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CHARLOTTETOWN, PE SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JANUARY 20, 2013

Process or Production?
This past Sunday we took a look at Jesus statements concerning the Vine and the Branches from John 15. Im continuing my series titled Live Love. There have been many excellent sermons preached from these famous verses over the centuries. My hope was to approach them from a new perspective; process versus production. Most of the sermons Ive heard over the years have had a production emphasis anchored to John 15:2: He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. Fixating on verse 2 alone, out of context with the rest of the chapter is an effective way to produce fruit inspectors. Experts at examining the quality and quantity of fruit in their own live . . . Am I fruitful? Am I fruitful enough? Usually finding ourselves lacking, we come to the conclusion that we need to work harder, be more faithful, more disciplined and more obedient. Or worse yet, we begin examining how fruitful others are while determining what they need to do to increase their production. I dont believe that the context of chapter 15 is about production, not surprisingly, I think it is about process. The process of remaining connected to our source of life, Jesus the Vine. Relationships like fruit are a process, they take time and they require connection. So, how does this apply to living love? Simply, it is a lot easier to love people if you see them as being in process. Its hard to live love if youre preoccupied with how much fruit your life is producing. Its very difficult to live love if youre preoccupied with how much fruit someone elses life is producing. Love is other focused. As a pastor Ive discovered that I cant make someone else fruitful. However, my love for them might increase their desire to remain grafted into The Vine. Could there a better way to Live Love? Live Loved, Tom

SERVING THIS SUNDAY

GREETERS Lindsay Metzger, Shelagh Campbell WORSHIP TEAM Ian & Natasha Hall COMMUNION PREPARATION Bernice Gallant SPEAKER Tom Zawacki SOUND Bram Hamming MEDIA Willy Hamming TODDLER MINISTRY Trevena MacLeod & TBA CHILDRENS MINISTRY Laurie MacPhee & TBA PRAYER MINISTRY TEAMS Steve & Deb Price Teressa Peters, Jane Watts CLEAN UP - TEAM B Parnell & Jane Watts, John & Jennifer Cudmore, Donna Wigmore & Karen Gallant Melanie Taylor

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Charlottetown Community Church & Surrounding Community The Presence of God That we Live Loved That we Live Love That we Live Supernaturally Melanie Taylors daughter Jessica Healing and for lifted spirits. Ella Wall Suitable living conditions. Justin Perry & family Peace & comfort during their time of loss. Darrell Williams Healing and support for him and his family. Jack McAskill A healthy new liver, a speedy transplant, healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support. Donna MacDonald Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Lori Nelsons father Healing from surgery, radiation, and chemo, lifted spirits & support for him and his family. Lori McDonalds friend Jen Healing from cancer, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Karen Gallants grandson Oliver Healing and support for him and his family.

STIR THE WATER - LIVING LOVED COURSE 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM locally, Thursday nights Beginning January 17, 2013 Location - Online at www.stirthewater.com Tom Zawacki will be teaching a four week live online course Living Loved. Registration is $20. VINEYARD EVENT - LIVE IT WITH LOVE & POWER EQUIPPING CONFERENCE WITH ROBBIE DAWKINS January 25-27, 2013 Location: Halifax Metro Vineyard For online registration and more information go to: www.halifaxvineyard.com Discount for early registration before January 15th Youth $10, Adults $20, Married Couples $30, Families $40 ISLAND GATHERING. A NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER FOR PEI January 30, 2013, 7:00 PM Location: Noel Mals Community Worship Centre Hillsboro Stratford Chapel 2 Hollis Avenue Stratford, PE CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average Giving: $1,861.36 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need!

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Pre-service prayer is held Sundays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the Farm Centre boardroom (second floor to the right at the top of the stairs). Anyone interested is welcome to join.

Collection for the Williams Family The Williams family was part of our church family before moving to Ontario. Darrell Williams has recently had a heart attack but is currently doing okay. He has had 4 stints put in, will be on alot of meds and will be making some life changes. He will not be able to work for awhile leaving them in need of a financial miracle right now. Prayers for them are appreciated and if any of you would like to bless Darrell, Sherry and their girls by contributing financially you can contact Arron or Julie Corrigan or of course Darrell and Sherry.Thank you!
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WOMENS BECOMING GROUP ** NOW MEETING MONTHLY 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 12th Location - Natalie Simmons House BABY SHOWER See Natalie Simmons for more information

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WORSHIP TEAMS If you have been thinking that you would like to take part in or lead worship on Sundays please contact John McDonald on Facebook, by email at johnperogie@gmail.com, or call or text at (902) 213-0504.

MENS GROUP 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20th Location - Tom Zawackis MOVIE NIGHT The Replacements See Tom Zawacki for more information YOUTH GROUP 7:00 PM, Friday evenings Location - Carl & Sheryl Friedrichs This group is for teenaged youth. For information, contact Carl or Sheryl Friedrich. MOMS & TOTS GROUP
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CHILDRENS MINISTRY If you are interested in volunteering in Childrens Ministry, contact Laurie MacPhee. If you are interested in working with the Toddler Ministry, contact Marsha McAndrew. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Sunday morning service requires a large number of volunteers. If you can help, email cccnews2012@gmail.com, put a note on the Facebook page, sign one of the sheets in the lobby, or mention it to one of the leaders. Positions we are often looking to have help with are: OFFERING COLLECTION,
GREETERS, WORSHIP TEAMS, CLEAN-UP TEAMS, KIDZ CHURCH & TODDLER MINISTRY, PRAYER MINISTRY

10:00 AM, Wednesday mornings Location - Michelle Bartons For information, contact Lindsey Perry or Marsha McAndrew. HE LOVES ME BOOK CLUB 7:00 PM, Thursdays beginning January 17. Location - Tom Zawackis Books available at Maritime Christian Book Store. This group is open to both men and women. Read the Forward, Introduction and Chapters 1&2 for the first night.

A Charlottetown Community Church Group

God is vague about organization structure, but profound about life and relationships. Get together, support one another, and create! Give each other freedom to love and relate! Be significant and develop your own relational order to facilitate further exploration and discovery. Graham Cooke
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IN OUR AREA
SWEETHEART DINNER FOR ANDERSON HOUSE Looking for something to do for Valentines Day? PEI Family Violence Prevention Services is holding a Sweetheart Dinner for Anderson House, as part of Family Violence Prevention Week. The event will take place at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino on February 16, 2013. Reception is at 6:30, dinner at 7pm. There will also be an art auction with work by local artists. Tickets are $60 and it includes your meal, $10 in wagering tickets and a tax receipt for $25. You will also be eligible for one of our door prizes. Call Danya OMalley at 314-4238 to purchase tickets.

GET INVOLVED

If you would like to get something in the newsletter (prayer request, announcement, etc.), please email it to cccnews2012@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week. FACEBOOK Joining the Charlottetown Community Church Facebook group is the fastest way to get up to the minute news, prayer requests and get in on discussions. Check it out today!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PEI LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers to help with the construction of homes, in the ReStores, on their committees and in the affiliate offices as well. If you are interested in becoming part of their volunteer team, or would like more information, please contact Emily at (902) 367-3041 or volunteer@habitatpei.ca

REACHING OUT
CAN SUNDAY DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK Weekly, a box is placed in the lobby to collect donations for the Food Bank or for families that we recognize are in need. Any nonperishable items are greatly appreciated.

You dont play a game or color a picture with a child to show your superiority. Rather, you choose to limit yourself so as to facilitate and honor that relationship.
William P. Young (The Shack)

Charlottetown Community Church

Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4 Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001 communitychurch@pei.aibn.com www.charlottetowncommunitychurch.com

OUR DESIRE IS TO BE A COMMUNITY OF GRACE THAT PRESENTS JESUS IN A RELEVANT WAY REACHING OUR CITY AND BEYOND WITH THE LOVE OF GOD.

OUR MISSION IS POSSIBLE:

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