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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" TEXT="#080000" background="060b85a3.jpg"> <div> <B>First Church of Christ</B></div> <div> <B>503 N. Main St., Georgetown, IL  61846      Phone: (217) 662-2106               Fax: (217) 662-8300</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#888888" TEXT="#080000" background="061d2d03.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="06467720.png" border=0 width="103" height="114" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="First Church of Christ"><B>Home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC about us"><B>about us</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_ministries.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC ministries"><B>ministries</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_services.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC services"><B>services</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC contact us"><B>contact us</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC resources"><B>resources</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_sermons.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC sermons"><B>sermons</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fcoc_prayer.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FCOC prayer"><B>prayer</B></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> ABOUT US</div> <bR> <div> Thank you for your interest in First Church of Christ. If you're thinking about visiting, or would simply like more</div> <div> information as to what we teach or what we believe, take a minute to look at the following questions for some answers.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> If you still have questions, please feel free to call the office at 217-662-2106.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="frequently_asked_questions___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Frequently asked questions...</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#location_" TITLE="FCOC about us">Where is First Church of Christ located?</A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_you_can_expect_from_fcoc" TITLE="FCOC about us">What can I expect from First Church of Christ?</A></div> <div> <A HREF="#first_church_of_christ_teaches" TITLE="FCOC about us">What does First Church of Christ teach?</A></div> <div> <A HREF="#to_become_a_member_" TITLE="FCOC about us">How do I become a member of First Church of Christ?</A></div> <div> <A HREF="#for_your_children_" TITLE="FCOC about us">What does First Church of Christ have for my kids?</A><A HREF="#for_your_children_" TITLE="FCOC about us"> </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="location_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Location: </div> <div> First Church of Christ is located at 503 N. Main Street in Georgetown, Illinois. The Church sits on Route 1 across the street from</div> <div> McDonalds.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=503+N+Main+St,+Georgetown,+IL+61846&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.059939,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=39.989155,-87.631845&spn=0.015127,0.038452&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=503+N+Main+St,+Georgetown,+IL+61846&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.059939,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=39.989155,-87.631845&spn=0.015127,0.038452&z=14&iwloc=A" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions___" TITLE="FCOC about us">top</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="what_you_can_expect_from_fcoc"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>What you can expect from FCOC:</div> <div> Excellent care for your kids in their own graded bible school classes. </div> <div> A worship experience that will both inspire and challenge you to draw closer to God. </div> <div> An invitation to commit your life to Christ. </div> <div> An opportunity to let us know who you are and how we can serve you. (No, we won't make you stand up in front of the Church.) </div> <div> The truth is in God's Word, the Bible. If you need a Bible, please feel free to get one of the Bibles at the Welcome Center. </div> <div> Our communion service is open to all believers who have received Christ as Savior. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions___" TITLE="FCOC about us">top</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="first_church_of_christ_teaches"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>First Church of Christ teaches:</div> <div> That the Bible is the inspired Word of God, a divinely preserved "lamp for our feet and light for our path." </div> <div> That Jesus Christ in the flesh was both God and man, and He died for our sins and arose from the dead. </div> <div> That every person has worth as a creation of God, but "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." </div> <div> That forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord. </div> <div> That those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized into Him. </div> <div> That salvation with its forgiveness, its imparting of a new nature, and its hope of eternal life is by the pure grace of God. </div> <div> That the Church is the Body of Christ on earth and exists to save the lost and edify the saved. </div> <div> That Jesus Christ will one day return to earth and reign forever as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions___" TITLE="FCOC about us">top</A> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="to_become_a_member_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>To become a member: </div> <div> For those who are already in a saving relationship with God, and are simply looking for a new Church home, simply come forward</div> <div> at the invitation and let the minister know your intentions. It might be helpful to contact one of the staff ministers or the Church</div> <div> office ahead of time. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> For those who would like to accept Christ as their Savior, contact one of the ministry staff and express your desires. Our senior</div> <div> minister would like to meet with you before you come forward and discuss this step with you. This is especially important with</div> <div> younger individuals. When you are ready, come forward at the invitation Sunday morning and express your wishes to the minister. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions___" TITLE="FCOC about us">top</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="for_your_children_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>For your children: </div> <div> First Church of Christ provides a wide variety of activities for children. Graded worship, Bible School classes, mid-week</div> <div> activities and special events. We also have an excellent group of nursery workers to take care of your very young children while</div> <div> you worship with us. Check out our Children's Ministry area for more information. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions___" TITLE="FCOC about us">top</A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>