See you for Sunday’s Sermon!

“The Picture of a Miracle”

Happy Saturday Church!

Here’s to hoping your first full week of the new year was a success. I sense that as the rain subsides, the reality of 2026 will shine through. We had a great day in church Sunday. It is always a great deal of fun handing out your Epiphany Star Words for the New Year. I am so sorry I ran out of stars. Freddie calls this a “high class challenge.” Vicki and I took all the leftover stars from several years and thought it would be enough … SURPRISE! We will have stars available on Sunday for those who lost out.

Sunday, we are going to follow the lectionary and journey to the Jordon River for the Baptism of Jesus. It is always a shock to me, how fast the seasons come and go. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season is February 18th. Six weeks after that … EASTER. I let you know this so you can “hang on.” This season is going to resemble a roller coaster that starts with a launch rather than a hill … kind of like being shot out of a cannon. If you have never been baptized and you are interested in chatting with me about it, please let me know. Nothing brings me greater joy than being God’s representative at the baptismal font. Until Sunday … know that 2026 I going to be a banner year for us! I love being your pastor.

Holding you close and lifting you high!

Pastor Greg

Happy Epiphany! We weren't able to do this song on Sunday but it has been on my mind and heart so I wanted to share it with you. It's called "Song of the Magi." For those of you with a love for musical theater, it's written by the same artist who wrote Hades Town!

https://youtu.be/jwuoIjESGNA?si=oSvqVcAZg3geviD2

Young Adult Group!

Our church has a budding fellowship group of young adults that will meet to build meaningful connections, through deep discussions and fun activities alike. On Sunday January 18 around 11:00am, after coffee hour, we will walk right across the street from church to Hilleary Park (13500 Community Rd, Poway). This will be a casual picnic at the park; food or drink to share is encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome, whether or not you’ve attended our church, whether or not you’re even young (I won’t be checking birthdays). Any questions or suggestions, talk to Autumn (autumnhankinson4@gmail.com).

Greetings Friends,

As 2025 comes to an end, the Outreach Ministry would like to take the time to thank all of you for your support throughout the year.

Our community and world has been blessed beyond measure by your generosity🙏

Having a church family and wonderful friends like we have here at CCP, makes being God’s hands, feet and face for others.. pure a joy!!!

We wish you many blessings for the season and year ahead.

God bless you and Happy New Year,

Love the Outreach Ministry

Help support our Guatemala Team!

We have a group of volunteers going to work in Guatemala with Fundamaya leaving March 6th. Our CCP Outreach is asking our congregation to help support this service trip. Donations of children’s new or gently used preschool sizes 10 to 2 shoes, preschool size socks and adult reading glasses, are what is needed.

Also, during January and February you can also donate money as the Outreach special offering. Please make a note that the money is for the Fundamaya service trip. The team also appreciates your prayers! If you need any further information you can contact Mary Jo Longo or Colleen Clementson.

Our Outreach Ministry invites you to a special afternoon supporting Alabaster Jar Project on January 11, Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

There are two events planned at Koi Zen Cellars. You may attend one or the other, or both if you like. From 2 to 3 pm there is a Wine Tasting, which is $50 per person. This will be a guided wine tasting with 70% of the ticket price going to Alabaster Jar Project. From 3 to 5 pm there is a free event, with a presentation about human trafficking and 20% of wine sales benefiting Alabaster Jar Project. Both events require a reservation at givebutter.com/wineday. Koi Zen Cellars is located at 12225 World Trade Dr., Suite P, San Diego, CA 92128. From the outside, it may look like a business park, but inside you'll find an inviting urban winery. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Alabaster Jar Project provides long-term housing and comprehensive support for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, empowering them to move from crisis toward healing, stability, and successful return to their communities. January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, #WearBlueDay. There are special events and educational activities, with a spotlight on #WearBlueDay. Blue is the international color of human trafficking awareness.

Interfaith Services Request for Support: Additional food donations

Dear CCP members and friends,

As of this writing, San Diego CalFresh/SNAP beneficiaries are starting to see their full November benefits loaded on to their EBT cards. This is good news

While we can be thankful for this positive information, CCP would like to collect and accept food donations for our own pantry, and any additional donations you are able to contribute to Interfaith Services. We will make sure these additional donations are delivered directly to them. As food costs remain high, and we approach Thanksgiving, let’s be reminded that sharing what we have, especially food, is part of loving each other.

CCP Outreach Ministry

Books & More

On Tuesday, January 6, Books and More will start the new year with a novel by Matt Haig called The Midnight Library. This book is about a woman named Nora Seed, who after reaching a breaking point in her life, finds herself in a mystical library that allows her to explore the

infinite versions of her life and discover what truly makes it work living.

Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?

Everyone is welcome to join this wonderful group of ladies every Tuesday in the Fireside Room at 10 a.m.

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