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The Crossing Community Church

5000 Arlington Centre Boulevard

OUR STEWARDSHIP   

May 6, 2013

 “I will be loyal to The Crossing Community Church and uphold it with my Prayers, my Presence, my Gifts, and my Service.”

 By Our Prayers (for the sick):  Juanita Lephart (Altercare of Hilliard, 4660 Trueman Blvd., Rm. 102, Hilliard, 43026) (mother of Jeanne Hall); Chrystal Spellerberg (c/o Altercare of Mentor, 9901 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Route 84, Mentor, OH  44060); Marilyn Willey (c/o Echo Manor, Room 103, 10270 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW, Pickerington, 43147) (mother of Stephen Willey); Dorothy Workman (Franklin Woods Health Care, 2770 Clime Rd., Columbus 43223); Brennan Ambrose (friend of Kathy Nicholson); Myrtis Bailey; Beverly Baruth; Rev. Bob Bateman (former LABC pastor); Edna Bell (Faye Owens’ mother);  Ray and Jennie Cross; Jerry Culwell (former member); Darrell Daniels (father of Jean Howard);  Mildred Daniels (mother of Jean Howard); Clara DeWilde (mother of Pete DeWilde); Jimmy Devore (Toni Jeffers’ nephew); Debbie Dobbs (wife of Jim Dobbs); Melissa Ford; Mary Friscoe (daughter of Beth Friscoe); Elizabeth Glenn; James Hartman; Malin Haugland; Jean Howard; Mary Howard (mother of Joe Howard); Anna Hunt; John Jeffers (father of Jim Jeffers); Jan Jones (father of Jane Hartman’s daughter-in-law); Jane Knettel (Jim Jeffer’s aunt); Trina Landers, Nina Ruth Miller (Roger Blackwell’s aunt); Gordon Nelson (Jeanne Nelson’s son); Dick Omohundro; Linda  Omohundro; Dessie and Verna Page; Fay Parks, Lee Porter; David Ricker; Stephen Righter (former member); Bill Roose (Bob Roose’s brother); Rich Sabo; Ruth Sapp (Helen Dennehy’s sister); Bobbie Sawyer; Ted Sawyer; Sue Wolfe.

 

By Our Presence

Sunday School Enrollment                                                202

Sunday School Attendance                                                105

Morning Worship (8:30 a.m.–26/10:45 a.m.–78)           104

Discipleship Training                                                               9

By Our Gifts

Weekly Budget                                                            8,439

Weekly Offering                                                         12,045

Offering YTD                                                             119,331

Budget Goal YTD                                                     151,902

Annie Armstrong Offering/N.Amer. Missions Goal  3,000

YTD Annie Armstrong Offering                                        425

 

By Your Service

DEACON OF THE WEEK 

                                                                                April 28

Peter Wassenaar

May 5

Archie DeBoard

May 12

Pete DeWilde

May 19

Joe Hatfield

May 26

Bill Crum

 

EXTENDED CARE/NURSERY SESSION WORKERS

                                                                                        May 5

8:30 a.m.                                                   Rhonda Fullerton

10:45 a.m.                                                      Megan Bibbey

                                                                                      May 12

8:30 a.m.                                                        Karen Mogren

10:45 a.m.                                                  Carolyn Flowers

                                                                                     May 19

8:30 a.m.                                                             Cindy Peck

10:45 a.m.                                                    Sharon Phillips

                                                                                      May 26

8:30 a.m.                                                      Debby Oliphant

10:45 a.m.                                                  Alison Carpenter

 

Teller Schedule

Debbie DeWilde/Linda Omohundro                           May 5

Nancy Cheek/Jean Howard                                        May 12

Sue Crego/Carolyn Flowers                                       May 19

Walter Herbst/Dick Omohundro                                May 26

 Monday, May 6

     7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café -The Black and White Truth About Racism

Wednesday, May 8

6:30    p.m.     Prayer Meeting and Team Meetings

Thursday, May 9

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, May 12 (Happy Mother’s Day!)

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service

No evening activities

Monday, May 13

7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café – “When Love Hurts”

Tuesday, May 14

9:15    a.m.     Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, May 15

5:30    p.m.     Finance Committee Meeting

6:30    p.m.     Business Meeting/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, May 16

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

 Sunday, May 19

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service

2:00    p.m.     YA Service at Sunrise Assisted Living

6:00    p.m.     Cross Training: Youth

7:15    p.m.     Youth Snack Supper (Reed)

Monday, May 20

8:00    a.m.     Cook for Stowe

     7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café - How to Live Before You Die”

Tuesday, May 21

9:00    a.m.     Cook/Serve for Stowe

Wednesday, May 22

NO Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, May 23

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, May 26

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

5:30    p.m.     Church Picnic/Homestead Park

Monday, May 27

                            The Church Office will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

     7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café  - “The Majesty and Mystery of Nature”

Tuesday, May 28

9:15    a.m.     Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, May 29

NO Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, May 30

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, June 2

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service (High School/College Graduate Recognition)

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service (High School/College Graduate Recognition)

2:00    p.m.     Meet at Traditions

4:30    p.m.     Church Council Meeting

Monday, June 3

7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café

Wednesday, June 5

     6:00    p.m.     Building Use/Properties Committee Mtg.

6:30    p.m.     Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, June 6

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, June 9

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service

Monday, June 10

7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café

Wednesday, June 12

6:30    p.m.     Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, June 13

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, June 16

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service

     2:00    p.m.     YA Service at Sunrise Assisted Living

Monday, June 17

8:00    a.m.     Cook for Stowe

     7:00    p.m.     Lifetree Café

Tuesday, June 18

9:00    a.m.     Cook/Serve for Stowe

Wednesday, June 19

6:00    p.m.     Finance Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 20

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, June 23

8:30    a.m.     Worship Service

9:30    a.m.     Sunday School

10:45    a.m.     Worship Service

   12:00    p.m.     Business Meeting/sanctuary

4:00    p.m.     Deacons’ Meeting

Wednesday, June 26

6:30    p.m.     Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, June 27

9:00    a.m.     Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

 

Pastor’s Column

This coming Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day! It is a day to honor and remember the ones who gave us life, who nurtured us, who encouraged us along life’s way. When we were going through all the worries of adolescence there were our mothers who helped us through those challenging years. On Sunday, say a prayer of gratitude for your mother and mothers everywhere.

If you have not done so recently, why not drive by our new church location? I think you will be in for a pleasant surprise. The building is coming along more quickly than I imagined. Think to yourself: “Six months!” It may very well be that within six months the building will be ready for occupancy!

John Wilkerson, chair of our building team, has reminded us that we have an opportunity to make our new building more serviceable by sacrificial giving. We need $385,000.00 to enter a building that will be pleasing to behold and without debt. This will be our gift to the next generations of Christians. It will enable us to minister to people in Northwest Columbus for years to come. We need to have this money come in over the next month in order to be of use while construction is proceeding apace. I hope you will make this a matter of earnest prayer and generosity.

This coming Friday evening (May 10) our church will be providing refreshments at the Weaver Middle School near our new location. If you have some time between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., why not stop by, meet our new neighbors, and help us serve the goodies? You can also see the new church!

Looking at the calendar, I want to encourage you to be sure to mark May 26 on your calendar. That evening we will gather at Homestead Park for our annual church picnic.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Your Pastor,

     Wayne

YOUTH AND EDUCATION

CROSS TRAINING: YOUTH

  Cross Training on Sunday evenings is done for the school year, and will resume this fall. Andrew Tinn is leading a youth worship team and rehearsals have begun. They plan to practice again on May 19^th. Contact Andrew for details.

 

CLUB VBS, JUNGLE JAUNT: July 7^th – 11^th VOLUNTEERS AND CHILDREN: REGISTER NOW!

         Club VBS will again take place at a park! This year, join us at Homestead Park outside of Hilliard. Another change is that VBS will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the evening. This means that more volunteers will be available, and we need your help! Contact Debbie Oliphant or me for more information. Register online now, at the church websitewww.crossingcommunity.org

When Love Hurts

Perhaps you know someone who is in an abusive relationship. How can you help? The cycle of domestic violence will be explored at Lifetree Café. The program, titled “When Love Hurts: Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence,” provides practical strategies for removing those suffering domestic violence from their abusive situations. Invite a friend and come join in the conversation at Lifetree Café.  The Café experience provides a comfortable place and time to gather weekly to explore life and faith. We meet in the Tree of Life cafeteria every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments are provided. Child care is available upon request. Visit the web site at lifetreecafe.com for more information or “Like” our Facebook page at Lifetree Café Upper Arlington.

THANKS for going “out on a limb.”

The Lifetree Café motto is “Doing Life. Doing Good,” and encourages us to go “out on a limb” by reaching out into our community, our nation, and even our world. Thanks to many of you who supported the “Help Squash Malaria” campaign, we collected $273.00 or enough to buy 46 nets. Each net can protect up to three children, so potentially, 138 children will be protected as a result of your support!  If you are interested in further support of this campaign, or even going on an international mission trip, please let me know.

In His Service,

Tracy

Recognition of Our High School Graduates:               

    Stephen Chun – Upper Arlington

    Tanner Flowers – Hilliard Davidson

    Melissa Ford – ECOT

    Amanda Morrill – Hilliard Davidson

    Nicki Morris – Hilliard Davidson

    Nick Peck – Grandview Heights

Recognition of Our College Graduates:

    Jordan Flowers – The Ohio State University

    Jesse Porter – Capital University

    Scott Porter – The Ohio State University

    Aaron Tinn – The Ohio State University

    Andrew Tinn – The Ohio State University     

       Congratulations graduates, on a job well done!

College News

                  Weekly Bible Studies at Ohio State

Intervarsity Undergrad

Weekly Worship and Bible Study

Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.

Hitchcock Hall 031

Intervarsity Black Student Movement   
Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Hale Center 145

Asian American Intervarsity

Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Campbell Hall 200

Intervarsity International Student Movement
Fridays @ 7:00 p.m.
Morrison Tower lobby

 

WOMEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY

         An invitation is extended to all CCC women to join us on Tuesday, May 14^th, as we continue our winter Bible Study, “Missing Pieces” by Jennifer Rothschild, at the church in the cafeteria. We meet the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month, at 9:15 a.m.  If you have any questions, you may contact Nancy Jones.

LADIES COFFEE “KLATSCH”

Ladies, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for Christian fellowship and a good cup of coffee at 9:00 a.m., at Panera Bread at Tremont.

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

                      An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: ‘Get up and go south  to the road that goes down from  Jerusalem to Gaza.’ ²⁷So he got up and went. There was an Ethiopian man, a eunuch and high official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to worship in Jerusalem ²⁸and was sitting in his chariot on his way home, reading the prophet Isaiah aloud. ²⁹The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go and join that chariot.’ ³⁰When Philip ran up to it, he heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, ‘Do you understand what you’re reading?’ ³¹‘How can I,’ he said, ‘unless someone guides me?’ So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.”   (Acts 8:26-31 HCSB)

The Crossing Community goal for 2013 is $3.000.00.  So far we have collected  $375.00 toward our goal.  Please consider how God would have you help us reach our goal.

BABY DEDICATION

Please contact the church office if you would like to have a child dedicated on Sunday, May 12^th, Mother’s Day.

STOWE UPDATE

Dear CCC family,

236 people were served at the Stowe Baptist Center Soup Kitchen in April. I would like to especially thank Paul and Bonnie Althoff, Bill Coulter, and Jenifer Wilkerson who helped prepare and serve the meal. Their love and service to God’s people is most appreciated. I could not do it without your prayers, financial support, and willingness to cook, and to go and serve as needed.  With the increase in the number of people we are serving, there is a need for more people to help.  Three people in addition to me are needed to travel to Stowe on the third Tuesday of every month.  We cook on the third Monday of every month, and then serve on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m.  I’d love to have you participate any way you can.  This ministry is greatly needed.  I appreciate all of your efforts so much.  Your sister-in-Christ, Kathy Leach

Dear Friends of Crossing Community,

I want to thank you so much for the generous gifts, the lovely cards and your kind words of appreciation this past Sunday.  Your thoughtfulness is appreciated!!!  I look forward to being of service to our Lord for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Nancy Cheek

 

CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC

SUNDAY, MAY 26^th

5:00 P.M. – DARK

HOMESTEAD PARK/LAKESIDE PAVILION

4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard OH 43026

 Fun, food, and fellowship “too.”

There’s nothing more fun for you to “do.”

Lotsa children, adults, and food,

To put you in a happy mood.

So bring two dishes of your favorite food,

And we’ll provide the rest for you.

-  Hot Dogs

                                                                                                                     -  Buns

-  Drinks

       -  Place settings

Everything for anyone’s wishes.

Please sign up in your Sunday School.

NEEDED ITEMS

A member of our congregation is in need of the following items:  a dresser, bed frames and box springs for a twin and a full-sized bed; bedroom lamps. Please call the Church office or email sue@crossingcommunity.org  if you can provide any of these items.

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The Crossing Community Church

5000 Arlington Centre Boulevard

Columbus, OH 43220

OUR STEWARDSHIP

January 21, 2013

“I will be loyal to The Crossing Community Church and uphold it with my Prayers, my Presence, my Gifts, and my Service.”

 

By Our Presence

Sunday School Enrollment 200

Sunday School Attendance 99

Morning Worship (8:30 a.m.–30/10:45 a.m.–81) 111

Discipleship Training 33

 

By Our Gifts

Weekly Budget 8,439

Weekly Offering 3,762

Offering YTD 14,944

Budget Goal YTD 25,317

Lottie Moon International Missions Offering Goal 4,000

Lottie Moon International Missions Received YTD 2,436

 

 

By Your Service

DEACON OF THE WEEK

January 20

Ray Cross

January 27

Bill Crum

February 3

Archie DeBoard

February 10

Joe Hatfield

February 17

Pete DeWilde

 

EXTENDED CARE/NURSERY SESSION WORKERS

January 27

8:30 a.m. Debby Oliphant

10:45 a.m. Kathy & Ginny Nicholson

February 3

8:30 a.m. Samantha Kushner

10:45 a.m. Steve and Jodi Fischer

February 10

8:30 a.m. Cindy Peck

10:45 a.m. Megan Bibbey

February 17

8:30 a.m. Karen Mogren

10:45 a.m. Carolyn Flowers

 

Teller Schedule

Nancy Cheek/Jean Howard January 20

Sue Crego/Carolyn Flowers January 27

Walter Herbst/Dick Omohundr o February 3

Debbie DeWilde/Linda Omohundro February 10

Nancy Cheek/Jean Howard February 17

LEADER DEADLINE—The next mailed Leader will be typed on January 28. All articles for that issue should be submitted by Friday, January 25.

Tuesday, January 22

9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, January 23

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting followed by Sunday School Worker/Church Leader

Training Event

Thursday, January 24

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, January 27

8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Peck)

Monday, January 28

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study/Sally Reed’s home

Wednesday, January 30

4:30 p.m. Youth at Manna Cafe

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, January 31

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, February 3

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

2:00 p.m. Meet at Traditions

4:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting

NO Adult Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Kim/Jang)

Monday, February 4

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study/Sally Reed’s home

Wednesday, February 6

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, February 7

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, February 10

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Ortman)

Monday, February 11

700 p.m. Women’s Bible Study/Sally Reed’s home

Tuesday, February 12

9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, February 13

7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

Thursday, February 14

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, February 17

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

2:00 p.m. YA Service at Sunrise Assisted Living

3:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting

4:30 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Song)

Monday, February 18

8:00 a.m. Cook for Stowe

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study/Sally Reed’s home

Tuesday, February 19

9:00 a.m. Cook/Serve for Stowe

Wednesday, February 20

6:30 p.m. Business Meeting/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, February 21

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, February 24

8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Chun)

Monday, February 25

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study/Sally Reed’s home

Tuesday, February 26

9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, February 27

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, February 28

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, March 3

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

2:00 p.m. Meet at Traditions

4:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Kim/Jang)

Wednesday, March 6

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, March 7

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

Sunday, March 10

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

6:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship

6:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship

7:15 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Kim/Jang)

Tuesday, March 12

9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study/cafeteria

Wednesday, March 13

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Thursday, March 14

9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee Klatsch/Panera

 

 

Pastor’s Column

 

What a lovely day it was last Sunday as we gathered for the dedication of Zacary Jaymes Wheeler to the Lord. We rejoice with Ryan and Meri at the birth of Zacary. They are doing a great job, because he sure is one healthy and handsome young man! Proud grandparents are Bill and Michelle Morris and Craig and Sharon Bechler. With a family like this, Zacary has a head start in life! On the preceding Saturday the funeral service for B J Wagner was held here. B J was a woman who brought a lot of joy to us and we will miss her. She was part of a wonderful family and we commend them to the comfort of our heavenly Father. We also will want to keep in our prayers Tim and Missy Tesner. The unexpected death of their second son, Anthony, has left us all speechless. It is such a tragedy. God bless the family!

On Sunday mornings we are looking at the mystery and marvel of prayer. Prayer is a most extraordinary gift God has shared with us. It is one of our connections with God, and, I suppose, one we may underutilize. So, on Sunday mornings, I am making no assumptions of how far along people may be in their prayer life. I am starting from scratch. Prayer for beginners, if you will. Spurgeon once said, “On his knees the believer is invincible.” On Sunday evenings Brian Harper is leading us in an interesting study, Outlive Your Life. You will want to be here for this!

I look forward to seeing you this coming Sunday.

 

Your Pastor,
Wayne

 

YOUTH AND EDUCATION

 

YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP

Join us at 6:00 p.m., in the youth room for fellowship and Bible study. A snack supper will be provided.

 

MISSION TRIP DESTINATION ANNOUNCED!

CCC Youth will travel to New Jersey this July to assist in Hurricane Sandy relief. They will work on the Jersey Shore providing clean-up and restoration efforts where the devastating storm ravaged homes and businesses. Reconstruction of this beautiful shoreline will take years to complete. Our youth will begin raising funds for this trip in the coming months. Please support them in their efforts. Youth can reserve a spot on the trip with an $89 deposit.

 

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING

In “Outlive Your Life,” Max Lucado asks the questions: What if we rocked the world with hope? What if we infiltrated all corners with God’s love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works, and He invites us to outlive our lives here on earth. The Outlive Your Life Bible Study will challenge you to get off your knees, roll up your sleeves and start serving God in practical ways. Max uses the early church in the Book of Acts as a blueprint for how to impact your world for Christ. Join us in this challenge and the Discipleship Study led by Brian Harper , on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Hardcover copies of the book are available for $12. 00. It is also available as an e-book download. Contact the church office or Brian Harper to reserve your copy.

 

In His Service,

Tracy

 

 

College News
Weekly Worship and Bible Study

Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.

OSU Campus, Hitchcock Hall 031

 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
WOMEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY

An invitation is extended to all CCC women to join us on Tuesday, January 22nd, as we begin our winter Bible Study, “Missing Pieces” by Jennifer Rothschild. Here is a brief synopsis: Missing Pieces: real hope when life doesn’t make sense. A realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. God’s ways don’t always make sense, but He is trustworthy. Come close to Him. Experience unexpected peace despite your heartache. Trust Him more than your feelings. God will reveal Himself to you and fill in your missing pieces. Workbooks will be available for $12.95 on January 22nd. at the church in the cafeteria. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 9:15 a.m. If you have any questions, you may contact Nancy Jones

 

LADIES COFFEE “KLATSCH”

Ladies, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for Christian fellowship and a good cup of coffee at 9:00 a.m., at Panera Bread at Tremont.

 

FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The next business meeting will be Wednesday, February 20th, at 6:30 p.m.

 

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
for International Missions

This year’s theme is “Be His Heart/His Hands/His Voice.” The national goal is $175 million; our LABC goal is $4,000. We have received $2,436.00 toward our goal. Please pray about how you will support this offering, 100% of which goes to the mission field.

 

Winter Choir Opportunities

Brandon Hollihan is offering another opportunity for us to sing with other church choirs in a one-time community event: The Northwest Choral Festival. The Choral Festival will be held on Sunday, February 24th \, at 7:00 p.m. During that day, though, we will be meeting with the other choirs and practicing the songs we will sing as a combined group. Each of the church choirs will also sing an anthem on its own as a worship offering for the rest of the choirs and attendees. Please let Pastor Wayne know by Wednesday evening, January 23rd, if you can participate in this community choral event. Scott Anderson will lead choir practices (in a schedule yet to be determined) leading up to February 24th. Richard Thompson will be selecting possible anthems for us to practice. We hope to have enough participants committed to this effort to meaningfully participate. Please let Pastor Wayne know of your interest as soon as possible. Thank you.

THANK YOU
Dear CCC,

Thank you for the many expressions of caring concern extended to me and my family in the passing of my mother, Linda Sprouse. Your prayers, cards, words of comfort, and the lovely flower arrangement were deeply appreciated. Sincerely in Christ, Diana Hendricks and family

 

What’s So Amazing About Grace?

Would you like to learn a little more about Grace? Please join other women for a Monday evening discussion on Philip Yancey’s book “What So Amazing About Grace.” We will meet at Sally Reed’s and discuss chapters 2-3 on Monday, January 28th, at 7:00 p.m.