CCOG Newsletter
Weekly Updates
Reflections from Pastor Jennifer
Make the choice today to turn over the negative and anxious thoughts. Then replace those with whatever is good, lovely, wholesome, pure, etc. Dwell on those things - not in denial of the negative, but in acknowledgement that God is able to turn it around.
OCC January is a chilly reminder to being hats, gloves, and scarves for the Samaritans' Purse donations. Boxes and shipping costs are also helpful. | January Focus: Fasting We are on the homestretch. Only 1 week remains of our corporate fasting time. You may choose to extend the fast, just to get closer to the Lord. He is always willing to draw near to us. | FSM Sunday, February 5 is First Sunday Meal. Please bring food and family and join in the fellowship. |
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January Focus: Fasting
RE: Focus
From Fasting to Sharing, the Focus Continues
For those who fasted food - consider those who are consistently lacking in food. Imagine how it must feel to be food insecure. You chose that state, but many have no choice.
*Donate or volunteer: https://ourchristianmission.org/, or https://angelsandsparrows.org/
Or perhaps you fasted a meal or type of food. Share with someone you love: https://www.doordash.com/ or http://www.ediblearrangements.com
If you fasted social media - you felt that lack of connection. Being away from your phone may have caused some anxiety or revealed an unhealthy attachment you have to your device. Make a real connection to those who are lonely.
*Write a letter/send a care package: https://www.operationgratitude.com/ for military and first responders, https://loveforourelders.org/letters for senior adults
These are just a few simple ways to share the love of Christ.