Dear C3,

We want to share some exciting news about the future of C3, City Church, and Kyle’s new calling in life. Through a series of God-directed events, it’s become very clear that Kyle is called by God to be a lead pastor and start City Church off-campus.

While there are many details to be hashed out, this is right in line with Sheila’s vision to sow seeds for the Kingdom of God. Together, all of us desire a healthy transition for each and every one of you to whom C3 has been a church home. With this transition, we will no longer be having “C3” services here on campus. So… THIS Sunday, August 23^rd, will be the last “C3” Service. We want EVERYONE who has been part of it to be there. JOIN US THIS Sunday August 23^rd @ 11AM as we celebrate our LAST C3 service together. Immediately following the service, we will have cake and refreshments.

Crystal Cathedral will allow the City Church team to meet at the Crystal Cathedral until they are ready to have preview services at Chain Reaction. The first preview service at CHAIN REACTION is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, September 13^th.

Miraculously, God has provided the City Church team with a venue FREE of charge! So, with the blessing of the Crystal Cathedral, the Schuller family, and the Reformed Church in America (our denomination), City Church will launch as an RCA sister church in Anaheim at a rock concert venue off-campus called “Chain Reaction.” The new service time will be 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings.

So… where does that leave you? Great question! For those that feel connected to the Crystal Cathedral Church and wish to stay here, we endorse that you make the switch now to attend either of the main Crystal Cathedral services at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM. There will be an abundance of resources and opportunities at this ministry for you to continue to grow in your relationship with God at the Crystal Cathedral.

For those who feel called, Kyle & his team are going to need every conceivable resource and person in order to accomplish this exciting new dream for Anaheim. This is a fabulous opportunity for each of you to step out in faith. Together, we endorse anyone that wants to follow Kyle & his team to start City Church together. The Crystal Cathedral “sends” you all with blessing behind Kyle. Kyle’s new email address is kyle@lovehopecity.com.

Thanks to all of you who have joined us along the way. We have seen great things in the Name of God.

In Christ,

Sheila Schuller Coleman, Gretchen Schuller Penner, Kyle Steven Bonenberger, and Rick Mysse

Mark Driscoll @ C3

C3,

This Sunday June 14th at 11AM, we have the honor of hosting one of my personal favorite speakers, Mark Driscoll speaking at C3. Mark is the pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle of over 6,000 members. It is currently one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the country. Mark posted a blog about his upcoming venture on his blog.

Share this information with someone... invite them to C3 on Sunday, this is going to be an unforgettable weekend. The message title is "Vintage Jesus."

In Christ,

Kyle

NASCAR C3 Memorial Day Celebration

C3,

We are throwing a HUGE party for Memorial Day weekend; and we want all of you to come join us for service Sunday morning at 11AM on Memorial Day, then we'll all eat In-N-Out burgers together at a family friendly NASCAR/Patriotic themed celebration! Make sure to pre-purchase your burgers at the box office to guarantee your burger.

Living in Light of Eternity

C3,

Today, I listened to a Podcast from Andy Stanley. If you don't know who he is, check out his twitter updates here. As Andy put it, we have "Defining Moments" in our lives when things begin to change, click, make sense, or perhaps even deteriorate. The first incontestable "defining moment" happens at the end of our lives when we die. No matter what belief system we have, one day, we're all going to die.

You are going to die. This might sound depressing; and perhaps this isn't the "encouraging devotional" you were hoping for, but it's a reality humanity faces together. The beautiful thing is that death provides the context for true life. Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly" in John 10:10. So how does death fit into the picture? Even though physical death is painful; and it leaves behind broken hearts, I believe death lays the framework for the only kind of life that really exists, ETERNAL LIFE.

I ask you this simple question today. If you knew you were going to die today, would your life look differently? All of us talk about living in light of eternity; but it's time we start living for eternity. We all avoid the reality of our impending physical death; but if today is all you have left on this earth, what would you do differently? Would you buy a bigger house? Car? Skydive?

This takes us to the 2nd "defining moment" Andy said. One day, after you die, you will stand before God. You will have to account for your life before him. While houses, cars, and skydiving are great, it won't help you before God. Accepting Christ as your personal Savior for your sins (read 4 spiritual laws HERE for more info) and then LIVING for Him is the only thing that can make you right before God. And when you and I get to that 2nd "defining moment," I believe God is going to ask us 2 questions.

1. Do you love me? (God)
2. Who did you bring with you into eternity?

We can't take our cars, houses, boats, or skydiving experiences into eternity; but we can take souls. Today, if you don't know Jesus, read the 4 spiritual laws and make a commitment. Get involved in a local church where you can learn about God and the Bible. If you know Him already, make the commitment today to bring people with you into eternity at your 2nd, and most important "defining moment."

Sharing Christ lovingly with those around us never gets old. It is never culturally irrelevant; and we don't even have to pray about it. It's one of the clearest commandments that exists in Scripture. Share God's love today in a simple way with someone in your world.

Kyle, Brett, Sammy @ Catalyst Conference West

Good Friday Service

Join us for Good Friday this week April 10th.

Rooting for the other team...

C3,

I think this is what Jesus would do if he were on earth.



In Christ,

Kyle