Trisha Sorensen at 507-993-6119.
There will be a short informational meeting for Kingdom Kids following the service next week, August 24, in the library.

Great News!!!
The Wanda Mountain Boys are coming back to TEFC. They will be here the evening of September 28. More details later. Please spread the word!!!! Good opportunity to bring our unsaved friends.

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Evangelical Free Church of Taylorville
August 17, 2025
Welcome to Worship
Announcements & Prayer - Nate Howard
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” - H62
“Who Is Like Our God?”
Worship through Prayer - Pastor Don Beetem
Worship Through Hearing the Word
“He Will Hold Me Fast”
“It Is Well With My Soul” - H321
Scripture Reading - Nate Williamson
Colossians 1:10-14 (Pew Bible Page 1165)
Children’s Church (ages 4+) - Dana Beetem
Message - Pastor Don Beetem
Worship Through Commitment
“Whom Shall I Fear?
Benediction - Pastor Don Beetem
Nursery (Infant - 3 years) Christina & Tinley Moore

*Please join us downstairs following the service for a time of fellowship*

General Fund Financial Update

Budget vs. Income
(as of 08/10/25)
YTD Budget: $144,416
YTD Income: $154,667
YTD Surplus: $ 10,251

Income vs. Expenses
(as of 07/31/25)
YTD Income: $151,363
YTD Expenses: $134,866
YTD Surplus: $16,497

Weekly Budget: $4,513
Offering Last Week: $3,102

Evangelical Free Church of Taylorville
319 S. Washington St. ∙ Taylorville, IL 62568 ∙ 217-824-9473
Website: www.tefc.net ∙ Email: efree.taylorville@gmail.com
Facebook: Taylorville Evangelical Free Church
TEFC Regifting
Church Community Builder: https://tefc.ccbchurch.com
Donald C. Beetem, Lead Pastor ∙ Jonathan E. Sorensen, Co-Pastor
2025 Elder Board Members & Areas of Responsibility:
Ministry Development: Jonathan Sorensen
Worship: Bryant Harrold ∙ Property (indoors): Don Beetem
Outdoors/Grounds: Rick Norton ∙ Finance & Stewardship: Steve Southworth
Evangelism: Chris Gleason ∙ Instruction: Steve Markwell ∙ Fellowship: Dave Roberts

This Week’s Services & Activities:
Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Insight (Sr. High)
& B.O.B (Jr. High)
Wednesday 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting
Saturday 7:00 am Ministry to Men

Next Week:
Aug Greeters Sharon Ray
Emmanuel Beetem
Sound Tech Don Readhead
Video Tech Steve Southworth
Welcome Bob Kindermann
Scripture Cindy Enzor
Children’s Church Trisha Sorensen
Nursery Jeanne Cruikshank
Becca Roberts
Fellowship Chris & Yolanda Gleason
Dave & Sonja Hancock

2025 Theme: Let Your Light Shine (Matthew 5:16)
Love Jesus Christ * Love one another * Reach others

Dates for your Calendar
July28th-Aug1-VBS
Aug 3– Picnic in the Park

*Join us downstairs following the service for a time of fellowship*