Baby Shower for Pregnancy Solutions and Services~You are cordially invited to attend!

A CCC Community Group has stepped up in a big way to serve a local outreach ministry!  During service times on the weekend of October 22-23, they are hosting a church-wide BABY SHOWER to benefit our ministry partner, Pregnancy Solutions and Services.  PSS is based in Akron, OH, and helps  mothers-in-need. Plan to join in on the fun and fellowship either before or after the service you will be attending that weekend.  Please consider purchasing a gift from this list below and bring it with you to the shower:

*Size 3 disposable diapers

*Similac Advance (12.4 oz-blue label)

*baby wipes

*crib bedding

*size newborn ~ 2T everyday clothing

We will also be celebrating the successful Bike Challenge fundraiser which enabled the purchase of a new Mobile Ultra Sound RV Unit, which will be at the Hudson Campus both days and available for touring.  Wayne Morgret, Executive Director of PSS, with be there to greet you and answer your questions! 

"And what does the Lord require of you? To do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."  Micah 6:8

Urban Vision's Nehemiah Campaign

CCC Local Outreach ministry partner Urban Vision is like Nehemiah, the Old Testament man of God who was moved to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Jewish people were taken into captivity. However, Urban Vision has mostly focused on rebuilding the spiritual lives and academic hopes of at risk youth and their families in North Akron, one life at time, for God’s glory. At the same time, Urban Vision’s ministries of mercy and justice are based in a physical building at 749 Blaine Avenue in Akron.

To ensure its stewardship of both the building and its outreach to neighbors in need, Urban Vision has launched its Nehemiah Campaign to raise $541,866 by December 31, 2011. The funds will be used to (1) ensure much needed repairs are made to the building, and (2) support additional staff needed to meet the needs of the local community. The building’s outside masonry needs to be repaired, so water does not enter and eventually cause the walls to collapse. The building also needs new exterior doors and repairs or replacement of leaky windows. All of this will enable this vital ministry to continue serving the growing needs of North Akron families via great programs such as Set on Success, which helps young people improve their academic results and gain a vision for a brighter future. All programs ensure the youth understand that Urban Vision is extending Christ’s love to them, as Urban Vision provides an alternative to joining gangs and other high risk activities.

Would you or your group prayerfully consider how you might support the Nehemiah Campaign? Urban Vision is also in need of hands-on volunteers to be the hands and feet of Christ in North Akron. For more information, please…

Visit Urban Vision’s website at:  http://www.urbanvisionministry.org/nehemiah_campaign0.aspx

Or contact:

The Christ Community Chapel Local Outreach coordinators: michael.ammirati@ccchapel.com or barbara.ammirati@ccchapel.com.

"And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8