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1 6115 MAHAN DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL Return Service Requested LOVE CHRIST. LOVE OTHERS.SERVE February Tri-State Christian Camp February 12 5pm A Valentine s Day event for the WHOLE FAMILY. GAMES - FOOD KARAOKE - ICE CREAM $7 per person (please sign up in foyer) THIS is what love is The world has tried to define love for us in so many ways. Let s celebrate Valentine s Day this year with the whole family and RE-discover what GOD says love is. Speaker: Mike Chambers from JUFL JOIN US: LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, February 21 st Lunch at 11AM, Program 12-1PM Capital City Christian Church RSVP Bring a Friend!

2 From the Senior Minister Can You Hear Me Now? Last Sunday the sermon was entitled Can You Hear Me Now? We talked about how God has used angels and prophets in the past to communicate His message to mankind. But when we get to the New Testament, we find that the responsibility of sharing the Gospel message of Christ belongs to every one of us who call ourselves Christian. The Great Commission to GO into all the world teaching and baptizing about Jesus is what God expects us to do as His ambassadors. 2 Corinthians tells us that we are His ambassadors entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation to a world around us. So in this season of Faith Promise (March 5 th is our commitment Sunday) we are emphasizing this great responsibility we have. Our mission team has selected the theme, Let the Earth Hear His Voice. I can t think of a better theme for us to get behind local and world wide missions. So the entire month of February we will be hearing from a different missionary speaker on Sunday morning Feb. 5 th Johnny Arnold from Tri-State Christian Camp in DeFuniak Springs. You certainly don t want to miss the incredible things our camp is doing to impact the lives of young people in North Florida and South Georgia. Feb. 12 th Seth McManus, a Junior at Johnson University of Florida, is preparing for overseas mission work. He has two mission opportunities we will hear about. One this spring in Cambodia working with Rapha House, and another this coming summer along the Ivory coast of Africa. You won t want to miss hearing from the next generation of world missionaries. Feb. 19 th Dr. Les Hardin, from Johnson University of Florida. We have heard from Dr. David Eubanks for the last three years, but this year Dr. Hardin will share the great things happening through our Bible College University here in Florida. Feb. 26 th David Fincher David is a retired preacher, most recently from a church in South Florida. David relocated to nearby Carrabelle last summer as he has been working on his sailboat getting it ready to leave for Saint Lucia Island this Spring. David has committed his heart to a brand new mission work on this sister island to the island of Barbados. March 5 th Commitment Sunday This is the Sunday we will receive pledge cards and tally them all up to see what our 2017 Faith Promise Pledge will look like. Remember, we don t ask you to sign anything. This is a pledge between you and God. Now Faith Promise is not the only thing going on this month. We have our annual Valentines Day Dinner, (Sunday Feb. 12 5pm), and our theme is A Picnic in the Park. We are going to do our very best to make this Valentine Banquet have something for the WHOLE family. The world has a definition of what LOVE is, but it is FAR from what the love of Christ looks like. And we also have a Men s Retreat over in DeFuniak Springs at Tri-State Christian Camp on Feb We are encouraging EVERY man at CCCC to invite another friend and lets make this year s Men s Retreat a kickoff to bigger and better Men s Ministry here at Capital City Christian Church. Lots Happening... See you Sunday, Allen G. Tri-State Christian Camp Valentine s Day Dinner Feb. 12, 5PM February FAITH PROMISE

3 Communication From the Leadership Cleanliness is next to godliness Well that s probably in the Bible right maybe not. Thanks to John Wesley circa 1778 in a sermon he gave and I quote Being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or goodness, as in Don't forget to wash your ears-cleanliness is next to godliness. Now, I m sure Wesley meant well but I m not positive he knew moms would use this phrase from then to eternity on their children. Don t get me wrong I am quite certain there are many famous saying that people equate as being in the Bible. For example; Money is the Root of All Evil, or God Moves in Mysterious ways. I recently went looking into these popular saying to see if there are any truths in them. Enjoy! The following is an excerpt from an article entitled 10 popular Bible Verses That Aren t in the Bible, by Alecia Mackenzie The Bible, long debated as the bestselling book of all time, might also be one of the most quoted texts. But how much of what is cited as coming from the Old and New Testaments is actually in the Bible? Spare the rod, spoil the child -This could very well be a paraphrase of Proverbs 13:24, but the statement doesn t really exist in any translation of the Bible. The Bible verse actually reads: He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Samuel Butler, a 17th century British poet, actually coined the phrase "spare the rod and spoil the child" in his satirical poem, Hudibras. "Money is the root of all evil" - This misquote is not too far off from the actual verse, found in 1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Blessed and highly favored - Paul, credited with writing many of the New Testament letters, never wrote to the churches in Corinth or Rome declaring Christians to be blessed and highly favored. As good as the phrase may sound; it's not in the Bible. "All things work together for good" - This is another passage in which context is key what things work together for whose good? Romans 8:28 reads in full: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. God moves in mysterious ways - This might be a universal confession among all Christians, but this phrase is stated nowhere in Scripture. Perhaps the phrase can be linked to Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. Pride comes before the fall - This phrase often attributed to the Bible is almost correct. The actual verse, found in Proverbs 16:18, actually reads: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. In summary, the next time I am tempted to pull out one of my favorite biblical verses, I think I will just consult the bible first. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt (Abraham Lincoln, not the Bible!) The Elders February 1 - Meal & Devotion February 2 - February 5 - Special Guest Speaker Johnny Arnold February 6-6PM Ladies In-Touch Dinner Meeting February 7-6:30PM Board Meeting February 8 - Meal & Devotion February 9 - February 12 - Special Guest Speaker-Seth McManus February 13 - February 14 - February 15 - Meal & Devotion COMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY February 16-6PM Lafayette HOA February Tri-State Men s Retreat February 19 - Special Guest Speaker, Les Hardin February 20 - February 21-11AM Lunch & Learn with Dr. Pat Smith February 22 - Meal & Devotion February 23-8AM Men s Breakfast February 26 - Special Guest Speaker-David Fincher 12PM Fellowship Meal February 27 - February 28 -

4 Ministry EVENTS Tri-State Women s Retreat March 31, 7:00PM till 2:00PM April 1, 2017 A relaxing and spiritually nourishing spa-themed event where you will be re- minded of God s faithful-ness and the power of connecting with other women.. Registration begins February 1st. Register early for a chance to win a Spa gift pack (must be postmarked by March 1st) FAITH PROMISE March 5 A SEASON OF PRAYER for January: Pray that we all heed the words of the Great Commission and will reach out to the lost world. Come join us on Thursday morning at 10AM for a time of prayer. We have set aside a room (room 165) dedicated to prayer. You are encouraged to spend time in communication with God. Feel free to use this room at any time, individually or as a group to pray about whatever is on your heart. MAKE AN EFFORT TO PRAY DAILY Each Sunday in February will focus on a different mission work, all gearing up for our Faith Promise Rally. Heed the Call, Matt. 28:19 Children s Ministry Join us in Children s Church for: Sunday School Nursery Pre-K & K 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-5th Grade Feb. 5 Becky Griffin Don & Linda Meeks Feb. 12 Charlotte NeSmith Don & Linda Meeks Feb. 19 Debi Smith Don & Linda Meeks Feb. 26 Marilyn Bryan Don & Linda Meeks Children s Church/Worship For more information: call or visit Nursery K 5th Grade Feb. 5 Charlotte NeSmith Feb. 12 Becky Griffin Feb. 19 Marilyn Bryan Juanita Tatum Feb. 26 Debi Smith

5 Sun M o n T ue Wed T hu F ri Sat Happy Birthday: Donna Gonzalez 20 - Nancy Smith 20 - Marie Hancock 25 - Lisa Harvey 4PM Rice Life Group 5PM Thorson Life Group 5PM Gonzalez Life Group 5PM Valentine s Dinner 4PM Rice Life Group 5PM Thorson Life Group 5PM Gonzalez Life Group Fellowship Meal PM Ladies In Touch Meeting AM AM Men s Breakfast Lunch & Learn w/ Dr. Pat Smith F E B R UA RY Meal & Outreach 6:30PM Ladies Bible 6:30 Board Meeting Meal & Prayer 6:30PM Ladies Bible Meal & Devotion 6:30PM Ladies Bible Meal & Devotion 6:30PM Ladies Bible 6PM Lafayette HOA Tri State Men s Retreat 4PM Rice Life Group 5PM Thorson Life Group 5PM Gonzalez Life Group Ladies In Touch Upcoming Events: February 21-11AM 1Lunch & Learn with Dr. Pat Smith Increase Your Energy by 100% Call the office or sign up in the Atrium February 26 - Fellowship Meal Don t forget to send in your registration for Senior Saints in the Sonshine, March Call the office for more information. February 6 th at 6PM Ladies Dinner Meeting Meet for great food, fun, and fellowship, and an opportunity to serve Bring a friend! For More information contact Donna Gonzalez HERE ARE SOME EVENTS THAT ARE EASY TO INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS: Ladies Dinner Meeting, February 6, 6PM Valentine s Dinner, Picnic In the Park, February 12, 5PM Lunch & Learn with Dr. Pat Smith, February 21, 11AM Fellowship Meal, February 26, 12:00PM Food Pantry Our Food Pantry provides food for those in immediate need. If you or someone you know is in need please see Allen or Trish and check out the Food Pantry. You can make monetary donations to the pantry by designating Pantry on your check and placing it in the offering.

6 Our purpose is to LOVE CHRIST, LOVE OTHERS and SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP: Bible 9:00 AM Coffee Break 10:00 AM Worship 10:30 AM Life Group 4:00PM Sunday Evening Life Group 5:00 PM Wednesday Bible Discussion Groups 6:30 PM OUR STAFF: Allen Gonzalez Mike Seay Trish Rice Senior Minister Worship Director Administrative Assistant Leadership: ELDERS: Rick Harvey, Don Meeks, Tim Thorson STATISTICS FOR January ATTENDANCE Average AM Worship 66 GIVING General Giving Missions Budget Need $ 14,240 $ 1,820 $15,224 $4,585 DEACONS: Dona Cormier, Clayton Wilder ASL MINISTRY: An ASL interpreter is available to The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community at the Sunday morning10:30am service. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ~ The Deadline for MARCH 2017 Newsletter is FEBRUARY 22nd