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Winter Wear Collection - Share the Warmth
January 8 - 29
As the temperature continues to get colder, the Board of Outreach will be collecting warm winter wear for the Baldwin Center in Pontiac. Please bring new or gently used winter coats and new hats, gloves & mittens to CCB Sunday January 8 through 29th.
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"God's Problem. Why We Suffer."
1/31 - 2/21, Tuesday, 7 pm - 9 pm - CCB Library
Discussion opportunity led by Bill Fish, based on Bart Ehrman's book.
January 31: The Prophets: Suffering is a punishment for sin
February 7: Job: Suffering is a test &/or beyond comprehension
February 14: Ecclesiastes: Suffering is in the nature of things; accept it
February 21: Apocalyptic texts: God will make right all that is wrong
If the Bible has no Answer, what is the Answer??
Please call Bill Fish (248-647-9341) or the Church Office to register.
Previous suffering not required, just relentless inquisitiveness.
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Disciple Bible Study
January 2012 - June 2012
In need of New Year's Resolution? Are you interested in digging deeper into the Bible? Join us for a Disciple Bible Study, led by Rev. Ott. on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Classes begin January 19. The module for Disciple that will be used is the second level, called Into the Word, Into the World. Sign up on the CE Bulletin Board.
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| Comma Conversations: Pine Ridge Presentation
Sunday, January 29, 11:40 - 12:15 pm
On January 29th, Comma Conversations will feature a special presentation after worship about Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Interested 2012 Mission Trip participants are encouraged to attend. Questions? Please contact Sara Erickson.
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| Red Comma Cafe Winter Beach Party,
featuring Southpaw Isle Steel Pan Ensemble
Saturday, February 4, 7 pm
Sick of winter? Counting the days till summer? Get a Head Start! Join us for the annual Red Comma Cafe WINTER BEACH PARTY! Festivities begin at 7 pm with chili, cornbread, frozen virgin daiquiris and frozen pina coladas! At 7:45, the music starts with the Southpaw Isle Steel Pan Ensemble featuring CCB Members Mark and Lesley-Anne Stone.
We promise to crank up the furnace, so wear your Hawaiian shirts, Bermuda shorts and dress flip flops and get ready to dance! Proceeeds after costs will go to our Youth Mission Trip to the South Dakota Sioux Reservation this coming June. ADMISSION FOR DONATION.
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| South Dakota Mission Trip Meeting
Sunday, February 5, 9:45 am
South Dakota Mission Trip Team Meeting! All team members should plan to attend a mandatory team meeting on February 5, 2012. The meeting is at 9:45 a.m. in the Library. At this time we will be finalizing paperwork and our fundraising plan.If you have questions, please contact Sara Erickson. |
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| Youth Lock-In & Youth Sunday!
February 11-12, 2012
Sunday, February 12 marks a special morning of worship led by CCB CoffeeMates (Senior High Youth). We hope you'll join us for this special gathering! Senior High Youth are invited to participate in a Lock-In at CCB on February 11th at 8:00 p.m. Medical Forms are required. Please contact Sara Erickson or Kim Newport with questions.
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| Comma Conversations brings guest speaker!
February 5 and 12
Join in one of two Comma Conversations taught by Rev. Terry Gallagher of the UCC. The first conversation will take place on February 5 and 12 with a topic of Caring for God's Good Creation. The second conversation will take place on March 4 and 11 with the theme of Being a Blessing. Both conversations will meet after worship from noon until 1:30 p.m. A lite snack will be provided. Questions? Please contact Sara with Christian Education.
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| Caring for God's Good Creation
Feb 5, 12
Being a Blessing
Mar 4 & 11
11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Pasta Tasting - A Small Plates EventSaturday, February 18, 6 - 9 pm
We invite you, your family and friends to attend a night of support for Melissa Crook. The food will be authentic Italian. There will be light entertainment. All ages are welcome to share in the fellowship. Tickets can be purchased at the Church or online for $20 for each adult, or $5 for youth. And please consider a greater donation to show your support.
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| Lenten Study: Prayer
Tuesdays, Feb 28 - Mar 27 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Multi-Generational Lenten Experience! Join us on Tuesday evenings during Lent for a Lenten Experience centering around prayer. This gathering will meet weekly between February 28 and March 27 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. This inter-generational event allows participants to learn and try a variety a prayer techniques. Join us for all five sessions or drop in as you are able. We'd love to have you! Questions? Please contact Sara Erickson.
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| Comma Conversation: Muslim in American
Sunday, February 19, 11:45 am
Reading the Holy Qur'an, eating Halal, praying in Arabic. Has he joined a ‘sleeper cell'?
‘Muslim in America'
David Stacy, a 33-year-old committed Christian from West Virginia, moves in with a host family in the largely Muslim community of Dearborn, Michigan. David struggles with his feelings and previous prejudices against a religion that does not believe in Christ and in the minds of many Americans is associated with the September 11 terror attacks.. Brought to you by the Social Justice Ministry
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| Comma Conversation: Minimum Wage
Sunday, April 1, 11:45 am
What happens when you spend 30 days as the ‘working poor'?
‘Minimum Wage'
Morgan Spurlock and his fiancé Alex leave their New York lifestyles behind for the heart of the Midwest. Join them as they work at multiple minimum wage jobs for 30 days.. Are they living the American Dream? In their dilapidated apartment in a sketchy neighborhood, battling hunger, an unreliable bus system, difficult budgeting decisions and, naturally, no health insurance..
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