Today, we invite you to view this brief video featuring a prayer of thanksgiving for the Country Club Christian Church family, and images from the past year. |
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ADVENT SERMON SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY |
After the magi visit the newborn Christ they are warned to go home by another way. And many of the characters in the story of Jesus’ birth find home in a way they had not imagined. They are on the move. Mary and Joseph are unexpectedly expecting. When the census disrupts their lives they are far from home and then a baby arrives. We too have found life unsettling and disrupted over the past nine months. Some folks are “stuck at home” unable to go to church or parties and others are longing for home but unable to travel. The season of Advent invites us to reimagine what life means as God comes to make a home with us. As we awaken to God’s birth, we too can deepen our spiritual journeys and go home by another way.
THIS SUNDAY, PART 1 - Not Conclusion, based on Luke 1:26-38. Dr. Mike Graves preaching and featuring the Piano Guys adaptation of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” for cello and piano performed by Liz Copeland and Matthew Thompson.
LIVE NATIVITY. The miracle of Christmas comes to life via a drive- or walk-by live nativity scene on the front lawn of the church on Sat., Dec. 19, 3;00-5:00 p.m. (tentative time).
SHARE THE JOY OF THE SEASON - On Saturday you'll receive an email with more details about our Advent and Christmas Eve services that you can forward to a friend with a personal invitation to worship with us online.
ADVENT DEVOTIONS BY EMAIL - During the season of advent, Country Club Christian Church will share advent devotions each week, Monday through Thursday. These will appear on Facebook and on our web site, but if you’d like to receive them directly in your email inbox, sign up using the button to the right.
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Click HERE to worship with us Sundays at 9:01, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m., or on demand anytime.
Do you ever have trouble accessing our live stream? Click HERE for some helpful hints.
Miss last Sunday's service? Watch it HERE. |
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FAITH AND GRIEF VIRTUAL SUPPORT GATHERING
Tues., Dec. 1, Noon
For anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Prayer and sharing with a guest reflection, “Grief in a Time of Celebration” by Alice Kroh. Alice explains, “When I was twenty weeks pregnant with twins, I learned that one of my baby boys, Gabriel, no longer had a heartbeat. The loss was very public because I was far enough along that we had shared the news and felt very certain that all would go well. I will share the journey that I shared with my family and friends as we all mourned and tried to find joy.” Join us to hear Alice’s story and share your own experiences, if you are comfortable doing so, in our on-line conversation. Hosted by Kansas City area congregations. Everyone welcome, no charge. Register HERE. More information at 816-381-9249.
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GRACE AT WORK PARTNERSHIP DAY WITH GRACE UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
Sat., Dec. 5
All are invited to serve with projects supporting Grace United Community Ministries, a Metro Mission partner. One group of volunteers will assist with lunch distribution from 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Another group will help with the community garden from 10:00 a.m.-noon planting new trees, prepping gardens for winter, etc. Both projects will be outdoors and safe practices will be followed Use this LINK to sign up for your preferred slot.
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CENTENNIAL ORNAMENTS
A beautiful Christmas ornament commemorating our church’s centennial will be delivered to households in mid-December. Each household will receive one complimentary ornament, additional ornaments will be available for purchase.
Our Elders, Deacons and volunteers in our Called Together ministry will be delivering the ornaments. Ornament pick-up dates are Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Pick-up will be at the south door of our church, drive-thru, no contact, masks required. If you cannot deliver ornaments, you may help package ornaments to be mailed. To volunteer to help with delivery or packaging please sign-up HERE. For more information, Joe, 816-381-9249.
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WELCOME NEW STAFF
We welcome Dan Warneke, the new Technical Production Director, who will begin Dec.1. This is a new position that will help implement progressive industry-leading level audiovisual production for all digital ministry and provide support to other technology needs. Dan will work under the direction of Matt Thompson and in coordination with Paul Cutelli.
Dan brings tremendous audio/visual production experience, including New Theatre Restaurant, Starlight, Coterie, and he recorded and mixed soundtracks for Shrek: The Musical. He also has over 10 years experience with church worship production. Dan has a creative mind, technical and people skills and is spirit-filled.
Dan is originally from Michigan, where he completed a BA in Theatre Design and Production. He came to Kansas City for his MFA in Sound Design and Studio Recording at UMKC and has been here since.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
ADVENT IN ADVANCE THANK YOU!
Thanks to all of our families who came out last Sunday for Advent in Advance. We loved seeing you and hope you enjoy your take-home crafts. Share your photos of your home decorated for the season with us by emailing April. |
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YOUTH
YOUTH GROUP SAVE THE DATES!
Sunday, November 22—Girls' Group at 4:00 p.m., followed by Youth Group Service Project at 5:30 p.m. We'll assemble warm packs to donate to Micah and are asking everyone to bring one or two pairs of good-quality gloves or a $5 donation to help.
Youth Group on Sunday, December 5. Weather pending, we’ll meet in the backyard for youth group activities. Stay tuned for more information. No youth group on Sunday, November 29th— Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, December 18—Youth Group Christmas Party. Instead of youth group on December 13, join us for a night of ice skating and more for our 2020 youth group Christmas Party! We’ll meet at Crown Center at 4:30 p.m. to ice skate! We will tentatively get dinner and do a gift exchange outside at Crown Center afterwards; details TBD. RSVP now!
Lots more information about Youth Ministries happenings HERE. Sign up for email and/or texting updates.
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WARMTH PACKS FOR MICAH MINISTRY
Support Micah Ministry and its clients by donating items or dollars for Christmas warmth packs. In previous years we have assembled hygiene socks, but warmth packs more appropriately meet the needs of people seeking support from Micah today.
Each pack will contain:
- Hoodie (pullover or zipper but must be a hoodie, men’s sizes XL or XXL, new or gently used)
- Warm, thick socks (new)
- Warm gloves (new or gently used)
- Hand warmer packets 2-3 (new)
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If you would like to create packs we ask you to email your commitment to Jackie Cunningham or call Lisa Tang in the church office at 816-333-4917 so we can monitor totals. Monetary donations can be made by clicking here and selecting Micah Ministries, or mailing a check to the church noting Micah Ministries.
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PUMPKIN PIES FOR MICAH'S THANKSGIVING |
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Metro Mission Team volunteers delivered 40 pies to Independence Boulevard Christian Church on Monday, and another team sliced and packaged 400 pieces to be distributed at the Thanksgiving meal for Micah Ministries. Thanks to the congregation and volunteers for making sharing some holiday cheer possible! Darrell and Sharon Cantrell at Micah shared that their guests were thrilled; some of them shared that they never get Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving, so a welcome treat indeed. |
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
IN SYMPATHY. Our prayers and condolences are with the families and friends of:
Caroline French died Nov. 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, William.
MEMORIAL GIFTS HONORING LOVED ONES ones are placed into the Church’s Endowment Funds, which are used to support the church now and into the future. Gifts have recently been given in memory of:
Marjorie Vogel
By Virgie Bancroft
Linda Nixon
By Mike and Lori Wachter
Herb Liverett
By Pat Martin
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CONSIDER A YEAR-END FINANCIAL GIFT |
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During this season of giving, we are grateful for your ongoing generosity and invite you to consider making a year-end financial gift to the church. You may mail your gift to the church, or email Finance Director Rachel Clement f or more information.
Thank you for all of the ways you support the ministries and mission of Country Club Christian Church.
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