In February, we did a series on the power of serving. Let’s be real, most of us like the idea of serving, but making the time to actually do it is a lot harder! We easily get consumed with our own schedules, tasks and to-do lists. Our lives are plenty busy, so often service is forgotten. Yet, when we serve, several important things happen. We contribute to something bigger than ourselves, we posit...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? – Part 5Written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanFrom Pastor CharityHey friends! Easter is just around the corner and we are in DIRE NEED of volunteers across all ministries. We still need 105 volunteers for the 9am service and 125 volunteers for the 10:45am! Sign up here to serve: https://gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1077/responses/newWelcomeW...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 27, 2026Written by Charity GoodwinJesus and CommunityScripture:Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue,as was his custom. H...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 26, 2026 Written by: Ryan Hebel Christ’s Victory Empowers His People to ServeScripture:“Then the king will reply to them, ‘I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me.'” (Matthew 25:40)Reflection – A practice for the day:Sometimes, the immensity of the world’s needs can be ove...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 25, 2026 Written by: Ryan Hebel In Christ, freedom from the oppression of sin is both personal AND communal  Scripture:In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.  He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant. Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored because the mighty one has done great things for me. Holy is his...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 24, 2026 Written by: Ryan Hebel Marginalized Prophetic Voices Emphasize God’s CharacterScripture:Take away the noise of your songs; I won't listen to the melody of your harps.  But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.  (Amos 5:23-24) Reflection:Black Theology centers God’s character by leveraging the prophetic ...  Read More