Connecons is a monthly publicaon of the Chrisan Church of Clarendon Hills Vacation Bible School Lands at CCCH! Building Loving Relationships As We Become A Place Where No One Stands Alone June 2012 Join us for the 5th Annual Father’s Day Car Show, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m! We’ll have a live band and many prizes, along with free hot dogs and lemonade and free bratwursts for dads! June 17 - FATHER’S DAY “Standing Apart from the Crowd” June 24 “Refusing to Hit the Panic Buon” July 1 - FAMILY WORSHIP SUNDAY “Having Courage Under Fire” July 8 “Telling It Like It Is” July 15 “Staring Down a Lion” New Series Launches June 17! All kids, ages 4 through entering 6th grade are invited to VBS, June 25 - 29, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. each day. Enjoy games, Bible stories, snacks songs and fun . . . and it’s all free! Register in the foyer, or at www. groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ccch. Preregister before Wednesday, June 20 and be entered in a drawing for a Sky giſt basket! Contact Children’s Minister Missy Buche at [email protected].
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Connecti ons is a monthly publicati on of the Christi an Church of Clarendon Hills
Vacation Bible School Lands at CCCH!
Building Loving Relationships As We Become A Place Where No One Stands Alone
June 2012
Join us for the 5th Annual Father’s Day Car Show, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m!
We’ll have a live band and many prizes, along with free hot dogs and lemonade and
free bratwursts for dads!
June 17 - FATHER’S DAY“Standing Apart from the Crowd”
June 24“Refusing to Hit
the Panic Butt on”
July 1 - FAMILY WORSHIP SUNDAY“Having Courage Under Fire”
July 8“Telling It Like It Is”
July 15“Staring Down a Lion”
New
Series
Launches
June 17!
All kids, ages 4 through entering 6th grade are invited to VBS, June 25 -
29, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. each day. Enjoy games, Bible stories, snacks songs and fun . . . and it’s all free!
Register in the foyer, or at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ccch.
Preregister before Wednesday, June 20 and be entered in a drawing for a
Meet others who are new to CCCH and discover more about what matt ers most to us as a church. This class will meet on Saturday, June 9, from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Free lunch included! This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about who we are as a church, where we came from and where we’re headed. Free child care available. Please contact Jim Caler with the names and ages of your children.
If you’re new to CCCH we’d like to get to know you bett er! Join the staff for a free lunch on Sunday, August 5, immediately following 2nd service in the Fellowship Hall. You’ll meet several of the staff and their families in a relaxed setti ng and get a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the building.
Register for either event by contacti ng Connecti ons Minister Jim Caler at [email protected], or 630-323-3456,
or sign up at the Welcome Center.
Connect with Matt hew: twitt er.com/Matt hewRogers_ www.matt hewjrogers.org
PRAISESWill Gerstung, Cassidy & Ryan Midgley, and Kaleigh Gilhooly were bapti zed on Sunday, May 6.Samantha Jordan was bapti zed on Sunday, May 13.
NEW BABIESMarc & Beth Adler are the proud parents of a new baby girl, Brook, born Wednesday, May 2.Nicole Gilhooly welcomed her son, Aiden Christopher, born on Saturday, May 12
SYMPATHYRandy Vaughn’s brother, Dale, passed away Wednesday, April 25.Cathy Mukite’s mom, Debbie Cozzi, passed away Saturday, April 28.Keith Grundhofer’s uncle, Evert Place, passed away Sunday, April 29.Bett y Arnold’s mom, Bennie Murphy, passed away Thursday, May 3.Mary Kay Van de Graaff ’s mom, Dorothy Zelenak, passed away on Sunday, May 6.Jim Corcoran’s mother, Mary, passed away on Saturday, May 12.Cliff Tanega’s mother, Conchita, passed away Tuesday, May 15. Kim Rogers’ grandmother, Delphine Crouse, passed away Wednesday, May 16.Longti me CCCH member and church leader, Milton Healy, passed away Thursday, May 17.Paula Timmerman’s father passed away Friday, May 18.
There is nothing else on planet earth like a local church-body of believers in Jesus Christ when they are truly bonded together. Nothing! Listen to these passionate words about the church from Bill Hybels: “Its beauty is indescribable. Its power is breathtaking. Its potenti al is unlimited. It comforts the grieving and heals the broken in the context of community. It builds bridges to seekers and off ers truth to the confused. It provides resources to those in need and opens its arms to the forgott en, the downtrodden, the disillusioned. It breaks the chains of addicti ons, frees the oppressed, and off ers belonging to the marginalized of this world. Whatever the capacity for human suff ering, the church has a greater capacity for healing and wholeness” (Courageous Leadership, p. 23).
Where else in the world can we fi nd any insti tuti on, any organizati on, any civic group or government agency that has this kind of world-changing potenti al? We could look far and wide, and we’d sti ll be searching. THE CHURCH IS IT! Look no further! The church is where people’s desti nies are changed, and the only place that has access to the power that will truly change a human heart. The church absolutely is “where no one stands alone.”
Inside this issue of Connecti ons you will discover a host of ways that God is using the Christi an Church of Clarendon Hills to be this kind of church. As you read, be encouraged, and maybe even give some prayerful considerati on to your next step of involvement!
In Christ,
“The church is where people’s destinies
are changed.”
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3 - SundayGraduati on Sunday4:00 pmJr High Cookout, off -site5- Tuesday7:00 pmWGC Prayer Meeti ng
9 - Saturday9:00 amDiscovery Class
11 - MondayCIY High School begins, off -site
12 - Tuesday7:00 pmWGC Meeti ng
16 - Saturday9:00 amWalk for Life, off -site
17- Sunday8:00 amFather’s Day Car Show
25 - Monday9:00 amVacati on Bible School
26 - Tuesday9:00 amVacati on Bible School
27 - Wednesday9:00 amVacati on Bible School
28 - Thursday9:00 amVacati on Bible School
29 - Friday9:00 amVacati on Bible School 6:00 pmVBS Closing Program
High School GraduatesKelly Adams - DePaul University
Zach Austi n - Illinois State UniversityKelly Blank - Indiana University
Barbara Budach - Olivet NazareneCayla Cerny - Judson University
Kevin Chval - Lincoln Christi an UniversityChristi ne Hale - Indiana Wesleyan University
Ashley Lawrence - University of IllinoisAnnika Lindgren - College of DuPage
Ryan Moy - North Central CollegeDannie Ocasio - Lincoln Christi an University
William O’Donnell - University of IowaAmber Scheidt - Olivet NazareneJonathan Tilden - Hope College
Elise Timmerman - Marquett e UniversityAlex Wagner - Joilet Junior College
Grant Zastrow - Lincoln Christi an University
College GraduatesNathanael Armitage - B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Insti tute of Technology
Sunil Bean - B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of IllinoisAdam Granback - M.S., Accounti ng, University of Illinois
Dave Hodgson - M.S., Computi ng and Digital Media, DePaul UniversityAnalisa Niedbalec - BSN, Nursing, University of Illinois
Ryan Oloris - B.S., Finance, Bradley UniversityMelanie Piecuch - B.S., Biology, Butler University
Brian Plotke - B.S., Marketi ng, Northern Illinois UniversityAaron Urasky - B.S., Math and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago
CCCH CONGRATULATES OUR GRADS!
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STUDENT MINISTER SEARCH UPDATE
Unite is the Jr. and Sr. High School Ministry of CCCH. We off er opti ons for study, service and fun on Sundays, as well as special events throughout the year.
Beyond High School Help us compile a contact list of all high school seniors! We will be providing each graduate with informati on concerning young adult programs and volunteer opportuniti es, both at CCCH and in other communiti es where they may be moving for college, military service, or work. Please contact us if you know of a 2012 high school graduate or are part of the Class of ‘12. Contact BHS leaders Roxanne Gardner, [email protected] or 312-493-0327 or Angie Brocato, [email protected] or 630-789-2135.
Jr. High CookoutAll Jr. High students and their families are invited to the home of Matt hew and Kim Rogers on Sunday, June 3, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Girls are requested to bring a 2 liter bott le of pop; guys should bring chips or a favorite snack food. The Rogerses will provide burgers and hotdogs, as well as outdoor games and acti viti es. Students should bring a fi shing pole if interested (bait provided!) and old shoes for walking in the woods. Contact Kim Rogers at [email protected] or 630-910-0499.
CIY Move CIY Move (ciy.com/move) is a week-long conference for high school students where they can grow in relati onship with one
another and with God. The event is fi lled with intense worship, great speakers, small group discussion, and plenty of free ti me for fun! Move takes place at Anderson University in Anderson, IN, June 11 - 16. Contact Angie Brocato at [email protected] for further details on CIY and how to register.
Purity: It’s More than Absti nence All female students in Jr. High and High School are invited to a special Women’s Growing Connecti on meeti ng on Tuesday, June 12. Hear from guest speaker and CCCH member Laura Armitage for this meaningful message. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel and bring a friend! Contact WGC leader Julie Vander Linde at 630-399-0237 or [email protected].
High School Cookout - Save the Date!High school students are invited to a cookout at the home of Matt hew and Kim Rogers on Sunday, August 5, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact Kim Rogers at [email protected] or 630-910-0499.
For more informati on on Student Ministry, visit ccch.org/students.
Find them on Facebook under “Unite Student Ministries.”
STUDENT MINISTRY CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Main Street Kids is the Children’s Ministry of CCCH. It is an exciti ng place for kids
to experience God in a relevant, child-friendly way, so that they can take their fi rst steps in a life-long walk with Jesus!
Vacati on Bible School - June 25 - 29
Don’t forget to register for this fun and free week at CCCH! VBS is open to all kids, ages 4 through entering 6th grade. Register in the foyer on Sundays, or go to www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ccch.
Family Worship Service - July 1Mark your calendar for our next Family Service on Sunday, July 1 at both 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. The world-famous Watoto African Children’s Choir will perform songs that all ages will love! Note: There will be no regular Children’s Programming on this day; nursery and pre-school care will be available.
For more informati on on Children’s Ministry, contact Children’s Minister Missy Buche at [email protected].
The search for a new Student Minister has been concluded and we will be making an introducti on to the congregati on in late May and early June. In this process we have been in contact with over twenty prospects including several face-to-face meeti ngs with individuals known to be leaders in the student ministry fi eld. Out of these contacts and interviews a leading candidate emerged and we have now completed the fi nal due diligence steps with him. This individual will join the staff on July 1 in order to have ti me to prepare for a renewal of our student ministry going into this fall. We seek your conti nued prayers as we fi nalize this hiring and the move that will follow it. We are very excited about the prospects for this transiti on.
As you know, Chris Nelson has fi nished his service with CCCH as Associate Student Minister. Chris fi lled this positi on since the summer of 2011 and has contributed much to our students and the overall ministry during the interim. We congratulate Chris as he moves to the Compass Christi an Church in Texas to complete his formal internship training in conjuncti on with his educati onal program at Lincoln Christi an University.
-JK Stevens, Executi ve Minister
VBS June 2011
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CCCH MISSION PARTNER UPDATESit down with William Decena, a Haiti an pastor and G.O. Ministries partner living and serving in the bateyes (pronounced ba-tays), and you will learn a lot about the life of a sugar cane worker, which for him began at age nine. Today he ministers to sugar cane workers and their families. As a husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and leader, he dedicates his life to meeti ng the needs of those living in Batey Nueve and beyond.
Sugar cane workers head to the fi elds each morning equipped with a machete and a hat to protect them from the intense sun, but they do their work barehanded. At noon, a company truck brings lunch, however the small porti ons rarely sati sfy so workers spend money buying extra food or chew on sugar cane to stave off hunger. They clock out for the day around 6:00 p.m. and, in general, go home to a house that off ers litt le comfort. The men (all workers must now be at least 18 years old) wake up early the next morning to repeat their grueling routi ne. On average, a sugar cane worker earns between 63 and 80 pesos a day aft er thirteen hours of work(as of this writi ng, the exchange rate is about 38 pesos to the dollar).
Today, through William’s dedicati on, G.O.’s involvement, and God’s provision, you will fi nd roads, houses, sidewalks, an aqueduct, a school, and a church in Batey Nueve. In partnership with CCCH, William’s church off ers a nutriti on program to about 100 children daily. Last year clean drinking water became available through the ministry of the church. G.O. has purchased land in Batey Nueve as the fi rst step towards developing a sustainable agricultural project that will one day benefi t the community. But even with these improvements in place, the poverty that remains is brutal and the task before the church there is daunti ng.
Prayer Requests• for sugar cane workers, asking God how He may want you to bless them
• for the church that is acti vely serving workers and their families • for multi plied leaders in the church, and for perseverance in their service• for William and his family, that God would protect and sustain them and conti nue to use them mighti ly
Find out more about GO at www.go-ministries.org
If you worked in the sugar cane �ields you would:
• report to work by 5:00 a.m.• end work at 6:00 p.m.
• labor in an average temperature of 86°
• be threatened constantly by mosquitoes
• earn about $1.88 a day
Alexandra and William Decena
A Missions Team from CCCH will be serving in the Dominican Republic July 10 - 17.
They are collecti ng the following items:
summer clothing for all ages
adult and children’s cold medicine
Please bring to the foyer table on Sunday, July 1 or Sunday, July 8. Questi ons? Contact trip leaders Mark Derry at [email protected] or Cindy Derry at [email protected].
SUPPORT THE D.R. MISSION TRIP TEAM
William and Alexandra Decena with the October 2011 CCCH Team.
The October 2011 Team, working on the church in Batey Nueve.
SUPPORT GROUPS
MEN’S MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s Breakfast No breakfast this month as the men prepare for the Father’s Day Car Show! Monthly Breakfasts will resume this fall, beginning Saturday, September 15.
Car Show Volunteers Needed Be a part of one of CCCH’s biggest outreach events! Men and women needed to help in various capaciti es, including promoti on/fl yers, parking, set-up/clean-up, cooking, serving and other behind-the-scenes acti viti es, both before and on Sunday, June 17.
Fishing Derby - Save the Date!Everyone is invited to Tampier Lake (131st and Wolf Rd., Palos Park), on Saturday, August 18, from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a morning of fi shing along with breakfast on the grill.
For more informati on on the above events contact Men’s Ministry Coordinator Bruce Filipiak at bfi [email protected] or 630-788-6628.
Find this ministry on Facebook under “Men’s Breakfast at CCCH.”
CrossFire Young Adults Group Everyone age 18+ is invited to join CrossFire! Gatherings alternate between fun/ service projects and Bible study. Meeti ngs take place at the Plotke home, 547 Whitehall Way in Bolingbrook. Join them on Friday, June 1 and Friday, June 22 as they watch and discuss the DVD series from Louie Giglio, “Hope When Life Hurts Most.” Contact Jason Beavan at [email protected] or Tracie Beaven at [email protected].
Find Crossfi re on Facebook under “CCCH CrossFire.”
CCCH Soft ball TeamCheer on the CCCH Co-ed Soft ball Team! Games are played at Jamie McGee School, 179 Commonwealth Dr. in Bolingbrook, and begin no later than 6:45 p.m.
JUNE SCHEDULE
Find out more at htt p://home.comcast.net/~bacsl/, or contact captain Bill Hogan at 630-971-9159; billsherryft [email protected].
MOPS Registrati on Open for 2012/2013 Reserve your spot for next year! MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at the CCCH Chapel on alternate Thursdays and Fridays during the
school year (Sept - May). Visit their website (www.ccch.org/women/mops) to get more informati on and to fi nd registrati on forms. Lots of fun volunteer opportuniti es available, especially in the areas of hospitality and publicity.
Find MOPS on Facebook under “MOPS at Clarendon Hills.”
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DivorceCare DivorceCare is a support group led by people who understand
what you’re going through and want to help. Gain access to valuable resources to help deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. DivorceCare meets on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in room C-309 and conti nues through July 24. Parti cipants may join at any ti me during the 13-week series. Find out more at www.divorcecare.org.
Dementi a Support GroupThis free group is open to anyone who has a loved one suff ering from dementi a. They meet on Thursday evenings, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in room B 211-213. Each week a diff erent topic on dementi a care will be presented, followed by prayer and discussion. Contact leader Ashlea Derry for more informati on at [email protected].
Contact Family Ministries leader Marilyn Bourn at 630-323-3456 for informati on on any of the above groups.
“S” TeamMonday, June 4Friday, June 8
Monday, June 11Wednesday, June 13
Friday, June 22Tuesday, June 26
“J” TeamTuesday, May 29
Wednesday, June 6Monday, June 11Monday, June 18Thursday, June 28
Women’s Growing Connecti on (WGC) is the women’s ministry of CCCH where women can grow and connect. All women of the community are welcome! We would love to meet you and encourage your connecti on with friends
and your relati onship with God.
Purity: It’s More than Absti nence - June 12This meeti ng is perfect for women of all ages, including those as young as 13. Hear from guest speaker and CCCH member Laura Armitage for this meaningful message. We’ll meet on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Invite friends!
Summer Book ClubStay connected and meet new friends! Enjoy reading a new book each month: Wednesday, June 6, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redempti on by Laura Hillendbrand; Wednesday, July 11, The Red Tent: A Novel by Anita Diamant; and Wednesday, August 15, Dwelling Places: A Novel by Vinita Hampton. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Heather Mascarello. RSVPs appreciated: 630-430-1526, [email protected].
For more informati on on WGC contact Julie Vander Linde at 630-399-0237 or [email protected].
Find us on Facebook under “women’s growing connecti on.”
WOMEN’S GROWING CONNECTION
CCCH will hold a baby dedicati on service on Sunday, June 17. If you are a new parent and would like to dedicate your child, plan to att end one pre-dedicati on meeti ng on Sunday, June 3 between services (10:15 - 10:45 a.m.) in C-309. Please RSVP to Connecti ons Minister Jim Caler prior to the meeti ng at [email protected] or 630-323-3456 x225.
BABY DEDICATION SERVICE
CareNet Walk for LifeYou can make a diff erence in the lives of women and their children when you join our community in supporti ng the annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 16, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sign-up to parti cipate in the CCCH foyer on Sunday, June 3 or Sunday, June 10. CCCHers will be walking the Hinsdale site, beginning at St. Issac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth Street (corner of 4th and Clay). CareNet hopes to raise $60,000 between the four walk sites in DuPage County. If you are unable to join RBO at the walk but would like to make a donati on, please visit the registrati on table. Get more details at www.carenetdupage.com, or contact RBO leaders Kim Brown, [email protected] or Jen Sarno, [email protected].
Reaching Beyond OurselvesReaching Beyond Ourselves (RBO) is a ministry that leads CCCH through social justi ce projects serving basic human needs while bringing a Christ centered model of service to under-served communiti es. They hold a monthly prayer/planning meeti ng the last Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in room B201/203. Join them Tuesday, June 26 for a ti me of prayer and writi ng lett ers to American soldiers for the “A Million Thanks” campaign in celebrati on of the 4th of July. Children are welcome to bring their parents along, draw pictures and enjoy some homemade treats as we encourage our American service people with lett ers, Bible verses, and drawings. Contact RBO leaders Kim Brown, [email protected] or Jen Sarno, [email protected].
“Thanks to the very generous Christian Church of Clarendon
Hills congregation, the pantry at HCS Family Services is bursting
with a beautiful selection of nutritious food!! We are so grateful for the amount of
carefully selected food that will be stocked on our shelves. The parishioners of CCCH are
helping �ight hunger in our own neighborhoods.
Thank you so much,”--Julie Suarez, Food Pantry and Volunteer
Coordinator of HCS Family Services
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Pastoral Staff Matt hew Rogers, Senior MinisterJK Stevens, Executi ve MinisterRobert Locklear, Minister of Worship & MusicMissy Buche, Children’s MinisterJim Caler, Minister of Connecti ons & InvolvementMarilyn Bourn, Family Ministry & Children’s Center Director
Support Staff Bruce Filipiak, Faciliti es Manager Debbie Hale, Registrar Heather Mascarello, Communicati ons DirectorJoEllen Urasky, Offi ce Administrator
2012 EldersJoe Bourn Jim Hale Cliff Budach Allen KlokowBrian Cronenwett Fred McGuireMark Derry Vince MarvicKeith Grundhofer
Contact the church offi ce at 630-323-3456, via email at [email protected] or online at www.ccch.org.
Contact Us
Visit our web site at www.ccch.org
Stay connected with us via... Christi an Church of Clarendon Hills5750 Holmes AveClarendon Hills, IL 60514630.323.3456www.ccch.org | [email protected]
DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL?? Contact the church offi ce with your email address so we can keep you updated during the week with what’s going on and what’s coming up!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CCCH
White Sox Outi ngJoin us Monday, August 6 as we travel
to see the Sox batt le the Kansas City Royals! Game begins at
7:10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sunday, June 24 in the foyer
and on our website at ccch.org. Cost is $20; carpooling available. Deadline to purchase ti ckets is
Sunday, July 29. Contact Connecti ons Minister Jim
CCCH Golf Outi ngSaturday, July 217:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Twin Lakes Golf Club400 West 59th StreetWestmont, ILCost: $20 (includes golf and lunch)
Enjoy a morning of golf, followed by a barbeque! This event is open to all men and women 16 years and older. Tee ti me is 8:00 a.m.; golf as many holes as you like before 11:00 a.m. Not a golfer? Enjoy lunch for only $5.00. Sign up online at ccch.org/men or in the foyer. Contact Men’s Ministry Leader Bruce Filipiak at bfi [email protected].
The world-famous Watoto Choir visits CCCH for a free performance! Join them on Sunday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. for a high-energy event full of African rhythms, music and dance. Hear personal stories from some of the children, most of whom have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and disease. Watoto choirs act as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.
Choirs have toured Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Australasia, Canada, UK, Germany, France, USA, South America, Hong Kong, China and Japan. Their audiences have included princes and paupers, warming hearts wherever they go.
