for the week of December 13th - 19th

Christmas Celebration

Our annual CCV Family Christmas Celebration is this evening, December 13th.  We will begin our evening together at 5:00pm, with a potluck.  Come prepared to enjoy an evening celebrating Christ’s birth.  Help is needed for both set-up and clean-up, please let Vicki Johnson know if you can help. 

 

Cuppa Encouragement

Cuppa Encouragement is for moms to share in our journey and encourage each other through life’s seasons.  Cuppa happens monthly during the school year.  The December meeting is this Monday, December 14th, at 7:00pm in the Schuler Books Café.  If you have any questions, see Kari Alvaro.

 

Monthly Prayer Focus: Missions

As we focus this month on our Missions Ministry, please pray that we would grow in our collective role in seeing disciples made in all nations. Pray also for Dave and Kathy Wolf for finances as they minister at the Nizhny Novgorod Vineyard in Russia, and for their protection as well as favor with the Russian government.  Pray for emerging leaders in Russia to hear God’s call, and receive effective training and discipleship.

 

Year End Giving

Please prayerfully consider a year end gift to help us cover our budget obligations and ministry needs.  If you would like your gift to CCV to be credited for the current fiscal year, your giving must be post-marked by December 31, 2015.

 

for the week of December 6th - 12th

Deck the Halls

Join us in decking the halls of CCV for Christmas on Sunday, December 6th, at 1pm.  Pizza and cookies provided.

 

Christmas Celebration

Our annual CCV Family Christmas Celebration is set for Sunday, December 13th, at 5:00pm.  Sign-ups will be passed around to bring soup or a side-dish to share at our potluck.  See sign-up sheets for more details, and come prepared to enjoy an evening celebrating Christ’s birth.  Help is needed for both set-up and clean-up, please let Vicki Johnson know if you can chip-in.

 

Monthly Prayer Focus: Missions

As we focus this month on our Missions Ministry, please pray that we would grow in our collective role in seeing disciples made in all nations. Pray also for Dave and Kathy Wolf for finances as they minister at the Nizhny Novgorod Vineyard in Russia, and for protection as well as favor with the Russian government.  Pray for emerging leaders in Russia to hear God’s call, and receive effective training and discipleship.

for the week of November 29th - December 5th

“Fire By Night” Worship Gathering

Make plans to join us Sunday, November 29th, at 6pm as we press into God’s presence with an extended time of worship and prayer ministry.  This is a great opportunity to come together in worship and thanksgiving as we seek God’s presence and welcome his Spirit to minister to us.

 

Deck the Halls

Join us in decking the halls of CCV on Sunday, December 6th, at 1pm.  Pizza and cookies provided.

 

Mark Your Calendars

Our annual CCV Family Christmas Celebration is set for December 13th, at 5:00pm.  Bring a dish to pass for our potluck and enjoy an evening celebrating Christ’s birth.  More details to come!

 

Monthly Prayer Focus: Evangelism

As we focus this month on our Evangelism Ministry, please pray for those we encounter in our community – that we would be a light in the darkness to those around us. Pray also that as the MSU Outreach Team goes out that they would be blessed with insight, discernment and a passion for sharing the “hope they profess”(Hebrews 10:23). 

for the week of November 22nd - 28th

Holiday Office Hours

The CCV office will be closed on Thursday & Friday this week, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

 

Home Groups

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, all our home groups are taking the week off.  Please speak to your home group leaders about the specific December schedules for your home group, as every home group has differing conflicts through the new year.

 

“Fire By Night” Worship Gathering

Make plans to join us next Sunday, November 29th at 6pm as we press into God’s presence with an extended time of worship and prayer ministry.  This is a great opportunity to come together in worship and thanksgiving as we seek God’s presence and welcome his Spirit to minister to us.  See insert for more details.

 

New Class

We will be offering a new class, “Sharing Your Faith”, beginning November 29th in classroom #1.  Led by the Jim & Donna Boerma, this class will explore and practice how to be a witness in your everyday life.  Class times are 9:00-9:50am, Sundays. A sign-up sheet will be passed around, if you would like to join.

for the week of November 15th - 21st

Monthly Prayer Focus: Evangelism

As we focus this month on our Evangelism Ministry, please pray for those we encounter in our community – that we would be a light in the darkness to those around us. Pray also  that as the MSU Outreach Team goes out that they would be blessed with insight, discernment and a passion for sharing the “hope they profess”(Hebrews 10:23).

 

Bring a Meal for the Raj Family

If you would like to donate a meal to Vino, Stephanie & baby Leanika we are collecting meals here at CCV that are labeled with instructions and freezer-ready, throughout the week.  The Raj’s will collect freezer meals on Sundays.  If you would like to deliver them in person, please keep in mind they live in Flint, and call ahead for a good drop off time.  Their numbers are Vino (810) 288-5512 or Stephanie (810) 814-7769.

 

“Fire By Night” Worship Gathering

Make plans to join us Sunday, November 29th at 6pm as we press into God’s presence with an extended time of worship and prayer ministry.  This is a great opportunity to come together in worship and thanksgiving as we seek God’s presence and welcome his Spirit to minister to us.

 

New Discipleship Class

We will be offering a new class, “Sharing Your Faith”, beginning November 29th in classroom #1.  Led by Jim & Donna Boerma, this class will explore and practice how to be a witness in your everyday life.  Class times are 9:00-9:50am, Sundays. If you are interested, please sign-up at the Welcome Station in the café.

for the week of November 8th - 14th

Monthly Prayer Focus: Evangelism

As we focus this month on our Evangelism Ministry, please pray for those we encounter in our community – that we would be a light in the darkness to those around us. Pray also  that as the MSU Outreach Team goes out that they would be blessed with insight, discernment and a passion for sharing the “hope they profess”(Hebrews 10:23).

 

Cuppa Encouragement

Cuppa Encouragement is for moms to share in our journey and encourage each other through life’s seasons.  Cuppa happens monthly during the school year.  The November meeting is this Monday, November 9th, at 7:00pm in the Schuler Books Café.  If you have any questions, see Kari Alvaro.

 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Vino & Stephanie Raj, on the birth of their daughter, Leanika Sophia Raj.  If you would like to make them a meal, please remember they live in Flint.  We can collect meals here at CCV that are labeled with instructions and freezer-ready, throughout the week.  The Raj’s will collect freezer meals on Sundays.  Or if you would like to deliver them in person, please call ahead for a good drop off time.  Their numbers are Vino (810) 288-5512 or Stephanie (810) 814-7769.

 

Baby Shower

All women and young ladies are invited to a shower in honor of Analisa Trumble, Saturday, November 14th at 10:00am.  See details on the fliers at the Welcome Station

for the week of November 1st - 7th

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Vino & Stephanie Raj, on the birth of their daughter, Leanika Sophia Raj.  Leanika was born on Wednesday, October, 28th at 2:39pm. She weighed 6 lbs and 2 oz, and is 19 inches long. 

 

Women’s Gathering

Our next Women’s Gathering is scheduled for Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm.  Kari Alvaro will be sharing and Vicki Johnson will be hosting. Vicki’s address is:  814 Sandlyn, Lansing. If you have any questions or would be willing to bring a treat, please call Vicki at (517) 819-9415.

 

Growing in Maturity Class

Gerald & Kari are teaching a class titled: Growing in Maturity. This class will be going through some basic tools to help you grow in your walk with the Lord, and will meet every Sunday for 4 weeks from 9:00-9:50am in class room 1. If you are seeking to grow in the Lord come and join us as we study and practice the disciplines of quiet times, prayer, and getting a handle on the Word of God.

 

MSU Outreach

Join Todd Hargett and the Fedewa family as they reach out to the youth ofMSU each Saturday.  A team meets up at the church Saturday night, and goes out to offer coffee and prayer to students.  Times vary between 9 pm & 2am, please contact Todd Hargett at (517) 712-0302 or Bruce Fedewa at (517) 709-3032 for this week’s meeting time.

for the week of October 25th - 31st

Time to “Fall Back”

Don’t forget to change your clocks!  Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday at 2:00am.  Enjoy sleeping in an extra hour, or if you arrive early we will be happy to put you to work around the ministry center.  J

 

Women’s Gathering

Our next Women’s Gathering is scheduled for Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm.  Kari Alvaro will be sharing and Vicki Johnson will be hosting. Vicki’s address is:  814 Sandlyn, Lansing. If you have any questions or would be willing to bring a treat, please contact.

 

Growing in Maturity Class

Beginning today, Gerald & Kari will be teaching a class titled: Growing in Maturity. We will be going through some basic tools to help you grow in your walk with the Lord. The class will meet every Sunday for 4 weeks from 9:00-9:50am in class room 1. If you are seeking to grow in the Lord come and join us as we study and practice the disciplines of quiet times, prayer, and getting a handle on the Word of God.

 

MSU Outreach

Join Todd Hargett and the Fedewa family as they reach out to the youth ofMSU each Saturday.  A team meets up at the church Saturday night, and goes out to offer coffee and prayer to students.  Times vary between 9 pm & 2am, please contact Todd Hargett or Bruce Fedewa for this week’s meeting time.