FROM THE SENIOR MINISTER: Wholeness |
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In her book Making All Things New Ilia Delio points out that we like the concept of wholeness. We buy groceries at “Whole Foods.” Some of us have tried the “Whole 30” diet. We try to do a “whole body workout” and we increasingly rely on holistic medicine. And Augustine, a key thinker who shaped Christianity said, “ You have made us for wholeness, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until we rest in thee.”
I was startled by this because it seems to me that we live lives that are segmented and fragmented. We sometimes proudly compartmentalize our affairs and exclaim “well that is business but this is theology.” Or we draw an imaginary line to divide the heart and defend a decision by saying, “well that is politics but this is faith.” But if wholeness is our goal, can we really separate life into neat file folders? Our calendars divide our activities into a grid: exercise, chores, family time, work, travel, leisure, church. We try to get in so many steps a day to make Fitbit happy. But if we value wholeness, then every step we take reflects the wholeness of God’s presence enveloping our lives. No file folder is devoid of God’s holiness.
For the last several days, I have spent most of my time pouring over the Bible and books of theology as a way of planning ahead for the next six months of sermons and worship at the church. It is a very intellectual process. But this morning I became stuck. Too many scriptures. Too many ideas. So I put down the ipad, shut down the computer and set out on a long walk. About an hour into the walk I sat down on a log in the woods and sketched out the series I had been stuck on. Wholeness. Sometimes the body knows what the mind does not. We are whole people: mind, body, spirit. So sitting at a kids baseball game can be theology and meditating in church can be politically motivating and resting the mind can awaken the soul to a deeper spirituality .
Author Ilia Delio is both a Catholic nun and a scientist with a deep interest in evolution, physics and neuroscience. She writes, “Modern science, therefore, suggests that we do not invent a whole; rather the whole exists prior to anything else. We are to awaken to the whole we already are and deepen it by becoming more whole and unified through creativity, convergence and consciousness.”
Grace and peace,
Carla
To send a message to Carla, click HERE.
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WORSHIP WITH US
In-person worship at 9:01 a.m. only. Online worship at 9:01, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. or on demand any time. All three in-person worship services resume on Aug. 15.
Click HERE to worship online with us.
Miss last Sunday's worship? Watch it HERE.
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July 25 – Part 3, Stepping Out, based on John 3:1-5. Rev. Joe Walker preaching.
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PARKING ON WARD PARKWAY ENDS AT 11:00 A.M.
Until we resume three in-person worship services on August 15, our parking staff's hours have changed. For those attending the 9:01 outdoor worship service, please move your vehicles from Ward Parkway by 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to park in the Chapel parking lot.
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BACKYARD BASH
RESCHEDULED!
August 4, 5:30 p.m.
Our last June Backyard Bash was rained out so we've rescheduled!
Dinner is build-your-own-bowl (rice, pork, chicken and/or veggies with toppings). $10/person or $35/family,
The Kansas City Disc Dogs will be here! Come see these dogs performing and playing in our yard.
Meet representatives from The Grooming Project. This organization is devoted to helping impoverished families become self-reliant through job training in the high-demand, high-pay trade of pet grooming. The Grooming Project’s education-based approach not only financially empowers single parents in poverty through equipping them with credentials in a competitive market, but it also ensures that they focus on improving their family’s future as a whole through parenting and budgeting classes, mental health support, life skills courses, and other needed medical services coordinated with many local organizations.
No adult class.
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SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 15
IN-PERSON WORSHIP RESUMES & CENTENNIAL BLOCK PARTY
On Sun., Aug. 15, we resume all three in-person worship services, at 9:01 (sanctuary), 10:00 (chapel) and 11:00 a.m. (sanctuary). Sunday School classes will resume for all ages, at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday.
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CENTENNIAL BLOCK PARTY ON THE LAWN
Join us for a day of fun! On the same day we resume in-person worship at 9:01, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., we will begin several months of celebrating our Centennial with a Block Party on the front lawn. Complimentary food, music and fun for all ages! This event is open to the public. Invite friends and family to join us for this special day.
- Picnic lunch – hamburgers, hot dogs and sides
- Ice cream truck
- Live music on the front lawn
- Bounce house, balloon animals, yard games
- In-person worship resumes at 9:01, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CAMP
Seventy campers of all ages gathered in Estes Park, CO, at the YMCA of the Rockies this past week for Christian Community Camp. Camp is a week with members and friends across the generations, filled with hiking, horseback riding, and enjoying the mountain scenery...but also fellowship, community, connection, and love. Each day campers shared in this prayer: Dear loving God, let our community be a space for surrounding all of our experiences with your grace. Our joy, our grief, our hope, our fear; give us curiosity to see that you’re near. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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ELDER/DEACON TRAINING
All new and returning deacons and elders are invited to attend a training session led by Dr. Mike Graves. Sun., July 25, 10:00 a.m. or Tues., July 27, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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REGISTER NOW
MAX DEWEESE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fri., Aug. 27 • Noon
St. Andrews Golf Course
Max turned 100 earlier this year and we are celebrating the church's 100th anniversary, so this event honors both milestones! You don't have to be a pro to enjoy this fun day of golf. Sign up today!
Proceeds support Friends in Service of Heroes and Veterans Community Project. Sign-up individually ($150 per person) or form a team. You can also sponsor a hole for $750. Sign-up and pay online at www.cccckc.org/golf. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dr. Mike Graves at mikeg@cccckc.org. Click HERE to register.
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Collection Connection for July: School Supplies
The Metro Mission Team is collecting school supplies for elementary aged children to benefit our partner organizations. Markers, scissors, glue sticks, #2 pencils, spiral notebooks, backpacks, etc can be brought to church Monday-Friday 9- 5 at the east entrance or dropped off after hours in the collection bin at the east entrance.
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Grace at Work Partnership Day
On Sat. July 17, volunteers from Country Club Christian Church served at Sheffield Place helping landscape their new building. David Hanzlick, Director, Program and Development, thanked volunteers for their hard work. "Sheffield Place greatly appreciates your service on Saturday and all that Country Club does for the families throughout the year. I am very grateful that the garden is now weed-free and the new garden boxes are installed."
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Grant Application Available
The Grants and Special Offerings Program of Country Club Christian Church provides financial support to non-profit organizations and are partners in mission to empower children to learn, eliminate hunger, and assist in moving people from poverty to self- sufficiency. Local non-profits are invited to apply for funding to support programs addressing the stated criteria using this LINK.
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Volunteers Needed at reStart
The local agency supported by CCCC, reStart is experiencing a shortage in kitchen staff and needs some assistance serving over the next few weeks. If anyone is available and interested, see the shift sign up LINK.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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THIRD GRADE BIBLES - SAVE THE DATE
August 15 - Bibles will be presented to 3rd graders during the 11:00 a.m.. worship service. If your child is entering 3rd grade and you did not receive and email from April - please reach out.
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YOUTH
Socials Canceled
The middle school SkyZone and high school pool party scheduled for July 23 have been canceled. Check back for updated details on socials and other youth group events coming soon!
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INFANT DEDICATIONS ON SEPT.19
On Sun., Sept. 19, we will celebrate Books, Babies and Baptisms, with infant dedications, pastors' class baptisms and Centennial children's books available. If you'd like your child dedicated that Sunday, please contact April. Or, if your family is not able to make it to worship on this Sunday we are happy to dedicate your child on a Sunday that works for your family.
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FLOWER MINISTRY BRINGS JOY
Have you ever wondered what happens to the beautiful arrangements of flowers in the chapel and sanctuary after worship, or the displays that are often left following memorial services? A team of Flower Ministry volunteers rearranges large displays into many smaller bouquets in vases, then, with input from Minister of Congregational Care Joe Walker, delivers them to individuals and families who could use a smile or who are celebrating a milestone. Interested in being a part of this team? More hands are always needed. Contact Joe if you'd like to serve in this way. Below, Maureen McGinty and Jo Strickler with arrangements from a recent memorial service.
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