Welcome to another wonderful week at Community Covenant Church - and another special Sunday to be together!
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who made Fall Fest such a success! Over 50 volunteers helped create a beautiful afternoon where hundreds from our community came out to enjoy games, food, and connection. What an incredible picture of God's love in action through His people!
This Sunday, we're honored to welcome Dennis Wadley as our guest preacher - the final speaker during Eric's sabbatical. Dennis served as the former Lead Pastor of our church and now leads Bridges of Hope International, a global ministry making a powerful impact in South Africa, Ethiopia, and Micronesia. The Wadleys remain a beloved part of our CCC family, and we're thrilled to have them with us!
There's so much happening here at Community Covenant - and we're excited to see how God continues to move among us. Check out the updates below to stay connected and see how you can get involved.
We can't wait to worship with you this Sunday!
LIFE AT COMMUNITY COVENANT
We're Back! - Sunday Fellowship!☕️?
Looking for the perfect way to connect after church? Join us on the patio for coffee, tasty treats, and great conversation! It's a wonderful way to unwind and build relationships in a warm, welcoming environment with friends-both old and new. ?
? It's Your Turn to Bring the Goodies! ? If it's your scheduled Sunday to bring food, we are counting on you!
If your household is assigned this week, please plan to bring a delicious, plated, ready-to-serve snack and drop it off in the Fireside Room before worship begins. Some options you may consider bringing include cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, and fresh baked goods.?
? Not your turn? No worries-Everyone is encouraged to bring treats!
Your contribution helps create a space of joy, connection, and community.
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Monthly Schedule
First Sunday Last Name A Thru F Group #1
Second Sunday Last Name G Thru M Group #2
Third Sunday Last Name N Thru S Group #3
Fourth Sunday Last Name T Thru Z Group #4
Fifth Sunday Fellowship Coordinator Team - Everyone encourage to bring treats
Let's come together, share some good food, and enjoy the gift of fellowship. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table! ???
Mid-Year Congregational Meeting -- Sunday, November 9!
It's time, church family, for our Mid-Year Congregational Meeting ... right after the worship service on November 9. After you grab some coffee, we'll reconvene in the sanctuary to receive some important updates from Pastor Eric and from our Leadership Board.
We will celebrate what God has been doing in our church ministries since March, highlight and thank our volunteers, hear the latest on staffing, and get budget updates for the first six months of this fiscal year. The Election Committee also will present Karim Henin as the nominee to serve on the Leadership Board as Overseer of Missions and Outreach, and distribute ballots to members of the church.
What a privilege it is to be part of this church family! Join us on November 9 to hear from our church leaders about key issues facing our congregation and to pray together for God's direction in the months ahead.
Year-End Financial Report
Our Mid-Year Congregational Meeting on November 9 will include an update on this year's budget. Meanwhile, information about last year's budget (April 2024 - March 2025) is available for you here. As you will see, overall results were better than budgeted; actual tithes and offerings, as well as total revenue, exceeded budget assumptions. Thank you!
After officially immigrating to the USA in 2009 and having lived in three different countries, Community Covenant Church has been home and a blessing to our family since 2010.
I met my amazing bride, Marian, 27 years ago-she was my college tutor and sweetheart-and we've now been married for 20 years. We're blessed with three wonderful teenagers: Alex, who studies Aerospace Engineering at CS Long Beach, and Lilly and Sam, who are both in 11th grade at Providence.
Although I grew up in a Christian family, my true Christian birth took place during my college years at a three-day Prayer and Worship conference with over 2,000 attendees. My faith and intimacy with the Lord were deeply shaped during my pharmacy college years, serving underserved and remote Egyptian communities-meeting medical needs while sharing the Living Truth through prayer and worship outreach events.
At CCC, I currently serve with the Tech Team, Children's Ministry, and Operation Christmas Child during the fall. I am truly honored to be considered as a Leadership Board candidate, and I look forward to supporting our church's Missions vision in this new capacity.
Community Covenant Church is honored to host the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission's Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, November 15 at 5:00 PM. This special evening will celebrate 12 men and women who have completed their one-year residential recovery program - a powerful moment of transformation and hope!
We're expecting around 200 guests for the reception following the ceremony, and we'd love your help making it a warm and welcoming celebration.
?️ Here's how you can serve:
Volunteer at the reception - help with setup, serving, or cleanup.
Bring sandwiches! We need lots of them - tuna, chicken, egg salad, ham & cheese, or any variety you love. Please bring sandwiches cut in halves and plated.
You can sign up this Sunday after worship at the patio table or by signing up below.
Thank you for partnering with us to bless our community and celebrate the incredible work God is doing through the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission!
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who baked and/or brought sweettreats to contribute to the dessert table at this year's Fall Fest! It was a huge success!
-Katie??
? Operation Christmas Child Is Almost Here! ?
Through Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse shares the Good News of Jesus with millions of children around the world-many hearing about God's love for the very first time. Each shoebox gift is a simple way to make an eternal difference!
Since 1993, more than 232 million shoeboxes have been delivered to kids in 100+ countries, opening doors for over 23 million children to begin a relationship with Jesus. Every shoebox includes The Greatest Gift booklet and invites kids to take part in The Greatest Journey-a 12-lesson discipleship course led by local church leaders.
? Shoebox Drop-Off at Community Covenant Church 5070 Cathedral Oaks Road
Ladies! Women's Bible Study is Back for the Fall!?
In The Way of Wisdom - Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you'll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God's way in God's world. Books are $27 and please let us know if you need a scholarship!
The Monday night group meets from 6:30 to 8 PM &
the Wednesday morning group meets from 10 to 11:45 AM
in the Media Room!
Women's Bible study looks forward to having you join them for this insightful eight week study on the book of Proverbs!
Men's Journey Group!
A new season of abiding begins!
Join us on the Journey and invite a friend!
Tuesday mornings at 6:15am in the Media Room
OR Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Media Room
It's not too late to attend meetings while this session of Journey Group continues!
For more information see John Vanlenten or Steve Wagner
? Need Prayer? We've Got You Covered! ?
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a little extra support? We're here for you! Our amazing prayer team is ready and waiting to lift you up. Whether you're going through something big or just need some encouragement, we believe in the power of prayer and we're excited to stand with you in faith.
Whether it's something big or small, just approach one of our friendly team members after the service, and they'll step aside with you for personal and heartfelt prayer.
You may also request prayer through our Prayer Request Tool (see blue button below). Either way, know that your request will be handled with love, care, and a whole lot of compassion.
Let's connect through the power of prayer! You don't have to walk this journey alone. ??
