Cozad Christian Church

Welcome to Cozad Christian Church

821 F Street

Cozad, NE

Adult Sunday School, Sunday 9:00 am

 Sunday Worship Service; Fellowship, 10 am

Kids Church, 10:30 am

Youth – Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00

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I dislike winter. And the older I get the less it likes me. Toes and fingers get cold way too soon. The swings in temperature are rough on my sinuses. But there are benefits. Bugs tend to die off during periods of cold, the ground and trees go dormant and rest, the weak and brittle bits break off and are gathered up and burned. Certain species of animals migrate and others reproduce. So it’s immaterial whether I like winter or not, winter (the turning of the seasons) is part of GOD’S Perfect Plan. Consider tonight’s offering…

Psalm 74:17 “You have set all the borders of the earth: you have made summer and winter.”

We all go through “spiritual winters”. We experience the cold and sometimes brutal nature of people. We withdraw inside of ourselves to heal and rest. We curl up with GOD in the midst of our loneliness and feel His warmth. The weakest parts of ourselves are purged. And when the spring comes, we burst forth renewed and refreshed. So as much as I dislike winter, (spiritual and otherwise) GOD has a plan for the natural world and for our lives. And winters are part of the plan. Praying we rejoice and accept what GOD is doing in us during these cold seasons. Grace and Peace, Mike

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December Birthdays

• 4th – Mattie Ryker
• 4th – Yvonne Wolf
• 18th – Eunice Spradlin
• 18th – Betty Collicott
• 24th – Toby Arnold
• 25th – JESUS
• 28th – Marc Arnold
• 31st – Luke Breon

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

• 20th – Kris and Julie Fingerhut
• 28th – Larry and Sharon Wright

DECEMBER EVENTS

Wednesday – December 7 ^th 6:00 – 7:00

Youth…Program Practice

Sunday – December 11^th 10:00

Christmas Program, Fellowship to follow

Wednesday – December 14^th 6:00 – 7:00

Youth Christmas Party…Last Youth this year

Next Youth – January 11th,2023

Sunday – December 18^th

Guest Minister Lyle Burwell

Saturday – 24^th

Christmas Eve Service…5:30

Prayer Requests

• Frank and Eileen Zlakovsky – Health issues
• Junior – Health
• Bobbi – Back Issues
• Sandy Bice – Heart Issues
• Bonnie Powell – Fell and broke her shoulder
• The family of John Laird
• The Family of Karrie Bischoff
• The family of Travis Carr
• Rollie and Linda Williams family
• Our Youth Program and Leaders
• Families that have lost loved ones
• Families that are battling illinesses
• Our Church Family and Leaders
• Our Country and Leaders
• Our World

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A Non-Denominational Church

Cozad Christian Church is an independent, completely self-governing church with no denominational affiliation. What does that mean? That means there is no denominational hierarchy controlling the affairs of the church. For example: at CCC…

•  We choose our own staff
•  We own our own buildings and assets
•  We determine our own programs
•  We select our own missionaries and agencies to support
• We determine the use of all tithes and offerings

The Organization of Our Church

The New Testament Church is described as a BODY, and the BODY is under the HEAD of Christ. (Ephesians 4:15-16)

Leadership in the New Testament Church

 Elders (Pastors, Overseers): Men who oversee the spiritual health of the local church. (Acts 11:27-30, 14:23; 15:1-2; 20:28; 1Timothy 3:1-7; 1Peter 5:1-4)

 a). Elders at Cozad Christian Church are…

•  Men who strive for spiritual maturity
• Appointed for 3 year terms and can be re-appointed

 Ministers: Those set apart by the church to serve in the name of Christ . (2Timothy 4:1-5; 1Timothy 5:17)

a). The primary task of the paid minister is to teach the Word of God and equip the members for service. (Ephesians 4:11).

Ministry Team Leaders: Those who serve the church by assisting the leaders and helping those in need.  (Acts 6:1-7; 1Timothy 3:8-13; Romans 16:1)

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