"Budgets are not about money, they are about values." (a politician from where I used to live).

 

We are in stewardship season as many congregations are making decisions about their mission giving and their support for their pastors and staff. The decisions that are made are values decisions.  What is it we value in the Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada? Do we give high importance to all of the ministries offered to our congregations? Of course. Congregations are the foundation from which our Regional Church will grow. When we have strong congregations, we have a strong Regional Church and our strong Regional Church will help the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to be a stronger witness to the good news of Jesus Christ.

 

I continue to be encouraged and excited by the wonderful ways our congregations are making a difference in people's lives. And I am also excited about the other ministries we value. We hold as important the faith formation of children, youth, and adults as they are nurtured at Community of the Great Commission. We want to support our Mission Clusters, and other ministries offered in our Regional Church.

 

You can help to say, "Yes, I value the ministries that make CCNC-N stronger." Here is how:

 

 

Please consider prayerfully the ways you and your congregation can help to strengthen our Regional Church.

 

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. LaTaunya M. Bynum

Regional Minister

Join us at Arden Christian Church on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of Christian comedy and inspiration as we welcome Stephen B, a stand-up comedian with more than 33 years of experience performing in comedy clubs, corporate clients, and churches nationwide.

Stephen B has opened up for Julio Iglesias, Manhattan Transfer, Weird Al and a host of other headlining musical acts over the years. He has had supporting roles in three movies and has been seen on Comedy Central. He has performed at Spirit West Coast and on the KLOVE Cruise and has just released his first book, The Road to Selfdom.

The event is FREE, but we'll take an offering to show support for Stephen's hilarious ministry of sharing the Word through laughter. And.... to make the most of the evening, consider joining us for a Christmas party potluck dinner starting at 5:30. Bring your yummies, your friends, neighbors, and families, and then laugh your cares away!

Arden Christian Church is located at 4300 Las Cruces Way Sacramento, CA 95864-3191.

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 The National Benevolent Association NBA of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is now accepting application for 2016-2017 NBA XPLOR.
NBA XPLOR is a prophetic movement of and for young adults who are discerning lives of care and service. The Residency provides 10-month professional development and vocational discernment opportunities for 21- to 30-year-olds to live simply in community and engage in direct service and justice work. NBA XPLOR partnesr young adults with Disciples congregations, regional congregations, and the young adults. The application can be found at www.nbacares.org/xplor.