August 2012 by Teresa Nixon

The place to be… Believe, Belong, Become

Christ Community Church Community Communiqué

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Women’s Ministry

Community Men’s Fellowship

Sociable Seniors

LOGO: Local & Global Outreach

Community Men’s Fellowship

“Member’s Corner” 3 Heart & Hands Blanket Ministry

Care Team

Pre-teen & JH Ministry

Parent Talk

CCC.College

HM High School Ministry

Children’s Ministry

Worship Ministry

August 2012 Church Calendar

August Birthdays Birthday Blessing

And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. I John 5:11-13

August 2012

WE are on a Journey In the summer time a lot of people take trips. They use their vacation days to travel – some by car, some by plane, some by train, some even by bike! One of the great themes of Scripture and teaching of the Christian faith is that we are going somewhere – we are on a journey. This is not just a vacation but a epic life-long journey from where we are to where God wants us to be. Last month we considered the great biblical accounts of the journey God brought his people on through the wilderness. Those accounts are recorded for our benefit in the book of Exodus. We have discovered that all of us have, are, or will, also travel through a "spiritual wilderness" – a season of difficulty, deprivation, desert, and danger. The wilderness is not a place of punishment. Rather, it is a place in which we do our most growing because it is the place where God often does his greatest work. Yet the wilderness is not our final destination. We are not confined to an endless

wandering in a life that is difficult. We are on a journey and God is leading us through the wilderness to an experience that biblically is described as "The Promised Land". Now sometimes Christians see the Promised Land as heaven – as the experience that one has beyond this life and after death. But I believe that followers of Christ enter a promised land long before they die. God is leading us not only as individuals but together as a church to His designated promised land for us. During the month of August, our Sunday messages will explore what our "Promised Land" might look like and how we might enter it is some way now – even today, not just after death. So when you return from your vacation make sure you are at CCC every Sunday to hear about this Journey we are on. You may be surprised to realize you have been in the promised land and didn't even know it.

Pastor Doug Scholten

Lifetree Café Topics for August 2012

August 1 The Bible

August 12 & 15 Lonely

August 19 & 22 Un Unsolved Mystery

August 5 & 8 Hard to be Healthy

August 26 & 29 Fate, Free Will, or God’s Plan?

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For information about WM, feel free to call or email Brooke, President of Women’s Ministry at: 714-610-1871 or brookemelhorn@ sbcglobal.net

But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has Imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. I Corinthians 2:8-10

Women’s Ministry Brooke Melhorn

WM 2012/2013 Circle Study

Ever feel like a hopeless sinner? Look at the lives of months, Women’s Ministry takes a break Samson, Peter, Martha and from its usual monthly meetings. Although more. God used their imwe don’t get together in a corporate sense, perfections, and he can certhings continue to happen. In July, each tainly use ours, no matter Circle provided lunch and snacks for our how bad we think they are. youth participating in COPs, Community The Bible was given to us to Outreach Project, as they kept active doing offer hope and encouragement through the projects in our community. We also saw the testimonies of those that have gone before us. completion of a stunning, wooden passThrough “Hope”, we discover that just as biblithrough built in the fellowship hall, which we cal characters failed, biblical characters were were able to donate from last year’s budget. redeemed. And God wants to do the same for This addition creates a much needed sound us! and visual barrier between the kitchen and the “Hope” by J.I. Packer, will be available for fellowship hall so will be a beneficial addition purchase the end of August for $6.30. for all events that will continue to take place in If you’re Interested in growing in faith with that area. other women, developing friendships, and going through this year’s study on hope, visit our When did WM Start? Ever thought about church website for a listing of circle studies or how long Women’s Ministry has been around? call Brooke to help you find your “circle fit”. I am proud to say that our Ministry has been Mark your calendar! active since September 3, 1959 when our original by-laws were written. Behind the scenes, a Sat, August 11—9-11:00am . . . Join us for a small committee recently got together to recontinental breakfast and “Grocery Smarts write some of the information that our first Coupon Class”. Learn how to make your moncharter provided us over 50 years ago. I am ey go further! This class is for our church and grateful that God guided these original memcommunity so make sure you bring a friend. bers to get this group into action. We are still (Tickets are only $2.00) living strong in God’s name. Thurs, September 13—7:00pm . . . Join us for “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his our kick-off event, “Running the Race”. More mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 info coming soon in our bulletin and website.

Taking a Break During the summer

Grocery Smart Coupon Class Hosted by: Women’s Ministry & LOGO

Are You GROCERY SMART?

Is shopping with coupons worth your time? Don’t answer this question until you’ve attended this class! You’ll be amazed!

Come learn how to: Build up your food storage while lowering your grocery bill by at least 50%! Where to get coupons and organize them in 10 minutes a week, How to use the Free Grocery Smarts website, AND How to shop! Where: Christ Community Church 6575 Crescent Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620

When: Saturday morning, August 11th Time: 9:00am—11:00am 9:00am Continental Breakfast 9:30am 60-min Presentation Presenter: Amy Thompson, Grocery Smarts Regional Manager

Cost: Church Attendees: $2/tkt Our Community: Come as our Guest

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Sociable Seniors

Hands & Heart

Audrene Schmidt

Blanket Ministry

An Old-Fashioned Summer Afternoon Join us as we watch the original 1950's version of the movie, "Cheaper by the Dozen", with Clifton Webb, Myrna Loy, and Jeanne Crain. After the movie, we will enjoy an ice cream social. This is a perfect time to invite a friend to spend an enjoyable afternoon with us. Date: Thursday, August 16 Time: 1 PM Refreshments: If your last name begins with the letters M - Z, please bring a topping for our ice cream sundaes such as fruit, sprinkles, flavored syrups, etc. so we have a variety of toppings to offer.

Contact Audrene with any questions at: 714.526.7505

LOGO: Local & Global Community Men’s Outreach Fellowship Sam Bartlett

John Offringa

On Mission Sunday, we announced our July mission project through Words of HOPE. Happily, are combined efforts so far have raised enough funds to purchase 16.75 Radios! July 31st is the last day! To learn more about Words of HOPE and to get the final radio count, visit our website. Thank you to all who participated in bringing the Word of God to “closed” areas of the world through Words of HOPE!

Member’s Corner But will return next month!

Men’s Ministry News Thursday nights through the summer: Men’s Fellowship is on hiatus. Sunday morning 9:00 – 10:00am CMF continues with the study: “Being God’s Man...by Finding Contentment” (Attendance is always open.)

How has God met your needs, or how did you come to know him, or how has God’s Word been an encouragement to you lately? Big or little, it doesn’t matter cause offering encouragement is the goal of “Member’s Corner” as these two verses instruct us to do: When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12

Until then, do you have an encouraging stoSo encourage each other and build each ry to share? If so, we would very much like to other up, just as you are already doing. I hear from you. Thessalonians 5:11 Has God been teaching things to you in unSo may we hear from you? Call or e-mail the expected ways? church office at: Have you come through a trial and can now 714-229-6940 / info@cccbp.org see God’s wisdom expressed? Have you read from a daily devotion that Or, make an appointment to be interviewed. gave you an interesting insight? Everyone has an encouraging story to tell! So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. I Thess.5:11

This group of women enjoy fellowship together as they work on blankets that will be distributed to those in need. No crocheting or knitting skills are required. If you would like to learn this craft, willing teachers are there, ready to help you as you learn. If you have any odds and ends of yarn that you are no longer using, they would be most appreciated. No yarn is wasted by this group.

Please Note: Our next meeting will be: Sat, August 11 @ 10:45am (After the coupon class)

Homebound Person for August:

June Maples 5401 Centralia Long Beach, CA 90808

Care Team Ministry Many thanks to all who participated in the Cookie Ministry project during the month of July. Twenty five bags of a dozen cookies each were packed and delivered. They brought blessings and some sunshine to the many people who received them. Thank you for your eagerness to spread God's love to the community in which we live.

The Care Team will meet on Tuesday, August 7 @ 7pm in Room A1.

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CCC.College

Raymond Castillo

CCC.College is the next step for those coming out of high school. Although high school days end, why should weekly group experience end too? The CCC.College experience is based on Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another..." We pass the leadership role from person to person each week, with each person sharing in giving their own lesson. The lesson can be a structured lesson or simply a discussion of what has been weighing on someone’s mind. If you are coming out of high school, in college, or college age, come try us out: Thursday nights at 7:00pm in the Orange door.

Pre-Teen & JH Ministry

Kids . . . Y Sue French

Club B.A.S.I.C. - 5th & 6th Grade A.L.I.E.N. Forces - 7th & 8th Grade

Wow, it is hard to believe that it is August already! Summer is winding down and the kids will be heading back to school at the end of this month. As the old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun!” It has been a great summer that started with VBX. What an amazing week we had! We had 51 kids attend with an average of 34 kids each night. We exceeded our beanbag chair capacity of 30 every night! We had a blast as we learned about how The Word began, how The Word came to life, how to hide The Word in our hearts, and how The Word gives us hope. What an awesome week as we also welcomed several new families!

COP's was our big July event attended by kids! We went to the Orange County Food Bank and helped pack boxes of food. The next day we headed down to the beach and had a contest to see which team could collect the most trash off the beach. Later we had lunch and played in the water for awhile. We got back to church and rested a little bit For questions about CCC.College then did some painting and contact: cleaning projects around Raymond Castillo at: campus. After that we Rjcastillo13@hotmail.com enjoyed dinner and a movie. Saturday we spent the day at Soak City as a Kathy Salazar reward for all the great Packing boxes at the OC Food Bank. outreach projects we Parent Talk is a style of communicating accomplished! What a great with children that is respectful, uplifting, time we had spreading God's and powerfully effective in teaching chillove through our helping dren appropriate behaviors, holding hands! Thanks again to all the them accountable, encouraging indeparents who drove the kids to pendence and building character. our outreach projects and a Parents, grandparents and anyone who BIG THANK YOU to all the has children in their lives will enjoy our Circles who provided all the lively and encouraging Parent Talk wonderful meals and discussions. snacks! We really enjoyed them!!! “It takes wisdom to have a good family,

Parent Talk

and understanding to make it strong." Proverbs 24:3

Kids cleaning to prepare for more packing.

Today is a big day as we have 13 kids heading up to the Lake Arrowhead area to spend the week at Alpine August Class: Wed, August 8th @ 6:45 Indian Village camp. We also have 10 kids heading down to San Diego to spend the week attending the Week of Hope, a local mission trip. How Beginning in September: awesome that 23 kids will get to spend the week growing closer to God and “Parent Talk” will be offered on the each other! We could not be doing this without you though. A HUGE THANK 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, YOU to everyone who contributed through the Chili Cook-off, Mission Sunday 6:45-8:00pm Dessert Auction, and generous donations! Please keep the kids and leaders in during Kidz Klub in Room A-1. your prayers this week – that it will be an amazing week for all of them and for safe travels. Please contact Kathy Salazar Questions or concerns, contact: at 714.803.9928 with any questions. Sue French: 714.553.5296 -or- suefrenchccc@yahoo.com

Youth . . . Students . . . Parents

High School Ministry

Matthew Edgar

Daniel Nixon

Marcus Hopper

Jack Bowers

Caleb Dixon

Kevin Woolums

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Summer Camp 2012

Darryl Jennifer Watson Berreth

Julie McAmis

Brittany Tolmich

Tara Nixon

Brynn Bowers

I want to take this opportunity to thank those HM Dates to Remember: of you who gave your time, money and prayers “I am ready August 14th . . . “Water-Wars” Event to support our high school summer camp in July! Come ready to get wet! (usual time 6-8) and eager We had a phenomenal week! Further details TBD After finishing our series (Song Of Songs) We to see August 26th . . . Harvest Crusade had a tremendous response via text messages what God All high-schoolers are invited to a tailgate party at and discussions about the issues and excitement Angels Stadium prior to a Christian Concert and around God’s gift of intimacy and love. We are has in speaker. Meet at CCC at 12pm with $10 to help with currently in a series called: Simplify Your Life – store for the costs for food and gas. where we look at what it means to follow Jesus and find peace, calling, and identity. August!” “Connect” Dates for August: This has been a great summer for connection th August 12 & 26th “Connect” our Sunday morning HM and commitments. I am ready and eager to see what God discussion group will be held during second service (10:15) has in store for August! As always, for questions, comments, support and concerns . . . please email me (Kevin Woolums) at Kevin@cccbp.org

Children’s Ministry New Family Ministry!

A Family Ministry Team is forming now. Please let Cindy know if you would be interested in learning more about this new ministry. We will be exploring how CCC can better equip, resource, and partner with parents as they raise their kids to know and love God. We will meet in August; the time and place to be determined.

Cindy Offringa

Summer Wednesdays @ CCC

Summer Club

(6:30pm)

Hero Training Camp continues on August 8. We’re learning how to be heroes in our own families. Our last night of Summer Camp is August 15 – Water Night. Wear your bathing suits under your clothes and bring a towel.

No Summer Club when kids are at Alpine Camp—August 1. Kidz Klub will resume again on Wednesday, September 12.

Summer Sundays @ CCC Hero Training Camp

Come join us for Hero Training Camp each Sunday in the Light Blue Room at 10:15. Kids (4 years to 4th grade) are studying the life of David and learning how to be a hero in our own families in four ways: Do what’s right, deal with wrongs, be honest, and care about others.

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Worship Ministry

Tyler Thompson

Worship ≠ Music I often think that we need a better understanding of what is meant by the word “worship.” In many churches, we often assume incorrectly that “worship” equals “music.” So, we use phrases like, “We are going to begin our worship” and “We will end our time of worship,” as though we can flip worship on and off like a light switch. The truth is that this view of worship is in direct conflict with what the Bible presents as true worship. Worship is first, and foremost, a way of life. The Bible says that God intends us to live a life of worship, and not just limit our worship to specific times on Sunday morning. Romans 12:1 says, “Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” Here, we are told that our spiritual act of worship is to offer out bodies as living sacrifices to God. There is no mention of the piano or the guitar, no discussion of musical style or music at all. We find only the direction to ourselves as the sacrifice to God. This “Worship offer concept had its origins way back in Isaiah 1, which says: is first, Chapter 13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your and incense is detestable to me. New Moons, and convocations—I cannot bear foremost, Sabbaths your evil assemblies. a way of 14 Your New Moon festivals and your appointed feasts my soul hates. They have life.” become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; 16 wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, 17 learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. 18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. In other words, God is saying that He doesn’t want us to come to Him on certain times and days and play church! Our

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rituals are useless before the Righteous and Holy God. Instead, he leads us to the work of His Son. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” The fact that Jesus Christ has once and for all provided atonement for all of our sins demands our worship through the sacrifice of our very lives! And when we gather together, as they did in the early church, let us take the admonition of Colossians 3:16, which says: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Upcoming Music Opportunities: August 11th @ 4:00pm—Community Outreach . . . This is a community outreach opportunity for CCC's band. We will be opening for a well-known Christian Punk Rock group at a City Event. Very fun!!! Details in next Sunday’s bulletin & website.

August 12th @ 6:00pm—“Night of Praise” . . . A church potluck with Crave Life Church will happen at 6:00 with “Night of Praise!” beginning at 7:00pm. Great time to invite your friends!

7:00pm LOGO Mtng.

7:00pm Board Mtng.

7:00pm LOGO: Local & Global Outreach Mtng. A-1

7:00pm Board Mtng.

6:00pm NONE: “A.L.I.E.N. Forces” JH Youth Group

High School Youth Group

6:00pm “HM”

Junior High Youth Group

College Age Group

7:30pm Praise Band Pract.

College Age Group

7:00pm CCC.College

7:30pm Praise Band Pract.

College Age Group

1:00pm Sociable Seniors 7:00pm CCC.College

College Age Group

7:30pm Praise Band Pract.

7:00pm CCC.College

7:30pm Praise Band Pract. Lead: Roger Nixon

College Age Group

7:00pm CCC.College

Alpine Camp 4th-6th Grade Week of Hope 7th-9th Grade

Thursday

W. Garden Room w/Pastor Doug

7:30pm Praise Band Pract.

6:30pm NONE:“C.L.U.B. Basic” 6:30pm Women’s Ministry 5th-6th Grade Youth Board Meeting A-1 7:00pm CCC.College 7:00pm Lifetree Café

W. Garden Room w/Pastor Doug

7:00pm Lifetree Café

6:00pm “A.L.I.E.N. Forces”

5th-6th Grade Youth

High School Youth Group

6:30pm “C.L.U.B. Basic”

12:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm “HM”

W. Garden Room w/Pastor Doug

6:30pm Water Night “C.L.U.B. Basic” -AND”Summer Club” 7:00pm Lifetree Café

7:00pm Bike Ministry Mtng

6:00pm Water Night HM -AND- A.L.I.E.N. Forces

W. Garden Room w/Pastor Doug

6:45pm Parenting Class “Parent Talk” 7:00pm Lifetree Café

Pre-school thru 4th grade

6:30pm ”Summer Club”

5th-6th Grade Youth Group

6:30pm “C.L.U.B. Basic”

7:00pm Care Team Ministry Meeting

Junior High Youth Group

6:00pm “A.L.I.E.N. Forces”

High School Youth Group

12:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm “HM”

W. Garden Room w/Pastor Doug

7:00pm Lifetree Café

6:00pm “HM”

4th-6th Grade Week of Hope 7th-9th Grade High School Youth Group

Alpine Camp 4th-6th Grade Week of Hope 7th-9th Grade

Local & Global Outreach 9:00am Lifetree Cafe 9:00am CMF 10:00am JH “Wide Awake” 10:00am PT “Dive-In” 10:15am Celebration Serv. 10:15am HS “Connect” 4:00pm HM: Harvest Crusade 6:00pm (CLC) Crave Life

26 8:00am Simple Service

9:00am Lifetree Cafe 9:00am CMF 10:00am JH “Wide Awake” 10:00am PT “Dive-In” 10:15am Celebration Serv. 6:00pm (CLC) Crave Life

19 8:00am Simple Service

9:00am Lifetree Cafe 9:00am CMF 10:00am JH “Wide Awake” 10:00am PT “Dive-In” 10:15am Celebration Serv. 10:15am HS “Connect” 6:00pm “Night of Praise”

12 8:00am Simple Service

9:00am Lifetree Cafe 9:00am CMF—no mtng 10:00am JH “Wide Awake” 10:00am PT “Dive-In” 10:15am Celebration Serv. 6:00pm (CLC) Crave Life

5 Communion Sunday 8:00am Simple Service

9:00am Lifetree Cafe 9:00am CMF 10:00am JH “Wide Awake” 10:00am PT “Dive-In” 10:15am Celebration Serv. 10:15am HS “Connect” 3:00pm Crave Life “Summer Splash Bash” 6:00pm (CLC) Crave Life

Wednesday

Alpine Camp 4th-6th Grade Week of Hope 7th-9th Grade

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Sunday

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Alpine Camp 4th-6th Grade Week of Hope 7th-9th Grade

Friday

August 11 (Sat) 9:00am—Breakfast & “Grocery Smart Coupon Class” August 11 (Sat) 10:45am—Heart & Hands Blanket Ministry August 12 (Sun) 6:00pm—Potluck & “Night of Praise!” August 14 (Tues) 7:00pm—Bike Ministry Work Mtng. August 16 (Thurs) 1:00pm—Sociable Seniors August 26 (Sun) 4:00pm—HM: Harvest Crusade 1

10:45am Heart & Hands Blanket Ministry (Knitting/Crocheting)

Class”

9:00am “Grocery Smart Coupon

Saturday

See www.cccbp.org for changes and more information on specific events.

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Birthday Blessings You entered this world with your parents love, You took your first steps with strength from above, As each year that's past, as you get older too, His love is still here and waiting for you. He never will leave and will always abide, Will give you His strength, and even take pride, In the things that you do to honor His name, Far be it from me to not do the same. Cause each breath that we take, Each blink of an eye, Is full of great hope to hold our head high, While trusting in Him for all that He'll do, Cause the words that He spoke, Are nothing but true. So with confidence in Him, Go forth through this year, He has promised His strength, And claimed nothing to fear. Yet please don't forget on your special day, All the thoughts and prayers, directed your way, And just one thing more before this ends, Happy Birthday to you, our dear, special friends!

Teresa Nixon

Monthly Thought:

There’s nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. —Winston Churchill

8/2 Grahame Emerson Jim Abbott 8/3 Cyle Stolk 8/4 Ramsey Reece 8/5 Karen Godfrey 8/6 Jeri Hoag 8/7 Allen De Vries 8/8 Steve Leonelli 8/11 Peter Debruyn 8/12 Jimmy Pinedo Luke Anderson 8/13 Charles Furr 8/13 Dominic Cianciola 8/13 Dominic Moy Godwin Moy

8/16 Pete Schouwenburg Ruby Burroughs 8/17 Adam Smalley Erick Llamas Henry Quan 8/18 Valerie Bothof 8/22 Bob Luken Faith Rogers Phyllis Lundgren 8/23 Ted Mollenkramer 8/24 Mike Pagan 8/25 Michael Stone 8/26 Dianne Rawson 8/28 Sandy Williams 8/29 Colette Hernandez 8/31 Chris Salts

If you have an August birthday, but it’s not listed, please call the church office so we can update our records.