Church Life News

16 October 2025

THIS WEEK AT CVC

Full details further below.
Friday, Oct 17
Oxygen Youth Rally (BAR) Day 1
6:00 pm: Middle School Vespers (6th-8th Grade)
6:43 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, Oct 18
Communion Sabbath
No Forks & Friendship
Oxygen Youth Rally (BAR) Day 2

8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service with Simon Liversidge
2:30 pm: General Conference Recap with Tom Lemon (Jr High Rm)
4:00 pm: LouAnn Howard Memorial (Sanctuary)
6:15 pm: Hymn Singing Small Group (Earliteen Rm)
6:41 pm: Sunset

Sunday, Oct 19
10:00 am: Farmer's Market (Parking Lot)
11:30 am: FoodNet (Young Adult Room - ends 12:30pm)

Tuesday, Oct 21
10:00 am: Scribbles & Splotches (Earliteen Room)
1:30 pm: Desire of Ages Study (Board Room)
1:30 pm: Library Open (Closes 3:30pm)

Wednesday, Oct 22
12:00 pm: Women's Bible Study (Heartland Hall B)
5:30 pm: Wednesday Nights at CVC (Churchwide)
6:15 pm: Trailblazers (Pathfinders)
6:15 pm: TruthSeekers (Adventurers)
6:30 pm: Parenting Small Group (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 pm: Bloom Small Group (Heritage Room)

Thursday, Oct 23
6:00 pm: Ladies' Night (Chocolate Season - RSVP)

Friday, Oct 24
6:00 pm: Middle School Vespers (6th-8th Grade)
6:33 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, Oct 25
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service
1:30 pm: Greeters' Meeting (Board Rm)
6:31 pm: Sunset
Fall Vespers at Woodland Acres

Upcoming Events

  •  Oct 26: Men's Ministry Bowling
  • Nov 1: Fall Fest & Barn Party
  • Nov 1: Memory Care Small Group Launch
  • Nov 2: UAU Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
  • Nov 6: LifeLine Health Screening
  • Nov 8-15: Pathfinder Canned Food Drive
  • Nov 9: Costume sizing for Christmas pageant due
  • Dec 6: Christmas Pageant Dinner Theatre
  • June 2026: Israel Trip

WORSHIP THIS SABBATH

Speaking this Sabbath is Simon Liversidge, speaking about a "Joyful Connection with Jesus." Being connected with Jesus brings joy! Jesus is connected with His Father, and now shares His joy with us through His Spirit. Just as David danced before the Lord, we see Jesus become vulnerable as He takes off His outer coat to wash His disciples' feet. Like David, Jesus also knows He is chosen and loved and that He has an audience of One - His Father. Joy is found as He shares that intimate moment with others. 
Communion is this Sabbath! Join us in preparing our hearts and minds for this sacred and humble blessing.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the All Church potluck last week! Because of your generosity, almost 300 people enjoyed an abundance of food and fellowship.

There are several events happening in Heartland Hall this Sabbath, October 18, so we have decided not to host a regular Forks and Friendship potluck. Thank you for your understanding. Please plan on attending these upcoming fellowship lunches: 
October 25 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Noreen Mwabe’s team
November 1 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Steve Ladig’s team
November 8 - All Church potluck hosted by Terri Bartzatt’s team
November 15 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Linda Becker’s team

MINISTRY & SMALL GROUPS NEWS

THE HYMN SINGING SMALL GROUP will be meeting this Sabbath, October 18, at 6:15pm in the Earliteen room. All are welcome to join us! 
MEN'S MINISTRY is excited to have you join us for Bowling Sunday, October 26 9-11am at Parkway Lanes (2555 S 48th St). This fun event is for all ages; bring your kids or friends for a great time. Cost is to be determined based on our numbers, so please RSVP to Kelly Krueger at 402.560.2271 or kelly.rainwood@gmail.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Appreciation: We want to shower our pastors with our appreciation this month in recognition of the many ways they serve, encourage, and grow us spiritually. We hope to give each of them a generous gift card. Please make your contribution to "Pastor Appreciation Fund" online, or in a tithe envelope by October 25. Let's surprise them with our gratitude!
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.
2025 General Conference Recap: In the Jr High Rm on Sabbath, October 18, Elder Tom Lemon will talk about the recent General Conference session. All are welcome to join us starting at 2:30pm.
LouAnn Howard's memorial will take place on Sabbath, October 18, at 4pm in the Sanctuary. Please keep the Howard family and friends in your prayers. Read more at the link here.
  • Jeanne Nazario
  • Howard Family
  • George Bogue
  • Norm & Teresa Peterson
Pastor on Call: Nicole Broushet. 347.931.5922, nicole.broushet@collegeviewchurch.org
Front Office: 402.486.2880, office@collegeviewchurch.org
Clerk: clerk@collegeviewchurch.org
Lead Pastor: Simon Liversidge. 805.498.2300, simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org

COMMUNITY NOTES

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, November 2, 8-11am in the Heartland Hall! Support the seven Union Adventist University Global Health Nursing students as they raise funds for their medical mission trip to Peru. Donations appreciated! 
Union Adventist University is searching for candidates for two new positions for a grant-funded TRIO Student Support Services Program: Director and Life Coach. The Director will lead and administer the program and oversee services, grant compliance, and student success for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. The Life Coach will utilize coaching best practices to mentor and provide specialized services as needed. Please see job descriptions and apply at uau.edu/employment
🕊️Dominus vobiscum.

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Growing Together,
Living out God's Love