Each of the next three weekends will present opportunities for food and fellowship! Be sure to bring a friend to each one!

~Sunday, March 30 is 5th Sunday Breakfast - the sign-up sheet is available

~Sunday, April 6 is the next First Sunday Meal

~Saturday, April 12 is Men's Fellowship - 8:30am at Golden Corral

Finish strong this month by devoting yourself to prayer. This week, focus on giving thanks in advance for how the Lord is going to answer your prayers. We must come to Him in faith, believing that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Be wearing your prayer shirts regularly as an opportunity to pray for those with whom you come in contact.

As we lead up to Holy Week and Easter, we want to take every opportunity to celebrate what Jesus did for us! Begin now to invite people to join you for these events.

~Palm Sunday and Communion service - April 13

~Good Friday movie night - Friday, April 18, concessions at 7:15pm, movie at 7:45pm

~Easter Sunday - April 20

In April, we want to "Rain Down Blessings" on others. One way to do this is to help our homeless neighbors on Tuesday, April 1. Be at church in time to leave by 5pm. Another way to bless others this month is through our "blessing bags" - more information is on the way!

If you have expressed interest in helping with this ministry, your next opportunity will be Tuesday, April 1. Be at church in time to leave by 5pm, if you plan to go. The April focus is "Rain Down Blessings", so this is a great way to start!

Here is the news story regarding Watchmen of the  Streets when CCOG participated:  https://www.wbtv.com/video/2023/08/01/watchmen-streets/

WBTV News:  Watchmen of the Streets-Restaurants in Lake Norman area help feed the homeless

As we near the end of the month, be sure to bring a toy or two for the shoeboxes. If you plan to get an early start on April, we are bringing shower items. This could be bar soap, loofahs, or wash cloths. Your donations of shoeboxes and shipping costs are also a blessing.

Monthly:

January - hats, mittens, gloves

February - toothbrushes, floss

March - toy

April - soap, washclothes

May - coloring books, crayons

June - jump rope

July - toiletries

August - school supplies

September - ball or doll

October - hair care

November - box and sox

One other way to participate in prayer month is by starting the daily devotional on the CCOG page of the YouVersion Bible app. This devotion lasts for 46 days, which will take us to Easter, or will offer extra time to finish by the end of April. Scan the QR code to go the the CCOG page, or click this link to directly open the devotional: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/35748