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

Barriers to Love

The life we live is quite complicated in the way we are affected by its circumstances. This Sunday we will look at how we can overcome the barriers that are placed in our path to keep us from a life of love. God’s love and grace is bigger than any obstacle.

THE STUDY

Each Wednesday evening following the 6:13 prayer meeting there is an opportunity to go deeper in our knowledge of God’s Word. For the month of March I will be teaching from the New Testament letter of 1 Peter concerning how we can live faithfully in relationship to God in the midst of a corrupt world. There will also be time for interaction as I will field any questions about our current Souldesign emphasis. I’m looking forward to spending some intimate time with you in The Study.


CCS BASKETBALL SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

Friday at 5:30 pm at Power Balance Arena (formerly Arco) our High School boy’s basketball team will play Central Catholic for the Section Championship. If you love basketball, come and support our team.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Pastor Rick

Seed of Faith

THANKSGIVING

We have so much to be thankful for. This week provides wonderful opportunities to express our gratitude to God and others. Sunday, Doug will continue our series in the Parables of Jesus with a look at the seed of faith. Then, Thanksgiving day we will celebrate our blessings at 10am with a communion service.

SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE

Invest in the lives of your family and friends and invite them to this amazing Christmas experience. I don’t know of a better way to communicate the Gospel at this time of year.

SOULDESIGN

Just a word of encouragement to use the tools provided to plan your week. Growing in faith, relationships, finances, health, and outreach does not just happen without being intentional. As we pursue the principles outlined in the book, calendaring them into our schedule for the week will make them come to pass.

Psalm 100:4-5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Pastor Rick

Souldesign: My World and Me

MY WORLD AND ME

Wow! We are already at the final week of Souldesign. God’s plan for changing the world is to prepare us and then send us out to reveal what He is like. This is an amazing privilege to be trusted with such an important task. I’m looking forward to growing with you again this week.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Our final league game for our high school football team is Friday, November 4, at Dixon high school at 7:30pm. If we win the game, we will win the league and go to the playoffs. If you love high school football, come on out to Dixon and cheer for our guys.

SUNDAY NIGHT HIDE AND SEEK CLUB THANKSGIVING CONCERT

Our children’s choirs and youth choir will be singing songs of praise beginning at 6:00pm Sunday, November 6. This will be a wonderful celebration of thanksgiving to God. All are invited.

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Pastor Rick

My Body and Me

SOULDESIGN

This week we take a look at a life issue that is constantly before us . . . . taking good care of our health. There is a connection between our body and spirit. God will help us if we learn how to let Him in to this important part of our journey. I’m looking forward to pursuing His presence with you this week.

FAMILY FUN FAIR

Monday night will be a wonderful event for families and children. It looks like the weather is projected to be perfect and the atmosphere will be equal to the weather. Invite friends to join your children for this evening of family fun.

SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE

This amazing event is fast approaching, perfect for being intentional about bringing friends who are currently not following Jesus. Let’s make this the most compelling Christmas season ever by filling the house with interested friends!

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

Pastor Rick

Money and Me

SOULDESIGN

Money and Me is our focus for Sunday. Money has a huge impact in how we live and relate to others. Through following biblical principles, we can live above the pressure that is often associated with money. It is going to be a great day as we worship and study together!

6:13 PRAYER

This is perhaps the most important meeting we have all week. God responds to our prayers and we grow when we spend time in His presence. Join us on Wednesday's whenever you can.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Timothy 6:10 NIV)

Pastor Rick

Souldesign: You and Me

SOULDESIGN

Life is made precious through relationships. It can also be made ugly through relationships. The goal of this week’s study is maximize the precious side of life and minimize the ugly. Each of us has the privilege of adding joy to others by the way we treat them. I am looking forward to sharing this life building hour with you on Sunday.

NEW SERVICE TIMES

You have embraced the new service times with grace! Thank you! Our goals are effectively being realized as we have spread our attendance quite evenly between all three services. Remember, the Classic service including the choir begins at 9:00am, and two Casual services with the Freeway Fifty Band follow at 10:30am and 12:00pm. Now let’s fill all three by inviting our friends to experience God with us.

ETHIOPIA

This Sunday we have a wonderful opportunity to advance what God is doing in East Africa. The church is growing and there is a great need to adequately train pastors for this harvest. If you are able, please prepare an offering to help fund the Bible school in Addis Ababa so that we can reach as many people as possible in that part of our world.

Romans 10:15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Pastor Rick

God and Me

SOULDESIGN

There is a spiritual consciousness in all of us that longs for something more than what we possess in and of ourselves. Left to myself, I drift toward destructive thoughts and actions. I know I need God in my life. I want God in my life! He makes things right in me. One thing I know, when I am focused on pursuing God, I am at my best. This week we will take a look at planning our week to include our pursuit of God’s best. Invite a friend and join us at 9:00am, 10:30am, or 12:00pm.

6:13 PRAYER

Every Wednesday we meet for prayer at 6:13pm. It is a wonderful time of worship, meditation, and prayer to our Almighty God. This is an important hour in the life of our church each week. God responds to our prayers. Let’s worship Him and ask for His power and blessing!

SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE

The box office is open for this year’s celebration of Christmas. This is a wonderful event to bring friends to. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

Pastor Rick

Remembering 9/11

Dick Foth will be with us Sunday. He was in Washington DC the day of the attacks and has a unique perspective to speak from. It is going to be great day at Capital.

SOULDESIGN
The book will be available on Sunday, September 18, in the Lobby at the Group Life booth or in the Bookstore (1 copy for $12 or 2 for $20). There are tools and helps available in the book that you will want to have. We will be studying the Souldesign principle for six weeks beginning October 2.

NEW SERVICE SCHEDULE
Beginning October 2, our service times move to 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm. The first service will include the choir and our current 9:30am worship team. The second and third services will be identical with the current third service worship team. This is the perfect opportunity to invite a friend to join you for this day of new beginnings.

Matthew 5:43-45 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Pastor Rick