PAGE 2 Religion that God the Father accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world's evil influence. James 1:12
Women’s Ministry Brooke Melhorn
I was blessed this summer by going to a Women’s Conference where they told us that women who have friends in church enjoy the church experience more and stay connected. One female friendship that stands out in the Bible is in Ruth 1:14-2:23. Ruth, daughter-in-law to Naomi, after the death of her and Naomi’s husband, decides to remain by her side and make Naomi’s people of Bethlehem her own and their God, her God. In the ancient days, a woman could not get by without a husband or the help of a family relative of that husband. Here are two brave women standing together, helping one another as Ruth gleans in the fields at harvest time. Well my dear ladies, it is “Harvest Time” at Christ Community Church. Make a new friend by joining in the fun of the Harvest Festival and join us in a church-wide campaign called “Thrive” by participating in the small group component called “Journey Group Fellowship”. As Boaz, future hus-
Men’s Fellowship The king will say…”I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me… Matthew 25:34-36, 40
John Offringa
Sunday Morning Men’s Fellowship 9:00am, Room A3
About Sunday morning’s Study: Being God’s Man By Claiming Your Freedom You’ve already been set free by Christ. When are you going to start experiencing that freedom? The apostle Paul, a man made new by the gospel of Jesus Christ, presents one of the clearest images of the godly man in action. He’s committed to a life of faith, focused on the Spirit instead of the flesh, set free to love others. No longer focused on himself, he demonstrates his faith by serving others. You can be that kind of man by claiming
band of Ruth, told Ruth as he witnessed her heart for her friend Naomi, “May the Lord reward your work.” Come out and be blessed by the giving of your time and talents. You will never know who you may meet!
Please Be Aware For an easy peak at what’s going on in Women’s Ministry, there is a calendar in the hallway near the church boxes of all events going on during the current month. Come visit our board and BE AWARE of all that’s happening in Women’s Ministry.
WM 2012/2013 Circle Study If you’re Interested in growing in faith with other women, developing friendships, and going through this year’s study on “Hope”, visit our church website for a listing of circle studies or call Brooke to help you find your “circle fit”. For information about WM, feel free to call or email Brooke, President of Women’s Ministry at: 714-610-1871 or brookemelhorn@sbcglobal.net your freedom in Christ. Being God’s man means being set free to exemplify Christ’s love. Being God’s Man by Claiming Your Freedom will stimulate personal reflection and honest dialogue with God and other men. The goal is that you will strive to be God’s man in every way – feeling His heart for others, and doing His will obediently and joyfully.
Thursday’s Study: Thursday Evening Men’s Fellowship 7:00pm, Room A1 Feel free to join us at any time.