JOSHUA SUNDAY, NISSAN BROTHERS VISIT FROM THE HOLY LAND & OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

This Sunday, November 15, is filled with three exciting opportunities to make a difference for Christ in our lives and in the lives of others:

Joshua Sunday—For 28 years Christ Church has asked every person who has joined CC to reclaim our vows we agreed to when we joined CC—Worshipping, Learning, Serving, Praying, Tithing, and Praying. Everyone, whether you have joined CC or not, is asked to fill out a Joshua Menu (included in this newsletter) and sign up to serve in a meaningful ministry at least once per month as we all claim, “But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. ” Joshua 24:15

Operation Christmas Child—You can bring a box between now and November 22 to one of our five locations or you can donate online to purchase one or more boxes through Samaritans Purse which brings hope, love and encouragement to the life of a child or teenager. Take a family member or friend shopping with you to purchase these items and pray over your box before you bring it and place a note in the box stating that you have prayed for them and send your love this Christmas in the name of the Christ Child of Bethlehem.

Nissan Brothers from The Holy Land Visit Christ Church Mt. View this Sunday. Chris and John Nissan are from the city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of the Lord Jesus and the City of David. Their family dates back 2000 years to the time of Jesus Christ and the early church. They speak Aramaic and will pray the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic and give a concluding blessing at the end of the worship services. Since 2020, during Covid-19, tourism has suffered severely. However, they have the most beautiful hand carved olive wood with each one telling the powerful Story of God’s Redemptive Love. Many of us may never be able to visit the Holy Land, so these hand carved pieces will be available this Sunday for you to purchase and share the Gospel story as Christmas gifts for those you love. Like Operation Christmas Child, our support and partnership with the Nissan Brothers this Sunday will enable them to feed their children and families while supporting their craft of telling the Gospel of Jesus Christ through olive wood carvings. The Nissan brothers helped us secure the Stone from Bethlehem which is centered at the front of our Baptismal Fountain and the Tree of Life both in the Atrium. Come meet the Nissan Brothers and view these beautiful hand carvings during all three services this Sunday at Mt. View and at 5 pm for the Overflow Service as well.

Save The Dates:
December 6 -Christmas Lesson and Carols at 5 pm at Mt. View Campus 
with 12-piece Orchestra and Choir 

Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Services… December 24 
Northside Campus at 3pm
Lincolnton Campus at 4pm
 Mt. View & Online Campus at 5pm
Statesville Campus 5pm & 7pm (CR included)
Fairgrove Campus at 11pm

Praying you and your family have a restful and deeply meaningful Thanksgiving as you reflect upon God’s blessings which are seen and unseen. Above all, gratitude for salvation in Christ.
Love,
Pastor Charles