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Winter 2007
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Peterson
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Behold The Lamb Of God
Christmas Tour
Sunday, December 16th
7:30 PM at the Mandarin Campus
Come together with your family
to celebrate the heart of Christmas
December 14 & 15 from 6-9
Christ’s Church Fleming Island Campus
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the gift
Nativity
Christmas Eve 2007
THE GREATEST GIFT
Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate
God’s greatest gift: Jesus Christ, His Son!
Four services will be offered at Mandarin:
2:30, 4:00, 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Fleming Island Service times: 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
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for Kids
You and your family can help make
Christmas a little brighter for someone...
Gift Drop Off Dates
Sun, Dec. 2nd: 4pm to 8pm (both campuses)
Mon, Dec. 3rd: 5pm to 8pm (Mandarin campus)
Mon, Dec. 3rd: 6pm to 8 pm (Fleming Island campus)
Gift Delivery Day
Sat. Dec. 8th: 9am (both campuses)
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5 | Andrew Peterson | Live Nativity
6 | Celebrate Recovery | Bookstore
7 | Christmas Eve | Christmas for Kids
8-10 | Faith in Action
11 | Women’s Ministry
12 | CContheweb | On-line Giving
13 | Christian Living | Growing Strong
14 | Sports | Missions
15 | Youth Events
16 | Family Ministry
17 | Loose it for Life
18 | TEST Drive
19 | I Am - Christ’s Church
20 | Contact Information
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Holiday Cooking
| Recipies from Senior Adult Women
Cranberry Ice Cream Pie
This fanciful treat adds a refreshing finale to
the standard holiday spread. Plus, it’s an
ideal dessert to make a day or two ahead. To be sure you’re
using the freshest berries, you’ll want to choose fruit that has
bounce in it. Or you can put it to the water test. Small pockets
of air trapped in fresh cranberries make them bounce — and
float in water.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
9-inch chocolate crumb pie shell
2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 cups whipped topping
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1. Chill the pie shell in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
2. Place the softened ice cream, cranberry sauce, and orange
juice in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until the
ingredients are well blended.
3. Spoon the filling into the chilled shell
and freeze the pie until firm (4 hours
or more). Next, spread the whipped
topping over the ice cream layer and
sprinkle on the almonds. Cover the pie
and return it to the freezer. Allow the
pie to stand at room temperature for
20 minutes before slicing it.
Serves 8.
Krista’s Christmas
Snowflakes
Rudolph Cupcake
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
1 Box Christmas Capt
Crunch Cereal
1 Large can Chow Mein
noodles
2 packages White Almond
Bark
1 cup peanuts (optional)
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
A cooled cupcake (baked from your favorite recipe)
Chocolate frosting
Round, red lollipops (we used a Blow Pop)
M&M’s candies
Black decorators’ gel frosting
Pretzels
Red shoestring licorice
1. Mix cereal & noodles
(peanuts optional) in
large bowl.
1. To make one, first frost a cooled
cupcake (baked from your favorite
recipe) with chocolate frosting.
2. Melt almond bark per
directions. Pour over
mixture. Mix well.
2. Unwrap a round, red lollipop (we used
a Blow Pop), trim the stem slightly,
and stick it into the center of the
cupcake for Rudolph’s very shiny nose.
3. Spoon mixture one tbsp
at a time onto wax paper.
4. Allow 30 minutes to set.
Enjoy!
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Your family will shout with glee at the sight of this fun and simple treat
—a cupcake fashioned after a certain Christmas Eve sleigh guide.
3. For eyes, set 2 M&M’s candies in place, then dot them with black
decorators’ gel frosting. Carefully break large thin pretzels into
antler shapes (this may take some practice!) and insert them into
the top of the cupcake. Finally, add a short piece of red shoestring
licorice for a mouth.
Sunday, December 16th
7:30 pm at the Mandarin Campus
BEHoLD THE
Tickets are $15 each
LAMB oFF GoD
C H R I S T M A S
Purchase Tickets:
· By phone: 800-519-9030
· Online:
www.CContheWeb.com·
Before and After
Sunday morning services
at our Mandarin and
Fleming Island campuses.
T O U R
Special Guests
Sara Groves, Andrew Gullahorn, Bebo Norman,
Andrew Osenga, Jill Phillips, Garett Buell, Cason Cooley,
Marcus Myers, Gabe Scott, and Ben Shive.
Event Information
E-Mail:
[email protected]
904-268-2500
What I wrote is a concert that tells a story. There’s no speaking—only songs, some of
which are intimate, some epic, some humorous, all with a purpose, which is to convey
the true tall tale of the coming of God into the world.
What makes this bunch of songs unique is that I wanted to remind (or teach) the
audience that the story of Christmas doesn’t begin with the birth of Jesus. Many
people tend to forget or have never even learned that the entire Bible is about Jesus, not just
the New Testament. So the musical begins with Moses and the symbolic story of the Passover
(Passover Us) and works its way through the kings and the prophets with their many prophecies about
the coming Messiah (So Long, Moses) to the awful four hundred years of silence before God told
Mary she’d be having a baby (Deliver Us). After the song called Matthew’s Begats, which lists the
genealogy of Jesus, the story picks up in more familiar territory with Mary and Joseph and the actual
birth (It Came To Pass, Labor of Love). The final song is called Behold, the Lamb of God, which ties
together the Passover and the beauty and scope of the story…”
– Andrew Peterson
Come together
with your family
to
celebrate
t h e h e a rt o f
Christmas
at
Christ’s Church
Fleming Island
The journey begins with live Christmas music indoors followed by a guided tour through
the Nativity outdoors. Enjoy the petting zoo, hot chocolate and fellowship afterwards.
December 14 & 15 | 6–9 p.m. | Christ’s Church Fleming Island Campus
Located on Hwy. 17, just 1 Mile South of the Wal-Mart Shopping Center on County Road 220
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Catch the Wave... | An article by Keith Simmons
Are you tired of surface
relationships?
Would you like to find a place
where you can really be you?
Would you like to be
challenged in your spiritual
walk and be transformed
like you never imagined?
Would you like to find a
place of service and trained
to be a godly leader?
C
Contact Keith Simmons at
[email protected] or 886.8217
R
ELEBRATE ECOVERY is a ministry where these things aren’t a
promise, but a reality. A little over two years ago, God took a few committed
people and has since used them to bring hope and healing to an ever growing
group of CR participants here at Christ’s Church. This includes really awesome
programming for kids through teens. Two years ago, there were only two Celebrate
Recovery ministries in Jacksonville. Now, there are 14 established ministries all over
the surrounding area. The CR ministry here has been a support to the other CR
ministries and has created a network to bring the message of Jesus Christ and the
hope we have in Him to people who are ready to get honest with their struggles
and allow God to really help them deal with the source of their issues.
We invite you to check out this exciting ministry that could
radically change your life. Come catch the WAVE that God is
using to bring healing and hope to all who are ready to accept it.
Want to experience
awesome worship?
Would you like to be part of
one of the fastest growing
ministries nationwide?
Stop in our
Bookstore
during the
month of
December for
special gifts
and savings.
✃
As we all celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, during the month of December, the
Word To Life Bookstore at Christ’s Church is offering all Bibles at an extra 10% off the regular
discount of 10%. As always, free engraving is offered with the purchase of any new Bible. Or, personalize
your current Bible. Bring any leather or imitation leather Bible to the bookstore to be engraved for just $5.00.
Word To Life Bookstore also carries accessories for your Bible,
such as covers, index tabs, highlighters, magnifiers and bookmarks.
Don’t forget the Christ’s Church three-ring binder for convenient
storage of your pre-punched weekly sermon notes.
Make sure Word To Life Bookstore is on your list of places to stop
and shop for family and friends, or even yourself! There is an
excellent selection of Christian books, music and gift items, along
with Christ’s Church logo shirts, hats and insulated travel mugs.
CLIP AND SAVE
Take
20% off
the regular price or an
additional 10% off
any one sale priced music cd
during the month of December.
Offer only valid with coupon. Expires Dec. 31, 2007.
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CLIP AND SAVE
Take 25% off
any Christ’s Church
logo merchandise,
including Bible covers,
apparel and merchandise.
Offer only valid with coupon. Expires Dec. 31, 2007.
the gift
CHRISTMAS EVE
2007
THE GREATEST GIFT
Join us this Christmas Eve
as we celebrate God’s
greatest gift:
Jesus Christ, His Son!
Our program this year promises to transport
you to a truly wondrous and magical realm –
not the North Pole, but the very throne of God.
Along the way we will share some festive family
fun, singing Christmas carols old and new, and
enjoying all the trimmings and trappings of the
season. Your heart will be refreshed and
renewed as we worship together before the
manger of Bethlehem, and your spirit will
soar as we look forward to the day
when He will return in all His glory to
take us home. Featuring the Christ’s
Church Choir and Worship Band,
with full orchestra, children’s choirs,
dancers, singers, shepherds and wise
men, you will be blessed by this musical
and spiritual journey!
Four services will be offered in Mandarin:
2:30, 4:00, 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Fleming Island Service times:
5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT BLESSING.
The Christmas For Kids ministry is our
way of making Acts 20:35 come alive –
““It is more blessed to give than to
receive.” This year we will provide and
deliver Christmas gifts to over 1300
financially-needy individuals who live in
the Jacksonville community, and beyond.
In addition to almost 800 local children,
our program will include 200 refugee
family members recently housed in
Jacksonville, over 300 local homebound
elderly adults, and 100 children affiliated
with our missionary programs.
In order to connect with the most needy
individuals in our community, Christ’s
Church has partnered with 19 local
agencies and organizations that provide
the wish lists of each individual we
sponsor. Among those agencies is a
home for developmentally-disabled
teens, inner-city missions, children’s
hospitals, an elementary school, foster
care homes, and a group that works
with terminally ill children.
The highlight of the Christmas for Kids
program is always Delivery Day. If you
have not experienced the joy of
delivering gifts, we encourage you to
join us on Saturday, December 8th,
at 9am. After a brief time of instruction
and prayer, hundreds of Christ’s Church
members will scatter across our city to
be bearers of tangible examples of
God’s love. This is an experience for
every member of the family – from kids
to grandparents! Don’t miss out on this
great blessing.
GIFT DROP OFF DATES
Sun., Dec. 2nd: 4pm to 8pm
(both campuses)
Mon., Dec. 3rd: 5pm to 8pm
(Mandarin campus)
Mon., Dec. 3rd: 6pm to 8 pm
(Fleming Island campus)
GIFT DELIVERY DAY
Sat., Dec. 8th: 9am (both campuses)
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On October 21st, more than
2300 volunteers from Christ’s
Church spread out across
Jacksonville to share the love
of Christ in a tangible, practical
way. Individuals, families and
small groups worked together at
more than 100 service projects,
both small and large. From a
handful of volunteers playing
Bingo with senior residents at
Elmcroft Assisted Living, to
hundreds of volunteers serving
together at the 57 acre campus
of Florida Baptist Childrens
Home, Christ’s Church
participants had one thing in
common—a big smile!
‘The Church has left the building’…
I absolutely LOVE how our church has encouraged all
of us to put our faith in to action and ‘Be the Church’!
DEBBIE LINDELL
Blitz Day
The stories and pictures keep
pouring in! Over and over, we’re
hearing from those who were
immeasurably blessed by
serving others. We’re also
hearing from local mission
organizations whose words
express much more than a
simple thanks, but rather a
heartfelt gratitude that
communicates that our
members made a significant
and long-lasting impact—both
for their organizations, their
residents, and the community
around them. For some, their
tears of thanks said it best.
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Many families and small groups have already made plans to follow up with the
organization or recipient family and continue connecting with them or serving again
sometime soon…or even on a regular basis. That’s what our Faith In Action series
was all about—helping us to experience the joy of serving others while jumpstarting
a life of Christian service beyond a one-day event!
“It was such a blessing to
be unified and focused
towards a common goal.”
MELINDA FURLONG
Faith In Action—What’s Next?
Information about “holiday service opportunities” is now available through your small
group leader, and can also be obtained from the Christ’s Church Faith In Action web
site. Our next all-church service opportunity is already under way! Christmas For
Kids, now in it’s 18th year, has become a tradition at Christ’s Church.
“We want to continue serving
the needs of others as the
hands and feet of Jesus!”
DON PHILLIPS
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The Blitz Day at the ARC
Jacksonville was great!
Everyone had a great time
and our buildings and
grounds are picture
perfect. Probably the best
result was the interaction
and new friendship
developed between
church volunteers, group
home residents, and ARC
staff. Again Thank You!
After we left church on Blitz Day, we went
to BB's. Armed with rakes, trash bags, lawn
mower, gas can, and wearing our "Christs
Church" shirts, we were ready to get to work!
ANGIE
JIM WHITTAKER
“There aren't words to
describe how special the
faith in action blitz day
was to me and my family.“
THE WATSONS
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“Our blitz at the St.
Andrews Lighthouse on
Sunday did wonders to
unite our small group of
14 along with 3 other blitz
day volunteers.“
“Words can not adequately
describe my feelings for you and
all the members of your church
for what they did for us. I was
truly in awe and had tears in my
eyes too many times to mention.”
BOB NICKLIN
CAROL GINZIQ
Treasure Tuesdays | Women’s Enrichment Ministry
I am always surprised when I assume that women in
our church know all that is happening with Women’s
Ministry only to find out that they didn’t know our
church even had a ministry for women. It seems to
me that our team goes overboard to get the word out
about what we offer. What I have learned is that all that
advertising is not what brings women into the fold of
“WE”. As a matter of fact, recently I was asked what
“WE” means. It was then that I realized that while I think I
am reaching out, the fact is that I was really only reaching in.
Women that are involved in one of the many offerings that are part of Women’s
ministry know that “WE” stands for Women’s Enrichment – but what about those
women who are walking through our doors for the first time, what about those
women who are searching the internet looking for a women’s program that meets
their needs, what about the woman who just needs Christian friends? What are
“WE” doing to reach those women?
This fall, “WE” began a new offering – Treasure Tuesdays.
It was designed to be a place to study God’s word, grow
friendships, and to participate in a variety of classes. This
was a door that I tried to close many times – to me, the
task seemed too daunting with my already overbooked
schedule. God had other plans and He brought to the
“WE” team a great group of women who have stepped
up to organize and lead Treasure Tuesdays. Classes have
included Faith in Action, Beth Moore, Moving on after
Moving In (for those new to the area) and For Women
Only, the Bible Study. All great classes – all on Tuesdays!
“WE” prays
that Christmas
will fill you with
the perfect love of
Christ and that the
New Year will
bring you and your
family abundant
blessings.
The most exciting part for me is to walk up the stairs on Tuesdays and hear the
voices of dozens of women in fellowship with one another. Many of these women
are new to our church, to our community, and to their relationship with Jesus
Christ. Whether old friendships or new, the nurturing from one to another
is what God intended when He commanded us to love one another.
January will bring a number of new classes to
Tuesdays – the latest Beth Moore study “Stepping
Up”, Single Mom’s Ministry, and the continuation
of the Moving on after Moving In, just to name a
few. It will also bring me less anxiety about
advertising and getting the word out –
these women are doing it for us. It’s
becoming well known that on
Tuesdays there is always an open
invitation! I have learned that
Treasure Tuesdays is more than just
coffee and classes, it’s the reminder
that the reaching out is more
important than the reaching in.
So, c’mon over on Tuesday –
there’s two empty chairs – one
for you and one for a friend!
For more information on Treasure
Tuesdays or any of the “WE” offerings,
please visit us on the web or contact
Cherie Lewis at [email protected]
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Options For Giving To Christ’s Church
Did you know that there are three traditional ways to financially support the ministry of Christ’s Church? Each of these
can be done while you worship with us or through the US mail. These three are as follows:
• Cash in the offering plate with no envelope (will not allow us to receipt you at the end of the year).
• Cash placed in an offering envelope with your name and address on the outside will allow
you to designate the funds and allow us to receipt you at the end of the year.
• A check placed in placed in an offering envelope or just in the offering plate with the
designations of the general fund, building fund, and/or missions noted on the memo line
will also allow us to receipt you at the end of the year.
On-line Giving: Christ’s Church now has secure and convenient options for online giving.
You can schedule recurring contributions from home and continue
to participate in supporting the ministry of Christ’s Church. You
can give using electronic check, or credit card and designate
your giving for General Fund, Missions, and/or the Building
Fund. Any donations given through online giving can be
easily tracked from home any time you want.
For more information about Online Giving, visit www.CContheWeb.com
and click on the “Giving” tab under “About Us” or follow the
“Online Giving “ link at the bottom of each page.
We appreciate your continued support of the ministry of
Christ’s Church and request that you refrain from placing any
amount on a credit card that you do not resolve each month.
Questions: Contact Jan at 886-3998
or [email protected]
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| Christian Living
by Max Lucado
T
oday I will make a difference.
I will begin by controlling my
thoughts.A person is the
product of his thoughts. I want to be
happy and hopeful.Therefore, I will
have thoughts that are happy and
hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by
my circumstances. I will not let petty
inconveniences such as stoplights, long
lines, and traffic jams be my masters.
I will avoid negativism and gossip.
Optimism will be my companion, and
victory will be my hallmark. Today
I will make a difference.
I will be grateful for the twenty-four
hours that are before me.Time is a
precious commodity. I refuse to allow
what little time I have to be
contaminated by self-pity, anxiety,
or boredom. I will face this day with
the joy of a child and the courage of
a giant. I will drink each minute as
though it is my last.When tomorrow
comes, today will be gone forever.
While it is here, I will use it for
loving and giving.Today I will make
a difference.
I will not let past failures haunt me.
Even though my life is scarred with
mistakes, I refuse to rummage through
my trash heap of failures. I will admit
them. I will correct them. I will press
on.Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It’s
OK to stumble… . I will get up.
It’s OK to fail… . I will rise again.
Today I will make a difference.
I will spend time with those I love.
My spouse, my children, my family.
A man can own the world but be
poor for the lack of love.A man can
own nothing and yet be wealthy in
relationships.Today I will spend at
least five minutes with the significant
people in my world. Five quality
minutes of talking or hugging or
thanking or listening. Five undiluted
minutes with my mate, children,
and friends.
Today I will make a difference.
Are you Growing Strong at Christ’s Church?
GROWING STRONG SCHEDULE:
First Sunday of Month: Growing Strong . . Through Membership
Second Sunday of Month: Growing Strong . . . . Through Maturity
Third Sunday of Month: Growing Strong . . . . Through Ministry
Fourth Sunday of Month: Growing Strong . . . . . Through Mission
Are you considering becoming a member of Christ’s
Church or would you simply like more information
about Christ’s Church? If so, then you need to make
plans to attend Growing Strong… Through Membership.
In this class you’ll discover what it means to be a fully
functioning member of Christ’s Church. Learn the part
you can play in helping Christ’s Church fulfill its mission
statement; “Making Disciples, More Disciples and
Better Disciples”.
Once you’re a member of Christ’s Church, then we have a
few more steps that we’d love for you to take.The next
step is the next class in the Growing Strong series:
Growing Strong… Through Maturity. This class is for
members of Christ’s Church who are interested in spiritual
growth. This class focuses on answering important
questions like, “How should I study my Bible?” “How can
I pray effectively?” “What is tithing?” and “How can I get
involved in an Adult Bible Fellowship and Small Group?”
Growing Strong is Christ’s Church process
for making more and better followers of Christ.
The next class in the Growing Strong series is both
informative and empowering. It’s called, Growing
Strong… Through Ministry. In this class you will take the
D.I.S.C. personality survey and a spiritual gifts inventory.
These tools are useful in understanding yourself and your
unique S.H.A.P.E. This class will also include an overview
of the ministries of Christ’s Church and help you to find a
ministry with which you can best use your spiritual gifts.
The final class in the Growing Strong series is Growing
Strong… Through Mission. This class is designed to help
you to understand and fulfill God’s plan for your life and
his Church. In this class you’ll learn how to explain the
vision and purpose of Christ’s Church to others. You’ll
study the biblical concept of evangelism, you’ll learn
practical evangelistic methods, and receive practical
evangelistic helps.
To sign up for Growing Strong, mark the Communication Card in the bulletin and place it in the offering tray
or contact Terry Turner at [email protected] (Phone: 886-3965) on Christ’s Church’s Mandarin Campus.
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The purpose of Christ’s Church Sports is to…
• Develop character along with skills
• Promote sportsmanship along with competition
• Help participants grow as Christians as well as athletes
At Christ's Church we have a little something for everyone.
Our youth sports are coached by Christians who will not only teach your child the game
but also about leading a Christian life. We currently offer youth basketball, cheerleading,
and flag football programs.
For the adults, our leagues offer you chance to invite your friends and neighbors for some
great competition in a safe Christian environment. We have men’s basketball, men’s flag
football, women’s flag football, coed flag football, coed volleyball, and a golf tour for men
and women.
You can find registration information or get the latest Christ’s Church sports
updates by visiting our informational website at http://sports.CContheWeb.info
At Christ’s Church, we partner
with a variety of missions including
children’s homes, orphanages, Bible colleges, schools,
medical clinics, youth ministries, university campus ministries,
churches, conferences, benevolence agencies, Christian
publications, disaster relief and more. People of every race,
language, age, and culture need Jesus Christ—and you can help!
You don’t have to be an adventurer or a world-traveler to get involved in
spreading the hope of Christ all over the world. Each year Christ’s Church
celebrates a Missions Emphasis weekend that highlights the ministries and missionaries
with whom we have chosen to partner. On the weekends of March 11-12 & 18-19 church
members are challenged to join the global effort and commit to prayer and offer financial
support for the missions which Christ’s Church has selected. Members are asked to
The
prayerfully consider a one-year financial commitment, above and beyond their
regular tithe, and pledge that support on Missions weekend.
challenge is simple:
pray.give.go.
Just as important, we hope you’ll take the opportunity to experience
missions first hand. Whether you travel the globe or serve your local
community, you can help make a positive difference in people’s lives…forever!
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One Big Family | Family Ministry
From birth through high school…
it’s about kids and families. Kids and
families growing together, having a
blast, being creative, interacting, and
learning about God’s love.
Christ’s Church has multiple safe, kidfriendly environments available during
all weekend services. Each environment
is wired so that kids can engage and
learn at their age level. Christ’s Church
Family Ministry is committed to making
church such an exciting experience that
kids are dragging their parents and
friends to church while building a solid
foundation in Jesus Christ. Be our guest
and come to see what God is doing!
Visit www.CContheWeb.com for more
information or contact Matt Agnew,
Christ’s Church Family Minister at
[email protected] | 493-5456.
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– Stephanie
Do you make New Year's
Resolutions to lose weight only
to gain it all back (and more)
by the end of the year?
Do you know in your heart that
a diet is not the answer to your
weight problem?
Are you starting to realize that it’s
not so much about what you're eating,
but what's eating you?
If you answered yes to any of these then you may be ready for
LOSE IT for LIFE!
Join us on Sunday mornings for a 7 week DVD series exploring the spiritual,
emotional, and mental roots of this problem. DVD's are by Steve Arterburn
(Life Recovery Bible, Every Man's Battle), and hosted by Doug Doan,
the most well-known Lose it for Life coach in the country.
Class starts at 10:15 on Sunday, January 20th. To reserve your space,
or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
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Take a Test Drive | Volunteer Opportunities
At Christ’s Church we truly believe we are better together.
That statement is evident each and every week by the number of people who
give of themselves and serve. People just like you who volunteer their time
for one hour each month, two hours a month or more... From the parking
lot to children’s programming, the bookstore to “First Impressions,” there is
always somewhere you can get plugged in. We realize sometimes you may
want to serve but just aren’t sure where to “plug in.” Be encouraged to take
a “Test Drive” and try an area out to see what fits best for you!
Volunteer. Serve. Make a Difference.
Children’s Ministry Volunteers
First Impressions Volunteers
Children’s Ministry is looking for several adults
to work with children on Sunday mornings.
Contact Myra Manny at 886-3987,
[email protected] or Tristin Sullivan
at 886-3985, [email protected]
First Impressions is looking for some outgoing volunteers at both
Sunday services who are willing to mingle in the Worship Center and
make people feel welcome. Time commitment is approximately 15
minutes before the service starts until the start of the service. Please
contact Barton Chelf at 421-2688 or [email protected].
SATURDAY’S at 5 pm
Contemporary service
for young adults
age18-30.
Sunday’s at 6pm
Relevant service for the “Baby Boomer” generation
For more information visit:
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For more information go to www.MergeJax.com
I AM Christ’s Church
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n August 2007 Christ’s Church
launched a sermon series entitled
“I AM Christ’s Church.”
The series was introduced with a short
video that recapped who we are as a
church, where we’ve been and where
we are going. If you haven’t watched
the video, be encouraged to watch it
online at www.CContheWeb.com and
share it with a friend.
As we move from 2007 into 2008, we
want to reinforce what it means to say
“I AM Christ’s Church.” It’s more
than a statement that says you are
a member of this congregation.
It’s a statement that says you are
a member of God’s family.
When we say “I AM Christ’s Church” we are saying
that we are following Jesus. We’re not saying we
have it all figured out. We’re not saying we’re perfect.
We’re simply saying we realize our lives have purpose
and through Christ we can achieve all things.
As you go about your day, remember that YOU ARE
CHRIST’S CHURCH and because of that you are loved.
Share that love with others by letting your actions speak
louder than your words. Many times those who don’t
know Jesus will look to see Him in you.
It expands past our walls and moves
into the community where we live,
where we work, and were we interact
– doing life together.
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
CHRIST’S CHURCH
MANDARIN
6045 Greenland Road | Jacksonville, FL 32259
(904) 268-2500 | www.CContheWeb.com
PAID
Jacksonville, FL
Permit No. 4109
One Church | Many Opportunities
MANDARIN
6045 Greenland Rd., Jacksonville, FL
MERGE:
Designed especially as an outreach to those in the "baby boomer" generation. Join us each Saturday evening at
5pm in The Attic. Visit www.MergeJax.com to read more about MERGE, blog thoughts by Tim Smith, and more.
SUNDAY MORNING:
Regular services at 9am and 10:30am.
THE WELL:
Christ's Church contemporary service for young adults age 18-30. Meets each Sunday night at 6pm in The Attic.
Visit www.TheWellJax.com to read notes from The Well's H20 blog, see pictures, and more.
FLEMIN G ISL AND
5900 U.S. Hwy 17, Orange Park, FL
SUNDAY:
Regular services at 9am and 10:30am
C AMDEN
1050 Wildcat Dr., Kingsland, GA
SUNDAY:
Regular service at 10:30am