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Secret Church, Friday, April 18th, 7PM-1AM at Christ Community Church
Secret Church is a focused, intense 6 hour Bible study on a specific topic with the ultimate purpose of equipping members to be able to teach others. This year will focus on “The Cross and Everyday Life”. Registration is $7 and includes the book. Learn more and register on the patio starting this Sunday or register online now!
Our women’s ministry is excited to announce that both Tuesday AM/PM women’s groups will be studying Nehemiah this Spring. Two different studies are being offered. You can preview the morning group’s book on amazon, and read more on Nehemiah from Kathleen Nielson, director of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and author of the book. The evening study will use Nehemiah: Experiencing the Good Hand of God by John MacArthur, which takes readers on a journey through biblical text to discover what lies beneath the surface.
Women’s Spring Bible Study Details:
- Tuesday Morning study meets at the church from 9AM – 11AM, April 1st – June 3rd. Free childcare is available with advanced notice. Contact Sharon Stankunas (sstankunas @ gmail.com) or Paige French (pbemfrench @ gmail.com).
- Tuesday Evening study meets every other week, 6:30-8:30PM. Please purchase book online or at a retail store. Sorry no childcare provided. For details and directions please email Laura Smoot (lauracsmoot @ gmail.com).
The Gospel Coalition 2014 Women’s Conference plenary talks will also take us right through the book of Nehemiah. We’re hoping those who attend will want to study further—and worship with us at this incredible conference in June. More information on the upcoming studies and the conference can be found on our website: http://www.cccgainesville.
For those interested in Jon Tyson’s video from tonight’s Foundations class, it is available on vimeo:
http://vimeo.com/m/84030182
Over the next two months, we have two unique opportunities to grow in our involvement in the local church, in our connections with each other, and in our understanding of God’s word. “Foundations” and our “Next Step Class” will be offered for 6-consecutive weeks, beginning Sunday, January 26 at 6pm* in the sanctuary.
(*Next Step meets at 5:30pm on January 26, then at 6pm for the remainder.)
- Foundations – Register Online Here
Once per year, we offer an education series on Sunday night where participants are invited to dig deeply into God’s word and study a topic together. Last year, we studied the Westminster Confession of Faith (audio recordings here.). This year, Pastor Rob Pendley will look at the topic of Renewal. What does it look like? How do we participate with God in it? What is the goal of renewal? and more. Will include emphasis on role of prayer and the Scriptures in spiritual wakefulness. - Next Step Class – Register Online Here
Our 6-week Next Step class coincides in part with the Foundations series. The Next Step class is offered periodically to anyone interested in learning more about the church. The class encourages church membership, and it is a prerequisite to joining CCC. For more information, or for help with registration, please contact the church office. (352) 379-4949 or info@christcommunitychurch.com.
Please note: Completing this form will also register you for the Foundations Series: Renewal.
*Plan to meet for Next Step Class overview at 5:30 on January 26, and then join in the Foundations class at 6 pm.*
A group from CCC is planning to attend the Gospel Coalition’s 2014 National Women’s Conference in Orlando June 27-29. More about the conference here. If you’ve been considering making the trip, the early bird discount (save $50) ends tonight (1/9/14 at 1:00am.) If you enter the code “payitforward” at checkout, you’ll also save an additional $25. Register online here.
Questions about the group’s plans? Please email Sharon Stankunas.
From our Women’s Ministry leaders:
One of our goals as women’s leaders of CCC is to provide opportunities for the Gospel to saturate your life. Through “seeking, sharing, and showing” grace, we hope to create environments for you know Jesus more intimately and pursue His purposes in your life. Please check out our Bible studies, social events, service projects, quarterly dinners, retreats and conferences in 2014. One awesome way for this to happen is the Gospel Coalition’s 2014 National Women’s conference in Orlando, June 27-29. The really unique and cool thing about this “women’s” conference, is that it is not all about women!!! It’s about the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a time to learn more of what the Scripture says to us—and to say it to each other. A time to hear from incredible teachers. A time to dig deeper into the character of God and his purposes for his people. A time to gather together and share encouragement as sisters, daughters, wives, mothers, and friends. We had such a dear time together in 2012. Here is a bit more:
“A conference for women, all about the Word! Plenary speakers will unfold the book of Nehemiah—the story of God’s people returned to a broken-down city and called to trust God’s Word at a point of great need. It’s about God redeeming a people for himself through his Son. This is our story. We’ll focus on listening to this Word…living in light of it…helping others hear it…worshiping according to it…waiting on the Spirit who inspired it…exalting Jesus at the center of it.”
