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Weekly UpdateMay 10, 2017

Current Message Series

May 13/14

Saturday Services: 5:00 pm | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live)

Sunday Services: 9:00 am | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live)10:45 am | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live)6:00 pm | Sanctuary | Rick Glyman (Live)

Join us as our entire congregation comes together for “One Church” worship on Mother’s Day weekend featuring guestpreacher, Reverend Adele Calhoun. Adele is a renowned author, spiritual formation leader, and former pastoral staff member atChrist Church. All three services are identical and will feature both our contemporary band and chancel choir. Plus, join usSaturday evening after worship for a special Arts Collective Gallery night featuring creative work from local artists.

Take Root and Construction Updates

Pardon Our Dust! Construction Is Under Way.

Over the next 18 months, we will be substantially expanding our parking lots and adding a brand new contemporary worshipauditorium among other upgrades in order to grow our Oak Brook Campus for long-term vitality and impact. To learn moreabout every stage of our journey, visit us online!

For the latest construction updates, visit takerootccob.org/construction.

Worship

Sharing a Musician's Journey of Faith: A Piano RecitalSunday, May 21 | 3:00 pm | SanctuaryHear the testimony of Julia Tsien as she shares her faith walk and life's many blessings. Music Tenor, Barry Gladden, will joinJulia for a wonderful time of lifting praise to our Lord through song.

Generosity

"Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, foreverything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head overall."

-1 Chronicles 29:11

Grow

Celebrating 10 Years of Sharing God’s Faithfulness with the WorldSPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY JULIANA ZOBRIST Friday, May 19 | 7:00-9:00 pm | Fellowship Hall

Get your faith and Friday night fix at the 10th anniversary celebration of Life Focus. Help us commemorate more than a decadeof thought-provoking programming that has shaped the lives of millions and hear a spectacular performance by JuliannaZobrist—popular Christian singer, speaker, and wife of Cubs MVP, Ben Zobrist! Plus, be encouraged by a Q&A sessionbetween Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer and Juliana Zobrist on her faith journey after her performance. You do not want to miss this one-of-a-kind event!

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/lifefocus

Fellowship and Deepen Your Understanding of God’s WordSunday Groups and Classes

Finding friends, a sense of belonging, and a place to learn more about God can be easy in one of our Adult Classes andGroups. Discover which Sunday Group is right for you!

Pathfinders (Adult Bible Study) | 9:00 am | Room 261/262Oasis (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 152Sunday Forum (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 261/262Bible Study and Tough Issues (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 251Bridge Community (Cross-Cultural Focus) | 1st and 3rd Sundays | 10:45 am | Room 263Friendship Bible Class (Teens and Adults with Disabilities) | 10:45 am | Room 264

For more information please visit: www.cc-ob.org/sundaymorningclasses

The Greenhouse: Grow Spiritually with Fellow BelieversThursdays, 9:30 am-Coffee and 10:00 am-Program | Fellowship Hall

Standing Strong in the Storms of Life | April 20-May 25 | $10 LuncheonJoin Rev. Rick Glyman as he expounds on how the Bible tells us that trials, tribulations, suffering, and even temptationshave a very specific and God-ordained purpose. Learn how to be a victor, not a lifelong victim when faced with trials.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/adultsContact: Karen Snow / ksnow@cc-ob.org / 630.321.6764

Ignite Your Child's Faith and Imagination this Summer

Camp Wonder Session One: May 31–June 2 | Ages 3-5Children are invited to discover God’s Word and His marvelous creations through Bible stories, crafts, games, and more!Camp Wonder is a safe place for children to learn more about God with their peers. Register for one, two, or all threesessions! Each session requires a separate registration.Rock 'N Canoe Adventure CampJuly 24-27 | Incoming 4th and 5th Graders | Devil's Lake State ParkKids are invited to embark on a journey of growth and discovery through canoeing, rock climbing, and fellowship whilegrowing closer to their Heavenly Father! Your child is in for an experience of a lifetime at Expeditions UnlimitedAdventure Camp located at Devil’s Lake State Park.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/childrenContact: Shari Knutson / sknutson@cc-ob.org

We Are Here for You During All Stages of GrievingGriefShare | Tuesdays, 7:00 pm | Wednesdays, 1:00 pm | Oak Room “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you are shivering.” If you have lost a loved one,you do not have to go through the grieving process alone. Attend the GriefShare support group and find a friendly, caringgroup of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Classes are 13 weeks long andinclude a video seminar and group discussion.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/grief Contact: Sherry Labate / 630.321.3936 / slabate@cc-ob.org

Serve

Pray with Us During the Domestic Mission Prayer MeetingMay 14, 10:20 am and 2nd Sunday of Every Month | Room 263Join members of our Domestic Missions Team in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, and petition for the needs of our church’slocal, regional, and national mission partners! See how God is moving through our mission partners and spend time with usbetween Sunday services lifting up our partners before the Lord.

Contact: Tim DeYoung / tdyfamily@att.net / 630.738.8400

Bring Life to the Community with the Annual Flower PlantingLawndale Community Church | Monday, May 15 Join us for a fun morning of planting flowers around Lawndale Community Church in Chicago. We will have lunch with ourLawndale Community Church friends at Lou Malnati’s! We will meet at Christ Church at 9:00 am. Please bring your own tools!

Contact: Renee Richel / rrichel@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3921Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks

Learn How You Can Make an Impact on OthersMay 18, 1:00-2:00 pm or May 23, 3:00–4:00 pm | Clearinghouse Call-In CenterJune 17, 10:00-11:00 am | Gloria Dei Church You can make a difference in the lives of others by running local errands, helping with yard work, or by simply visiting an elderin a nursing care facility. Join us for a new volunteer, one-hour training session and learn more about LOVE Connects!

Contact: Renee Richel / rrichel@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3921Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks

Encourage the Faith of Our Homeless Brothers and SistersMay 27, 9:00–11:00 am | Pacific Garden MissionMake a difference in the lives of the homeless near our community during this brand new volunteer opportunity! We need yourhelp praying, talking, and listening to our transient guests. Volunteers will pair off based on gender—women will speak withwomen and men will assist on the men’s side.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworksContact: Renee Richel / rrichel@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3921

Help Create a Summer of Fun and DiscoveryVacation Bible School | June 19–23Make a lasting impact on our youth who will attend Vacation Bible School this summer! With nearly 300 children registered, wehave the awesome opportunity to create a life-changing experience for them. We want to invite you to be a part of the army itwill take to make this happen! Do not worry about talents, ability, or time, there are small and large-scale ways you can make adifference.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/childrenContact: Shari Knutson / sknutson@cc-ob.org

Help a Mission Partner with Transportation this SummerJune 21-August 21Do you have a mechanically sound vehicle that you are willing to loan to one of our Global Mission Partners during their homeassignment this summer? They are in need of local transportation in and around the Chicagoland area.

Contact: Eileen Hoban / 630.321.6769 / ehoban@cc-ob.org

Help Restore Lost HomesDomestic Mission Rebuild Trip | Greenbrier County, WV | July 2–7 Extend help and hope in support of families in West Virginia whose homes were destroyed from severe storms in 2016. Be apart of our partnership with Samaritans purse as we help rebuild this community after major flooding across 44 counties. Thetrip is free of cost except for travel to and from West Virginia. Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parentor guardian.

Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworksContact: Renee Richel / 630.321.3921 / rrichel@cc-ob.org

Be an Inspiration to Our Youth by Joining a Buddy TeamDuring Weekend Worship ServicesIf you have a passion for helping children and enjoy positively influencing young lives, be a part of a buddy team! Our goal isto nurture the faith of our youth by connecting them with kind-hearted believers who are interested in building a faith-filledcompanionship.

Contact: Kathy Woods / kwoods@cc-ob.org

Provide Medical Support During Take Root ConstructionEvery Other Saturday and Sunday (During All Service Times)If you have experience as an EMT or in other areas in the field of medicine (excluding doctors and nurses), the CampusAssurance Safety Team (CAST) needs your help in case of an emergency during construction. Your efforts will be a majorblessing to our church family! We will have medical bags available.

Contact: Greg Scott / gscott@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3906

Direct Traffic During ConstructionEvery Sunday | 9:00 am and 10:45 am | Ages 18 and UpLooking for a way you can serve during this season of construction? The Campus Assurance Safety Team (CAST) ministry islooking for you! Join our team to help us direct the flow of traffic during construction throughout the summer! Volunteers willreceive training and instruction.

Contact: Greg Scott / gscott@cc-ob.org / 630.321.3906

Connect in Prayer

Our hearts and prayers go out to:

Please keep the Howell Family in your prayers upon the passing of Barbara Howell on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. A memorialservice will be held in the Garden Chapel at Christ Church on May 12, 2017 with a luncheon to follow in the Commons.

If you or someone you love is facing domestic violence or abuse, please contact a member of our pastoral team and we willhelp direct you to safe resources.Contact: The Pastoral Care Ministry / 630.654.1882

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