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Current Message Series: The Way of Love
Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-25 |
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Greg Ogden
Executive Pastor of Grow Ministry
Sunday
8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Greg Ogden
Executive Pastor of Grow Ministry
10:00 a.m.
2HC, Student Center
6:00 p.m.
Vespers Communion Service
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, March 10 and Sunday, March 11
Website: my.cc-ob.org/starthere
Sunday, February 12 • Small Group Forming Event • 11:30 a.m. • Fellowship Hall 2
If you are interested in being part of a small group, today is your day to join! Stop in to get connected to other people near you.
Contact: Debra Ross 630.321.3905 / dross@cc-ob.org
Sunday, February 12 • 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. Our focus this month is hearing from and lifting up those that serve on the Elder Council.
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.
Sunday, February 19 • Healing Prayer and Communion Service • 11:30 a.m. • Fireside Room
This service offers prayers for any form of physical, emotional, relationship, or spiritual healing.
Wednesday, February 22 • The Beginning of Lent
From 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 12:00-1:00 p.m. worshipers may enjoy a quiet time of personal reflection and receive the imposition of ashes in the Garden Chapel. The imposition of ashes will also be offered at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary during Lenten morning prayer on this day. At 6:30 p.m. we will recognize the start of the Lenten season with a worship service in the Sanctuary, led by Mr. Eric Camfield and the Christ Church Chamber Singers.
Wednesday, February 22-Friday, April 6 • Lenten Morning Prayer • Tuesdays-Fridays • 9:00-9:15 a.m. • Sanctuary
Christians across history have participated in praying what we know as "the hours." During the Lenten season, all are welcome to join us Tuesdays-Fridays for traditional morning prayer including Psalms, Scripture, and silent reflection. The imposition of ashes will be offered at morning prayer on Ash Wednesday, February 22. These prayer times will be webcast on Live Stream at www.cc-ob.org.
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
March 3 • Renovare Essentials Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Conference • 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Christ Church of Oak Brook
Join us for this special conference sponsored by Adventist Midwest Health that includes a full day of insight and encouraging conversation, teaching, and worship. All are welcome who desire to have their faith refreshed, their interest awakened, and their spiritual life deepened. Cost: $55 includes conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
Phone Registration: 630.856.7525
Online Registration: www.keepingyouwell.com/ahh/EducationAndEvents/RenovareConference.aspx
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: Ongoing Groups for Singles
Higher Ground • Wednesdays • 7:00 p.m. • Fellowship Halls 2 and 3
Journey Singles Ministry • Thursdays • 7:00 p.m. • fellowship Halls
Sunday Singles Class • 11:30 a.m. • Fellowship Hall 3
Contact: Joyce McAndrew 630.321.6761 / jmcandrew@cc-ob.org
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
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…
The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley
How you feel about life often boils down to how you feel about your relationships. Smalley offers proven ways to break the destructive relationship dance we often do. You can change your world - one relationship at a time.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Word by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
This is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.
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
Sunday, October 7 • Join Team World Vision for the Chicago Marathon
Share in this 26.2-mile journey with over a thousand teammates for one major purpose: clean water for kids in Africa. Race registration is closed but Team World Vision has a few open spots left! Will you be a part of it this year?
Contact: Rusty Funk, Chicago Area Director for Team World Vision / rfunk@worldvision.org
Website for registration: www.teamworldvision.org/goto/CCOB or check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/CCOBTWV
STEWARDSHIP NOTES
Last weekend, 97 students and 21 adult mentors attended the middle school winter retreat with MS Coordinator Peter Stearns.
• Suanne Camfield led students through Ephesians 5:8 and challenged the group to live as children of the light!
• Prayer and worship throughout the weekend was a reminder of how authentic and real a relationship with Jesus is.
• Many students made commitments to not simply attend church and call themselves Christians, but to also be Christ's light in a dark world.
If you would like to help provide assistance for campers with financial need, you can make a donation to Christ Church of Oak Brook noting "Camp Benevolence Fund" in the memo.
CONNECT IN PRAYER
Please remember in prayer
• Ed Bast, a patient at Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst
• Dean Grilli, a patient at Loyola Hospital, Maywood
• Bill Hayworth, a patient at Loyola Hospital, Maywood
• Gladys Reu, a patient at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale
Our hearts and prayers go out to
• The Cozette family on the passing of their husband, father, and grandfater Bernard Cozette on January 27.
• Robert (the late Joyce) Feistel on the passing of his brother Richard on February 7.