MEETS AT THE FARM CENTRE, 420 UNIVERSITY AVE.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Trust

Ive been thinking about the word trust for the past few days. Specifically trust in God. Proverbs 3:5-6 challenges us to: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Easier said than done. Lets look at two key words, trust and acknowledge. The Hebrew word for trust used in this verse is batach. Strongs Concordance defines batach as: To have confidence, to make secure, to feel safe. Sounds about right to me, but, track with me for a minute here. The journey to confidence, security and safety begins with a lack of all three. The journey to trust begins with a lack of trust. At some point I dont feel confident, safe or secure, then something changes and I do. In healthy relationships, trust is earned by good behavior multiplied by time. In other words, you get to know the person and in knowing them you decide if they are indeed trustworthy. This takes me to the second key word: acknowledge. The Hebrew word for acknowledge used in Proverbs 3:6 is yada. Strongs Concordance defines yada as: to perceive and see, to find out and discern, to know by experience, to be acquainted with. This is an intimate, personal knowing. This same word yada is used in Genesis 4:1 when it says that: Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain The way to batach is yada. The journey to trust is knowledge. The only possible way we that we can realistically trust God with all our hearts, especially when it conflicts with our own understanding, is relationship. Before we can trust him we need to know him personally and intimately. Trusting God is in our future. No matter where we are on our spiritual journeys, somewhere down the road well need to trust the Lord. Maybe youre there right now. Unfortunately trust cant be stirred up - it is or it isnt. Trust is the fruit of a loving relationship. With all my heart I encourage you to spend time with our Heavenly Father. Hes rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4) and he loves you lavishly (1 John3:1). Hes proven himself trustworthy to me and Im confident hell prove himself trustworthy to you as well. Live Loved, Tom

SERVING THIS SUNDAY GREETERS Ferne MacEwen & Laurie MacPhee WORSHIP TEAM Carl Friedrich COMMUNION PREPARATION Bernice Gallant SPEAKER Tom Zawacki SOUND Bram Hamming MEDIA Willy Hamming TODDLER MINISTRY Marsha McAndrew & Jane Watts CHILDRENS MINISTRY Rebecca, Linda & Lindsay M. PRAYER MINISTRY TEAMS Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Wayne & Natalie Simmons CLEAN UP - TEAM C Steve & Deb Price, Nathan & Lindsay Metzger , Lisa Bulman Taylor, Anthony McAndrew

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

6:00 PM at the Farm Centre

CHURCH NEWS
CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average Giving: $2,057.21 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need! WORSHIP TEAMS Charlottetown Community Church & Surrounding Community The Presence of God That we Live Loved That we Live Love That we Live Supernaturally Donna MacDonald Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Justin Perrys brother Jason Healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support for him and his family. Justin Perrys father Healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support for him and his family. Lori Nelsons father Healing from surgery, radiation, and chemo, lifted spirits & support for him and his family. Lori McDonalds friend Jen Healing from cancer, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Karen Gallants grandson Oliver Healing and support for him and his family. Jack McAskill A healthy new liver, a speedy transplant, healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support.
Charlottetown Community Church Youth Group

If you have been thinking that you would like to take part in or lead worship on Sundays please contact John McDonald on Facebook, by email at johnperogie@gmail.com, or call or text at (902) 213-0504. CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Kidz Church

If you are interested in volunteering in Childrens Ministry, contact Laurie MacPhee. If you are interested in working with the Toddler Ministry, contact Marsha McAndrew. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Sunday morning service requires a large number of volunteers. If you can help, email cccnews2012@gmail.com, put a note on the Facebook page, sign one of the sheets in the lobby, or mention it to one of the leaders. Positions we are often looking to have help with are: OFFERING COLLECTION, GREETERS, WORSHIP TEAMS,
CLEAN-UP TEAMS, KIDZ CHURCH & TODDLER MINISTRY, PRAYER MINISTRY

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CHARLOTTETOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH MENS GROUP

MENS GROUP Will resume again in January, 2013 YOUTH GROUP Friday evenings 7:00 p.m. Location - Carl & Sheryl Friedrichs This group is for teenaged youth. For information, contact Carl or Sheryl. MOMS & TOTS GROUP Wednesday mornings 10:00 a.m. Location - McDonalds PlayPlace
A Charlottetown Community Church Group

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Pre-service prayer is held Sundays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the Farm Centre boardroom (second floor to the right at the top of the stairs). Anyone interested is welcome to join.
MOMS & TOTS

For information, contact Lindsey Perry or Marsha McAndrew.

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IN OUR AREA
ISLAND GATHERING. A NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER FOR PEI 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Montague Pentecostal Assembly 187 Douses Road, Montague, PE

GET INVOLVED

EQUIPPING CONFERENCE WITH ROBBIE DAWKINS January 25-27 at the Halifax Metro Vineyard For more information go to: www.halifaxvineyard.com or www.robbydawkins.com

If you would like to get something in the newsletter (prayer request, announcement, etc.), please email it to cccnews2012@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week. FACEBOOK Joining the Charlottetown Community Church Facebook group is the fastest way to get up to the minute news, prayer requests and get in on discussions. Check it out today!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PEI LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers to help with the construction of homes, in the ReStores, on their committees and in the affiliate offices as well. If you are interested in becoming part of their volunteer team, or would like more information, please contact Emily at (902) 367-3041 or volunteer@habitatpei.ca

REACHING OUT
CAN SUNDAY DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK Weekly, a box is placed in the lobby to collect donations for the Food Bank or for families that we recognize are in need. Any nonperishable items are greatly appreciated. COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR JESUS CARE ORPHANAGE IN TRINIDAD The next 2 Sundays I will be putting out a donation box to collect money for the Jesus Care Orphanage in Trinidad. A friend in Trinidad is going to do up gift bags with toys, school items and snacks for them to receive for Christmas. Some of our church family have had the privilege to spend time with these children and our church has collected items and money on various occasions to bless these amazing kids. There are currently over 30 kids at the home.They are always so grateful and blessed to receive. Thank you for your consideration in helping to bless them this Christmas! -Julie Corrigan
OUR MISSION IS POSSIBLE:

Charlottetown Community Church

Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4 Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001 communitychurch@pei.aibn.com www.charlottetowncommunitychurch.com

OUR DESIRE IS TO BE A COMMUNITY OF GRACE THAT PRESENTS JESUS IN A RELEVANT WAY REACHING OUR CITY AND BEYOND WITH THE LOVE OF GOD.

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