Building Update – 12/11/23
Take a look at the progress update for December 11 – We have a road in! The rain will slow some progress this week, but we are full steam ahead.
Building Update – 11/29/23
Take a look at the progress update for November 29! The rain has slowed the paving process however, we are still ahead of the game since the base as been installed.
Angel Tree
The Women’s Ministry is collecting Christmas gifts for several children in need in Morgan County. There is a tree in the lobby with tags, each for a specific gift with instructions. If you feel led, please take a tag and return the wrapped gift with the tag attached by December 10. Reach out to Kim Jaynes with questions at 770-312-6755.
Building Update – 11/10/23
Take a look at the progress between 11/1 and 11/10. Lots more grading has been done and parking curbs have been poured!
Christ Thru Baseball Mission Trip
As a church, we have an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in Nicaragua. Fellow Morgan County residents, Lisa and Shane Daniel, are the directors of this mission that they founded in 2019.
When first visiting Nicaragua on a mission trip to build churches, Shane and Lisa discovered a group of boys building a chicken fighting pit. When asking them why, they said they had nothing better to do. The boys liked to play baseball but did not have equipment. The Daniels committed to bringing baseball equipment in the next year. In the first tournament, seven teams played, were fed, clothed, housed, and were transported across the country. God’s vision of using baseball as a tool for reaching young men for Him was then established. The ministry has grown into annual tournaments where the pastor from each community attends and provides outreach to the families and communities. At each tournament, many boys give their lives to Christ and then return to their communities where they are plugged into the local church.
Where we come in—the ministry needs volunteers to come and help with the next baseball tournament for boys from various cities in the country of Nicaragua. The tournament is scheduled for July 13-20, 2024. The Daniels dream of having an entire team of US boys come (with parents/guardians) and compete in the tournament. It could be an existing team, or a team made up of recruited players from various teams. Time will tell when that dream materializes, and in the meantime, the opportunities for service during the tournament week are for all adults and kids and are many and varied. From serving with the baseball camp, to KP duty, to neighborhood evangelism/Bible studies, to construction of the growing campus.
If you are interested in going or would like more information, please reach out to Julie Vice at 706-474-1019 or juliev12@charter.net.
Want to learn more about this organization? Visit christthrubaseball.com
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is a mission’s program of Samaritan’s Purse. Each year, through the gift of a shoebox, OCC can demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
Please plan to pack a shoebox(es)! Boxes will be available in the church foyer and below there are gift ideas for both boys and girls. Take a look at the video to learn more about packing a box. Make sure to include $10 for shipping with your box. You are able to include it inside the box as cash or a check made payable to Samaritan’s Purse or you can pay the shipping online and print a prepaid label which gives you the option to track your box too. Once you have packed up your shoebox return it to the church no later than Sunday, November 19.
Anne Harper (252-665-1102) is the volunteer coordinator for this program in our church. Once again our church will be a drop-off site for OCC and we will need volunteers to help each day of Collection week, November 13 – November 20. You may contact Anne directly to schedule time to volunteer or with any questions.
How do I pack a shoebox?
Watch the video below to learn more and see the lists for ideas on what to pack.
Stock the Food Pantry
CPC Missions and Women’s Ministry are working to fill up the Madison Morgan Community Food Pantry before Thanksgiving!
Food Donations: boxes of cereal, canned meats, dry beans, canned veggies and fruit, instant potatoes, pasta and canned sauce, soup and peanut butter. Donations may be dropped off in the bins in the lobby through 11/18.
Toiletry Donations: feminine products, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc. Kids items too! Full or travel sizes are fine. Donations can be dropped off in the bin in the lobby through 11/8.
