The Ripple Effect @ CCC

Last week construction along Germann began!  The utilities and curbs are being moved to prepare the way for our new entrance on Germann.  The construction of the Bridge @ CCC building will begin in the next few weeks pending all of the necessary approvals. 

• Construction work will begin this week to relocate the utilities and our driveway access along Germann!  This work will take about 6-weeks to complete.
• Final civil engineering plans for the site have been approved by the City of Chandler.
• Bridge construction drawings are in final review and signoff process with the City of Chandler.
• Additional construction work on the site and the building will be started early in September.
• Our new Alma School sign hit a major delay because of problems with the sign company.  This has caused more delay than expected.

This is an exciting time as we are beginning construction on our new student outreach center. This building will allow us to have a myriad of activities and be a place for students and families to come. As we have thought about what will be offered at this new Student Center, here are just a few of the many possibilities-
Besides being open and available to students to hang out and play basketball, video games, ride skateboards, play pool, talk, etc. after school.

We are looking at offering programs like kid’s basketball and indoor soccer, Mother/kid days to play in the gym, family night activities, adult sports leagues, sports camps, concerts and a whole host of other programs. This facility will allow us to be a positive presence in the community. This in turn will hopefully allow us to build relationships and share the message of God’s saving love with people.

As we are beginning to plan for this, we are would like to hear your ideas on how we can make this a successful outreach into the community. We currently have a task force of people from our congregation that have met and brainstormed some of the possibilities. But we would like to hear your ideas also. It is an exciting undertaking to start a facility like this from the ground up and be able to dream of the impact we can have.

If you would be interested in continual updates about the progress of the new student center, please email: cherylhoffman@chandlercc.org. We will keep you up to date with what is going on and where we are at in the process.

Thank you for your support in making this happen!  Together we will make a difference in the lives of students and their families.

Pastor Jeff Hinson

But especially during these last 2 weeks beginning with a marvelous Easter weekend!

First, 73 people stepped out for the Lord Jesus Christ by being baptized (immersed) picturing the death, burial and resurrection of Christ on Baptism Weekend!  In fact, last Sunday after our 11:15AM service, we had so many baptisms that I didn’t leave the church campus until 1:30PM! 

There is still room for you to join these other Brothers & Sisters in being obedient to Christ in Christian baptism.  If you believe in Christ as the Son of God and Savior and want Him to be your Savior and the boss of your life…why not join us in this special and privileged decision. 

Second, our Elders determined this week that we are “full speed ahead” on our Ripple Effect construction plans which include:

• Phase I of our “Bridge” facility- the multipurpose facility including a gym/auditorium, café, gameroom, climbing wall and skate park!
• A new “video” sign on Alma School Road!
• A new entry and driveway to and from Germann Road! 

This building is a “tool” by which we want to “Bridge” from CCC into our community!  We will use it for sports programming, concerts, student programming and every outreach event we can think of – with the end goal of bringing more people into an “ever-deepening relationship with Christ!”

By the way…a special thanks to some of you who have either completed or are continuing your financial commitment to the Ripple Effect fund drive.  If you haven’t started giving toward your commitment, would you please consider “stepping up to the plate” and doing your best to help us “hit a homerun” with this program?  It’s the “bottom of the 9th” and we need you to help us “drive home the winning run!”

This week we continue with the series YChurch!  You don’t want to miss these messages!

I can’t wait to see how God is going to use these two exciting events – 73 new followers of Christ and the step of faith in building a “Bridge” to our community for Christ! 

Hang on…God is good – all the time!  All the time – God is good!

Blessings and Peace,

Pastor Roger

Significant progress has been made in the first 2/3’s of the Ripple Effect program! We have:

• received over $5.5 million in sustained pledges in the poorest economy for decades,
• received approval for our master plan from the City of Chandler,
• painted the existing buildings,
• completed the theme design for upgrading the Children’s Ministry areas,
• opened the new outdoor baptistry in June 2009,
• opened the new expanded lobby in September 2009,
• completed the worship center remodeling before Christmas 2009,
• completed the design and development of the new Germann entrance and Student Center, and
• received over $3.4 million in cash.

This year we will:

• complete the Children’s Ministry area upgrades by Easter 2010,
• replace the Alma School monument sign by Easter 2010,
• break ground on the new Germann entrance and begin construction of the Student Center to be opened in 2011, and
• receive the balance of the committed funds.

Please continue to continually for us all to use these updated and new resources as a tool to lead people to Christ and help everyone find an ever-deepening relationship with Him! This is the true Ripple Effect!

It is just about Half Time for The Ripple Effect program!  Momentum is finally picking up and everyone’s hard work will become more visible going forward.  During the first half, we have:

• received $6.1 million in pledges,
• received approval for our master plan from the City of Chandler,
• painted the existing buildings,
• nearly completed a new outdoor baptistry (“just two more weeks!”),
• completed construction drawings for the remodeling of the lobby and worship center, 
• completed the theme design for upgrading the Children’s Ministry areas, 
• completed the design and development of the new Germann entrance and Student Center, and
• received $2.6 million in cash.

In the second half , we will:

• open the new outdoor baptistry in June 2009,
• open the new expanded lobby in Sept 2009,
• complete the worship center remodeling before Christmas 2009,
• complete the Children’s Ministry area upgrades before Christmas 2009,
• replace the Alma School monument sign before Christmas 2009,
• break ground on the new Germann entrance and the Student Center before Thanksgiving 2009,
• open the new Student Center next fall 2010, and
• receive the balance of the committed funds.

Please come to the Half Time event on Sunday, May 31st at 5pm to celebrate the success of the First Half!