Leeann Blundell will serve as chair of the Congregational Board for 2016-2017. Leeann has been a member of Country Club Christian Church since 1998. Leeann grew up in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination in the St. Louis area. She earned a master of business administration degree at the University of Missouri - St. Louis and a bachelor of science Read More...
The idea for this series came from an Elder and Deacon meeting where I asked for sermon suggestions and ideas. Jesus' simple and clear instruction to love your neighbor as yourself has the potential to lead our world toward peace, but it is not always easy to follow.
Paul ends his letter to the church in Corinth with a blessing: “The amazing grace of Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God and the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.” The first word on Paul’s list, grace, implies that God loves all people. To make sure we get it he adds a word about God’s extravagant love. Paul is painting with a broad brush here, so it is up to you and me to fill in the details.
Julie and I are looking forward to a couple of weeks off beginning next week. Vacation means extra time for reading! Here are some of the books I’ll be enjoying this summer. How to Survive a Shipwreck, by Johnathan Martin. This book is getting a lot of buzz among my clergy friends. Read More...
by Rev. Monica Lewis, Minister to Children, Students and Families During my second interview for the Minister of Children, Students and Families, I met with several groups of people—staff members, personnel committee members, board members, lay leaders. One of those meetings was with the personnel chair at the time, Lesley Holt. Lesley Read More...
On Sun., June 5, annual congregational meetings will be held after each worship service to vote on next year’s slate of officers, new board members, elders, deacons and trustees. Please be sure to attend worship that day so that you have an opportunity to vote! The Nominating Committee has presented the following Read More...
The Rev. Ronald Verhaeghe, Chaplain at St. Luke's South Hospital, will offer a brief reflection on loss at our next Faith and Grief Lunch Ministry, Tues., June 7, at Village Presbyterian Church. Our Faith and Grief Lunch Ministry offers a safe place for those who grieve to remember, listen, and pray together. Read More...
by Rev. Carla Aday, Executive Minister “The seventh day is like a palace in time with a kingdom for all” wrote the Jewish mystic Abraham Joshua Heschel. The Sabbath, the seventh day, was distinguished from all of the other days because on this day God created “tranquility, serenity, peace and repose.” Rather Read More...
On Saturday, May 14, high school students who will be participating in the June 2-8 Nicaragua Mission Trip held a benefit car wash in the Combs Chapel lot. The students raised over $700 to purchase recreational equipment to take as gifts to the children in Nicaragua.
By Rev. Chuck Pickrel, Director of Student Ministries As the new Director of Student Ministries, it is my job (among other things) to plan and execute spiritually meaningful programs as well as fun activities for 6th- 12th graders throughout the year. Ideally the work we do here will have a positive and Read More...
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We are collecting supplies for VBS! Please check out our “wishlist” by visiting the site below. http://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/cccckc/wish_list/
Bethany Waggoner, one of our Global Mission Interns, will speak about her work in Ecuador and Chile on Sun., June 12, 10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. The Anniversary Class is hosting Bethany’s visit. Everyone is welcome. A journalist by profession, Bethany recently returned to the U.S. from Chile where she produced Read More...
A man came to see the great German theologian, Martin Luther. The young adult was afraid that he might be committing a sin and end up being punished and sent to eternal fire for something he didn’t even realize he was doing wrong. He was overwhelmed with worry. Luther could hardly contain Read More...
[cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]These new members were welcomed into the congregation on May 15:[/cs_text][cs_block_grid type="two-up"][cs_block_grid_item title="Block Grid Item 2"] Sandy, Lannea, Bruce and Mariel Allen Hosts: Andy, Marcia, Jackson and Sam Berry[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title="Block Grid Item 1"] Read More...
