Sunday, December 11, 2016
9:00a & 11:15a Worship Services
What does it mean for the church to live as a RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE?
As we continue our Advent series, "Bring Forth the Light: Living as God’s People in a Season of Waiting," we are examining different characteristics of what we as God’s people are to be embody as we await the day when the true light of Christ will at last extinguish the darkness from this present world.
This week, we will look at how the Christmas story calls us to be a people who reflect the righteousness of God. The word “righteousness” is used all over the Old Testament to describe God and the way in which His people are called to live. In the New Testament, the word “righteousness” takes on new meaning in light of the salvation that Christ has brought to the world. In particular, Paul’s letters (especially Galatians and Romans) reflect that, in Christ, God’s people become “righteous,” not by their own works or efforts but as they come into relationship with Jesus Christ. In other words, the “righteousness” of God speaks of both His power to deliver us from sin as well as the free gift He offers to us in Christ in transforming our lives by His mercy and grace.
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MESSAGE: Living as a RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE
ADVENT SERIES: Bring Forth the Light: Living as God's People in a Season of Waiting
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 A&E Classes
10:15-11am
- Andy Stanley's "Unexpected Christmas" :: Worship Center
- Study of John :: Room 108
- Study of Ephesians :: Multi-purpose Room
- Fight Back with Joy (For Women)* :: Room 202 (classroom to the north of the Worship Center)
- *Books for the women's class ($13) can be picked up at Starting Point.
Sunday School || A&E Classes (All Ages) :: December 2016-February 2017 (PDF)
 All-Church Christmas Caroling
Wed., Dec. 14 :: 6:30p
Come and share the joy of Christmas with our community as we sing carols together as a church! Meet at the church at 6:30p to ride the bus or caravan with us around Clay Center neighborhoods. Then return for a time of connecting over cookies and coffee/cocoa in the Multi-purpose Room. Please bring a plate of cookies to share.
Other details:
- Carol books and locations provided
- We will be caroling outdoors so dress apppropriately!
Contact April or Jana for questions.
 Home Groups
January-May 2017
Be part of what God is doing in & through Home Groups! Groups are available for men, women, & couples.
- Wednesday Nights for Youth & Children: Power Hour (Grades 6-8), Kid's Club (Grades 1-5), Kid's Jam (PreK-K), and Nursery (Ages 0-3) also take place on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8p at the church.
- Get more info about groups:
- Groups begin meeting week of January 18, 2017
- To learn more about Home Groups, CLICK HERE.
- To see a list of Home Groups, CLICK HERE.
Ready to sign up? CLICK HERE.
Announcements, Important Dates, etc.
Christmas Celebrations
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service // Sat., Dec. 24 // 7p // MPR // Nursery available ages 0-3
- Christmas Day Service // Sun., Dec. 25 // ONE Service at 10a // No Sunday School or Children's Church // Nursery available ages 0-3
- New Year's Day // Sun., Jan. 1 // ONE Service at 10a // No Sunday School or Children's Church // Nursery available birth-3 years
- Church offices closed Mon., Dec. 26 & Mon., Jan. 2.
Take the Next Step of Faith
Baptism outwardly symbolizes the inward reality that we have “died” to our old self and have been “raised” to a new life with God. It is a public profession of your faith. If you desire to take the next step in your faith and be baptized on this day, contact the church office at claycentercovenant.com. Please let us know by Fri., Dec. 30.
Mark Your Calendar
- Women's Winter Mini-Retreat // Sat., Jan. 14 // 9a // CCCov // More details coming soon!
- 2R1 Marriage Course // Friday evenings, beginning Feb. 3 // Life's Finer Moments Lodge // More details and registration available soon!
Community Church Camp Committee :: Did you know our community has a committee that helps provide scholarships for our youth to attend any church camp of their choice? Read more about the Community Church Camp Committee here, as well as how you might help with their year-end needs.
 Missionary of the Month
Ben & Caroline Fisher
Ben and Caroline Fisher work with MFI and provide logistical support to the missions, their families and the people of the West Indies in order to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Ben works as a pilot/mechanic for MFI and Caroline manages the home as well as homeschooled their three children Jonas, Lucy and Miles. They are expecting their fourth child soon.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Please be in prayer for Caroline's pregnancy as she nears the last month. She is really uncomfortable and in pain.
- Pray for Ben as he is getting trained to help out as a loader (in addition to pilot/mechanic). This basically involves loading the planes in the correct configurations the day before a flight.
Power Hour :: Resumes Jan. 18, 2017!
All-Church Christmas Caroling :: Wed., Dec. 14 :: 6:30p
Meet at the church at 6:30p to ride the bus or caravan with us and spread Christmas joy all around Clay Center! Carol books and locations provided. We will be caroling outdoors so dress apppropriately! Enjoy cookies & connection time following.
MS Newsletter - Dec 2016/Jan 2017 (PDF)
 All-Church Caroling :: Wed., Dec. 14 :: 6:30p
Meet at the church at 6:30p to ride the bus or caravan with us and spread Christmas joy all around Clay Center! Carol books and locations provided. We will be caroling outdoors so dress apppropriately! Enjoy cookies and connection time following.
Wednesday Nights :: Resumes Jan. 18, 2017!
- Kids Club // Any 1st-5th Grader is invited to come for a lively, fun environment focusing on friendships and living out the Christian life with biblical principles! A large group time with music, skits, fun games and Bible lessons is followed by small group activities, with caring and consistent leaders. Meet in the Fellowship Hall.
 Kids JAM // Kids JAM is a lively, fun environment with activities specific for children who are PreK-Kindergarten. You won't wanna miss what is in store for you on these Wednesday nights! Meet in Rooms 105 & 106.
Children's Ministry Contacts:
Julie Chestnut, Children's Pastor // julie@claycentercovenant.com
April Lyon, Children's Ministry Director // april@claycentercovenant.com
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