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Get Involved
It is an easy imperative to give, but not always an easy one to apply. For some, the goal of Christ-likeness is so overwhelming that is paralyzes them. Others, however, realize the greater the task, the more urgent the time. We cannot afford to wait for a more convenient time to begin our journey. The process will take a lifetime and we have no time to waste. Opportunities at Community include the following:
- Community Groups — Brings small groups together to foster spiritual growth.
- Men's Ministries — Strengthens men to lead lives in the pursuit of Christ.
- Women's Ministries — Pursues the likeness of Christ by bearing with one another in love.
- Children's Ministries — Reaches children for Christ through hands-on learning and loving relationships.
- Student Ministries — Integrates young people within the body of Christ by encouraging responsibility.
- Membership Class — Offers a unique opportunity to learn more about Community.
- L.O.V.E. Network — Reaches out to those in need.
- Recovery & Support Groups — Provides help to those that have been through a difficult life situation.
Current & Upcoming Events
Student Small Group Sign-ups — Registration is going on now for Student Ministry Small Groups. Information packets are available in the Student Venue—just pick one up and choose the group that you would like to join. Small groups start on Sunday, September 7.
New Fall Schedule — Beginning September 7, we will have an all new student ministry schedule that will allow for more time in worship and small groups. It is as follows:
- 5:30 p.m. - Gathering Time - check in, play some games, grab some food
- 6 p.m. - Opening Celebration - live music with our house band, group games, and announcements
- 6:30 p.m. - Senior High Large Group and Junior High Small Groups
- 7:20 p.m. - Junior High Large Group and Senior High Small Groups
- 8 p.m. - Head Home
Community Preschool Open House — If your child is enrolled in Community Preschool for the Fall 2008 semester, please join us at an Open House on Thursday, August 28 at 6 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to visit their classrooms and meet their new teachers and friends so be sure to bring your child.
Summer Discovering Membership Class — Want to find out more about who we are, what we believe, and why? Join our five-week Discovering Membership class starting Sunday, August 10. You don't have to become a member if you attend, but if you would like to join, we ask that you make this class a priority. To sign up, check MEMBERSHIP on the worship tab and include your name and contact information. E-mail mark@communitychurch.com for more information.
Toys For Soldiers — We are collecting toys and individually wrapped candy to send to soldiers in Iraq for them to give to the children there. If you have candy or small toys that you would like to donate, please drop them off in the box in the foyer. Toys that you get in Kid's Meals at fast food restaurants are a good idea.
Back-To-School Clothes Giveaway — This year's Giveaway will be on Sunday, August 17 on the Fort Smith campus. We are collecting clothing now for both children and adults so please drop donations by the Fort Smith campus office. We are only accepting clothing donations for the giveaway, please do not drop off other items. We are in need of volunteers to hand out flyers throughout the community and to help on the day of the Giveaway. We will also be providing free hair cuts to children during the Giveaway and are in need of barbers and hair stylists. If you would like to volunteer, please check HAIRCUTS or GIVEAWAY VOLUNTEER on the worship tab and include your name and contact information.
C-456 Mission Project — If you are going into the 4th through 6th grade, join us on August 15-17 for the C-456 Mission Project. This year, we'll be joining the L.O.V.E. Network to help with the Back-To-School Clothes Giveaway. This is a great way for you to be involved in the life of Community Bible and you'll have the opportunity to serve others. To sign up, check MISSION PROJECT on the worship tab and include your name and contact information. For more information, e-mail kacee@communitychurch.com or mike@communitychurch.com.
Kid's Place Grief Support Group — Community Bible is creating a grief support group for children and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Families attend age-appropriate groups to remember their loved ones and learn grief coping skills for themselves and their children. We are in need of volunteers to help get this mission started. If you would like more information or if you would like to attend volunteer training, please check KIDS PLACE on the worship tab and include your name and contact information. For more information, contact Ada Floyd at 420-0913 or adafloyd42@hotmail.com.
Meeting for Children's Ministry Leaders — If you are a Children's Ministry leader, please join us on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30pm on the Fort Smith campus for a meeting and dinner. Childcare will be provided. If you plan to attend, please check CHILDREN'S MINISTRY on the worship tab and include your name and contact information. If you need childcare, please also include the number of children and their ages. For more information or to find out how to become a Children's Ministry volunteer, e-mail matt@communitychurch.com.
Promotion Sunday — Get ready for Promotion Sunday on August 24. Volunteers will be in place on that day to make sure you get your child to the correct classroom. If you have any questions, e-mail matt@communitychurch.com.
Red Eye 2008 — This year's Red Eye will be August 8-9 and it's so big that it'll take up two days. Our destination and location are top secret... signing up for this event is a true leap of faith. To register, check RED EYE on the worship tab and include your name and contact information or e-mail joel@communitychurch.com. Cost is $90 (includes Red Eye activity, transportation, one meal, and hotel).
Crawford County Home Group Hosts/Leaders Needed — If you live in Crawford County and you are interested in leading or hosting a home group this fall, please e-mail mike@communitychurch.com or mark@communitychurch.com or call the church office.
Women’s Strength, Toning & Streching Class — For women of all ages on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center on the Fort Smith campus. Bring water, a mat, and a towel.
Growing Men Bible Study — Every father wants to succeed with his son and every son wants his dad to show the way... to life, to God, to authentic masculinity. Join us in a five-part Bible study that will help you develop a game plan to raise your son to become a Godly man—one who is highly competent, whose character is rock solid, and whose aspirations are noble. In this study, you’ll also be encouraged to establish your own set of guidelines by which to live. Growing Men will begin on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the Fort Smith campus. We will meet one Saturday each month through October (June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, and October 18). To sign up or for more information, e-mail mark@communitychurch.com.
Help Us Fill An Apartment — We are still in need of the following household items to help fill an apartment for one of our regular attendees: sheets, pillows, dishes, cookware, knives, and a cutting board. If you would like to donate any of these items, please call the church office at 452-9201 or e-mail mark@communitychurch.com.
J.A.M. Preschool Ministry — It’s a fun and exciting time for our J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Preschool Ministry. We are growing and in need of Sunday morning volunteers on the Fort Smith campus in the following areas: (1) 9:30am — Advanced Walkers, Kindergarten (every-other-week), and Bed Babies (every-other-week); and, (2) 10:45am Advanced Walkers.
We are also in need of volunteers during both services that are willing to substitute when the regular volunteers are out. If you would like to help in any of these areas, please e-mail stacey@communitychurch.com or check JAM VOLUNTEER on the worship tab and include your name and a contact number or e-mail address.
Community Bible Small Groups — If you've been involved in a Small Group at Community Bible, we want to hear your story. Some examples of Small Groups are: Bible studies, Home Groups, Men's Fraternity, and the Ladies Knitting Group, among others. Let us know how Small Groups have made a difference in your life. You can write it on the worship tab and drop it in the offering basket, mail it to 9201 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903, or e-mail it to mark@communitychurch. com.
Community Preschool Registration — There are still a limited number of spots available at Community Preschool for the Fall '08 semester. Community Preschool is a licensed preschool facility that partners with parents to provide two-, three-, and four-year-olds with a warm, loving, and caring learning environment. Registration packets are available from the desk in children’s hall on the Fort Smith campus or from the church office, also on the Fort Smith campus. For more information, e-mail seri@communitychurch.com.
2008 Home Groups — Home Groups are the heart of Community. A Home Group meets every other week, usually in a group member’s home, for Bible study and to enjoy each others’ company and each group usually takes on its own personality. Some are made up of people that are similar in age while others consist of people that live in the same area of our community. We believe that relationships are vital to personal spiritual growth so we strongly encourage everyone to get involved in a Home Group. For more information, contact our small groups pastor, Mark Kincannon by e-mailing mark@communitychurch.com or by calling the church office. He'll help you find the group that's the best fit for you.
Student Ministry — Student Ministry is in full swing on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. on the Fort Smith campus. This semester, Matt Whitson and Mike Crain are joining forces and that can only mean one thing... crazy Sunday nights that you won’t forget. They’re planning some exciting changes including splitting up the Junior and Senior High into different groups then coming together at the end (Blend) for a time of worship. It will be a great place to connect with other students your age. Don’t miss it! Community students will not meet on Father’s Day (June 15).
Soldier Care Package — We are gathering items for a care package for David Wray, who is currently in Afghanistan. David is the son of Cheryl Walters. Some ideas for the care package are: goodie bags, Razorback stuff, pens, tablets, “Fire” Jolly Ranchers, and books. If you would like to make a donation for the care package, please drop off items at the church office. If you would like to send David a note of encouragement, you may do so by writing to the following address:
Wray, David
ARSIC/S
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Special Fund for Mike Hahn — A special fund has been set up for Mike Hahn who was shot recently and is now paralyzed. If you would like to make a donation to the fund, you may either put it in the offering basket (write Hahn on the “notes” line) or drop it by any Bancorp South location. For more information, call Mark Kincannon or e-mail mark@communitychurch.com.
Meals for the Richardson Family — If you would like to sign-up to take meals to the Richardson family, write RICHARDSON on the worship tab or e-mail tlmcreynolds@yahoo.com.
Pray for Palmer — Visit prayforpalmer.com and pray for 14-year-old Palmer Richardson as she undergoes treatment for Leukemia.
Comfort Food — Community’s Comfort Food Ministry is in need of volunteers to take meals to new parents, people who are sick and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Volunteers will normally be called on once a month or once every-other-month and meals may either be homemade or picked up from a restaurant. If you would like to help, write COMFORT on the worship tab. Call Terry McReynolds at 420-9214 or e-mail tlmcreynolds@yahoo.com for more information.
Community Kids — Community Kids (Kindergarten-6th Grade) now meeting Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Fort Smith campus. For more information, email matt@communitychurch.com.
Cell Phones for Soldiers — If you'd like to help our troops call home, donate your old cell phones (in good working order) along with the attached battery, the charger, and other accessories. Drop them in the box in the main hall. For more information, check out the Web site at cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Women's Ministry Planning — If you would like to help with the next Women’s Ministry event, please call Terry McReynolds at 420-9214.
Children's Ministry Opportunities — Are you interested in finding a place to serve on Sunday mornings? Then please consider one hour a week with our Children's Ministry. We are in the process of filling spots vacated by volunteers who will be leaving to help with our Van Buren campus. We have positions available in birth - 6th grade classes. ContactMatt to see where you can make a difference.
Student Blend — Sunday nights from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (for students in 7th - 12th grade) Come early and hang out with your friends. Contact Donnie for more information at 452-9201.
Student Ministry Opportunities — We have opportunities available right now for anyone interested in contributing your time to Student Ministry. We have a thriving group of students in need of more adult leadership. Contact donnie@communitychurch.com or write STUDENTS on your worship tab.
Musicians Needed — We are looking for a few musicians interested in playing guitar for 15 - 20 minutes each Sunday morning in Kids Cabin for our K - 3rd grade worship time. Contact matt@communitychurch.com or call him at 452-9201.
Handy Around The House? The Love Network is in the process of organizing a list of names of handy men and women who would be willing to help elderly people, single moms, etc... with household repairs on a rotating basis. From leaky faucets to leaky roofs, all skill levels are needed. Write HANDY on the worship tab with your name and number.
Electronic Contributions — For your convenience, you now have the ability to give your tithe and/or building fund contribution electronically. You can choose to have withdrawals made weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly. The necessary form may be picked up in the main hall or downloaded from our website at www.communitychurch.com. If you have questions, contact Michelle or Susan in the church office at 452-9201.
Prayer Pagers — If you or someone you know is going through a particularly rough time and could use the blessing of knowing someone is praying for you, come by the church office and check out a prayer pager. We will post your pager number in the bulletin and on the website each week. Anyone who is praying for you should call the number so you will be "beeped" when you are lifted up in prayer.
Widow helping Widows Support Group — This is a Christian based support group for women and men of all ages who need encouragement and emotional support following the loss of their spouse. The purpose of this support group is to empower its members to “discover” and express their feelings and discuss how to cope with loneliness. Contact Linda Irvin at 918-647-1227 for more details.
Volunteer Opportunities — We are always in need of volunteers who are willing to donate an hour a week to help make the time the kids spend with us the best hour of their week. Write KIDS on the worship tab or contact Matt for more information.
Recovery & Support Groups are currently in progress. Go to the Recovery & Support Groups page for more details.
Need more information? — Call the church office at 452-9201. You can also check out Community's calendar of events and current volunteer opportunities online.