THIS W EEK @ COMMUNITY

The INFORM is our bi-monthly email newsletter. Stay in the know about events and ministry

happenings. Mark the Connection Card in the attendance books with your name and email to

receive the INFORM.

Use the prayer cards in the black attendance books to let us know of your requests. Place

the card in the offering plate when it’s passed. You may also submit a request during the

week on our website at www.cccks.org/help or through our COMMUNITY app.

Has your contact information recently changed? Do you want to know how to access our

online directory? Or perhaps you’re new to COMMUNITY. Stop by the Visitor’s Center to

learn about CCC Connect and update your profile.

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTERS Congregational Care Ministers (CCM’s) are lay ministers who work alongside our pastors to

provide care for our church family. If you have a care need, please contact our CCMs at

ccm@cccks.org You may also sign up on the Connections Card in the black folder.

PRAYER

CCC CONNECT

Welcome to COMM UNITY

We’re so glad you chose to worship with us this weekend! If you are a first time guest,

please stop by the Visitor’s Center in the foyer for a welcome gift. If you’re in a hurry, you

can also fill out the Connection Card in the black book in your row and drop it in the offering.

No matter your age, there’s something for you to be a part of here at COMMUNITY. Thank

you for choosing to worship with us! Our prayer is that you hear from the Lord.

SUNDAY WORSHIP GATHERINGS

8:30 a.m. - Traditional 10:45 a.m. - Modern

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES —9:45 a.m.

CHILDREN ’S WORSHIP SERVICES

Check-in prior to service at the Children’s Welcome Desk

8:30 a.m.

Nursery: 0-3 years (rm 104) | Lil' kWorship: 3yrs-1st grade (rm 107)

10:45 a.m.

Nursery: 0-3 years (rm 104) | Lil’ kWorship: 3yrs-preK (rm 107)

kWorship: K-5th (The K)

TODAY, December 15

9:30 a.m. Combined Worship Service … Sanctuary

3:00—7:30 p.m. Journey to Bethlehem

MONDAY, December 16

TUESDAY, December 17

9:30 a.m. Women’s Study: Be Right (Romans)… Conference Room (142)

9:30 a.m. Women’s Study: The Lamb of God … Room 125

9:30 a.m. Women’s Study: Finding I Am … Room 126

6:30 p.m. The Loving Kind

7:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Gathering … Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, December 18

6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Study … Prayer Room (122)

8:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship … Santa Fe Café

6:15 p.m. COMMUNITY Youth - Middle School … FishTank

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Women’s Bible Study … Conference Room (142)

THURSDAY, December 19

9:00 a.m. Quilters Knit2gether … Choir Room (119)

FRIDAY, December 20

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast / Study … Panera

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study: How to be Happy According to Jesus …

Conference Room (142)

SATURDAY, December 21

7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Study at Olathe HyVee

SUNDAY, December 22

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service … Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Christian Formation / Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Modern Worship Service … Sanctuary

15700 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Phone: (913) 631-0215 Email: church.office@cccks.org

community_lenexa www.cccks.org /communitychurchlenexa

2019 Leadership Team

Mary Fugate │ Chair

Dave Harrold │ Vice-Chair

Courtney Gras │ Secretary

Don Bonnell │ Financial Secretary

Jim Nicely │ Treasurer

Lessie Diener │ Mutual Ministry

Dave Stanley │ Mutual Ministry

Mike Martinie │ Nominating Team

SERVICE ORDER FOR DECEMBER 15

Staf f

COMMUNITY min is t ry news COMMUNITY min is t ry news

Congregat ional Care Min is ters

Sara Abramovitz

Carol Berry

Frank Brown

Steve Dalke

Rosalyn Douglass

Shelle Ellis

Rob Harpst

Diane Klein

Kim Pegel

Mandy Poe

Suzie Turner

Wilma Wilcox

Today’s Worship Service

Prelude: Saxophone & Piano duet

Magan, Aaron & Nancie

Welcome

Advent Candle Lighting

Angels We Have Heard On High

Joy To The World

Offertory

O Come All Ye Faithful

Prayer

What A Beautiful Name

Message: Pastor David McCowan

Here Comes Heaven

O Come Let Us Adore

Benediction

Dec. 18, 6:15-8 p.m. is our Middle School Christmas

Party! Finger foods, desserts and fun! Students

are encouraged to bring friends and an epic white ele-

phant gift. The best ugly sweater gets a prize! Parents,

sign up to donate a food item here

Study Breaks: Dec. 17 & 19. Text me at 913-636-9230 by 5 p.m. on Tuesday or

Thursday saying you'd like a study break. Between 7-8 p.m., I'll bring you your

favorite coffee/drink.

Perspectives - Beginning Monday Jan. 13, we will be hosting the Perspectives Course in the Fishtank from 6-9 pm. Perspectives is a 15 week course designed around four vantage points or “perspectives” - Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. For more information, visit perspectives.org or contact Pastor Tom tom.g@cccks.org

Our Advent Preparation Prayer Walk at the Nelson Atkins is available for

download on our website under Prayer Ministry and also as a hard copy at the Info

Hub. This prayer walk is focused on preparing our hearts for the Advent

Season. Linger and reflect at each stop for as long as you need. Don’t rush!

Poinsettias are available for $10 each this year and will be used to beautify the

sanctuary for the Christmas Eve services. Please make your check out to

Community Covenant Church and note “poinsettia” in the memo, and place in the

offering plate. Orders are due by Dec. 22.

Sunday, December 22, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

On Tuesday at 7 p.m. we will have a special

worship service for anyone who is entering

into this Christmas season with a heavy

heart, whether you have lost a loved one or

are experiencing a season of hardship we

remember that sometimes the holidays are

not joyful. As a community we will come to-

gether in worship as we cling to the hope of

Christ that sustains us even in the difficult

seasons of life.

Connections Lunch - New to COMMUNITY? We'd love to get to know you. Join staff and ministry leaders for lunch, 12-1:15 p.m. on Jan. 5 in the Coffee Gallery. It'll be a chance to get to know each other better and for you to learn a little about the ministries here at COMMUNITY. RSVP to Lexi at alexia.l@cccks.org by Jan. 1.

We have an amazing night planned here at COMMUNITY on New Year's for

youth and adults alike. Check out the details below.

COMMUNITY Youth New Year's Eve Celebration: Students, gather up your

friends and celebrate the New Year all evening with us! Plan on joining us at the

church from 5 p.m., Dec. 31 - 1 a.m., Jan. 1. We'll have food, fun and friendly, but

fierce competition. Bring along a roll of quarters and $5 to cover pizza. During the

evening, you'll form a team of friends with whom you'll take on challenges, adding

money to your team's pot with each challenge won. Made New - Worship in the

New Year will begin at 11:15 p.m. We'll worship through music, a message and

Communion and then celebrate with a late night dessert buffet. Even if you don't

join us earlier in the evening, join us for worship

Made New - Worship in the New Year! God

is making all things new. Join us Dec. 31 at

11:15 p.m. in the Fishtank as we say good-

bye to 2019 and invite Jesus to create a new

work in our lives in 2020. Hosted by

COMMUNITY Youth. All are welcome!