“The purpose of Christ Community Church is to make known and to promote the worship of God in obedience to the Great Commission and the Great Commandments.”

THIS WEEK AT CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday, April 2

8:30am Morning Prayer Parlor

9:00am Sunday School Hour All-Campus

10:30am Worship Service Sanctuary

6:00pm Spanish Worship Service Chapel

7:00pm Sr. High Youth Group Youth Room

Monday, April 3

5:45pm Kids Bell Choir Choir Room

6:15pm Spanish - Woman's Bible Study Darms Chapel

6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group Youth Room

AWANA

7:00pm GriefShare Parlor

Tuesday, April 4

9:00am ESL Classes

6:30pm Quilting Group Room E

7:15pm Men’s Bible Study Chapel

Wednesday, April 5

7:30am Morning Prayer Group Parlor

5:45pm Young Family ABF Humphrey House

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Men’s Bible Study Parlor

Moms in Prayer Night Darms Chapel

Thursday, April 6

9:00am ESL Classes

7:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal Sanctuary

Friday, April 7

9:00am Women’s Bible Study Parlor

7:00pm Zion Passion Play Opening Night!!! CAA

Saturday, April 8

7:00pm Zion Passion Play Performance CAA

Audio messages available at www.ccczion.org Phone: 847.746.1411

Christ Community Church Building on the Word

OF CHRIST

This morning we continue a year-long Communion Sunday series

on the cross of Christ.

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Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22)

We worship our Savior Use the time before 10:30 to prepare for worship

Call to Worship from Psalm 148

Songs of Praise to our Creator

Welcome and Opportunities

Worship in Prayer and Giving

The Doxology

Children’s Church (ages 4 and 5) excused during the doxology

We hear from God’s Word Message from Scripture: “The Problem of Forgiveness”

We come to our Lord’s Table Communion

Benediction and Postlude

“Nothing superficially seems simpler than forgiveness;

nothing if we look deeply is more mysterious or difficult.” (B.F. Wescott)

APRIL 2, 2017

Our Pastoral & Ministry Staff

Terri Allen Director of Children’s Ministries

Leo Barnes Pastor for Youth Ministries

Sheri Jesiel Business Manager

Dean LaBelle Music Director

Ken Langley Senior Pastor

Mike McDowell Associate Pastor

Anastase Nzabilinda Missionary in Residence

Eliel Rojas Pastor for Hispanic Ministries/Evangelism

Dale Stewart Director of Camping Ministries

Drew Wicklund Pastor of Adult Ministries

Our Elder Board

Ken Langley (chairman) Leo Barnes

Brent Dykhuizen Tim Glover

Dave LaBelle Mike McDowell

Greg Nugent Larry Rittenhouse

Carl Williamson

Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) Crosswalk - meets in Fellowship Hall taught by Pastor Ken Langley Faith Builders - meets in Lloyd Chapel taught by Pastor Mike McDowell Touchpoint - meets in Seminar Area taught by Dave Woodall 24/7 - meets in Room F taught by Karl Sisson Unidad en Cristo - meets in Darms Chapel taught by Pastor Eliel Rojas Women’s - meets in Room E taught by Valerie Dykhuizen Elevate: Young Married - meets in Room C taught by John & Heather Patenaude Young Adults - meets in Room D taught by Pastor Drew Wicklund Young Families - meets Wednesdays at Humphrey’s Home taught by Joe Humphrey

Youth High School - Youth Bible Fellowship - meets in the Youth Room Junior High - Boys meet in Room 5, Girls meet in Room 12

Children 1st & 2nd Grade Boys & Girls - meet in Room 3 3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls - meet in Room 4 5th & 6th Grade Girls - meet in Room 7/8

5th & 6th Grade Boys - meet in Room 7/8 4 Year Olds - Room 1 5 Year Olds - Room 2

Nursery Location Baby Nursery - Infant Nursery 1 Year Olds - Room 8/10 2 Year Olds - Room 13 3 Year Olds - Room 15/17

A place for all to get

CONNECTED SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

CCC NEWS & NOTES On Easter Sunday, April 16, there will be no Sunday School, Children’s Church or ABFs. Instead, we’ll offer two identical worship services at 9:00 and 10:30am (nursery will be provided during both services). Open Communion means that you don’t have to be a member here to participate. If you trust Christ as Savior and Lord, you are welcome at his table. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands Ken and Jennifer will lead a home study of this excellent book (for the third time) after Passion Play. Study will happen on Sunday or Thursday evenings depending on participant’s preferences. Child Dedication On Mother’s Day If you’d like to participate in a parent and child dedication on May 14, let Pastor Ken know by email or pew response card. A one-hour orientation session is required. Interested In Joining An Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF)? Come join a community of believers committed to helping each other grow in the Lord through weekly Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and laughter. A majority of our groups meet on campus each Sunday morning at 9:00am. Other groups meet off-campus in homes throughout the week. Take your next step and join a group. Email Pastor Drew (dwicklund@ccczion.org) for information about how to get involved and to learn which group might best fit your schedule, needs, and stage of life. See the last page of the bulletin for a complete list of our ABFs. The Sacrificial Offering For World Missions will be received on Palm Sunday, April 9. This is the first of three yearly offerings that we take to support the mission program at Christ Community Church. Good Friday Service The Greatest Crime in History: Who Really Killed Jesus? from Pastor James Wychers. The service will be held at Grace Missionary Church (1415 27th St. Zion) at 7:00pm on Friday, April 7. Sponsored by the Zion-Benton Ministerial Association. Communion Help The team is looking for two more people to help out after the service on communion Sundays (once a month) to clean up communion. It usually takes about 30 minutes. Please contact the office if you are able to help. Donations For Youth Group The annual Sr. High Easter Egg Hunt at the Hoover’s home will take place on Sunday, April 23. We are looking for donations of candy, prizes, and/or plastic eggs. They can be dropped off in the church office.

MINESTERIO ESPAÑOL Spanish Worship Service Tonight at 6:00pm in the Chapel we will be having our Spanish worship service. We hope you can join us!

SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL MISSION FIELD You’re Invited! YOUTH FOR CHRIST Campus Ministry Celebration April 20, 7:00pm at Grace Missionary Church. We hope you can be there! Tickets are free when you RSVP. (Adults only, please.) For more info or to RSVP call or email: Dennis LaBelle at 847-417-6219 or DennisLaBelle.YFC@gmail.com. Annual Walk for Life! Support the ministry of Family Resource Center, begin fundraising and join us May 20 at Lakeview Church to make a difference in the life of an unborn child. Get a pledge sheet at the Welcome Center. Our goal is to have 50 people walking from CCC - will you join us?

CAMP ZION NEWS For more information or to register, please visit www.campzion.com today!

The Fuel That Makes Camp Zion Run is our great volunteers! We are still looking for applicants for summer youth camps who have the right skills and temperament to work with kids at camp. Interested or have questions? Contact us at office@campzion.com or 920-854-2790. “So Glad It’s Spring” Craft, Scrap, Quilt Retreat – April 20-23, 2017. Summer Camp at Camp Zion can be one of the greatest experiences in a child's life. Spaces remain for all age groups. Take a Camp Zion brochure and give it to a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or grandchild! Have You Heard About HS 2.0? Due to overwhelming demand, we have added a new Camp Zion high school session, August 6-10! HS 2.0 will include many of the same great activities and aspects of camp everyone loves, AND some new features like a climbing wall and zip line, bike and kayak trip, and water-skiing classes.

MEMORIAL FLOWERS Memorial Easter Flowers If you would like to purchase an Easter flower in memory of a loved one, Lilies are $10 and Azaleas are $15. Pick up an envelope at the Welcome Center or office and place in offering plate. Flowers will be displayed on Easter morning and then can be taken home after the second service that day. Flowers not picked up by April 19 will be donated.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Book Discussion on Ann Voskamp's new book, The Broken Way on April 27 at 7:00pm in Darm's Chapel. Sign up in the Lobby. Books available for $12.

YOUTH MINISTRY Almost Full The Many Hands Project 2017 is almost full. If you are in 8th through 12th grade, it’s time to sign up for this weeklong local summer missions project (July 9-15). Registration forms are available in the church office or at any youth event. Contact Pastor Leo (lbarnes@ccczion.org) for more info. Student Leadership Team meets tonight from 6-7:00pm in the Youth Room.

ZION PASSION PLAY 2017 Radio Show at CCC! WYLL radio host Mark Elfstrand will be broadcasting from CCC to promote the Passion Play on Thursday, April 6, from 4:00-6:00pm in the Chapel. Mark will be interviewing Pastor Ken, Passion Play director, Jeff Langley, Pastor Drew, Heather Stried, Belinda Mares, and Greg Nugent. You are invited to be part of the radio audience for either all or part of the program! Cast/Crew Support Needed Help is needed in the kitchen getting snacks out for crew and clean up this week Tuesday through Friday. Contact the office. Buy Your Tickets Today! Tickets will be available for purchase in the Lobby today after the service. If using a credit card, please purchase in the office. You can also purchase tickets at ZionPassionPlay.com. Tickets are $12.50 or $10 for groups of 20 or more. Performances are Friday, April 7; Saturday, April 8; Sunday April 9; Good Friday, April 14; and Saturday, April 15. Financially Support the Passion Play Our playbill will list the names of “Friends”, “Sponsors”, and “Patrons” of the play. If you’d like to help underwrite this historic play, fill out a form from the Welcome Center and turn in to the office.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Save The Dates Vacation Bible School (VBS) is this year from June 19-23, 9:00am – 12:00pm. VBS CDs are available to purchase and cost is $6. The CD includes the songs we’ll sing at VBS this summer. You can get one in the Children’s Wing, Church Office or Lobby. Easter Sunday We are looking for Nursery Workers to cover the first service. Countdown to Easter We have a family “Countdown to Easter Devotional” for each family in the Lobby today. Come pick yours up after the service.

MEN’S MINISTRY Charter Fishing Trip Sign up in the church office to go with other men from our church on a Lake Michigan salmon fishing charter out of Waukegan Harbor on Friday, May 12. The cost is $95 payable at signup. There are only 6 slots, so first come, first served. You will need an IL fishing license with a Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp. We will leave on site at 5:00am for a 5-hour trip with Windy City Salmon, the same outfit we used last year. Your fish will be cleaned and bagged for you. Come for an adventure! Email Tim Glover with any questions (glovertc@sbcglobal.net). Colorado, Here We Come It’s almost time for the annual men’s hiking trip to Colorado. Well, time to get in shape for it, anyway. And to let Pastor Ken Langley know of your interest. Dates are July 12 (Wednesday evening) through Sunday July 16.