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Weekly UpdateDecember 14, 2016

Current Message SeriesDecember 17/18

5:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall – Mike Murphy (Live)9:00 a.m. Sanctuary – Rick Glyman (Live)9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall – Mike Murphy (Live)10:45 a.m. Sanctuary – Rick Glyman (Live)10:45 a.m. Fellowship Hall – Mike Murphy (Live)6:00 p.m. Sanctuary – Pat Handley (Live)

Join us as we celebrate the nativity of Jesus and rediscover the real meaning of the spectacular season of Advent. In theweeks leading up to Christmas, we will learn the answers to the Questions of Christmas and how they connect to our personallives.

Is the miraculous really possible?

How can I be sure?

Why would God favor me?

What will this child (John the Baptist) grow up to be?

During our Advent series, we will light candles of hope, peace, joy, and love to honor our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Come experience a special weekend full of worship and fellowship, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! Visit cc-ob.org/Christmas for a full holiday service schedule.

Take Root

It Is Not Too Late to Make a Commitment

If you have not yet committed to the Take Root initiative, it is not too late! Commitments will be accepted on an ongoing basis.Cards are available at the front desk and can be mailed in, returned to the front desk, or put in the offering. You can also visitwww.takerootccob.org for more information or to make a commitment.

Get Engaged to Take Root Online

Are you wondering what Take Root is all about? Check out www.takerootccob.org to explore all of the exciting informationabout our Take Root initiative!

Wrap Up the Season with Year-End Gifts

Year-end gifts to Christ Church, to be claimed as charitable deductions in 2016, must be received by the BusinessOffice/Bookstore on or before Friday, December 30 at 5:00 p.m. Gifts placed in the church offering or brought to the churchoffice after this date will not qualify. Checks received by mail and postmarked on or before December 31, will qualify. If you areconsidering a stock gift, please contact Accounting Director, Robert Huxtable, at 630.321.3910 or rhuxtable@cc-ob.org.

Take Root in a Small GroupJanuary 11 – February 1 • Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

If you missed the opportunity to be a part of a small group during the Take Root series, now is your chance! Join our 4-weeksmall group, to explore what it means to Take Root for the sake of others, by reviewing the sermons and the study guide fromthe Take Root series.

Contact: Randi Lundgren / rlundgren@cc-ob.org / (630) 321-3922.

Generosity

Give Through PushPay

In addition to giving during the weekend offering, you can also give conveniently through your mobile device or online. TextCCOB to 77977 or visit www.cc-ob.org/giving and click the Give button to offer a gift through PushPay, which is safe andsecure.

Worship

Congratulate Mike Murphy on His RetirementThis Sunday, December 18 • In-between Services • Garden Plaza

Please join us in congratulating Mike and Anita Murphy, as they retire after 16 faithful years of ministry at Christ Church. Comecelebrate with them, in between worship services in the Garden Plaza, this Sunday, December 18. Mike will be preaching inContemporary worship for the last time on Saturday, December 17 and during both hours on Sunday, December 18. We hopeyou can join in the celebration and send them off with your prayers and well wishes.

Christmas Eve Eve Service*Friday, December 23 • 7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Receive a profound message from Rev. Tracey Bianchi with sounds of the season from our Contemporary worship band.*Childcare is available for children under 4.

The Night Before Christmas Services*Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve Contemporary Worship • 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

These worship services will feature children’s choirs, a message by Rev. Tracey Bianchi, and a presentation from ourContemporary worship band. *Childcare is available for children under 4.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship • 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Settle into the majesty of this night by candlelight with our magnificent choir and orchestra and receive an inspiringmessage from Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer, who will share the good news of Christmas. *Childcare is available for children under4, except at 11:00 p.m.

Christmas Day “One Church” ServiceSunday, December 25, 10:45 a.m. • Sanctuary

Celebrate the newborn King with a combined service in the Sanctuary for one hour only.There will be no services at 9:00am or 6:00pm on Christmas Day.

New Year’s Day ServicesSunday, January 1 • 10:45 a.m. • Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall

Ring in the new year with regular Classic and Contemporary services for one hour only. There will be no New Year’s Eveservice on Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m. and no services at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Grow

Support Spirit Village Online

If you were unable to attend Spirit Village but would like to make a donation, your financial gifts will be accepted throughDecember. A list of projects and donation gift-giving cards are available at the Serve desk in the Commons. You can also giveonline at www.cc-ob.org/spiritvillage.

Do Not Grieve the Loss of a Loved One AloneGriefShare • Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. • Oak Room

This 13-week program of encouraging group discussion and prayer is for people grieving the loss of someone close. Videosfeature interviews with leading authors, counselors, and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. A $15 fee is requiredfor the GriefShare workbook, available in the Christ Church bookstore or at group meetings.

Contact: Sherry Labate / slabate@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3936 Details and online registration: http://www.cc-ob.org/grief

Save the Date: Open House for Rev. Ken Lehmans’s 90th BirthdayJanuary 28 • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church in Naperville

The family and friends of our very own, Rev. Ken Lehman, will be celebrating his 90th birthday! Ken has faithfully served ChristChurch for 18 years in Pastoral Care and is beloved not only by our staff, but by everyone who has been cared for by thisamazing man of God. If you would like to forward a special memory, note, or picture for his scrapbook, please mail it to hisdaughter, Tricia Ullestad at 88 Drendel Lane, Naperville, IL 60565, by January 15. Please RSVP no later than January 20, bycontacting Tricia at 630.961.5403 or by emailing pullestad@gmail.com.

Serve

Help Bring New Life to Chicago’s Homeless and HurtingPacific Garden Mission • December 24 • 9:00 a,m. – 2:00 p.m.

As the country’s oldest Gospel rescue mission, Pacific Garden Mission works to save and restore the lives of homeless men,women, and children. Pacific Garden Mission needs your help in organizing the holiday meal and the Christmas celebration forthe residents of Pacific Garden Mission, located at 1458 S Canal St, in Chicago. Street parking is available.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks.

Christ Church Employment OpportunitySummer 2017 Internship • Apply By January 16

College students and young people, who are passionate about serving our youth and ultimately Jesus Christ, are encouragedto apply for a rewarding internship experience with our Early Childhood, Children, and Student Ministry’s. If you love and enjoybuilding relationships with children and adolescents, our paid internship may be a perfect fit for you!

For details and an application: www.cc-ob.org/employment

Connect In Prayer

Our hearts and prayers go out to:

• Rachel Sutton, on the passing of her uncle, Mark Katzel. The visitation and funeral were last week.

Please remember in your prayers:

• Tom Johnston, for strength and healing.

Bookstore

Available In the Bookstore:

· Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: a Family Celebration of Christmas, by Ann Voskamp, bestselling author of TheGreatest Gift.

· 2017 calendars, by calligrapher Timothy Botts

Bookstore Hours: M–F: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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