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Social Experimentation

Posted:  April 11th, 2011 (2:45pm)

I am fortunate.  I grew up in an age when society’s tested and true value system was still in place.  My childhood was in the formative years of the cultural revolution that is just now rocking our society.  There have always been problems, but lawlessness and it’s resulting social diseases were in their infancy in the 60′s and 70′s. Not anymore.
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Raising Girls

Posted:  April 8th, 2011 (8:11am)

I just heard one the most practical radio programs on Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey.  It was and interview with Dannah Gresh regarding her book “Six Ways to Keep the Little in Your Girl.”  If you have any interest in maintaining the purity, Christian identity and the personal self respect of your daughter, granddaughter etc, then I would highly encourage you to purchase this book and listen to the podcast of today’s radio broadcast. more

Posted:  April 4th, 2011 (2:45pm)

People doing God’s work are swimming upstream.  If you’ve ever done this you know it is a difficult task, but God is establishing His church around the world, and even here in Indiana.  This morning I read a chapter in the book Acts of the Apostles, by Ellen White entitled, “Laboring Under Difficulties.”  What an encouragement!  Can you imagine a man more dedicated that Paul?  His enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone – some liked it and some didn’t.  He energy was renewed by his connection to Jesus.  Paul loved Him. more

Back Home

Posted:  March 25th, 2011 (7:31am)

It’s hard to imagine that two weeks could go by so fast.  I arrived home yesterday after a very unrestful night sleeping on a cot in the O Hare International Airport.  In spite of how my trip ended, I have such wonderful memories of  serving with the almost 90 people who made the trip to ST. Lucia.  (By the way I slept on a concrete floor for over 10 days) more

As we come to the end of February, monumental paradigm shift is before the Cicero Church.

Posted:  February 16th, 2011 (9:01am)

Dear Friend, this web site is one of several providential convergences in the family life of the Cicero church.  As we enter the month of March not only will this web site be grand central station for communicating to our own church, it will be a portal to those who access the ministry of this congregation through the world wide web. more

Announcements 

Vespers & Church Business Meeting

Posted:  January 19th, 2012 (12:29pm)

This Sabbath, January 21, we will have sundown vespers beginning at 5:30 p.m. and immediately following will have a church business meeting.

Is the Sabbath at Risk?

Posted:  December 29th, 2011 (4:17pm)

Friday night, January 6, at 6:30 p.m. Elder Richard O’Ffill will be speaking at the Cicero SDA Church. His topic for the evening will be, “Is the Sabbath at Risk?”
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Christmas Eve Service

Posted:  December 15th, 2011 (1:54pm)

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are not going to be having the Christmas Eve service this year. Please join together with your families to reflect on Christ’s gift to us!

Night of Hope

Posted:  December 1st, 2011 (12:24pm)

You are invited to encounter a night of Christmas music and reflection presented by Indiana Academy and the Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church at 7:00 p.m. This will be taped and shown on Christmas Eve at 2:30 p.m. and again on Christmas day at 5:30 p.m. on Channel 40.

Rediscover Revelation

Posted:  November 10th, 2011 (1:04pm)

This Sabbath at 5:00 p.m. we will have a concluding meeting in our Rediscover Revelation meetings that are being held nightly this week. Following this meeting we will tour the renovated white house next door; have a pounding party of Toni, and then transition to the IA gym for a social together.

Men’s Ministry Sabbath

Posted:  October 4th, 2011 (12:54pm)

On Sabbath, October 22, Elder Jay Gallimore, President of the Michigan Conference, will be at the Cicero SDA Church presenting several presentations especially for men. All men are encouraged to take advantage of this day and the items presented. Lunch and supper will be provided. After lunch there will be several seminars and a closing presentation by Elder Gallimore.

Our Sympathies Extended

Posted:  October 4th, 2011 (12:49pm)

Jerry Heavner, brother to Beverly Van Meter and Barbara Overdorf passed away, Sunday, October 2, in Coral Springs, Florida. He attended Indiana Academy and was a member of the Cicero Church at one time. We would like to extend our sympathies to these ladies and their families.

Fall Festival

Posted:  October 4th, 2011 (12:46pm)

This Sunday, October 9, from 3 – 5 p.m. our annual FALL FESTIVAL will be held at the elementary school. Come prepared to have fun and enjoy lots of food.

Memorial Service Planned

Posted:  September 29th, 2011 (11:11am)

A memorial service is planned for Jean Perloff, mother of Ron Benvenutti. It will be on October 12 at 6 p.m. at the Shirley Brothers Mortuary & Crematory, Fishers-Castleton Chapel; 9900 Allisonville RD, Fishers, IN. Our sympathies are extended to Ron and his family in this time of loss. Please keep Ron and family in your prayers.

Sympathy Extended

Posted:  September 15th, 2011 (11:08am)

Goldie Bogar, Bonnie Hicks mother, passed away on Tuesday, September 13 in Chattanooga, TN. We would like to extend our sympathies to Bonnie, Bill and their family as they go through this time of loss.

Death Notice

Posted:  July 14th, 2011 (2:10pm)

Friday morning, July 8, Everett Walston, died. He is the grandfather of Les Neal. His funeral services were last week.

Abundant Living Seminar

Posted:  July 14th, 2011 (2:06pm)

On Sabbath, July 23, Flavio Prestes will be with us for our church service and following our fellowship luncheon, he will be presenting a seminar on Biblical healthy living.

Indiana Conference Elders Seminar

Posted:  July 1st, 2011 (4:45pm)

A small group seminar for all Indiana Conference Elders will be held September 17 at the Carmel SDA Church from 3–6:00 p.m. Please call and register with Sheri DeWitt at the Conference office (317-844-6201) if you would like to attend.

Abundant Living Seminar

Posted:  July 1st, 2011 (4:44pm)

On July 30, Flavio Prestes, an MDiv student from Andrews University, will be having our sermon for the worship service. After the potluck he will conduct a healthy living seminar on living the abundant life – a biblical approach. Plan now to make this part of your Sabbath experience.

Indiana Academy Registration

Posted:  July 1st, 2011 (4:41pm)

Indiana Academy registration for village students is August 11; dorm students registration is August 14, with classes beginning on August 15.

Elementary School Registration

Posted:  July 1st, 2011 (4:40pm)

Our Cicero Elementary School’s first day of classes will
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School Board Meeting.

Posted:  July 1st, 2011 (4:39pm)

Our next school board meeting will be August 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Elder’s Meeting

Posted:  June 20th, 2011 (1:06pm)

All Elders are asked to come to a meeting on June 29 following our prayer meeting. We have several things to go over.

Communion Sabbath

Posted:  June 20th, 2011 (1:04pm)

This Sabbath, June 25, we will be celebrating our quarterly communion service. Please be prayerful as we consider this service and come together.

Summer Prayer Meeting Time

Posted:  June 20th, 2011 (1:02pm)

Just a reminder that our summer prayer meetings begin at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. We look forward to seeing you then.

School Financial Aid Applications

Posted:  June 20th, 2011 (1:01pm)

Anyone who needs financial aid for their children to attend the elementary school or IA need to have their financial aid applications into the office by today, June 20.

Prayer Meeting Summer Time Change

Posted:  June 2nd, 2011 (1:35pm)

Our prayer meeting will begin at 7:20 p.m. during our summer months. This schedule will start next Wednesday, June 8.

School Financial Aid

Posted:  June 2nd, 2011 (1:32pm)

Those students needing some financial assistance to attend the elementary school or academy need to fill out a financial aid application and return to Pastor Clark by June 20. You may get an application from Pastor Clark or pick up one at the church office.

Sabbath Afternoon Concert

Posted:  May 12th, 2011 (12:56pm)

On Sabbath, May 14, at 2:30 p.m., “Jim Ashley and Friends” will be having a musical concert in the church. Come and enjoy the music.

India Share Him Team

Posted:  May 2nd, 2011 (10:50am)

Our India “Share Him” team all made it safely to India and are in the midst of their meetings. Please pray for them daily that God would be with them and use them to His honor and glory. There is a 9 1/2 hour time difference (they are ahead of us), so when we are in our morning hours they are in their meetings. Please continue to pray for their health and safety as well. Thank you.

Bob Weisner’s 90th birthday luncheon

Posted:  May 2nd, 2011 (10:47am)

Following our worship service, May 7, everyone is invited to bring food and join in the fellowship meal. We want to make this a special luncheon for Bob Weisner, who is celebrating his 90th birthday.

Nominating Committee

Posted:  March 30th, 2011 (11:40am)

We will be having our first nominating committee this Sunday morning, April 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall.  Committee members, please make note and we’ll look forward to seeing you then.

Maranatha Potluck Supper

Posted:  March 30th, 2011 (11:36am)

Everyone is invited to join in a sandwich and salad potluck supper in the fellowship hall on April 3 at 4:30 p.m.  We will be sharing the blessings received on our St. Lucia maranatha trip as well as watching a slide presentation from there.  This is open to all our church family and not just those who went on the trip. We know those of you who stayed behind were supporting and praying for us.  Come let’s enjoy the evening together.

Church Board Meeting

Posted:  March 30th, 2011 (11:20am)

The church board will be meeting, Monday evening, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Friday Evening Vespers

Posted:  March 30th, 2011 (11:08am)

The Butterfly Effect. What you do with your life DOES make a difference. EVERYTHING YOU DO MATTERS. EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE, EVERY ACTION YOU TAKE…MATTERS. A presentation, and report by the students of Indiana Academy about the Honduras trip. Don’t miss this. It will inspire and challenge you. Friday evening vespers in the Indiana Academy chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8.

Memorial Service

Posted:  March 28th, 2011 (3:25pm)

The memorial service for Art Richards will be held at 3 p.m. on Sabbath, April 9, at the Cicero SDA Church with Pastor Kelly officiating.

Notice

Posted:  March 16th, 2011 (1:09pm)

Sunday morning, March 13, Art Richards (Sibyl’s husband and Mary Ann Smith’s father) passed away.  Plans for his service will be announced shortly.  Please remember Sibyl, Mary Ann, Alan, Alex and their family in your prayers.

Communion Service

Posted:  March 10th, 2011 (7:05pm)

On Sabbath, April 9, we will be celebrating our quarterly communion service during the worship hour.  Senior Pastor Ron Kelly will be speaking and leading out in this service.

Error in Notification E-Mails

Posted:  March 10th, 2011 (7:49am)

The links to the SDA Church website and to the Subscribe page at the bottom of the e-mails subscribers receive when there is a new Announcement or a new entry in the Pastor’s Blog were incorrect and pointed to the development version of the website instead of to the production version. more

Vespers

Posted:  March 9th, 2011 (5:12pm)

This Sabbath evening, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. the Spring Valley Academy Band will be presenting a musical vespers at the church.

E-Mail Subscriptions

Posted:  March 5th, 2011 (12:44pm)

Several problems with the e-mail subscription process have been fixed. more

New Website is Live

Posted:  March 4th, 2011 (6:37pm)

Welcome to our new website. We are still in a testing phase so if you find any problems, please report them to our webmaster.