Christ Church of Oak Brook • 501 Oak Brook Road • Oak Brook, IL 60523 • 630.654.1882 • Privacy Policy Search Media Contact My Account New Here? ABOUT Welcome | Info WORSHIP Services | Media GROW Connect | Learn SERVE Missions | Volunteer CARE Care | Prayer ENGAGE Events | Ministries GIVE Impact | Support Weekly Update May 10, 2017 Current Message Series May 13/14 Saturday Services: 5:00 pm | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live) Sunday Services: 9:00 am | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live) 10:45 am | Sanctuary | One Church Adele Calhoun (Live) 6:00 pm | Sanctuary | Rick Glyman (Live) Join us as our entire congregation comes together for “One Church” worship on Mother’s Day weekend featuring guest preacher, Reverend Adele Calhoun. Adele is a renowned author, spiritual formation leader, and former pastoral staff member at Christ Church. All three services are identical and will feature both our contemporary band and chancel choir. Plus, join us Saturday evening after worship for a special Arts Collective Gallery night featuring creative work from local artists. Take Root and Construction Updates Pardon Our Dust! Construction Is Under Way. Over the next 18 months, we will be substantially expanding our parking lots and adding a brand new contemporary worship auditorium among other upgrades in order to grow our Oak Brook Campus for long-term vitality and impact. To learn more about every stage of our journey, visit us online! For the latest construction updates, visit takerootccob.org/construction. Worship Sharing a Musician's Journey of Faith: A Piano Recital Sunday, May 21 | 3:00 pm | Sanctuary Hear the testimony of Julia Tsien as she shares her faith walk and life's many blessings. Music Tenor, Barry Gladden, will join Julia for a wonderful time of lifting praise to our Lord through song. Generosity "Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." -1 Chronicles 29:11 Grow Celebrating 10 Years of Sharing God’s Faithfulness with the World SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY JULIANA ZOBRIST Friday, May 19 | 7:00-9:00 pm | Fellowship Hall Get your faith and Friday night fix at the 10 th anniversary celebration of Life Focus. Help us commemorate more than a decade of thought-provoking programming that has shaped the lives of millions and hear a spectacular performance by Julianna Zobrist—popular Christian singer, speaker, and wife of Cubs MVP, Ben Zobrist! Plus, be encouraged by a Q&A session between Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer and Juliana Zobrist on her faith journey after her performance. You do not want to miss this one- of-a-kind event! Registration: www.cc-ob.org/lifefocus Fellowship and Deepen Your Understanding of God’s Word Sunday Groups and Classes Finding friends, a sense of belonging, and a place to learn more about God can be easy in one of our Adult Classes and Groups. Discover which Sunday Group is right for you! Pathfinders (Adult Bible Study) | 9:00 am | Room 261/262 Oasis (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 152 Sunday Forum (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 261/262 Bible Study and Tough Issues (Adult Bible Study) | 10:45 am | Room 251 Bridge Community (Cross-Cultural Focus) | 1st and 3rd Sundays | 10:45 am | Room 263 Friendship Bible Class (Teens and Adults with Disabilities) | 10:45 am | Room 264 For more information please visit: www.cc-ob.org/sundaymorningclasses The Greenhouse: Grow Spiritually with Fellow Believers Thursdays, 9:30 am-Coffee and 10:00 am-Program | Fellowship Hall Standing Strong in the Storms of Life | April 20-May 25 | $10 Luncheon Join Rev. Rick Glyman as he expounds on how the Bible tells us that trials, tribulations, suffering, and even temptations have a very specific and God-ordained purpose. Learn how to be a victor, not a lifelong victim when faced with trials. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/adults Contact: Karen Snow / [email protected] / 630.321.6764 Ignite Your Child's Faith and Imagination this Summer Camp Wonder Session One: May 31–June 2 | Ages 3-5 Children are invited to discover God’s Word and His marvelous creations through Bible stories, crafts, games, and more! Camp Wonder is a safe place for children to learn more about God with their peers. Register for one, two, or all three sessions! Each session requires a separate registration. Rock 'N Canoe Adventure Camp July 24-27 | Incoming 4 th and 5 th Graders | Devil's Lake State Park Kids are invited to embark on a journey of growth and discovery through canoeing, rock climbing, and fellowship while growing closer to their Heavenly Father! Your child is in for an experience of a lifetime at Expeditions Unlimited Adventure Camp located at Devil’s Lake State Park. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/children Contact: Shari Knutson / [email protected] We Are Here for You During All Stages of Grieving GriefShare | Tuesdays, 7:00 pm | Wednesdays, 1:00 pm | Oak Room “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you are shivering.” If you have lost a loved one, you do not have to go through the grieving process alone. Attend the GriefShare support group and find a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Classes are 13 weeks long and include a video seminar and group discussion. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/grief Contact: Sherry Labate / 630.321.3936 / [email protected] Serve Pray with Us During the Domestic Mission Prayer Meeting May 14, 10:20 am and 2nd Sunday of Every Month | Room 263 Join members of our Domestic Missions Team in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, and petition for the needs of our church’s local, regional, and national mission partners! See how God is moving through our mission partners and spend time with us between Sunday services lifting up our partners before the Lord. Contact: Tim DeYoung / [email protected] / 630.738.8400 Bring Life to the Community with the Annual Flower Planting Lawndale Community Church | Monday, May 15 Join us for a fun morning of planting flowers around Lawndale Community Church in Chicago. We will have lunch with our Lawndale Community Church friends at Lou Malnati’s! We will meet at Christ Church at 9:00 am. Please bring your own tools! Contact: Renee Richel / [email protected] / 630.321.3921 Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks Learn How You Can Make an Impact on Others May 18, 1:00-2:00 pm or May 23, 3:00–4:00 pm | Clearinghouse Call-In Center June 17, 10:00-11:00 am | Gloria Dei Church You can make a difference in the lives of others by running local errands, helping with yard work, or by simply visiting an elder in a nursing care facility. Join us for a new volunteer, one-hour training session and learn more about LOVE Connects! Contact: Renee Richel / [email protected] / 630.321.3921 Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks Encourage the Faith of Our Homeless Brothers and Sisters May 27, 9:00–11:00 am | Pacific Garden Mission Make a difference in the lives of the homeless near our community during this brand new volunteer opportunity! We need your help praying, talking, and listening to our transient guests. Volunteers will pair off based on gender—women will speak with women and men will assist on the men’s side. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks Contact: Renee Richel / [email protected] / 630.321.3921 Help Create a Summer of Fun and Discovery Vacation Bible School | June 19–23 Make a lasting impact on our youth who will attend Vacation Bible School this summer! With nearly 300 children registered, we have the awesome opportunity to create a life-changing experience for them. We want to invite you to be a part of the army it will take to make this happen! Do not worry about talents, ability, or time, there are small and large-scale ways you can make a difference. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/children Contact: Shari Knutson / [email protected] Help a Mission Partner with Transportation this Summer June 21-August 21 Do you have a mechanically sound vehicle that you are willing to loan to one of our Global Mission Partners during their home assignment this summer? They are in need of local transportation in and around the Chicagoland area. Contact: Eileen Hoban / 630.321.6769 / [email protected] Help Restore Lost Homes Domestic Mission Rebuild Trip | Greenbrier County, WV | July 2–7 Extend help and hope in support of families in West Virginia whose homes were destroyed from severe storms in 2016. Be a part of our partnership with Samaritans purse as we help rebuild this community after major flooding across 44 counties. The trip is free of cost except for travel to and from West Virginia. Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration: www.cc-ob.org/loveworks Contact: Renee Richel / 630.321.3921 / [email protected] Be an Inspiration to Our Youth by Joining a Buddy Team During Weekend Worship Services If you have a passion for helping children and enjoy positively influencing young lives, be a part of a buddy team! Our goal is to nurture the faith of our youth by connecting them with kind-hearted believers who are interested in building a faith-filled companionship. Contact: Kathy Woods / [email protected] Provide Medical Support During Take Root Construction Every Other Saturday and Sunday (During All Service Times) If you have experience as an EMT or in other areas in the field of medicine (excluding doctors and nurses), the Campus Assurance Safety Team (CAST) needs your help in case of an emergency during construction. Your efforts will be a major blessing to our church family! We will have medical bags available. Contact: Greg Scott / [email protected] / 630.321.3906 Direct Traffic During Construction Every Sunday | 9:00 am and 10:45 am | Ages 18 and Up Looking for a way you can serve during this season of construction? The Campus Assurance Safety Team (CAST) ministry is looking for you! Join our team to help us direct the flow of traffic during construction throughout the summer! Volunteers will receive training and instruction. Contact: Greg Scott / [email protected] / 630.321.3906 Connect in Prayer Our hearts and prayers go out to: Please keep the Howell Family in your prayers upon the passing of Barbara Howell on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held in the Garden Chapel at Christ Church on May 12, 2017 with a luncheon to follow in the Commons. If you or someone you love is facing domestic violence or abuse, please contact a member of our pastoral team and we will help direct you to safe resources. Contact: The Pastoral Care Ministry / 630.654.1882 Archive Click a date below to view the Christ Church weekly update from previous weeks. 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