CCC News and Notes

Welcome to

Christ Community Church March 24, 2013

Thank you for joining us today for Palm Sunday worship.

We hope you’ll sense the welcoming love of God, a challenge from the Bible.

This week the congregation gives one of three annual sacrificial offerings for world missions. God has positioned us to make a difference in some strategic mission works, so it’s our privilege

and responsibility to give generously.

Moments for Meditation

Palm Sunday anthem

Songs for Our King

Welcome and Opportunities at CCC

Prayer and Offering Children’s Church is excused during the offering

The Ministry of God’s Word

Scripture – John 12:12-19 Via Dolorosa

“Palms Around the Throne”

Song of Response

Benediction and Postlude

Sacrificial Offering Zion’s historic barrels will be in the narthex as you leave.

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Women's Book Club's next book is Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur. We keep two copies in our church library just off the Narthex. Check one out and join us for our next book club on Monday, April 15 at 6:30pm in the Usher's Room (east stairway of Narthex). Questions call Susan Wimmer 847-338-2584.

Are You In Need Of A Day Of Relaxation And Reflection? Then join us at our “Cozy Mountain Lodge” retreat where we will follow the story of Naomi and Ruth. Slow down, savor a warm beverage, connect with other women, and enjoy time with God. It’s a mountain lodge themed retreat you won’t want to miss! Saturday, April 27 in the Fellowship Hall at 8:30-3:30pm. A $20 registration fee includes retreat materials, breakfast and lunch. Registration Deadline is April 17. Register early! Space is limited. Questions? Contact Sue Owenson at (847) 445-9193 or Lemonpie49@aol.com.

Fundraiser Saturday, April 20 ZCM and the Zion Women’s Club will hold a joint fundraiser that will include our March into Music “Finale” Luncheon, silent auction, and concert. Students will play during lunch and teachers perform for the concert. Tickets available in the office for $10. Proceeds go towards the ZCM Scholarship Fund and piano care and maintenance.

Summer Housing for Missionaries This summer we expect several of our missionaries here for visits. Tim and Luann Kuehl, Randy and Nancy Capp, Andy and Heather Sullivan and of course Anastase and Immaculee who are here now. We are looking for a house or an apartment for the Nzabilindas from May-September. We are also looking for a place for the Capps from July 20-27, 3013. If you know of a place please contact Pastor Mike at 847-217-2143.

China Short-Term Trip We are still seeking host families who would provide housing, food and love for Chinese students from July 9-20. Part of the experience for these young people will be learning English and they will be in class part of each day. The rest of the day we’ll plan activities for them both local and in Chicago. Contact Pastor Mike for an application.

Get Your Tickets While You Can! This afternoon’s show has been sold out however tickets are still available for this coming Friday (7:00pm) and Saturday (7:00pm). Tickets can be purchased at www.ZionPassionPlay.org. Invite your friends! Welcome to Dexter Knox and Adam Storey, two new B&G staff. Dexter is a part-time custodian/light maintenance person, assisting both JC and Henry in caring for our very large campus. Adam will be replacing Stephen Langley as our weekend custodian on Fridays and Saturdays.

Easter there will be two (identical) worship services at 9:00 and 10:30. No ABFs or Sunday School classes.

Jeremiah On The Big Screen We’ll show the movie “Jeremiah,” starring Patrick Dempsey Sunday, April 14 in the CAA at 7:00pm. Ninety minutes, may not be appropriate for young children (some battle violence).

Memorial Easter Flowers Lilies ($8.75) and Azaleas ($14.50). Envelopes can be picked up at the Welcome Center. Deadline for turning in money is TODAY.

Good Friday CCC joins other Zion churches Friday, March 29 at Grace Missionary Church at 7:00pm. Pastor Mike will be speaking.

National Day of Prayer is on May 2, 2013.

Save the Date May 18, Saturday at 8:30am for the Walk for Life to fund the Family Resource Center of Zion. Volunteers wishing to help may contact Leah LaBelle at the Family Resource Center (847-731-8360). Let’s have an exceptional turn out for an extraordinary life saving ministry!

Passion Play Women’s Ministry

CCC News and Notes, continued...

Missions

Zion Conservatory of Music

THIS WEEK AT CCC

Sunday, March 24 8:30 am Sunday Morning Prayer Parlor 9:00 am Sunday School/ABF Hour 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group Youth

Monday, March 25 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Youth 7:00 pm GriefShare Parlor

Tuesday, March 26 6:30 pm Quilting Room 13 7:00 pm B&G Meeting Parlor Women’s Bible Study Room 15/17 Women’s Bible Study Room B

Wednesday, March 27 7:00 am Morning Prayer Parlor 9:00 am MOPS Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Teen MOPS Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Holy Grounds Chapel Men’s Group Parlor Sr. High Small Group Ushers’

Thursday, March 28 7:00 pm Adult Bell Choir Room C Worship Team Sanctuary Mission Team Parlor Volleyball Gym Looking Ahead To Next Week… Friday - Passion Play (7:00pm) Saturday - Passion Play (7:00pm) *More Information in the Bulletin

OUR 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 Pastor for Missions

Eliel Rojas Pastor for Hispanic Ministries/Evangelism

Dale Stewart Director of Camping Ministries

Jon Wiziarde Pastor of Adult Ministries

Our Elder Board Ken Langley (chairman), Rick Capp, Steve Edwards, Mike McDowell, Greg Nugent, Larry Rittenhouse, Eliel Rojas, Karl Sisson and Carl Williamson

Please Pray For Those Hospitalized This Past Week… Wally Juravic

Our Grieving Families… of Lisa Leach Visitation this evening 5:30 - 9:00pm Service Monday 10:00am Both at CCC. For a complete list of those who are homebound and in nursing homes pick up a prayer sheet found at the Welcome Center.

Please Recycle Your Bulletin In the Narthex

Summer Camp 2013 Watching the sunset on the dock up at Camp is unlike anything else. If that’s not enough to get you there, hopefully the swimming, boating, crafting, friends and time with the Lord in beautiful Door County will entice you to sign up for a session! You can sign up now at www.CampZion.com!

Spring Break Project Four area churches gather to go back to their schools and serve over the first two days of Spring Break. And we are going to do it again this year!

Sr. High - Monday, March 25, 9:00am – 2:00pm @ Zion-Benton Jr. High - Tuesday, March 26, 9:00am – 2:00pm @ Zion Central Middle School

We will meet at the schools at 9:00am and come back to the church for lunch at 1:00, then head home at 2:00.

Many Hands Project Jesus washed feet, demonstrating that true leadership causes us to serve others. That’s why area youth groups gather at CCC each summer to serve our community by washing windows, weeding gardens, painting fences, and more. All current 8th-12th graders are eligible for this week of ministry (July 7-13). More information in the youth room. Registration forms and a $25 deposit are due by NEXT MONDAY April 1.

Prom Alternative heads to Milwaukee for dinner at El Fuego, a stroll along the Riverwalk and entertainment at Comedy Sportz’ Improv show on Saturday, May 4 from 3:30-11:00pm. Event open to juniors, seniors and their guests, $45 per person. Sign up at any youth event or contact Leo at lbarnes@ccczion.org.

Easter Sunday Nursery care will be provided for infant through age 3 year olds at both the 9:00 and 10:30am services. No ABFs, Sunday School Classes, Children’s Church.

Make a Joyful Noise Sunday On May 5 Sunday School children, ages 4 through 6th grade will join the CCC adult choir to sing for nursing home residents. Keep checking the bulletin for details. VBS 2013 at CCC – June 17-21

Youth Ministry

Children’s Ministry

3/25/13 No Club

Camp Zion