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Jon & Robyn Clark

We have been astounded at God's faithfulness and the ways in which His grace has manifested itself at the Collinsville/Maryville campus over the past 12 months. Our leadership team is without question the most committed, selfless, and mission oriented group of Christians we have ever had the pleasure of serving alongside. Their devotion to the cause of Connecting People to Jesus Christ is second to none. Their passion for excellence in all they do and their fierce resolve to do whatever needs to be done, many times at significant personal sacrifice, is evidence of the Holy Spirit's mighty work in their lives. Simply put, they love God, and they love the people at the C/M Campus. This team has fully invested themselves emotionally, spiritually, and physically in this endeavor and wants nothing more than to see their Creator move in miraculous ways to glorify His holy name and connect more people to His Son Jesus Christ. Their passion and commitment has extended to our incredible group of volunteers, several of whom give five hours a week on Sunday mornings to setting up and tearing down our campus.

Our helpers include individuals from Fairview Heights who are now key contributors to the Gospel's advancement through the C/M campus but we also have many volunteers who are indigenous to the Collinsivlle/Maryville area. This is what excites us most -- God is drawing the unchurched and underchurched in the Collinsville and Maryville areas to the C/M campus. And we have the unbelievable privilege of watching His grace work in such a powerful way that many of these people are not only connected to Jesus Christ but as a result of God's grace they are fully engaged in the mission of Christ Church.

We cannot begin to adequately express our appreciation to the scores of people at all three of our Christ Church campuses who have demonstrated their support by attending services at the C/M campus, praying for us, and/or offering words of encouragement. Those acts of kindness mean more than you can possibly imagine. We covet your continued prayers and your ocassional presence at the C/M campus on Sunday mornings. Most of all we are incredibly thankful to God for His faithfulness and His gracious provision, for all that God has done, all that God is doing, and all that God has yet to do in and through the C/M campus. We are extremely optimistic about the future and look forward with great anticipation to all God has in store for us in the next 12 months.

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations. forever and ever. Amen."

- Ephesians 3:20,21

Jon & Robyn Clark

CM Campus Leaders

Philippine Scholar Banquet

The Philippine Scholar Banquet will be held September 23 after the 10:30 service in the Christ Church Gym. This banquet is for the sponsors of the Philippine Ministry Scholars. Sponsors, join us for a time to reflect and renew your commitments.

RSVP by September 16 at the Activity Center or online by clicking here.

CM Campus 1 year Anniversary

Join us at 10:00am at Drost Park in Maryville for the Birthday Party. Click here for directions.

Connection Classes Starting Soon

CM Campus: Adult Bible Study, Radical, at 9:00am with Mike Rosborg beginning September 23. Monthly small group study on Francis Chan's Crazy Love at Schubert's home in Maryville begins this Friday.

Millstadt Campus: Adult Bible Study, Radical, at 9:00am with Jerry Dortch beginning September 23. Invitation to Romans with Ann Duncan on Mondays at 7pm at Breadeaux Pizza in Millstadt.

Sunday Night Dinner

Please join us this week for dinner in the Caf� from 5-6pm. We will be serving Chicken Alfredo with salad and dessert. Adults $6. Children $4.

Prison Ministry

Our next informational meeting will be held Monday, September 17 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Coffee Cafe. Our speaker will be Mickey Buehler. If you have a heart for this ministry area, we would love to see you there!

For more information, contact Mike Goeddel at hudsoncheckers@yahoo.com.

Cropping With Christ

Our next crop will be held on Saturday, September 22, in the Kid Connection Worship Area, from 10:00am to 4:30pm. All tools are provided. Bring your own supplies and pictures. You can bring a sack lunch or we can go to one of the nearby restaurants for lunch. Drinks provided. This is a great time to learn new techniques, get ideas and share your stories.

Please RSVP to Gerry Ford at scrapygranny49@yahoo.com.

Tuesday Night Floor Hockey

Guys (ages 12 & up). Floor Hockey at Christ Church starts October 9th. Tuesdays from 6pm - 8:30pm. Contact Rich Bell at 618-409-4607 or sevenbells9@hotmail.com

Food Drive

Throughout the entire month of September, Christ Church will engage in an effort to fill the food banks in Fairview Heights, Maryville, and Millstadt! Bring your non-perishable food items and canned goods to all services on Sundays in September. You may also drop off items throughout the week at our Fairview Heights Campus. The need is great, and we intend to meet it!

Let's show the world how we are "Loving Neighbor" through Jesus Christ!

Get Moving To A Healthy Lifestyle

Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30pm in the Kid Connection Room. Want to take the Next Step in Health and Fitness? You will receive

practical ideas to start a program that works for you. Adults of all fitness levels are invited to attend. Presented by Micki Classen, CPT Manager of Belleville Health and Sports Center.

Sponsored by Parish Nurse Ministry and Congregational Care Healthy Church Initiative.

Italian Fest Parade

We are going to spread the word about the CM Campus by participating in the Italian Fest Parade in Collinsville on September 22. The parade begins at 4pm. We will meet ahead of time to blow-up balloons and prepare to spread the Good News. We will be passing out balloons, candy and Christ Church literature along the parade route. The entire family is invited and we need children to ride on the float to toss candy. You are important to the success of this event. More information coming soon.

Click here to sign up.

No Greater Love Ministries Fall Kick Off

September 28 - 29 at Community of Faith Church in Carterville, IL. Experience great training, music, fellowship and good food! This event is for fathers, sons, NGL Veterans and new comers. There is no cost for the retreat. A love offering will be collected to help cover the expenses. Registration starts at 5pm on Friday and the retreat concludes at 4pm on Saturday.

The Journey Conference

The Journey Womens Conference will be held at Christ Church in Fairview Heights, IL on October 20th from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Featuring Author, Speaker and Bible Teacher - Cynthia Heald. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8:30am.

Learn more and register online at

www.mychristchurch.com/thejourney