Big Picture Our Mission– It’s what we Love Introducing people to Jesus and together becoming His faithful followers. Our Vision– Where we are headed. Strengthening God’s family to receive spiritual Orphans. Our Strategies– What WE DO Worshiping…Each week with Biblical preaching, authentic praise and meaningful prayer. Evangelizing…by reaching out to spiritual orphans with all we’ve discovered in Jesus. Discipling...followers of Jesus through smaller G-2 groups, prayer, service opportunities and worship. Offering Our Lives in Service...in the name of Jesus to others in Bloomington and around the world. Ministry Staff Office Administrator-Samantha Goodpaster [email protected]Senior Minister-Glenn Hughes [email protected]Worship & Involvement-David Lee [email protected]Children-Chris Smith [email protected]Student Discipleship-Ben Geiger [email protected]May 23, 2016 Clear Creek Christian Caller 45 years ago Erich Segal wrote a movie screenplay entitled “Love Story” which instantly became the definitive chick flick movie of a generation. It’s about Oliver, a handsome and wealthy young athlete (played by Ryan O’Neal) and Jenny, an attractive, middle-class, music student coed (played by Ali MacGraw). Oliver and Jenny meet, fall in love and get married over the objections of his father. The movie spends considerable time watching the couple fall in love in spite of family tensions, then there’s about 5 minutes of happiness when they get married. The rest of the movie focuses on tragedy as it’s discovered Jenny has leukemia and eventually dies. In one of the last scenes as she is in a hospital bed near death, Oliver is expressing regret. The music cues up and Jenny says the line that was THE LINE of the movie, “LOVE MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY.” This line sold more kleenex in the 1970’s than any commercial. It became a poster, a hit song… Love means never having to say you’re sorry. In fact, in 2005 it was voted #13 in the American Film Institute's list of 100 most memorable and meaningful movie quotes. Okay, I’m not saying people who believe this movie line contains wisdom are stupid, they just have bad luck when it comes to thinking. That has to be the dumbest relational advice ever… Love absolutely means you say you’re sorry all the time! In fact, if you’re married I’d suggest you better say you’re sorry for the things you know you did, for the things you didn’t know you did and for the times you didn’t know you needed to say you’re sorry. I suggest that you add in a couple of “I’m Sorries” a few times a day, just randomly, just to be safe. We, as a culture, are always dispensing this “common wisdom” that sounds so intelligent and emotional. It looks great on a bumper sticker, coffee mug or refrigerator magnet but really isn’t very helpful. On Sunday mornings this summer we are looking at sayings and slogans many people think are in the Bible but are not. Join us for our sermon series “That’s Not Bible” as we sift the common wisdom of culture through the truth of God’s Word. Glenn
45 years ago Erich Segal wrote a movie screenplay entitled “Love Story” which instantly became the definitive chick flick movie of a generation. It’s about Oliver, a handsome and wealthy young athlete (played by Ryan O’Neal) and Jenny, an attractive, middle-class, music student coed (played by Ali MacGraw). Oliver and Jenny meet, fall in love and get married over the objections of his father. The movie spends considerable time watching the couple fall in love in spite of family tensions, then there’s about 5 minutes of happiness when they get married. The rest of the movie focuses on tragedy as it’s discovered Jenny has leukemia and eventually dies. In one of the last scenes as she is in a hospital bed near death, Oliver is expressing regret. The music cues up and Jenny says the line that was THE LINE of the movie, “LOVE MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY.” This line sold more kleenex in the 1970’s than any commercial. It became a poster, a hit song… Love means never having to say you’re sorry. In fact, in 2005 it was voted #13 in the American Film Institute's list of 100 most memorable and meaningful movie quotes. Okay, I’m not saying people who believe this movie line contains wisdom are stupid, they just have bad luck when it comes to thinking. That has to be the dumbest relational advice ever… Love absolutely means you say you’re sorry all the time! In fact, if you’re married I’d suggest you better say you’re sorry for the things you know you did, for the things you didn’t know you did and for the times you didn’t know you needed to say you’re sorry. I suggest that you add in a couple of “I’m Sorries” a few times a day, just randomly, just to be safe. We, as a culture, are always dispensing this “common wisdom” that sounds so intelligent and emotional. It looks great on a bumper sticker, coffee mug or refrigerator magnet but really isn’t very helpful. On Sunday mornings this summer we are looking at sayings and slogans many people think are in the Bible but are not. Join us for our sermon series “That’s Not Bible” as we sift the common wisdom of culture through the truth of God’s Word. Glenn
Student Ministry News
The week of JR High CIY (from June 20th-24th) is currently all booked up. We can potentially reserve more spots but must act quickly. If you have a middle school student who wants to attend this event this summer please contact Ben Geiger as soon as possible.
May 23, 2016
SR High CIY (from July 25th-July 30th) currently has some remaining openings but will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Ben Geiger if you have a high school student interested in attending this event. A $50.00 deposit is required to reserve your spot and the total amount for the week $289.00. There are plenty of scholarship opportunities available. CIY is a great event for ministering to teens so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
On Saturday, May 28th, our student ministry will be meeting at the church at 9:45am to serve the Veterans of Foreign War by placing American Flags on the graves of brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our country. This will take place at the Clear Creek Cemetery. Afterwards we'll be joining the other volunteers for breakfast at the VFW headquarters. Attending the breakfast is not mandatory, but the students attend-ing will return to the church sometime between 12:00 and 1:00pm.
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The student ministry is not meeting the next Wednesday night (May 25th).
Normal Wednesday night programming will resume on June 1st.
You are cordially invited to an open house
honoring Andrew & Alanna Long.
May 29, 2016 2:00—5:00 PM
Clear Creek Christian Church
There will be a pizza party for all incoming 6th graders at the beginning of June so please be watching for details regarding that event in the coming weeks.
New Song Mission is looking for people to serve by helping with
lawn care, trail maintenance, and other items. Your help would
be a tremendous blessing to the ministry. If you'd like to come
as an individual, a couple, a family, or as a missions trip with
