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December 19, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 22:  Candlelight Worship Service at 9:00am & 11:15am

The office will be closed Dec. 24-26 (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the Christmas holiday and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for New Years.

Dec. 29:  There will be one acapella worship service at 11:15, no classes or wee worship on this day.

End of year giving:  December is full of impactful moments of generosity and giving.  Prayerfully consider making an end of year gift.  To be counted on your 2024 taxes, please give by Dec. 31.  These end of year gifts help us continue to share Jesus' store with as many people as possible in the coming year.  Give now

Jan. 5-Mar. 2, 2025:  United Marriage:  God intended for married couples to enjoy very special blessings. Through United, you and your spouse learn how to make your marriage all that God wants it to be. Over nine weeks, this enlightening course takes couples through a series of life lessons in Scripture to explore the spiritual and emotional elements of a lasting, loving relationship.
Preregistration needed.  Cost is $49.00* per couple. The course will meet on Sundays, January 5 through March 2. Scholarships available if needed.

April 21-May 1, 2026: Greece Trip: in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Join us for an unforgettable journey tracing the footsteps of the apostle Paul across the Mediterranean. Travel on land and cruise the Mediterranean Sea. Explore iconic locations like Athens, Ephesus, the stunning island of Santorini, and the spiritual island of Patmos. (With an optional 3-night journey to Rome.)  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. For more information, visit this link.  

Sunday Worship Schedule:  Worship Times

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes.
Join a Bible study class on Sunday at 10:15am. All of our Bible classes focus on: Reflecting On Scripture (studying in a way that leads to application and transformation), Service (providing opportunities to serve both on Sunday morning and during the week), and Connection (fostering relationships that can be deepened through small groups).

Current Sunday Adult Engagement Options at 10:15am. Visit clearcreekcoc.org/sunday-engagement for more information.

Please invite college age and young professionals to attend a class just for them Sundays at 10:15am in Room A9. 

For additional information, please click links for Kids, Youth, and Upcoming Activities.

Get Connected. Taking your next step to become more like Jesus is best done with others who are on the same journey. If you don't have a dedicated group of people to walk alongside with you, we will help you find a group
FAMILY NEWS

We express sympathy to Betty Brasher and family on the passing of her brother in law, Michael Brasher, on Dec. 16.  

We express sympathy to Rachel Manning and family on the passing of her father, Philip Nunnally, on Dec 14.  Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 19 from 4:00-7:00pm and Friday 1:00-2:00pm with the funeral service at 2:00 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on 153 in Hixson. Obituary

We rejoice in the baptism of Ryder Haustein on Dec. 5!

We express sympathy to Kevin Faulkner and family on the passing of his grandfather, Duane Faulkner, in Washington on Dec. 1.

We express sympathy to Stacy Alexander and family on the passing of her mother, Sybil Jacks, on Nov. 25.  Obituary

We rejoice in the baptism of Austin Thomas on Nov. 17!

We express sympathy to Betty Brasher and family on the passing of her husband, Jim Brasher, on Nov. 15.  Obituary

We express sympathy to Steve Shaner and family on the passing of his father, David Shaner, on Nov. 2 in Arkansas.  Interment will be on December 18 at 11:30am, at the Arlington Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Wisconsin.   Obituary

Our Mission is to reach the next person for Jesus.  Pray for the one person or one family you would like to get connected to God. 
TEACHING

The Cast of Christmas:  This Advent season, we examine four key characters in the Christmas story: The magi, king Herod, Simeon, and Joseph. Each person played a role in God’s story of Salvation. The question is: Am I playing my role in God’s continuing story? Series begins next Sunday, December 1.
 
Dec. 22:  Joseph: I’ll Take The Risk Joseph sacrificed his reputation and risked it all to stand with Mary—and with God. Loving others like Jesus might mean giving up comfort, pride, or approval. The question is: Will you risk it all for what really matters?  Note: We will end the sermon and series with our traditional Christmas candle lighting.

Join us in-Person at 9:00am (acapella) or at 11:15am (instrumental) or Livestream at YouTube.com/Clearcreekcoc or clearcreek.online.church.
PRAYER REQUESTS

Mike Foos requests prayers, his ankle bones is healing and seems he will not need extensive surgery. His dad, Charles Foos, in Illinois has severe dementia and suffered a stroke is in a 24hr memory care unit.

Paul Black request prayers as he is fighting prostate cancer.

Loni Cypher, niece of Leonard Frey, lives in TX, and has been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.  She was transferred to MD Anderson in Houston for care.  Prayers for healing are appreciated as she is the primary bread winner of their family.  

Becky Dolberry, sister in law of Connie Lowe and Keith Dolberry, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  She's having chemo and radiation treatment.  Becky is also the full time caregiver for her husband, Ronnie, who is in poor health.  Prayers are appreciated.  

Charlie Smelley has finished his rounds of chemo and is now taking a medication every six weeks with less side effects than the chemo.  Continued prayers appreciated.

Doug Curls, Jan Hudgin's cousin, is in liver failure and is awaiting a liver transplant.

Carol Bryant, mother of Carmen Jenkins, has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized to her bones and brain.  Please pray that the treatments help prolong and improve her quality of life.

Kathy Neilson, sister of Bonnie Ray, prayers are appreciated for her care.

Lanie Jones, cousin of Sheila Swink, is responding well to the chemo treatment for multiple myeloma. Her lab tests have been good, and she will be continuing the same treatment. She is so appreciative of all the prayers.
MISSIONS

If you would like to be added to the "senders list" to receive the mission families reports through email, please contact the church office at office@clearcreekcoc.org or 423-877-6232 to be added.
GROUPS

Service Opportunities for Groups: Connect with our community face to face by service to others. Many opportunities are available.

If you are not part of a group and would like information, go to clearcreekcoc.org/small-groups.
CHILDREN

For details and other children's dates, go to: clearcreekcoc.org/kids 
YOUTH

For details and other youth dates, go to: clearcreekcoc.org/youth.
WOMEN

Feb. 7:  Ladies Favorite Things Party:  Ladies, join us in the cafe starting at 6:00pm, and bring a friend! This is a good opportunity to invite a friend, and to meet and connect with your church sisters. If one of your favorite things is NOT getting up in front of other people, we’ve got that covered.  Bring a finger food and three of one favorite thing ($5 & under) to share; go home with three new favorites. Registration

Monday Ladies Group: Mondays at 10:00am in A8, will resume meeting in January.

Tuesday Ladies Group:  Tuesdays at 11:00am in the cafe, will resume meeting in January.

CRITI:   12/3: Downs/Goodrich, 12/17: Aulich/Sanders, 12/24: Campbell/Hannah
MEN

Friday Morning Group meets at 6:30am in the conference room.

Jan. 18th: Men's Chili Cook Off  Join us on January 18th at 6:00pm in the gym for the Men's Chili Cookoff!  We will start off the night eating together and voting on who brought the best chili. Don't want to bring chili for the competition? No problem...just bring your appetite as there will be plenty of food!  After dinner we plan to have some time hearing about how God has worked in the lives of some of our men and spending some time in prayer together.  And for those interested, there will be a group of men staying to watch the Saturday night college football game on the projector in The Creek.
The Chili Cookoff is for any guy 6th grade and up...so dads feel free to bring your middle or high school son with you. You can bring a friend or coworker too. Please register to let us know you are coming and if you plan to enter the chili competition.  Registration
BIRTHDAYS

16 Judy Teague, Tate Tidwell
17 Mark Guhne
18 Arlo Cole, Grant Reynolds, Carol Roark
19 April Collier, Caly parker
20 Larry Aulich, Wayne Gerber, Presley McNair, Connie Moyer, Hannah Window
21 Natalie Feher
22 Tyler Rios
23 Nellie Ewing, Matt Hunt
24 Carrie Arendale
25 Chris Cantrell, Jake Hendrix, Kasyn McNair, Mia Mincy
26 Crystal Birch, Linda Frey, Daryl Mann, Bob Odum, Nicolas Rios
27 Claire Clemmons, Matt Cole, Lucy Woolsey
28 Oscar Goins
29 Jean Roark, Steve Swink, Rachel Wagner
30 Emme Feher, Brantley Harbin, Bill Pinion
31 Cameron Hoge