Strategic & Compassionate Response
to COVID-19 Pandemic
A note from our lead pastor:
“Grace and Peace to you in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I know this time in our country seems crazy and very out of control. But I assure you that God is indeed still and always in control. Psalm 27:1 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Nothing is out of his grasp or His timeline. Revelation 1:17 says “Then He placed His right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.” Check out my message [on March 15] if you missed it. It will encourage you and strengthen your faith. Get the video via Facebook or Podcast from c2church.com.”
– Jeremy Risner
Give Hope, Get Hope
With the global pandemic, life has been changing at a rapid-pace for all of us. Yet, while coronavirus has affected life for everyone, Jesus changed everything for us. He continues to transform our dead-end lives into the very hope of humanity–His image. As his image-bearers in the world, we are compelled by His love to serve our local community in any way we can. Whether you find yourself in need of help or with the ability to help others, start the questionnaire to the right to get more info about opportunities for you.
May ’23 C2 Kids Update
Hello C2 Kids’ Families,
Yay! It is May! Let the celebration of mothers begin. Paint tiny handprints on everything and anoint every mom with slobbery toddler kisses. It really is a special day to acknowledge the woman in our life who gives and gives and really only wants to see us happy. Thank you C2 Kids’ moms for raising your little ones in church and teaching them about Jesus. Proverbs 31:25 says, “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” I know you don’t always feel like you are the picture of strength and dignity, and many days feel like they are more of a struggle than a victory lap. But to your little ones, you are beauty and strength, and they think there is nothing you can’t do…and we know, “with God, all things are possible.”
May 1st is the last day for KIDS CAMP Registration!!! Please fill out the online form today! Turn your paper form in this Sunday. We have two more fundraisers coming up to help send more kids to camp.
Maggie is our spotlight volunteer. She has served faithfully for the past 5 years at C2, and she has been volunteering for nursery duty for the last 20 years! WOW! While serving in our nursery, she is constantly reminded of the value of teamwork and loves the relationships she has made with the babies, parents and other volunteers. Her favorite Bible Verse is, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34. I bet you didn’t know that Maggie has a dog named Ginger that she sometimes creates coordinating outfits for. She is also the most talented sugar cookie designer around! Three cheers for Maggie for being our superstar back in nursery!
C2 Kids Elementary Parents,
We ended last month with the Chi Alpha Worship Experience. So how cool is it that this month we are going to deep dive the topic of worship for our lessons. Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week. You can also find them on our C2 Kids Facebook page.
April 30, 2023 – Chi Alpha Worship Experience.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalm 103:1
May 7, 2023 — I’ll worship God with all my heart.
“True worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth…” John 4:23
Parent Conversation: What do you think Kids need to know about Worshipping God?
May 14, 2023 — I can worship God all the time.
“I will praise you everyday; yes, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 145:2
Parent Conversation: What is so great about choosing to worship God when you are sad or mad?
May 21, 2023 — God deserves my worship
“You are worthy our Lord and God to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things…” Revelations 4:11
Parent Conversation: If someone asked you what God did to deserve your worship, what would you say?
May 28, 2023 — Lots of things are fun but God is Number one.
“Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.” Luke 4:8
Parent Conversation: How do you think a kid can do things they love and worship God at the same time?
If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the a “Week of Worship” (click here) devotion. It is a 7 day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. I really encourage parents to walk through this one with your kids.
C2 Kids Preschool Parents,
If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join the “Stones, slings and Giant Things” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning my heart can match God’s heart when I get to know Him.. This 6 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.
Our C2 Preschool memory verse for this month is, “…be ready to do what is good.” Titus 3:1
C2 Kids Nursery Parents,
If you would like to join our Nursery ministry team and help hold babies once a month, please talk to Michelle Crutcher, our Nursery Coordinator. There is no greater gift to parents of little ones than to be able to worship knowing their baby is safe and loved.
Our Rec Crew is our new middle school ministry. Our Rec Crew Bible study starts each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Then, these 5th – 8th grade students, along with their student leaders, dive into God’s Word before service and prepare to serve all over our C2 Kids ministries. Make plans now to have them here by 9:15 a.m. every Sunday.
If you are looking for a fun way to teach your kids Bible verses, Kyle Jorris has a new album out called “Godspeed.” You can listen on any platform you stream music.
Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor
April ’23 C2 Kids Update
Hello C2 Kids’ Families,
April is here! The flowers are blooming, and the grass is growing again! It really is a wonderful month for families to make special memories. When my boys were little, we made Empty Tomb Rolls. They are so easy and delicious AND a great opener for a conversation that has eternal rewards. You could also share some with your neighbors to start a Jesus conversation with them too. It could lead to an invitation to join us at C2!
Check-In Hours Changing!
As of April 2, 2023, C2 Kids Check-in will close at 10:15 each Sunday. This is a safety procedure that gives us an accurate count of children in all our areas in case of an emergency. If you arrive after 10:15, your child can sit through service with you in the main auditorium, or you can watch from the Venue. Also, please make sure that your child is checked in each Sunday through our system and is given a printed name tag to ensure a more secure dismissal. Children need to be taken to their assigned room and are not allowed to leave that room without prior approval. If changes need to be made to your child’s information, please see the C2 Kids Check-In Volunteer or contact Pastor Jennifer at jenniferd@c2church.com. Thank you for your help!
Speaking of joining us at church, have you signed up to host a trunk for our Easter Trunk Hop Along? April 2nd is the last day to do sign up . Then after Easter service, all the kids can bring their baskets and enjoy the Hop-along to all the trunks for Easter treats!
KIDS CAMP Registration is open until May 1st!!! Please fill out the online form and turn in your paper form before the May 1st deadline. There is also a place online to donate if you would like to help with scholarships, so more of our C2 Kids and Youth can attend camp. It is a powerful week for the campers! There will be a short Parent information meeting on April 16th following service in Surge for anyone interested in going to camp.
Brynn serves as one of our head teachers in Zoom! She is amazing with the preschoolers. Brynn loves Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your path straight.” The preschoolers have taught her to “Lead with flexibility!”She says that if you and the kids are going to have fun, you just can’t control everything! Brynn loves Starbucks coffee and snacks of all kinds!! If you spot her around C2 Kids, let her know how much you appreciate her faithfulness and love for our C2 Kids.
Our Rec Crew is our new middle school ministry. Our Rec Crew Bible study begins April 16th at 9:15 a.m. These 5th and 6th grade students along with their student leaders will be diving into God’s word before church starts every Sunday. Then, they will be serving all over our C2 Kids ministry; in our nursery, preschool, check-in, elementary school worship, and leading our groups! Many times, these transitional years are really hard, but we are locking arms with our middle schoolers and helping them find a place to grow, serve and connect with C2 Students as they transition into youth
group.
Surge Parents,
In March, our lessons were about the Inner You, learning about feelings and how sometimes our feelings lead us off course, but God can correct our steps. This month, we are tackling God’s grace. I heard someone describe His love and grace as scandalous! His love was so lavish that the religious people in his day thought his expression of kindness and grace toward sinners was outrageous and in opposition to the law. Oh that we could learn to love and show grace like He has shown us! He died for us when we were still his enemies. Let’s be people known for His scandalous love. Each week we have a Bible verse to learn and a parent conversation starter for you to engage your child in a God-centered conversation at home. Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week. You can also find them on our C2 Kids Facebook page.
April 2, 2023 – My heart doesn’t measure up, but God’s grace can clean it up
“Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory. Romans 3:23
Parent Conversation: Some people say, “Follow your heart.” When do you think that’s good advice and when do you think it’s bad advice?
April 9, 2023 – Jesus makes me God’s friend when I choose to follow Him.
“Say with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord.’ Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Then you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
Parent Conversation: God shows grace to you. How do you think you can show grace to others?
April 16, 2023 – Everyone Sins, but God’s grace wins.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Parent Conversation: What do you think God’s grace does for us when we choose to follow Jesus?
April 23, 2023 – God’s grace sets me free, and His Holy Spirit Changes me
“…live by the Holy Spirit’s power. Then you will not do what your sinful nature wants you to do.” Galatians 5:16
Parent Conversation: What do you want God’s Holy Spirit to help you change in your heart? Pray about it together.
April 30, 2023 – 5th Sunday Chi Alpha Interactive Worship Experience
It is designed to bridge the gap between knowing and doing to bring true worship to life. We will go deeper into seven of the most common Hebrew words for praise and apply them in the moment. Get ready to experience worshipping God in some new ways!
If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the God’s Grace (click here) devotion. It is an 11-day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. Walking through them with your child can be the starter for awesome faith talks at home!
Zoom Parents,
If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join the “It is Finished” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning to love like Jesus. This 6 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.
Our Zoom memory verse for this month is, “…Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34
Sprout Parents,
It has been awesome having Michelle Crutcher, our new nursery coordinator, welcoming our volunteers and families in nursery. I know that some of you have mentioned that it is refreshing having a familiar face to greet you at drop off. I am super thankful that she has stepped up to help us make our nursery better. If you would like to join our ministry team and help hold babies once a month, please talk to Michelle. There is no greater gift to parents of little ones than to be able to worship knowing their baby is safe and loved.
Liz Curtis Higgs has written a great book on forgiveness called “The Parable fo the Lily.” I have enjoyed her books for years and was very excited to read her children’s books to my kids. She won me over with “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Finally, someone I could identify with! She has quite a few seasonal children’s books, and they are great for starting faith conversations in your home.
I shared Candace Cameron Bure’s Podcast on the C2 Kids Facebook page, and I wanted to add it here too. This season, her co-host is Heather MacFadyen from the “Don’t Mom Alone” podcast. I am confident the conversations these two moms share will be a great encouragement to the rest of us. I will continue to share event reminders and parenting resources on our Facebook page, so I encourage everyone to follow it!
We have a few Fundraising opportunities coming up this month to help send C2 Kids and Youth to Camp this Summer. Panera will donate 20% of our purchases on Wednesday, April 12th from 4-8 pm. Noodles and Company will donate 30% of our purchases all day on Saturday, April 22nd. Finally, Wendy’s will donate 15% of our purchases all day on May 3rd. All you have to do is show the fundraising flyer below at each location before placing your order. Please feel free to distribute the flyers, and make plans to invite some friends to join you!
Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor
March C2 Kids Update
Hello C2 Kids’ Families,
I can’t believe it is March and that Spring is finally here! March is filled with so much fun…Our first ever C2 Belong Party and the Rec Crew Kick-off on March 5th after Sunday morning service, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, the all-church work day and KIDS CAMP Registration opens!!! It is going to be a great month!
Have you ever read the real story about St. Patrick (click here) to your kids? It has pirates, snakes, repentance, tons of prayer, missions and a really cool story about the trinity and a clover. Your kids will love it! Maybe you could make a bowl of potato soup or try some corned beef and read about him. We would love to have you and your kids join us on March 25th for the All-Church Brunch followed by a work day to get our building ready for our Easter guests. (Register Here)
Rec Crew is our new middle school ministry. All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us on March 5th. We will attend the C2 Belong Party for lunch and then head back to Surge for a fun middle school gathering. We will wrap up around the same time.
Mya Hudson is our Spotlight Volunteer. Mya began serving in C2 kids as a 6th grader after she graduated from Surge. She faithfully serves our preschoolers with her bestie, Brynn. Mya loves Hebrews 13:6 “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Mya is thankful that serving in Zoom helped her connect to families and develop trustworthy relationships. A fun fact about Mya is that she interns for Pastor Ryan and can often be spotted in NexGen office making things beautiful. She is artistic, and she makes amazing desserts! She likes Mr. Pibb and Peach Red Bull! If you spot her around C2 Kids, let her know how much you appreciate her energy and love for our C2 Kids.
Surge Parents,
Our last unit was Peer Relationships and learning to be a good friend. This month, we are dealing with our feelings. It is such an important lesson to teach your kids that truth and feelings can be very different. Each week we have a Bible verse to learn and a parent conversation starter for you to engage your kids in a God-centered conversation at home. Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week. You can also find them on our C2 Kids Facebook page.
March 5, 2023 – When I feel sad, God comforts me.
- “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. … “ 2 Corinthians 1:4
- Parent Conversation: What do you think God does to comfort someone when they’re sad?
March 12, 2023 – I can ask God to give me grace when I feel guilty.
- “… if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us …” 1 John 1:9
- Parent Conversation: How do you think Jesus helps a kid who feels guilty?
March 19, 2023 – If I’m angry and I want to fight, God can help me do what’s right.
- “When you are angry, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” Ephesians 4:26
- Parent Conversation: When you feel angry, how can God help?
March 26, 2023 – Lots of things might make me happy, but only God can give me joy.
- “Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.” James 5:13
- Parent Conversation: What good things about God can give you joy when you aren’t happy?
If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the Dealing with Feelings (click here) devotion. It is an 16-day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. Help them set a goals to complete this one.
Zoom Parents,
If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join “The Brave and Beautiful Queen” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning that we can do really brave things with Jesus. This 6 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.
Our Zoom memory verse for this month is, “…Be strong and brave…I will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9
Sprout Parents,
I am excited to introduce you to Michelle Crutcher, our new nursery coordinator. She will be the friendly face you see around the nursery. Her role will be to care for our wonderful volunteers and to make sure that we have enough helpers each Sunday so that all of our Babies are being cared for. If you would like to join us and serve one Sunday a month, we would love to have you. Michelle will be around before service and after, so introduce yourself and your little one to her.
Max Lucado is one of my favorite authors. I was gifted “No Wonder They Call Him Savior” for graduation and loved how Max explained concepts so practically. His book “3:16” is one I am reading this month in preparation for Easter.
Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor
February C2 Kids Update
Warm Winter Greetings,
February is a month I enjoy telling my family that I love them in a fun way. One year, I cut out hearts and wrote them silly notes and taped them to their door each night before I went to bed. They weren’t long thoughtful notes just funny things that I loved about each of them. Valentine’s Day came and went, but those silly notes stayed taped to their doors for a long time. We often try really hard to be creative or we think we have to spend lots of money to make a moment special, but sometimes its just a silly note that reminds someone you think their laugh is the greatest sound, or you love they way they stick their tongue out when they are doing their homework that makes them feel loved. I challenge you to take time to make your family feel special this month. It is ok to light candles, eat on the good plates, and speak words of love over your kids when you are having chicken nuggets. We eat chocolate fondue together every valentines, and we each say one thing we love about everyone. Lindsey and I normally cry. The boys usually laugh, but they have occasionally been choked up to by the love fest too. It’s a Team Daack tradition, and we hope you have one too!
Mr. Bill Logan is our Volunteer Spotlight. Mr. Bill has been serving in C2 Kids since 1992. He is great grandfather to Aiden and Asher Peck, two of our Surge Students. He even got to baptize his great grandson, Aiden last year. We all teared up as we watched. Bill’s favorite memory from C2 Kids is being in the gym full of kids and just enjoying all the activity. His favorite Bible Verse is, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 Mr. Bill told me that he has learned more about the Bible trying to teach it to kids, and Matt and I agree with him on this. A fun fact about Mr. Bill is that he likes cold Pizza! We are all so thankful to have him lead small group time in Surge!!! If you see him around this month, let him know how much you appreciate the way he is blessing our next generation.
Surge Parents,
We just wrapped up our unit about Wise Choices. It was really good! Our new unit is about Peer Relationships. Each week we have a Bible verse to learn and a parent conversation starter for you to engage your kids in a God-centered conversation at home. We are also in the middle of our Super Bowl…“The Cereal Bowl!” So be prepared for a dress up day! Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week.
February 5, 2023 – Love Everyone because God loves you.
The Final Four of our Cereal Bowl!
“…Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” Matthew 5:44
Parent Conversation: Share some safe ways to be kind to someone who has treated you badly
February 12, 2023 – Good friends are loyal
The Cereal Bowl — Wear your favorite team attire (Any Sport!!!)
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” Proverbs 17:17
Parent Conversation: What do you think it means to be a loyal friend?
February 19, 2023 – Alive Sunday Surge in service for our youth service
“So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11
February 26, 2023 – I can have peace even if my family fights.
“So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.” Romans 14:19
Parent Conversation: What advice would you give to someone whose family is fighting?
If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the I can be a friend (click here) devotion. It is an 16-day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. Help them set a goals to complete this one.
Zoom Parents,
If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join “A test in the desert” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning that we can say no to sin, just like Jesus.This 8 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.
Our Zoom memory verse for this month is,
“God, create a pure heart in me. …” Psalms 51:10
We have partnered with axis.org (click here) to give parents an extra resource for those challenging questions that arise on our journey of training up our kids in the way they should go. An Axis Membership delivers trustworthy, gospel-centered resources on the topics that make parenting such a challenge in this smartphone, social media world. This site addresses culture, technology, faith, identity, and hundreds of other challenging topics through a Gospel-centered lens, making life’s tough conversations just a bit easer. The church has already paid for the membership. You just need to log in and sign up to start taking advantage of all this helpful information
Some of you have heard me mention that Matt and I are participating in the Bible Recap (click here). It’s a reading plan and accompanying podcast that walks you chronologically through the Bible in a year. There are short videos from the Bible Project that introduce each Book of the Bible, followed by the Bible reading, and then wrapped up with the podcast that adds historical details to the reading. The host, Tara-Leigh Cobble is guest hosting with Candace Cameron Bure on her podcast (click here) this year. I am loving it and learning so much. If you aren’t ready to take on the Bible Recap yet, start with Candace’s Podcast. It might even make you ready to join the Bible Recap!!!
Have a great February! Love your families well!!!
Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor
“Direct your children onto the right path. and when they are older.they will not leave it.” Proverbs 22:6
How I fell in love with reading.
Do you remember the Reading Rainbow? If you’re old enough, you will remember LeVar Burton in the Reading Rainbow public service announcements during your morning cartoons. I don’t know about you, but I fell in love with reading in the fourth grade when my teacher read The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He then read Where the Red Fern Grows to us and let me tell you – I was hooked!
My love of reading began at an early age and I developed a taste for fiction. In my later years I gained an appreciation for nonfiction books on topics like leadership. Now my bookshelves are filled with books on World War II, Ted Dekker’s thrillers, and various other books relating to all sorts of interests and hobbies. There are just some things that I understand more when I read them. I know some people say they’re not good readers or they’re slow readers – and that’s OK. I don’t think the speed or your thoughts on how good you read should discourage you from picking up a book and diving in. I think the more you read, the better you get at it just like with anything!
I’d encourage you to start reading more. Find something you are interested in, something you’ve always wanted to learn or know about, get recommendations from friends for good books, perhaps a mystery, history, or a sci-fi book. I like to read books that are in a series, that way I know that there is almost always a “next” book. Our book groups this summer here at C2 are designed for you – not only to read something, but to do it within the context of community. We want to have discussions, debates, and fellowship, which are crucial to the spiritual growth of any believer. Spiritual maturity comes best within the context of biblical community. It is in relationships that you develop and use both the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. Biblical community also gives accountability which are all crucial to being the growth of any Christian. Without other people, none of these things are necessary or even possible. I hope you’ll dive into a book group this summer, build new friendships, and find greater community within the larger body of Christ here at C2.
I can’t wait to dive into a book together,
Pastor Jeremy Risner
Are you interested in joining a book group? Click here for more info!
Sabbatical FAQs
The word sabbatical has its roots in the Biblical concept of Sabbath (“to rest” or “to cease”). Sabbath
keeping is setting aside time that God consecrates and makes holy. Sabbath includes elements of rest,
disengagement, study, exploration, reflection and prayer. A pastor’s sabbatical is a time designated for the pastor to remove himself or herself from the routines of regular ministry and to experience a change in perspective, to receive spiritual nourishment, and to deepen one’s relationship with God.
Although some components of a sabbatical may sound a bit like vacation, a sabbatical is not a vacation
from the church. This is an opportunity for the pastor to reconnect with parts of his life that are important: God and family. Further it is a time to rest and reflect; to be renewed and refilled.
Times of sabbatical give pastors the opportunity to shape themselves as better shepherds and leaders for the church and give rise to a deeper reliance on the Holy Spirit in their life. The intent of the sabbatical is for the pastor to return to the congregation refreshed and renewed, ready to move forward into the next phase of our life together.
Taking times of sabbatical are normal occurrences in pastoral ministry. Many churches have established policies of sabbatical leave, most often granted after every 7 years of ministry.
And yes, Sabbatical leaves are not common outside of ministry or academic institutions. To many people in the business community, this can seem like a strange idea. However, pastors are not CEO’s. Their role is to shepherd and lead God’s people and to do so requires them to seek God’s voice and spend time engaging God in different rhythms.
Though you may be just hearing of this now, Pastor Jeremy and the Board have been planning this for more than a year and a half years. There are no negative reasons attached to this sabbatical and Pastor Jeremy and Darci are expected to resume regular ministry and continue to lead C2 for years to come.
Absolutely. Pastor Jeremy and Darci will not be seeking any other position or speaking at any other ministries throughout this sabbatical.
Pastor Jeremy and Darci will be doing a number of things related to developing a deeper understanding of God’s voice in their lives including reading, counseling, and extended times of silence, meditation and reflection. A sabbatical is designed so ministers can receive, rather than give, by providing the time and space necessary for spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational renewal. It provides an intermission within the unending demands of daily ministry life. It is not additional vacation, an academic leave, nor an escape. They will spend their time resting, recharging, and being with their family.
Pastor LT Bowens will take on the responsibility of leading the ministry at C2. Additionally, our Board of Directors will provide oversight and support where needed. We have a great team of staff and volunteers that are fully capable of leading during this time.
Pastor Jeremy and Darci will be unavailable throughout the period of sabbatical and it’s requested that you don’t try to contact them through email, Facebook, or by phone. If there is a care need, or you need pastoral guidance, you can contact the church office or email pastors@c2church.com
- First, recognize that the church is not the pastor. This church does not belong to Pastor Jeremy and Darci. It belongs to Jesus. In fact, the Bible calls the church His “bride,” which means He loves it more
than any pastor ever could. So recognize that what you are a part of in this church goes far deeper
than the leadership of a single pastor.
- Second, lean in, not out. It’s very normal for some of you to think this would be a great time for
you to take a break from ministry in either attendance, giving, or volunteering. Our hope is that this
won’t be the case for you. The church is a body that needs all of its parts doing what they do best.
Our church needs you and we hope that you take this opportunity to engage even deeper in our
church and find new ways to call this place your home.
- Finally, pray for your pastor. Though there are many great things about spending an extended
period in this way, it can also be a struggle. Disconnecting from relationships for a period can be
painful and changing the day-to-day rhythms can leave one wondering about their purpose. Pray
for Pastor Jeremy and Darci’s journey through sabbatical and for their leadership to be renewed so that the church may benefit from what God is doing in them upon their return.