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Weekly UpdateJanuary 25, 2017

Current Message SeriesJanuary 28/29

5:00 pm Fellowship Hall – Dan Meyer (Live)9:00 am Sanctuary – Dan Meyer (Live)9:00 am Fellowship Hall – Dan Meyer (Livecast)10:45 am Sanctuary – Dan Meyer (Video)10:45 am Fellowship Hall – Dan Meyer (Live)6:00 pm Sanctuary – Pat Handley (Live)

In a world that at times seems confusing, angry, or unpredictable, how do we begin to live out our lives with hope and peace?Real hope rests in the promises of God rather than in our own agendas and abilities. God invites us to live as a community ofhope-filled people who can bring about God's purposes together. Join us as we explore the true meaning of hope and thepower it holds to change the world.

Interested in blessing our congregation with your God-given musical gifts?

We are seeking volunteers to serve with our contemporary worship team and are currently holding auditions! For moreinformation and to fill out an application, visit www.cc-ob.org/worshiparts.

Take Root

Celebrate the Take Root Initiative

We invite everyone who attends our church to commit to rooting more deeply in Christ for the sake of others through our TakeRoot initiative. We are committed to growing capacity on our Oak Brook campus and extending flourishing to thousands ofothers through our 2020 strategic plan. During this two-year period, every contribution to God through Christ Church is acontribution to our Take Root initiative. There will be no separate funds. Every weekend is an opportunity to celebrate andcontribute towards what God is doing in and through us!

Share Your Generosity Journey

Has God been stirring something inside of you? Have you changed the way you approach your giving? It is difficult to measurethe success of our number one Take Root goal, to Root more deeply in Christ for the sake of others. Share your story abouthow God is changing hearts, by contacting Sherri Adams, Executive Director of Stewardship, at sadams@cc-ob.org or JodyPaige, Executive Assistant of Stewardship, at jpaige@cc-ob.org.

Want to Know More About Take Root?

Maybe you’ve seen materials in the Commons or have heard it mentioned during services – but are left wondering, what isTake Root? Last year, we committed to Root more deeply in Christ for the sake of others. It is never too late to get involved. Tofind out more about what that looks like, visit takerootccob.org.

Take Root in a Small GroupJanuary 11 – February 1 • Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

If you missed the opportunity to be a part of a small group during the Take Root series, now is your chance! Join our 4-weeksmall group, to explore what it means to Take Root for the sake of others, by reviewing the sermons and the study guide fromthe Take Root series.

Contact: Randi Lundgren / rlundgren@cc-ob.org / (630) 321-3922.

Generosity“Is your spending a filter for your giving or is your giving a filter for your spending?” -Julie Bullock,Generis

Text to Give

Forget your cash or checkbook, but want to give? Setting up electronic givingand/or a reoccurring gift is simple with Pushpay! Text CCOB to 77977 and followthe instructions to set up your gift, or visit www.cc-ob.org/giving. Both optionsallow you to pay via credit, debit card, or an automatic withdrawal from yourbank account. Pushpay is safe and secure.

Grow

Need Help Recovering from a Broken Relationship?Refocus Relationship Workshop Begins February 9

Have you or someone you know ended a long-term relationship, started the process of divorce, or contemplated it? Thisworkshop provides a supportive, safe, yet challenging environment that can help you heal, deal with any hurt and frustration,and discover a new vision for your life, and future relationships.

Registration and more information: www.cc-ob.org/refocusContact: Joyce McAndrew / 630.321.6761 / jmcandrew@cc-ob.org

God Challenges Men to Be Transformed by His WordFebruary 10, 6:15- 9:00 p.m. (Dinner Included)February 11, 7:30–11:00 a.m. (Breakfast Included)

God challenges us to be transformed and become one with his perfect will. Join us in Fellowship Hall as we reflect on Romans12:1-2 and seek guidance on transforming through gratitude, thoughts, and faithfulness.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/men

Pray with Us and Learn How to Use Your Spiritual GiftsPrayer Training Luncheon • February 12, 12:30p.m. (12:15p.m. sign-in) Student Center

Join us as Pastor Rick Glyman teaches us the Biblical foundations and practical aspects of praying with and for others.Together, we will learn how to use our spiritual gifts of wisdom, knowledge, discernment, and healing during prayer. We willprovide you the opportunity to pray with others over the phone and online! A light lunch will be served for a $5 donation.Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8, to Sherry Labate at slabate@cc-ob.org or 630-321-3936.

The Greenhouse: Grow Spiritually With Fellow BelieversThursdays (9:30 a.m. Coffee, 10:00 a.m. Program) • Fellowship Hall

“Soul Detox”January 26-March 2 • Luncheon $10 (reservations recommended)

Body detoxes are a major trend in our society, but what about what lies within? Our souls accumulate toxicity that needsto be cleansed, too! Rev. Paul Glyman will lead this topic.

Registration: Karen Snow/ ksnow@cc-ob.org /630.321.6764/www.cc-ob.org/adults

Serve

Audition for Our Worship Band Are you interested in blessing our congregation with your God-given musical gifts? We are seeking volunteers to serve withour contemporary worship team and are currently holding auditions! For more information and to fill out an application, visit www.cc-ob.org/worshiparts.

Help Improve the Lives of Our Neighboring Brothers and Sisters in ChristRoosevelt Road Initiative Meeting • February 12 • 10:15a.m. • Room 263 You will hear about the Roosevelt Road vision, be informed about new programs, and have the opportunity to sign up foropportunities to serve in a number of areas. Register to receive an acknowledgement, a volunteer application, andbackground check forms. Please bring these completed documents with you, if you are interested in volunteering with us.

Contact: Felecia Thompson / 630.321.6784 / fthompson@cc-ob.org

Share God’s Love with the HomelessDuPage County • DuPage PADS • February 12 and 13

Serve by preparing meals for and watching over some of God’s most vulnerable people.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworksContact: Duane Steiner / dj64steiner@aol.com

Greet Families at Our Welcome BoothBefore Saturday or Sunday Worship Services • Once Every 4-6 Weeks

Are you eager to welcome and be hospitable to new families? If so, this is the volunteer role for you! If you are interested inexploring this opportunity, email Kathy Woods at kwoods@cc-ob.org.

Teach the Word of God to Children at WonderZoneDuring Worship Services • Saturday, 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.

Are you looking for ways to serve and connect with young families? We are looking for servant leaders that are eager to learnand teach the Bible to our youngest disciples—our 2-year-olds and 4 and 5-year-olds. Training, partnerships, andencouragement are provided!

Contact and more information: Kathy Woods / kwoods@cc-ob.org

Connect In Prayer

Pray for Us as We Embark on a Journey of Faith to Africa

As a part of our Africa Initiative, we will be sending a five-member team to Kenya from January 30 to February 7. The generouscontributions that have been given to our Take Root initiative, will allow our team to embark on this Christ-driven mission.Please pray for their safety, spiritual strength, and the opportunity to share the love of Christ with the people they meet.

Team Members: John Klingelhofer, Tom Mallon, Peter and Cindy McCabe, and Sandy Stoub.

Our Hearts and Prayers Go out To:

The Lalish Family, on the passing of John Lalish, on January 16. Services were held on Tuesday, January 24 at ChristChurch. The Lagestee Family, on the passing of Tad Lagestee's father, Jim Lagestee, on January 16. Services were held onSunday, January 22, at Parkview Christian Church, located at 11100 Orland Parkway in Orland Park, IL. The Heredia Family, on the passing of Mario Heredia, on January 16.The service was held in the Christ Church Sanctuary on Friday, January 27 at 2:00p.m. The Schaper Family, on the passing of Ralph Schaper, on January 20.The service was held in the Christ Church Sanctuary on Saturday, January 28. The Bouzeos Family, on the passing of Phillip Bouzeos, on January 19.The service was held in the Christ Church Sanctuary on Saturday, February 4 at 10:00a.m.

Bookstore

Available In the Bookstore:

#1 New York Times bestseller, Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J. D. Vance.Zeal without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Sustainable Sacrifice, by Christopher Ash (foreword by AlistairBegg).Four Portraits of Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels, by Mark L. Strauss. The accompanying workbook is availableas well.

Bookstore Hours: M–F: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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