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CHBC Ramblings
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Thanks!!
This past Sunday, the church recognized our family on the occasion of our fifth anniversary here at Clairmont Hills. I would like to say thanks for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Terry Stephens’ words to Cindy and me were very kind and gracious. (Terry is chairman of our Personnel Committee.) We have been truly blessed in our time here together with you, and we feel very much at home. Our prayer is that God would allow us to continue here together with you for the foreseeable future. We are happy to be here!

Head, Heart, Hands, and Feet
This past Sunday, September 13, we began our DiscipleLIFE Sermon Series with an overview of the discipleship process. What does a healthy disciple look like? He or she has balanced growth—head, heart, hands, and feet. In other words, a disciple LEARNS (head), a disciple LOVES (heart), a disciple SERVES (hands), and a disciple SHARES (feet). There are also stages of development: pre-birth, infant, growing, and mature. We will continue to flesh this out over the next six weeks in an effort to help you measure your progress as a follower of Jesus.

Where are you? Where do you want to be?

This coming week we address the starting point question: Are you really a disciple? Come hear a strong message based on the very words of Jesus.

Live on 90% for 90 Days
Our Finance Committee is challenging all those who have not lately been in the habit of tithing to try it for three months (September, October, November) in accordance with God’s encouragement to test Him in this matter. So far, the response has been great the first two weeks. Let’s continue to honor God with the first fruits of all that He gives us.

Sunday Night DiscipleLIFE classes off to a great start!
We had more than 80 people involved in different classes for children, youth, and adults this past Sunday night. If you weren’t there, you can join up this Sunday! For adults, there are three choices:

A Life God Rewards, led by Steve Powell, meets in the Chapel.

Praying God's Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds, led by Ruth McClain, meets in the Media Library.

The Chronicles of Narnia, led by me, meets in the Living Room. This class also welcomes the youth. This Sunday, come prepared to discuss The Magician’s Nephew.

And for Children…
Over twenty children were involved in His Kids, our children’s music time, beginning work on a Christmas musical, “Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure.” Our intern Lydia Pitts is leading His Kids this year, which also meets at 5:30 p.m.

Want more Bible for your children? Don’t forget at 4:30 on Sunday afternoons, children in grades 4-6 can come to Bible Drill.

Also at 4:30 on Sunday afternoons, Goodybooks (Mrs. Helen) will have the Media Library open for story time for preschoolers and younger children.

Let me say it again: I am glad to be your pastor. Thanks again for five wonderful years.

God bless,

Fred O. Pitts, Pastor