parent Lunch
ConneCtions together We Will Help People Find new Life in Jesus Christ
AUGUST 2015 August 2 Identify What is Broken August 9 Pray and Plan, In that Order August 16 Initiate some Action August 23 Ian stamps, Pastor of Restore Christian Church, Quincy, MA August 30 Withstand Criticism and Opposition sePteMBeR 6 Keep Your Character sePteMBeR 15 Finish What You start sePteMBeR 20 stay grounded in the truth of god’s Word sePteMBeR 27 Remain Humbly Obedient to god’s Commands OCtOBeR 4 Be Bold
parent Lunch
Sunday, auguSt 23 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at ccch in the worship center
free
t’s a h w ut F i n d on n e d F o r 6 pla 0 1 5 / 2 0 1 r! a the 2 e y l scho o for parentS of StudentS in gradeS 1-12 rsVp no later than thursday, august 20 at ccchstudents.com/parents
Sunday auguSt 16 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cypress Cove Water park
8301 S. Janes ave., Woodridge, IL 60517 $10 for adults (16+), $5 for children (3 - 15). Children age 2 and under free. Family Ticket, $25. Guests tickets only $5, $20 for a guest family! Purchase tickets at ccch.org/picnic or in the foyer on Sundays in August.
Family Updates PRAISE J.R. & Danah Hoffman welcomed Ashton James on June 30. Tristen Pomeroy and Chase Pomeroy were baptized on Sunday, July 12. Caitlyn Vincent was baptized on Sunday, July 19.
Stats
ATTENDANCE Average 2015 attendance through July 19: 732 Average 2014 attendance for same period: 792
GIVING General & Growth Fund Offerings offerings (Jan - Mar, 2015): $417,343.28 RIDICULOUS Offerings (starting April 11, 2015): $846,678.43 Total Offerings 2015: $1,264,021.71
Welcome
It doesn’t take an expert to look at our world in 2015 and say, “Something isn’t right.” Recent national events remind us that racial tensions, racial mistrust, and even racial hatred can seemingly erupt at any moment. We have all witnessed the confusion in our culture over the nature of gender identity as well as the confusion over what constitutes a legitimate marriage. Regardless of where any person in our society takes a stand on those particular issues, it’s evident to all that there are deep divides and damaged lives as a result. Additionally there are significant issues that concern the poor, the difficulty many have in securing a job, and the plight of the immigrant. I could go on, but I would just be telling you things you already know. We live in a world with some problems. But what to do? In an attempt to navigate these historic times as followers of Jesus we are going to spend several weeks studying the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Our series, Nehemiah: Making a Difference in a Damaged World, will begin on August 2 and run through the first Sunday in October. While preparing for this series, I have been personally challenged by the message of Nehemiah in my own life and how directly it speaks to our world today. I am praying we will each be awakened to the brokenness around us and begin to understand how we can make a substantial impact right now. I encourage you to begin reading Nehemiah in your Bible as preparation. Familiarize yourself with the amazing story of Nehemiah’s life. And come to church on Sundays with anticipation of how God is going to work in your life together with your church family. Here are just a few of the themes we will focus on in the weeks ahead: • The importance of God’s Word today • The current reality of cultural opposition • God’s power to restore broken lives • The constant need for powerful prayer. Please join me in praying that the Holy Spirit would use these next several weeks at CCCH to call us away from complacency and into action. It’s a damaged world. Let’s make a difference.
Matthew Rogers Senior Minister
Christian Children’s Center ccch.org/children/christian-childrens-center Open House
Sunday, August 23 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Parents and pre-school/after care students can meet teachers, view classrooms and find out plans for the 2015/2016 school year at this event! New students currently being accepted for pre-school. Contact Children’s Center Director Marilyn Bourn at 630-789-2533.
Go
ccch.org/missions
School Supply Drive
Sundays, August 2 & 9, CCCH foyer Donate needed items to Renew Hope Haiti (renewhopeinc.org). Items needed include: erasers, crayons, colored pencils, small glue sticks, hand held pencil sharpeners, metric rulers, #2 pencils, and blue or black ink pens. Contact coordinator Lisa Riley with questions at [email protected].
Serve with IDES
Saturday, September 19, Noblesville, IN Volunteer with IDES (International Disaster Emergency Services), putting together shed kits for U.S. residents affected by recent natural disasters. Car pooling available. Leave CCCH at 4:30 a.m., build until 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., then return to CCCH. No skills needed! All tools provided. Contact coordinator Lori Evensen at [email protected].
MEN
ccch.org/men
Co-ed Golf Tournament Saturday, August 22 8:00 a.m., Twin Lakes Golf Club
WOMEN
ccch.org/women
Prayer & Praise Tuesday, August 4 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Bible Study
Begins Wednesday, September 9 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m., Chapel
MOPS
Ministry Update As reported earlier, the first $10,000 of RIDICULOUS Beyond Ourselves funds were sent to Dale Mead in Colombia. This gift is already being put to work on the foundation for a new cabin at the Christian camp. Our CCCH team leaves for Colombia on July 31, and will be working to add walls to this cabin. When finished, the cabin will increase the capacity of the camp as Dale and his team influence young people there toward a mature Christian lifestyle. A team of ten just returned from the Dominican Republic on July 21 after delivering hundreds of shoes to the children being cared for by our partners, William and Alexandria Decena. These shoes were made available by the generosity of CCCH families and are already making an impact for the children in Batey Nueve. At this writing, a team of ten high school students and four adults are serving an area in Kentucky impacted by limited opportunities. They are doing home improvement projects and caring for those who need to know the love of Christ. Their work will provide improved living conditions for several families in the Appalachians.
Grow
Walking the Pathway
Saturday, September 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Looking to grow more in your faith? Learn about the seasons of spiritual growth, how to grow and what to expect in each season at this free, one-day class. Continental breakfast provided! RSVP to Minister of Adult Discipleship Jason Johnson at [email protected].
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
Begins Thurs/Fri., Sept. 10/11 9:00 a.m., Chapel
STUDENTS ccchstudents.com
Middle School (5th & 6th) Cookout Sunday, August 2 Rogerses’ Home Little Galilee Camp August 9 - 13, Clinton, IL
Jr High
Cookout Sunday, August 9 Rogerses’ Home
SUPPORT
ccch.org/support-groups
DivorceCare
Begins Wednesday, September 9 7:00 p.m., C-307/309
PRAYER NIGHT
Tuesday, August 25 7:00 p.m., Chapel Pray for CCCH, our community and individual needs. Open to all!
Staff
MINISTERIAL
Matthew Rogers, Senior Minister JK Stevens, Executive Minister Kyle Alt, Minister of Students Marilyn Bourn, Family Ministry & Children’s Center Director Missy Buche, Children’s Minister Jason Johnson, Minister of Adult Discipleship Amado Lobatos, Minister of Connections & Involvement Robert Locklear, Minister of Worship Jacob Roberts Student Ministry Resident
ADMINISTRATIVE
Nancy Brightsman, Office Administrator Clark Chapman, Facilities Manager Debbie Hale, Registrar Heather Mascarello, Communications Director
Elders
Fred McGuire, Chairman Joe Bourn Cliff Budach Ken Cerny Brian Cronenwett Mark Derry Vince Marvic Oliver Van Todd Zastrow
Christian Church of Clarendon Hills
Connect at CCCH
Hear from Senior Minister Matthew Rogers on Sunday, August 30 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. He’ll share the vision for CCCH and point you toward the next steps on your journey. Childcare available.
Confirm your connection and involvement at CCCH during this one day interactive event. Class meets on Sunday, August 2 from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch included!
Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Connections Minister Amado Lobatos at [email protected] or 630-323-3456.
Upcoming Events
ccch.org/carshow
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY All women are invited to study Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore. Study begins Wednesday, September 9 Groups meet at 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Open to all moms of newborns Kindergarteners! begins Thurs/Friday, Sept. 10/11 9:00 a.m., Chapel Moppets program available for children. Register at ccch.org/mops
630-323-3456 | [email protected] | www.ccch.org Connections is a monthly publication of the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills Connections is a monthly of the Christian Church ofChurch Clarendon Hills Connections is a publication monthly publication of the Christian of Clarendon Hills
AUGUST 2015 August 2 Identify What is Broken August 9 Pray and Plan, In that Order August 16 Initiate some Action August 23 Ian stamps, Pastor of Restore Christian Church, Quincy, MA August 30 Withstand Criticism and Opposition sePteMBeR 6 Keep Your Character sePteMBeR 15 Finish What You start sePteMBeR 20 stay grounded in the truth of god’s Word sePteMBeR 27 Remain Humbly Obedient to god’s Commands OCtOBeR 4 Be Bold
parent Lunch
Sunday, auguSt 23 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at ccch in the worship center
free
t’s a h w ut F i n d on n e d F o r 6 pla 0 1 5 / 2 0 1 r! a the 2 e y l scho o for parentS of StudentS in gradeS 1-12 rsVp no later than thursday, august 20 at ccchstudents.com/parents
Sunday auguSt 16 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cypress Cove Water park
8301 S. Janes ave., Woodridge, IL 60517 $10 for adults (16+), $5 for children (3 - 15). Children age 2 and under free. Family Ticket, $25. Guests tickets only $5, $20 for a guest family! Purchase tickets at ccch.org/picnic or in the foyer on Sundays in August.
Family Updates PRAISE J.R. & Danah Hoffman welcomed Ashton James on June 30. Tristen Pomeroy and Chase Pomeroy were baptized on Sunday, July 12. Caitlyn Vincent was baptized on Sunday, July 19.
Stats
ATTENDANCE Average 2015 attendance through July 19: 732 Average 2014 attendance for same period: 792
GIVING General & Growth Fund Offerings offerings (Jan - Mar, 2015): $417,343.28 RIDICULOUS Offerings (starting April 11, 2015): $846,678.43 Total Offerings 2015: $1,264,021.71
Welcome
It doesn’t take an expert to look at our world in 2015 and say, “Something isn’t right.” Recent national events remind us that racial tensions, racial mistrust, and even racial hatred can seemingly erupt at any moment. We have all witnessed the confusion in our culture over the nature of gender identity as well as the confusion over what constitutes a legitimate marriage. Regardless of where any person in our society takes a stand on those particular issues, it’s evident to all that there are deep divides and damaged lives as a result. Additionally there are significant issues that concern the poor, the difficulty many have in securing a job, and the plight of the immigrant. I could go on, but I would just be telling you things you already know. We live in a world with some problems. But what to do? In an attempt to navigate these historic times as followers of Jesus we are going to spend several weeks studying the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Our series, Nehemiah: Making a Difference in a Damaged World, will begin on August 2 and run through the first Sunday in October. While preparing for this series, I have been personally challenged by the message of Nehemiah in my own life and how directly it speaks to our world today. I am praying we will each be awakened to the brokenness around us and begin to understand how we can make a substantial impact right now. I encourage you to begin reading Nehemiah in your Bible as preparation. Familiarize yourself with the amazing story of Nehemiah’s life. And come to church on Sundays with anticipation of how God is going to work in your life together with your church family. Here are just a few of the themes we will focus on in the weeks ahead: • The importance of God’s Word today • The current reality of cultural opposition • God’s power to restore broken lives • The constant need for powerful prayer. Please join me in praying that the Holy Spirit would use these next several weeks at CCCH to call us away from complacency and into action. It’s a damaged world. Let’s make a difference.
Matthew Rogers Senior Minister
Christian Children’s Center ccch.org/children/christian-childrens-center Open House
Sunday, August 23 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Parents and pre-school/after care students can meet teachers, view classrooms and find out plans for the 2015/2016 school year at this event! New students currently being accepted for pre-school. Contact Children’s Center Director Marilyn Bourn at 630-789-2533.
Go
ccch.org/missions
School Supply Drive
Sundays, August 2 & 9, CCCH foyer Donate needed items to Renew Hope Haiti (renewhopeinc.org). Items needed include: erasers, crayons, colored pencils, small glue sticks, hand held pencil sharpeners, metric rulers, #2 pencils, and blue or black ink pens. Contact coordinator Lisa Riley with questions at [email protected].
Serve with IDES
Saturday, September 19, Noblesville, IN Volunteer with IDES (International Disaster Emergency Services), putting together shed kits for U.S. residents affected by recent natural disasters. Car pooling available. Leave CCCH at 4:30 a.m., build until 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., then return to CCCH. No skills needed! All tools provided. Contact coordinator Lori Evensen at [email protected].
MEN
ccch.org/men
Co-ed Golf Tournament Saturday, August 22 8:00 a.m., Twin Lakes Golf Club
WOMEN
ccch.org/women
Prayer & Praise Tuesday, August 4 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Bible Study
Begins Wednesday, September 9 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m., Chapel
MOPS
Ministry Update As reported earlier, the first $10,000 of RIDICULOUS Beyond Ourselves funds were sent to Dale Mead in Colombia. This gift is already being put to work on the foundation for a new cabin at the Christian camp. Our CCCH team leaves for Colombia on July 31, and will be working to add walls to this cabin. When finished, the cabin will increase the capacity of the camp as Dale and his team influence young people there toward a mature Christian lifestyle. A team of ten just returned from the Dominican Republic on July 21 after delivering hundreds of shoes to the children being cared for by our partners, William and Alexandria Decena. These shoes were made available by the generosity of CCCH families and are already making an impact for the children in Batey Nueve. At this writing, a team of ten high school students and four adults are serving an area in Kentucky impacted by limited opportunities. They are doing home improvement projects and caring for those who need to know the love of Christ. Their work will provide improved living conditions for several families in the Appalachians.
Grow
Walking the Pathway
Saturday, September 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Looking to grow more in your faith? Learn about the seasons of spiritual growth, how to grow and what to expect in each season at this free, one-day class. Continental breakfast provided! RSVP to Minister of Adult Discipleship Jason Johnson at [email protected].
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
Begins Thurs/Fri., Sept. 10/11 9:00 a.m., Chapel
STUDENTS ccchstudents.com
Middle School (5th & 6th) Cookout Sunday, August 2 Rogerses’ Home Little Galilee Camp August 9 - 13, Clinton, IL
Jr High
Cookout Sunday, August 9 Rogerses’ Home
SUPPORT
ccch.org/support-groups
DivorceCare
Begins Wednesday, September 9 7:00 p.m., C-307/309
PRAYER NIGHT
Tuesday, August 25 7:00 p.m., Chapel Pray for CCCH, our community and individual needs. Open to all!
Staff
MINISTERIAL
Matthew Rogers, Senior Minister JK Stevens, Executive Minister Kyle Alt, Minister of Students Marilyn Bourn, Family Ministry & Children’s Center Director Missy Buche, Children’s Minister Jason Johnson, Minister of Adult Discipleship Amado Lobatos, Minister of Connections & Involvement Robert Locklear, Minister of Worship Jacob Roberts Student Ministry Resident
ADMINISTRATIVE
Nancy Brightsman, Office Administrator Clark Chapman, Facilities Manager Debbie Hale, Registrar Heather Mascarello, Communications Director
Elders
Fred McGuire, Chairman Joe Bourn Cliff Budach Ken Cerny Brian Cronenwett Mark Derry Vince Marvic Oliver Van Todd Zastrow
Christian Church of Clarendon Hills
Connect at CCCH
Hear from Senior Minister Matthew Rogers on Sunday, August 30 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. He’ll share the vision for CCCH and point you toward the next steps on your journey. Childcare available.
Confirm your connection and involvement at CCCH during this one day interactive event. Class meets on Sunday, August 2 from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch included!
Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Connections Minister Amado Lobatos at [email protected] or 630-323-3456.
Upcoming Events
ccch.org/carshow
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY All women are invited to study Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore. Study begins Wednesday, September 9 Groups meet at 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Open to all moms of newborns Kindergarteners! begins Thurs/Friday, Sept. 10/11 9:00 a.m., Chapel Moppets program available for children. Register at ccch.org/mops
630-323-3456 | [email protected] | www.ccch.org Connections is a monthly publication of the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills Connections is a monthly of the Christian Church ofChurch Clarendon Hills Connections is a publication monthly publication of the Christian of Clarendon Hills
