We are having water baptisms Sunday March 5, 2017! Water baptism is an outward, public representation of the internal transformation that occurs when one believes the gospel. It's symbolic of the believer's faith in Jesus. If you are interested in being baptized in the 9:00am or 10:45am services please Sign Up Here!...
So, what has happened so far in 2017 at CIL? Lots of exciting things! 1. Our Sunday morning services are growing in participation, passion and joy. There is a great awareness of God’s presence in our services. 2. We have had record attendance and enthusiasm in our student ministry. 3. The new 6-7 grade small group during the Sunday sermon has been well received by students and parents. 4. We continue to reach more kids through specializing in age categories. Our early childhood, K-3rd grade, and 4th-5th grade, are all fully staffed with effective ministers, and developing well. 5. Take 2 for age 55+ is the most fun group in the church! 6. The new college age 242 Group is ministering to a crucial age category. Christ and Kelly Multi are bringing great leadership and love to those young adults. 7. Upgrades to our sound and lighting in the sanctuary have been made for a more pleasant...
“Souper” Bowl of Caring Each year CIL participates in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” on the day of the big game. We’ll join a nation-wide effort to remember those in need in our community by making donations to a local food pantry. An offering on Sunday, February 5, will go to the Hendersonville Samaritan Association (HSA). The HSA uses this offering to help fund food bank needs—specifically, the Care Packs for Kids in our local elementary schools. This year HSA is providing 174 packs every Friday. This is a cost of over $16,000 annually. The Souper Bowl offering helps meet this critical need. Special Needs Ministry Interested in discovering how you could serve in special needs ministry at CIL? We’d love to talk to you about the possibilities. Contact Helena Upchurch at 615.428-3529. ...