8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Meyer
10:00 a.m.
2HC, Student Center
6:00 p.m.
Vespers Communion Service
Sunday, March 14 • Great Questions Lenten Series Continues
HOW MUCH BREAD DO YOU HAVE? • Matthew 15:29-39
Sunday, March 21 • Great Questions Lenten Series Continues
ARE YOU CONFUSED? • John 16:17-25
Sunday, March 14 • START HERE • 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. • Fireside Room
Start Here is a starting place to learn more about the church, to ask questions, and discover your next steps in joining the journey with Christ Church. Start Here is designed for those new to the church or those who have attended for years who desire to connect and volunteer or join the church.
Sunday, March 14 and 28 • Job Search Seminar • 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. • Room 260
A free two-part seminar is open to all who would like training and development in "Finding Job Opportunities and Getting Interviews" on March 14, and "Interviewing Well" on March 28.
Contact and Registration: Debra Ross 630.321.3905 /
Saturday, March 20 • Normal Prayer - Super-Normal Results Workshop
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Come learn how to "partner" with Jesus to seek the wholeness and healing God wants for us. Led by Mr. Ted Kallman, businessman and lay leader of the healing prayer ministry at Mars Hill in Grandville, Michigan. Registration table available in foyer this Sunday.
Registration ends March 14, $20 including lunch
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/normalprayerworkshop
Sunday, March 21 • Healing Prayer and Communion Service
Fireside Room • Theme: Healing from Diseases
Sunday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. • Lenten Taize Prayer Service
Led by Rev. Nate Klinger (Sanctuary)
This service will take place in lieu of Vespers Communion Service.
Through March 31 • Equipping Center Courses
These content-rich, short courses are aimed at equipping participants to be powerful witnesses of the life-changing love of Christ in the world.
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/equipping_center
Sunday Mornings • February 21 to March 28
• Faith of our Fathers II: 3rd and 4th Centuries
• Golf's Sacred Journey
• Explore the Faith: A Compass Class
• Journey with Us: A Compass Class
Wednesday Nights • 7:00 p.m. • February 24 to March 31
• The Book of James
Holy Week at Christ Church
Sunday, March 28, Palm Sunday
Services at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m., message by Rev. Dr. Greg Ogden
Thursday, April 1, Maundy Thursday
Communion Service at 7:30 p.m., message and music led by Rev. Nate Klinger and Praise Team
Friday, April 2, Good Friday
Communion Service at 7:30 p.m., message by Rev. Dr. Daniel Meyer, music led by Chancel Choir and Orchestra
Sunday, April 4, Easter Sunday
Classic Services at 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Contemporary Services at 6:45 and 8:15 a.m. (Sanctuary)
2HC Service at 9:30 a.m. (Student Center)
Vespers Communion Service at 6:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Saturday, April 10 • BREAKOUT! Chicago 2010 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Thinkingsmall.net and Christ Church of Oak Brook have teamed up to produce an encouraging and engaging way to train small group leaders. Join us for practical small group training workshops. Choose two workshops for $29. Workshop leaders: Dan Meyer, Greg Ogden, Eric Camfield, Kaleen Marshall, Alan Danielson, Dave Treat, Sharon Swing, Judson Poling, Greg Bowman, Jim Egli, Alan Danielson
Online registration: http://breakoutchicago.eventbrite.com/
Contact:
or Eric Camfield at
Sunday, April 11 • Special Musical Event: Requiem by John Rutter • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
The Christ Church Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra with professional soloists will present Requiem by John Rutter. This beautiful hour-long modern work shares a message of hope, salvation, redemption and peace in a hectic world and will be presented in the original mix of Latin and English composed by Rutter. Admission is free.
Friday, April 16 • Parent's Night Out • 6:30-9:00 p.m. • Children's Discovery Center
Children will enjoy playtime and a movie with popcorn while parents enjoy a night out. Feel free to come in your pajamas with a pillow! Limit 50 children, ages birth-12 years. $25 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/parentsnightout
Contact: Cathy Fiala 630.321.6753 /
June 3-6 • Christ Church of Oak Brook Men's Adventure Trip
Join men of all ages from Christ Church for an unforgettable weekend adventure including kayaking/canoeing in Upper Dells, an all-skills Golf Scramble at Devil's Head Resort, campfire chats and more. Please contact Kip Bennett for more information or come to Contact to pick up a Men's Adventure Trip Brochure.
Contact: Kip Bennett / kpbennett@comcast.net
Thursday, June 10 • PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE from March 28 • Seminar: Leaving Your Spiritual Wealth • Log on for Life • 8:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Fellowship Halls 1-3
Join Log on for Life as special guests John and Jacque Coulombe present "Leaving Your Spiritual Wealth: Passing Your Legacy of Faith to Your Family." The cost of the seminar is $15 per person, which includes lunch. Reservations required.
Contact: Jan Huskisson 630.321.6770 /
SPOTLIGHT: Higher Ground: Professional Singles Looking Up
1st and 3rd Mondays • 7:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall 3
Higher Ground is for working singles who are 35-59 years old and want to grow in all phases of their life. We offer a variety of social, recreational, small group, retreat, and service/missions opportunities.
Coach: Mike Murphy 630.321.3927 /
Website: my.cc-ob.org/singles
New in the Bookstore...
Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet by Rev. Tracey Bianchi
In the midst of carpools and play dates, does the idea of saving the planet feel like something else to feel guilty about not doing? Tracey brings green living within reach for every overtired, overstressed, and overwhelmved mom by offering creative tips, tricks and resources to help save the planet and inspire kids to love God's world.
Lent and Easter Devotionals also available.
New Lenten Highlights now on www.cc-ob.org
Featuring: Holy Week, Preschool Registration, Podcast Tutorial Pt 2
Bookstore Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Purchases by phone: 630.654.1882 / e-mail:
Easter Lily Order Forms Available Now
Share Easter lilies in your name with the congregation during Easter worship for $20 per plant. Forms are available in the Bookstore and Narthex Information Center.
Contact: Marla Freeman 630.654.1882 / mfreeman@cc-ob.org
Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. Praise Team Opportunity
Come sing with the 8:30 a.m. Praise Team with no strings attached! We are assembling a Palm Sunday choir to sing March 28. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, March 17 and 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Susan Busch 630.321.3926 /
A Service Opportunity for Female Singers
The Chancel Choir is seeking sopranos and altos to help us fill the choir loft. Lent is a wonderful time to "make a joyful noise to the Lord!" Singers are welcome to observe, participate or join any Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in Rehearsal Room 1. No audition required.
Contact: Noelle Hijuelos 630.321.3932 / nhijuelos@cc-ob.org
Join the 8:30 AM Praise Team
Interested in sharing your musical gifts? Our 8:30 AM Praise Team is an all-volunteer organization that depends upon talented individuals like you! Please consider observing a rehearsal to see if this ministry if a fit for you. We rehearse in the Sanctuary on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. We're especially looking for singers and strings.
Contact: Nate Klinger 630.321.3913 / nklinger@cc-ob.org
Volunteers Needed
Calling on those with a servant’s heart who would like to serve the Lord by assisting in setting up, hosting, or clean-up at various special events and meetings sponsored by the Senior Pastor’s Office.
Contact: Bette Roman 630.654.3467 /
Media Ministry Volunteer
Duties may include organizing, reviewing, and cataloging video tapes and other media; editing and publishing podcasts onto web; duplicating DVDs; and assisting with video production shoots when possible. Computer experience and basic internet knowledge is necessary, while editing software experience is helpful. If you have a servant’s heart and would like to serve the Lord through the world of media in any of these areas, we invite you to apply. This position is daytime, two to four hours weekly.
Contact: Jackie Cooper 630.321.3942 /
Men's 12" Softball Team
The Christ Church Men's Softball Team plays in the Elmhurst Park District league and is getting ready for a new season. Please call if you are interested in playing softball this spring/summer and would like more information.
Contact: Nate Klinger 630.321.3913 /
CONNECT IN PRAYER
Please remember in prayer
• Betty Lou Brazas, a patient at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale.
• Di Charles, recovering at home.
• Luann Chiu, a patient at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.
• Verna Fee, a patient at Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst.
We offer our Christian sympathy to
• Dr. Norman Young on the death of his wife, Nadyne Norman on March 3.
• Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McClary (Anne) on the death of Steve’s mother, Delores J. McClary on March 5. Beloved grandmother of Christina, Jill, Lindsey and Samantha.
• Mr. Albert Bertalmio, Sr. and Mr. Albert Bertalmio, Jr. on the death of their beloved wife & mother, Elsie Bertalmio on March 8.