As we move into Fall; my favorite season of the year, with the cooler temperatures andchanging colors of the landscape, let us take time to reflect on that which we are thankful for andmost grateful. Within that reflection, I invite you to prayerfully consider how you will live out thatgratitude in the coming year. 2024...
Author: Executive Pastor Heidi Bounds (Heidi Bounds)
Embracing Change
As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat,summer and winter, day and night will never cease.Genesis 8:22 I have been doing much reflection lately for a variety of reasons. First, graduation fromseminary is in sight (230 days to be exact, but who is counting?). Second, I have been rereadingvarious papers and...
An Invitation to Reflect
The -ber months are upon us – September, October, November, and December! And forthose that don’t know, Fall is my absolutely most favorite season of all! I realize that I probably livein the wrong area of the country to truly experience Fall as we have about 5.8 days of Fall-ish typeweather, but I love the...
A Time for Everything
As I sat down to write this month’s article, I was once again reminded just how quickly thisyear has flown by. How is it already August? And with half of 2023 already behind us and withonly 147 days until Christmas! This past Sunday as Zoey, Hugo and I were painting a little something cheery to...
Beautiful Feet Bringing Good News
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”Romans 10:15 These past few weeks have been busy ones around the CCC campus. On Sunday, June 17th, twenty youth and their chaperones from Arlington Heights United Methodist Church rolled into theparking lot...
Opportunities to be the Hands and Feet of Christ
Summer is here! Well, not officially yet that is not until June 21st , but school is out andvacations, summer camps, and the days of rushing to various activities have subsided. However,this summer is shaping up to be a busy few months around CCC and your participation andassistance is greatly needed and appreciated. In June,...