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January
Does Attending Church Mean You Must Carry Buckets of Shame?
by Donald Miller When I was in a grouptherapy session once, the therapist took us outside, into a field where there was a horse. Shed placed a half dozen, sealed buckets of oats around the field and said if we wanted to walk the horse we should pick up a bucket in one hand, then guide the horse anywhere we wanted. When we were done, we could offer the bucket and the horse to somebody else in our group. As each member of the group guided the horse, the therapist would ask us questions about how we were feeling. One girl discovered she had an incredible fear of strength and she didnt know how to trust it. Another man discovered that he was too domineering and because he didnt know how to work with strength rather than try to dominate it, he was getting less productivity out of his staff. WHEN I GUIDED THE LEARNED NOTHING. HORSE, I When I was done, I walked over and offered the bucket and the horse to a woman in our group who explained that shed take the horse but I could keep the bucket. I said to her we were supposed to carry the bucket and she said she didnt want to and simply took the reigns from my hand and walked off. Our therapist stopped the action and asked why wed all thought it was necessary to carry the bucket. I told her we thought it was necessary because shed told us we had to. She then looked at me and asked if I did everything I was told, even though it made no sense and did nothing to serve me or anybody else. I FELT A LITTLE TRICKED, TO BE HONEST. But as she went on, her words began to ring true. How many burdens are you still carrying that your parents wanted you to carry just so they could feel powerful? How much work are you taking on just so you can people please? continued on page 2

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SPEAKER

2014

Serving this Sunday

WORSHIP TEAM
Tom Zawacki Tom Zawacki

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

Amy and Cassie

CLEAN UP TEAM D
Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Colin, Brent, Andrew and Devon Simmons, Jonathan Friedrich

Charlottetown Community Church

Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4 Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001

The therapist said I was good with animals and asked if Id ever had a horse. I hadnt. I was quite proud, actually. Id finally passed one of the therapists little tests. Or at least I thought I had.

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Does Attending Church Mean...

continued from page 1 Why are you carrying buckets through life when you dont need to carry buckets? Why do you give people so much authority in your life when they dont have your best interest at stake? Why is your security coming from obeying people who are only bossing you around so they can feel their authority? What would it look like to put your buckets down? HOKEY AS IT ALL SOUNDED, IT HELPED ME. I grew up going to church and though church can be beautiful, Ive noticed religious communities are especially adept at getting people to carry buckets of guilt and shame around. After the horse experience, I decided to leave the guilt and shame with the church and walk off with Jesus. Of course this makes people mad because they feel like we are supposed to carry buckets of guilt and shame but the truth is we dont have to.

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Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.
PRAYER REQUESTS
The prayer list is refreshed at the start of each month. All

CHURCH FINANCES

Four Week Average: $1,355.15 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need!

CHURCH GROUPS
There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first.

Mother Teresa

SO YOU DONT WANT TO GO TO CHURCH ANYMORE BOOK CLUB 7:00 PM at Zawackis - Beginning February 5th
Books are available at Maritime Christian Bookstore $12.99

Bernice Gallant Gordie G.

existing requests will be removed. If you would like your request returned to the list or new requests added, please indicate on the Facebook page, or contact Tom Zawacki.

NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER First Friday of the Month 7:00 PM at Zawackis
Beginning February 7th

For good health and white blood cell counts to return to normal. Freedom from worry. For a successful back surgery, quick healing and relief from pain.

WOMENS GROUP Wednesdays 7:00.

At Linda MacFarlanes house. THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD BOOK CLUB

Mondays 7:00.

Greg MacKinnons sister, Joanne

At Donna Wigmores House

For healing of esophageal cancer, relief of pain and worry. Support and encouragement for her and her family.

THURSDAY NIGHT QUESTIONS GROUP Thursdays 7:00.

Lori Knox-Nelsons father and family

Healing, support and encouragement through his fight with cancer.

This group is currently full due to space capacity. If you are interested in hosting and/or leading a new Questions group, please contact Tom Zawacki.

COMING SOON!

The CNOY walk raises money for Harvest House PEI- a street level ministry in Charlottetown & Summerside that reaches out to people trying to overcome addictions & unhealthy lifestyles. This year, Harvest House will be opening a residential addictions recovery program and needs some $$$. The goal for the walk is to raise $50 000 to help this program. To make this goal of $50 000, Harvest House PEI needs your help- MORE TEAMS!! Like our facebook page Coldest Night of the Year- Harvest House PEI or follow our progress on twitter https:// twitter.com/PEIHarvestHouse (@ PEIharvesthouse )

COMMUNITY CHURCH RETREAT

MARCH 7-8, 2014 AT BELCOURT LODGE FRIDAY NIGHT TO SATURDAY AFTERNOON Theme: The Only Thing That Counts Guest Speaker: Andrew Bryce
Cost: $90 Per Person Includes Lodging and Three Meals Space is Limited: 44 People Max $45 Per Person Non Refundable Deposit to reserve a spot

Share the page with your friends and retweet our updates to spread the word about this fantastic and family friendly fundraiser!

GET INVOLVED AT CCC!

OUR ELDERS TEAM
The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Garfield & Brenda MacDonald and Tom & Nadine Zawacki. Please feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts, questions or ideas.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Positions we are often looking to have help with are: MEDIA, WORSHIP TEAMS, CLEAN-UP TEAMS, CHILDRENS MINISTRY

OFFERING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are looking for people willing to take up the offering and make weekly announcements. Please contact Tom if interested to be added to a schedule.

COMMUNION

COMMUNITY CHURCH FAMILY FUN DAY

SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2014 AT STRATFORD GYM 3:00-5:00 P.M.
For more information, contact Teressa Peters.

We do communion on the first Sunday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to offer a meditation and lead us through that part of the service. Please see Tom if interested to be added to a schedule.

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