Please read Colossians 4:7-18 to prepare for the sermon.
Hello Community Covenant Church of Goleta!
We're looking forward to being together again as we near the end of our series, "Why the Church?"
We've discovered several reasons for the church, including last week's call to testify to the world by our unity. But as we saw, unity is a great challenge because of our diversity. But that unity in diversity gives rise to another answer to our question, Why the Church?
Our text this Sunday is a curious one: Colossians 4:7-18.
We hope you'll stick around after worship this Sunday for coffee, treats, and conversation! Catch up with friends, meet someone new, and enjoy time with our church family.
Our Fellowship Team handles setup and cleanup, but we need YOU to bring goodies.. If your last name begins with N - S, please bring a treat to share. Thank you for helping make this time together possible!
It's with sadness of heart that we announce the passing of Elaine Smith on November 4. Elaine, with her husband, Jerry, was a faithful part of our church family for many years. Please pray for Jerry and their family as they grieve their loss. Even in times of sadness, we are grateful to God that the sorrow we feel is met with the hope of eternal life. Community Covenant will host a memorial service for Elaine after the holidays, details pending.
LIFE AT COMMUNITY COVENANT
? Operation Christmas Child Is Almost Here! ?
Through Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse shares the Good News of Jesus with millions of children around the world-many hearing about God's love for the very first time. Each shoebox gift is a simple way to make an eternal difference!
Since 1993, more than 232 million shoeboxes have been delivered to kids in 100+ countries, opening doors for over 23 million children to begin a relationship with Jesus. Every shoebox includes The Greatest Gift booklet and invites kids to take part in The Greatest Journey-a 12-lesson discipleship course led by local church leaders.
? Shoebox Drop-Off at Community Covenant Church 5070 Cathedral Oaks Road
On Sunday, November 22, our congregational prayer team is inviting everyone to return to the santuary after the service and a brief fellowship to spend a special time as a church giving thanks and offering up our prayers for our friends and family, Community Covenant Church, our community and our nation.
Join us on November 22 to pray together
Serve Our Neighbors | November 24
Last week Mary Osgood introduced our congregation an opportunity to serve a meal to the homeless community of Isla Vista. Thank you to everyone who signed up Sunday to help with the Isla Vista homeless luncheon! Community Covenant will be providing lunch on November 24, and we still have six volunteer spots available.
Want to join us? Stop by the Welcome Tent after church this Sunday to sign up. We'd love your help sharing a meal and caring for our neighbors!
Partner with 360Serve.org to Make a Global Impact This Christmas ?✨
This year, we're excited to once again partner with 360Serve, a ministry dedicated to empowering indigenous church planting movements around the world. These dynamic leaders are reaching their own people with the love of Jesus in powerful and effective ways.
You have the opportunity to make a difference by giving a gift to these at-risk church leaders. Simply click the box below to explore how you can support this incredible work.
As always, 100% of your gift goes directly to the project you choose to support. For a closer look, visit the Welcome Table to browse a physical catalog and learn more.
? Shop Handmade Gifts from Uganda on Sunday, November 22
Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Stop by the Because of Hope (BOH) table outside on Sunday, November 22to shop for handmade paper bead jewelry and crafts. Each piece is made by a woman in Uganda, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artisans to help them support their families.
Because of Hope is a local nonprofit started by three UCSB graduates who felt called by God to partner with an organization in Uganda. Through agricultural projects, scholarships, and the Beads Project, BOH works alongside widows and orphans to create lasting opportunities for their families.
Come browse the gifts, meet the BOH team, and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected with their work!
?️ Ladies Candlelit Christmas | Sunday, December 13
Ladies, take a little time to slow down and enjoy Christmas together. Join us from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Community Covenant Church of Goleta for an evening of Christmas desserts, candlelight, and carols.
Bring a friend (or two!) and come ready to share a treat, catch up, and sing a few of your favorite Christmas songs. We'd love to spend the evening with you!
Life can be beautiful, but it can also be heavy. Whether you're celebrating an answered prayer, facing a difficult season, carrying a burden, or simply needing encouragement, we want you to know that you are not alone.
At Community Covenant Church, we believe God hears prayer and that something powerful happens when God's people pray for one another.
Our Prayer Team is available after every service and would be honored to pray with you-whether your request feels big, small, or somewhere in between. No judgment. No pressure. Just people who care and want to seek God alongside you.
Can't stay after service? You can also submit a prayer request using the Prayer Request Tool below. Every request is received with care, prayed over faithfully, and treated with appropriate confidentiality.
Whatever you're carrying today, don't carry it by yourself. Let us pray with you.
