Inspiring & Rewarding

We are having a great time in Kenya. It has been a full week but very inspiring and rewarding. I have been speaking twice a day to the pastors of the Kenya Assembly of God churches. They are very receptive and have impressed us with their humility and passion to serve Jesus in the midst of incredibly difficult environments. The missionaries in Kenya are a great group of people and they have led the church in Kenya with excellence. We have supported the Bible School in Nairobi where most of the pastors that I am speaking to each day received their training. Our investment is reaping an awesome harvest. I am looking forward to telling you more about it.

As the days go by, I am finding myself thinking of you and growing anxious to get back home to see you. The impact of seeing what God is doing in this part of the world will stir in my heart for months to come. But I am also keenly aware that you are my family and feel all the more bonded to you in this time of absence.

Sunday will be another wonderful day at CCC! Doug will bring God’s Word and the worship and fellowship will be life changing. Don’t miss what is happening when we pursue God in truth, growth, and love.

Psalm 5:11-12 “. . . let all who take refuge in you be glad, let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”

Pastor Rick

Global Impact

Cathy and I are in Nairobi, Kenya, Sunday as we begin a full week of ministry to the General Council Conference. There has been incredible growth in the church in Kenya and we are blessed to be able to experience it first hand.

It is going to be an incredible day at CCC!! Mark Bouman, missionary to Cambodia, will be sharing his amazing story of transformation from a very dysfunctional upbringing. Invite a friend to join you for an unforgettable experience.

Don’t forget to pray this week about your participation in our global outreach. At the end of the service Sunday we will be encouraging everyone to consider a monthly gift to missions in order to spread the good news of God’s love around the world. You can be a part of a global impact.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Pastor Rick

Turbulence

One thing in life is sure: trouble. So many challenging things are happening in our world today that affect our daily lives. In the midst of all this turmoil, there is another sure thing: faith in God equips us to be victorious no matter what happens! Sunday we will be focusing on how to stay strong and positive in the midst of turbulence.

A new Wednesday series begins on August 18. Our Chief Operations Officer, Steve Duarte, and his wife Debbie will be teaching a four week series titled “The Makings of a Rich Life.” There will be practical application and relevant insights to help navigate through the economic challenges of the day.

We remain committed to TRUTH (know it), GROWTH (pursue it), and LOVE (give it) which will lead us to a healthy life. We remain committed to you and your future. There are amazing opportunities in front of us to impact our world and fulfill our God-given destiny. I’m excited that you are on this journey with me.

Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Pastor Rick