Available on DVD: Rebel Without A Clue
Posted February 14, 2010
Based on the book of Jonah, the recent four-sermon series, Rebel Without a Clue, is available on DVD through the Christ Church Bookstore for $20. If you would prefer it mailed, please email or call 214-291-5032. (Shipping fee $2.50.)
About the Sermon Series
Everyone has something to say to God…sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. But sometimes we need to stop and hear what God has to say to us! Jonah wass a minor prophet with a major lesson for everyone. Considered by some to be a children’s story, the book of Jonah packs very adult and very contemporary lessons and insights for us today.
Study Guides
- January 16/17 – Get Over Yourself
Sermon Study Guide - January 23/24 – You Can Run But You Cannot Hide
Sermon Study Guide - January 30/31 – You Get Another Chance
Sermon Study Guide - February 6/7 – I Have a Question for You
Sermon Study Guide
Be – Women’s Conference
Posted January 30, 2010
Belong, Believe, Become — Enjoy a weekend of belonging, believing and becoming all God created you to be in an ambiance of welcoming friends, life-giving teaching, and relaxing fun.
April 16-17, 2010, Fellowship Hall
with Holly Wagner of Oasis Christian Center
Cost: $55 – Childcare provided with reservation
April 7 is the registration deadline.
Speaker: Holly Wagner
Holly and her husband, Philip, co-pastor the Oasis Christian Center, a growing, relevant, multi-cultural, multi-generational church located in Los Angeles. She loves spending time with her two young adult children, Jordan and Paris, and enjoys seeing them fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives.
Holly is passionate about seeing women become who God has designed them to become, and seeing every generation of woman extend a helping hand to the generation that is younger. Through the women’s ministry of Oasis, GodChicks, Holly seeks to blow the lid off the boxes that women have sometimes put themselves in and encourages women to be the amazing, world-changing champions they were made to be.
She has written several books using her humorous yet challenging style to encourage readers. Her books include: Dumb Things We Do, a “his and hers” look at overcoming relationship obstacles; God Chicks, examining with humor and honesty the many facets of being a woman of God; Daily Steps for GodChicks, a 90 day devotional which was written during her treatment of breast cancer; and WarriorChicks, which uses Holly’s own life experiences to deliver witty, yet poignant principles for facing any crisis life throws at you.
Holly has been featured on many TV shows: Fox Family’s Parenting Show, Dick Clark’s The Other Half, Berman and Berman, TBN’s Praise the Lord and JCTV, and the 700 Club. Holly speaks at churches and conferences all over the world, and loves living out the adventure God has given her.
Conference Schedule
- FRIDAY NIGHT
7 p.m. – Registration, Worship, Speaker
8:30-9:45 – After Party
8-9 – Optional: BE space. In the Chapel, a time to be alone with God with quiet music; meditations provided. - SATURDAY MORNING
8:30-9:30 – Optional: BE space in prayer room
9-9:45 – Breakfast and Sharing
9:40-11:00 – Worship/Speaker
11:00-11:30 – Book Signing
11:30-12:30 – Lunch
12:30-1:45 – Creative Conversations and/or Soaking Prayer
2-3 – Closing - Register Now
Walking With God: The Real Story of Abraham
Posted January 11, 2010
He is known as the Father of the Faith. A man who trusted God, who gave up everything to serve God, and yet a man who lied, cheated and doubted. The Father of the Faith was far from flawless. He was like us…and that is good news because as our example of how to walk with God, we do not get a picture of a superhero. We get a picture of an ordinary man, but one who had an extraordinary faith that God can kindle in the heart of us all. This is an opportunity for everyone to learn from Abraham what it really means to walk with God.
If you are looking for a Bible study with depth, with personal application, and with good people to get to know and be with, consider joining one of our On Point Bible studies this spring. Even if you have never come or if you came once or twice and were unable to make it back, do not hesitate to rejoin us anytime.
Come take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from God’s Word and to be encouraged to live the Christian life as we learn better how to walk with God.
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Tuesday Mornings at 7 a.m., Fellowship Hall
For men only
Begins Jan 19 - Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
For men and women
Begins Jan 20
Email to reserve childcare »
Two New Growth Groups
Posted January 8, 2010
Living A Devoted Life
Kristen Decker & Brent Gentsch, Co-Leaders
Sundays, 11 a.m.
Adult Education Building – Room 204
Begins January 10
Acts of the Apostles
Toni & Jim Brown, Leaders
Sundays, 11 a.m.
Adult Education Building – Room 203
Begins January 17
No reservation or registration is required. All are welcome.
RingLeaders: A Fellowship of Christian Husbands
Posted January 8, 2010
January 25 – April 26
Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
A 13-week group-based ministry specifically for married men, to help them live out their faith in their marriages. It is open to all Christian husbands who desire to strengthen their relationship with their wives and with God. Members will be asked to attend every weekly session. The course is designed and led by Dr. Ken Wilgus and Fr. Jeff Rawn.
For more info or to sign up, contact Jeff Rawn at 214-291-5058.
Connect with other moms
Posted November 3, 2009
Moms ‘n Mosa!cs begins Tuesday, January 5
A study & fellowship opportunity for moms of children birth through 12th grade. If you’re looking for a place to join other moms for a time of fellowship, praise and worship, Bible-based teaching, special speakers, and heart-to-heart small group discussion, then Moms‘n Mosa!cs is for you.
- Class begins Tuesday, January 5 at 9:15 a.m.
- Meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
- Vicky Warren & Karen Ward, Leaders
Related
- Co-ed Bible Study – On Point Wednesday Evenings
- Women’s Bible Studies
- Silent Retreat
- Women’s Ministry
Small Group Impact
Posted September 25, 2009
How has a small group impacted your life? Read some of the real-life testimonies shared from our parish.
We were pretty new to Christ Church when we joined our small group. Having come from another denomination, we had a lot to learn and were really seeking to “plug in” and become a real part of the fellowship. God has a way of bringing people into your life for a purpose, and I am amazed at the group we found and how God has used them in our lives.
It was only a short time after joining this group that we realized how very much in common we had with them. Not only were we all close to the same age and in, or soon to be in the empty nester stage – but we all faced similar challenges and struggles in life as parents for which we were able to gain new perspective, no longer feeling like we were alone in these struggles.
The friendships have become those we treasure most, and we look forward to each and every time we meet. There is nothing we would not do for these friends in our group, and we know there is nothing they would not do for us. They have shared with us and prayed with us – and this continues to be a priority and a great blessing in our lives.
— Jim and Karen Harbor
Our small group is not just a collection of folks that meet every so often but it is a family, not just on this earth but we will be a family for eternity. We truly love and care about one another. When one hurts we all hurt. When one rejoices, we all rejoice.
Personally, I do not know how people make it through the trials and tribulations without the comfort (compassion in action) of folks who share their faith, their love and their lives with one another. Jesus called us to be in communion with one another and small group is the epitome of that call.
Honestly, my small group changed my life. Those folks are the most sincere and loving people I have ever met.
— Carol Hinson
Rick and I joined a small group several years ago. We meet every 2 weeks and our evenings consist of fellowship time, Bible study and prayer. I just love our group! Each and every one of us over the years has had a need for our small group to come alongside of us for support and prayer.
Two years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, and proceeded to have 6 surgeries and chemo during the course of the next year, our small group was such a gift. Meals were brought in daily, cards and flowers would show up on our doorstep, My family was being prayed for 24/7. They would consistently check in with not only me, but with my husband Rick who was dealing with all that goes with being the husband of a wife with cancer. They wrapped their arms around us and loved us just like family. They were Jesus with skin on for us.
Rick and I will always be grateful for this special group of people.
— Karen Giardina
Our group started meeting in 1991 and we have met weekly ever since. We are closer to Christ and becoming more Bible literate (or at least more literate than I ever imagined I would be) because of this group.
Some members have come and gone over the years but our core group has remained steadfast and it all serves to make it feel like family. Our immediate families live out of the area so these are the folks that we share everything with…from the Word to a meal to a loss of a loved one to our children’s weddings and grandchildren. They have even tromped through the mud to water flowers on the back porch while we are on vacation!
In short, I can’t fathom what our life might be like without these followers to help us along. Make no mistake, we initially went to small group when it was being led by friends of ours in an effort to not hurt feelings and the rest is history!
— Elaine Wilson
More Information
If you’re ready to connect with a small group, contact Susan Freeman at 214-291-5055.
Grace Under Pressure
Posted September 13, 2009
Discover God’s Amazing, Sustaining Grace in Every Moment
This 11-week sermon series, originally preached September 13 – November 22, 2009, focuses on Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. Verse after verse, chapter after chapter, Paul teaches and bears witness to our God who gives His grace to supply Paul’s need, bless his hardships, comfort his trials and strengthen him for the full life to which he is called.
Below you will find study guides from each week’s message to use in Small Group study:
Sept 13: The Algebra of Grace
Sept 20: What Forgiveness Does
Sept 27: Change You Can Believe In
Oct 4: We Do Not Lose Heart
Oct 11: If Anyone is in Christ
Oct 18: The Parable of the Prodigal God and the Lost Sons
Oct 25: Journey to Generosity
Nov 1: Cheerful Giver
Nov 8: Taking Down Strongholds
Nov 15: The Thorn and His Grace
Nov 22: Aiming for Perfection
Co-Ed On Point – Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Posted August 1, 2009
Join us for a challenging and enlightening study. For more information contact the Rev. Jason Bowman. Class reservations are not necessary, but parents who need childcare do need to register their children.
- Classes resume Wednesday, January 20, 6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall
- To reserve childcare, email Nursery@ChristChurchPlano.org
Genesis – Fall ‘09
- Audio: Week 1
- Outline: Week 1
- Homework
Week 1
- Audio: Week 3
- Outline: Week 3
Week 3
- Audio: Week 6
- Outline: Week 6
Week 6
- Audio: Week 7
- Outline: Week 7
Week 7
- Audio: Week 8
- Outline: Week 8
Week 8
- Audio: Week 9
Week 9
- Audio: Week 10
Week 10
- Audio: Week 11
- Outline: Week 11
Week 11
- Audio: Week 12
- Outline: Week 12
Week 12
- Audio: Week 13
Week 13
- Audio: Week 14
- Outline: Week 14
Week 14