CCC Family Announcements 

Attention all High School, College and Trade School Graduates
Please email a senior picture (digital) saved as your name. Please also include a short biography including your current educational experience, activities, and future plans. We are recognizing our graduates on the weekend of May 18 and 19th. Please email by May 10th to christcommunity@cccfamily.com

Flowers for the Ashleigh Whitty Memorial Garden
Sun loving flower plants in memory of a loved one, can be dropped off by Memorial Day at the Ashleigh Whitty Memorial Garden, next to the gazebo in the back parking lot.

Ice Cream for Monica Week
Please join the Amaro Bros. Ice Cream Shoppe for the first week opening on May 1st- 8th for “Ice Cream for Monica” week! Amaro’s will donate 100% of all profits to the Monica Lyn DeMello Vocation School building fund in Guatemala. The Amaro Bros. Ice Cream Shoppe is located at 478 Middleboro Ave in East Taunton.

3rd Annual CCC Yard Sale is Saturday, May 25th, from 8AM to 2PM, with all proceeds going to the Building Fund. We are now collecting yard sale items, so bring your items to the church trailer on Saturday, May 11th or May 18th between 8-11AM. We still need many volunteers so stop by the Yard Sale table for additional information or to sign up, or contact Sheila Berry at 508-824-8192 or Sheryl Howes at 508-866-8773.

Small Group Studies
We have a great selection of small groups studies. Check out the blue small group sheet available in the foyer to find a time and location that works for you! This is a great way to connect with others as we study and fellowship together.

Multiply Small Group
Please join us for a powerful study on becoming a disciple of Christ and what it means to Multiply. Study begins Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 PM and runs through September 5th and will be held upstairs in Room 8 at Stevens Street Campus. For more information contact Matt Thornton at mthorntonusa@yahoo.com.

Calling all Women! The Women of Faith "Believe God Can Do Anything" 2013 tour will be held November 1 & 2 this year. If you are interested in hearing about this exciting event, would like to share your experience with others, or would just like to fellowship with other women, please join us Saturday, May 11th at the Middleboro Ave campus, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Light refreshments and babysitting available. RSVP to Jeri Farrell @ 508-397-1820 or pdlpn57@aol.com.

Men's Basketball
Starting on May 11th, CCC will be having open men’s basketball from 9 to 11 AM for men 18 and older who attend CCC or whose family attends the church. Men will be able to invite a non-CCC affiliated friend 18 and older to join them. All participants are asked to help set up the gym for church services for the weekend at the end of play. If you have questions please contact John Wankewicz; wankewicz-john@hotmail.com or Bill Lapointe; billliz@comcast.net

Men's Softball
CCC Men’s Softball is starting the end of April. We are looking for guys that want to play moderate pitch softball. We are also looking for someone who is open to coaching the team/teams. Please see Ray Severance at the back table to sign up or contact him at ray.severance@gmail.com

Uno Fundraiser coupons are available at the ‘Special Events’ bulletin board in the foyer. Present to your server anytime you eat at Uno and 20% of your check will be given back to the church for the new sanctuary.

May Prayer Calendars are available in the foyer. Alternatively, you can download it here.

Do you want to go on another Mission Trip? If you’re interested in going on an upcoming trip to either Peru, July 29 – August 6, 2013 or Guatemala November 4 – 11, 2013, please email the church so that we can send you the training agenda. The dates listed are approximate, give a day or two on departure and return.

Gold Fundraiser for new Sanctuary
CCC has partnered with Hannoush Jewelers at Silver City Mall for a fundraiser which begins in April and will run through May 2013. Hannoush Jewelers will accept Gold, Silver, and Pearls and will forward the value of jewelry plus 10% to CCC! You decide if you would like all or part of the cash value to be donated to the church. For more information and to pick up your Donation Verification Form, stop by the table in the back. Contact Connie Schmidt at 508-386-0552 with questions.

Nursing Home Ministry
Once a month on Sunday morning from 10 – 11:30 am, volunteers are needed at the Raynham Life Care Center to minister to the residents during a coffee hour / fellowship time, just prior to their televised church service. If interested in helping, please contact Linda Tillson at 508-823-3120.

Sunday School Teachers Needed
Once a month during the Saturday service, teachers are needed for elementary school age children. Teacher guides and materials are all provided. If interested, contact either Lea Maguire at tmaguire32@comcast.net or Lauren Olson at lauren.olson412@gmail.com

Benevolence Offering
Once a month on Communion Sunday, along with our regular offering, we collect a benevolence offering which helps those in our community through our support of The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, The Refuge, Charis Counseling Center and St. Vincent De Paul (in the winter months for shelter), as well as helping those in our own church family. Use the blue envelopes located in the chair pockets for the benevolence offering.

Looking for a place to serve?
We are in need of help at all services! Contact Donna Gailey at christcommunity@cccfamily.com or 774-766-1017 for more information.

Serving Opportunity: Sound technician
We are in need of sound technicians to help us once a month with our weekend worship services. The commitment involves one Thursday evening, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning once a month. Previous experience helpful. Please indicate on the communication card or email Nathan Landers at Nathanlanders@cccfamily.com

Little Lamb Ministry
If you have recently had a baby, please let the church know by contacting Corinne Archibald at 508-947-5681 or TDEBears77@comcast.net, to be added to our little lambs program. The 4th Saturday and Sunday of each month we will welcome our new little lambs with a special gift. Contact Donna at christcommunity@cccfamily.com if you will be attending with your little lamb so we can have the gift ready.

Overflow Parking
Door to door service! Park at the East Taunton Elementary School and the CCC shuttle van will pick you up at your car and then drop you off at the front door of the church.

Foundations (Bible, God, Afterlife, Holy Spirit, Creation, Sanctification & more)
Each month, on Thursday evenings at 6:30, a different doctrine or basic truth of the Christian faith, is taught in a simple, systematic and life changing way. Elder Mike Sullivan will be teaching on Sanctification for the month of April. To see which doctrine is taught each month, or more info, pick up a brochure in the foyer.

Guatemala Storehouse Donations
The goal for Nov. 2013 is 50 families [250-300 people] and your help is vital. March & April collections are for HYGIENE items. See list in front lobby or online. Every donation is important. Use the box in the main lobby. Questions: contact Keri Bemis or Trish Holloway at 508-947-0938.

RID Certified Interpreted Services
RID certified interpreted services provided for the Sunday 9:45 am service. Contact ChristCommunity@cccfamily.com

Portuguese Translation Ministry
The 11:30 am service can be heard in Portuguese. Headphones are available in the foyer. Contact Ali Sleiman at 508-824-6085

Direct Online Giving is available through the church’s website at www.cccfamily.com by clicking on the ‘Giving’ tab. Also available in the foyer and on the website is an authorization form for automatic weekly or monthly giving. Contact Donna Gailey at donnag520@gmail.com

Business Card Holder
As a means for you to advertise your business, a Business Card Holder is available and it’s located on the wall in the foyer. Also, check out the business cards if you’re in need of a service for hire.

Beverages / Coffee
We ask for your help in not bringing coffee or other beverages into the gym, however, water is ok. Thank you.

Phase 2 Pledges (Sanctuary with classrooms)
Please turn in pledge cards as soon as possible. If you did not receive a pledge card and would like one, they are available in the chair pockets and foyer

Building Fund Update
Phase 2 Sanctuary with Classrooms
Amount needed to begin Stage One $350K
Received as of April 30th $309K ! Balance needed to begin$41K