Join us Sunday, August 23, for a free concert from 6-8pm in the church sanctuary.
Christafari is a Christian band using their unique blend of reggae music to proclaim
an uncompromising message of hope and salvation of Jesus Christ.
Bring your family and friends!

Belong, Believe, Become in Awana:
Awana is our Wednesday evening child discipleship program for Pre-K through 6th graders.  Online Clubber registration will be closing on September 1st.  Register here:  Awana Child Registration.

Israel Tour 2027: Once you have visited the Holy Land, you will never read the Bible the same way again! Pastor Chris will be leading an Israel Tour from August 31-September 10, 2027.  Space is limited. Brochures are available in the Narthex. For more information or to register, go to www.inspirationtravel.com/CCCS.

Moms Connected:  We’re meeting Wednesday, August 19! Join other moms at the church park from 9:30-11:30am for coffee, snacks, and uplifting conversation while the kids enjoy outside activities.  For more information, contact the church office.

Youth Group News

• Youth Group Fall Opener: Thursday, September 10th. Junior High: 5:00- 6:30 PM, Senior High: 7:00-8:30 PM.
• Save the Date: Senior High Youth Retreat October 23-25.

Spiritual Gifts Seminar: Join us Thursday, August 27, in Room 105 from 7-8:30pm for a seminar on spiritual gifts, Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts. There is no cost. Pre-registration is required – please register here. For individuals 13 years and older.

ABIDE Women’s Bible Study (formerly Delighting in the Lord): Looking to dig into the Word of God alongside other women? Join us Thursdays 9:30am (children’s discipleship program available) or 7pm (no children’s program); 3x a month. Registration: Aug. 4-30/$20 for the entire year. Register  here. Contact the church office for more information.

• Fall Semester: Sept. 10-Nov.19: Book of Galatians
• Spring Semester: Jan. 7-Apr.22: Book of Ephesians

ABIDE Kids: ABIDE Kids (formerly Kids in Christ/Youth in Christ) is our weekday ministry for children of moms who attend the Thursday AM Abide (formerly Delighting in the Lord) Bible study. We are prayerfully seeking cleared adults to join our team beginning in September! We’re specifically looking for teachers/aides for elementary ages and substitutes for all ages. Contact the church office for more information.

Eagleview Women’s Bible Study: New Fall study: “An Overview of the Bible,” Thursdays, 12:30 pm-3:00pm, from Sept. 17 through Nov. 19. Minimal material cost for What The Bible Is All About by Dr. Henrietta Mears.  Contact the church office if interested in attending.

Men’s Precept Bible Study: A Men’s Precept Bible Study covering Revelation Part 3 will be held on Tuesdays from 9/15 through 11/24 in Room 213 at 7pm. In person and Zoom options available.  New attendees must pre-register.  Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 1.  For more information, contact the church office.

Thursday Evening Men’s Bible Study: Join us for Men’s Bible Study beginning September 10th in Room 105, from 7-8:30pm as we work through the Gospel of John together, growing in our understanding of God’s Word and encouraging one another in our faith. Whether you’re new to Bible study or have been studying Scripture for years, you’re welcome to join us. No homework, no pressure, just men gathering to learn, grow, and sharpen one another. For more information, contact the church office.

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study: Our early morning Men’s Bible Study begins on September 16.  Study begins at 6am and runs approximately one hour. We will be studying Isaiah. For information or questions, please contact the church office.

Men’s Breakfast-Save the Date: Our next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, September 19. Registration will open next week.

Upcoming Calvary Chapel Men’s Conferences: Two men’s conferences are coming up at local Calvary Chapels. CC Honey Brook is hosting August 28-29 and CC Harrisburg-West Shore is hosting September 19.  If interested, pick up a flyer in the Narthex or visit their websites: cchoneybrook.org (Honey Brook); ccharrisburg.org (Harrisburg-West Shore.)

Redeemed Women’s Bible Study:  Ladies, please join us for the study of Revelation Part Two. (You do not need to have completed part one to join.) Classes begin September 8/9 and end December 2/3. Class options include:

• Zoom Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11am
• Tuesday evenings in Room 105 from 7-9pm
• Wednesday mornings in Room 105 from 9:30-11am

Please contact the church office for more information.

YoungLives Baby Bottle Campaign:  YoungLives is a ministry that reaches out to teen parents, sharing the Gospel and walking through the hardships and blessing of life with them.  Please visit their table for more information on this ministry and how it supports, equips and disciples young mothers who choose life for their baby.   Bottles will be collected through the month of August.

Awana: Awana is our Wednesday evening child discipleship program (Sept-May). Children memorize Scripture, learn how to apply God’s Word to their lives, and enjoy interactive game time.

Bible Bus Women’s Fellowship:  Typically meets the first Saturday of the month in Room 103. Next Meeting is September 5.

DivorceCare: The summer 13-week session runs Monday, June 1 to August 31, 7-9pm, in Room 105. Register at https://find.divorcecare.org/groups/293196.  Contact the church office for more information.

Elverson Area Home Group:  We meet once a month, on the first Friday, from 6:30-8:30pm for a time of fellowship and encouragement at the home of Matt and Julie Zuber.  Bring a small appetizer or dessert to share with the group.  All ages welcome. Next meeting is September 4. Contact the church office for more information.

Emmanuel Cancer Support, Prayer & Encouragement Group:  Special Summer Schedule – meeting Tuesdays  August 18, and  September 1 & 15, for prayer from 6:30-8pm in the Nursing Mom’s Room. This group is open to those individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, their caregivers, spouse, and/or family members.  Contact the church office for more information.

Grief Share: Looking for encouragement after the death of a family member or friend? Join us from 10am-12pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in Room 105, through September 12. If interested, please contact the church office.

Men’s Saturday Morning Study: Meets Saturdays 8:30-10am at Wegmans in Malvern.  Currently we are in a  study through the book of Hebrews.  For more information, please contact the church office.

Single Devotion:  If you are single and over 40-years-young and looking for a place to fit in with others in your season of life, we’d love to have you join us for a Single Devotion Lunch Bunch. Visitors are welcome and no reservation is needed. We meet the 2nd Sunday of every month, immediately following 3^rd service, at the Downingtown Country Club Seven Tap Tavern (behind Wegmans).  Next meeting is September 13. For more information, please contact the church office.

Tuesday Evening Men’s Bible Study: All men are welcome to a casual, verse-by-verse Bible study, 7:00-8:30pm in the Prayer Room. Contact the church office for more information.