CLC News and Events

THRIVE! CLASS IS TONIGHT!

2012-01-25T15:37:00.001-05:00

Are you a new believer or just getting yourself back on track with God and wondering what your next step should be? These series of three classes are designed to help you get rooted in your walk with God by learning to apply Christian principles in everyday life. God’s intention is for us not to just survive but to THRIVE! in life. Make this your best year yet! DIG IN and get GROWING in 2012 by attending all three THRIVE! classes. Classes will meet at Panera Bread on Mon. nights from 6:30—8:30 pm (no child care available). Sign up at Info Hub on Sundays!

Jan. 30 ~ Class 1 Discovering New Life in Christ & Cultivating Your Spiritual Life
Feb. 27 ~ Class 2 Nurturing Your Family & Developing Financial Wisdom
Mar. 26 ~ Class 3 Growing Healthy & Maturing in Relationships

WELCOME WARREN GRYSTAR OGLE!!

2012-01-23T14:05:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Pastor Ben and Amanda Ogle on the birth of their first son, WARREN GRYSTAR OGLE. Warren was born on Monday, January 23rd at 12:42 pm weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 inches long!!

Congratulations to the proud new parents, Pastor Ben and Amanda and also the proud new grandparents, Pastors Steve and Mamie!!

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST

2012-01-20T11:11:00.003-05:00

Ladies, thank you for joining us today for breakfast!

We had a great time of fellowship!

Below is a picture from the gathering at King's in January!

SET UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

2012-01-18T14:32:00.000-05:00

Every Sunday morning we meet at 8 am to help set up for church! Additional hands and willing hearts are always welcome!

Requirements are: start time of 8 am and ability to lift, move and carry bins and other equipment.

Please contact Tony DiDonato with any questions or just show up!

Thank you for serving!

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

2012-01-17T08:33:00.000-05:00

TAKE THE 2012 CHALLENGE:

Join the challenge to attend service every Sunday in 2012! Come expecting to hear from God and make a commitment to obey what you hear! At the end of the one year, Pastors Steve and Mamie would love to hear your testimony of what God has done in your life as a result of your decision to be faithful in attendance.

COMMIT TO GROW IN 2012!

Challenge yourself to re-read each week's Sunday message outline throughout the week. Look up the scriptures that are on it and write down what God speaks to your heart. Then obey what He is speaking to your heart.

There are sermon outline notebooks for sale at the Resource Table to hold the outlines for only $7. There are also blank note paper and divider tabs. Determine to GROW this year!

For a free on-line bible reading program, check out http://www.biblegateway.com/.

ALTAR WORKER TRAINING IS THIS SATURDAY!

2012-01-10T17:53:00.000-05:00

The next session is on:
THIS Sat., February 4th
6:30 - 8 pm
YMCA, Trustees' Room

Training sessions are open for anyone to attend for personal growth, but mandatory for all current members of the team or anyone interested in becoming an altar worker. See Kevin Riordan with any questions.

Future Training Date:
Fri., March 2nd from 7 - 8:30 pm/YMCA

COME TO CHURCH EXPECTING!

2011-12-20T18:25:00.004-05:00

LAUNDROMAT MINISTRY

2011-12-15T22:50:00.000-05:00

NEXT OUTING:
SUNDAY, FEB. 26th

Every month we go into our local Butler Laundromats and bless people by paying for their laundry. Quarters can be donated at the Info Hub or monies designated on an offering envelope any week. May God bless you and thank you for being a blessing and sowing into this ministry. To go with the team in February, see Kevin Riordan. Thank you to all who faithfully sow their time and money into this ministry.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

2011-12-06T08:59:00.010-05:00

Below are the songs that we worshipped God to on Sun., Jan. 22nd!

Overtaken
For Who You Are by Hillsong
Let Us Adore by Hillsong
This is Our God by Hillsong

Below is a song that we will worship to on Sunday, January 29th!

OUR DAILY BREAD

2011-12-04T16:01:00.000-05:00

Pick up a free copy of the new daily devotional
"Our Daily Bread" at the Resource Table! Whether you are starting your day off right or making a new tradition for your family - these little quarterly books will be a blessing to you and your family.

Donations are accepted to cover the cost.

CLC MEMBERSHIP CLASS

2011-11-20T20:30:00.000-05:00

SUNDAY, FEB. 26th

3:00 pm

YMCA, Phillips' Hall A

Sign up at the Info Hub to attend and pick up a membership application. Please return all completed applications to the Info Hub by Sunday, Feb. 19th! No childcare available.

WATER BAPTISM!

2011-11-15T12:22:00.004-05:00

SUNDAY, FEB. 26TH
5 - 5:45 PM
YMCA, McLaughlin Pool

If you have never been water baptized after becoming a believer, we encourage you to sign up and then come to be baptized in the warm water pool at the YMCA.

A common "Questions and Answers" sheet can be found at the Info Hub on Sundays or downloaded here.

MEN'S BREAKFAST

2011-10-30T15:11:00.001-04:00

All men are invited to bring a friend and join us for breakfast!

Saturday, Feb. 11
Location: KING'S
8:30 am

2012 Men's Gatherings:
Apr. 14, June 9, Aug. 11, Oct. 13 and Dec. 8

See Jason Brewer with any questions.

MEET THE PASTORS

2011-10-20T09:21:00.000-04:00

Sunday, Feb. 19th
440 W. Pearl Street
5:00 - 6:30 pm

New to CLC? Come to share some pizza and personally meet Pastors Steve and Mamie in their home. This is an opportunity to get to know them, hear about the vision of the church and ask any questions you may have. Sign up on Sunday to attend starting in February!

FOOD BANK COLLECTION DAY

2011-10-10T19:23:00.003-04:00

SUNDAY, MARCH 25th, BRING PASTA & SAUCE TO CHURCH WITH YOU!

Quarterly, as a church, we donate to St. Vincent De Paul's Food Bank. There are two ways to participate. Bring the designated items on the "Big Collection Sunday" - or you can donate funds on an offering envelope any week and CLC will purchase items to donate.

Thank you for helping us REACH OUT and be a blessing to our city!!

2012 Collection Dates:

June 24 (Paper Products)
September 30 (Pasta & Sauce)
December 9 (Paper Products)

UPCOMING HOSPITALITY THEMES

2011-09-12T19:25:00.025-04:00

JANUARY THEMES:
Jan. 29 Chips and Dips

Thank you to everyone who helps with the Hospitality Ministry.

If you are bringing an item for the table and didn't sign up, or would like to join the hospitality team, please contact Sonya and Dan Durkacs!

WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING

2011-08-31T08:00:00.000-04:00

Please join Pastors Steve and Mamie onTuesday, January 31st or any Tuesday to pray from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at 440 W. Pearl Street. Hope to see you there!

Prayer matters!

INVITE SOMEONE TO CHURCH!

2011-08-10T09:56:00.000-04:00

If God has made a difference and changed your life,

invite someone to church!

Pick up an invite card and invite someone to church every week!

BUILDING FUND OFFERING

2011-08-01T15:22:00.000-04:00

We take a building fund offering the last Sunday of every month. The next Building Fund Offering will be SUNDAY, FEB. 26th. Thank you for praying and following God as He leads you to give. May God bless you abundantly for sowing into Community Life Church.

COMMUNION

2011-07-30T08:28:00.000-04:00

We will next observe Communion Sunday, Feb. 26th.
Luke 22:19-20 NASB
19And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 20 And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

THE KIDZ GREAT EGGAVENTURE 2012

2011-07-01T10:47:00.000-04:00

SATURDAY, APRIL 7th!
WATCH FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO HELP!

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER

2011-06-20T11:01:00.000-04:00

SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:45 - 10:15 AM

If you would like to join us to pray for our Sunday service, simply come any Sunday ready to pray at 9:45 am. See Kevin Riordan with questions.

Upcoming Events - Watch for Details!

2011-06-15T19:26:00.061-04:00

Jan. 29 Building Fund Offering
Jan. 30 THRIVE! Class # 1/Panera Bread/6:30—8:30 pm/Sign up!
Jan. 31 Weekly Prayer Meeting/1:30—2:30 pm/440 W. Pearl Street

Read more »

MEN'S CONFERENCE IN MARCH!

2011-06-14T19:19:00.004-04:00

Details to come!

THE REALITY TOUR DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM!

2011-06-13T06:05:00.001-04:00

The Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program is held at 6 pm at the Butler YWCA (120 W. Cunningham Street) on the 2nd Monday of every month. This 3 hour interactive program gives families the tools needed to reduce the risk of substance abuse and includes the following: Peer Pressure Skit, Emergency Room / Overdose, Funeral Scene, Arrest / Prison and Surveys.  This award winning program has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally!

The program is for youth age 10 and older accompanied by a parent.  For more information or to register  go to http://www.realitytour.org/ and download a registration form. The cost is $5 per child and $5 per adult.

For questions, please email CarolGreen@candleinc.org or call 724-679-6612.

Future Dates:
2012:  January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11

SAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS!

2011-05-15T13:37:00.000-04:00

We are asking for your used Christmas cards to use for a project for next Christmas!

Here is how it works! Cut off the front (“pretty”) part of the card and throw the other part away. Bring your cards to church on Sunday and put them in Natalie Wall's mailbox or turn them into the Resource Table.

See Natalie Wall with any questions!

LAUNDROMAT MINISTRY MEETING

2011-05-01T21:11:00.000-04:00

Thanks for everyone who came out to the Laundromat Ministry meeting!

FUN AT THE ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC!

2011-05-01T13:52:00.000-04:00

We had such a wonderful time at the church picnic!

Thank you to Sally Minich for heading up this event and making it fun as always. Thank you to all of the set-up and clean-up helpers too!

Below are some pictures from this year's "sports" themed event!

GOD'S HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

2011-04-01T15:30:00.000-04:00

101 THINGS GOD SAID
IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT!

Click here to download and print the handout from the Sunday message series called "God's Health Care Coverage". Knowing what God's Word says helps us to know that it is God's will to heal us. Remember, it makes little difference what others say about it - what did God say in His Word about it?

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

2010-12-13T14:10:00.000-05:00

We had a great time Christmas caroling and spreading some holiday cheer at the V.A. Hosptial!

Thanks to everyone who came out and sang!

COFFEE BAR AREA!

2010-10-16T11:35:00.000-04:00

Come early and hang out in the coffee bar which serves premium coffee on Sunday mornings. We encourage everyone to invite a friend and come early for a fresh brewed cup of java!

HELPS MINISTRY BANQUET!

2010-09-20T14:12:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all the volunteers who serve God and others at CLC! Thank you to Sally Minich and her team for putting on such a fun event for us to come out and fellowship! Below are some pictures from this year's banquet.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!

2010-06-17T16:26:00.000-04:00

Together we sent over 127 shoeboxes to the Samaritan's Purse project called "Operation Christmas Child"!

May God Bless you and your family for REACHING OUT to our hurting world and sharing not only HIs love and kindness, but more importantly the Gospel this Christmas!

MEN'S EVENT: FLAG FOOTBALL

2010-06-10T19:56:00.000-04:00

Thanks for all the guys who came out today to play flag football! We had a blast! Below are some pictures from the outing!

HEARTS AND HANDS HELPS MINISTRY WORKSHOP!

2010-05-15T15:03:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all of the CLC Volunteers who attended this renewing, refreshing and encouraging workshop! Thank you also to everyone who helped set up and clean up!

If you were not able to attend, the 3 separate teachings can be ordered at the Resource Table for only $3.