Christ Church Old Brooklyn
Hope Rising Series "Hope in Our Growth" Colossians 1:9-14-Old Brooklyn
"Hope in Our Growth" Colossians 1:9-14
Locations & Times
Christ Church
6400 Memphis Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144, USA
Sunday 11:00 AM
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We are really excited to introduce our Christ Church App. We would love for you to be among the first to download it and let us know what you think. To download the app, use our links below or go to the App Store or Google Play and search Christ Church Ohio.<br>From the Christ Church app you can give, connect to our video and audio sermons, register for events, send in prayer requests, and so much more.
http://christchurchohio.org/get-the-christ-church-appChristmas Services
We are excited to celebrate Christmas with you and your family! Below we have multiple service options to accommodate your family on Christmas Eve. This year Christmas falls on a Sunday and we will offer one service for all our campuses. We are excited to celebrate Christmas Sunday as one big church family!<br>Friday, December 23 – Christmas Eve ServicesMain Campus, Columbia Station: 6:00 p.m.West Campus, Elyria: 6:00 p.m.<br>Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve ServicesWest Campus, Elyria: 12:00 p.m.Main Campus, Columbia Station: 5:00 & 6:30 p.m.Old Brooklyn Campus, 7:00 p.m.Family Ministry Programming available for Nursery-Preschool at all of our Friday & Saturday Christmas Eve services.<br>Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day ServiceAll Campuses are invited to a special Family Service at Main Campus, Columbia Station: 11:00 a.m.Family Ministry Programming available for Nursery-8th Grade at our Christmas Day service.<br>
http://christchurchohio.org/christmas-servicesCelebrate Christmas Concerts
Start your Christmas season with us at the annual Celebrate Christmas Show. It is the perfect way to welcome in this holiday season. As always, the show will feature a blend of heartfelt originals and original spins on Christmas classics. This year’s show is unique in that a majority of the songs were chosen by last year’s attendees. Bring your family and friends for an evening of great music and let’s Celebrate Christmas together!<br>When: Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.<br>Cost: Tickets are $12/person plus service fees
http://christchurchohio.org/celebrate-christmasLadies' Breakfast/Christmas of 5's
Ladies, bring 5 of the same unwrapped gifts. You can make it, bake it or buy it. Gifts do not have to be Christmas themed and there is no price limit on the gift items.<br>When: Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. – Noon<br>Where: Main Campus – Columbia Station<br>Cost: $5/person
http://christchurchohio.org/ladies-breakfast-and-christmas-of-5sDate Night with Jay and Laura
Join Jay and Laura Lafoon as they take a hilarious glimpse into married life. It’s full of laughter, entertainment and ministry as they explore the unique reality marriage brings to everyday life. Jay and Laura will help you connect in a way you’ve not thought about in a long time.<br>This event is sponsored by 95.5 The Fish. Jay and Laura Lafoon’s website<br>When: Saturday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.<br>Where: Main Campus – Columbia Station<br>Cost:In person at the church – $25.00/couple (limited number)Online – $30.00/couple + service fee
http://christchurchohio.org/ultimate-date-night-with-jay-lauraSERVE Christmas
This Christmas Season, Christ Church is committed to serving families in our community and beyond.<br>There are 3 ways to participate:Give to the 2016 Christmas Offering to financially support Christ Church’s benevolence fund that allows us to serve families in need all year long. Pick up a green envelope at the SERVE table.<br>Stop by our table and Select a Gift Tag for a boy, girl, or 2100 resident. Return the gift(s) to the church by Monday, December 12.<br>Join with our Family Ministry as our kids collect Children’s Pajamas for a Christ Church style PJ Party we’re hosting at Stepstone Academy in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood this December.<br>Let us know if you or someone you know is in need of a little extra help this Christmas. Contact the church office for more information, 440-236-8282, ext 220.We are thankful for your generosity!
http://christchurchohio.org/serve-2016Tuesday, December 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A support group for those who face physical challenges - MS, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, etc.! Together we can find courage and joy in the adventure of faith. Join us the first Tuesday of each month. Go to our website or contact Connie King at conniegking@hotmail.com or 440-343-2008.
Our hope is based on the character and the conduct of Jesus Christ. We are identified by our hope in Him
Hope in Christ is a confident expectation we have in Him
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart” Psalms 37:4
If we are walking closely with the Lord and truly desiring His will for our lives, God will place His desires in our hearts.
Knowledge of God means getting to know God, which involves knowing His desires for our life.
We grow in spirit and in relation with Him because we not only get to know Him, but we find out more about ourselves and the world we live in.
Our transformation (Growth) begins with being Identified by Christ and growing in our knowledge of Him
What we consume inwardly (knowledge & wisdom) will soon express itself outwardly (Bearing Fruit).
1. Knowledge of God and His perfect will for us - The will of God is about learning about Him, following His decrees, and building fruit and character.
2. Spiritual Wisdom - The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
3.Understanding (Clear Vision or clarity in our situation) - To know God means that you are always turned on about everything because you see God everywhere: in nature, in people you meet, in trials, hardships and challenges, everywhere.
4. Right Living (A life that gives God glory)
5. Producing Fruit - Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace, in our relationships and actions with regard to others; concern, compassion, encouragement, and help in a time of stress, bringing a word of peace into a troubled, hostile atmosphere.
6. Strength and Endurance by Power