November, 2006

In this issue...

 

Pastor Shawn Robinson

 

God In The Hood

 

by Pastor Shawn Robinson

It’s a lazy Saturday and you’ve just decided to sit down in your most comfortable chair and watch the game. Unfortunately, just as you “hunker down” with your chips, drink of choice and most comfortable “sit around home” clothes, there’s a knock at the door.  You grumble as you go to answer the call, wondering who this most unwelcome intruder might be. . . More...

Young Marrieds Ministries

 

by Adam & Raimee Gould

The first years of any marriage are absolutely foundational to the future success and growth of that relationship. The many surprises, challenges and realizations are enough to make any couple ask: is it just us?  More...

 

Worship Arts

 

 

This Christmas season we have some exciting happenings in Worship Ministries. Bob and I are especially excited about the role that our Creative Team has been taking as we have been collaborating for our current message series Just Walk Across the Room.   More...

Care Ministries, by Chuck Bidondo

Capital Campaign Update

By Shawn Robinson

So what’s up with the property? Why do we keep waiting for the results? Like me, you are probably getting anxious to see our church get started with taking the next steps in this great adventure that will affect the future of our church for years to come.   More...

Christmas In My Neighborhood

By Scott Downing

How foreign must it have been for Jesus to leave the regal neighborhood of heaven and find himself in the straw of a feeding trough, in a town at the height of census?  From there, to be taken to Egypt and nurse in the sands of a foreign people.   More...

 

A Letter From The Wright Family

By John Wright

Dear CCC Family,

Some of you still have may not have heard but Stacy, the kids and I are moving to Colorado.  For all of us this is bitter-sweet, leaving a home and an extended family is going to be hard, but we are all looking forward to what God has planned.  More...

 

 

Women's Ministries

 

 

Women's Retreat Set.  More...

 

 

Care Ministries

 

Angel Tree

What is Angel Tree?  This unique ministry gives us an opportunity to share Christ’s love by helping to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.  Participating in the Angel Tree program is a powerful way for our church community to lovingly answer the biblical call to minister to “the least of these”.  More...

 

Children's Ministries, by John Wright and Lois WullenweberFrom Your Pastor regarding
Ted Haggard

by Pastor Shawn Robinson

Dear Church Family--no doubt many of you have heard of the dismissal of Ted Haggard, pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Unfortunately you probably haven't heard the entire story, but merely the media's judgmental interpretation of the situation.   More...

Care Ministries, by Chuck Bidondo

Community Ministries

by Brenda Ameli

Circles… Have you ever had the experience of someone observing something about you that maybe seems like a little thing but ends up giving you an entirely new perspective?  More...

 

Dance Ministries, by Brenda Ameli

Dance Ministries

by Brenda Ameli

 

 

As I sit to write this, I’m aware of my need to get up and move around in order to help my ideas flow and to clarify my thoughts. The mystery of how the body and mind work together is fascinating; add to that the nearly incomprehensible reality of our body as the dwelling place for God’s Holy Spirit and words fail me.  More...

High School Ministries, by Pastor Rick Nylund

Five17 High School Ministries

by Pastor Rick Nylund

This Fall we have moved our Five17 small groups into various homes and it has really added a warmth and depth to our small group experience. I really want to encourage every high school student in the CCC family to join a Five17 small group! More...

 

Jr. High Ministries, by Kristy Johnston

Jr. High Ministry ClubC3

 

By Tobey Nichols

WOW! This fall was a truly amazing experience. Getting to know the junior high kids that attend Club C3 Thursday and Sunday meetings has brought me so much joy. Serving in this capacity has helped me grow so much closer with my savior. I have been coming closer and meeting more intimately with Christ everyday. I found this fall to be a blessing, serving these kids and helping introduce them to the amazing individual that Jesus is. I have learned so much from talking and spending time with the kids. I have been truly blessed with this opportunity to serve and have been enjoying every moment.   More...

 

Missions Support

 

He conquered alcohol abuse, dealt with the pain of the past and found new freedom in ChristMore...

 

Men's Ministries

 

 

By Shahram Ameli

When I first began leading the CCC Men’s Ministry, I saw a need for greater connection among the men of our church, and a need for them to have a place to come together.  More...

 

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

 

Clayton Christmas Tree Lighting

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 5:30 PM  

Downtown Clayton on December 2nd starting at 5:30 at the Museum. We want to be a part of our community so bring your family to see the Mt. Diablo Children’s choir and watch as we light the town tree. CCC will be offering warm cider and donut holes to all in our Community room.

ANNUAL ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS BANQUET

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 5PM AND 7PM 

You are cordially invited to join your church family at our Annual All Church Christmas Banquet.  It will be held at the Centre Concord on Sunday, December 10th.  There will be two seatings for dinner.  The 5PM banquet will be more kid friendly and the 7PM banquet will be geared for more adult attendees.  Our delicious dinner will once again be provided by Englund's Catering.  So mark your calendar now and plan to share an evening of fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and what his coming has meant to our lives.

 

If you would like to serve your church family by participating in the planning and preparation for the event, please contact Mike Fossan at 672-1646 or Wendy Moore at 682-3255.

Caring for Others This Christmas

There are several ways our church family can help those in our community. We will be collecting boxed stuffing mix for CityTeam for the Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes they give to those in need in Oakland.


We also need to restock our food pantry to help those who need assistance with groceries during this season. We need donations of hamburger, chicken, butter, cereal, pasta, rice, soups, etc. Please bring these contributions to the Welcome Center on Sundays or to the church office.

Christmas Eve

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 10 AM, 5 PM, & 7 PM

We will have one 10 am Gathering in the morning and our traditional
candlelight services at 5 & 7pm.

December 31-We will meet at our regular Gathering times of 9 & 10:45am.

 

November 2006

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