10:30am
Invocation
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Songs
Pastoral Prayer
Announcements
Choir
Message
Song
Communion
Benediction
Wheeler Mission Dash 4 Shelter: Join others from CCC in walking or running this 5K (3.1 miles) on the Karst Farm Greenway on Saturday morning, Dec. 7th. Your entry fee will support the work of Wheeler Mission Bloomington. You can learn more or register at runsignup.com. Scholarships are available—contact the church office.
Keys for a Cause: Mandela Kanyi and Ida Frye would like to invite our church family to join them for a kid-initiated fundraiser for one of our overseas missionary families in the CCC chapel at 6:30pm on Friday, Dec. 13th. This is a piano and reading recital/fundraiser. Please come and give as you are able!
Advent Devotional Series: Visit the table outside the main doors to the Sanctuary to pick up a copy of our Advent devotional series for your family. This four-week series was written by Bob Whitaker and Dan Waugh and designed by Cynthia Huggins. You are also welcome to take a look at the corresponding Advent playlist online.
College Lunch: College students are welcome to stay after worship next Sunday, Dec. 8th, for lunch. Come fuel up for your finals with friends and food!
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM): We need all hands on deck on Thursday, Dec. 5th. We’ll meet at 1:30 to prepare silverware bundles for The Warehouse Christmas Dinner event. This is a very big assignment which we are happy to take on, but we need every one of you! Also, our “Member Moment” will feature Gretchen Wilson, a woman whose big heart is committed to serve!
Congregational Meeting: Members are encouraged to attend the annual December business meeting for the election of 2024 officers and approval of the 2024 Missions budget. The meeting will follow worship on Sunday, Dec. 15th. Copies of the slate of officers and Missions budget proposal are available at the Welcome Center.
CCC Library Advent Reading Challenge: Stop by the library to learn more about our Advent reading challenge for both adults and children. Great books, craft kits and other prizes. Check out our large selection of Christmas and Advent books. Something for everyone!
Memorial Poinsettias: We invite you to purchase poinsettias in honor or in memory of loved ones, which will decorate our Sanctuary during Advent. Plants may be ordered at the Welcome Center or by using our online form.
Year-End Giving: Thank you for your faithful giving to ministry at CCC! As you prayerfully consider year-end offerings, please keep in mind the following dates if you wish to qualify for 2024 tax benefits:
- Checks must be dated and, if mailed, postmarked Dec. 31 or earlier.
- The church office will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
- Online gifts must be completed in time to allow PayPal notification to be received by CCC before midnight on Dec. 31.
Adult Community Groups (ACGs) are Sunday morning groups for adults that meet at 9:15am. You are welcome to check out a group at any point in the semester. Learn more
Faith & Art Book Club: Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and art through captivating stories in both fiction and nonfiction. See the 2024-25 schedule
Giving to Christ Community: Tithes and gifts can be given in the box at the back of the Sanctuary, by mail, or online at cccbloomington.org/giving.
