Coal Creek Bible Church
CCBC Hosts March FCA Meeting
posted by Pastor Miller on Friday March 5th 2010.
CCBC enjoyed hosting a March meeting of the North Fulton Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting. Check out our photo gallery for pictures of the ping pong tourney!
Sunday Night CCBC Class
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday February 17th 2010.
If you haven't made it to our Sunday eve study- YOU’RE MISSING OUT! Dr. Miller is teaching a series on systematic theology- but in a very practical and in a "nuts and bolts" fashion. Those attending bring a snack to share, and the atmosphere is very relaxed while informative. This is a great time to openly discuss the Bible and living out the Christian life in a helpful and affirming setting.
March 13th Scheduled for YMCA
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday February 17th 2010.
Each spring the CCBC family rents the local YMCA and enjoys a night of recreation and fellowship. Make plans to join us for this great event!
Valentine's Banquet Held
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday February 17th 2010.
If you missed our last CCBC Valentines Banquet- you missed a GREAT NIGHT! With a very special appearance by ma and pa Kettle (all the way from Abingdon) and of COURSE, the TRULY wed game- which produced a LOT of laughs (maybe even a few red faces). It was a wonderful night of fun and fellowship- with outstanding food provided by Chef John Davis.
CCBC Ladies Trip to Dutchman Store
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday November 17th 2009.
A group of ladies from CCBC recently enjoyed a trip over to southeast Iowa to enjoy the Dutchman Store, a Mennonite ran store in Cantril, IA. All had a wonderful time and are planning a return trip soon!
Dr. Miller at Avon Nursing Home
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 8th 2009.
Dr. Miller was blessed to have the opportunity recently to share some music and some encouraging Bible verses with some of the residents at Avon Nursing home. Thank you to his daughters who played music on the piano and to his new son 2 year old son who handed out songbooks.
Dr. Miller at Galesburg Rescue Mission
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 8th 2009.
Recently Dr. Miller was again invited to speak at the Galesburg Rescue Mission and was blessed to have the opportunity to minister the encouraging Word of God into the lives of those gathered there. Pray for the ministry of the mission and for those who so diligently work there.
Dr. Miller at Faith Bible Camp
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 8th 2009.
On June 29th Dr. Miller taught at Faith Bible Camp's Jr. High camp. THANK YOU goes out to James Cameron who assisted in a very special drama which touched the lives of many of the young people.
Father Son Outing Enjoyed!
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 8th 2009.
On June 20th fathers and sons enjoyed a cookout followed by a trip to Peoria to Pirates football game! Check out the gallery for pics!
Outstanding Mother Daughter Banquet Held
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 8th 2009.
Recently at Coal Creek Bible the church was filled with an outstanding mother daughter banquet. The food was wonderful, the program outstanding and all those who attended where tremendously blessed!
Jacob Miller to Speak at Baccalaureate
posted by Pastor Miller on Friday May 8th 2009.
This years Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday May 17th at 4:00PM at the United Methodist Church in Maquon, IL. This year we are doing something totally new,as the program will be totally student lead! With help from other Spoon River Valley High School seniors and the SRVHS Concert Choir, Jacob Miller (Dr. Miller's oldest son) will be sharing the baccalaureate message. CCBC is proud of all our seniors and prays that God will bless each of them in a very special way!
Dr. Miller leads Illinois House Invocation
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday March 25th 2009.
Tuesday March 24th Dr. Miller was invited to return to the ILL House of Representatives to present the invocation to start the session. See the photo gallery for pictures!
Rememberence Service Held for Mitchell Rives
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday March 9th 2009.
Two years after his tragic accident, friends and of Mitchell Rives gathered March 8th to remember their classmate. Dr. Miller lead the service which included watching a presentation built by one of Mitch's classmates. Our love thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Mitch's family.
Banquet Pics in Gallery
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday February 18th 2009.
Be sure to check out our photo gallery for the pictures from our 2009 CCBC Valentines Day Banquet!
2008 Country Christmas a WONDERFUL eve!
posted by Pastor Miller on Sunday December 7th 2008.
On Sunday, December 7th 2008 CCBC hosted its annual 1870's Country Christmas. It was a wonderful night of food, fellowship and some toe-tapping music! The program can be heard in its entirety by clicking the sermons tab. There are SOME pictures posted in the gallery with more to follow! THANK YOU to all those who worked so hard at making this even the great night it was!
Packed House for Annual CCBC Harvest Dinner!
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday November 24th 2008.
On Nov 23, 2008 the CCBC church family was delighted with the challenge of setting up additional seating to accommodate the large turn out for the annual Harvest Dinner.THANK YOU to all who participated, from those who helped with food to setting up, to cleaning up- it all added up to one WONDERFUL EVENING of food and Christian Fellowship!
New Construction at CCBC
posted by Pastor Miller on Thursday May 29th 2008.
The basement area of CCBC has recently undergone new paint, and is about to take a considerable step forward in terms of convenience- as a restroom is being added downstairs. Thank you to those involved in this project!
Dr. Miller meets artist Charles Freitag
posted by Pastor Miller on Saturday February 9th 2008.
As many of you know Dr. Miller grew up on a small farm near Keokuk, Iowa and today very much enjoys the rural farm heritage. Finally there is an artist that has been blessed with the ability to "paint" that farm heritage, Charles Freitag. Be sure to check out his web page, and when you order, be sure you let Charles know Pastor Miller from Coal Creek Bible Church recommended him! His website can be found at freitagart.com God Bless and ENJOY!
Fog Causes Semi Collision
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday February 5th 2008.
On Monday, February 4th one of the elders of CCBC was driving his semi in the dense fog and was involved in a serious collision involving another semi on highway 116 south of Hermon,IL. The Coal Creek congregation offers it's praise to God for His divine hand of protection in this serious accident. We also wish to extend our thanks to the London Mills Fire and Rescue crew who work hard and deserve our thanks and gratitude. Check out our photo gallery for pictures of the accident and you'll see why we are saying THANK YOU LORD!!!
New Minstry to Truckers Underway!
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday January 30th 2008.
CCBC has launched a new campaign to minister to those dedicated men and women who keep America running behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler. Truck stops throughout the Midwest will soon be stocking our teaching CD's. In coordination with this CD distribution, we are proud to announce the launching of a new website ministry truckingforchrist.org Involved in this ministry is Hollis Palmer, a retired OTR driver, and also enlisted are other current drivers who are involved in CD distribution. If your a driver interested in helping us distribute CD's call Dr. Miller at the church office, or e-mail us at pastordon@coalcreekbible.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS as we reach out to those who often cant make it to church!
Dr. Miller's Texas Trip
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday January 16th 2008.
Dr. Miller recently attended a conference at the Walvoord Study Center in Clifton, Texas lead by Dr. Mal Couch. Dr. Miller was joined by other pastors around the country to examine in depth many topics relating to Israelology. While in Texas Dr. Miller enjoyed a day off with some dear friends Stan and Linda Gary who own Three Mountain Retreat. Thank you to Dr. Mal Couch and Dr. Andy Woods for your teaching, and to Stan and Linda for being the wonderful people you are! Thanks to Joe for loaning his guitar, and for taking time to sit and enjoy some music together at the ranch! Thanks also to both Stan and Joe for taking time to make two little girls dream come true riding horses on a Texas ranch! Linda- Bits is ready to get back to the kitchen for KP!! Lacy- you blessed us in a way few ever have- we love you dearly. Pastor Steve- I enjoyed your teaching as well! Let's get the families together! Pastor Jamie- I enjoyed the walk by the lake at Waco- it was wonderful meeting you and may God continue to bless your ministry in PA!!
CCBC New Years Fellowship
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday January 2nd 2008.
The family of Coal Creek Bible Church along with friends from the area enjoyed a wonderful evening as we once again rented the local high school gym for an evening of recreation and fellowship! THANK YOU to all the folks that brought wonderful snacks, and to each one who participated in making this the fun evening that it was!
1870's Christmas Program ONLINE!
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday December 18th 2007.
Be sure to click on our "sermons" link to listen to our CCBC Country Christmas program!
Dr. Miller Speaks at Rescue Mission
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday November 12th 2007.
Dr. Miller was been contacted by a local mission ministry and has accepted an invitation to speak at the Galesburg, IL Rescue Mission. Pastor Miller reports that that the meeting was heavily attended and people were very open and receptive to the teaching of God's Word. Please pray for those in our area who find themselves in need. May each of us be reminded to reach out to others this Christmas and throughout the year!
CCBC Welcomes New Familes!
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday November 12th 2007.
We here at CCBC have been tremendously blessed in recent months as new families continue to find themselves at home here! We want each one to know how much we appreciate the opportunity to minister the Word of God into their lives, and how much we enjoy the fellowship that is part of the daily walk with God.
CCBC Hot Dog Roast Pics in Gallery!
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday October 23rd 2007.
Be sure to check out our gallery as we continue to post the latest pics from our events!
SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS!
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday September 19th 2007.
Here at CCBC we consider our online family an extension of our ministry here in West central IL. As such, it is our privilege to come along side our "online congregation" and offer to God your prayer requests along with our own. Each Wednesday evening part of our congregation meets here at the church specifically to pray. Is there a health need in your family? Are there relational issues you would like someone to pray about? Simply drop us a note at pastordon@coalcreekbible.org and we will join you in lifting your need before the Lord.
MORE new features on our site!
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday September 12th 2007.
You may be noticing that our web ministry is expanding! Recently all of our teaching became searchable by both scripture and topic. Now we are adding another dimension to our site for those interested in the history of both the church and the area. BE SURE to check our links as we are posting changes very frequently to offer more and more to the thousands who plug in to coalcreekbible.org each and every week! THANK YOU!!!
Dr. Miller Speaks at Men's Retreat
posted by Pastor Miller on Saturday August 25th 2007.
Dr. Miller joined Pastor Al Sommers from Checkrow Community Church, Pastor Phil Sommers from Newcastle and Pastor Jim Minney from the Fiatt church to speak at a men's retreat which was held at the Evangelical Free Church in Canton. A great group of men gathered to spend a Saturday together with the theme of "The High Ground" in morality, in our families, in our vocation and in personal evangelism. If you were part of that retreat and were blessed by the teaching- PLEASE drop us a line at pastordon@coalcreekbible.org and share with us what God is doing in your life!
2nd Annual Country Christmas Preparations Underway
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday August 20th 2007.
We are already meeting and planning out the 2nd annual CCBC Country Christmas. It is our plan to “roll back the hands of time” and invite everyone to the country church for a Christmas celebration from the 1890’s. We are working hard to make this an event to remember! The date for this year’s event is Dec 9th. STAY TUNED for more details!
Picture Gallery Updates!
posted by Pastor Miller on Thursday August 9th 2007.
While your with us here online at CCBC, we invite you to browse through our photo gallery where we post plenty of pictures of our various events! There are several brand new pics recently posted, so be sure to check them out! If you are looking for a church with a strong emphasis on Bible teaching which also enjoys lots of opportunities for fellowship, consider visiting us at Coal Creek Bible Church! We're a country church which is GROWING! Come be part of what God is doing!
5th Sunday Sing Online!
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday July 31st 2007.
Our July 5th Sunday Sing is ONLINE! THANK YOU Ed and Vern for the fish fry and cookout prior to the sing- it was WONDERFUL!
CCBC Men's Fishing Tourney
posted by Pastor Miller on Monday June 11th 2007.
Be sure to check our photo gallery for pictures from our recent men's fishing tourney!
Spoon River Valley High School Baccalaureate
posted by Pastor Miller on Sunday May 13th 2007.
Sunday afternoon May 13th CCBC hosted the Baccalaureate Service for the Spoon River Valley High School class of 2007. Participation from the senior class was outstanding! The Camerata Chamber Choir presented two songs and did a fantastic job! Several area pastors along with representatives from Gideon’s International joined together to congratulate and challenge the graduates. It was a service fitting of the hard work these young people have put forth. CCBC is proud to support our community and its families by hosting this event. Be sure to check out pictures from this event on our photo gallery. We also invite you to listen to the service in its entirety right here on our website. Click on “sermons” and scroll down to SRVHS Baccalaureate Service.
Dr. Tommy Ice Prophecy Conference Huge Success!
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday April 17th 2007.
We were tremendously blessed to have one of Dr. Miller's seminary teachers come to CCBC to hold a prophecy conference! Thank you for all that participated in the conference, and for those who may have missed out (or to those who attended and want to listen again) I am posting the teaching here online under our sermons tab! (I'm sorry I did not get pics taken!!!!)
Gallery Update!
posted by Pastor Miller on Tuesday January 2nd 2007.
Be sure to keep checking our photo gallery as we update pics from recent events!
Keep the E-Mail Coming!
posted by Pastor Miller on Wednesday December 13th 2006.
Each week literally thousands of people are plugging in to our online ministry. Almost daily the number of people visiting our site is GROWING! We PRAISE GOD for what He is doing through this ministry and know that it the incredible growth we are seeing is because YOU ARE TELLING OTHERS about us! THANK YOU for sharing us with your friends and neighbors. THANK YOU to those who have taken a moment to let us know how the online ministry of CCBC has blessed you. If you've not yet taken a moment to contact us- PLEASE DO! We want to rejoice with you in what God is doing. Contact us at pastordon@coalcreekbible.org THANK YOU!
1st Annual CCBC Country Christmas HUGE Success!
posted by Pastor Miller on Thursday November 16th 2006.
WOW!!!! What can we say?!! What a WONDERFUL evening we had here for our first ever CCBC Country Christmas service! HUNDREDS of people joined us for this very special evening remembering Christmas in the church of yesteryear including horse drawn trolley rides and a Christmas Carol sing by lantern light. Be sure to click on our "sermons" link to listen to the whole program or be blessed by some of the piano numbers by Rev. Mike Smith, a family friend of Pastor Miller’s who joined us for this very special evening.
Taking Your Prayer Requests!
posted by Pastor Miller on Sunday October 29th 2006.
We are very pleased to announce another feature of our web ministry: taking prayer requests from our online congregation worldwide. The congregation here at Coal Creek Bible meets weekly for the purpose of praying over the needs submitted. Send your prayer requests to pastordon@coalcreekbible.org We will respond to your e-mail and let you know that we are praying and look forward to hearing back from you regarding how God is answering! Look forward to hearing from you! Pastor Don M. Miller
Message to our Service People
posted by Pastor Miller on Thursday October 12th 2006.
Coal Creek Bible Church wants the men and women serving their country to know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with them. THANK YOU to those of you who turn to this web page each week to listen to our teaching. We want you to know it is our honor to minister to you, and invite you to continue to contact us directly with any prayer needs you may have at pastordon@coalcreekbible.org GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Pastor Don M. Miller
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