Hey CCSC Family!!!

This weekend is going to be great! We're having a retreat at Camp Caudle. If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! You can sign up at the CCSC or tomorrow night at Midweek. If you have signed up, here are some things you need to know...

• Our guest speaker is Chris Buxton, director of Wolflife Campus Ministry, and he'll be speaking on the life of Moses. 
• The cost is $35 -- all money is due tomorrow night at Midweek.
• We'll meet at Camp Caudle on Friday night at 7PM and we'll wrap up Sunday morning around 11AM. The schedule is below. If you need to carpool, be at the CCSC at 6:30PM.
• You'll need to bring bedding (sleeping bag, sheets, etc.), a pillow, towels, notebook, and a Bible.
• Bring toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc). 
• Bring your swimsuit and clothes to play and get dirty in. 
  

We're praying for a great weekend. See you soon!

Jake

Gulf Coast Getaway (GCG) is almost here! You’re about to experience a powerful weekend in the presence of God with over 1,000 other college students! Here’s everything you need to know...

WHEN WE'RE LEAVING
Be at the CCSC at 5:00AM Friday, January 18th. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WAIT ON YOU. Use the buddy system have someone make sure you are awake and make it to the CCSC. Grab breakfast on your way or bring it with you. We can have food on the bus. Drinks however have to be in a container that has a screw top lid. There will be some bottles of water for you at the CCSC. We will only be stopping for lunch! So bring snacks to munch on.

Krysta is working on your class excuse letters. We'll get it to those registered ASAP! 

WHAT TO BRING
Here’s what you need to bring: 

• Spiritual items: please bring your Bible, a journal, and a pen. This conference will be a great time for you to grow spiritually so make the most of it!
• Clothing items: pack light, but pack enough clothes for three days and nights, bring a warm jacket, and if you want to play on the beach bring an outfit for getting dirty. If you plan on swimming or getting in the hot tub bring only one towel, an appropriate swimsuit, and modest apparel such as tank tops or shorts (guys and girls).
• Money: Bring enough money to cover your lunch on the bus ride to GCG and back to Russellville. Bring a couple of bucks to tip the bus drivers! (they are keeping us safe and comfortable on this trip!) Bring money or a card if you want to donate to the yearly cause that GCG selects (optional). And finally, bring money if you want to buy merchandise from booths at GCG (optional).

WHAT TO EXPECT
Here’s what you can expect. http://www.gulfcoastgetaway.org/

• 5 Sessions of worship: singing, praying, and sermons
• 4 Breakout Class sessions: smaller classes covering a variety of topics
• 3 Community Group sessions: a time for just our ministry to get together and talk about what we’re learning. These will take place in your hotel rooms this year, not in the convention center.
• Free time!: a few hours on Saturday and Sunday to play at the beach or just relax

NEW THIS YEAR! **RockIt Lanes**
The GCG Planning Team has reserved RockIt Lanes, which is across the street from the Edgewater, on Friday night (Jan. 18th) from 11 p.m. until 2 p.m. The first 200 GCG attendees get in free. Any after that will have to pay for admission. We will give you more information later this week!

COMING BACK
We will leave GCG around 6:00am Monday January 21th. Expect to arrive back at the CCSC around 7:00pm-10:00pm that evening depending on how the drive goes.

See you soon!

Hello CCSC Family! As we wind down on another semester here at Arkansas Tech, we can't help but reflect on the way God is working in the lives of students. This semester has been one of special growth and deepening relationships. We covet your prayers and support as we close out the Fall semester and look to the Spring!

​We've put together this newsletter to highlight some of the things that have happened over the past semester. What is included is only a fraction of life here at the CCSC. To stay up-to-date, be sure to follow us online and on social media here: 

Click the link below or the image thumbnail above to view the Winter 2018 Newsletter.

Merry Christmas & God bless,
Jake

Hello CCSC family! Tomorrow we are participating in Giving Tuesday with the goal of raising $5000 and 5 monthly giving partners. As you all might know, this ministry is supported by churches, friends, and alumni -- people who love this ministry and want to see it continue here at ATU.

Due to the nature of things, financial support comes and goes as churches and families work to establish their budgets for the new year, and as they see what they can and can't do. It's a normal part of raising support for ministries and groups such as ours. As a result we are always looking for churches and alumni that want to partner with us to help support this ministry. Giving Tuesday is one of those times we push for donations and also look to find monthly giving partners. 

Will you prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry? Your contribution -- whether it's one-time or monthly -- will make a huge impact! You can donate $5 or $500 or whatever is best for you! Any amount can be chosen for either the one-time donations or in setting up a monthly giving amount. Every little bit helps!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help. Thank you all for your continued love and support!
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Visit ccscatu.org/give to make a one-time donation or become a monthly giving partner.