Let's Connect
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con·nect Pronunciation:
k&-'nekt
intransitive senses
1 : to become joined <the two rooms
connect by a hallway> <ideas that connect
easily to form a theory>
2 : to make a successful hit, shot, or
throw <connected for a home run> <connected
on 60 percent of his shots -- N.Y. Times>
3 : to have or establish a rapport
<tried to connect with the younger
generation>
transitive senses
1 : to join or fasten together usually
by something intervening
2 : to place or establish in
relationship
synonym see JOIN |
Whether you've lived in the area for 10 weeks or 10
years, do you really feel connected? Really connected
with your neighbors, your friends, your co-workers?
WE ALL NEED TO CONNECT ... TO FIND A PLACE TO BELONG
We all have a deep need to connect!
We were made that way.
Connecting is plugging in, joining, becoming a part of
something greater than ourselves, and forming
relationships with people.
Many of us are "running
on empty" we need to connect with others, and not
try to go it alone.
Connecting begins at a superficial
level, but if we do it right, we can begin to connect at
a deeper level where we can really help each other,
identify with each other and start to 'do life' with
each other. Maybe that's the way we were meant to live?
We really do need each other.
God never meant for us to go it alone in
life.
Over
fifty times in the New Testament the phrase "one another" is used to describe our relationship
to others. We are instructed to love one another, encourage one another, pray for one
another, accept one another, bear one another's burdens, and build up one another.
C@C CAN HELP...
Find a
Friend...
Find God...
Find a Fit...
We can help ... first to find a real friend
(actually several); then through those relationships to
find God; and finally, through Him, to discover who you
really are (who he made you to be) and to find a fit for
your unique gifts, strengths and personality, in life,
at work and in the church.
Sunday at church
and our Small Groups that meet
during the week or at the weekend, are perfect
'connecting places'.
C@C is all about connecting. We've all made
mistakes and continue to. We're all in the same
boat. Everyone here is committed to helping each other
sail in the right direction - the one God intended.
We are a community that welcomes those
who've given up on church but not on God. So why not
give us a call, send an
email or just
come in and chat?
WHAT DOES GOD DO TO HELP?
For starters, God himself created that need
for connection that we know is inside us. Next, Jesus actually calls us
"friend"! Finally, He also said that when we
really connect, He comes and joins us -
pretty cool, huh?!
"Again, I tell you that if two of
you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will
be done for you by my Father in heaven. For
where two or
three come together in my name, there am I with them."
Matt. 18:19-20
God also created love, he created
us to love him and to love each other. But 'love' is
such an overused, misunderstood word and concept ...
what IS True Love?!
To learn more please check out New to C@C,
About Us, and Welcome.
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