Christ Community Church Newsletter April – June, 2016 ...effectively impacting our community by making disciples of Christ. Final Lap Renovation Update Building Renovation Update Wow, over the past 2 years our church has gone through an amazing journey of being refreshed and revitalized. And now the time has come for us to celebrate all that He has done through us! As we com- plete the final touches on our building we can give thanks to the Lord that we have completed our goal of raising $925,000.00 towards the cost of the renovations! As you remember the Elders presented to the congregation an additional project be- yond the scope of our original renovation. We discovered the need to purchase new air conditioning units and duct work. Along with this we incurred unforeseen costs due to the nature of the building. Therefore the final costs for the renova- tions are planned to be paid through a mortgage refinancing that will allow the church to combine our current construc- tion loan and mortgage. Please attend the April 3 meeting at 10:30 that will explain this plan. Although we have experienced some overruns to our budget, all of our contrac- tors have been gracious to us and have given us many free and discounted items throughout the renovation. Now that we are transitioning from our renovation we will be moving into a sea- son of maintenance on our building. If you desire to continue to support the building upkeep financially you can give to our “Building Fund”. If you have a desire to serve the church in the capacity of clean- ing or maintenance please feel free to contact Pastor Steve at the church. Cur- rently our Trustee team is looking for those with building maintenance knowl- edge and a willingness to serve. We will also be planning an open house later this year to invite the community to celebrate in what God has accomplished through us for His purpose here at C3. Footstool to New Levels Within every attack of the enemy is the Lord’s provision for the opposite outcome. Romans 8:28 says, “For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.“Therefore we must not stay wounded but press into the “good” that God is working in every situation. What the enemy means for harm God works for good. Seek Him to find the blessing hidden in each trial. Enemies are to become our footstools. According to Psalm 110:1, “The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your foot- stool.” If we are His body, His hands and His feet, then the enemy belongs under us. Therefore every attack and attempt to defeat us is an opportunity to be elevated because footstools are for reaching higher heights. We must look for the opportunity in every situation that has the power to lift us up to a new level of understanding God’s “good” for us. Learn to overcome and stand on the last trial victorious as it is under your feet. We must overcome obstacles through knowing the promises and char- acter of God’s love. We can overcome fear, self-pity and distress as we find the way of escape provided for us in every trial. Paul says,” God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Cor.10:13 ) The way of escape is through the precious prom- ises of God’s faithfulness. Knowing that there is a “good” that God is work- ing in us through every situation seek to find the good He is producing. It may be that quite possibly the trial we face is opening a new door of es- cape into a greater level of glory. The trials we face are becoming our foot- stools to a new level in Him. Believe it or not every attack of the enemy becomes an opportunity for growth and victory if we will seek Christ. A greater intimacy in God will reveal adversities as redemptive blessings of God. That is why James could say, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” (James 1:2) It is time to find the redemptive “good” that God has set within every situation and walk in the provisions of God’s goodness for those He loves. As our 2016 Prophetic Bulletin declares, “The year 2016 is being high- lighted as a season of personal victories and breakthroughs. Our faith will rise to a whole new level this year as our bondages are broken off and personal revelations are experienced. This victory will be preceded by a willingness to go DEEPER and HIGHER in the Lord so that we might have MORE of Him...Communicate life as opposed to loss.” - Pastor Tim
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Christ Community Church Newsletter April – June, 2016
...effectively impacting our community by making disciples of Christ.
Final Lap Renovation Update
Building Renovation Update Wow, over the past 2 years our church has gone through an amazing journey of being refreshed and revitalized. And now the time has come for us to celebrate all that He has done through us! As we com-plete the final touches on our building we can give thanks to the Lord that we have completed our goal of raising $925,000.00 towards the cost of the renovations!
As you remember the Elders presented to the congregation an additional project be-yond the scope of our original renovation. We discovered the need to purchase new air conditioning units and duct work. Along with this we incurred unforeseen costs due to the nature of the building.
Therefore the final costs for the renova-tions are planned to be paid through a mortgage refinancing that will allow the church to combine our current construc-tion loan and mortgage. Please attend the April 3 meeting at 10:30 that will explain this plan. Although we have experienced some overruns to our budget, all of our contrac-tors have been gracious to us and have given us many free and discounted items throughout the renovation.
Now that we are transitioning from our renovation we will be moving into a sea-son of maintenance on our building. If you desire to continue to support the building upkeep financially you can give to our “Building Fund”. If you have a desire to serve the church in the capacity of clean-ing or maintenance please feel free to contact Pastor Steve at the church. Cur-rently our Trustee team is looking for those with building maintenance knowl-edge and a willingness to serve.
We will also be planning an open house later this year to invite the community to celebrate in what God has accomplished through us for His purpose here at C3.
Footstool to New Levels Within every attack of the enemy is the Lord’s provision for the opposite outcome. Romans 8:28 says, “For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.“Therefore we must not stay wounded but press into the “good” that God is working in every situation. What the enemy means for harm God works for good. Seek Him to find the blessing hidden in each trial.
Enemies are to become our footstools. According to Psalm 110:1, “The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your foot-stool.” If we are His body, His hands and His feet, then the enemy belongs under us. Therefore every attack and attempt to defeat us is an opportunity to be elevated because footstools are for reaching higher heights. We must look for the opportunity in every situation that has the power to lift us up to a new level of understanding God’s “good” for us. Learn to overcome and stand on the last trial victorious as it is under your feet.
We must overcome obstacles through knowing the promises and char-acter of God’s love. We can overcome fear, self-pity and distress as we find the way of escape provided for us in every trial. Paul says,” God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Cor.10:13 ) The way of escape is through the precious prom-ises of God’s faithfulness. Knowing that there is a “good” that God is work-ing in us through every situation seek to find the good He is producing. It may be that quite possibly the trial we face is opening a new door of es-cape into a greater level of glory. The trials we face are becoming our foot-stools to a new level in Him.
Believe it or not every attack of the enemy becomes an opportunity for growth and victory if we will seek Christ. A greater intimacy in God will reveal adversities as redemptive blessings of God. That is why James could say, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” (James 1:2) It is time to find the redemptive “good” that God has set within every situation and walk in the provisions of God’s goodness for those He loves. As our 2016 Prophetic Bulletin declares, “The year 2016 is being high-lighted as a season of personal victories and breakthroughs. Our faith will rise to a whole new level this year as our bondages are broken off and personal revelations are experienced. This victory will be preceded by a willingness to go DEEPER and HIGHER in the Lord so that we might have MORE of Him...Communicate life as opposed to loss.” - Pastor Tim
Kids Choir Practice! For kids, ages 4 and older. Practice: Sunday June 12 & 19 at 10:30am Perform: Sunday, June 26 at
D IS C IP L E S H IP IN S T I T U T E
Family Worship Night Join us for a one-hour, interactive Family Worship Experience on Friday, April 22 at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. For families with children 6th grade and younger. We ask that all children be accompa-nied by an adult because this is a family experience. We encourage you to invite other families!
6th Grade Parent Meeting & Graduation Parent meeting for all parents of 6th graders, Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am in Student Center. 6th Grade Graduation, Sunday, May 29. Join us as we celebrate this special milestone! 6th graders will move into the youth group on Wednesday, June 1.
Coming Wednesdays Nights in July Expedition Norway: A Cross-Cultural VBS
Youth Event May 27-30 is our Apex event in Johnstown, PA. The theme is OVERCOME, with special guests Drew Neal and Catherine Mullins. The cost is $155 Registration deadline is April 15.
We have some exciting things to look forward to as we wind down the school year and get ready for the summer. April 1st we have our All Night Event at the Warren Rec Center from 10pm-6am. The cost is $25 and should be paid in advance. Registration deadline is March 30. More info at allnightevent.com
Summer Camp Fundraisers
• June 5 – Car Wash (both services) • June 12 – Pancake breakfast (between services) • June 26 – Bottle Drive (both services.)
2016 Spring Trimester Dates Courses Offered
April 7 to May 12
101—Theology of God 205—The Prophetic
May 19 to June23
102—Church history 206—Spirit led Ethics
Our new trimester begins April 7 thru May 12. Please register by con-tacting Lisa Tyler at 586.776.5452 ext.210, email [email protected]. or go to the DI web sight for class details and registration information at, www.distudent.org. Don’t delay get into the Word and Spirit now!
BOWLATHON FOR MISSIONS Sunday, May 15, Starts at 3:00pm
You are needed! Check out Bowlathon Central and register to BOWL! There are just 50 spots left! This year children can bowl IF they’re raising pledges. We’ll have special bumper lanes just for them! Make your own teams with family or friends! Remember to be a part of the “Bedazzle Your Bowlathon t-shirt” contest! Bowlers get: 2 FREE games, FREE shoe rental, 6 FREE food tickets, 5 door prize tickets and 2 tickets for the gift certificate drawing! Join in on all the FUN! You will have a blast all while raising funds to send our missions teams out. Bowlathon is Sunday, May 15 at Lakeshore Lanes, 3pm
Greg Francis, Gordon Lewis, Ben Childress, Linda Nicklowicz, Trisha Orlando, Melissa Childress,
Le Chelle Blackwell, Renee Spaust, Sue Francis, Dolores Totzke and David Tucker
Sandy Owens, Debra Shock, Ron Tolfree, Sue Contreras, Elijah Allen and Marlo Mulville.
Seriously, your schedule is hurried, your expectations are extraordinary, and you and your family’s commit-ments are too many to count. Your relationships with your friends, your family, and the Lord are suffering. Ready for a change of pace? Here’s help. Little House on the Freeway takes a look at the breakneck speed at which we live and reveals how to not only put on the brakes, but how to get off the freeway altogether.
Meets Wednesday Nights 7:15 pm-8:30pm April 27th-June 1st 2016 Instructor: Pastor Ron Zettle
Women’s Bible Fellowship Tuesday’s 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Song of Solomon (the “Holy of Holies” of the intimate love of Christ for you and His church.) Women who have never seriously explored the Song of Solomon will be in for a real awakening as they come to understand more about love and the God who loves them. It will bring clarity to the text and you. You will never look at this wonderful book the same way again. You are free to attend AM or PM at any time, even on occasion. It is somewhat important to attend the first class as it lays out the purpose of the class and the how to attain it. Handouts will be provided at no cost. Instructor: Dee Stephens STARTS APRIL 5
Easter Poem By Gary George I think back to that Easter When I was so greatly stirred, I gave my heart to Jesus and hungered for his Word. His glory and his power bringing day from the night And then I was water baptized And armored with His might The future I hold so exciting God's plans for me are great I laugh and cry with joy at each day He does create Jesus is my contact through him to the father I speak Each moment, each hour, each day I sing throughout the week what a holy anointing this feeling I can’t describe You just have to be a Christian to really be alive!
Men’s Bible Fellowship How do you become a man of destiny? By seeking the Master & studying His Word. Let’s take that journey together. Join in at any time. We welcome you! Currently we are studying the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Mid April we will begin a study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. I look forward to seeing you there
Monday’s 7pm in Fellowship Hall
Jeff Sebastian, Men’s Ministry Leader
Soaking Prayer
Every Wednesday
12noon - 2:00pm Cultivating intimacy with the Father through dedicated times of prayer. Join us anytime from 12 - 2pm Wednesday’s in the Main Sanctuary.
25410 Kelly Rd. Roseville, MI 48066 Office: 586.776.5452 Email: [email protected] Web: www.c3roseville.org
• Baptism Class - Wed., April 6, 6:30 • Membership Class - Sat., April 9, 9am-12noon • New Member’s Service - Sunday, April 17 • Baptismal Service - Sunday, April 24, 11:30am • Pastors Meet & Greet - Sunday, April 24, 10:30am
• BOWLATHON at LAKESHORE LANES SUNDAY, MAY 15 3-6pm REGISTER at 2:30pm 31025 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN THE FUN!!!
• Baptism Class - Wed., June 8, 6:30 • Baptismal Service - Sunday, June 26, 9:00am • Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, June 12 • Baby Dedication Service - Sunday, June 12, 11:30am
