FROM THE SENIOR MINISTER
Senior Minister, Rev. Carla Aday provides an update on summer worship plans.
IF YOU HAVE YOUR HEALTH (INSURANCE)
By Rev. Joe Walker
Earlier this week one of my friends was scheduled to have major surgery to repair an injury from a serious tumble she’d taken over the weekend. The morning of the surgery the doctor came in and told her the insurance company had not finished approving the procedure so they would have to reschedule it for the middle of next week. 

There was a time when we would have been aghast at such a story. We would have collectively exclaimed, “That’s terrible! Poor thing!” But now I suspect most of just shrug when we hear such tales. For many of us health care and health insurance are bewildering mazes with piles of undecipherable approvals and invoices. We just accept that. Read more HERE .
IN WORSHIP
NEW SERMON SERIES
Listening for God , Part 2, Trying to Tell Wheat from Weeds, based on Matthew 13:24-30 . Dr. Mike Graves preaching.

Streaming  at 9:01, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Miss last Sunday's service? You can watch it  HERE.  
TEPRING CROCKER AND JAYSON PARKER TAKE LEADERSHIP ROLES
Tepring Crocker will serve as chair of the Congregational Board for the 2020-2021 church year. Tepring has been a member for 20 years, having originally been drawn to Country Club Christian Church for its music and choral program, and its message that appeals to both head and heart. She has previously served as an elder, on the board since 2017, on the communications ministry team, as community camp lay leader, and orffestra director. Read more HERE .

Jayson Parker will chair the elders for the 2020-2021 church year. Jayson has been a member of the church since 2006 and has served many leadership roles, including as an elder, on the congregational board, as a leader for YaWhose young adult group, and on the Celebration Dinner and Auction planning team.  Read more HERE .
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
BACKYARD BASH. Check out these opportunities for fellowship and spiritual formation on Wed., July 22:
  • BACKYARD GAMES. Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner at 6:00 p.m. After dinner, we'll play a variety of family friendly yard games and finish the evening with an ice cream treat.
  • "WHAT KIND OF WOSHIP DOES GOD WANT?" WITH DR. MIKE GRAVES. The "worship wars" is what someone labeled the friction between those preferring traditional worship and hymns as opposed to contemporary worship and songs better known as choruses. Those wars aren't nearly as hotly contested these days, but it raises a good question, the title of this presentation. Together, we'll look at what the Bible says about worship, which may come as a complete surprise to many. And we'll also consider some theological principles about worship and what worship is supposed to actually accomplish. Join this class via Zoom on July 22 at 8:00 p.m. HERE..
ROOTS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Roots provides opportunities for adults in their 20s and 30s to connect, learn, grow spiritually, and make a change in our city through service-learning projects. Join us Sun., Aug. 9 for a cook out in the church backyard from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for our fall 2020 kickoff event. We’ll grill out and spend some time together (while practicing social distance) in the church backyard. Please bring a lawn chair. Questions? Email Tyler Heston.

COLLEGE-AGED SOCIAL
All college-aged folk who are home for the summer are invited to a socially distanced social at the church on Thurs., July 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. We’ll stick to 6’ apart and wear our masks for a chance to be together without unnecessary risk. Join us in the church backyard for (free!) dinner, a chance to connect and catch up, and doing a to-be-announced service project supporting one of our mission partners. RSVP to Tyler by Mon., July 27, with any dietary restrictions so that we can order individual
dinners in advance.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
 MEDICAID EXPANSION CONVERSATION
Missouri and Kansas are facing decisions about Medicaid expansion. Explore the issues surrounding Medicaid in a conversation with Rev. Joe Walker and Dr. Bridget McCandless, retired CEO of the Health Forward Foundation, on Mon., July 20, 7:00-7:30 p.m. via video conference. Participants will learn about the costs and benefits of potential Medicaid expansion. Everyone welcome. Free. Advance registration is required to receive the video conference invitation. Send an email to  J o e Walker . For information: 816-381-9249.
UPDATES

BIBLE AND ART TOUR OF ITALY RESCHEDULED TO FALL 2021
The Bible and Art Tour of Italy, originally scheduled for Spring of 2021, has been postponed to fall, (tentatively Sept. 6-16. As a result, there are a few remaining spaces on this tour for those who might like to attend. Click HERE for more information.

2021 CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CAMP
July 17-24, 2021
Registration is open now. More information  HERE .  Register  HERE .  We anticipate there being a waitlist for 2021 so register early!
METRO MISSION UPDATE
THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
A volunteer at Micah Ministry wears a shirt saying, “The church has left the building.”  Truly the current way for all of us and CCCC is no different. Although we cannot worship in person each week many church members continue to support our community organizations in this critical time.  Several of the mission partners being supported with CCCC volunteers and funding are focused on providing food and meals:
Micah Ministry serving to-go meals on Monday evenings and hosting Care Beyond the Boulevard for mobile healthcare visits.
CrossLines serving to-go taco salad and helping with bagged meal, Grace United Community Ministry serving Saturday meals to-go, Della Lamb Community Services food distribution through emergency services. These are just a few places volunteers are serving. We are grateful for continued financial support which enables CCCC to support community organizations.  

For more about how to connect with Metro Mission opportunities, contact Catherine Stark-Corn.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

We had another fun night at Backyard Bash this week with our second annual Ward Parkway Regatta! Catch up with what's happening with Children and Families Ministries HERE.
YOUTH

Service Learning Week for middle and high schoolers is next week, July 19-24, and it's not too late to sign up! More information on that, and other Youth Ministries happenings, HERE.
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Thank you to all who have participated in the 2020-2021 stewardship campaign. As of July 14, 2020 we have received 249 pledge cards, including 116 increased pledges and 20 new first-time pledges. To date we have received pledges totaling $1,038,157 in giving estimates for the fiscal year 2020-2021. 

If you have not already turned in your pledge card, it is not too late to do so. You may make your   make your pledge securely online using the buttons below or email your pledge to  Rachel Clement, Director of Finance  (816-381- 9256) . Thank you.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
We are grateful for your continued financial support, which is allowing the church to continue to serve in ministry with you through these uncertain times. If you would like to share your weekly offering electronically,  please do so at   HERE , or text the word General to 816-484-3399 to give quickly and easily.