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Current Message Series: The Way of Love
Scripture Reading: Acts 13:36 |
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
Dr. Os Guinness
Sunday
8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Os Guinness
10:00 a.m.
2HC, Student Center
6:00 p.m.
Vespers Communion Service
Saturday, January 28 • Special Presentation: Dr. Os Guinness • 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Fellowship Halls 2 and 3
All are welcome to join us at our Leadership Community Gathering as Dr. Os Guinness presents Serving God in our Generation. Renowned British author Dr. Guinness is known for having great clarity about the challenges facing the church in America.
Registration required: Debra Ross / dross@cc-ob.org
Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29 • Special Guest Speaker: Os Guinness
Join us as Dr. Os Guinness, renowned author and speaker, presents Serving God's Purposes in our Generation at Saturday evening and Sunday morning worship services.
Sunday, January 29 • High School Confirmation Service • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
All are welcome for this special Confirmation service. Please note that there will be no Vespers service. This service will be webcast on Live Stream at www.cc-ob.org.
February 5-March 14 • Equipping Center Classes Session 2
Class description cards are located in the pews in the Sanctuary and also at the Narthex Information Center and Student Center.
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/equipping_center
Friday, February 10 • Date Night Challenge Kick-off • 7:00-9:00 p.m. • Student Center
Fact: Couples with a regular date night experience more satisfaction in their marriage. The Date Night Challenge event features comedian Jeff Allen, singer/songwriter Michael O'Brien, and bestselling authors Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley via webcast. During the event, the Smalleys will explain the power of dating your mate and encourage couples to take the "Date Night Challenge": three dates in three weeks. Are you up to the challenge?
Contact: Eric Camfield / ecamfield@cc-ob.org
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/datenight
Start Here • Fireside Room
Saturday, February 11 • 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 • 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
Looking for a new place to connect in 2012? Start Here is a place to 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
Friday, February 17 • Rev. Dr. Greg Ogden's Retirement Gathering • 7:00 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Greg Ogden - our beloved friend, loving husband, devoted father, grandparent, pastor, Seminary Dean, seminar leader, author, and mentor - is retiring from his post at Christ Church of Oak Brook. He and his wife Lily will soon be leaving Chicagoland and returning to the shores of the Pacific for a well-deserved rest and redeployment in God's service. Please join us for a celebration of their life and ministry.
Thursdays through February 23 • Log On For Life Six-week Seminar • 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
SmartCents: Personal Financial Planning with a Bible-based Philosophy, presented by Rev. Frank Mesina, Adult Ministries Pastor and Executive Partner at New York Life. Come learn what Scripture says about our money as it relates to debt, giving, saving, spending, investing, inheritance, and children.
Contact: Karen Snow 630.321.6764 / ksnow@cc-ob.org
Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/LOFL_seminars
Refocus Relationship Workshop
February 23-25 and Sundays, March 4-25
This workshop is for those who are struggling through, have recently ended, or are looking to improve their relationships. Discussion topics include anger, forgiveness, boundaries, understanding God’s plan for your future, and more. Cost: $35
Contact: Joyce McAndrew 630.321.6761 / jmcandrew@cc-ob.org
Website and Online Registration: my.cc-ob.org/refocus2012
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
Website: my.cc-ob.org/men
June 7-10 • Christ Church Men's Adventure Trip
Registration is now open! All men are invited to join us for this year's trip to Expeditions Unlimited Nordic Pines Campsite in Devils Lake, WI. Cost: $225 per person for a tent or $245 per person for a cabin.
Contact: Kip Bennett 630.561.9790 / kpbennett@comcast.net or
Eric Camfield / ecamfield@cc-ob.org
Website: my.cc-ob.org/men
SPOTLIGHT: Friendship Bible Class • Sundays • 10:00 a.m. • Room 264
The Friendship Bible Class is a program for teens and adults with disabilities. It is designed to facilitate the students' understanding of God and His world and to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Contact: Sallie Barre 630.834.0862 / sallietodd@sbcglobal.net
Website: my.cc-ob.org/friendship
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
New! Love Changes Life is on Saturdays and Sundays!
The messages of Christ Church are broadcast every Sunday and now every Saturday, too! Love Changes Life airs on the following stations:
Saturday • 7:00 p.m. • WYLL Radio, 1160 AM (new day and time!)
Sunday • 5:30 a.m. • WGN Radio, 720 AM
Sunday • 8:30 a.m. • WPWR Television, my 50(Comcast channel 8)
Sunday • 10:30 a.m. • WYLL Radio, 1160 AM
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…Resources for the Equipping Center Class Going Deeper with Jesus in Prayer
How to Pray by Elmer L. Towns
Did you know there are dozens of models of prayer? Towns will take you on a journey that will blow the doors off your prayer life - and the rest of your life will never be the same again.
Prayer and Worship - A Spiritual Formation Guide edited by Richard Foster
Utilizing the Book of Psalms, this guide reveals many different ways to come before God in prayer and worship.
Connecting with God - A Spiritual Formation Guide edited by Richard Foster
This book uncovers new places to look for God and provides reflection questions and activities to help you connect with God on a deeply personal level.
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
Set-up and Tear-down Volunteers Needed
Friday, February 10 • 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Saturday, February 11 • 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Although packing slots are now filled for the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, volunteers are still needed to set up and tear down the event.
Contact: Stacey Rocque 630.654.1882 ext. 289 / srocque@cc-ob.org
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
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
STEWARDSHIP NOTES
At Christ Church of Oak Brook, we take seriously the responsibility to manage wisely the resources entrusted to us through your generous and faithful giving. Your stewardship dollars provide support to all our ministries through the following funds:
• Operating Fund: supports the church's core ministries of worship, discipleship, and pastoral care.
• Mission Fund: supports our mission partners internationally and locally.
• Capital Fund: contributes to the improvement of the church campus and assets.
• Media Fund: extends the message of God's love through radio and television.
Thank you for your generous and faithful giving to Christ Church.
CONNECT IN PRAYER
Congragulations to
• Pamela Huck and Larry Sommers united in marriage in the Portiuncula Chapel on Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook on November 5, 2011.
Please remember in prayer
• Joe Abruzzo, a patient at Marianjoy Rehabilitation, Wheaton
• Ed Bast, a patient at Marianjoy Rehabilitation, Wheaton
• Greg Wilson, a patient at John Stroger Hospital, Chicago
Our hearts and prayers go out to
• Betty Lundstrom on the passing of her husband Don on January 1.
• Bob and Ruth Geelhoed on the passing of Ruth's mother Anna Knapper on January 21. Grandmother of Ben, Robin (Jacob), and Emily (Brandlyn).