DeKalb Announcements
2020 Year-End GIft
As part of Christ Community’s year-long focus on reading the Bible, at least 70 percent of our 2020 Year-End Gift will go directly to recording the New Testament into new languages. Deadline to give: January 20.
Care Night at DeKalb Campus
Care Night is an evening collection of workshops, classes, and recovery groups that foster relational, emotional, and spiritual growth, as well as practical skill-development and small group discussion. Winter semester is Monday, January 4 - March 29 (Off Jan 18) at 6:30-8:30pm.
Domestic GO Teams
Because we have been unable to travel internationally on GO Teams, we have shifted to disaster relief Domestic GO Teams partnering with Samaritan's Purse. You can be a part of an army of volunteers to come alongside homeowners to bring relief and compassion in Jesus’ Name. Go to ccclife.org/goteams to learn more.
Explore Christian Beliefs
Alpha is a ten-session program where anyone who has not surrendered to Jesus (or recently has) can explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, honest, and informal environment.
Invite someone who is spiritually curious to join you online on Mondays starting January 25. Explore and register at ccclife.org/alpha.
God's Plan for Money
FPU's engaging and practical ten-week program teaches God's plan for managing money and covers topics like how to eliminate debt, spend and save wisely, and give like never before. Starting January 12, FPU will be offered Tuesday nights on Zoom as part of Care Night. Register at ccclife.org/fpu.
Worship Together. In-Person or Online.
On Sunday night, January 24, at 6pm, all four campuses of Christ Community will gather at the St. Charles Campus for a night of music to worship God.
We will also be live stream the event at ccclife.org/live so that every person who calls Christ Community home can participate!
Registration will be required to attend in person. Registration will open soon at ccclife.org/worship.
WEEKLY REGISTRATION INFO
Registration for weekend services opens every Mondays at 10am at ccclife.org/register.
Our services adhere to suggested health guidelines for masks and social distancing. Please see our Participation Agreement for guidelines we will be enforcing.
Next Inspiring Story Weekend - February 13 & 14
Chris Baker is founder of INK 180, a tattoo shop and ministry in Oswego that turns painful reminders into beautiful art. Since 2011, Chris has removed or covered up nearly 6,000 tattoos of former gang members and sex trafficking victims. He has been the subject of an award-winning documentary and coverage in The Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, CBS, and more. Watch a video.
Life Before & After Birth
Hear from one of our prolife ministry partners, Caring Network's President, Barb Singer, on Thursday, January 21, at 6:30pm as we host a live Zoom event. Our "Life Before & After Birth" event will also include powerful adoption stories and more. Register at ccclife.org/prolife.
Next Baptism Opportunity
Baptism is happening with social distancing precautions on Saturday, February. 27. Participants must register and attend a one time one hour baptism preparation class. Children in fourth or fifth grade are asked to register and then schedule a time to meet with your campus children's pastor. Adults and older students can choose between an in person class at your campus on February 7, or a zoom class on February 13 or 14. Register online at ccclife.org/baptism to celebrate your decision to follow Jesus Christ!
Connect to a Community Group
Hundreds of Community Groups meet across all four Christ Community campuses to study the Word, pray, connect, and grow together. Have you connected to a group yet? Get connected.
Bible Savvy Podcast
Join hosts Clayton Keenon, Eric Ferris, and Nikki Lucas for weekly conversations about how to understand, enjoy, and apply God's Word, following the Bible Savvy reading schedule. Each episode guides listeners through the COMMA Bible study process and shows just how fun and easy it can be to read God's Word. Listen: ccclife.org/podcasts.
Work Where You Worship
Visit ccclife.org/employment to see open positions and to apply.
Spanish Community Groups
¡Christ Community Church ahora ofrece grupos de comunidad de habla hispana! Estos grupos te ayudaran a conectar con personas cuya lengua materna es el español. Tiempo de oración y crecimiento espiritual sera el enfoque al estudiar la Palabra de Dios. Gustarías ser parte o conocesa alguien que este interesado? Visita la pagina ccclife.org/grupoespanoles para registrarte o para mas informacíon.