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CONNECT |Communicate from the Heart

by Laine Alves | Jun 30, 2019 | Messages

Read: Matthew 12:34, James 3:8

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines communication as:“a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.”

Why is communication so important to relationships?· All relationships are fueled by communication.

Communication is not easy.· We live in a nation where 50 percent of wives say husbands don’t communicate.· 86 percent of those divorced say the cause was deficient communication.· 25 percent of young people indicate they have never had one meaningful conversation with their father. WE NEED HELP!

Our words have the power to take our relationships to a new level of impact and intimacy.
1. The foundation of communication is trust“Kind words are good medicine”(Proverbs 15:4 CEV)
2. Communication is always from the heart“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34 ESV)
3. Communication that makes an impact is honesty
Self-evaluation:· How many times last week did you give the “fine” answer?· How many times did it just seem easier to not be honest?· How many times did staying silent leave a relationship where it was when a moment of honesty could have deepened the relationship?
If we want our relationships to grow, honesty is nonnegotiable. When we are honest, we will always be “speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Look at the word truth in that verse, and look also at love. It takes both-truth wrapped in love.Truth without love doesn’t work. Love without truth is equally disastrous.

Thinking about My Relationships
Points to Ponder: It takes courage to communicate.Verse to Remember:“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21 NASB).
Questions to Consider: Is there someone who needs to hear you say….“I want to begin rebuilding trust”?“I recognize that my words reveal my heart?“I forgive you”?

YouVersion Notes: https://my.bible.com/events/646806
Watch Again: https://vimeo.com/345337144
FB Live:
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CONNECT | An Impossible Challenge

by Laine Alves | Jun 23, 2019 | Messages

Read: John 13:34-35, Revelation 2:3-5, Romans 15:7, 1 John 3:16
1 – LOVE IS NOT SIMPLE EMOTION, IT IS COMMITTED ACTION
Jesus does not command us to feel love. He commands us to act with love. He is not saying, “Feel this way.” He is saying, “Act this way.”
2 – ACCEPTANCE LEADS TO CONNECTION
3- SACRIFICE IS THE NATURE OF LOVE
CONNECT GROUPS LEADER TRAINING – SUNDAY, JUNE 30 AT 12PM IN THE CHAPEL

We will be helping each other embrace ESPN.
Encourage
Study Scripture
Prayer
Next Steps

YouVersion Notes: http://bible.com/events/642957
Watch Again: https://vimeo.com/343959505
FB Live:
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Singing Christmas Tree Auditions

by Laine Alves | Jun 20, 2019 | News

Singing Christmas Tree (SCT)

Saturday, August 3, at 9am in A24

It’s amazing to think that this is the 63rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree! Nearly 750,000 people have experienced this kind of rich historical experience since 1956 and it only happens because our entire Capital church family gets excited about presenting the Christmas story with excellence and passion! Did you know that it takes everyone in our church to help put on the largest outreach Capital presents all year? When we serve together, we find community! From singles to families, those who have purposely served together year after year, have forged many long-lasting relationships and there’s still room for you! We want you to join us!

This year’s Singing Christmas Tree, A Very Merry Christmas is set in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. It was a timeless era with that vintage Christmas feel.

AUDITIONS SCHEDULE

9:00 AM – REGISTRATION – A24

9:20 AM – KIDS CHORALE VOCAL AUDITION – Fireside Room

9:20 AM – DRAMA AUDITION – A24

10:00 AM – KIDS CHORALE CHOREOGRAPHY AUDITION – Fireside Room

12:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – CHOREOGRAPHY AUDITION – A24

DRAMA ROLES

We’re auditioning for the following roles: One adult male in his 40’s, One adult female in her 20’s-40’s, newspaper girls and boys in grades 6th through 9th, and adult extras

DRAMA CALL BACKS:
Sunday, August 4, 2019 – 2pm-4pm – in A24

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

CAPITAL KIDS CHORALE
Bring your children grades 2nd through 5th to tryout their singing and dancing skills.

CHOREOGRAPHY
If you love to dance or have a background in choreography, come on out. No preparation is necessary, but come dressed to dance. Audition is open to 6th grade and up.

DRAMA
If you have experience acting or have a theater background, there will be opportunities for you this year. No preparation is necessary. We’ll provide the script the day of auditions and allow time to prepare. We’re auditioning for the following roles: an adult male in his 40’s, newspaper girls and boys in grades 6th through 8th, and adult extras, both male and female, ages 18 and older.

For more information, please contact Jeanette Tourville at jeanette.tourville@capitalonline.cc or call 916-856.5683 x221.

CONNECT | Love Everyone Always

by Laine Alves | Jun 16, 2019 | Messages

Read: Luke 10:25-37

We exist to love God, love others, and transform our world. We do this through three doorways: Gather (for worship), Grow (through Connect Groups), and Go (through serving).

Connect Groups will launch September 1. Leader Trainings are available for those interested:
• Sunday, June 30, at 12pm in the Chapel
• Sunday, July 7, at 10:30am in the Guest Lounge
• Sunday, July 21, at 12pm in the Chapel
• Sunday, July 28, at 12pm in the Parlour

ESPN acronym: E-ncourage. S-cripture. P-rayer. N-ext steps.

LOVING EVERYONE – LOVING SOMEONE
Everyone means there is no one outside the limits of my love; someone means I can only practice love toward people I am with right now.

LOVE IS MORE THAN AN ATTITUDE. IT MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICAL ACTIONS.

1. Love unconditionally
2. Pursue others with respect
3. Share Interests
4. Be forgiving
5. Chose joy

Book Recommendation: Everybody Always by Bob Goff
Watch again: https://vimeo.com/342597325
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/capitalchristiancenter/videos/449961275842587/

Summer Connect Groups

by Laine Alves | Jun 12, 2019 | News

CONNECT GROUPS

Connect Groups have one, simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Connect Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

SUMMER GROUP STUDY

June 5, 12, 26 & July 10, 17, 24

Join us for a summer study as we launch our Connect Groups at Capital! We will be meeting together in the Chapel for six Wednesday evening sessions following 6:13 Prayer to continue to build our relationship with Jesus in a small group setting. We’ll join together at 7pm in the Chapel to hear a short teaching and then have opportunity for table discussion. We’ll be working through Dr. Tony Evans, “The Power of Jesus’ Names” and applying the truth of who Jesus is to our lives. Let’s join together in our pursuit of a deeper relationship with Jesus and all He has in store for us.

Kids and Youth activities are available during this study. See more info below.

Capital Kids Midway is Back!

June 5, 12, 26 July 10, 17, 24

Our midweek service engages your kids in an interactive discipleship/small group program with worship, games, Bible memorization, interest groups, and more! Children grades K-1 can be checked in at the Fireside Room and grades 2-5 can be checked in at A24 at 6pm. The nursery is also open for ages birth-4 years old. We ask that children be picked up by 8:30pm.

Local Youth Summer Nights!