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What’s Happening at Christ Community Church
Midweek Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. Online via Zoom Men of Adventure Life Group Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Kirby Keller Home Ladies Life Group Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Student Lounge Church Family Luncheon Sunday, February 12 at 12:15 p.m. Zinn Commons Baptismal Service Sunday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. StoneRidge Poplar Run Retirement Living Ministry Council Meeting Monday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. Zinn Commons and Online via Zoom Ministry Leader Reports Due Sunday, February 26...
Worship Schedule for Christmas and New Year’s Day
This is one of those years where Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday. For many people, that raises the question as to what our holiday worship schedule will be. Christ Community Church will hold a 1-hour worship service on each day. On Christmas morning, there will also be a special story time for the children. Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Worship 1-Hour Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School Classes Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day Worship 1-Hour Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School Classes
Christmas Eve 2022 at Christ Community Church
The Christmas Eve candlelight service at Christ Community Church is one of the highlights of our church year. Our theme this year is “The Best Headline Ever” from 1 Timothy 1:15-17. The service will be held at 7:00 p.m. and will feature traditional Christmas carols, brass, an inspiring message, and the lighting of candles during “Silent Night.” Plates for a benevolence offering will be available at the back of the sanctuary to help needy families in our community. Invite a friend to come find hope and encouragement in the good news of Jesus Christ at Christ...
Advent 2022 at Christ Community Church
Many believers know that the season of Advent serves as the great anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to Christmas. That’s only part of the story. Advent also anticipates the second coming of Christ in power and great glory at the end of the age. Indeed, the word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” which is a translation of the Greek word parousia, often used in the New Testament to refer to Christ’s return. Believers today anticipate both comings! Our 2022 Advent series is called Anticipation and...
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to Be Collected Sunday, November 20
Christ Community Church will be participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. Boxes and brochures are available in the narthex. Collection date will be Sunday, November 20. What is Operation Christmas Child? The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the shoebox is the first gift they ever receive. Process Anyone can pack a shoebox....
Trunk or Treat Outreach Set for Saturday, October 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Christ Community Church will be joining with Zion United Methodist in Myerstown to host our annual Trunk or Treat outreach on Saturday, October 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the student parking lot of Evangelical Seminary (enter from Park Avenue). Decorate your trunk and fill it with candy, goodies, and prizes—which we will be collecting at church in the weeks leading up to October 30. (We can help you decorate your vehicle, if needed.) For children with food concerns, there will be gluten-free, dye-free, peanut-free, and sugar-free options, in...
Summer Worship Service & Picnic at Pine Acres Set for July 17
Christ Community Church will be holding its annual Summer Worship Service & Picnic at Pine Acres Park on Sunday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. Do note that there will be no Sunday school or worship service in Myerstown that day. Our guest missionary speaker will be Lisa Hosler from Align Life Ministries. In conjunction with this year’s picnic, we will be holding a “baby shower” for Align, collecting several items that their ministry will put to good use. Please see the shower announcement here. Food and drinks will be provided. There is a sign-up sheet and directions in...
Baby Shower for Align Life Ministry: Items Due Sunday, July 17
Christ Community Church will be holding a “baby shower” for Align Life Ministries this summer, collecting several items their ministry can put to good use. Their most needed items right now include: ⋅ Baby wipes ⋅ Infant carriers ⋅ Baby carriers ⋅ Sippee cups ⋅ Mr. Browns Bottles ⋅ Toddler eating utensils ⋅ Nursing pads ⋅ Socks for toddlers ⋅ Formula: Similac Advance and Sensitive ⋅ Formula: All kinds of Enfamil ⋅ Diapers: sizes 3–7 and Pull-Ups ⋅ Diaper bags: especially the back pack kind Donated items may be placed in the Pack ’n Play in the church narthex or...
Holy Week 2022 Schedule Announced
Christ Community Church has a variety of activities and services planned for Holy Week 2022. Transportation will be provided on Thursday and Friday for anyone who needs it, especially those who may be reluctant to drive at night. Simply email Pastor Tim if you would like a ride, and he will help arrange for it. Holy Week can be one of the most significant times of a church’s worship year. During these special days, we clear our calendar to focus exclusively on the events of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection, which are at the very heart of our Christian...
Easter Egg Hunt Set for Sunday, April 10
Christ Community Church will be hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 10 at 12 noon. The event will be held on the lower parking lot of Evangelical Seminary, 121 South College Street, Myerstown, PA 17067. Children ages 3-11 years old may participate. Pre-registration is necessary by calling (717) 866-5353 or contacting the church office using the contact form here. In the event of rain, we will host a “drive-through” egg hunt, where participants may pick up their candy by driving past the tent on campus. Easter Egg Hunt Flyer to Print
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