Please make sure you turn in your surveys NO LATER than Sunday morning, January 26th to ensure that your input is included. 

We've partnered with NxtStep Church Services to provide a Transitional Interim Pastor (TIPS). We have attached a couple links to documents that might be helpful as you understand how this Interim Ministry may be a little different from previous interim ministries we've had in the past. Take time to read through the information and feel free to reach out to the Elders, one of the Search Team Members, or Rodney if you have questions. 

Article from The Christian Standard - "Helping Churches Thrive Between Ministers"

Transitional Interim Pastor Services Brochure

Thursday Morning Bible Study will meet at 11:00 AM, resuming January 9th, in the Searchlighters room. This class is for Senior Adults, but all are invited and encouraged to attend. Janella Sullivan will be leading.

The CCC Women's Ministry will resume Wednesday night Bible study on February 5th at 6pm (Room 302) by introducing a study by Allison Allen, entitled, "Hidden". Allison is the podcast "sidekick" of Lisa Harper. We will introduce the study that night with a panel discussion about "mentoring" and then plan to start the study on February 12th. All ladies are invited to come and join us!

How do I know if I’m growing spiritually?
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Do I thirst for God?
Do I still grieve over sin?
Am I a quicker forgiver?
Am I more loving?
Am I sensitive to God’s presence?
Am I concerned for others?
Am I governed by God’s Word?
Do I delight in the church?
Are the spiritual disciplines important to me?
Do I yearn for heaven and to be with Jesus?
By bringing the lofty idea of “sanctification” into a helpful and convicting spotlight, this concise and insightful book will transform your spiritual life. Now with a new discussion guide for group or personal use to help you dive deeper into each question.

Join us as we welcome our new Interim Pastor, Jerry Jones! Jerry reflects on the simple yet profound truths of the gospel: God’s boundless love, our incredible worth in Christ, and the joy of being adopted into God’s family. 

We'll have a meet and greet time with Jerry on Sunday, January 19th during the Sunday Morning Bible Study Hour (9:30-10:30am). Come, introduce yourself, and enjoy a time of fellowship together in the Family Life Center. 

About Jerry:

One of the most important things I can tell you about myself is that in the middle of my
senior year of high school, God began to work on my heart, and I felt His leading to go
to Ozark Christian College and study for the ministry. I knew He wanted me to be a
Youth Pastor and reach kids with the message and love of Jesus.

Over the last 43 years of ministry, not only did that happen, but He also allowed me to
lead others in Worship, Community groups, Outreach and Evangelism. I think all that
laid the foundation for me to eventually become a Lead Pastor.

My passions are evangelism, discipleship, worship among others. I love to see people
come into a relationship with Jesus. I love to help people grow in their walk with Jesus.
And I love leading people in the worship of God.

My wife, Lucy and I have been married for 43 years and we have 2 amazing boys and 7
wonderful grandkids. My hobbies are golf, tennis and walking with Lucy.

Your financial generosity to the church does far more than "keep the lights on." 

It supports The Immeasurably More Initiative as we seek to be a part of the story God is telling through one individual or family at a time in a way that makes a local, long-term impact, and expresses God's lavish love. 

It provides a cup of coffee and showers to 8-10 people a week.

It provides grocery assistance to countless families in the community. 

Your generosity helps our mission partners around the globe take the gospel to the ends of the earth. 

Thank you.