This Sunday
10:30am
Invocation
Lighting of the Advent Candle
O Holy Night
Children’s Christmas Program
Yet Not I
Pastoral Prayer
Announcements
Message
Hymn
Benediction
Wheeler Mission Dash 4 Shelter: Join others from CCC in walking or running this 5K (3.1 miles) on the Karst Farm Greenway this 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.
Come cheer or volunteer! Will you be at the park while a family member walks or runs the 5K? A few more volunteers are needed to make the morning go smoothly. Volunteer schedule
College Lunch: College students are welcome to stay after worship this Sunday, Dec. 8th, for lunch. Come fuel up for your finals with friends and food!
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 and some extras to give to friends. This four-week series was written by Bob Whitaker and Dan Waugh and designed by Cynthia Huggins. You are also welcome to use the corresponding Advent playlist to listen to the carols mentioned in the devotional.
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.
Christmas Eve: Come reflect on the wonder of Christmas at our special 6pm candlelight Christmas Eve service of Scripture readings, special musical performances, and a Christmas story. Childcare is not offered so that everyone can attend the service. Kids are welcome to come in their Christmas jammies!
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.
