You Are Here - Christ Community Church
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You Are Here - Christ Community Church
Relies on God - for forgiveness and new life / for growth and identity / for healing and wholeness Initiates interest in the Gospel - through praying for opportunities / through building relationships / through inviting people to respond to Jesus Serves people - in the neighborhood / in the city / in the world Kingdom investor - invests time / invests treasure / invests talent Shaped into Christ likeness - by living in the Spirit / by loving without exception / by leaning on community Exploring Christ - basic belief in God Is not sure of Christ’s role in daily life / is curious about the Bible, but is intimidated by it and not motivated to read it Growing in Christ - has a personal relationship with Christ Has made a commitment to trust Jesus for salvation / is motivated to learn the message of the Bible / serving and volunteering are more of a value / is starting to give financially / desires to share faith with others but lacks confidence Renewal - groups that target the removal of barriers that limit one’s ability to connect with God and others Men’s - classes designed specifically for men Women’s - classes designed specifically for women Centered in Christ - depends on Christ daily for guidance Prays regularly / acts on sense of direction from God / gives Jesus the place of authority in all of life / reads God’s word daily / is skilled in hearing Gods voice in scripture / knows self, gifts and calling / is able to say no to things that don’t fit You Are Here Navigating the Journey Sarpy Campus / January - May 2011 Classes DivorceCare / Tuesdays / 7 PM / * / Old Mill Campus / ongoing / Separation and divorce can be the most painful and stressful experiences you’ll face. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding. Childcare is available. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality / Sundays / 9 AM / Sarpy Campus / 6 weeks / begins April 3 / Led by Wendell Nelson / Identify the things that limit your ability to produce spiritual fruit and develop a greater awareness of God’s presence in your life. Intersections / Tuesdays / 7 PM / * / Old Mill Campus / 6 weeks / begins April 12 / led by Tim Perry / Explore each and every aspect of connecting with others and helping them to faith in Christ. Practical steps suggested at the end of each chapter can be tried out in the laboratory of real life. Materials: $5 Jesus Class / Tuesdays / 7 PM / 8 weeks / * / Old Mill Campus begins February 1/ led by Tim Perry / Study the life and teachings of Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. Materials: $10 * check Hub and cccomaha.org for up-to-date room assignments MOPS / Old Mill Campus / A group designed for mothers of preschoolers, centering on various topics relating to women taught from a biblical perspective. Next session of MOPS starts in August. Quest for Authentic Manhood / Fridays / 6:15 – 7:30 AM / FLC 145 / Old Mill Campus / 10 weeks / begins January 14 / led by Doug Pedersen / Focus on the primary issues that shape a man’s life. Explore the biblical concept of manhood and provide building blocks for any man to construct for himself a nobler, more fulfilling manhood. Restarting / Tuesdays / 7 PM / * / ongoing / Old Mill Campus This group will help you grow emotionally and spiritually, establish secure relationships and expand your capacity to experience joy. Materials: $20 Spiritual Parenting / Sundays / 9 AM / Sarpy Campus / 4 weeks / begins March 6 / It’s not about perfect behavior; it’s about passionate hearts. God wants hearts and souls that are shaped in vibrant faith and love toward Himself and others. As parents you want to pass on a vibrant faith to the next generation. This study will explore home environments God can use to call kids to Him. Women’s Bible Studies / Old Mill Campus / These studies offer truth, support, encouragement and laughter to women of all ages and stages. The next session of Women’s Bible Studies starts in June. RISKS / Sundays / 9 AM / 6 weeks / Sarpy Campus / begins January 23 / led by Tom Moates / Learn about CCC’s history, values and the characteristics of a growing disciple. This elective is also a prerequisite for membership. Sign up for classes at cccomaha.org Exploring Christ Initiates interest Serves people Kingdom investor Shaped into Christ likeness Classes Restarting GriefShare DivorceCare Classes Jesus Class MOPS Books God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally – Doug Pollack Books Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving – Randy Alcorn Classes Spiritual Parenting Spiritual practices Simplicity: have an uncomplicated and untangled life focusing on what really matters Spiritual practices Fasting: let go of an appetite in order to seek God on matters of deep concern for yourself and the world Books TrueFaced: Trust God and Others with Who You Really Are – Thrall, McNicol, Lynch Spiritual practices Self-examination and confession: surrender you weaknesses and faults to the forgiving love of God Growing in Christ Classes Quest for Authentic Manhood Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Books Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive – John Eldredge Spiritual practices Memorization: be able to recall the life-shaping words of God at all times and in all places Books Pivotal Praying: Connecting with God in Times of Great Need – John Hull & Tim Elmore Centered in Christ Sign up for clases at cccomaha.org Relies on God Spiritual practices Contemplative prayer: develop an open, restful receptivity to the Trinity that enables you to always be with God just as you are Books Jesus with Dirty Feet - Don Everts Spiritual practices Gratitude: pay attention to God’s work in your life and in the world around you Books Basic Christianity – John Stott Spiritual practices Bible Study: learn what the Bible says and how it affects your life Everyone, every week These three mile markers are essential for every traveler on a spiritual journey: celebrate, connect and contribute. Celebrate Attend Sunday worship services every week. Classes Intersections Books Just Walk Across the Room – Bill Hybels Spiritual practices Spiritual friendships: develop friendships that encourage and challenge you to love others as God does Books Case for Faith – Lee Strobel Spiritual practices Hospitality: be someone who offers authentic grace and hope to others Books Beyond your Backyard: Stepping out to help Others – Tom Ellsworth Spiritual practices Service: reflect the helping, caring and sharing love of God in the world Books When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself – Corbert and Fikkert Spiritual practices Intercessory prayer: see the world as God does and pray that His Kingdom would come on earth as in heaven Books Living your Strengths: Discover your God-given Talents & Inspire your Community - Winseman, Clifton, Liesveld Spiritual practices Worship: honor and adore the Trinity as the supreme treasure of life Books Living A Life on Loan – Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson Spiritual practices Submission: have Jesus as the master of your life in absolutely every way Books Pursuit of God: You can Become the Person You Were Meant to Be - A W Tozer Spiritual practices Meditation: gaze deeply on God in His works and words Traditions / 9 AM / Worship Center Connections / 10:45 AM / Worship Center Access / 9 & 10:45 AM / Gym Sarpy Campus / 9 & 10:45 AM Connect Participate in community for healthy spiritual growth. RISKS / The best starting point is RISKS, a six-week class focusing on the values and characteristics of a growing disciple. Join a Journey Group / Journey Groups meet regularly to study, pray and grow with others on the journey. Attend Group Link / January 21 / 7 PM / Register at cccomaha.org. Books Sacred Rhythms: Arranging our Lives for Spiritual Transformation – Ruth Haley Barton Spiritual practices Journaling: reflectively write about God’s presence and activity in, around and through you Or, talk with the Discipleship Team on Sunday mornings to explore options for connecting in community at CCC. For information, contact Julie Moessner / 938.1538 / [email protected]. Contribute Become involved in the mission and ministries of CCC through the investment of your time, talent and treasure. Serving opportunities and short term mission trips / are listed weekly in the HUB and online at cccomaha.org. Followers of Christ acknowledge their resources as a provision from God. Contributing financially is an investment in the Kingdom and the work God has for CCC to accomplish.