The Community Church was honored to play host on April 28th for the 2012 Spring Meeting of the Region C churches of the International Council of Community Churches. About 50 persons from as far away as Birmingham, Alabama attended.

Following a time of Welcome and Hospitality, an inspiring service of worship was held in the main Sanctuary. With special music provided by members of CCTV's Chancel Choir and Handbell Choirs, the service was a very deep experience in the love of God through Christ.

Dr. Larry Dipboye, co-pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee brought a powerful message entitled, "L'Chaim - To Life!"

Following the service, a wonderful luncheon was served by Judy Stiles and the Kitchen Angels. Dessert came in the form of two beautiful cakes made especially for the occasion by Cheri Popavich.

The afternoon session consisted of a panel discussion led by Regional Trustee Glenn Clay of the historic Firsat Community Church in Nashville. The panel was comprised of CCTV members Tim Meadows, Deanna Ferry and Bob Puckett, along with Dr. Dipboye. The topic was "How the Church Speaks to Government."

The whole day was a marvelous expression of Christian unity.

L'Chaim!

To life!

Behind Locked Doors

John 20:19-31

They were hiding behind locked doors.

That’s what John tells us the followers of Jesus did in the wake of his resurrection. They hid – behind locked doors.

This may surprise some of us because you’d think these folks would all be happy, knowing that their friend Jesus who had been killed on Friday was alive come Sunday! You’d think they’d be having an open house – a huge party - with Tony Orlando and Dawn singing “Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree”, with a “Welcome Home!” banner stretched out across the porch, and confetti in every hand to celebrate the good news!

But no, there they are – hiding – hiding behind locked doors...

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