Morton Christian Church

Morton Christian Church KNOW Jesus--- LIVE Jesus---SHARE Jesus At MCC, you will find real, caring people who are excited to welcome you into the family. to 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

A typical Sunday worship gathering will include prayer, worship songs that are a mixture of contemporary songs and classic hymns, a time to remember Jesus' death through communion, a challenging biblical message, and other elements of worship that are intended to refocus our attention on God. Some people wear suits, while others dress more casually. We are normal people who fall down and pick each

other up. You can expect a loving environment where you will be welcomed as family, no matter where you're from or who you are. Please join us for Sunday morning classes as well. They are for the whole family and meet from 9:15 a.m. For more information on specific classes, visit our adult ministry page at www.mortoncc.org

Following the class, we all head downstairs for a time to connect and talk while enjoying free coffee and donuts. We meet together every Sunday morning from 10:30 a.m. for a time of worship, prayer, teaching, and celebrating the Lord's Supper. Childcare for both infants and toddlers is offered during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to check us out on a Sunday or stop by our office. You can call us at (309) 266-7410 or email us at [email protected]. There are many intellectual and theological phrases that could be used to describe Morton Christian Church. Words such as: independent, non-denominational, and autonomous to name a few. Although they might be accurate in their descriptions, they can be confusing as well. A better description would be that Morton Christian Church is a community of believers in God who look to the Bible for instruction on how to live life with God, with His church and with the community around us. Life in the “church” that is focused on worship, study, and service will provide the framework for our personal spiritual growth, interaction and survival in the culture we live in today. Below are some key references to scripture from which we receive our identity. We Believe ...

… that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God who died for our sins and arose from the dead. (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)

… that the Bible is the inspired word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16)

… that every person has worth as a creation of God, but that all have sinned and fallen short of what God desires for us. (Romans 3:23)

… that forgiveness of sin and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust in God and his son Jesus as Savior and Lord. (John 3:16)

… that those desiring to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord should turn to God, confess him as Lord, and be immersed in baptism. (Romans 10:9–10, Acts 2:38, Galatians 3:26-27)

… that the church is the body of Christ on earth. It is empowered by the Holy Spirit and exists to save the lost and strengthen the saved. (Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16)

… that Jesus will one day return and reign forever as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

06/23/2026

🤲 The Servant Heart of Jesus 🤲

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭45‬ 📖

Jesus, the King of Kings 👑, defined true greatness through servanthood—not through position, power, or status.

By washing His disciples’ feet and ultimately laying down His life on the cross, He showed us that true strength is found in selfless love and service to others. ❤️

Jesus did not simply teach about serving…

✨ He lived it.
✨ He modeled it.
✨ He sacrificed for it.

Take a moment today to examine your heart:

❓ Am I serving as an active member of the Body of Christ?

⛪ Am I serving my church through a specific ministry?

🏡 Am I looking for opportunities to serve my neighbors and community?

🌎 Am I supporting those who are serving others in the name of Christ?

Ultimately, all of these questions lead to one central question:

Am I actively serving others in a way that makes an earthly impact for the Kingdom of God?

The servant heart of Jesus reminds us that our lives are not merely about what we receive…

They are about what we give. 🤍

Please join me in this prayer:

🙏 Lord, forgive me for the times I seek to be served rather than to serve. Awaken in me a humble heart. Show me how to love my family, friends, church, and community through acts of service. Help me follow Your example and be a person who makes an impact for Your Kingdom.

In Jesus’ name, Amen. ❤️

06/22/2026

❤️ The Compassion of Jesus ❤️

“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
‭‭Luke 7:13 📖

As believers and followers of Christ, we are called to live transformed lives—striving to live and respond as Jesus would.

With that in mind, this week we will highlight six attributes of Jesus found in Scripture as we explore how we can grow in our walk with Him. ✨

Throughout the New Testament, we find example after example of Jesus’ compassion.

He was never:
• Too busy
• Too tired
• Too burdened

to notice the pain of others and respond with heartfelt compassion. ❤️

In Luke 7:13, Jesus encountered the widow of Nain. Her grief was overwhelming, and His heart broke for her.

His response?

🤍 He stopped.
🤍 He noticed.
🤍 He offered comfort.

The key lesson is this:

Jesus’ compassion was never passive—it moved Him to action.

So what about us?

❓ Do we meet the needs of others with a compassion that moves us to act?

❓ Or is our response sometimes one of mild interest bordering on indifference?

If we’re honest, most of us have found ourselves in both places at different times in our lives, depending on our circumstances.

After all, we are all members of a fallen and imperfect human race.

But through Christ, we can grow to reflect His heart more each day. ✨

Please join me in this prayer:

🙏🏻 Lord Jesus, thank You for noticing my pain and for being a Savior who empathizes with my weaknesses. Today, give me Your eyes to see and Your compassion to act upon the needs of those around me. Help me love others as You have loved me.

In Jesus’ name, Amen. ❤️

06/20/2026

📖 TRUST IT! 📖

Rest in the assurance that the Bible provides all the truth you need to live the Christian life. ✨

It is God’s complete and sufficient guide for knowing Him, growing in faith, and living in a way that honors Him. 🙏

Don’t get me wrong—God also provides His Holy Spirit to empower, guide, and strengthen us. 🕊️

But the Bible contains every precious truth we need to know God and follow Him faithfully.

That makes God’s Word pretty important, doesn’t it? 📖❤️

Instead of looking to the world for answers, let’s make it our habit to turn first to the One who created us and lovingly revealed Himself to us through His Word. ✨

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us everything You want us to know in order to know You and please You. Thank You that I don’t have to look anywhere else for truth. Praise You, dear Lord! Amen.” 🤍

06/19/2026

📣 PROCLAIM IT! 📣

Whatever is printed on the cover of your Bible, I’m confident it doesn’t say:

🔒 “Top Secret” 🔒

Why not?

Because God’s Word was never meant to be hidden.

It was given to us to share. ✨

As followers of Christ, we are not only called to receive it, study it, obey it, and defend it…

📖 We are also called to proclaim it!

“so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.”
— Ephesians 3:10 📖

The Gospel is the greatest news the world has ever received. 🙌

🤍 It brings hope to the hopeless.
✝️ It points people to Jesus.
🕊️ It offers forgiveness, grace, and eternal life.

And God has entrusted that message to His Church.

To us.

So today, ask yourself:

❓ Am I sharing the Good News with others?

❓ Am I living in a way that points people toward Christ?

❓ Am I taking opportunities to tell others about what Jesus has done?

You don’t need a pulpit to proclaim the Gospel.

You can do it through your words, your actions, your kindness, and your testimony. 🙏

Let’s be faithful to share the hope we’ve been given.

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“God, help me to learn Your Word so that I can proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Give me courage to speak, wisdom to know when to speak, and a heart that desires to see others come to know You. Amen.”

06/18/2026

🛡️ DEFEND IT! 🛡️

“For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.”
— Philippians 1:7 📖

“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.”
— Jude 3 📖

Truth—especially the truth revealed in God’s Word—is under attack.

That shouldn’t surprise us.

Darkness has always sought to extinguish light. ✨

As believers who receive, study, and seek to obey God’s Word, we also have a responsibility:

🛡️ To defend it.
📖 To stand for it.
🗣️ To speak the truth in love.

We are called to be faithful stewards of the Good News entrusted to us. 🙏

That doesn’t mean being harsh or argumentative.

It means having the courage to stand firm when God’s truth is denied, diluted, or distorted.

It means being ready to lovingly explain what we believe and why we believe it. 🤍

So today, ask yourself:

❓ Am I prepared to stand for biblical truth?

❓ Am I willing to speak up when God’s Word is challenged?

❓ Do I know His Word well enough to defend it?

May we never be ashamed of the Gospel or the truth of Scripture. ✝️

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“Lord, help me to have the courage to stand up against the lies that attack what Your Word says. Give me wisdom, discernment, and strength. Help me defend the truth with both conviction and grace. Amen.”

06/17/2026

Bible Study at MCC has been canceled for tonight...Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Have a good and safe evening.

06/17/2026

📖 OBEY IT! 📖

James, the brother of our Lord, wrote:

“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.”
— James 1:22 📖

You and I are called to do more than simply read and study God’s Word.

We are called to obey it. 🙏

Reading the Bible is important.
Studying the Bible is important.
But God’s desire is that His Word transforms the way we live. ✨

The true test is not how much Scripture we know…

It is what we do with what we know. 🤔

Are we applying His truth?

Are we following His commands?

Are we allowing His Word to shape our attitudes, decisions, and actions?

Jesus didn’t call us to be spectators of His truth.

He called us to be followers. ✝️

Today, take a moment to reflect:

🤍 Is there something God has clearly shown you through His Word?

🤍 Is there an area where He is calling you to greater obedience?

Don’t just hear it.

Don’t just read it.

Do it. 🙌

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“Dear Lord, thank You for the Bible! Help me not only to read Your Word, but to live it. Give me the courage and faith to obey what You teach me. Amen.”

06/16/2026

📖 STUDY IT! 📖

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15 📖

If we truly believe that the Bible is God’s message to mankind, would we ignore it… or would we want to know what it says? 🤔

The answer seems obvious.

Yet many of us struggle to make time for God’s Word amid the busyness of life. ⏰

So let me ask:

📖 Do you spend time studying the Bible on your own?

🏛️ Do you take advantage of the Bible studies, classes, and opportunities provided by your church?

🤍 Are you growing in your knowledge of God through His Word?

Studying the Bible is about more than gaining information.

It is about knowing God more deeply. 🙏

It is about understanding His heart, His will, and His truth.

The more time we spend in Scripture, the more prepared we become to live faithfully and confidently for Him. ✨

Perhaps this week is the perfect time to begin—or begin again.

Open His Word.
Read it.
Study it.
Apply it.

God will meet you there. 📖🤍

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“Dear God, help me to have a growing desire to study Your Word this week so that I may know You better. Amen.”

06/16/2026

📖 RECEIVE IT 📖

This week, we’ll be looking at some of our responsibilities in connection with the Bible.

Today’s truth is simple, yet profound:

✨ We are expected to receive the Bible as the Word of God.

“For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:13 📖

The Bible is far more than a collection of stories, history, or human wisdom.

It is God’s communication to us. 🙏

When we open its pages, we are not simply reading words written long ago…

✨ We are hearing from our Creator.
✨ We are receiving His truth.
✨ We are allowing Him to shape our hearts and minds.

And when we receive God’s Word for what it truly is, it goes to work within us—guiding, correcting, encouraging, and transforming us. 🤍

Today, may we approach Scripture with reverence, humility, and expectation.

Let’s receive it not merely as the words of men, but as the living Word of God. 📖✨

🙏 Today’s Prayer

“Almighty God, help me never forget that when I am reading the Bible, I am reading Your Word. May I always receive and respect it as Your communication to me. Amen.”

Address

1001 S 4th Avenue
Morton, IL
61550

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:15am - 10am
10:30am - 11:45am

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+13092667410

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