Fresh Offerings

When sharing your faith, it is sometimes humbling to honestly tell others how much God has done for you. When you are transparent, however, your personal witness is a powerful tool to open people's hearts. Consider the power of the personal testimonies at this link: http://www.rhchurch.org/pages/cardboard-testimonies/

We really have a lot of good things going on this January to keep your heart warm and your mind active. I believe that the winter is the very best time to focus on your faith and make important adjustments in habits and attitudes, moving forward in the most important things in life. "For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:8-9

In addition to all of our regular activities, here a few fresh offerings:
1. CALLING ALL MEN: Driven by Eternity
Saturday mornings at 9:00 am with Pastor Renard Barto.

Driven by Eternity offers a compelling look at what it means to truly live a life that counts. Many people today are building their lives on cultural thinking, emotional feelings, tradition and assumptions of who God is rather than basing their beliefs on the permanent truth of God’s Word. In this video series, John Bevere argues that these people have been deceived and will one day face God for His laws that they have overlooked, ignored or chosen to disobey. Driven by Eternity tackles the notion that it really doesn’t matter how you live or what you do once you’ve become a Christian. Bevere reminds readers that once you make a decision to follow Jesus, everything matters - even more.

2. Fire in the Winter
LEARN TO BURN at this mid-week service series with Pastor Bob Engelhardt. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

Fire warms the cold heart! Fire burns away the impurities! Fire lights the way! Fire bakes the fresh bread! Fire ignites the soul with passion! "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11

3. CMCC School of Ministry
Achieving Transformation through Education
Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with instructors Dean Malaxos and Ross Gill providing two classes of college level learning: God’s Design for the New Testament Church and The Making of a Godly Leader.


4. A.L.I.V.E. - Abundant Life Intersects Vital Empowerment
Saturday mornings, 9:00-10:30am. A fun Bible study series & breakfast club led by Sharon Engelhardt for girls ages 11—16. Define yourself—find your voice—fulfill God’s purposes for you!


5. Special Guest Ministry
Pastor Jim Jorgensen. One of our favorites! January 25, Sunday Service, 10:00 am

6. W.O.W. - 2009 is Mine!

Women of the Word - 2009 Kickoff Meeting Sunday evening, January 25, 6:00 pm, The Chapel - Ladies, this is YOUR year, for victory, strength, peace, purpose, Holy Spirit power. Come, be encouraged, be refreshed by the presence of God.

I hope everyone can make a number of these happenings. As you can see, at CMCC we work double-overtime to ensure a full plate of regular and special activities to keep the Christian heart well cared for. It is our honor to serve you, the King's children.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Bob Engelhardt
http://www.cmcconline.org/