Upcoming Events & Announcements

2012 Men's Retreat: Calling all men to mark their calendars and join us on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th for our annual Men's Retreat. The retreat will be held at our church this year. Registrations will begin the first week in January. Contact the church office with questions.
 
Baby Bottle Drive: Help save babies’ lives through your involvement in the Baby Bottle Drive for Chester County Women’s Services. Starting today, please fill your baby bottles up with loose change, cash, and/or checks to help fight this tragic battle. CCWS goes into the enemy’s territory and claims life back for the mother, father and child in the Name of the Lord. The collection will be through Feb. 19, please return your bottle to the designated area at the Info Counter.
 
Israel In Focus: Come out Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 PM and hear our guest speaker, Israeli Archaeologist and Tour Guide, Ido Keynan. He will share about the Holy Land and its current situation with Middle Eastern events.
 
Appreciation Luncheon: Please join us on February 5th after third service in the Fellowship Hall to thank Mike and Marie Gay for all their faithful service leading the Jr. High Youth Group for so many years. Please contact the office with your RSVP and if you are bringing a dish.
 
Premarital Classes: If you're planning to get married by Pastor Chris this year, you'll need to attend the Premarital classes or if you're married and you never had premarital counseling, you're welcome to "audit" the classes.  The four-week series of classes begins on Sunday, Feb. 12 after 3rd service in Room 105.  Sign-up through the church office.
 
Valentine's Day Social: We'll be having a Movie Night and Dessert Social on Friday, February 17th at 7:00 PM. We'll be showing "Courageous the Movie". Mark your calendars; more details to come.
 
The Truth Project: A 13 week Focus on the Family DVD Series hosted by Steve and Susan Perkins at 316 Long Ridge Lane, Exton on Thursday evenings beginning March 1st from 6:45 − 8:45 PM. Space is limited to 12 participants and the cost is $10 for materials. Please call the Perkins for info and registration at 610-524-1965. Fore more information about this series, visit www.thetruthproject.org.
 
2011 Contribution Statements: Contribution statements for tax purposes will be going out in January. If you have moved or would like one, please fill out the offering Drop Card on the back of this bulletin with your contact information. Any questions, please call the church office at 610-524-5338 or send an email to info@cc-chestersprings.com.
 
Love and Respect Marriage Conference: Make your marriage a priority by attending the conference March 2-3 at Calvary Chapel Philadelphia. Registration is available on line at http://www.ccphilly.org/love-and-respect. Conference fills up quickly so register early. Any questions, contact Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia at 215-969-1520.

Sports Ministry Survey: Available at the Info Counter. The Sports Ministry wants to know if there are new areas of sports not being addressed by the sports ministry. Please take a minute to give us your feedback.

Women's Bible Studies: Register now for Winter and Spring Women's Bible Studies. Morning and evening studies are available. Choose from 2 Peter, Deuteronomy, Mark, or Matthew. Thursday AM Bible Study offers childcare. Most studies begin the week of January 8. Stop by the WM Info Counter for a full brochure and registration card.
 
Walking the Walk: We will be starting the book of Nehemiah for this men’s Bible study held Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Please join us as with your Bible as we study verse by verse; no registration needed.

Do You Have Strongholds?: Are they robbing you of your joy? What's getting in the way of your walk with Jesus?  Join us on Friday nights from 7-8:30pm in Room 102.  They will share the keys that they have been graciously given to endure.  Come and be encouraged and join in sharpening one another to walk in the freedom that Jesus Christ provides.  1 Corinthians 10:13, No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
 

 
 
If you would like the direct contact information for any of the announcements listed above, please contact the church office (610.524.5338) for his/her information.

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth and the life,
no one comes to the Father but through me." John 14:6