People With A Vision!

Sunday's message will be entitled, People With A Vision! About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the people tried to impeach their town government because they thought it was a waste of public funds to build a road five miles westward into a wilderness. Who needed to go there anyway? Here were people who had the vision to see three thousand miles across an ocean and overcome great hardships to get there. But in just a few years they were not able to see even five miles out of town. They had lost their pioneering vision. With a clear vision of what we can become in Christ, no ocean of difficulty is too great. Without it, we rarely move beyond our current boundaries.

Outreach Ministry

The CCC Outreach Ministry Team distributed 232 Gospel packets to the Lynnhaven and Summerfield subdivisions. Special thanks to Dot Hicks, Faye Smith, Harold Terry, Brenda Ikner, Ken & Becca Pinkerton and Pamela Martin for their untiring effort. Pastor Ron spent the morning serving as shuttle driver and route coordinator. We pray that many souls will find a deep and enduring relationship with Christ from this team's effort. Next month we plan to target 2 apartment complexes.

Peacemakers

Tonight's Adult Bible study deals with the subject of Peacemakers from Matthew 5:9.
The idea of peace dominates the Bible. There are four hundred references to peace in the Bible. It opens with peace in the Garden of Eden and closes with peace in the new heavens and new earth. In fact, a study of redemptive history could be made from the standpoint of peace. Man’s sin interrupted our peace with God. At the cross, Christ became our peace. Because Jesus has provided peace, there can be peace in the heart of one who comes to know Him. One day, Jesus will come again and will establish an eternal kingdom of peace.

Living By Grace

Sunday's message was entitled, Living By Grace. The Sermon was based on Paul's writings in 2 Timothy 2: 1 - 13.

I can remember the exact moment when I first realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday. It wasn’t when I finally moved out from home at 25 and got married. I first realized I was an adult when I was 28 years old, and I still remember the day. It happened on Father’s Day, June 17, 1984 when I held my newborn son in my arms. As I looked at that helpless little baby, I realized that there was no turning back, that I was responsible for this life. For the first time I realized that I was totally responsible for another person’s life. My life would never be the same again. Every risk I took, every impulsive decision I made, every unwise dollar I spent would effect this little person’s life.

As Paul reflects back on his own life and the legacy he’s leaving, he gives young Timothy some important advice about how to live a life that’s built to last.

1. Find Strength (2 Tim 2:1)

2. Multiply Your Influence (2 Tim 2:2)

3. Be Willing to Pay the Price (2 Tim 2:3-7)

4. Center Your Life In Christ (2 Tim 2:8-10)

5. Don’t Give Up (2 Tim 2:11-13)

If you want to build a relationship with God that will last you must Live By His Grace everyday.

The CARE Package Food Pantry distributed food to 95 families this past Saturday morning. There were 27 new families who came for assistance. We ask that you join us in prayer for these families that God will bless them and raise them up. Many of the families have recently lost their jobs. We believe that God can provide great things for them and re-establish their employment opportunities.

A special thanks to everyone who has contributed to this ministry. Our Easter offering was almost $450.00.

Before & After Pictures!

After Pictures

Bedroom Renovations Completed!

Thank the Lord for His grace and strength in helping us finish our last renovation project.

Matt Rose

Matt Rose will be our guest speaker this coming Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. We are looking forward to a great time of worship and ministry in the Word of God. Join us at we celebrate Jesus Christ together.

Food Pantry Distribution Saturday!

The CARE Package Food Pantry will distribute food this coming Saturday from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. If you would like to volunteer your time please be at the church at 7:30 a.m.

West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Pastor Ron had the privilige of attending the West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast with Harold Terry and Jerry Wright. We were guest of the Tuscaloosa Credit Union. The special speaker for the event was Fox News anchor Brit Hume. It was a very inspiring morning as the presence of the Lord filled the room.

Easter Sunday

CCC experienced a great Easter Sunday Celebration. Approximately 160 people were in attendance. The Praise Team presented a mini-musical entilted, Jesus Is Alive, and the Drama Team (Revived) performed Behold the Lamb. It was a great day that was filled with the presence of God. Special thanks to James, Tyler, Martin, Jonathan and Billy for presenting the Crucifixion Scene early Sunday morning. Several people stopped by to take pictures, talk and pray.

Happy Easter!

May the resurrected Savior bring new life and light to your path. We, at CCC, wish you the happiest Easter holiday. Today's sermon is found in Philippians 2: 5 - 11:

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to tht eglory of God the Father.

This morning's message is entitled, He Willingly! Because He willingly laid down His life, we have full assurance of salvation today. His sacrifice on the cross was the instrument of redemption for all mankind. It stands as a testimony, today, of the wondrous beauty of God's grace.

The great Charles Spurgeon use to advise young ministers in this manner: No matter what text you take immediately cut cross the country to the cross and begin there. The cross is the strength of the minister and I would not be without it for the world. I would feel like a soldier without his weapons or a laborer without his tools; like an artist without a pencil or a pilot without a compass. let others preach the law and preach morality; let others preach about sacrament and preach the church --- BUT GIVE ME THE CROSS. Let me preach the cross, let me glory in the cross. This is the only lever that has ever turned the world upside down and made men forsake their sins.

Easter Egg Hunt Brings Record Crowd!

173 people were in attendance for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The children had a great time coloring and hunting eggs. Special thanks to Teresa Crawford and her staff for putting together a great event. Close to 40 teenagers helped hide eggs and then participated in a scavenger hunt. It was a tremendous day at CCC!

Good Friday Easter Scene

CCC celebrated Good Friday with a modern-day crucifixion scene. Special thanks to James Warren, Martin Bastille and Gary Warren for presenting the Gospel message in visual form. They spent an hour and a half on the cross as people made their way home from work. Several cars stopped to observe the depiction of Christ's Passion.

The CARE Package

The CARE Package Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday, April 18th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. If you would like to help with the distribution, please be at the church at 7:30 a.m. The CARE Package Team will be bagging groceries this coming Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. Please help us by volunteering your time.

If you would like to donate to the Food Pantry ministry you may contact us: (205) 553 - 9413.

Softball Practice

Softball practice will take place, today, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Middle School softball field. The first game will be Tuesday evening, April 14th. The time of the game will be announced this week. Come out and support your church team. You'll have loads of fun.

If My People

Tonight's Bible study will continue the theme, If My People! There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous cherry tree. He has already made his smug admission that he did it -- after all, he "cannot tell a lie." But his father is standing there exasperated saying, "All right, so you admit it! You always admit it! The question is, when are you going to stop doing it."

God calls for His people to humble themselves, repent of their sins, and turn from wickedness. The end result is that He Will Heal Our Land. It is only as we get control over our desires and refuse to allow our pride to be in control of our lives that we can find strength from God to live for Him. It is only then that we can have peace too.) When I humble myself, I kneel before my Maker allowing Him to do whatever He wants in my life. I come before Him as a weak human who humbly admits that left to myself, I will fall and be destroyed.

Jesus Is Alive Celebration!

CCC will celebrate the Resurrection this coming Sunday morning with a special presentation by the Praise Team entitled, Jesus Is Alive. The newly formed drama team will perform the song, Behold the Lamb and we anticipate a great time of God's manifest presence. The service will conclude with the observance of Communion.

Easter Egg Hunt

CCC's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 11th at 4:00 p.m. There will be special prizes, along with refreshments, served to everyone. Come and join us for this wonderful celebration.

Prayer Request

Former Pastor's wife, Terri Ledbetter, has been in the hospital with artery blockage. Please keep her in your prayers.

Prayers Appreciated!

Pastor Ron would like to extend his appreciation to everyone who prayed for him during his recent illness. The doctors diagnosed it as sinusitis & bronchitis. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.