The CallerA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

April 2018 EDITION

Parking Assistance If you are in need of parking

assistance, please pull your car under the awning by 8:30 am. A volunteer would be glad to

park your car for you!

Journey Through the New Testament We are now in 2 Thessalonians. Join us on our journey. This study is

meeting in a room upstairs next to Rainbow’s End Preschool. Parables

Led by Elaine Duncan and Pam Smith in the Library. All ladies welcome.

He Chose the Nails Led by Ryan Woodard in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.

Packing Dates: April 5th @ 10am May 3rd @ 10am

Important Information

Current Bible Studies

Attention Greeter and Welcome Center Volunteers: If you’re unable to fulfill your commitment when you’re scheduled for either of these

areas, please contact Judy Coffey at 309-648-2050. Thank you to everyone who volunteers. You are an essential part of a welcoming church atmosphere to both visitors

and members.

On behalf of the Rainbow’s End Preschool Board, we would like to thank Sherry Stoltenberg for serving as our preschool director and teacher for the last six years. We would like to wish her the best of luck in this new chapter of her

career as an educator and we will be praying for her as she embarks on this new adventure. We would like to thank her for her service and dedication to

Rainbow’s End Preschool. She will be missed dearly.

April Announcements

A Special Thanks

Rainbow’s End Preschool Our preschool is in need of a new or gently used refrigerator. If you, or someone you know can help, please see Carlee Woodard or Faye Plunkett.

Mother Daughter Banquet Our annual banquet will be held on April 26th at 6:30 pm. Ladies, please bring a salad to share. Also, if any men are willing to serve the lovely ladies of our church, please mark your communication card or see Vince Crook to sign up.

Monthly Men’s Gathering Beginning April 7th, the men of Creve Coeur Christian Church will meet the first Saturday of every month for breakfast and fellowship. We’d love for you to join us! Please see Vince Crook with any questions.

Thoughts for the Journey

Why is this one verse so important? No other verse in the Bible so succinctly summarizes God's

relationship with humanity and the way of salvation. Some consider John 3:16 as the "theme verse" for the entire Bible. John 3:16 tells us of the love God has for us and the extent of that love—so great

that He sacrificed His only Son on our behalf. John 3:16 teaches us that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, God's Son, will be saved.

John 3:16 gives us the glorious hope of eternal life in heaven through the love of God and death of Jesus Christ.

There is no more powerful way to deliver this message than to let John 3:16 speak for itself.

God is patient. Why? Well, because God is in control and He knows how the story ends. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we know how the story ends, too. Because of Jesus, WE CAN WAIT. We can trust that God is in control. We can have hope that things will work out in the end. And we can be patient because we know all that God has done.

Patience is a reflection of the character of God. Jesus is alive! God sent Jesus to rescue us from the consequences of our sin. This week, we want to be sure that every child leaves knowing how much God loves them and made a way for them to have a relationship with Him forever rather than become frustrated and angry toward God, she prays and tells Him all about it. When God answers her prayer, she gives her son back to God. He honored her waiting and blessed her with even more childrenInstead of obeying God and waiting for Moses to come down off the mountain, the entire nation of Israel grew impatient. They built a golden calf and began to worship it instead of worshiping God. Their lack of patience had some severe consequencesWhen you think you can’t wait, think about what’s true. It’s easier to wait when you remember all the times God has helped you before. You can trust Him, knowing that He’ll help you wait.

Kidcity Pre-K Series:

Kidcity Elementary Series:

We have some BIG NEWS for you! Are you ready for it? JESUS. IS. ALIVE!

Okay, okay. You already know that, but for many of the preschoolers who will be celebrating Easter with us, this will not only be BIG NEWS, it will be NEW news as well!

We have the awesome privilege of telling preschoolers that Jesus is God’s Son, He is alive, and He wants to be their friend forever. It truly is BIG NEWS! We will hear the wonderful story of how Jesus lived, died, and came back, just like He promised. We want every preschooler to remember the big news that Jesus is alive and He wants to be their friend forever We need to get ready to tell the BIG NEWS that Jesus is alive and He wants to be our friend forever! Imagine preschoolers running around telling the BIG NEWS that Jesus is alive—now THAT would be awesome.

Children’s Ministry

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US: Sundays for Sunday School at 9:00 am Wednesdays for Bible Trivia at 6:00 pm Thursdays for C4 Youth Group at 6:00 pm

Your Coaches: Brody, Carlee and Georgianne

Connect Jr: Students who are in Junior High

Connect High: Students who are in High School

Connect U: Students who have graduated high school and moved on to a college or university or are career minded. These outstanding young people are always welcome with us. However, we encourage them to join one of our many enriching Adult Bible Studies.

Creve Coeur Christian Church YOUTH GROUP

… where faith explodes in your heart! Let’s get 20 students to attend C4, so we can pour

buckets full of ice water on Corey and Billy! Everyone try to bring a friend and let’s make this happen in April!

We meet every Thursday from 6-7:30!

Our March Carmel Apple Award Winner is Emma Campbell! SWORD DRILL WINNERS: Landon Campbell and Kayla Gerhardt

We all had fun playing memory verse relays and learning life lessons. Great job everyone!

Student Ministry

2018 Women’s MinistryHello Beautiful Ladies,

As you all know I’ve had a little set back. If you could please fill out a Secret Sister paper and return it to the office that would be great. It is a great way to get to know someone new. It is not always about gifts. Just a card to say hello, I’m thinking of you or praying for you or remembering your birthday always makes someone feel better. This keeps them guessing until the end of the year. Then we find out who they are. Also, I am looking for help with ideas for what our ministry could do for fun. I also need help with ideas for the Mother Daughter Banquet.

Deb Fuller

Women’s Ministry

Christian Women’s Conference This year’s conference will be held at Lincoln Christian University on

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 8:30 to 3:00. Registrations received by Wednesday, April 18, 2018, are $35.00. Registrations after that date are $40.00.

Registrations may be made:

By Mail: Christian Women’s Conference Lincoln Christian University 100 Campus View Dr. Lincoln, Il 62656 By Phone: 217-732-3168 By Registering and Paying Online: http://lincolnchristian.edu/cwc.

Happy Birthday To: 1st: Carol Adams Jessica Crook Kelly Nienhueser Vicky Willison 2nd: Bryan Bellini 6th: Jordyn Boles Nancy Swartz 8th: Shirley Cusac 12th: Harry Huisman 14th: Justin Graham 18th: Salem Parod 21st: Juanita Crook 25th: Ed Diefendorf 30th: Bill Conover Lisa Smith

April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29

Deaconess Rhonda Nienhueser

Rhonda Nienhueser

Rhonda Nienhueser

Rhonda Nienhueser

Rhonda Nienhueser

Greeters Shirley CusacBert CusacJudi Schorr

Judy CoffeySandra ConoverPat DeFreitas

G.R. WoodardJoyce PitmanRichie Stroud

Becky BushBetty CaseyJulie Parks

Juanita CrookRalph CrookLinda McMullen

Welcome Center Becky Bush Josephine Bowen Judy Coffey Judy Crackel Elaine Duncan

Sound Tech Russ Stoltenberg Russ Stoltenberg Russ Stoltenberg Russ Stoltenberg Russ Stoltenberg

Slides Tech Carlee Woodard Carlee Woodard Carlee Woodard Carlee Woodard Carlee Woodard

Pre-K (hour 1) Malinda Gerhardt Miss GabbyMiss Laura Judy Crackel Miss Taylor Malinda Gerhardt

Pre-K (hour 2) Ashley Adams Brenda Vercler Malinda Gerhardt Larry & Velta Haynes FX Sunday

Elementary (hour 1)

Juanita NelsonMarna GorrellGreg Douglas

Juanita NelsonMarna GorrellGreg Douglas

Juanita NelsonMarna GorrellGreg Douglas

Juanita NelsonMarna GorrellGreg Douglas

Juanita NelsonMarna GorrellGreg Douglas

Elementary (hour 2)

Vince CrookLori Merritt

Corey CampbellAndrea CampbellTara Merritt

Vince CrookLori Merritt

Corey CampbellAndrea CampbellTara Merritt

FX Sunday

Nursery (Sunday School) Judy Crackel Sherry Stoltenberg Cara Alig Sherry Woodard

Nursery (Worship Service) Lisa Smith Georgianne

DuPage Jessica Roper Katie Widmer FX Sunday

Happy Anniversary To: 5th- Larry & Velta Haynes 9th-Ryan & Sherry Woodard 10th-Dennis & Linda Stein

Volunteer Schedule

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Happy Easter Food Bank

1 - 3 pm No Engage

WCV 8:30 am

C-4 Youth Group 6pm

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Rainbow’s End Open

House 2-4pm Prayer MTG

5:30Engage

6pm

C4 Youth Group 6 pm

Rainbow’s End Board Meeting

6 pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

WCV 8:30 am

Food Bank 1 - 3 pm

Engage 6pm

C4 Youth Group 6 pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Elder’s MTG 5:30

Engage 6pm

Mother/Daughter

Banquet @ 6:30 pm

29 30

April 2018

Creve Coeur Christian Church 101 S. Thorncrest

Creve Coeur, IL 61610 309-699-8421

ccccwebmail@gmail.com www.ccchristianchurch.com