Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain in me a willing spirit. -Psalm 51:10-12 Happy New Year! 2023...
Author: Executive Pastor Heidi Bounds (Heidi Bounds)
May Our Burdens Be Lightened
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 As we dive into this Christmas season, there will be much to do; gifts to buy, parties to attend, decorating to be...
A Note of Thanks
Dearest Central Christian Church Family, I am so truly honored to have received the divinity scholarship again this year. Thegenerosity extended through scholarships such as this allows students like me to attendseminary without incurring a large sum of educational debt. As I shared at last month’s Administrative Council meeting and in my Octobernewsletter article, I...
A Room Filled With Love
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21 A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to...
Change Is A Beautiful Thing
A person should rejoice in their own works. – Ecclesiastes 3:22 The -ber months are here! September, October, November, and December! In case you didn’t know, Fall is my favorite season of all! Unfortunately, we have about 7.2 days of Fall-ish like weather, but I love the cooler temperatures, nonetheless. Fall is a great reminder...
When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
As I sat down to write this month’s article, I was reminded once again just how quickly this year has
flown by. How is it already July? Everyone is in full summer mode with trips to the pool, trips to the
beach, trips to visit family and friends and for those of us in Central Texas, we are just trying to stay
cool in these record-breaking Texas temperatures. July isn’t typically known for change, but I would be
remiss if I didn’t share a tad of all the happenings around CCC! As the adage goes, “when one door
closes, another one opens!”