I woke up bright and early Monday morning (my day off) with plans to walk my dog Xena before the temperatures climbed, to reduce my ever-growing to-do list by five items, and then tackle a craft project. Xena and I had a nice long exercise walk, but somehow my motivation to do anything else started slipping away.

As the day wore on, I could not shake this "blue" mood – perhaps it was the weather or maybe not being able to decide which item on my to-do list to tackle first. Whatever the reason, the fact that I was not accomplishing anything was not sitting well with me and I didn’t know what to do about it – I didn’t like wasting a day doing absolutely nothing -- not when I had so many things that I could be doing!

God knows my heart and He knew that this was really bothering me. Around 2:00 I received a phone call from a dear friend and Sister-in-Christ. She needed help with a family matter, and I was able to provide that help. My mood immediately changed! I remembered reading somewhere how helping others helps us by improving our mental health and wellbeing. How awesome is that!! I am so very happy to have been able to help my friend and I thank God for the blessing! 

“Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices.” – Hebrews 13:16.

At CtC, we seek to help all people experience the life-changing love of Jesus, by deliberately loving, serving, and engaging all people with God's good work and message. Come join us...

Yep! It's all free.
8:00AM-2:00PM
at the Bear Campus

Donations will be received on Aug. 13 from 6-8PM
Items left over will be donated to benefit the American Red Cross

For more information contact ccarroll@ctcde.church

Student Mission Trip

Pray for our students and adults traveling to repair homes in West Virginia.

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9 and 11AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9AM at ctcde.online.church



SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at 
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Crissy Carroll 
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

Heavenly Father, thank you for always being by our side. Thank you for reminding us that we all need help, and that we need to help one another. Bless us with gifts that we can share with others to uplift them, to support them, to encourage them. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

- Lynne Poindexter, Director of Serving Ministries