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September, 2005

In this issue...

The Heart of the Issue, by Pastor Shawn Robinson

The Heart of the Issue

by Pastor Shawn Robinson

Like me, you probably have watched the devastation in New Orleans this past week. What is even more disheartening has been the outbreak of violence that many have said is worse than the actual storm. More...

Be a Blessing, by Pastor Scott Downing

Be a Blessing

by Pastor Scott Downing

Shawn has called us to be a blessing. And it might be that our first thought is to look for a person or group that needs a blessing. Lord knows, these last weeks have brought forward many that need an abundance of blessing through our prayers and our wallets. More...

Greetings from Worship Arts, by Mariko Giverink

Greetings from Worship Arts

by Mariko Giverink

Summer has been fun and busy for the worship team, yet also filled with challenges and pain. We kicked off our summer with some great team events. Scheduling team times together helped us stay connected as we all tend to go our own separate ways and disconnect with one another during these busy months. More...

High School Ministries, by Pastor Rick Nylund

Five17 High School Ministries

by Pastor Rick Nylund

Hope everyone had a great summer. We in Five17 had a blast! From the pool to the beach to the redwood forest, from working hard for the City of Clayton to playing hard at Great America there was never a dull moment. And we have an exciting year ahead of us beginning with a Fall Schedule that seeks to bless our surrounding community. More...

Children's Ministries, by John Wright and Lois Wullenweber

How Children’s Ministry Was & Will Be A Blessing This Year

by John Wright and Lois Wullenweber

At this year’s Adventure Camp, Prayer Safari, we became a blessing to underprivileged students in the Bay Area through City Teams school supply drive. More...

Jr. High Ministries, by Kristy Johnston

Jr. High Ministry/ ClubC3

by Kristy Johnston

What an amazing summer we had this year!  We met every Tuesday at the church offices for our bible studies and we are looking forward to restarting on Wednesdays after school from 3:30-5pm. Our Great America Day and Capitola Day was so much fun and our Thursdays spent at Diamond Terrace doing nails for the elderly was a definite highlight! More...

Women's Ministries, by Jeanine Wakefield

Women's Ministries

by Jeanine Wakefield

If you have never been involved in a women’s bible study or small group, now is the time! Being in one of these groups is a great day to grow deeper in your relationship with God while connecting with other women. More...

Men's Ministries, by Shahram Ameli

Men's Ministries

by Shahram Ameli

We had a busy and a fun filled summer; here’s what we’ve been up to and what’s coming up: * The first Men’s Ministry golf tournament was held on July 23 @ the Boundary Oaks golf course in Walnut Creek. We had about 30 players show up, had a lot of fun and fellowship, and the best news is we raised $700 for the Missions Ministry. More...

Care Ministries, by Chuck Bidondo

Care Ministries

by Chuck Bidondo

This fall, please watch for us under the bright blue Life Development tent. We would be happy to discuss what we do and services we provide. Should you be interested in joining our team, we’d be happy to discuss that too. Our many ministries include: More...

Care Ministries, by Chuck Bidondo

Greeter Ministries

by Brenda Ameli

I remember I was puttering around in my kitchen one afternoon when I heard the jangle of keys and clattering of the front door being opened. Our middle son, Kian, came bursting in, plopped his backpack down, kicked off his flip-flops and stomped upstairs with a puzzled (and annoyed!) expression on his face. More...

Dance Ministries, by Brenda Ameli

Dance Ministries

by Brenda Ameli

The Dance Ministry at Clayton Community Church is in constant motion! As in dance, some movements are fun and joyful while others express deeper, more difficult feelings. This new season, the ministry sends off two of our beautiful, beloved dancers, Anna Gibbons and Amy Cleland to Cal Poly and Questa College. More...

Blessing In Action, by Kathy Herrera

Blessing In Action

by Kathy Herrera

I am so glad to have an opportunity to say "Hi" to you.  I have not seen many of you for several months.  It actually feels like much longer! After a year of doing chemotherapy, every two weeks, with only one five week break, I have become tired.  It is not that my faith has failed me or that I'm not still standing in it, in fact it is much deeper and stronger than it was before. More...

Another Blessing In Action, by Annette Fregosa

Another Blessing In Action

by Annette Fregosa

My name is Annette Fregosa. I'm 45, divorced, and have two boys, one 23 and one 16. I live with my youngest son, Bob Tindall, in Concord. I'm the CEO of my home and I'm on Social Security Disability due to my bad back. This has been and is a blessing in disguise, for I've been able to be home and do all I can with Bob to ensure him being a great Christian man. More...

Bringing Hope to Hurricane Victims, by Shawn Robinson

Bringing Hope to Hurricane Victims

by Shawn Robinson

For six traumatizing days, Shiprah Benlevi Downing and her husband Lloyd Coffey Jr. lived in New Orlean’s Superdome with little to care for their 4-month-old child. The power went out, water and toilets quit working, and violence erupted. “No one was safe,” Lloyd said. “It was every man for himself.” An airlift and a bus ride later, this young family is finding new hope in Texas, where they were greeted by World Vision volunteers. More...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

T.E.A.M. Night (Train, Encourage, Appreciate, Motivate)-Sept. 25 from 5-7pm in the MU room at DVMS. We want every volunteer at CCC there! Dinner is included. To RSVP phone 673-9060 or e-mail claytoncc@claytoncc.com.

Worldwide Communion Sunday-Oct. 2 at 10:30am in Todos Santos Plaza. We will gather at DVMS from 9-9:30am then drive together to downtown Concord for the Worldwide Communion service with 20 other churches! There will be a special pre-service 24 hours of Prayer from 6pm Friday (9/30) to 6pm

ALL-CHURCH FALL RETREAT-It’s not too late to sign up for our Fall Retreat at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental on Oct. 7-9. This is a time for everyone to come together and get to know our church family, make new friends, have fun, be refreshed and get closer to God in a beautiful outdoor setting. Good News! We have scholarships available! If cost is an issue, call Shawn and let him know what you can afford and we will work it out. Pick up a registration form at the table outside. *Note-There will be one 10am Gathering back home on Oct. 9 for those who can’t join us.



Giving Update

from Brad Carter


Giving Update Budget Actual Giving
Year to Date $188,959 $163,651
September $44,754 $38,357
Week of Sept. 11th $22,377 $22,252

Last week's giving was right on target for what is needed to support our current vision. A small gap still exists in our year-to-date numbers that we would like to close so we can meet our ministry goals this month.