This Tuesday, January 21 we will head out to visit our homeless neighbors. Be at church in time to leave by 5pm if you plan to go. Be in prayer for us and the safety of those who are living out in the elements - there is an artic chill coming through our area which is causing temperatures in the teens this week!

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

All men of the church and their male friends and family members are invited to Men's Fellowship. The next outing will be breakfast at 8:30am on Saturday, February 1. The address for Kat's Patch is 629 N Main St. Troutman, NC 28166

Our next First Sunday Meal will be on February 2. Because this is close to Super Bowl Sunday, our theme for the meal will be "souper bowl". You may want to bring a pot of soup or something that would normally accompany soup (crackers, tortillas, cornbread, etc.). 

If you received a baby bottle at church, you have until February 16 to fill it up. Cash, checks, and/or change will be beneficial for the ladies and babies at the Lake Norman Community Pregnancy Center. If you fill your bottle early, you are welcome to turn it in before the deadline. If you are not able to get a bottle, consider scanning the QR code on this picture (under the baby) to donate online. 

As we continue to fast through the end of the month, please be encouraged. If everything is going well for you, that is great! If you are having a struggle, that is great! Turn to the Lord in prayer when you begin to crave the thing you are fasting. Reach for your Bible rather than your phone, or a snack. Discipline is never easy, but it will draw us closer to the Lord.

For the month of January, we are bringing warm donations, such as toboggans, scarves, gloves, etc. If you would like to get a head start on February, it is dental care month. This could include toothbrushes and/or floss. As always, shoeboxes and shipping costs are helpful. 

Advent is a time of hope and anticipation. Advent reflects on the first coming of Jesus and looks forward to the second coming. Remember to begin the advent devotional soon. It will take you all the way to Christmas. Scan the QR code, or use this direct link to find the devotion: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/13463