Special Spiritual Experience

GOOD FRIDAY

I am looking forward to a time of contemplation and communion at 12:15pm on Friday. This is a wonderful way to begin the Easter weekend as we consider the greatest sacrifice ever paid. Because Jesus was willing to pay the ultimate price, we have access to ultimate prize.

EASTER

Four celebrations to choose from . . . Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am, 10:30am, or noon. This is a perfect opportunity to invite a friend to join you at church. People are actually hoping someone will extend an invitation for this special spiritual experience. There will be incredible music, stories of lives that have been changed through faith in Jesus, and a message that will celebrate the gift God offers every person on earth. I can’t wait!

SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING

We considered the approval of purchasing a digital sign that would front the freeway from our property. It required a two-thirds majority to move forward. We ended up one vote short of a two-thirds majority. Most of the no votes were simply because some wanted to see if we could raise the funds needed to purchase the sign instead of finance it. We will present a revised approach at another special business meeting to convene on Sunday, April 22, at 5:00pm in the Auditorium. This is a wonderful opportunity and we would love to have your involvement in the decision making process if you are a member of our church.

Mark 14:4-7 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”

Pastor Rick

Souldesign: Now Go

LIVING A LIFE OF LOVE

We will wrap up our study this week with a look at the opportunities before us to let our light shine for others to see. With Easter one week away, we want to invite our family and friends to one of our services. People are waiting for genuine love and compassion. Let’s bring it to them!

GOOD FRIDAY

Our annual Good Friday service begins at 12:15pm on April 6. It is a wonderful time of reflection regarding the supreme gift of love Jesus gave.

EASTER

Four services to choose from where we will present the Easter message . . . “God So Loved . . .” Saturday, April 7 at 7:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am, 10:30am and Noon. It is going to be a wonderful celebration of life.

SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING

We have an opportunity to place a digital sign on our property right next the Hwy. 50. Our bylaws require the approval of our members when we consider an expenditure exceeding $250,000. The cost of the sign would be in excess of this amount but will also provide a revenue opportunity to cover its cost through advertising. We would retain at least half of the ad space available for our messaging and sell the other half to cover the cost of the sign which would be paid off in five years. Our meeting will convene to consider this at 1:30pm on Sunday, April 1, in the Sanctuary.

Philippians 4:4-6 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Rick

EASTER 2011

This weekend is what gives life to life itself. Without the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus we would be without hope. However, because of this reality, we can celebrate the life Jesus has given us and the knowledge of eternal life with Him.

Here is a rundown of our schedule:

Friday at 12:15pm – Good Friday communion service

Friday at 7:30pm – “God So Loved” with our choir and orchestra

Saturday at noon. – Easter Egg hunt for children

Saturday at 4:00 and 7:00pm – “God So Loved” with our choir and orchestra

Sunday at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15am – Easter services with special music from our choir and orchestra and a message of hope from Rick Cole. Included in the message will be a remarkable story of transformation from Phil Grams.

It is going to be a wonderful weekend of celebration and inspiration! Can’t wait to see you at CCC.

Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

Easter Celebration

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

Love is not Easily Angered

Easter is right around the corner and presents us wonderful opportunities to influence our friends and family toward Christ. Our award-winning choir and orchestra will present "Saviour . . . Healing Hands" on Friday, April 10, at 7:30pm and again on Saturday at 4:00 and 7:00pm. The event is free and we have some invitation tools you can use for invitation purposes.

Our traditional Good Friday service will take place at 12:15pm. and will include communion.

Easter Sunday the choir and orchestra will present excerpts from the musical in all three morning services and I will bring a life-giving message titled, "Change that Lasts." You might want to consider coming to one of the earlier services on Easter in order to provide room for the many guests who tend to come to the later service. This is going to be one awesome weekend!!!

This Sunday we continue our 40 Days of Love emphasis with "Love is not Easily Angered." Life is filled with challenges and challenging people. When we find the keys to controlling our own response, we find peace and true strength. We are all learning and growing. I’m looking forward to growing with you this week.

Colossians 3:12-17 "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Together . . . Continuing the Dream,

Pastor Rick