loveled.org #loveledchurch February 2019 NEWSLETTER A SEASON of CONSECRATION Pastor Scott Welch

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1 February 2019 NEWSLETTER Pastor Scott Welch Cell A SEASON of CONSECRATION CCC Elders *Board Elders: *Marty Devitt *Tim Rush Stan Davala From February 3-March 9, we as a church family will be in a two part season of Prayer & Fasting called CONSECRATE. The first part of this season will be from February 3-February 17. It ll be a time of getting Biblically educated about what Prayer & Fasting is, what it s not, and how we ll appropriate the practical aspects of Prayer & Fasting. The second part of this season will be from February 17-March 9 in which we ll take that time to actually pray and fast together as a church. The second part of the season will include resources which will include the Sunday teachings on Prayer & Fasting, devotionals, and directions. These resources will be able to be found via our website and on our facebook page Board Trustees: Mark Mickley Adrian Tharp Teddy Stephens Superintendent Cheryl Mickley *** Ministry Support Assistant Heather Rosenberger Cell cccmsa@loveled.org Prayer Chain Heather Rosenberger Cell Christ Community Church family, So, why Prayer & Fasting and why should it interest you? To begin with let s take a look at the life of Jesus as it has to do with Prayer & Fasting... Matthew 6:16-18, 16 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. CCC Online Jesus assumes the Church will fast, by implication He communicates that fasting is to be holy, that it is a secret act toward our Heavenly Father, and that God will reward us. community Luke 4:1-4, And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, He was hungry. 3 The devil said to Him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone. loveled.org #loveledchurch CCC Contact Information 20 East Main Street Dellroy, OH cccmsa@loveled.org Jesus fasted and in the midst of His physical hunger, He points to the necessity of partaking of God s food, Holy Scripture. We want to follow His pattern.

2 We also see a pattern of Praying & Fasting from Jesus disciples Acts 13:2-3, 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Praying & Fasting is something that God uses in the lives of His followers when a crucial and/or a strategic decision needs to be made. We, as follower of Christ want to be wise and God is pleased when we seek Him. One last look at the Scripture- Prayer & Fasting is seen in the Old Testament... Daniel 9:3-5, 3 Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking Him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, O Lord, the great and awesome God, Who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from Your commandments and rules. Praying & Fasting can also be a tool of submission and repentance toward God. This practice is a necessary tool that makes us spiritually healthier. No matter how we look at Prayer & Fasting in the Bible, we can be assured of the following: God is pleased when we Pray & Fast. Prayer & Fasting is spiritually healthy for us. We are blessed when we Pray & Fast. Prayer & Fasting helps us to lay aside sin and helps us to hear God more clearly. And most of all, we become much closer to Christ. Specifically for us at Christ Community Church, we ve just entered a season where we re reading the Bible together through the High Five Challenge and I can t think of any better spiritual exercise that pairs better with that than prayer & fasting. Watch our posts on social media and at for the directions, devotions and other resources that will sustain you during this time of prayer and fasting. Join us during these upcoming weeks as we glorify God together and get blessed from Him. Christ s blessings to you, Pastor Scott Welch

3 Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2018 The regular meeting of the Christ Community Church Board was called to order by Moderator Cheryl Mickley at 7:03 pm on Tuesday, December 18, Roll call showed all members in attendance except Tim Rush, Teddy Stephens and Adrian Tharp. Clerk Margie Herrington, Treasurer Janet Piecynski, Nicole Mickley, Stan Davala and Bill Rosenberger were also present. Marty Devitt opened the meeting with devotion and prayer. Devotions for the January 22 nd meeting will be provided by Teddy Stephens. Pastor Scott presented Seek Counsel during his EQUIP segment. Scott Welch moved to approve the minutes of the November meeting. Tim Rush second. Motion carried. Bill Rosenberger presented information regarding the love-led tee shirts. Pieces with Purpose has offered to purchase the transfers needed for additional shirts to have available on site for anyone who wishes to purchase love-led gear. In order for them to purchase these transfers the church will need to prepay for them at a cost of $6 per set. Nicole Mickley presented the findings and recommendations of the 2016 Audit Committee of Nicole, Pam Platt and Terry Dye. The board entered executive session for the purpose of approving the minutes of the November 27 th Executive Session. Marty Devitt moved that the minutes be approved. Mark Mickley second. Motion carried. The board exited executive session. Review of the reports included: Treasurer s Report Report available. Pastor s Report Report available. Pastor Scott outlined upcoming sermons. He also mentioned that the Community Church pastors will be meeting 1/7/19 to discuss the future of the community services. Elder s Report No report available. Continuing to study and assist Pastor Scott in Christmas services. Trustee s Report No report available. Mark Mickley is reviewing the current electric provider contract in an effort to reduce the electric bill (average bill is over $500/mo). Education Coordinator Report Report available. Constitutional Review Committee No report available. The Committee work continues to move forward. During old business, Cheryl Mickley presented the new Expense Statement with instructions to be used by anyone seeking reimbursement for a church related expense. During discussion some corrections and additions were made to the form. Marty Devitt moved that the Expense Statement be approved as corrected. Mark Mickley second. Motion carried. The board requested additional time to review the final job descriptions presented by the Job Description Committee before approval. Action is expected at the January meeting. Cheryl Mickley will present the revised Children s Ministry Handbook at the January meeting as well. Scott Welch moved that the Audit Committee report be accepted. Mark Mickley second. Motion carried. Minor changes to procedures recommended by the Audit Committee will be discussed next month. Stan Davala, representing the Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of officers to be on the ballot at the 2019 Annual Meeting in February. Accepting nominations are: Elder Jeff Kohler, Trustee Ken Vandegrift and Drew Delane and Superintendent Cheryl Mickley. During new business, Marty Devitt moved to approve the purchase of 50 love led transfers at a cost of $6.00 each. These transfers will be available to the CCC family at Pieces with Purchase at no cost. Mark Mickley second. Motion carried. The board meeting Guest Speaker Policy (Approved 5/22/2017) was reviewed. The Annual Congregation meeting date was set as Sunday, February 17 th following the service, with an alternate date of February 24 th in case of inclement weather. The Budget Committee presented the proposed 2019 budget of $132, for board review and approval. Some adjustments were made reducing the budget to $132, Mark Mickley moved to accept the proposed budget to be presented to congregation for approval at the 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting. Scott Welch second. Motion carried. Marty Devitt moved that the church officers serving on the board be increased for 2019 to the Pastor, Superintendent, five Trustees (from three) and three Elders (from two). Mark Mickley second. Motion carried. Mark Mickley moved that the meeting be adjourned with prayer at 9:35 pm. Marty Devitt second. Motion carried. Pastor Scott Welch closed the meeting with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Margie Herrington, Clerk

4 LADIES: YOU RE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS!

5 2019 Congregational Meeting February 17, 2019 The 2019 Congregational Meeting to be held following the Sunday morning worship service on February 17, 2019 (inclement weather date February 24th). This meeting is called for the purpose of electing officers and approving the proposed 2019 budget, as well as to review 2018 and discuss what is ahead in Please plan to attend this important meeting. The officer candidates are: Elder -Jeff Kohler Trustee Drew Delane & Ken Vandegrift Superintendent - Cheryl Mickley (The board has granted an extension to the Constitution Review Team to complete their work through June 30, 2019.)

6 Ministry Leader s Contact Information Barnabas Mary Richards Communion Team Marci Devitt Decorating Team Lora Brozovic Education Coordinator Cheryl Mickley Asst. Ed. Coordinators Robin Sevek Nicole Mickley Greeters Ministry Paula Gartrell Hospitality Team Debbie Border Pam Platt Kids Church Cheryl Mickley Desarae Gorney Ladies of Life Bible Study Sue Blanton Announcements Bill Rosenberger Men s Group (Bible Study) Stan Davala Overseas Missions Director Regina McNutt PUFF Puppet Ministry Teddy & Laurie Stephens Short Term Missions Directors Jeff & Jean Kohler Music Director Marty Devitt Nursery Laurie Stephens Prayer Chain Heather Rosenberger Projection Coordinator Dave Sevek Tech/Sound Coordinator Ken Vandegrift February: Serving on Sundays Greeters: Nursery Workers: 3rd Dave & Brenda Lucas 3rd Tim & Pat Rush 10th Duane & Paula Gartrell 10th Teddy & Laurie Stephens 17th Pam Platt 17th Mark & Cheryl Mickley 24th Adrian & Rhonda Tharp 24th Lewis & Nicole Mickley Announcements: Kids Church Workers: Bill Rosenberger Worship Leader: Worship Team Sound: Josh Davala Projectionist: Caleb Davala 3rd 10th 17th 24th Christy Vandegrift Desarae Gorney Debbie Kintigh Teddy & Laurie Stephens February: Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays 3rd Noreen Chaye 5th Allan Richards 6th Laurie Stephens 11th Larry Dulaney 15th Lora Brozovic 15th Janet Piecynski 16th Hilary White 26th Margie Herrington 26th Kalye Kiko Anniversary Terry & Deb Peters

7 February 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, February 3 Men s Group 8am 9am Consecrate Series Souper Bowl Sunday 11:30am Monday, February 4 MOPS Boy Scouts 6:30pm Tuesday, February 5 Barnabas Card Ministry 9:30am Ladies of Life Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday, February 6 Prayer Walk Elders Prayer & Training 7pm Thursday, February 7 Praise & Worship Practice 6:30pm Sunday, February 10 Men s Group 8am 9am Consecrate Series Devitt s Life Group 4:30pm Kiko s Life Group Monday, February 11 Boy Scouts 6:30pm Tuesday, February 12 Barnabas Card Ministry 9:30am Ladies of Life Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday, February 13 The Well Elders Prayer & Training 7pm Thursday, February 14 Praise & Worship Practice 6:30pm Sunday, February 17 Men s Group 8am 9am Consecrate Series Congregation Meeting 11:30am Monday, February 18 MOPS Boy Scouts 6:30pm Tuesday, February 19 Barnabas Card Ministry 9:30am Ladies of Life Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday, February 20 Prayer Walk Elders Prayer & Training 7pm Thursday, February 21 Praise & Worship Practice 6:30pm Sunday, February 24 Men s Group 8am 9am Consecrate Series Weather Date for Congregational Meeting Monday, February 25 Boy Scouts 6:30pm Tuesday, February 26 Barnabas Card Ministry 9:30am Ladies of Life Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday, February 27 The Well Elders Prayer & Training 7pm Thursday, February 28 Praise & Worship Practice 6:30pm

8 CCC...Remember to pray for our Missions Team They are leaving Monday, February 4 and returning Friday, February 8. Here is a list of who is going to further the Kingdom: Jeff & Jean Kohler Stan & Denise Davala Sue Sandefur Tim & Pat Rush Lewis, Nicole & Kylee Mickley Ken & Christy Vandegrift Let s keep them in prayer the entire week.