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Update 5/6/2013: All of the officer nominees listed below were elected by a majority vote on Sunday, May 5th! They will installed during special worship services on May 19th.
In 2012, we nominated more men for the offices of elder and deacon than ever before in our church’s history! This Sunday, we have the opportunity to vote on those who have since completed their training and have discerned a call to their respective offices.
Each candidate requires a majority “yes” vote this Sunday in order to serve the church in this role. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with some of the men our members will find on their ballots this Sunday.
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Nate Henkel, Elder Candidate
Pictured with his wife, Melissa Henkel, and their children Caleb (4) and Jordan (2).
When did you join/start attending CCC?:
Summer of 2006 (The Oak Hall years)
What are you most passionate about?:
Being a great dad and husband. Helping people. Helping kids learn. God’s church.
Vocation:
Teacher
Interests:
Fishing, hunting, camping, music, theology, reading, traveling to new places, and writing.
Involvement at CCC:
“Been a part of 3 community groups, where I have lead the current one for the past 2 years, Worked the resource desk when church building first opened (1year), been to 4 men’s conferences where I have led table discussions for 2 of them (4 years), worked in the nursery with Melissa (4 years), helped out at VBS (5 years), church workdays (2 times), pastor’s reception (2 times), served communion (various times within the past year), participated in the Foundations Class held at our church for 3 months in 2013, elder training (since the fall of 2012).”
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Deacon Candidates:
Britt Daniel
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Dan Doran
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Andres Eran
Pictured with his wife, Monica Eran, and their son Sebastian Fernando (
3 1/2). He is passionate about my family and friends. Andres works as a salesman for Wood You Furniture in Gainesville. He enjoys good stories /books, movies, etc., and his involvement to date at CCC includes: worked for the nursery, taught Sunday school with Larry Eubanks for two semesters, current communion server.
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Tony Freese
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Adam Means
Spouse: Ashley Means
Children: Avery (11), Ally (10), Alan (7), Ace (5).
Began attending CCC in 2003. They moved away for 2 years 2008-2010 and have been back since 2010. The Means are most passionate about raising their family.
Vocation:
Works as a radiologist at Doctors Imaging Group/North Florida
Interests:
All sports, Fishing, Traveling with wife and family.
Involvement at CCC:
“I taught adult Sunday school many years ago. Ashley has been teaching the Pre K Sunday School for 2 years and I am the helper. I serve communion.”
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Stuart Menzies
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Joe Relyea
Pictured with his wife, Lauren, and their children, Collette (5) and Arthur (3).
When did you join/start attending CCC?
Summer 2009
What are you most passionate about?
Learning to be a better leader/servant in my home.
Vocation:
Senior Health Information Advisor, xG Health (Advise self-funded employer groups on how to reduce medical costs and improve clinical outcomes)
Interests:
Coaching T-Ball, playing basketball and soccer, gardening (interest, not ability to actually do so), Hiking/Camping
Involvement in CCC (how/where have you served the church, and for how long?):
Primarily involved in Muffins/Coffee for three years. Participated in church work days and other one off events. My family participates in a community group.
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Justin Richardson
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James Schrader
Pictured with his wife, Rachel. They started attending CCC in summer 2011.
What are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about my work at a Forest Grove Christian Academy. I feel God has called me to work with kids encouraging them in their studies and their Christian life. I am blessed to love going to work everyday.
Vocation:
Principal at Forest Grove Christian Academy
Interests:
I love walks with my wife, sports, Gator football, and jeeps.
Involvement in CCC (how/where have you served the church, and for how long?):
My wife and myself have taught Middle/High School Sunday School with Drew Donovan since Aug 2012. We have also help welcome and greet since Aug 2011.
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Ken Smoot
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Ronnie Thaler
Pictured with his late wife, Margaret, and their children. Ronnie is a local dentist, practicing for more than 50 years, who is passionate about his continued study of scripture. He is interested in sports and family, and he serves regularly with Gainesville Community Ministries.
On Friday, May 17, we will be hosting Derek Webb’s tour for the 10th anniversary of She Must and Shall Go Free, supported by Kenny Meeks. This ticketed event is open to the public and tickets are on sale now!
Doors: 7PM; Show: 8PM
Snag your tickets before the show and save $3 off the door price! ($12 advance, $15 at the door).
As guest-speaker Chipper Flaniken mentioned Sunday, Christ Community is providing two opportunities for you to learn more about the local church plant that we are supporting:
- Dessert on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00pm at the home of Chipper (lead church planter) and Kristen Flaniken.
- Lunch on Sunday, April 7 at 12:45pm at the Flaniken’s home.
Please RSVP: If you plan on coming, please email Kristen at k10flaniken@gmail.com or call her at 321-217-5400. Childcare will be provided at both meetings, but please tell them in advance if you are bringing children.
Address: 3008 NW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607.
The Flanikens are extending this invitation to the entire church, and they encourage you to attend these meetings regardless of what your interest may be in the plant. The meetings will involve a brief presentation followed by a time for Q&A.
We have extended the deadline for collected items to Sunday, March 17th. Items will be gathered and delivered the next day. Please consider bringing an item from the list below this Sunday or the following and dropping it in the bin in the foyer!
A. Quinn Jones Backpack Items:
*SCHOOL SUPPLIES
*BOOKS OF ANY READING LEVEL
*FOOD
PROTEIN: canned tuna, chicken or other meats ~ peanut butter ~ baked beans ~ canned beef stew, chili & other meat based fixings
FRUITS & VEGGIES:canned vegetables & fruits ~ 100% fruit juice in boxes & cans
DAIRY: canned, evaporated or powdered milk ~ shelf-stable regular & soy milk
OTHER:boxed pasta, rice & cereals ~ canned soups ~ macaroni & cheese ~ jelly
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS: soaps, shampoos, deodorant, feminine items, detergent, toothpaste, toothbrushes
TOILET PAPER
DIAPERS
During this year’s Holy Week (the week before Easter Sunday), we will have a service on Maundy Thursday and Secret Church on Good Friday. Secret Church is six hours of intensive Bible teaching and worship. Watch this brief trailer for this year’s Secret Church – Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World:
Registration for Secret Church will open next week, so we also wanted to share a couple of testimonies from our own people about their experience last year!
From Daniel Turner:
My experience with David Platt’s Secret Church is that it makes me more excited about the Bible, gives me a bigger view of God and a higher value for how he’s revealed himself to us, and sends me away wanting to know Him more. I’ve watched a number of David Platt’s Secret Church sessions and this has been the case each time, no matter the particular topic. Because of watching these teaching sessions, I have a more comprehensive understanding of how God is the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament and the God of today. I highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to participate in this experience on Good Friday, March 29, at Christ Community!
From Jonathan Berry:
The whole idea of Secret Church seems completely counter-cultural. In a time where technology allows people to fit sermons and studies perfectly into ever-busier days, having a six-hour Bible study on a Friday night calls us to set ourselves aside and intentionally, intensively seek God through His Word. When we gathered for Secret Church last year, we didn’t witness a big spectacle. We worshiped with several hymns, and then with Pastor David Platt’s guidance, we spent about 6 hours in Biblical study and prayer, seeking to understand more about Suffering. This year, we’ll be doing the same thing, but exploring Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World. There won’t be a large production, but there will be a community of people desperate to understand what God has revealed about His plans and desiring to follow Him better. There will be deep and powerful Biblical teaching, and there will be time to marvel at God’s glory and the plans he has to spread it across the Earth. And in case staying up until 1 A.M. seems impossible, there will be coffee. I hope you’ll be willing to set aside one night and come join us in seeing and savoring the wisdom and glory of God on March 29!
