MINISTRY CATALOG AUTUMN 2014
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
I want to speak to those of you who may be new to College Heights. We hope that your life in this church family leads to a wonderful encounter with the living God. Whether you are new to seeing the face of God in your life, or someone who has known Him for years, either way, we are convinced that God is active and will meet you in the people, the prayers, the ministries, the studying, and the life of this body of believers. God is still advancing His Kingdom in our lives and this community. If we can help you get connected, we want to do so. You are welcome to call any minister or ministry leader as your beginning place or visit our website, chjoplin.org, to get started. Additionally, on any Sunday morning there is a room called The Connecting Place, just off the main Atrium of our Worship Center, where people are prepared to sit and visit with you; they would love to help get you started. May God meet you today and may He be gracious to you in all that you do today. Randy Gariss Preaching Minister
OUR STAFF
Rick Bushnell
Randy Gariss
Logan Greer
Bryce Hansen
Josh Huckabay
Wade Landers
Roger Lieb
Titus Neuenschwander
Josh Quade
Brian Sitton
Jay St. Clair
Jeff White
Senior Adults Minister x190
Education Minister x320
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Preaching Minister x300
Family Minister x180
Middle School Minister x150
College Age & Young Adult Minister x170
High School Minister x160
Children’s Minister x140
Creative Arts Minister x310
Community Outreach Minister x360
Global Outreach Minister x370
Small Groups & Men’s Ministry Minister x340
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
HEARING IMPAIRED AND DEAF ASSISTANCE
BIBLE SCHOOL
SERMON DOWNLOADS
Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 & 11:00 AM in the Worship Center for contemporary music and biblical teaching. There is parking for visitors on the south side of the Worship Center on Newman Road. We offer a variety of Bible School classes for all ages on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11:00 AM. You can find a list on page 24 or visit our website for more details or stop by the Information Center in the Atrium.
DISCOVER COLLEGE HEIGHTS
Discover College Heights is an introduction to College Heights and serves to acquaint you with our beliefs, purpose, and personality. This event happens on the first Sunday of the month in room W106 (on the north side of the Worship Center).
Hearing devices for the hearing impaired are available at the Information Center in the Atrium. We also provide the services of deaf interpreters at the 11:00 AM service. MP3s and videos of the weekly sermon can be listened to and downloaded from our website or from iTunes.
YOUR NEXT STEP
If you would like to become involved at College Heights, you can stop in the Connecting Place in the northwest corner of the Atrium near the Worship Center. Volunteers will be glad to answer your questions and help you take your next step.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We want this to be the best hour of your child’s week and the most helpful hour of yours. To minimize distractions for adults and to maximize your child’s experience, we encourage children (birth – 5th grade) to participate in their age-appropriate classes (see pages 6-7).
CRY ROOM
We love babies at College Heights and realize sometimes babies need to be with their parents. We provide a Cry Room at the back of the Worship Center behind the sound booth with rocking chairs and a live feed of the worship service.
SPANISH TRANSLATION
Spanish translation devices are available at the Information Center and translation of the message is offered during the Sunday, 11:00 AM service.
INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
En el Centro de Información hay disponibles audífonos para escuchar en Español, el mensaje que se predica los domingos durante el servicio de las 11:00 AM.
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GUEST CONNECTIONS DISCOVER COLLEGE HEIGHTS If you are new to College Heights or just want to know more about the church and how to get connected, come to Discover College Heights. This one-time class occurs the first Sunday of every month in the North Counseling room in the Worship Center from 9:15–10:45 AM. You will learn the history of the church, what we believe, and connect with others. We want you to feel at home at College Heights! CHUCK WAGON SUPPER Come enjoy delicious food cooked on open fire in cast iron pots with lots of friendly people! The Chuck Wagon Supper is a place where everyone is welcome their first time and again after their first visit if they bring someone who hasn’t been before. You won’t want to miss the famous desserts and bread too (there is a story behind both) but most of all, just come for the fun! Call Bill and Elicia Good for reservations and directions at 417.291.7715 or 417.291.7717. CONNECTING PLACE Want a better connection to College Heights? Come to the Connecting Place in the northwest corner of the Atrium near the Worship Center. Every Sunday, volunteers and staff will be glad to answer your questions and help you take the next step in your relationship with Jesus and the church. For more information, contact Jay St. Clair, Community Outreach Minister, at 624.6915 x360 or jstclair@chjoplin.org.
NEED HELP? CELEBRATE RECOVERY This Christ-centered program helps us overcome issues of anger, grief, alcoholism, guilt, shame, financial loss, divorce, dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, drug abuse, eating disorders, depression.... We share experiences, strengths, hopes, and accept God’s grace. At 7:00 PM in the Chapel we have worship, teaching, and small groups. For more info about Celebrate Recovery, contact Greg Morrell, the Celebrate Recovery Coordinator, at gmorrell@chjoplin.org or call 417.624.6915 x347. SINGLE MOMS We offer a support group for single moms called Together We Stand. You are not alone; there are many ladies who would like to walk alongside you in your journey and help you with the issues that come from singleness and parenting. Experience a community where you can receive the encouragement you need as well as make good friendships. We meet every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM at the church building. For more info about Together We Stand, contact Angela Grantham at 417.439.6836. DIVORCECARE DivorceCare is a caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. For more information, contact Dave Wood, our Care Ministry Associate, at 624.6915 x345 or dwood@chjoplin.org. COUNSELING If you need help working through struggles, painful experiences, and life’s challenges, we want to be able to connect you with the resources that can help. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a counselor, please contact Dave Wood, our Care Ministry Associate, at 624.6915 x345 or dwood@chjoplin.org. CAR CARE Every other month, qualified volunteers provide basic car service to single moms, the elderly, and those who are financially challenged. For more information on volunteering or to sign up for the service, please contact Jeff White at 624.6915 x340 or jwhite@chjoplin.org.
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CHILDREN BABY CITY (0-1 YEAR OLD) We strive to provide safe, quality care in a faith-nurturing environment. We realize it’s a great privilege and responsibility to take care of your children.
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TODDLER TOWN (2-3 YEARS OLD) Your child will learn biblical virtues through lessons in the Bible and how those virtues apply to their life. Each virtue is reinforced many times during the morning through lessons and play.
KIDS’ COUNTRY (PRE-K AND K) Your child will enjoy singing, Bible lessons, hands-on activities, crafts, snacks, and the fenced-in playground. Bible School classes are at 9:15 AM and beginner worship at 11:00 AM.
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LAUNCHPAD (GRADES 1-5) At LaunchPad, we want kids to • love coming to church. • connect with friends and leaders. • see God’s big story and how they fit into it. • walk away with practical ways to live out what they have studied. Sunday In LaunchPad grades 1–5 develop a solid Christian foundation. Our tagline—play hard. sing loud. love God.—describes what we do every week. We play thrilling games, worship with an amazing band, and learn about our AWESOME God by studying the Bible in large and small group settings. At 9:15 AM LaunchPad meets in the Chapel for big group fun before heading to Bible School classes. At 11:00 AM we stay in the Chapel for games, songs, engaging lessons, and small group times. During this hour our kids in grade 5 head off to Advanced Training where they explore what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus.
Wednesday LAUNCHPAD At 7:00 PM, LaunchPad takes a hands-on approach to reinforce the lessons we studied on Sunday. Through games, activities, and science experiments, kids see tangible examples of biblical principles. • •
Grades 1–3 head to LaunchPad LABS in K120 Grades 4–5 head to LaunchPad LIFT-OFF in the Gym
CURRICULUM UPDATE
YOUTH CREATIVE TEAM 6:00 PM, K121 During the school year, kids in grades 3 through high school can participate in Youth Creative Team. Kids are given opportunity to bless various ministries within our church by using their talents through art, drama, puppets, and our newly formed Youth Orchestra.
We are writing our own 4-year curriculum that takes us chronologically through the Bible each year, while focusing on different stories each year. We start every school year at creation, talk about the birth of Christ around Christmas, and spend the spring working our way through the New Testament.
KIDS CHOIR 7:00 PM, Fellowship Hall Kids in grades 1–5 have the opportunity to worship God and use the talents He has given them through drama and music in Kids Choir. The choir will present their Christmas musical on Sunday, December 7, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel.
We have just completed our first full year and the kids and parents are loving it. Thanks so much to the wonderful group of volunteers that are helping to make this happen. (Let us know if you would like to be a contributor!)
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:00–9:00 PM Come join us for a fun evening of games, candy, and costumes!
AUGUST 23 5:00–8:00 PM LaunchPad kids in grades 1–5 will have opportunity to partner with Gospel for Asia to raise money for bicycles for missionaries. Kids collect pledges for every lap they can run around the soccer field. After the Run is completed, we’ll have hot dogs for families in attendance and games for the kids to enjoy.
At 5:00 PM, families can join us for dinner in the Atrium at “Feed the Camp” where money donated for the meal will benefit Maranatha Bible Camp. At 6:30 PM, games and activities will be offered all over the building. At 8:30 PM, we’ll enjoy the Candy Blast in the Gym, which marks the end of our great night together! This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to get to know College Heights better!
Everyone gets in the spirit for Family Fest.
JUNIOR BASH OCTOBER 10-11 Junior Bash is a great weekend for kids in grades 3–5 to memorize Scripture, hear great lessons, enjoy fall weather and games, and have a blast with their friends! It’s fun for kids to return to Maranatha Bible Camp if they were able to attend in the summer, and it’s a perfect opportunity for kids who have never been to camp get a taste of what it’s like. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Cathy Cook, Youth Team Administrative Assistant, at 624.6915 x151 or ccook@chjoplin.org.
STUDENTS At QUAKE we want each student to be able to answer three questions: • • •
Who am I? Finding truth in confusing times. Where do I belong? We were designed for a relationship with God and with each other. What am I supposed to do? I live to bring God joy and to serve as His heart, hands, and feet.
QUAKE is a fun environment where high school students hang out and spend time playing, worshipping, and listening to a message of truth from God’s Word. Not every week looks exactly the same, but will always be full of music, fun, laughter, inspirational challenges, and people who genuinely care about students. At QUAKE, students are challenged to make a difference in the world and use God’s Word as a springboard to empower them. SUNDAY 9:30 AM
We believe that kids in grades 6–8 are ready to deeply engage their faith and beliefs. We use specifically designed programming, teaching, games, and mentorship to help direct middle schoolers’ rapidly developing minds toward Jesus. Our goal is for middle schoolers to have a transformational understanding of and belief in the gospel. We want to engage their hearts with the truth of Jesus, and proactively help them answer the “Why?” of their beliefs. SUNDAY 9:15 AM
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COLLEGE AGE The College Age Ministry helps college age individuals prepare for what’s next: families, careers, and ministry involvement. SUNDAYS 9:15 AM Bible Study East Campus (811 Sycamore) 11:00 AM Worship Worship Center 7:00 PM Upper Room Worship Center
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COMMUNITY GROUPS Our community groups are small groups that are hosted by families within the church and led by college age students. Some of the groups are Bible studies, some are purely relational, some are made up primarily of OCC students or Southern students, some are a mix, but all of them EAT FOOD!
FALL RETREAT OCTOBER 24-26
For more information, contact Josh Quade, College Age Minister, at 624.6915 x170 or jquade@chjoplin.org, or Madeline Bridgford, College Age Assistant, at 624.6915 x171 or mbridgford@chjoplin.org. Follow the College Age Ministry on Twitter @chcollegeage.
College Heights Christian School was founded in 1978 by the elders and ministers at College Heights and has grown to approximately 600 students from preschool to 12th grade. The school follows a challenging college preparatory curriculum which lays the foundation for graduates to become successful business and community leaders. The component that pushes it over the top is that the school is a place of ministry where children are simultaneously surrounded by the Word of God in a Christian environment while preparing for success in the world.
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS COUGAR CARNIVAL October 4 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
Many students come to know the Lord more deeply because they are in this environment, and then go out as salt and light in their own communities and beyond. In essence, the school has become not only a ministry to children, but also a launch site for service ministry. Students represent over 90 different area churches, with the largest number coming from the College Heights Christian Church family at approximately 29% of the school’s total. Over 800 students have graduated from CHCS in the past 35 years. College Heights Christian School is accredited by the North Central Association and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. For more information about this exciting ministry or to enroll your student call the school at 417.782.4114 x201 or visit their website at collegeheights.org.
CHCS students serve at Life House during Missions Week 2014.
HOMESCHOOLER’S NETWORK The HomeSchooler’s Network is a homeschool co-op meeting weekly in Joplin to assist parents in educating, nurturing, and leading their children in the Lord. We encourage and support parents, provide group educational opportunities and activities for interacting and fellowship, and we are a resource for homeschooling families and potential homeschooling families. The Homeschooler’s Network currently meets at Wildwood Baptist Church on Tuesdays. Our
schedule is based on two 12-week semesters. The fall semester begins in September on the Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The spring semester begins the first Tuesday in February and ends the last Tuesday in April. Classes begin at 8:45 AM and continue through 3:00 PM. Classes are offered for Kindergarten through the 12th grade. A nursery is provided. For more information, visit thehomeschoolersnetwork.com.
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LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Learning to Love Your Neighbor Class 7:00 PM on Wednesdays August 27— September 24
This life with Jesus is a journey not a destination. So when it comes to loving our neighbors, we will keep learning and relearning to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Together we will learn:
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Testimonials from others who have taken this class:
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Who is our neighbor and the accompanying challenges of time and fears we face in loving them.
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Practical help going from stranger to relationship with your neighbors and some proven ways God can build those relationships. He will take us on some baby steps to get to that point.
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We will look at our motives for loving our neighbors. The last thing our neighbors need is to feel like a project and a part of a program. We will learn to be receivers as well as givers to our neighbors!
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All healthy relationships have healthy boundaries and how that applies concerning our neighbors.
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Neighboring is definitely not a solo sport so how can we do this without feeling alone.
“I love all the Scripture. Very encouraging to be released from the guilt of not doing enough.” “The teaching on boundaries helped me the most. God does know us and has given us a simple way to be a part of his great work.” “Before this class, I felt really intimidated by how to love my neighbors, but now I feel more equipped and more ready to pray and respond to God’s will in this. Thanks so much!” “It was so helpful! Awesome! I’m a passive type person, but I am jumping for joy!”
Transforming Our Community One Life at a Time Class 7:00 PM on Wednesdays October 1–22 Room L106 Led by Jay St. Clair, Community Outreach Minister
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MISSION STATEMENT Restoring a relevant church to the Joplin area by loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.
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We want to be an encouragement and resource to you as you take to heart how Jesus summed up loving Him in His Kingdom.
COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION Have you ever wanted to help someone but were afraid you didn’t know how? Do you have a family member or friend that you have tried to help but it didn’t work out too well? Welcome to the club! Helping people is a messy job and yet that is what Jesus is attracted to. He is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. We want to equip people to help with healthy boundaries so that we don’t hurt them in our “helping” and protect ourselves from needless pain. We also want to introduce you to some of the ways we are helping people at God’s Resort, Life House, and Circles as we live out the heart of Jesus in our community!
GREAT DAY OF SERVICE
NEIGHBORHOODS HERE WE COME! On Sunday morning, September 28, over 2000 of us will serve neighborhoods mowing and trimming and loving our neighbors as we love ourselves! Others will work at area organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Columbia Elementary and other Joplin schools. Some of us will visit the lonely at area nursing homes or deliver cookies to fire stations. Other churches and community organizations and volunteers will join us including our Bright Futures adopted school and North Middle School teachers, parents and students. You get the idea: We will be serving Joplin in the name of Jesus! It is amazing how one day can have such an impact on a whole community. It is a day that has come to symbolize the heart of God for our city. Following our work, don’t miss the picnic and party in Landreth Park for hamburgers and hotdogs, live music, games, and lots of fun! Jesus came to serve. Let’s join Him in every corner of Joplin for a Great Day of Service!
We need project leaders to sign up early so we can make our time that day in the community more relational and organized. Each project leader will make personal contact with the people on the block their team will be serving. Please consider being a project leader this year.
You can volunteer online or at a kiosk in the Atrium on Sunday mornings. To sign up online go to www.greatdayofservicejoplin.com.
Restoring a relevant church to the Joplin area by loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.
Our Bright Futures Partner school is Columbia Elementary. You can participate in LUNCH PALS —a 20 minute commitment per week to change a child’s life by eating lunch with him or her—or T.R.E.K. (Together Reaching Every Kid)—a weekly commitment to read with a child after school. Our Middle School partner is North Middle School. Our own Brandon Eggleston is the principal and anxious to welcome you! Our opportunity there is to take part in the Reading 180 program. If you would like to serve at a school closer to your home or work let them know you are from College Heights so we can encourage you as you make a difference in the life of a child. Sharing a meal is an important part of Bright Futures.
“This year has been our biggest year yet and we are looking forward to the future. Building a stronger community through the love of Christ takes time and continuous resources, but we continue to be blessed with a growing network of partners, donors, and community advocates!” Katie Hargrove Director
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE HOUSE What was once the iconic Cragin mansion became Ozark Bible College in 1946. As OBC grew, it moved to the present campus at 1111 N. Main in the early 1960s. The old campus at 506 N. Wall became North Joplin Christian Church that faithfully served the neighborhood until May 2008. In 2008, the church was closing its doors and the elders graciously gave the property to Neighborhood Life House in order to do ministry in the north Joplin area. In November 2008, The Neighborhood Life House was established with Kids love the lessons and crafts at Life House.
a mission: “Building a strong community by empowering people to see who they can become with the help of God.” This year we served 133 youth and children, multiplying our efforts from the first four desperate children in January 2009. Over 5,500 volunteer hours were invested in changed lives. To partner with us at the Neighborhood Life House, go to joplinlifehouse.com or contact Katie Hargrove at 501.416.4165 or k.hargrove@hotmail.com.
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LOCALS OVERCOME POVERTY TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL LIVES Circles is an innovative national movement to end poverty in our community, one family at a time. The Circles model complements and builds on existing efforts of area social services agencies, including churches. Rather than providing financial or material support for people leaving poverty, the Circles Campaign develops social capital (primarily relationships and resources) for long-term empowerment and selfsufficiency.
Fran Horn graduates from Circles with the Circles and God’s Resort community around her.
A “Circle Leader” is the head of a family who has completed a 20-week Getting Ahead class and desires support from the larger community to permanently move out of poverty. Each Circle Leader is matched with two to four “Circle Allies,” who are community members trained in Bridges Out of Poverty and interested in developing relationships with people from different walks of life. At monthly meetings, Allies support their Circle Leader as they take steps toward achieving their future plans. Each Circle is supported by a professional Circles Coach. Everyone involved in Circles is invited to a weekly family-style dinner for relaxed conversations and community connection. Dinner and child care are always provided at no cost to the participating families. On July 10, Circles–Joplin held its first graduation for Circle Leaders. This group of Circle Leaders spent the past 20 weeks going through Circle Leader Training and are now ready to be paired with Allies who will help in their achievement of setting and completing life changing goals. The Allies are an amazing group of volunteers who have started their journey with their Circle Leader. These Allies surround our Circle Leaders and share their knowledge, experience, and support as the Circle Leader sets and achieves their goals. The next Class of Circle Leaders began their life changing journey on July 17. They will graduate in December and be paired with a new group of Allies. We can’t wait to see these individuals empowered through skills and resources to improve the quality of their lives! If you are interested in being a Circle Leader or a Circle Ally contact Julie at julie@chjoplin.org.
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS AUTUMN CALENDAR AUGUST 20 Wednesday Night Block Party 23 Women’s Ministry Kick-Off 23 Fantasy Football 23 LaunchPad Bike Run 27 Wednesday Night Classes Begin 27 MIddle School & High School Kick Off 31 College Age Lunch 31 Upper Room Begins SEPTEMBER 3 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 3 Thru The Roof Sports Night 7 Discover College Heights Class 7 College Age Lunch 8 PrimeTimers Lunch 8 Global Outreach Team Meeting 11 All Pro Dads 12 Daughters of the King Four States Rally 17 MOPS 18 Ladies Let’s Do Lunch 19 Thru The Roof Mother/Daughter Night 20 Car Care Ministry 21 College Age Lunch 21 Quizzing For Christ Meet 28 Great Day of Service OCTOBER 1 Thru The Roof Sports Night 3–4 Men’s Retreat 4 Thru The Roof Bowling 5 Discover College Heights Class 5 College Age Lunch 9 All Pro Dads 10–11 Junior Bash
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10 Middle School Fun Night 12 Thru The Roof Pizza & Movie Night 12 High School Fall Event 13 PrimeTimers Lunch 13 Global Outreach Team Meeting 15 MOPS 16 Ladies Let’s Do Lunch 18 Color Code Seminar 19 College Age Lunch 24–25 Women’s Ministry Prayer Retreat 26 God’s Resort 5K 26 Quizzing For Christ Meet 31 Family Fest NOVEMBER 2 Discover College Heights Class 2 College Age Lunch 5 MOPS 5 Thru The Roof Sports Night 7–9 High School Fall Retreat 7–9 Family Camp 7–8 Women’s Ministry Rothschild Conference 7 Thru The Roof Bonfire 10 PrimeTimers Lunch 10 Global Outreach Team Meeting 13 All Pro Dads 14–16 Marriage Retreat 15 Car Care Ministry 16 College Age Lunch 19 MOPS 20 Ladies Let’s Do Lunch 23 Quizzing For Christ Meet 30 College Age Lunch
This is not an exhaustive list of all of the events at College Heights. For more information, check out our website at chjoplin.org. DECEMBER 3 MOPS 3 Thru The Roof Sports Nights 5 Thru The Roof Parents Night Out 7 Discover College Heights Class 7 College Age Lunch 7 Quizzing For Christ Meet 7 Kids’ Choir Performance 8 PrimeTimers Lunch 8 Global Outreach Team Meeting 11 All Pro Dads 12–14 Christmas Musical 17 MOPS 17 Thru The Roof Christmas Caroling 18 Ladies Let’s Do Lunch 24 Christmas Eve Service
REGULARLY OCCURING EVENTS: SUNDAY Sunday Morning Services Upper Room (College Age) MONDAY Quizzing For Christ Practices WEDNESDAY Wednesday Night Classes LaunchPad (Elementary) Odyssey (Middle School) Quake (High School) THURSDAY Celebrate Recovery
GLOBAL OUTREACH Making passionate disciples of Jesus who radically change the world is a high value to College Heights. We are committed to doing our part to see that local churches are planted all over the world where they currently do not exist. We send and support teams all over the globe. We also enlist every person in the body of Christ to help. We honestly believe that every person has a part to play in this ministry! We have a variety of opportunities that allow those of us here in Joplin to actively participate in the work our Global Partners are doing around the world: •
Global Outreach Team Know about the work our Global Partners are doing, encourage and support them, and educate others in the church. Join us the second Monday evening every month at 6:00 PM.
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Global Outreach Kids Team Each month at our Global Outreach Team meeting we have a special time for the kids to teach them what God is doing around the world.
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Global Outreach Trips Each year we take ministry trips overseas for prayer, encouragement, ministry opportunities, and work.
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Prayer Events Look for special opportunities to pray, especially at our prayer events throughout the year when we pray for a specific people group, Global Outreach team, or significant event.
For more information, contact Wade Landers, Global Outreach Minister, at 624.6915 x370 or wlanders@chjoplin.org or Marcus Van Dorn, at 624-6915 x 371 or mvandorn@chjoplin.org.
MINISTERIO HISPANO La vida del creyente Cristiano requiere de un crecimiento espiritual continuo. El Estudio Bíblico (Domingos) y el Tiempo de Oración (Miercoles) son medios que brindan esta oportunidad a la comunidad hispana, en su ayuda para el andar en el camino hacia Dios. Así también es una puerta abierta para los no creyentes a que conozcan a Jesús, Nuestro Salvador. Este Ministerio desarrolla otras variadas actividades cristianas; tales como vigilias, ayunos, cursos financieros para saber manejar los ingresos, viajes a conferencias y obras teatrales, películas y caminatas de oración, viajes de recreación sana, y visitar a los enfermos en los hospitales; para llevarles una voz de aliento. For more information, contact Luis R. Munoz 417.317.3162 or 417.624.6915 x338 or hispanic-ministries@chjoplin.org
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Interested in sharing a meal once a semester with one of 100 international students in the Joplin area? This is an easy way to show hospitality and learn about other cultures. Sign up in the Atrium today to become a Friendship Family and enjoy a cross-cultural experience right in your own home!
We host several events each year to bring together international students, Friendship Families, local resident internationals, and language partners. We host events like Chinese New Year, goat roasts, and themed parties which brings together international students, Friendship Families, and the area international community.
For more information, contact Trish Udell, Internationals Ministry Associate, at 624.6915 x375 or email tudell@chjoplin.org.
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Our international friends love having fun!
One Less Gift provided basic necessities for kids in Southeast Asia
Pastors received motorcycles to help spread the Gospel
Get ready for One Less Gift...it is one of the most exciting things that happens at College Heights during the holiday season! CHANGING LIVES The past few years, the holiday season was changed for many of us. Many College Heights families committed to give to the “One Less Gift” offering. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas over $100,000 that we could have spent on ourselves and our families was given to people who have greater needs. $50,000 was used locally for those locked into poverty and $50,000 was used internationally for those struggling with hard issues that confront the poor.
OUR PLAN Each of us must continue to give generously to the vital “on-going” ministries of the church. Without faithful giving to the general offering, every ministry suffers. But beyond this, we give a special “One Less Gift” offering for those with the greatest need. We collect money between Thanksgiving and Christmas every year. This gift is used to meet the needs of our neighbors…some locally and some internationally as we work through our Global Partners.
The dedication plaque for a well drilled in India
This year we joyfully invite you and your family to partner again...or for the first time in this effort. We want to grow both our worship and our impact as we assist the poor. Doctors in India perform cleft palate surgeries
Families in Kenyan slums received microloans to help lift them out of poverty
Girls rescued from trafficking enjoy a safe place to recover
One of the many children whose lives have been changed by surgery funded by One Less Gift
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FAMILIES A healthy family nurtures their marriage, seeks deep relationships and friendships, leans hard and fast on a loving God, and leads their children to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We seek to be a ministry that helps families pursue and lay these foundation building blocks. Our main strategy to accomplish this is by tried and true, seasoned-in-life families walking beside others that are not as far along on the journey. The Family Ministry department is recruiting and training more marriage mentors! This is not a program, it’s a working relationship. It’s the process of having a seasoned and experienced couple (nobody said anything about being “perfect”) come alongside a less experienced couple to help show them the way. If this is something that sparks your interest, please contact us. For more information on these events or mentoring for a healthier marriage or if you want to help other couples seeking growth in their marriage and family, contact Titus Neuenschwander, Family Minister, at 624.6915 x180 or titus@chjoplin.org or SuSan Murdock at x181 or smurdock@chjoplin.org. SAVE THE DATE September 7–26 - Save Your Marriage Before it Starts September 17–October 22 - Marriage Mentor Training October 18 - Color Code October 31 - Family Fest November 7–9 - Family Camp Maranatha Bible Camp
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MEN In the Men’s Ministry, we want to help you build relationships, invest in your family, develop as a leader, and become the man God made you to be. We have a men’s group that meets on Wednesday nights and we host special events throughout the year.
MEN’S FALL RETREAT October 3 & 4 Roaring River State Park Speaker: Shane Wood
Be on the lookout in the near future for more information about our Fantasy Football League, the Men’s Fall Retreat, Men’s Encounter, the 3-2-1 Ministry, 21st Century Knights, and the ever popular Wild Game Feed. For more information, contact Jeff White, Men’s Ministry Minister, at 624.6915 x340 or jwhite@ chjoplin.org.
3-2-1 MINISTRY Do you like to renovate, build, repair, landscape, or otherwise work up a sweat? Do you get satisfaction knowing you’ve helped someone in a practical, tangible way? Join our 3-2-1 Ministry. This is a great opportunity to love your neighbor as yourself by doing things that others may not be able to do. Here’s one testimony: “I am a single woman with health problems. My ability to repair things around the house and to do yard work is very limited. My ability to afford to hire people to do these things is also very limited. “The 3-2-1 guys really have been a blessing to me. They have helped with things such as fixing a toilet, mowing my yard, raking leaves, removing tree limbs that my homeowner’s insurance company was concerned about, and doing other yard work. When
my homeowner’s insurance company decided that I needed to have a railing around my front porch, the 3-2-1 guys built a railing and painted it for me. When my homeowner’s insurance company decided that my roof needed to be replaced or they would no longer insure my house, the 3-21 guys coordinated donations of materials and labor to replace my roof. “If this ministry did not exist, I do not know how I would get these things done. I am very thankful that these guys are willing to spend one Saturday morning of each month helping me with these things. This ministry definitely meets a need.” -Kathleen Vanderhoofven For more information on how you can get involved, contact Jeff White, Men’s Ministry Minister, at 624.6915 x340 or jwhite@chjoplin.org.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUNDAYS Our ministry for people with disabilites, Thru The Roof, has three Bible School classes meeting at 9:15 AM for young children, elementary age, and high school/young adults. WEDNESDAYS We focus on prayer followed by specific activities alternating each week among Strength: Sports; Mind: Arts, Heart: Cooking, Soul: Worship; and Inclusion (visiting our same-age peers for Wednesday activities). PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT About every two months, we plan a special evening. The children have a fun-filled evening and parents have a few hours to themselves. JESUS JAM PROM In the spring we host one of the highlights of the year—a prom for our friends with disabilities. Jesus Jam is a fantastic evening of dancing, entertainment, and games for our friends with disabilites. For more information about the Thru The Roof ministry, call the church office at 624.6915.
SENIOR ADULTS PRIMETIMERS What a great group of senior adults! PRIMEtimers meets the second Monday each month at SMB Community Center, 7th and Duquesne, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for an entertaining and informative program and a catered lunch. MEALS ON WHEELS To see the smile on peoples’ faces when they hear a friendly knock on the door and see our volunteers with a hot and nutritious lunch, is worth it all.
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SPRING RIVER CHRISTIAN VILLAGE Volunteers can pass out fresh water, sew and mend, set up the dining room for lunch, help with breakfast, visit with the residents, lead an exercise class, share a hobby, bring children, and more.
CROSSLINES We help provide food and clothing to more than 1000 families a month. Volunteers meet once a month to fill the pantry shelves and food orders for people in need and help sort, size, and hang clothes for families.
CHEERLEADERS Through the “Cheerleaders,” we visit people in homes, hospitals, and health care centers who are restricted in their activities due to health or other problems.
For more information, contact Rick Bushnell, Senior Adults Minister, at 624.6915 x190 or rbushnell@chjoplin. org or Vicky Stuck, Administrative Assistant, 624.6915 x121 or vstuck@ chjoplin.org.
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...to be made new in the attitude of your minds, and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-23 SAVE THE DATE August 21 Let’s Do Lunch August 23 Kickoff Brunch September 18 Let’s Do Lunch October 24-25 Prayer Retreat
This year’s theme for the Women’s Minstry is taken from Ephesians 4:23. Special events, retreats, Bible studies, and monthly encouragement will be based on this great book. We encourage you this year to read, study, and meditate over Paul’s words to the Ephesians. The Women’s Ministry has Bible studies for groups and individuals that will encourage your understanding and study. Paul also writes in Romans 12:2...”but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will
be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” We have heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” but spiritually, we might be able to say, “You are what you think.“ Let’s strive this year to be MADE NEW by His power by delving deeper into His Word. For more information about events and groups for women, contact Carol Bowland, Women’s Ministry Associate, at 417.624.6915 x301 or cbowland@chjoplin.org.
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BIBLE SCHOOL 8:00 AM
Peacemakers Empty Nesters/Senior Adults Keith Stammer
K126
Servants (Group A) Mixture of 30-70 year olds Dana Calef, Walt Wicklund
K120
Truthseekers Senior Adults Rick Bushnell
A104
Victory Empty Nesters/Senior Adults Dale Peterson
A101
9:15 AM
BCNU Mixture of 30-70 year olds Conover, DeWelt, Jordan
L106
11:00 AM Encouragers All Adult Ages Dan Flory
K126
Fellowship Empty Nesters/Senior Adults Dave Wood
K123
Journey K124 Young Married Couples Gill, Mehrens, Otero Baby City (Infants-1’s)
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East Campus
Toddler Town (2’s & 3’s)
Hallway D
Crusaders All Adult Ages Jay Cruse & Dick Weber
K126
Kids’ Country (Pre-K & K)
Hallway H
LaunchPad (Grades 1–5)
Chapel
Life Bridge Single Adults Andrew Kiger & Dave Miller
L110
Life with Kids Parents of Elementary Children Adams, Harter, Hefner, Miranda, Phillips
A106
College Age Henry Boyd
Servants (Group B) Mixture of 25-65 year olds Pechawer, Thompson, Wicklund, Wilkins
K120
Spanish All adult ages Casey, Fish, Munoz
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Thru the Roof TTR House All ages ministry for people with special needs Heather Wimsett Baby City (Infants-1’s)
Hallway E
Toddler Town (2’s & 3’s)
Hallway D
Kids’ Country (Pre-K & K)
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LaunchPad (Grades 1–5) Middle School High School
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We have classes for all ages each Sunday morning. Some are as small as 10 while others are over 100. Bible School looks at the whole chapter we are studying while the sermon focuses more on a single application to our lives. Why not take in both each week?
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NEW CLASSES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7 A new semester – a new beginning – a chance to start fresh – We have just what you are looking for! On September 7, at 9:15 AM, there will be three new Bible School classes, giving you the perfect opportunity to jump in. We will offer... Newlywed and Engaged Couples Room A101 Parents of Elementary Children Room A103 Parents of Middle & High School Students Room K123 This is a great way for you to get into God’s Word!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ COLLEGE HEIGHTS FALL SEMESTER 2014
7:00–8:15 PM
So many choices! Which one will I choose? Our building has more activity going on each Wednesday evening than the mall on Black Friday, and there is something for everyone in the family. So bring your kids to our youth events and pick something for yourself from the choices below:
BIBLE STUDY Baseline A106 An overview of the Bible, an explanation of key issues, and practical steps to grow your relationship with God. Bible Study of Psalms A101 Praise, prayer, tears, and even a little shaking of the fists. Learn from David on communicating with God. Men’s Study K119 Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood – Take part in this DVD study by Dennis Rainey. 21st Century Knights B106 Life can be a battle. Are you ready to fight for your wife, your children, your God, and your country? Ladies Study L110 Your weakness – God’s Strength. Take part in this DVD study on Gideon by Priscilla Shirer. MOPS F101 A Bible study for mothers of preschoolers who need encouragement from those in the same stage of life. Single Moms G104 Let’s encourage one another as we study God’s plan for each of our lives.
Tiempo de Oración A104 Es un bonito tiempo para alabar al Señor y orar unidos unos por otros y por nuestras propias necesidades. Momento de una buena relación de amistad y charlar acerca de los éxitos y problemas de nuestras familias. Tiempo para conocer mas acerca de nuestro Dios y aumentar nuestro amor por Él. Nosotros cantamos, oramos y aprendemos en el idioma español. ¡Es un tiempo de bendición!
SUPPORT Foster Parents K125 Advice, encouragement, listening ears, and words of wisdom for anyone involved in foster parenting. DivorceCare A108 Going through the pain that comes with separation or divorce? Let our support group encourage you.
TRAINING
Grief Group F108 The pain of loss does not go away, but you can heal and move forward.
The Art of Neighboring L106 Practical advice on how to share the love of Christ with your neighbors.
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The Art of Community B104 What does being in community look like? Why does God think it’s important?
Adult Choir & Orchestra K126 Use your talents as we prepare a musical drama called “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Marriage Mentors A103 Many couples need the guidance of others to make it through life. Come learn how to be a mentor.
Zumba Worship Center Put things in motion–that includes energy, sweat, and a healthier you.
FPU A105 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University can save your finances, your sanity, and even your marriage.
Thru the Roof Thru the Roof House Singing, lessons, games, sports, and more for those with special needs.
Beginning Worship Guitar K123 Have you ever wanted to learn how to play worship songs on the guitar? This is where you begin.
For more information about Wednesday Nights @ College Heights, contact Roger Lieb, Education Minister, at 624.6915 x320 or rlieb@chjoplin.org.
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GET IN THE WATER Beach
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When it comes to God’s Word—His love letter and instruction manual for us—there are two concepts that we need to focus on: knowledge and wisdom. First we begin to know what He is saying and what it means, then we find out how to use it and apply it to our lives and our ministry to others. In a church our size, people are at many different stages of their faith journey. One cookie-cutter approach for learning and discipleship is inadequate for a variety of people. It’s a little bit like taking a vacation to Key West, Florida. At first you want to take a walk out on the pier and just look around. What is this church stuff all about anyway? Then you take off your shoes and stroll on the beach to get a closer look. The water looks inviting and you decide to give it a try, wading just a little and maybe even splashing around with those beside you. You may read a little about creation and the stories of Noah, Abraham, and Moses, then flip over and check out the book of John which opens your eyes to who Jesus is. You even start to catch that all of this has a lot to do with you personally. But what is below the surface? It is time to walk out further and snorkel with your face in the water to see the vast world below the waves and ripples on top. What a fascinating world is below the surface! You want to go deeper yet, so you suit up with the scuba gear and dive in. You are totally immersed and awestruck by this new world before you.
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As a church we want to provide various levels of learning such as “Discover College Heights” which happens the first Sunday of each month and could be considered strolling on our pier. Coming this fall we will be offering several new opportunities such as a time on the beach, and a class we are calling “Baseline” for those who want to wade in. We even have three new snorkel-level Bible School classes for various ages, and an in-depth small group study called “DC – Developing Co-Laborers” for those ready to scuba dive and get into daily reading, prayer, and study habits with others. Be looking for more information on all of these opportunities… let’s get in the water!
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program that helps us deal with life’s “hurts, habits and hang-ups” that come from issues of anger, grief, alcoholism, guilt and shame, co-dependence, financial loss, divorce, dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, drug abuse, eating disorders, depression, ... the list is endless! The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the eight recovery principles found in the beatitudes and the Christ-centered 12-steps. We open the door to healing by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our life problems. The result: life change!
Daughters of the King Four States Women’s Rally September 12, 2014 College Heights Christian Church
Unity in the church is a powerful and precious thing. We are excited to have this happen at the Daughters of the King Four States Women’s Rally as ladies from all over the four states gather to worship together. Come join us for a night filled with pre- and post-event opportunities to connect with other women. This is a free event.
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THE 1940’S COME TO COLLEGE HEIGHTS A full-length Broadway-style dramatic musical for choir and orchestra set in 1941. A captivating story which centers on a family’s journey through the pain of separation during the Christmas season and in the weeks leading up to Pearl Harbor and the outbreak of World War 2. The theme...hope. A comparison is drawn between the darkness of pre-World War II and that of Jesus’ birth. A highly original work coming from two extremely creative writers— Deborah Craig-Claar and Mark Hayes—each with a background in musical theater. The choral numbers are integrated into the story line as part of radio broadcasts that show the fear of what is happening in the world at that time and yet the hope that all will be well. The music features the sounds of the big band era, and it really swings! For more information visit chjoplin.org/christmas.
COMMUNITY GROUPS There’s nothing like getting together with a group of friends on a regular basis to talk, play games, snack, study the Word, pray, and live life together. We offer a variety of groups on a variety of nights to provide opportunities for you to build relationships with others who are on this journey of following Jesus. For more information on how to get connected to a group, contact Jeff White, Small Groups Minister, at 624.6915 x340 or jwhite@chjoplin.org.
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GOD’S RESORT In 2005, a Christian business man had a dream that a real estate investment was meant for more than making money. God touched his heart as he worked at what was known at the time as the “last resort” to the folks who lived at 14th and Pearl apartments. One drug addicted lady came out of her apartment and said to him as he worked around the premises, “Rob, you look like one of us, you belong here.” It was as if God had said it to him. He invited Jay St. Clair, Community Outreach Minister, to come see what he felt God was calling the church to do. As they prayed, the Holy Spirit renamed the property, “God’s Resort.” From that time, the Spirit has transofrmed many people’s lives. In the fall 2007, God’s Resort became a 501c3 nonprofit ministry directed by a board of directors and now partners with several local churches to share God’s love and truth to the 23 apartments of God’s Resort and the wider neighborhood through the Community Center at 15th and Pearl. Today, God’s Resort is a ministry to people who are ready to come to God and walk hand-in-hand with God’s people to a better life in Christ. You can join us in the following ways: Prayer Partners—We seek people who are willing to be prayer partners with our residents. We know God will do wonders in the lives of people. Contact Donna Clemons donnajclemens@ hotmail.com or 417.860.2916. Resort Builders—Wanted: handymen and handywomen with skills to help us create and maintain dignified housing for the people God loves who have had hard lives and circumstances. Contact Dwayne Friend at dkelfriend@hotmail. com or 417.434.0541. Welcome Neighbor Team—Would you and your family or friends, be willing to welcome new residents to God’s Resort
by bringing a card, a smile, a prayer, and a basket of cleaning supplies and treats for housewarming. You can sign up for the Saturday of your choice and we give you the name and address of our newest resident to welcome. Contact Julie St. Clair at julie@chcchurch.org or 417.624.6915 x365. Sunday Night Fellowship—Come to the Community Center at 5:30 PM to join the neighbors as they gather to enjoy worship, God’s Word, prayer, good food, and friendship. You will
counsels residents by appointment only. We seek to build up strong, financially independent individuals. Contact Justin Miller at godsresort@ gmail.com or 417.929-1889. Knights of the 21st Century— Thursday 6:00 PM at the Community Center. Join us in a men’s Bible study discussing what it means to be a godly honorable man.
experience the heart of God’s Resort at this gathering! If your small group or group of friends or family would periodically (every couple months) like to provide and serve the meal, please contact Barry and Barbara Williamson at bandbwilliamson@gmail.com or 417.437.0747. Women’s Bible Study—Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM at the Community Center, the women of God’s Resort and the surrounding neighborhood are a part of a growing group who find joy and treasure God’s word, and care for one another through prayer. There is always room for you! Contact Jacque Dudley at cjndudley3@sbcglobal.net or 417.850.0195. Movie Night—Bring your family every second Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM to the Community Center and join the neighborhood for a family movie, popcorn, and refreshments. You may even win the door prize! Financial Counsel—Join a team that
3rd Annual God’s Resort 5K Run on Sunday, October 26—We are looking for hundreds of runners to support the work at the Resort! Contact Sam Fancher at sam.fancher@crothall.com or 417.310.3362. We are committed to taking our apartments to a level worthy of the name God’s Resort. We are also committed to the dignity God bestows on our residents. Because of this, we need financial donations both in onetime gifts and monthly commitments. For more information, contact Jay St. Clair at jstclair@chjoplin.org or call 417.624.6915 x360.
SERVE THE COMMUNITY Bright Futures Become a breakfast or lunch pal with a child. You can also read with them, tutor them, and pray for them. Circles Provide childcare during meetings, cook and serve meals, and surround people in need to help people escape poverty. God’s Resort Help with meals, maintenance, personal calls, visits, and transportation for people who need help to escape fear, hurts, and addictions. LifeChoices Answer phones and provide practical help to help this ministry to people struggling to make right choices concerning pregnancy. Life House Play with neighborhood kids, take photos and videos, lead in craft and worship time, and help with general maintenance. Watered Gardens Help with office work, sorting donations, preparing food, home repair, construction, cleaning, and tutoring.
SERVE THE CHURCH Guest Services Make people feel welcome on Sundays by serving as a greeter, server, or usher. Tech Crew & Creative Arts Help with graphic design, camera operation, lighting, and photography. Babies & Toddlers Care for children through positive interaction, crafts, and worship. Children’s Department Serve as a check-in worker, substitute teacher, helper, and discussion leader. Youth Department Lead group discussions, build relationships with kids, and lead Discipleship Groups during the week.
College Age Attend our events and invest in the lives of young adults. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Organize breakfast and take care of children during their gatherings. Celebrate Recovery Provide childcare during their meetings on Thursday evenings. Thru the Roof Be a buddy to help with sports, cooking, art, worship, publicity, and driving for our ministry for those with special needs. Parking & Safety Help direct traffic in our parking areas. (And wear a cool orange vest!) Bookstore Volunteer to take a shift on Sunday mornings in our church bookstore. Senior Adults Provide compassionate help to the elderly through Spring River Christian Village, Meals on Wheels, Cheerleaders, and Crosslines. Lawn Care Volunteer to use lawn tractors, string trimmers, and push mowers to make our facility and grounds look nice.
SERVE THE WORLD Global Outreach Team Encourage and support our Global Partners and educate others in the church. Global Outreach Kids Team Help teach our children about what God is doing around the world. Global Outreach Trips Take part in a ministry trip overseas for prayer, encouragement, ministry opportunities, and work. Prayer Events Participate in prayer events when we pray for a specific people group, Global Outreach team, or significant event. Interested in serving? Contact our receptionist at 624.6915.
SAFETY PLAN Your safety and the safety of your family is a very important part of family life at College Heights Christian Church. To that end we have developed an “Emergency Response Plan” that details our response to the following emergency situations: fire, severe weather, armed intruder, medical emergency, bomb threat and utility failure. Please note that in the case of severe weather your children will be the first to move to shelter and will move to the safest areas in the building. Those in the Worship Center will be given specific directions regarding movement to their shelter areas. Each ministry area has a plan in place that is designed to meet the safety needs of that particular ministry. Please note the map that shows the “safe areas” that should be used in the event of severe weather and a photograph of the sign posted above the doors identifying those “safe” areas. The map also shows locations of exits that may be used in the event of a fire. For additional information contact any ministry leader or Steve Dennis at 624.6915 x120.
Signs like these are placed above certain doors throughout the building denoting Storm Shelter Rooms.
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