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Weekly UpdateNovember 22, 2017

Current Message Series

November 25/26Saturday Services:5:00 pm | Fellowship Hall | Pete Stearns (Live)

Sunday Services:9:00 am | Sanctuary | Tracey Bianchi (Live)9:00 am | Fellowship Hall | Pete Stearns (Live)10:45 am | Sanctuary | Tracey Bianchi (Live)10:45 am | Fellowship Hall | Pete Stearns (Live)6:00 pm | Sanctuary | Dave Bianchin (Live)

Take Root and ConstructionIt Is Never Too Late to Take RootIf you were unable to be at our re-commitment services, it is never too late to be part of the Take Root journey. The No. 1goal of the initiative continues to be 100 percent participation in rooting our lives more deeply in Christ or the sake of others.You can place your commitment card in the offering during services today or fill out and submit a commitment card online attakerootccob.org. Gifts of StockIf you are considering a gift of stock please contact Accounting Director Bob Huxtable at 630.321.3910 for updated formsand information. Or go to cc-ob.org and click 7 Ways to Give to download a letter of authorization. The Season of GivingIn addition to giving during the weekend offering you can give through your mobile device or online. Text CCOB to 77977 orvisit cc-ob.org and click the Give button to offer a gift through PushPay, which is safe and secure.

Visit takerootccob.org for real-time Take Root and construction updates.

WorshipCarolFest featuring Handel’s MessiahSunday, December 3 | 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm | SanctuaryThis has become a family tradition for our congregation and surrounding communities. A cookie and cider reception occursat 5:00 pm between concerts in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided both times for children four years of age and younger.

Advent Worship NightSaturday, December 9 | 5:00 pm | Fellowship HallDecember is a month filled with hustle and busyness. Join us for a restful time of song, prayer, and contemplation as wewonder together about the mystery of the Advent. Please note, this is during our regular Saturday night worship hour.

Thanksgiving Day “One Church” WorshipThursday, November 23 | 10:00 am | SanctuaryBring the whole family as our congregation gathers together in the same space for this warm Thanksgiving Day service.Joyful music will be led by our Chancel Choir and Contemporary Band, and a wonderful message of gratitude will be given byRev. Dr. Dave Bianchin.

Traditional Service of Advent Lessons and CarolsSunday, December 10 | 9:00 and 10:45 am | SanctuaryWomen’s Ensemble, Mixed Chamber Choir, and Laura Utley, professional harpist, will present beautiful services of AdventLessons and Carols, using Scripture and song to tell the Christmas story. Rev. John and Sandi Klingelhofer will narrate.

Christmas Cantata from Forever Praise ChoirSunday, December 17 | 6:00 pm | Classic Communion ServiceJoin us in song as we welcome the local Forever Praise Community Choir to sing the praises of the Lord!

Christmas Eve at Christ Church

Saturday, December 23 | 5:00 pm | Sanctuary | Contemporary | Message by Rev. Eric CamfieldSunday, December 24 | 3:00 and 5:00 pm | Sanctuary | Contemporary | Message by Rev. Eric CamfieldSaturday, December 24 | 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 pm | Sanctuary | Candlelight | Message by Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer

Childcare for age four and under is provided on December 23 and at all services on December 24 except for the 11:00 pmservice. There will be no morning services on Sunday, December 24.

GrowThe Greenhouse9:30 am Coffee | 10:00 am ProgramAsk the Pastor | Thursday, November 30 | Room 260-263Revs. Rick Glyman, Paul Glyman, and Dave Bianchin will answer your questions.Bicycling | Thursday, December 7 | Fellowship HallBack by popular demand, cyclist Paul Peterson and crew will present a program about their cycling adventures. Lunch isavailable for $10. Reservations are recommended.Register: cc-ob.org/olderadultsContact: Eileen Johnson | ejohnson@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6770

Christ Church EsplanadeSundays, December 3, 10, 17 | 9:00 am | Oak Brook Campus | Student CenterThe Founding Core of Christ Church’s new Esplanade Campus will gather to worship, pray and prepare for the February 4,2018 launch. If you are feeling called to join Christ Church at this new multi-site or would like to learn more so you caninvite others, we ask you to join us.Contact: Eric Camfield, Esplanade Campus Pastor | ecamfield@cc-ob.org

HomeFront GatheringSaturday, December 9 | 4:30-6:00 pm | Family Dinner from 6:00-7:00 pmParents of young children are invited to join our monthly gatherings every month for encouragement, equipping andcommunity. This month we will celebrate Christmas with a devotional by Eric Camfield and then enjoy a fun gift exchange.Children enjoy WonderZone and KidZone programming. Dinner together with children will be a heritage themed ChristmasPotluck!Contact: Kathy Woods | kwoods@cc-ob.org

It's a Wonder-Full Day!Fridays | 9:15 am - 1:15 pm | Room 140Session 1: Worship November 17 and December 1, 8 and 15 | $108This is a faith-nurturing environment for children ages 3-5 that begins in a sacred story space with parent/caregiver andchild. After a 30-minute Bible story, parents are free to go and children stay to enjoy singing, playing, snacking, makingcrafts and lunch. We will explore Worship, Grow and Serve.Register: cc-ob.org/childrenContact: Christina Nicholaus | cnicholaus@cc-ob.org

Save the Date: Slowing to Hear | A One-Day Spiritual RetreatSaturday, March 3 | 8:30 am-4:00 pmAn opportunity to slow down to hear what God has to say to us as we journey through Lent.Information: cc-ob.org/groupevents

Soul Training 101Saturday, January 20 | 8:30 am-4:00 pm | Mosaic RoomSoul Training 101 is a day long experience helping us to engage in the care of our soul in more meaningful ways. As we seekmore of Christ’s active presence in our lives, we’ll journey through key questions like: How is grace involved? What can I dowhen I’m distracted in prayer? How did Jesus live close to the Father? The $15 cost includes a continental breakfast and abox lunch.Registration: cc-ob.org/groupevents

ServeHelp Bring Spirit Village to Life by Volunteering on Main StreetSaturday, December 2 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pmEager spirits are needed to volunteer on Main Street at our unique outreach event. More than 100 volunteers offer their timeand talent to this event. Options include shopkeepers, bank tellers, greeters, and bakers, as well as set-up on November 30.Register: cc-ob.org/spiritvillage

Spirit VillageSaturday, December 2 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm | Fellowship HallJoin us at this year’s Spirit Village, as we embrace the true spirit of Christmas, by giving generously to the less fortunate. Nomatter the amount, your charitable gifts will improve the lives of individuals in our community and around the world. Visitthe variety of shops on Main Street to choose what projects God has put on your heart to support. Enjoy refreshments, a livepetting zoo, and Tim Hanning’s special entertainment of illusion and music at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm in the Garden Chapelfor the whole family!Information: cc-ob.org/spiritvillage

Mission-Intensive TrainingFriday, December 8 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Mosaic RoomSaturday, December 9 | 8:30-11:30 am | Mosaic Room Join us for a Mission Intensive training as we dive deeper into what it means to be on mission with God in ourneighborhoods. This is for beginners and experts alike as we unpack the theology and the practice, the ivory tower and theboots on the ground of learning to love your neighbors and neighborhood well.Register: cc-ob.org/servenearContact: Ben Swihart | bswihart@gmail.com

Serve the Homeless at DuPage PadsSunday and Monday, December 10 and 11 | 8:15 pm-7:30 am | 4-hour Shifts Available Bring the love of Christ to some of God's most vulnerable people by helping to prepare their meals and watch over them.Register: cc-ob.org/servenear

Africa Initiative GO Team to KenyaFebruary 4-14, 2018Are you a business or professional person who has a passion to help facilitate and teach short courses on topics such asgrowing leaders and building teams, business leadership and financial management, and navigating grief and stress, etc.?The goal of this GO Team is to help improve education for children by providing Leadership Training for teachers andpastors.Contact: Eileen Hoban | ehoban@cc-ob.org | 630.321.6769

Salvation Army Kettle BellMonday – Saturday in December | 9:30 am-8:30 pm (variety of shifts available)The Salvation Army, 1S415 Summit, Oak Brook TerraceThroughout the holiday season, red kettles are placed throughout communities to collect donations that help provide meals,shelter, and services to men, women, and children. Volunteers are needed to be a driver or to help count money.Register: cc-ob.org/servenearContact: Renee Richel | rrichel@cc-ob.org | 630.321.3921

Prayer and Care Our hearts and prayers go out to:

The Brackett Family on the passing Kathryn Brackett on November 4. Services have been held.The Jacobsen Family upon the passing of John Jacobsen on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Visitation will be held onThursday, November 16, 2017 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to follow directly after at Cuneo-ColumbianFuneral Home in Franklin Park, Illinois. An interment will be held at Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois at12:00 pm.

Centering Prayer GroupSundays | 5:00 pm | Room 259 (Prayer Room in Fellowship Hall 3)Contemplative prayer is the spiritual discipline of turning the eyes of our heart toward God and silently resting in God’sPresence. This weekly small group combines ongoing instruction and discussion on one particular method of Christiancontemplation with the opportunity to practice contemplative prayer together.Contact: Rich Butler | rjbutler48@aol.com

Prayer AltarTuesdays | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary Hall (entrance is at the back of the Sanctuary)A Prayer Altar is a multi-faceted foundation to our relationship with God and a gateway to the Spiritual realm. It is where wepraise, worship, listen to His voice, resolve to walk in obedience and invite the fullness of His Presence into our midst as wesurrender our lives to Him. This is our reasonable response to the love of God expressed by the reconciling life, death, andresurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. (Romans 12: 1-2)Contact: Phil Carlson | pacarlson6@att.net

CelebrationsHappy Thanksgiving, Church Family! Let us lift all of our praises and thanks to God this week, and every week. Visit our social media pages this week for a five-day Thanksgiving devotional.

Congratulations to:

Megan Mackinnon and Brian Humphreys, married November 11Lauren Haugh and Spencer Rhea, married Novemebr 18

Employment OpportunitiesBecome a Christ Church Staff MemberChrist Church may have a future employee opportunity for you! Check out all the open positions at cc-ob.org/employment.Here's a sampling:

Communications Administrative Assistant (Full-time)Visitation Pastor (Part-time)

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