“The purpose of Christ Community Church is to glorify God in obedience to the Great Commission and

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Ken Langley Senior Pastor (klangley@ccczion.org)

Mike McDowell Associate Pastor (mmcdowell@ccczion.org)

Eliel Rojas Pastor of Hispanic Ministries/Evangelism (erojas@ccczion.org)

Drew Wicklund Pastor of Adult Ministries (dwicklund@ccczion.org)

Leo Barnes Pastor of Youth Ministries (lbarnes@ccczion.org)

Dale Stewart Director of Camping Ministries (dalestew@campzion.com)

Terri Allen Director of Children’s Ministries (tallen@ccczion.org)

Sheri Jesiel Business Manager (sjesiel@ccczion.org)

Cindy Yach Bookkeeper (cyach@ccczion.org)

Dean LaBelle Music Director (deanlabelle@aol.com)

Donna Poucher Zion Conservatory of Music (donnapoucher@comcast.net)

Danielle Richards Media Specialist/ZCM (drichards@ccczion.org)

Laura Otterbacher General Office (frontoffice@ccczion.org) (847)-746-1411

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Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) Credo - Room E (Quilting Room) Crosswalk - Fellowship Hall Elevate: Marriage & Family - Room C Faith Builders - Lloyd Chapel Touchpoint - Seminar Area 24/7 - Room F Unidad en Cristo - Darms Chapel Women’s - Parlor

Youth High School - YBF - Youth Room Junior High - Room 5

Children (classes meet in Children’s Wing)

1 Year Olds 2 Year Olds 3 Year Olds 4 Year Olds 5 Year Olds 1st & 2nd Grade 3rd & 4th Grade 5th & 6th Grade

Nursery Location

Baby Nursery - near the Sanctuary

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ABF 9:00AM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM

Audio messages available at www.ccczion.org Phone: 847.746.1411

Christ Community Church Building on the Word

Welcome to Christ Community Church March 1, 2020

“He was led like a sheep to the slaughter.”

(Isaiah 53:7 and Acts 8:32) ___________________

Moments for Meditation

Music by tonight’s guest artists

Call to Worship and Hymns

Welcome and Opportunities

The Witness Stand Stephen and Jessica Langley

Worship in Prayer and Giving

Scripture – Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and Acts 8:26-40 Children’s church (through age five) are excused

Message from God’s Word – “Who is the Prophet Talking About?”

Communion All who trust Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome at his table. Eat the (gluten-free) bread when you are ready; hold the cup until all are served.

Benediction and Postlude

Benevolence Offering and Intercessory Prayer On communion Sundays elders and pastors meet you for prayer up front. And we receive a door offering for relief of material needs in the church

family and community.

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“Who is the prophet talking about? Jesus.”

(Acts 8:34-35)

‘So I Guess I Don’t Need To Tithe Anymore?’ After last week’s news of an exceptionally generous legacy gift to CCC and camp, some might think the church is flush and won’t be needing offerings. NOT! The bequest is designated for projects we can’t fit into our operating budget. We need just as much as ever the faithful stewardship of God’s people to keep our varied ministries going here and abroad. God bless you as you give – regularly, and – as God prompts you – in your will.

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YOUTH MINISTRY (7TH - 12TH GRADE) YOUTH GROUPS - SR. HIGH SUNDAYS @ 7PM / JR. HIGH MONDAYS @ 6:30PM

lbarnes@ccczion.org FOR SIGN-UP OR MORE INFO

ZION CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Spaghetti Servers are needed for the Camp Zion fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 7th. Servers should be in place from 5-7:30 pm and wear black pants or skirt with a white dress shirt. Sign up with Pastor Leo. Junior and senior high students are eligible to help serve.

Many Hands Applications Current 8th-12th grade students are eligible to take part in the Many Hands Project 2020 (June 28 – July 2) joint service project between CCC and Trinity Christian Center. Students will be housed at The Bridge youth center (Youth for Christ) throughout the week and will serve homeowners and community organizations each day. The cost will be $75 per student. Get your applications from Pastor Leo.

Spring Break Service Projects Our senior high students will be serving at ZBTHS from 9-Noon on Monday, March 23rd (lunch to follow). Stay tuned for a confirmed date for our junior high students to assist at ZCMS (Tuesday or Wednesday of that week).

9th Annual Spring Luncheon, Concert, & Auction Fundraiser Join ZCM and the Zion Women’s Club for delicious food, beautiful music and a fun shopping experience March 14 at 11am. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for kids. Limited tickets at the door, or visit the church office to purchase tickets.

CCC NEWS & NOTES

Fabulous Blackwood Quartet This long awaited concer t is TONIGHT at 7:00pm in the Christian Arts Auditorium (CAA). Admission is Free—a love offering will be taken. Come enjoy the gospel harmonies and bring your friends and neighbors.

Election Results from the Annual Business Meeting of last week. Affirmed for Elder: Joe Humphrey and John Patenaude. Building & Grounds Committee: Jim Richards, Chris Varsek, and Erika Willkomm. Finance Committee: Patti Flynn, Jennifer Litewski, and Austen Marshall. Missions Committee: Jan Keiler, Syndy Nugent, and Kevin Pinter.

Financial Peace University Starts March 24 The Dave Ramsey seminar has proven helpful to thousands of people, including many in our church family. This Spring we offer it again. This 9-week class will be offered Tuesday nights at 6:30, starting March 24th. Please sign up in the church office so we can order materials for you. The cost is $99 and includes a 1 year membership to financialpeace.com and all supporting programs. If previous attendees would like to participate again in the class, they can get replacement materials at a reduced rate. Please don’t wait. March 15 is the last day to register. Childcare is available. If you have questions, contact Jacob Zimmerman at 262-515-1782.

Spaghetti Dinner The famous Camp Zion Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is being held on March 7th (5:30-7:30pm) in the Gym and Fellowship Hall. Tickets will be on sale in the Lobby after church today, or at the event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Buy your ticket, eat delicious spaghetti, and bid on wonderful prizes!

Quad City Revival Meetings (Round Lake, Zion, Waukegan, North Chicago) The North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance is sponsoring a series of revival meetings with the theme: Christ is the Answer, John 3:16. We have been invited to attend and support through prayer this evangelistic effort. Some of our CCC pastors will be attending the opening night of these meetings on Sunday March 15 at 7pm at Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago. You are welcome to attend and support through prayer these meetings. If you’d like to go with us, please contact Pastor Mike.

Baptism At CCC If you trust Chr ist as Savior and Lord, have you confessed that faith publicly in baptism? Use a contact card from the pew rack or email one of our pastors for information about being baptized.

MEN’S MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (BIRTH THROUGH 6TH GRADE) TALLEN@CCCZION.ORG FOR SIGN-UP OR MORE INFO

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Easter Flowers If you would like to order flowers in memory of your loved ones this Easter, and also help us decorate the Sanctuary, please find an envelope on the table in the lobby. Pink azaleas are $17, and Easter lilies are $10.75. Please make sure you give us the name of your loved one/ones to be included in the Easter bulletin. We need to order early, so please purchase early!

Time Change Next week begins Daylight Savings Time. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on March 8.

Crafts, Cards, & Connections at CCC Ladies, join us Wednesday, March 4, 7-9pm in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee & snacks provided. Bring a project to work on (knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc.) OR help work on a project provided (cards, gift bags, etc.) Bring a friend. Make new friends.

Salmon Fishing Charter with Windy City Salmon Reservations for this men's ministry event are now being taken in the church office. We will depart the Waukegan Harbor at 4:30am on Thursday, May 14th. Cost is $120 plus tip per person payable on the boat. You will need a fishing license, which can be purchased on the boat, as well. Sign up by April 1st. Limit of 6 men per trip. If more would like to attend, we will attempt a second charter if dates are available. Please let your interest be known ASAP.

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Wednesday Night Bible study meets in the Parlor at 7pm. Men of all ages are welcome.

Coffee, Discussion, and Fellowship Any man who desires Christian fellowship and Bible discussion with other Christian men in the community is invited to 8:00am gatherings at the McDonald’s on Wadsworth and Sheridan on Mondays, and at It’s All Good coffee shop in Zion at 7:00am Mondays through Saturdays.

AWANA tomorrow’s theme – Super Hero. The year is winding down – only seven more club nights before Awards Night! What a privilege we have to share God's amazing love with each other and with the clubbers!

VBS June 15-19, 9:00am-12:00pm Why do we as a church do VBS? We have a passion for seeing children come to salvation through faith and grow as followers of Jesus.

Nursery Volunteers Breakfast on Saturday, May 9, 8:30am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, encouragement and sweet fellowship. Save the date!

Sunday School for all ages 52 weeks of the year. Join us 9:00-10:10am. Our teachers are dedicated and invested in creatively sharing God's truths from the Bible.

Please grab a tissue and read what one of the Sunday School teachers shared (note- the child's name has been changed):

The children looked at the picture in their laps, a scene showing kids with various needs. A boy cried with a hurt knee. A girl held a broken jump rope in her hand. Someone else looked lonely. And then there was the little boy who was the object of three bullies, pointing and teasing. “Put your finger on the child who reminds you of yourself and your own needs,” I said.

One little girl said, “Oh, there are too many of them!” So I told her to use more fingers. Then I walked around, letting each child share one problem with which they identified. No one was being silly, no one was distracted, no one even moved his or her finger off their chosen child. When I stopped by Tommy’s chair he kept his eyes on the poor bulled kid in the picture. “That’s like me, “ he said softly. “Kids at school call me weird and tease me.”

“Me too!” came a quiet chorus of children who also understood this pain. Having named our hurts and needs, we carried the papers over by the poster of our Bible verse, Matthew 11:28: Come to Me, all your who are weary and burdened; and I will give you rest.”

“Let’s lay our pain down and give it to Jesus,” I said. “He is the One who can help you. I will pray for you aloud while each of you talk to Jesus inside yourself. He wants to help you and give you rest.”

As one, each child dropped to his knees, heads bowed to folded hands all the way to the floor. I was stunned. Moved. Too emotional almost to pray. It was a God-moment. The Holy Spirit had touched each little heart through the Word, and young as they are, they responded. I was standing on holy ground.