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Current Message Series: The Way of Faith
Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13; Luke 12:35-40 |
Saturday, December 31 • New Year's Eve Communion Service • 5:30 p.m.
Led by Rev. Nate Klinger. Please note: Celebration Station canceled. Childcare dependent on volunteer availability. Please inquire at the Narthex Information Center.
Sunday, January 1 • New Year's Day Worship Services
8:30 a.m. • Contemporary Service • Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. • Classic Traditional • Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. • 2HC Contemporary • Student Center, lower level
Please note: All children and adult classes are canceled. Childcare dependent on volunteer availability. Please inquire at the Narthex Information Center.
Friday, December 30 • 5th Friday Prayer Gathering • 7:00-9:00 p.m. • Student Center
Come join in our quarterly corporate prayer gathering as we humbly seek the face of our God together. We will praise, worship, confess, and intercede for God's Kingdom to come and His will to be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. No previous experience necessary, just a desire to know and be involved in God's purposes.
Contact: Phil Carlson 630.986.7445 / pacarlson6@att.net
Sunday, January 8 • Start Here • 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. • Fireside Room
Start Here is a starting place to learn more about the church, ask questions, and discover your next steps in joining the journey with Christ Church. Next class: Saturday, January 14 or Sunday, February 12
Website: my.cc-ob.org/starthere
Sunday, January 8 • Servant Prayer Gathering • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Fireside Room
Join with the Elders and other servants at Christ Church for a time of worship and prayer as together we seek God for his Kingdom purposes in our lives and community. Our focus this month will be thanks and praise for his faithfulness the past year and expectation for His work in us this coming year.
GriefShare Support Groups
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. • Starting January 11 • Oak Room
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. • Starting January 17 • Oak Room
This 13-week program is for people grieving the loss of someone close. Videos feature interviews with leading authors, counselors, and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Supplemented by group discussion and prayer. Open to al and you can join at anytime. $15 class fee pays for the GriefShare workbook, available in the Bookstore or at group meetings.
Contact: Lorri Winter 630.321.3936 / Lwinter@cc-ob.org
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/griefshare
Engage the Journey Discovery Class
Saturday, January 14 • 9:00-11:30 a.m.
OR Sundays, February 5-19 • 10:00 a.m.
Engage the Journey is a tool that integrates faith and intentionality into your everyday life.
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/engagejourney
Saturday, January 14 • Start Here • 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. • Fireside Room
Start Here is a starting place to learn more about the church, ask questions, and discover your next steps in joining the journey with Christ Church. Next class: Saturday, February 11 or Sunday, February 12
Website: my.cc-ob.org/starthere
Saturdays through March 31, 2012 • Men's Pick-up Basketball • 8:00-10:00 a.m.
All men are invited to join in the fun! Bring your friends and come to play at Timothy Christian Middle or High School Gym (we alternate) in Elmhurst. All skill levels are welcome!
Contact for location: Kip Bennett 630.561.9790 / kpbennett@comcast.net
SPOTLIGHT: Ongoing groups for Parents
Adoption Small Group • Meets once a month • Contact: Tara Kovach 630.400.6565
Parents of Special Needs Children Small Group • Contact: Amy McCurry / amy@mccurryhomes.com
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays • 9:15 a.m. • Fellowship Halls 2 and 3
Sassy (Mothers of School Age Children) • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays • 9:30-11:00 a.m. • Fireside Room
Music Lessons Available
Christ Church houses a Conservatory of highly qualified instructors in a caring, Christian environment. Lessons in voice, guitar, piano, flute, violin, and brass are available.
Contact; Susan Busch 630.321.3926 / sbusch@cc-ob.org
Christ Church Media Ministry
Weekly Broadcast
You may like to connect with us through our weekly broadcast, Love Changes Life, airs each Sunday on the following stations:
• 5:30 a.m. WGN Radio, 720 AM
• 8:30 a.m. WPWR Television, my 50 (channel 8 and 50)
• 10:30 a.m. WYLL Radio, 1160 AM
New! Saturday evening broadcast on WYLL Radio at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Message Series: The Way of Life • Beginning January 7
Worship Live Stream
You may also like to connect through the weekly web broadcast Worship Live Stream at www.cc-ob.tv/iworship. When you are home sick, in the hospital, or out of town, this is a great way to still worship with us.
Available in the Bookstore…
The Five Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas
The need for apologies impacts all human relationships, and sometimes saying "I'm sorry" just isn't enough. The good news is that you can learn the art of apology, recognize your own primary apology language, and apply the appropriate apology language to enhance all of your relationships.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? The answer to religious complacency isn't' working harder at a list of do's and don'ts - it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love you will never be the same again because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything.
Bookstore Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Purchase by phone: 630.654.1882 / e-mail: bookstore@cc-ob.org
Website: my.cc-ob.org/bookstore
2012 Offering Envelopes in Fellowship Hall
If you currently use offering envelopes, your 2012 envelope box is available for pick up today in Fellowship Hall. Please know that in our effort to be good stewards, we are not mailing the envelope boxes.
Contact: Linda Caron, Database Coordinator / Lcaron@cc-ob.org
"Sing" in the New Year with Chancel Choir
January is the perfect time to join the choir as we start with preparations for the Lenten repertoire! Come and observe or participate in a rehearsal any Thursday in January from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Rehearsal Room 1. No audition required.
Contact: Noelle Hijuelos 630.321.3932 / nhijuelos@cc-ob.org
Volunteer for Feed My Starving Children Event
Friday-Saturday, February 10-11 • Fellowship Hall
Volunteers of all ages are needed to pack 100,000 meals for needy children around the world. The packed meals are distributed through partnerships with global non-profits in over 65 counties.
Contact: Stacey Rocque 630.654.1882 ext. 289 / srocque@cc-ob.org
Online Registration: www.cc-ob.org, click on Feed My Starving Children
Intern Positions for Summer 2012
College students and young adults interested in serving with our children and students are encouraged to apply for paid summer internships at Christ Church of Oak Brook.
Online Application: my.cc-ob.org/employment
CONNECT IN PRAYER
Please remember in prayer
• Malcolm Campbell, recovering at home following recent hospitalization
• Peter Tameling, a patient at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale
• Rex Wilkinson, recovering at home following recent hospitalization
Our hearts and prayers go out to
• Rich and Julianna Dickinson, Jr. on the passing of Rich's father, Richard Dickinson, Sr. on December 15. Grandfather of Paige and Sydney.
• Larry Sobol on the passing of his father, Edward Sobol on December 26.