Budget Update:
Total 2025 Budget: $754,350
Received YTD: $655,037
Still Needed:$99,313

Sabbath, Dec 27
No Forks & Friendship Potluck
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service with Nicole Broushet
5:06 pm: Sunset

Sunday, Dec 28
11:30 am: FoodNet (Young Adult Room - ends 12:30pm)

Tuesday, Dec 30
10:00 am: Scribbles & Splotches (Earliteen Room)
1:30 pm: Desire of Ages Study (Board Room)

Friday, Jan 2
5:11 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, Jan 3
UAU Deadline to donate new socks
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service
12:30 pm: Forks & Friendship Potluck
1:30 pm: Memory Care Learning Session (Earliteen Rm)
5:11 pm: Sunset 

Speaking this Sabbath is Nicole Broushet, our Children's Pastor! This weekend at College View Church, we pause in the “in-between” season — after Christmas but before the New Year — to reflect on a question that shapes our lives: What do you really want? Through the story of the Prodigal Son, the Psalms, and the rhythms God gives His people, we’ll explore how our hearts, often restless and searching, can be re-oriented toward home in Jesus. Join us as we discover how prayer, community, and service gently guide our hearts to their true North. 

Thank you for your involvement in the CVC potluck ministry in 2025. Over the past year, the potluck team leaders have hosted 43 potlucks and fed 10,410 members and guests. We look forward to continuing our mission in 2026 of providing a welcoming environment for people to connect. While there will not be a potluck this Sabbath as our team leaders enjoy Christmas with their families, plan on attending these upcoming potlucks:

January 3 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Noreen Mwabe’s team
January 10 - All church potluck hosted by Becky Krueger’s team
January 17 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Tabby Coto’s team
January 24 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Trista Ybarra’s team

YOUTH MINISTRIES: Join us for an exciting night of fun and fellowship at our Rook Tournament Fundraiser on Sabbath, January 10 at 6pm in Heartland Hall! For just $25 per person, you can enjoy a night of friendly competition while directly supporting the vibrant youth ministry at CVC. Pathfinders will be providing Blazer Burgers, Corn Dogs, Grilled Cheese at an affordable cost! Whether you’re a seasoned Rook player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to participate in this fun-filled evening.

Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the travel to helping students raise all the funds needed for the 2026 youth mission trip to Peru. Students will work with Orphans, building needed structures, and running a VBS for students so they can see Jesus. Spots are $25 a seat ($50 for a pair), you can pay with cash, check, or donate to "CVC Youth Mission Trip" on Adventist Giving at https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANGFDG. If you give online please let pastor Mic know so he can make note of it.

Childcare provided by Community Service Team from CVA Campus Ministries. This will be in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. First place prize: Trophy and $100. Second place prize: $70. Third place prize: $50. Let's settle once and for all who the 2026 Rook Champion team is at CVC! Games will be run best two out of three until we get to the final four teams, and then it will be best out of five games. Rook is 10 and a half. RSVP here so we can plan. 

SMALL GROUPS: Save the date for our Ministry Fair, scheduled for January 24, 2026, immediately following the church service. More information is coming soon.

YOUTH MINISTRIES: Need a night out together? The CVA Community Service Team is offering childcare at CVC so parents can enjoy a date night with peace of mind. Kids will be cared for in the Fellowship Hall and will enjoy snacks, games, and a fun evening with our student volunteers. This service is provided to bless families and support our church community. Please RSVP here in advance so the team can plan games, activities, and food appropriately. We look forward to serving your family.

WOODLAND ACRES is wanting your cardboard! We need all shapes and sizes of clean cardboard for projects around the WA property. If you would hold onto your cardboard until after the first of the year, we will arrange a way to get it off your hands and out of your house. Please email, text, or call 402.413.1425 to let us know what boxes we can recycle for you. Thank you! -Cheryl and Rick Dickerson

KIDS MIN NEWSLETTER: Remember to sign up for our Kids Ministry Newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events, resources, and important announcements. It’s the best way to stay connected and make sure your family never misses what’s happening in our ministry! Follow the link here.

316 KIDS CAMP: We’re also excited to share that Three Sixteen Kids Camp registration opens January 5! Mark your calendars and stay tuned — more details, including themes, schedules, and registration links, will be released soon. We can’t wait for another incredible summer together!

JUNIORS & JR HIGH (4th-8th grade) Sabbath Schools: We launched Growing Together for our Juniors and Junior High Sabbath School in October, and we’re inviting every family with children in grades 4 through 8 to download the Growing Together App — now available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Each Sabbath, students explore a Bible story together in class, and the app makes it easy to continue the conversation at home with simple prompts, weekly videos, and meaningful devotional content. We’d love for your family to join us as we grow in faith—together. Follow this link to download the app.

GOOD NEIGHBOR CENTER is in need of warm winter clothes for clients. If you have coats, scarves, hats, gloves, or sweaters that you no longer use, you can place them in the blue bin marked "Good Neighbor Center" in the church lobby. Thank you for sharing in this way!

ADOPT-A-SPOT: We are still actively supporting our dream of helping our church look good as a strong first impression. Thank you to all who have "adopted" a piece of our church home; and thanks to all who would be willing to pick a piece to keep clean. Learn more and check out the list at the Welcome Center. Please join us and pick your spot by signing up today.

WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will not meet December 31. Join us January 7 through February 11 as we will be studying “Hidden: Finding Delight in Your Life with Christ” by Allison Allen. February 18 through March 18 we will study “James” by Margaret Feinberg. We meet from noon until 1:15pm every Wednesday in Heartland Hall B. Call or text Sheryl at 402.770.3392 with any questions. We would love to have you join us!

ADVENTURER & PATHFINDER PARENTS: A Club Ministries Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28 for current and former Pathfinder and Adventurer parents, as well as anyone interested in joining for the second half of the season. More details and a digital poster will be shared soon.

GREETING MINISTRY: We’d love to invite YOU to join the Greeter Ministry at College View Church! Do you enjoy smiling, waving, or just making someone’s day a little brighter? Then you’re exactly who we’re looking for! Come be part of a joyful team that:
•Welcomes every person with warmth
•Spreads kindness like sunshine
•Helps create the friendly church family atmosphere we’re known for
•Has fun while serving together!
Serving Times (Pick a time that fits—or stay for both if you’re feeling extra cheerful!):
•9:30–10:20am
•10:20–11:10am
Whether you’re bubbly, laid-back, super social, or quietly kind, there’s a spot for you! To sign up or ask questions, contact Jeanette at 402.517.0620 or jeanette.cowin@yahoo.com.

College View Church members are invited to serve our fellow brothers and sisters at the People City Mission, on Sabbath, January 17 from 2:30-4pm. We are going to flood the halls of People City Mission with love! We need people to give haircuts, pedicures, manicures, face painting for the children, and massages. We hope to have a story time and a free book for the kids. We also hope to have a concert for the kids. Please mark the date on your calendar, and bring the family to serve the people who are struggling through winter without resources. If you have other ideas of ways to serve on that Sabbath, please contact Linda Becker at 402.499.6192, or a member of the Ministry Opportunity Team. 

College View Church is partnering with Maranatha Volunteers International to do our second annual general mission trip in 2026. We will be going to Tarapoto, Peru, July 23 - August 6 to build a church and hold medical clinics and VBS. Our excursion will be to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. There will be a question and answer session in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 1 from 11am to 12pm. We have limited capacity on the project and already have many of the spots filled. Please join us at the meeting or text or call Sheryl at 402.770.3392 if you are interested in joining the team! 

College View Church is partnering with Maranatha Volunteers International to do our second annual general mission trip in 2026. We will be going to Tarapoto, Peru, July 23 - August 6 to build a church and hold medical clinics and VBS. Our excursion will be to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. There will be a question and answer session in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 1 from 11am to 12pm. We have limited capacity on the project and already have many of the spots filled. Please join us at the meeting or text or call Sheryl at 402.770.3392 if you are interested in joining the team!

CVC Israel Tour 2026: After two years of war, peace is on the table and tours in Israel are in full-swing again! We have already booked our spot for the 2026 season; we're leaving June 14 with the options of only Israel, or adding Jordan and Egypt. If you stay with us for the whole tour we'll be home July 1. If you just do Israel you'll be home June 23. Join Pastor Rich and Pastor Simon as we "walk where Jesus walked," and link real places with the Bible stories you are so familiar with. It's a life-changing experience. Sign up here.

TRANSFER IN (Second Reading):
Joel & Ami Herzberg from Spokane Valley SDA Church, Spokane Valley, WA
Rigoberto Juarez Victoriano from Capitol View SDA Church, Lincoln, NE
Briseyda Velazquez from Capitol View SDA Church, Lincoln, NE
Yve Ellis Lahav from Cle Elum Adventist Company, Cle Elum, WA
Roy & Melissa Simpson from Ohio Conference SDA Church, Dayton, OH
 
TRANSFER OUT:
Eddie Luke to Spencer SDA Church, Spencer, IA
Aaron & Sara Beaudoin to Piedmont SDA Church, Lincoln, NE
Dave & Cindy VandeVere to Littleton SDA Church, Littleton, CO

Church Family, "'He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3. The relations between God and each soul are as distinct and full as though there were not another soul upon the earth to share His watchcare, not another soul for whom He gave His beloved Son." (Prayer, E.G. White) Send your prayer requests and praises to Dina Horst at 402.420.5970. Thank you!

Pastor on Call: Lead Pastor - Simon Liversidge. 805.498.2300, simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org 
Front Office: 402.486.2880, office@collegeviewchurch.org
Clerk: clerk@collegeviewchurch.org

The Union Adventist University Nursing and Physician Assistant Programs will be collecting new socks for men and women until Jan 3. We’re especially hoping for ankle or mid-length socks in soft, neutral colors like black or white. These donations will bless our Foot Clinics at Matt Talbot, where our students provide foot care and education with our community. A collection box will be in the lobby. Feel free to drop your socks in anytime. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 

College View Academy: Is your child attending kindergarten this fall?

Choosing the right school comes with so many important questions:
• What kind of experience do you want for your child?
• Half-day or full-day?
• A Christian environment?
• A play-based curriculum that builds strong social and academic skills?

Good news- we’re here to help! Join us for a Kindergarten Sneak Peek on Thursday, February 5, from 5-6:30pm. Bring your future kindergartner, ask your questions, and enjoy an informative evening meeting our kindergarten teacher Mrs. Cook, our principal Mr. Prindle, and other families who are also searching for the perfect fit. Please RSVP using this link.
Kindergarten Preview Open House RSVP Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! We can’t wait to meet you and your future kindergartner! 

Prayer Warriors Needed! There is an international prayer group, comprised of mostly SDA members, that meets every Sunday at 1:30pm on Zoom. Members hail from the US, Germany, Kenya, Australia, and more. The main focus is to pray for the remnant church and all the pastors, children (incl. teens), revival in our homes & churches, and personal prayer requests. Please message Truphena at 563.639.5089. 

🕊️Dominus vobiscum.