The
New Economy
by Scott McKee
Like many of you, Angie and I are
wondering these days how far we can
stretch a dollar.
Gasoline prices are up.
Food prices are rising.
Energy bills are increasing.
These new expenses have to be met
somehow. We are looking for ways to
reduce costs and cut back expenses.
Personally, the state of "our" economy
is driving me into a ruthless analysis
of my deepest priorities. Should we
cancel our family vacation? Should we
cut back on our charitable giving?
Should we get a smaller car? How do I
distinguish between "needs" and "wants"?
What matters most?
For each one of us, our priorities
determine what we do with our money. We
all support what we value. We all make
choices.
Here are my choices, in order of
importance to me...
Read More Here >
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JOIN
US THIS SUMMER
AND REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Things
That Take My Breath Away
Sundays 9:30 Main
Auditorium
11:00 Main Auditorium & the Venue
This summer, as part of the Sunday
morning worship experience, our pastors
will team teach a series called, Things
That Take My Breath Away. Each week one
of our own pastoral staff members will
share a unique nuance of the biblical
description of the Christian faith. The
goal of the series is to help us all
reach new heights in understanding and
loving God. Join us Sunday mornings
throughout the summer at 9:30 or 11:00
am.
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the
Venue Returns to the Chapel August 17
Well, it is almost time for those tables
in the auditorium to go! As we begin to
gear up for a huge fall full of
ministry, the Venue service will be
returning to the chapel with it's unique
and intimate setting -- and it will be
taking it's tables along. If you are a
Venue regular, or just want to try it
out, make sure to mark August 17th on
your calendar when the Venue returns to
the chapel at 11am.
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Where in the World Are the Community
Church Pastors?
Pack
your bags and grab your travel guide
because this fall Community Church is
taking a trip to one of the most famous
places in the world. Last year Community
Church pastors took a journey through
Michigan's Upper Peninsula where they
taught on location via video on the
seven key essentials of spiritual
growth.
This year the pastors have traveled with
a camera crew to a new location that has
a completely different feel to teach on
a brand new topic. Small groups,
families, and individuals will have the
opportunity to join Scott, Brian, and
Caz as they experience the sites,
explore faith together, and have some
fun along the way.
This year they have set out with one
purpose in mind-to answer the question,
"Who is God?" This six session DVD
curriculum will focus on helping you
know God on a deeper level by exploring
his divine nature. The study is entitled
"Finding God in ___________?" Can you
guess what location should go in the
blank? Stay tuned this month to find out
where in the world are the Community
Church pastors.
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Sonfari Adventure:
Sending Nets, Saving Lives
Best
of the Show Slideshow
Highlight Video
VBS Goes West
Read More Here >
More
KidZone Happenings:
Create! Children's Ministries Training
Event
All Systems Are Go! 3...2...1
Blast Off With KidZone Ministries this
Fall!
First Floor KidZone FaceLift Continues
F_N S_MMER S_NDAYS NEED "U"!!
Read More Here >
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Family Ministries of
Community Church Invites Families for
Family Out Door Movie Night
Wednesday, August
20th at dusk
Bring your
blankets, lawn chairs and join the fun
on the grass area north of the church.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Family
Funniest Home Video Night
Coming
this Fall to Community Church,
Wednesday, October 15th! Grand Prize for
the winning family of Funniest Home
Video.
Categories: Baby Bloopers, Pet Tricks,
Super Sports, Family Fun Times or Mad
Miscellaneous Moments.
To qualify, please submit your 2 minute
or less video by October 5th and follow
these rules:
1) Video must involve your family.
2) Include a creative introduction and
title.
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SLiMwired.com
SLiMwired has a new face. In an effort
to make all of our information that you
need more accessible, more reliable, and
more up-to-date, weve switched how we
run
SLiMwired.com. The same name, with a
whole new soul.
Check it out.
> Mission Detroit Follow-Up
> Mission Trips Around The World
Read More Here >
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Join
A Community Group This Fall And
Experience
A Brand New DVD Study
GroupLink: The Easiest Way to
Join a Small Group
Group-In-A-Box: Everything You
Need to Start Your Own Group
GroupStart: A Great Way to
Make a Fresh Start
Become a Small Group Leader
this Fall!!
PEAK Reflections: A Spiritual Growth
Blog
for Community Church
Plug Into A Class This Fall
Read More
Here >
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Baby
Bottle Campaign Raises Over $3,700
Dear
Community Church,
It is with great pleasure that I would
like to announce that Mt. Pleasant
Community Church raised over $3,500.00
for Central Michigan Pregnancy Services
through our Baby Bottle campaign. We are
so grateful to everyone who contributed
to this campaign. As the number of
clients we serve increases, it is
wonderful to experience the support and
generosity of our friends and neighbors.
Read More Here >
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A
Mom's Heart
- A ministry for the hands on -
hands holding time of life
The
mom's group will kick off on Wednesday,
September 17th at 9:30am in the chapel.
Join us as Kathy Long, Director of
Children's Ministries shares "From
Bedtime to Birthdays." Take a break with
other moms and hear how to make special
memories with your children. Childcare
is provided.
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Don't
Miss SpringHill Women's Fall Retreat
Coming This Fall
Community Church Women are invited to
attend SpringHill Women's Fall Retreat,
the weekend of October 10-12th. The
theme is "Embrace Grace - You are loved.
All is forgiven." with featured guest
speaker, Liz Curtis Higgs, author of two
dozen books, an award winning speaker
and columnist for Today's Christian
Woman magazine. Cost is $126.00 which
includes housing and all meals. Cost is
$85.00 without housing. A great price
for a great weekend to spend time with
God, other women and time for yourself!
We'd love to see many women from our
church attend this event!! For more
information go online to
www.springhillcamps.com/retreats/women.
Registration forms are available at the
Guest Information Booth.
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IGNITE: Men's 2008 Fall Retreat
October 18-20, 2008
Men's
ministry will host its annual Fall
retreat on October 18-20th. Save the
weekend. This year's retreat will be in
a brand new location near the shores of
Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Dunes.
As always there will be great teaching,
worship, and fellowship. We also are
adding a golf tournament to the line-up.
Put the date on your calendar, spread
the word, and watch for more details.
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Community
Compassion Network
www.ccnhome.org
July 17, 2008
Message from Sue
This summer has been hard for many
Michigan families. There has been an
increase in the number of first time
requests of the local food pantries and
our local service agencies are being
asked for help with utility payments
from first time requesters with greater
frequency.
Read More Here >
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Celebrate!
God's Love at Community
Church
Compiled by Marion
Phelps
In everything give thanks, for this is
God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thess. 5:18)
Give thanks for the long lives God
has granted:
Marja Brownson turns 87 on the 2nd
Donald Horanoff becomes 83 on the 6th
Wanda Flowers turns 83 on the 9th
Ivah Davis reaches 90 on the 12th
Evelyn Greenwald becomes 95 on the 26th
Give thanks for these long marriages
in our midst:
Tad and Wanda Flowers will have been
wed 63 years on the 11th
Malcolm and Margie Brown celebrate 58
years of marriage on the 26th
Give thanks for the arrival on May
25th of
Perri Kathleen Schumacker, daughter of
Rob & Doni
To contribute to this column,
marionphelps@charter.net or 772-0286.
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OTHER
CHURCH HAPPENINGS & COMMUNITY BOARD
Mark Your Calendars!
Community Church Launches Christian
Counseling Services
Last month Community
Church launched a brand new professional
counseling center that will serve this
community through offering Christian
counseling for those experiencing
relational, emotional, or mental pain.
Staffed by licensed counselors from
Community Church, this new area of
ministry will utilize traditional
counseling methods from a Christian
perspective.
If you would like to know more about
Christian Counseling Services or would
like to make an appointment, call
773-3641 ext 505 or email the counseling
center at
ccs@mpcc.org.
60 Plus Announces Fall Programs:
September 18
Potluck Picnic at Nan Rileys farm with an interesting program.
October 16
Hobo Party and motif prizes. Come and enjoy Julie Andrews song and
program.
November 20
Southern gospel concert by "Key of Mercy" with George Eagle and band.
December 18
Christmas party and Christmas feature
All programs begin at 11:30
am.
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