OUR IDENTITY
Founded in 1858, 1CC is a small-town church, living and serving in our community, but participating in God's kingdom world-wide. We carry on the mission of Christ and the good news of the gospel by living it, showing it and speaking it - watching the impact of how God calls, heals, leads, equips and gives purpose to his followers.
SUNDAYS AT 1CC
* WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:00
* NURSERY (AGES 0-3) AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH (AGES 4-11)
* SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ANY AGE AT 9:00
* YOUTH GROUP (COYO) Every Wednesday at Noon at the Arcola Dairy Queen.
VALUES
* GROWING IN KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
* DEEPENING IN FAITH
* TRANSFORMATION OF CHARACTER
* MOVING INTO ACTION
Scripture of the Month
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
COYO - Community Youth Ministry
ABOUT COYO
COYO is a youth ministry for kids from 5th-12th grades.
COYO takes the CO from community and the YO from youth to symbolize the partnerships of area churches and youth and families to nurture the faith of young people in the area.
Most meetings are held at the Broomtown Cafe in the downtown area. A typical youth meeting consists of a snack time, Bible lesson, and game time. Once a month we have an activity such as laser tag, scavenger hunt, swimming, etc. There is a modified summer schedule. For several years, COYO has participated in COYO GO, a weeklong summer project held right here in Arcola, serving the community.
PARTNER CHURCHES
Arcola United Methodist Church
First Christian Church
Walnut Grove Christian Church
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, GROWTH, AND SERVICE
MUSIC
* Traditional and Contemporary Music each Sunday in the worship service
FELLOWSHIP
* Monthly Sunday Luncheon after the Worship Service
STUDY
* Sunday School - every Sunday at 9:00, an adult class and a kids class
PRAYER
* Power in Prayer - gather together to pray on Wednesdays at 8:30am
SERVE
* The leadership of the church consists of elders, trustees, and deacons. A monthly meeting with all three groups guides the decision-making for the church.
* Most members of the church serve on a committee where they use their gifts and passions to make a difference.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
* Food Pantry
* COYO (Community Youth Ministry)
* Broomcorn Festival Food Booth