Frozen Fruit, Water Balloons, and Friendship
Kids Splash Night Splash Night is what I like to call a “top of the funnel” event because it’s a fun, low-pressure way for people to encounter our church. Splash Night is a time for families to come, stick around, talk to staff like me, meet others, and get a feel for who we are. […]
Contribution Statements
We will be distributing Contribution Statements the week of January 25, 2026. We had many left over last year. If you would like a contribution statement, please make a note on your offering envelope between now and January 18th, send us an email at info@ccpl.life or call the church office and let us know at […]
Prayer Chain
Our prayer chain is a place where we can send prayer requests and ask people in our church for prayers. This is also a place where we share praise of good news, congratulations and sympathy. If you are not a part of the prayer chain and would like to be, please email us at info@ccpl.life […]
Pastor Joseph’s Sabbatical
A pastoral sabbatical is an appointed time during which a pastor is relieved from regular ministerial duties to pursue rest and renewal of their soul, mind, and body. According to God’s design and Jesus’ example, we attain a deeper relationship with Him and experience greater peace and productivity as we rely on the provider of all things. […]
Annual Vote
Annual Election: We are asking our members to please stay after service on Sunday, February 22nd to conduct our annual vote. This will be happening directly after both services. Thank you for your participation.
Family Skate Night
A Simple Tradition That Opens DoorsFamily Skate Night I have always loved our Family Skate Night at the Springfield Roller Rink. Our church has been gathering there for fifty years, and this February’s event carried that same mix of laughter and quiet ministry that has made it a favorite tradition. Twice a year, we reserve […]
No School Play Day
A Simple Space to Play and ConnectNo School Play Day Ever since I stepped into ministry with families, I had been hearing the same request: we just needed a simple, safe place for kids to run and play. President’s Day, with no school and plenty of restless energy at home, felt like the perfect time […]
The Dad Collective
Dads Don’t Have to Do It AloneThe Dad Collective When I first started dreaming about The Dad Collective, it came from a heavy realization: many of us dads were trying to navigate the same challenges on our own. We were all asking how to raise our kids well and follow Jesus in the middle of […]
Prayer Service
Let His House Be A House of PrayerEvening Prayer Service On February 4, I sat in the sanctuary for our third annual Night of Prayer, feeling a mix of gratitude and nerves. As the person responsible for planning our services and events, I usually arrive with a detailed itinerary. This time, I felt challenged to […]
Veterans Group at Haven of Rest
Continuing to Serve Beyond the UniformVeterans Group at Haven of Rest I was incredibly grateful to be part of our Community Church Veterans in Christ group, a small band of brothers united by military service and a shared calling to follow Jesus. Our friend Harry Warner helped launch the group and provided our initial direction. […]