Church Life News

2 January 2025

THIS WEEK AT CVC

Full details further below.
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 with Simon Liversidge
12:30 pm: Forks & Friendship Potluck
1:30 pm: Memory Care Learning Session (Earliteen Rm)
5:11 pm: Sunset

Sunday, Jan 4
11:30 am: FoodNet (Young Adult Room - ends 12:30pm)

Tuesday, Jan 6
10:00 am: Scribbles & Splotches (Earliteen Room)
1:30 pm: Desire of Ages Study (Board Room)

Wednesday, Jan 7
12:00 pm: Wednesday Women's Bible Study (Heartland Hall B)
5:30 pm: KidMin Leaders' Huddle (Jr High Rm)
6:30 pm: 10 Days of Prayer Day 1 (Prayer Chapel)

Thursday, Jan 8

6:30 pm: 10 Days of Prayer Day 2 (Prayer Chapel)

Friday, Jan 9
5:18 pm: Sunset
6:30 pm: 10 Days of Prayer Day 3 (Prayer Chapel)

Sabbath, Jan 10
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service
12:30 pm: All-Church Potluck
5:18 pm: Sunset
6:00 pm: Rook Tournament (Heartland Hall)
6:00 pm: Parents' Night Out (Childcare in the Fellowship Hall)
6:30 pm: 10 Days of Prayer Day 4 (Prayer Chapel) 

Upcoming Events

  • Jan 14: Growing Well: Parent Info Session
  • Jan 15: Deadline to sign up for Local Literacy Outreach
  • Jan 17: People City Mission - CVC Day of Service
  • Jan 24: Ministry Fair
  • Jan 28: Adventurer/Pathfinder Club Parent Meeting
  • Jan 30-31: Marriage Retreat
  • Feb 1: Q&A for Maranatha Peru Mission Trip
  • Feb 5: CVA Kindergarten Open House
  • June 18: Youth Mission Trip to Peru
  • June 2026: Israel Trip
  • July 23-Aug 6: CVC/Maranatha Mission Trip to Peru

WORSHIP THIS SABBATH

Speaking this Sabbath is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "The Church of Jesus." In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, Jesus helps us understand the importance of the church...the body of Christ. We find that Jesus loves all His children and gives gifts to each one to build up the body. Jesus trusts and expects His children will use their gifts, but this is part of a spiritual battle for the hearts of each person. God invites us to understand what He is doing and join Him in that battle. 
Happy new year! As we begin 2026, please know you are welcome to attend tomorrow's Forks & Friendship potluck. Noreen Mwabe and her team will be hosting.

Plan to bring enough food to feed your family + 6 other people. If you are visiting, please join as our guest.

Upcoming potlucks:
  • 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
  • January 31 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Terri Bartzatt’s team

MINISTRY & SMALL GROUPS NEWS

Prayer Ministry:
The Holy Spirit loves to work from the inside out! We invite you to experience 10 Days of Prayer, not as a program, but as a new lifestyle. Join us and the world church for UNLEASHED! from Wednesday, January 7 - Sabbath, January 17 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Prayer Chapel. All are welcome.

Wednesday Women's Bible Study:
We meet January 7 through February 11 to study “Hidden: Finding Delight in Your Life with Christ” by Allison Allen. 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!

Kids Ministry:
  • Local Literacy Outreach: Prime Time Family Reading is a six-week program (1–2 hours/week) starting in February, partnering with Humanities Nebraska and Calvert Elementary to support families through shared reading and discussion. We are seeking volunteers for roles such as Program Coordinator, Storyteller, Discussion Leader, Preschool Assistant, Community Liaison, and Student Intern. Stipends are available, and training is provided. Email nicole.broushet@collegeviewchurch.org by January 15 for info or to sign up.
  • The KidMin Leaders Huddle is for current and prospective Kids Ministry leaders serving in areas like Children’s Sabbath School, VBS, Kids CAM, Pathfinders, Adventurers, Summer Camp, or Community Outreach. Join us for vision, alignment, and preparation on Wednesday, January 7 from 5:30-7pm in the Jr High Room. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
  • Growing Well: Partnering Together for Child Well-being is how CVC partners with parents and volunteers to support children through healthy boundaries, clear communication, and safe practices. Join us Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30-7pm in the Heartland Hall as we share CVC’s vision for child safety, current policies, and what parents need to know moving forward. Dinner and childcare are provided. Questions? Email nicole.broushet@collegeviewchurch.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eldon Devnich passed away on Thursday morning. Plans for a memorial service will be provided when available. Please remember Linda and the rest of the family in your prayers.

Prayer Focus: "We must gather about the cross. Christ and Him crucified should be the theme of contemplation, of conversation, and of our most joyful emotion. We should keep in our thoughts every blessing we receive from God, and when we realize His great love we should be willing to trust everything to the hand that was nailed to the cross for us." (Prayer, p. 288 E.G. White) Send your prayer requests and praises to Dina Horst at 402.420.5970. Thank you! 
  • Jessie Dorval
  • Peters family
  • Devnich family
  • Jeanne Nazario
  • George Bogue
  • Norm & Teresa Peterson
Pastor on Call: Cecilia Liversidge. 310.699.3521, cecilia.liversidge@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

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! 
🕊️Dominus vobiscum.

Worshipping God,
Growing Together,
Living out God's Love