All Youth – Tonight! – Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30-10:00PM – John Reuben Concert – $5 John Reuben is playing at Grace University tonight, and all youth are invited! This will take the place of Middle School Youth Group. We will meet at the church at 6:30PM and return by 10PM AT THE VERY LATEST. The concert is scheduled to [Continue Reading...]]]> September Calendar Now Available
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All Youth – Tonight! – Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30-10:00PM – John Reuben Concert – $5
John Reuben is playing at Grace University tonight, and all youth are invited! This will take the place of Middle School Youth Group. We will meet at the church at 6:30PM and return by 10PM AT THE VERY LATEST. The concert is scheduled to run until 9:30, but there is a good chance that the music will end before then. If so, we will return to the church even earlier. (We know that it’s a school night…but hey, it’s John Reuben for 5 bucks!)

High School – No Youth Group this Sunday
Because Mike will be gone at Lifelight Festival (along with many of you), youth group will not meet this Sunday.

Middle School – Wednesday, September 8th, 6:30-8:00PM – Gross Night
Since many people were out of town last month, we rescheduled Gross Night for September 8th. Make sure you wear grubby clothes, because we’re going to get messy!

All Youth – Sunday, September 12th, 4:30-8:30PM – Lake Party
It’s time for our annual all-ages lake party! Join us for an evening of swimming, volleyball, and plenty of FREE food. All you need to bring is a modest bathing suit and all of your friends. Click here to download a flyer you can print off and share with your friends.

High School – Friday, September 17th – Overtime
On September 17th, we’re having our first Overtime! It’s a post-game pizza party offering free food and fun to students looking for a place to hang out after the North vs South football game at Buell Stadium. Look for more details next week – this is an outreach event, so students, we’re going to need your help!

An Open House/Book Fair was held on Thursday, August 26, for all preschool and toddler parents to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. We hope you have had a chance to visit [Continue Reading...]]]> Fall has arrived at Kids 4 Jesus with children returning and new classes being formed. We will welcome all new and current families to our new program year. We still have some openings and would love referrals. Contact us at 895-2193.

An Open House/Book Fair was held on Thursday, August 26, for all preschool and toddler parents to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. We hope you have had a chance to visit the fishbowl, Room 1 and 2 to see our completed murals. Thanks to staff member Sandra Nimmo who drew and painted and church member Lori E. who assisted in the painting for the fantastic murals.

Our garden has been bountiful this summer and we have enjoyed sharing our vegetables with all. They have been eaten at meals by our children and sent home with families. As the days pass, the children are watching the pumpkins each day and anticipating really big ones by October.

During Bible Time, the preschoolers are acting out their favorite bible stories before we begin the new program year. We are having lots of fun with the dramatic play. Toddlers are doing crafts in connection with their bible stories…we put lots of animals in our arks.

As the fall days unfold, we look forward to meeting the new families and see the children grow emotionally, academically and spiritually each day.

Blessings,
Sandi Stuckey

Thanks for re-roofing the annex, guys! And of course, thank you to everyone who supplied drink and food to the men! Job well done.

The 7th annual trap shoot was held August 28, 2010 at the farm of John W. in Blair:

The men of CCC met at Superfoods for breakfast before heading out to [Continue Reading...]]]> On Saturday, August 7th, this is how our men spent their time:

Thanks for re-roofing the annex, guys! And of course, thank you to everyone who supplied drink and food to the men! Job well done.

The 7th annual trap shoot was held August 28, 2010 at the farm of John W. in Blair:

The men of CCC met at Superfoods for breakfast before heading out to the farm. Approximately 18 men and youth attended and all had a great time. Matt M., John W., and others spent time with the younger guys regarding safety. Time well spent!

Our committee is in need of more members! If you have a passion for helping visitors, new members, communication, small groups, or other congregational care [Continue Reading...]]]> Small groups are starting. A HUGE thank you to each of the leaders! We are lucky to have people willing to step up, open their homes, investigate a topic, organize a group and lead a study. If you are not in a group and would like to join, please contact the church office.

Our committee is in need of more members! If you have a passion for helping visitors, new members, communication, small groups, or other congregational care things, please let us know. Thank you!

If you did not take a Directory of Ministries brochure home with you on Sunday, August 29th, there are more on the wall of information. It contains a wealth of information about the ministries within Community Covenant Church and who the contact is.

Even though we still have a good month of summer left, our fall program is in full swing! This semester, we are taking a closer look at 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as “The Love Chapter.” We will be studying God’s definition of love as expressed in scripture, and we will discuss what it means to love God, ourselves, and others.

In addition to Bible [Continue Reading...]]]> Mike Harvat, Worship and Student Ministries Director

Even though we still have a good month of summer left, our fall program is in full swing! This semester, we are taking a closer look at 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as “The Love Chapter.” We will be studying God’s definition of love as expressed in scripture, and we will discuss what it means to love God, ourselves, and others.

In addition to Bible Study, we are offering a number of events for fun and outreach. One such event is Overtime, a post-game pizza party offering free food and fun to students looking for a place to hang out after selected football games at Buell Stadium. Our first Overtime will take place on September 17th, so mark your calendars – you’re going to be hearing a lot more about this soon!

And since I don’t do it often enough, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supports this ministry! Thank you so much for volunteering to help with youth events, supporting our fundraisers, donating food for get-togethers, opening your homes, and most importantly, praying for our students. We desire to see every young person enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and at Community Covenant Church, it starts with our kids.

Fall Sunday School Teachers and students were be introduced to one another at Sunday School this Sunday. There’s always room for more, so children and friends are welcome! Classes begin September 12th.

Covenant Missionary Prayer Calendar The 2010-2011 calendar is now available at the table in narthex. Please feel free to take one, praying for those missionaries listed by month/date.

Living [Continue Reading...]]]> Rally Day
Thanks to everyone who made Rally Day a success!

Fall Sunday School
Teachers and students were be introduced to one another at Sunday School this Sunday. There’s always room for more, so children and friends are welcome! Classes begin September 12th.

Covenant Missionary Prayer Calendar
The 2010-2011 calendar is now available at the table in narthex. Please feel free to take one, praying for those missionaries listed by month/date.

Living Proof Live
A Beth Moore simulcast being held at First Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 18th. Registrations forms are on table in the narthex. This is a great opportunity for learning and blessing for the women of our community with inspired teaching from God’s word.

Mike’s Band to Play with Remedy Drive
Flight Metaphor will be opening for Remedy Drive on September 20th at The Rock in Papillion. Remedy Drive is a nationally known Christian band whose music is played on KLOVE and KGBI. This is the perfect opportunity for our church to show their support by coming out to this family-friendly event! Tickets are $10 in advance ($9 for groups of 10+), and $12 the day of the show. Tickets are available at Parables or online: http://www.itickets.com/events/248504.html

Thank You!
Thanks to all the women who came Wednesday evening for the card making! You are an incredible group of talented gals! We all had a great time and at the end of the evening, we had made 53 cards! A special thank you to Nancy P for her help in putting this together. Gals of CCC, aka M&M’s, what next?! Thank you again! -Yvonne

Next week: Affirmation #1: The Centrality of the Word of God

August 8 - The Words We Long to Hear In the midst of a world that seeks to mold us in its image, God, who creates and loves us, reminds us of our true identity as his own children. Download Mp3

August 15 - Redefined Jesus sees our true identity. Download Mp3

There will be lots of great food (burgers, ribs, nachos, cotton candy and much more) and activities for all ages. Activities include:

Adult Volunteers Needed I’m looking for some adult help at two of our upcoming youth events: This Saturday’s Dudenight, and the Middle School Lock-In on [Continue Reading...]]]> Hello everyone,
Here’s your weekly youth update. We have a lot of events coming up, so be sure to download the youth calendar and check your messages often. And as for all you Millard students – I hope you have a great first day of school!
- Mike

Adult Volunteers Needed
I’m looking for some adult help at two of our upcoming youth events: This Saturday’s Dudenight, and the Middle School Lock-In on August 20th. If you are interested in helping out at either event, please contact me. Thanks!

Middle School – No Youth Group Tonight
I’m at Covenant Cedars’ Last Chance Camp this week, so Middle School Youth Group will not meet. We’ll pick things back up on Wednesday the 18th.

All Dudes – This Saturday, August 14th, 5PM-Midnight – Dudenight – $5
For this month’s Dudenight, we’re going to Marilyn R’s lake house. There will be swimming early in the evening, and when it gets dark we’ll head inside for movies, games, and plenty of food. For complete details, download the flyer or check out the event on Facebook.

High School – This Sunday, August 15th, 5-8PM – Dinner and a Movie
High School Youth Group resumes with its regular schedule this Sunday. Come catch up with your friends, grab some grub, and enjoy the movie. Dinner is free!

Middle School – Friday, August 20th – Lock-In – $5
All middle school students are invited to our back-to-school lock-in! For complete details, download the flyer or check out the event on Facebook. Be sure to invite your friends!

All Girls – Saturday, August 28th, 7-11PM – Chick Night – $5
All middle school and high school girls are invited to Brooke’s house on Saturday, August 28 from 7-11PM. We will be having pizza for dinner so please bring $5 each! Please bring a snack to share with the group as well. It can be brownies, cookies, cake, puppy chow, chips, candy, fruit, crackers, popcorn… you name it! For complete details, check out the event on Facebook.

July 2010 July 4 - Mike Harvat – The Long Haul - Click to download

June 2010 June 20 - Pastor John Madvig – Across the Sea - Click to download