40 Days for Life: You can promote godly choices to mothers and protect the unborn children by joining this worldwide prayer mobilization! As a church, we have committed to covering the prayer vigil on Thursday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 24. Will you join the team by signing up for a one-hour slot each day to join the prayer vigil along the street in front of the West Chester’s Planned Parenthood? Invite a praying friend or sign up and meet someone new from our CCCS family. For questions, contact the Church Office. Please visit the table in the Narthex or visit: www.cc-chestersprings.com/40daysforlife.

PA March for Life: We will be carpooling to Harrisburg for the PA March for Life on Monday, October 16. This is an amazing opportunity to be a voice for the most vulnerable citizens in our state, the unborn. If you are interested in joining us for the day in Harrisburg, please contact the Church Office.

5K Walk/Run for Life: Gather your friends, colleagues, and family, and join team “CCCS” on Saturday, November 11th at Hibernia Park for Chester County Connect Care 5K Walk for Life. Race begins at 9am followed by the 1 Mile Family Fun Run Day-of Registration begins at 7:30am.

Harvest Party: Save the date for Tuesday, October 31^st as we have “The Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler” coming for the family-friendly event. More details and sign up coming soon!

Nursing Home Ministry: We have opportunities to minister at nursing homes by visiting residents or conducting services and Bible studies.  If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ed Chantigian through the Church Office or at the Information Counter.

Youth Group Fall Retreat: All 7th-12th graders are welcome for our YG Fall Retreat from Oct. 20-22. Registration packets and info in the Narthex or Church Office.

Evangelism Meeting: Are you looking for opportunities to minister with other believers to fulfill the Great Commission? If so, join us on October 15 during third service in the Fellowship Hall.

Whosoever Gospel Mission (WGM): Our next trip to serve a meal at WGM is Sunday, October 29. For details and/or sign up go to https://tinyurl.com/WGM102923.

Good Works: Our CCCS Good Works Team is looking for anyone with the heart to serve at people’s homes that need love and attention.  You do not need any type of construction skills. Those who have set skills will help teach you how to do certain things needed to complete the job. If interested, contact the Church Office.

Bible Stickering Outreach: On Sunday, October 8th during all 3 services in the Fellowship Hall, we are stickering 20,000 Bibles for Paul Stege Ministries for outreach purposes to local and US southern border communities. No registration required.

Winter Hat and Uno Drive: We are partnering with Paul Stege Ministries and several local churches to create Christmas gift bags for teens, ages 12-17, who are displaced from their homes. CCCS is collecting 700 new winter hats and 700 new decks of Uno cards as our contribution to this outreach mission. If you would like to donate these items, there is a collection bin for the hats/Uno cards in the Fellowship Hall through October 8th.

Meals Ministry: Do you like to bless others through food? We have a team of volunteer women and men who joyfully serve the church body through preparing and delivering meals to homes of those in need. A warm meal during a time of illness or hardship is one of the best gifts one can give. Consider joining our team, please contact the Church Office.

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On-Going Ministries

All Things New: A newer ministry/class to support those who have been impacted by a Christian cult or authoritative control group. Led by Ed and Sara Dawn Samuel; they will discuss common traits of control groups and how Scripture sets you free. Class meets the 4th Monday each month at 6:30 pm in Room 213. Next mtg is October 23.

Bible Bus for Women: Our next meeting is October 7 at 10am.

Crown’s Personal MoneyLife Finance Study: Sundays, 9/17-11/17 from 11:15am-1pm in Room 105. Learn what the Bible says about money in becoming a faithful steward. Cost $35 includes a workbook/video.

DivorceCare: Meets on Mondays from 7-9pm in Room 105. For more info or to register, visit the DivorceCare page.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class: We are hosting the ESL Class (English as a Second Language) using the Bible as the teaching material. Classes will meet weekly on Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am.

Grief Share: If you are grieving the loss of a family member or friend, the holiday season can be particularly hard. GriefShare is a ministry to as you grieve and mourn. There is a special session on “Surviving the Holidays” on Saturday, November 11 from 10am-12pm.  

Men’s Wednesday Morning Study: Men, please join us Wednesdays at 6:00-7:30am in Room 105, to start your day verse-by-verse in God’s Word and fellowship.

Men’s Thursday Night Study: Come join us on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm in the Prayer Room. Currently studying 1 Peter through Revelation over the coming months.

Naomi’s Sisters: Our next widow’s fellowship is Monday, October 2.

Prayer Ministry for Our Local Schools: Meeting on the third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Nursing Mother’s Room. Next in-person meeting is October 16. All other Mondays we meet via Zoom at 8pm.

Prayer in the Park: Come pray for local schools every Monday at 12pm at Uwchlan Township Foster Field across from Downingtown East HS on Devon Drive, Exton, PA.

KIC/YIC Volunteer Opportunities: There are multiple opportunities to serve in our weekday ministry for children of women who attend the Thursday AM Delighting in the Lord Bible study. We are prayerfully seeking cleared adults and youth to serve weekly September through November and late-January through April.  There are a variety of volunteer positions available including teachers, aides, gym teacher, and substitutes for all ages ranging from nursery through 12th grade.  More info, visit the table in the Narthex or contact the church office.