LOOKING AHEAD COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS 2022
KEENAGERS
5 p.m. in the Sanctuary with community time in Commons Hall to follow.
On Friday, January 21, College Church member Wallace Alcorn will present the largely untold story of William Henry Brisbane: The Glory of a Hated Man: From Slaveholder to Abolitionist. Brisbane was an ordained Baptist pastor, medical doctor and slave-holding South Carolina planter. Becoming convinced the Bible does not favor slavery, he freed his own slaves in 1837. He was driven from the south and dismissed from several churches where he preached against slavery. Wallace Alcorn is Brisbanes biographer, having obtained Brisbane’s journals, sermons and speeches over 40 years of research and study. Wallace Alcorn has written a forthcoming full length critical biography and has published and presented many articles and papers on Brisbane.
JANUARY 9: What is expository preaching? FEBRUARY 6: What are the signs of a healthy church? MARCH 6: How can we foster and further real community? APRIL 3: How can we do evangelism today?
BECOMING ONE
is a class for engaged, pre-engaged and newly married couples. It provides a biblical perspective on topics such as the covenant of marriage, roles of husbands and wives, Qnances, intimacy, communication and This gathering for Keenagers (senior adults) is Friday, conRict resolution. The class will meet Sunday mornings at January 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. We begin with 9:30 a.m. beginning January 30, 2022. Registration fee of punch and fellowship, followed by dinner at 6, and Qnish $35 per couple covers materials and an online inventory. with this fascinating presentation from Wallace Alcorn. Reservations (or cancellations) must be made by Tuesday, January 18. Meeting fee is $10 per person. Kindly RSVP on MEMBERSHIP Sunday’s connect panel, or call the church at (630) 668Ready to participate fully in the life and ministries of 0878, or email Keenagers@college-church.org. College Church? Come Qnd out about College Churchs history, core beliefs, ministries and what it WE NEED YOU means for you to be a member. This oneday only membership opportunity will be Empty nester? Newly retired? A little more Rexible time on Saturday, February 5, from 8 a.m.- noon; your hands? We need you! The Helping Hands committee registration is requested. For more info, gets frequent requests for rides—primarily to doctor’s contact Christy at membership@college-church.org appointments or for medical tests. Unfortunately, our or call (630) 668-0878, ext. 175. pool of approved drivers is small, and we would like to
VISITORS LUNCH
build it up. If you would like to serve this way, it’s a simple process—complete a quick form which allows us to pull the necessary reports. After you’re approved, you’ll get occasional emails when there is a need, and you can respond as you’re able. Email Christy at cchiodras@college-
Are you new to College Church? If so, you’re invited to our Visitors Lunch on Sunday, January 23, at noon in the lobby outside the church.org to help. Sanctuary. Come and meet pastors and sta , learn about College Church and Qnd out how you can get involved. Lunch is on us!
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