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April 25, 2018One Church. Multiple Locations.

Current Series: TheAttitudes

COMING UP:COMING UP: GLOBAL MISSION FEST

Our Global Mission Fest is set for May 2 - 6, where 25 of our mission partners fromaround the world will be offering several opportunities for you to learn from theirincredible stories and work.

Global Mission Dinner: The Africa InitiativeFriday, May 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Fellowship HallLast day to register is April 30!You are invited to attend our Global Mission Fest Dinner, where attendees will hear aspecial presentation about our Africa initiative and the ways God is entering the younglives of those in our two partnering mission schools. We will be serving a deliciousauthentic African meal while you share in fellowship with members of our community andour mission partners. Cost is $10.Register: cc-ob.org/gmfdinner or visit the Serve Desk in the Commons on Sundaymorning.Contact: Eileen Hoban | ehoban@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6769

Family Mission AdventureSaturday, May 5 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Student CenterExperience an interactive program designed to give children ages four and up, and theirparents, a deeper understanding of what a missionary does and how we can pray forthem. Mission partners from Kenya, Tanzania, and Romania will be present to share theirstories about God’s heart for the world and His love for children everywhere. A simplefamily dinner will be served.Cost: Free | Childcare will be provided for ages four and underRegister: cc-ob.org/familymissionadventureContact: Shari Knutson | sknutson@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6772

WORSHIPWORSHIPChildren's Musical: Treasure IslandSunday, April 29 | 3:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | SanctuaryCome listen to our children’s choirs as they present Treasure Island! With the guidance ofCaptain Fisher and a map, the children will lead us on a musical adventure seekingsomething more valuable than gold. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will bealso.” - Luke 12:34 Stay afterward for an ice cream social in the Narthex.

Mother's Day Worship | May 13Join us in worship on May 12 - 13 as we celebrate all women during our Mother’s Dayservices. On these special days, we seek to remind each other that we are one church,because no matter what service or which location you attend, or if you watch via online orbroadcast – we are all One Church growing closer to God for the sake of others.

From Bach to Broadway Pops RecitalSunday, June 3 | 3:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Sanctuary Join us for this free concert, featuring some of Christ Church’s most talented soloists andsmall ensembles, singing music in a variety of genres, including opera, jazz, musictheatre, classical, and pop. Invite others to experience this fun, family-friendly afternoon ofwonderful music in a beautiful space.

TAKE ROOTTAKE ROOTStewardship and Generosity: What’s the Difference?Stewardship is the act of managing wisely the resources entrusted to us by God; it is theattitude of the heart. Money is a vehicle that represents the condition of our heart.Generosity is a willingness to share with others that involves personal sacrifice.

What’s New with the Take Root Initiative?If you missed the two recent videos sharing a personal Take Root testimony andhighlighting the Pencils for Africa project be sure to visit takerootccob.org to get caughtup. You can learn more about the initiative, be inspired by stories of life change or seeconstruction updates. There are just eight months left in the initiative. We are still takingroot, for the sake of others.

GROWGROWRoof BreakersSundays | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 263A group for those impacted by physical disabilities and their loved ones (caregivers,friends and family) that are willing to do whatever it takes to have an encounter withJesus. This group is currently working through a discussion series entitled “From Hole toWhole” covering topics and scriptures encouraging a journey to wholeness.Contact: MaryBeth Gahan | marybethg@sbcglobal.net

HomeFront Saturday, May 12 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Family Dinner 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Oak Brook |Mosaic RoomAre you a parent with young children (infant through fifth grade)? Come join us! Togetherwe will celebrate moms with a short inspirational talk by Kathy Woods. Then we willengage in conversations to hear what ideas the community has for the fall. We areexcited to hear from you! Stay tuned for details for summer fun picnics!RSVP: Kathy Woods | kwoods@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6782

The Greenhouse | Older Adults MinistryCoffee 9:30 a.m. | Program 10:00 a.m. | Oak Brook | Fellowship Hall

Thursday, April 26 | Avoiding and Dealing with Anxiety and DepressionDr. Michelle Lee, PhD, ABPP, and her team will present on the issues surroundinganxiety and depression. No Lunch.Thursday, May 3 | Mission Partners Speak to the GreenhouseThe congregation is invited to join the Greenhouse as we learn more about “What inthe World is God Doing?” Three mission partners will each give a 30-minutepresentation followed by a time of Q & A. This is a great way to get betteracquainted with a missionary and to expand your understanding of our call to reachall nations with the love of Jesus Christ. Lunch is available for $10. Reservations arerecommended.Contact: Eileen Johnson | ejohnson@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6770

Sermon Series Small GroupSundays | 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Oak Brook | Room 148We invite you to join a new sermon series small group and look forward to a livelydiscussion around TheAttitudes in April and June. This is a great space to bring yourthoughts and questions surrounding the message! Contact: Heather Franklin | hfranklin@cc-ob.org | 630.321.3922

Sunday Groups and Classes | Oak Brook Finding friends, a sense of belonging, and a place to learn more about God can be easyin one of our Adult Classes and Groups. Discover which Sunday Group is right for you!

Pathfinders (Adult Bible Study) | 9:00 a.m.Oasis (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 a.m. Sunday Forum (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 a.m.Bible Study and Tough Issues (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 a.m. Bridge Community (Cross-Cultural Focus) | 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45 a.m.Friendship Bible Class (Teens and Adults with Disabilities) | 10:45 a.m.

For more information please visit: cc-ob.org/grouplife

SERVESERVEAnnual Spring Clothing DriveSaturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Oak BrookSunday, April 29, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Oak BrookStart your spring-cleaning now and please consider packing up your gently used clothingand shoes. Volunteers in the west parking lot will be available to help unload vehicles.

Pacific Garden MissionSaturday, April 28 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Help the homeless find God's love, warmth, food, and more at Pacific Garden Mission.Serve team members are needed to pray, talk, listen, and encourage transient guests.Serve team members will work in pairs, women will speak with women, and men willserve on the men’s side.Register: cc-ob.org/servenearContact: Renee Richel | rrichel@cc-ob.org | 630.321.3921

Mother’s Day Gift Collection for Food PantrySundays, April 29 and May 6 | Downers GroveOur Downers Grove location is looking to give back to the women in our community thisMother’s Day by gifting items that we might take for granted, but others would consider aluxury. On April 29 and May 6, we will be accepting donations of all kinds in the DownersGrove Commons. Suggestions include: (new) body wash, scented hand-soap, candles,magazines, books, beauty products, etc.

Help Make a Difference in a Child’s LifeVacation Bible School | June 18 - 22 | Oak BrookMake a lasting impact on our youth who attend Vacation Bible School this summer. With300 children registered, we need your help to welcome 30 children off our wait list! Wecurrently have a small army of committed volunteers, but it is going to take many to makethis week safe and memorable. There are small and large-scale opportunities to make adifferenceContact: Shari Knutson | sknutson@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6772

Disaster Relief Rebuild Project | East Baton Rouge, LA July 15 - July 21Unprecedented rainfall in the Gulf Coast area battered the region from Alabama to eastTexas. Rebuild volunteers will be repairing damaged homes. No experience necessary.Meals and sleeping quarters will be provided. The only cost of the trip is transportation toand from the work site.Contact: Renee Richel | rrichel@cc-ob.org | 630.321.3921

PRAYER AND CAREPRAYER AND CAREOur hearts and prayers go out to:

The Bere’ Family on the passing of Barbara Bere’ on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.Services are tentatively scheduled at Christ Church on Monday, April 30.

Prayer Shawl MinistryFirst Wednesday of the month | 11:00 a.m. | Oak Brook | The CommonsAre you interested in knitting or crocheting a prayer shawl or sewing a prayer blanket tobe given to someone experiencing a special joy or a difficult challenge in life? Join ourcircle of prayer and creativity as we gather together to pray and encourage one anotherin our creative interests.

Mind Your Health Workshop | The Connection Between Physical and EmotionalHealthMonday, April 30, 2018 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Rooms 261-262“We need, ultimately, to be able to view mental health with the same clear-headednesswe show when talking about physical health.” - Matt HaigPlease join us as we discuss these important issues in how we view our physical andemotional well-being.Register: cc-ob.org/supportgroups

GriefShare Support Groups: New Session Begins May 1Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. | Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Rooms 262-263This 13-week program of encouragement, group discussion, and prayer is for peoplegrieving the loss of someone close. Videos feature interviews with leading authors,counselors, and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. GriefShare is open to alland you can join at anytime. $15 covers the GriefShare workbook.Register: cc-ob.org/supportgroupsContact: Sherry Labate | slabate@cc-ob.org | 630.321.3936

Did you Know We Have A Broadcast Ministry?Christ Church has a radio and television audience that listens weekly to our catalog ofsermons. This is a wonderful way to reach so many more people with the Word of God.Whether they are in their cars, are limited in their mobility, or are not church goers yet arehungry for this vital connection, our broadcast ministry allows them to share in thisexperience. If you want to tune in, or know someone who might benefit from this, see thelisting below.

Ways to Listen:WGN radio at 5:30 a.m.

Ways to Watch:WFLD-TV at 5:00 a.m.Channel 12 for AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, RCNChannel 32 for DirecTV, DishChannel 3 for WOW

WPWR-TV at 8:30 a.m.Channel 8 for AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, RCN, WOWChannel 50 for Direct TV, Dish

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WEEKLY UPDATE

OAK BROOKSaturday, April 28:

5:00 p.m. | Contemporary | Dan Meyer

Sunday, April 29:9:00 a.m. | Classic | Dan Meyer

9:00 a.m. | Contemporary | Chad Negley10:45 a.m. | Classic | Dan Meyer

10:45 a.m. | Contemporary | Chad Negley6:00 p.m. | Classic Communion | Dave

Bianchin

DOWNERS GROVESunday, April 29:

10:45 a.m. | Contemporary | Eric Camfield

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Christ Church Onlinecc-ob.org/onlineSundays 9:00 am and 10:45 am

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