VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

TRUE NORTH: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
June 16-19, 2025 from 6:00-7:45 pm
Pointing kids to Jesus, a Faithful Friend We Can Always Trust.
This year’s VBS will guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North! Each day at True North VBS, kids trek into field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible truths and truly immerse kids in unforgettable life-changing faith formation.
 
Each day children will explore God’s Word with Sticky Scripture, taking God's Word from their head to their heart. They will engage with Wild Bible Adventures, experiencing the actions and emotions of Bible stories that use all 5 of their senses to take faith deeper. And they will explore God’s creativity firsthand at Imagination Station, a wilderness of sciency wows! There are fun games, energetic and inspiring singing, and tasty “tundra” treats. You definitely want kids you know to be a part of this, so give them one of the VBS flyers located on the entryway table and invite them now.
 

Sunday Morning Adult &
Children's Bible Studies

​10:00 am

This year, join Bible study with a group of people who are eager to grow in their walk with the Lord by understanding the Bible’s message better. Free study guides provided for the adult class. Children and youth have their own classes geared toward their specific needs and understanding. These Bible studies are led by Craig Smith, Shelley Gilpin, and Tyler Barlage.

 Wednesday Adult ​Bible Study
& Kingdom Kids (K-5th)

6:00 pm

Adult Bible Study
The new school year is a great time to get back on track with your study of God’s Word. Midweek Bible study and prayer with a community of believers will help you thrive in your journey as a follower of Jesus. Take the journey to embrace discipleship and grow as a servant of Jesus by getting involved. Classes for the adults are facilitated and taught by Carol Clifford, Marilyn Horning, Marie Wood, and Tyler Barlage.

Kingdom Kids
(K-5th Grades)
Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 pm
​Our Goal: to come alongside families and help lead kids closer to Jesus.
Hey Parents & Grandparents! Don’t let your kiddos miss out on an exciting opportunity every Wednesday evening at Community Christian Church!  Our gatherings will be a safe place where youth can build friendships with each other and God. There will be games, snacks, crafts and most importantly, diving into our Bibles!  Any questions, see Shelley.

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Journey!
(Middle & Sr High Youth Group)

Sunday's from 5-6:15 pm
Meet at the Church Building 
 
Our Goal: to help middle and high schoolers develop a faith of their own.
Hey students! We have some exciting things planned for this Fall! A new name (Journey), a new room (remodeled downstairs just for you) and a new study series, Ephesians 6:10-18, putting on the Whole Armor of God. You won’t want to miss out on the games, snacks, friendships and study as we learn more on developing our own relationship with Jesus! See you there!
 

Secret Sisters

Tuesday, May 20
​6:30 pm at the Church
 
The women’s group gathers to build friendships and to celebrate the special moments of each other’s lives. They also make crafts and projects together. All women, young or mature, are welcome to join in.
 

Band of Brothers

Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm at Arby's
 
Men are reading a book by Tony Dungy called Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life, (read chapters 13-16) and will discuss that as well as enjoy friendship and pray together. All men, young or old, are invited to join in.
 

Hazel Findlay

Sunday, July 13
​3 pm (meet in entryway at 2:40)
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This special time of worship lasts for a half-hour and is a meaningful time of worship, prayer, and fellowship with the residents of HFM. If you have a musical skill to share, would like to lead in prayer, read a passage of Scripture, or simply show Christ’s love through visiting and caring, let Tyler know. This time is one of the ways that Community Christian serves our community.
 

END OF SCHOOL YEAR COOKOUT

June 1st: Journey (6th-12th Grade)
June 8th: Kingdom Kids (K-5th Grade)
Where? At Shelley’s (at Rock Lake Christian Assembly)
Join us for a cookout at Shelley’s place followed by a tour of the camp, games and a Carpet Ball Tournament! Wear play clothes. See Shelley for a permission slip. We will meet up with the parents/grandparents back at the church building by 4:30 pm.
 

Missions Rock! Sunday - May 25

Here are updates from the three missions we work with. Thank you for making a difference to His House Campus Ministry, Great Lakes Christian College, and Rock Lake Christian Assembly, and all of the people they influence for the cause of Christ.

His House Christian Fellowship (www.hhcf.org): Hundreds of thousands of students in Michigan don’t know Jesus. You can help change their lives forever. Grayson is one of those students. Right now, he’s sitting in his dorm room, feeling alone—scrolling through social media, playing video games, and wondering what the point is of doing his homework that he’s already put off for three nights. He’s trying to ignore the nagging question: Does anyone really care about me? Grayson is lost without Jesus. He has no real purpose, no lasting hope. And if no one shares the Good News with him, he will spend eternity alone. This is why His House is so passionate about meeting the unique needs of university students. They are away from home for the first time and making their own decisions about their career, their spouse, and their eternal destiny during their brief college years.  His House wants Jesus to be the most important factor in every one of those decisions.

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Great Lakes Christian College (www.glcc.edu): GLCC is an institution of higher education affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. It seeks to glorify God by preparing students to be servant-leaders in the church and world. They have recently announced their new Master of Arts in Practical Theology degree program, designed for real life and ministry. Their Practical Theology program merges deep theological study with practical application for effective ministry. Students will get the flexibility of online learning and live sessions with professors and fellow students. This degree is affordable and accessible, and it is ideal for church and ministry leaders, Christians exploring a call to vocational ministry, and graduates seeking to deepen their theological training. Led by Drs. John Nugent, Paul Kissling, Ron Peters, Sam Long, Esther Hetrick, and Brian Baldwin, this Masters level study will help students grow in faith, lead with confidence, and serve with purpose. See the website for more details.

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Rock Lake Christian Assembly (www.rlca.org): Get your children and youth signed up for a week of Christian camp this summer. Our church will pay the full cost for those affiliated with CCC’s ministry to attend a week of camp. Pam St. Louis, the Food Service Manager at RLCA, noted that volunteers are a HUGE part of the camp’s summer ministry, and if you have any interest in helping prepare and serve meals or clean up afterwards, you can contact the camp office (989.268.5377) and get plugged in. She typically needs help in the evenings (Sun-Thur from 5:00-7:00) and some Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-2:00. Also keep in mind that CCC is participating in “Pack the Pantry” by providing food donations. See the flyer on the back wall of the worship area to contribute. This helps their budget SO MUCH in the summer and is such an incredible blessing to their ministry.
 


 



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