Cathy and I have been in L.A. taking a short vacation break before a very busy, but exciting, season in the month of April. We have had a great time with Nate and Lisa catching up with them in their life’s journey and engaging in thoughtful conversation. Good times!
Can’t wait for all we will experience this weekend. We begin with the Good Friday communion service at 12:15 pm and then open the doors for three presentations of the musical/drama “Saviour, Healing Hands,” at 7:30 pm and 4:00 and 7:00 pm on Saturday. Easter Sunday we will have music from the choir at 8:00 and 9:30 am and a message of celebration in all three services including 11:15 am. You might want to come to the early service or arrive early for the others as we will most likely have overflow crowds.
Acts 4:33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.
Pastor Rick
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Armor Project: Helmet of Salvation & Sword of the Spirit
Labels: Armor Project, Capital Christian Center, Easter, God, One Day to Prevent Homelessness, Rick Cole, Sacramento church
I am basking in the glow of this past Sunday. Together we contributed $53, 821 for One Day To Prevent Homelessness. It was my privilege to present this check to the community on KCRA 3 news this past Monday evening. The community total is at $230,000 and rising. Most of the churches had not yet reported their response so we feel confident the $400,000 goal will be met. I am so proud of you for your continuing generosity to help hurting people at home and around the world.
Sunday we will complete the Armor Project with a study of the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. It will be another wonderful day of worship, prayer, fellowship and learning.
Be sure to prepare for the Easter weekend and invite someone to the musical on Friday or Saturday and then to one of our Easter Sunday services. There will also be a great outreach for families on Saturday with the Easter Egg Hunt. These are all wonderful opportunities to make the love of Jesus known to others.
Ephesians 6:17-18 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Pastor Rick
Sunday we will complete the Armor Project with a study of the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. It will be another wonderful day of worship, prayer, fellowship and learning.
Be sure to prepare for the Easter weekend and invite someone to the musical on Friday or Saturday and then to one of our Easter Sunday services. There will also be a great outreach for families on Saturday with the Easter Egg Hunt. These are all wonderful opportunities to make the love of Jesus known to others.
Ephesians 6:17-18 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Pastor Rick
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Armor Project: Peace and Protection
Labels: Armor Project, Capital Christian Center, God, One Day to Prevent Homelessness, Rick Cole, Sacramento church
We have a wonderful opportunity this week to make a difference in our community through One Day To Prevent Homelessness. There are currently over 80 churches cooperating in this effort to raise $400,000 in the next two months that will be matched four times by federal funds for a total of $2,000,000. This will allow several hundred families and individuals to have permanent housing who would otherwise be out on the street. Please consider what you can do to give a special offering this Sunday. One Day To Prevent Homelessness is asking those who are able to donate one day’s worth of our monthly rent or mortgage payment. That one day will result in a lifetime of benefit for someone.
We will continue our Armor Project theme on Sunday. This week the focus is about preparing ourselves with the right shoes and the shield that will protect us. We will be strong as we equip ourselves with all that God provides.
Don’t forget this week’s memory verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
These are exciting times. I can’t wait to see you again on Sunday!
Pastor Rick
We will continue our Armor Project theme on Sunday. This week the focus is about preparing ourselves with the right shoes and the shield that will protect us. We will be strong as we equip ourselves with all that God provides.
Don’t forget this week’s memory verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
These are exciting times. I can’t wait to see you again on Sunday!
Pastor Rick
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Moving Forward in Victory
Labels: Armor Project, Capital Christian Center, God, KCRA 3 News, Mayor Kevin Johnson, One Day to Prevent Homelessness, Rick Cole, Sacramento church
Great things are happening at CCC this Sunday and it’s always better when you are there! We continue our Armor Project focus with a look at two pieces of the armor we are instructed to put on. There is a real enemy out there trying to bring us to defeat. But there is a real Savior out there who will not let that happen if we ask for His help. We are moving forward in victory!
We have a great opportunity in front of us to make a difference in our community. The homeless population is growing and Mayor Kevin Johnson has organized a broad coalition of community leaders to bring help to those in need. On Sunday, March 21, we will participate in an offering that has the potential to provide housing for hundreds. If the Sacramento community can raise $400,000 in the next four months, the federal government will match these funds four times to a total of $2 million. One Day to Prevent Homelessness is an initiative asking for those who are able to contribute the equivalent of one day’s rent or mortgage payment. Would you consider joining Cathy and me in this effort? One week from Sunday we will receive this special gift for hurting people in our own community.
KCRA 3 news has agreed to help get the word out for others to join the faith community in responding to this need. The week of March 22, they will be making a strong appeal. They will have a phone bank set up to take pledges as people respond. If you would like to volunteer to help with the phone bank at channel 3, you can call (916) 442-3691 on Monday, March 15, and ask for Kim Castaneda. She will be coordinating volunteers for five hour shifts: 4 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, March 22.
James 4:7 is our memory verse for this week. “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Pastor Rick
We have a great opportunity in front of us to make a difference in our community. The homeless population is growing and Mayor Kevin Johnson has organized a broad coalition of community leaders to bring help to those in need. On Sunday, March 21, we will participate in an offering that has the potential to provide housing for hundreds. If the Sacramento community can raise $400,000 in the next four months, the federal government will match these funds four times to a total of $2 million. One Day to Prevent Homelessness is an initiative asking for those who are able to contribute the equivalent of one day’s rent or mortgage payment. Would you consider joining Cathy and me in this effort? One week from Sunday we will receive this special gift for hurting people in our own community.
KCRA 3 news has agreed to help get the word out for others to join the faith community in responding to this need. The week of March 22, they will be making a strong appeal. They will have a phone bank set up to take pledges as people respond. If you would like to volunteer to help with the phone bank at channel 3, you can call (916) 442-3691 on Monday, March 15, and ask for Kim Castaneda. She will be coordinating volunteers for five hour shifts: 4 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, March 22.
James 4:7 is our memory verse for this week. “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Pastor Rick
Thursday, March 04, 2010
The Armor Project
We had an exciting conclusion to BASECAMP last Sunday with the Katinas. We also experienced our largest attendance for a regular Sunday in our history with 4,182. If you completed BASECAMP and would like to meet with one of our leaders to explore what’s next in your spiritual journey, simply fill out the What’s Next form at the Information Counter in the lobby and return it to us. You will then be contacted for a personal meeting that I am confident you will enjoy. For anyone who missed BASECAMP, the next opportunity to access this information will be in April. The class will begin the week after Easter on April 11 in the Parlour.
This Sunday we begin a month-long series called THE ARMOR PROJECT. God has given us what we need to succeed in a troubled world. He provides us with armor for safety and victory over the enemy. We can walk in confidence in the midst of a battlefield. I’m looking forward to studying God’s Word with you and finding insights that will make a difference in our daily lives.
Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Pastor Rick
This Sunday we begin a month-long series called THE ARMOR PROJECT. God has given us what we need to succeed in a troubled world. He provides us with armor for safety and victory over the enemy. We can walk in confidence in the midst of a battlefield. I’m looking forward to studying God’s Word with you and finding insights that will make a difference in our daily lives.
Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Pastor Rick
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