LOVE CHRIST. LOVE OTHERS.

SERVE

6115 MAHAN DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Website: cccctally.org

February 17-18
 From the Minister

DISENGAGED?

What an honor to join the Marsh Harbour

Church of Christ in their very first Annual Spring
Revival. David Fincher, our missionary to
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, invited our
team from CCCC to join them in their revival
this April. Five of us from CCCC made the
“rough” trip down there (1 hour 45 minute plane
ride from Jacksonville) and endured a week
“getting by” (villa on the beach, fantastic meals, boat tour of the islands, snorkeling on a beautiful
reef—it was rough). Yes, this by far was one of the more treacherous mission trips we have been
on. Let me explain.

Beautiful surroundings, great food, great people. But on day

two, four, and five we had a chance to pass out over a thousand
invitations to the people in the Marsh Harbour community. This
was done primarily at a couple of grocery stores there on the
island minutes away from the church. It was amazing to see so
many people so nice, receptive, encouraging, and polite when
you approached them about something like a local revival.

You just don’t see that kind of attitude much here in the states. The locals were so kind and warm.
Even if they couldn’t make it to the revival, or even if they had no interest in the local church, their
attitude was still encouraging, engaging, and friendly. For the most part… Those that were NOT
locals (the tourists and visitors) looked a lot like you and me. Tunnel vision. No eye contact. Stoic
facial expressions. Disengaged. Not at all willing to talk about anything. And most noticeable of
all—they were in a HURRY! Not only did they not want to talk at all, they couldn’t walk fast enough
to get past us.

And it made me think—Am I like this when I walk in and out of Publix or Walmart? Do I have written
all over my face, “don’t talk to me, I’m in a hurry”? I just couldn’t seem to get out of my mind that the
people we met (or simply saw—most wouldn’t talk to us) who were visitors in this beautiful island,
appeared very sad, lonely, and discouraged. It made me think that if THAT is what our neighbors
think CHRISTIANS look like, no wonder they don’t want anything to do with us. We can do better. I
can do better. People we meet in our own community should see believers DIFFERENTLY.
Whose with me?

In His Service,
Allen

A SEASON OF PRAYER for MAY

Pray for our Nation, Pray for our Leaders, Pray for our Church
Come join us on Thursday morning at 10AM for a time of prayer. You are encouraged to spend time in communication with
God. Feel free to use the Prayer room (165) at any time, individually or as a group to pray about whatever is on your heart.
MAKE AN EFFORT TO PRAY DAILY
 Communication From the Leadership
GRUMBLING & GRACE
(NIV Exo. 17:1-7 & Num. 20:10-12)
Thirst for the Water of Life:
(Exo. 17:1-7) 1The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of Sin, traveling from place to place as
the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2So they quar-
reled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses replied, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put
the Lord to the test?” 3But the people were thirsty for water there, and they grumbled against Moses. They said,
“Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” 4Then Moses cried
out to the Lord, “What am I to do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me.” 5The Lord answered
Moses, “Go out in front of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff
with which you struck the Nile, and go. 6I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and wa-
ter will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel. 7And he called
the place Massaha and Meribahb because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the Lord saying, “Is
the Lord among us or not?”
10
(Num. 20:10-12) He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them,
“Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” 11Then Moses raised his arm and struck
the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank.
12
But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight
of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them.”

Trust God for the Water:

*Great was the number of people and animals that felt thirst. And yes, the children of God are grumbling
and doubting once again. The Israelites needed reassurance that God was with them. It seems that even
Moses had some form of doubt/anger. Moses, speaking to the people as he did, and smiting the rock
twice, was not fitting to God’s holiness or His directions. Moses surely doubted not in the power of God,
but perhaps if God was kindly willing to gratify such rebellious people? God chastised Moses for not hon-
oring Him before the people by not letting Moses lead them into the promised land.
*Sometimes in our trials and tribulations we need reassurance too. May we learn a lesson from the Israelites, and
unlike them, trust God and remember He has held nothing back, even to Jesus enduring the cross for us. Rivers
of the water of life still flow mightily from the rock! The rock is Jesus, full of love and grace for
us.
The Rock of Meribah still stands, but it will become dust while our “rock”
Jesus and those who trust Him stand forever!

The Elders

Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry provides food for those in immediate need, and at this time of year there are always many more in need
of food. If you or someone you know is in need please see Allen or Trish and check out the Food Pantry. You can make
monetary donations to the pantry by designating ‘Pantry’ on your check and placing it in the offering.
 Ministry EVENTS

Upcoming Events:
May 1 - 11AM Lunch & Learn - Learn to do some quick
household repairs! Lunch $4
May 17 - Deadline for PSST shows; Million Dollar New Small Group
Quartet and Hello Dolly, Tickets are $26 Sunday at 5PM At the Church
May 19 - 10AM Painting Class - Cost $10 Led by Homer Rice via Skype
From Genesis to Revelation; join us as we read and discuss the
May 20 - 12PM Potluck Bible cover to cover and explore the richness of God’s word!
We will start Genesis Chapter 18 the first week in May.
Call the office for more details 850-877-7315

Join us in Children’s Church for:

Sunday School
Nursery 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-5th Grade
May 6 Marilyn Bryan Becky Carter Becky Carter
May 13 Becky Griffin Becky Carter Becky Carter
May 20 Marilyn Bryan Becky Carter Becky Carter
May 27 Becky Griffin Becky Carter Becky Carter

Children’s Church/Worship
Nursery K– 5th Grade
Sunday School 9:00-10:00 am May 6 Becky Griffin Becky Carter
Break 10:00-10:30 am
May 13 Marilyn Bryan Juanita Tatum
(games and snacks)
May 20 Rylee Gonzalez Becky Carter
Children’s Church 10:30-11:45 am
May 27 Marilyn Bryan Juanita Tatum
For more information: call 877-7315 or visit
cccctally.org
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Mon T ue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Return Service Requested
Happy Birthday: 1 2 10AM Prayer Circle3 4 5
MAY DAY
1 - Becky Griffin 10:30AM Ladies
5 - Eloise Summers 11 Lunch & Learn 6:00PM Fellowship 11:45 Canasta Club Bible Study 5PM Violin
8 - Essie Stull Meal & Devotion Recital
6:30PM Ladies Bible
10 - Trish Rice 6:30 Board Meeting 6:30PM Girl Scouts
Study

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10AM Prayer Circle 10:30AM Ladies 12PM
6 Ladies Meeting Bible Study
Ladies
6:00PM Fellowship
5PM Rice Life Group
6 Men’s Steak-Out 1PM CCF Meeting Meal & Devotion
11:45 Canasta Club

5PM Gonzalez Life Group 6:30PM Ladies Bible Luncheon

Study

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Mother’s 10AM Prayer Circle 10:30AM Ladies 10AM Painting
6:00PM Fellowship 11:45 Canasta Club Bible Study Panache
Day Meal & Devotion 6:30PM Girl Scouts
6:30PM Ladies Bible 5PM Children’s
No Life Groups Study Home Society
7PM Carmel HOA

Potluck 20 21 22 23 8AM Men’s Breakfast24 25 26

6:00PM Fellowship 10AM Prayer Circle 10:30AM Ladies
Meal & Devotion 11:45 Canasta Club
5PM Rice Life Group Bible Study
6:30PM Ladies Bible
5PM Gonzalez Life Group
Study

27 Office Closed 28 29 30 31 Happy Birthday:

10AM Prayer Circle
Memorial 6:00PM Fellowship
19 - Marie Maggio
20 - Carlos Monserrate
5PM Rice Life Group Day Meal & Devotion Scottsdale Academy 29 - Doreen Branam
5PM Gonzalez Life 6:30PM Ladies Bible Graduation
Study

COMING EVENTS FOR MAY

May 1 - 6:30 Board Meeting May 16 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion
11AM Lunch & Learn—Simple Home Repair 6:30 Ladies Bible Study
May 2 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion May 17 - 10AM Prayer Circle
6:30 Ladies Bible Study 12-4 Canasta Club
May 3 - 10AM National Day of Prayer 6:30 Girl Scouts
Lunch at Olive Garden after Prayer rally May 18 - 10:30 Ladies Bible Study
12-4 Canasta Club 5-9PM Children’s Home Society
6:30 Girl Scouts May 19 - 10AM Painting Class
May 4 - 10:30 Ladies Bible Study May 20 - Potluck
May 5 - 5:00 Recital May 23 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion
May 7 - 6PM Ladies Dinner Meeting 6:30 Ladies Bible Study
6PM Men’s Steak Out May 24 - 8AM Men’s Breakfast
May 8 - 1:00 CCF Meeting 10AM Prayer Circle
May 9 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion 12-4 Canasta Club
6:30 Ladies Bible Study May 25 - 10:30 Ladies Bible Study
May 10 - 10AM Prayer Circle May 28 - Office Closed
12-4 Canasta Club Memorial Day
May 11 - 10:30 Ladies Bible Study May 30 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion
May 12 - 12 Ladies Luncheon 6:30 Ladies Bible Study
May 13 - Mother’s Day May 31 - 10AM Prayer Circle
May 14 - Caramel HOA Scottsdale Academy Graduation
 “Our purpose is to LOVE CHRIST, LOVE OTHERS and SERVE”
OUR STAFF:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP: Allen Gonzalez Senior Minister STATISTICS FOR April
Bible Study 9:00 AM Mike Seay Worship Director ATTENDANCE Average
Coffee Break 10:00 AM Trish Rice Administrative Assistant AM Worship 75
Worship 10:30 AM
Sunday Evening Life Groups 5:00PM Leadership:
Wednesday Night Meal 6:00PM ELDERS: Rick Harvey, Don Meeks, Tim Thorson GIVING Budget Need
Wednesday Bible Discussion Groups 6:30 PM DEACONS: Dona Cormier, Clayton Wilder, General Giving $14,733 $14,566
Steve Lawson, Mike Hancock, Jeremy Smith, Missions $4,851 $3,069
Doreen Branam, Debi Smith, Trish Rice

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