Every Generation * Every Culture * Every Ethnicity * Every Economic Class
Welcome
This Is Our Story
Connection Church was planted in 2016 on farmland on St. Mary's Road in Libertyville, IL. The property had two houses and a red barn in need of repair. Pastor Lamark Lark believed this would make an excellent site of worship once the horse stalls and all their scents were cleaned.
About Us
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
A Diverse Community of Authentic Believers Learning How to be More Like Jesus in Everyday Life.
OUR PURPOSE
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
To Know Jesus Christ and Make Disciples of:
- Every Generation
- Every Culture
- Every Ethnicity
- Every Economic Class
OUR VALUES
OUR MISSION
OUR VALUES
- The Word Of God
- Prayer
- Holy Spirit Dependent
- Worship
- Obedience
- Authentic Loving Relationships
Expressions of Worship
The LORD's Supper
Scripture Memorization
Scripture Memorization
The ritual of "The Lord's Supper," also called, "Communion," began at Jesus' last supper when he changed the meaning of the Passover celebration. The Gospel of Luke tells how He commanded his disciples to remember and retell the events of the days to come. Jesus also gave the Apostle Paul the same command, which he reminded the church at
The ritual of "The Lord's Supper," also called, "Communion," began at Jesus' last supper when he changed the meaning of the Passover celebration. The Gospel of Luke tells how He commanded his disciples to remember and retell the events of the days to come. Jesus also gave the Apostle Paul the same command, which he reminded the church at Corinth. Read the Scriptures of both accounts and celebrate with Connection and New Abbey each Sunday at The Barn or at home.
Guide to At-Home Communion
Scripture Memorization
Scripture Memorization
Scripture Memorization
Memorizing Scripture as a tool for life is a high value at Connection. This ideal is is lived out each week during corporate fellowship.
After starting the morning in shared family time featuring songs and prayer, children 12-and-under interact with Pastor Lamarr Lark and other church leaders to learn names and meanings of the 66 Books of
Memorizing Scripture as a tool for life is a high value at Connection. This ideal is is lived out each week during corporate fellowship.
After starting the morning in shared family time featuring songs and prayer, children 12-and-under interact with Pastor Lamarr Lark and other church leaders to learn names and meanings of the 66 Books of the Bible. Afterwards, the children meet separately for further ministry application.
Meanwhile, the adults collectively learn designated Bible verses they should know as part the pastor's message.
Theology In Music
Scripture Memorization
Theology In Music
While array of musicians from assorted music and church backgrounds lead musical worship from week-to-week, one factor remains constant:
Now matter what style of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs are played, the lyrics selected for corporate worship are compatible with biblical teaching.
This iis emphasized when helpful by framing songs wi
While array of musicians from assorted music and church backgrounds lead musical worship from week-to-week, one factor remains constant:
Now matter what style of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs are played, the lyrics selected for corporate worship are compatible with biblical teaching.
This iis emphasized when helpful by framing songs with biblical backstory, defining words that may be common but not understood
13. THE LAST THINGS
We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to Earth and the establishment of His kingdom.
We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal blessedness of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.