Hey guys! I hope everyone is getting into the swing of things! Here's a little sneak peak of our week here at the CCSC:

Small groups start this week!!! Your small group leader has set a time and date this week to meet for the first time this semester. If you have not heard from your leader, shoot them a text!

Also, it's not too late to join! If you are interested in joining a small group, talk to Jake, Krysta, or any staff member. We'll get you hooked up!

Wednesday night (1/31) we will hold our weekly worship service, Midweek, at 7. Come to the CCSC to enjoy some homemade desserts, worship, and a lesson on idolatry from Jake! Krysta will also be serving lattes for a couple of bucks if you need your caffeine fix. All of the proceeds go to mission work all around the world!

Sunday morning (2/4) at 9 a.m., Conner will be serving up a lesson on chapter 2, and maybe 3, of C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity. That will be going down at the Greer's house (201 N. Utah, Russellville). After class at 10 a.m., we will join Westside Church of Christ for their weekly worship service.

The Todd's and Davis' share group will be meeting for lunch after church at the Davis' house, but due to America's most popular sporting event, the Greer's share group will not be meeting.

Sunday night (2/4) the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will be going head to head to win some REALLY expensive rings that say "Super Bowl champion". Join us at 5 p.m. at the Student Center to enjoy food, friends, and football. We would very much appreciate it if everyone brings a 2 liter for the party.

Thanks for getting plugged in with the CCSC! We wish you many blessings during your week! And remember, if your interested in joining a small group, get in touch with a staff member!

Your friend,
Camdyn Ashcraft

Hey friends! I hope everyone's break was filled with friends, family, food, holiday cheer, and rest! And for the Gulf Coast Getaway 2018 crew, I pray that the weekend was a challenging and motivating weekend to get you prepared to take on the new semester!

​The first week of school has flown by and now school is getting real. Lucky for you, we are too! Here is what our week at the CCSC is going to look like:

First, join us Monday night (1/22) at 6:30 p.m. for Nacho Night! There will be nachos, friends, and a showing of Nacho Libre! So bring your appetite, bring your wrestling mask, and bring your spandex... well... scratch that. Leave that for Jack Black.

Second, our weekly Midweek service is Wednesday night (1/24) at 7 p.m.. Jake is bringing us the word about idols in our lives. Snacks will be provided along with the option to purchase lattes. All proceeds will go towards mission efforts all across the world!

Before I mention the last announcement, something HUGE is happening! Small groups are starting back up! This semester, they will be focused on the Midweek series from the book "Gods at War" by Kyle Idleman. The first meet up will happen the week of January 29th. If you are already in one, get in contact with your leader(s). If you are not involved and would like to be, talk to Jake or Krysta or any of the staff members. We would LOVE for you to be in a small group! I believe that small groups can open up good discussion and allow intimacy. Also, if you have a friend who you think would like to get involved, invite them! We would be glad to meet them!

Last, but definitely not least, Sunday morning (1/28) at 9 a.m. we will be meeting at the Greer's house (201 N. Utah, Russellville) for coffee and a short lesson from Conner Brown. Afterwards, we will walk across the street to worship at West Side Church of Christ.

Following church, we will have Share Groups. These groups are small groups with students and with members of the West Side community. It is an opportunity to make connections with others outside of our normal realm and to communicate in constructive discussion together, altogether building community. Group One meets immediately following West Side services, around noon, at Craig and Jessica Davis' home. Group Two meets at 5 p.m. at Camp Caudle (Meets at the CCSC at 4:15 to carpool).

Thank you everyone for tuning in with us! We hope your week is filled with many blessings! And remember, if you are interested in a small group, contact or talk to a staff member.

You're new weekly blogger,
- Camdyn Ashcraft

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 5:30 am Friday January 12th. 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.

Do you live too far from Russellville to arrive before 5:00am?

If so, here are some options. Guys can spend the night (Thursday 1/ 11) before at the CCSC and girls can spend the night before with other girls going on the trip (we will help find a place for you). Text or call Jake (870) 489-3977 if you’re a guy interested in staying the night at the CCSC or Krysta at (501) 590-9949 if you’re a girl and need a place to stay.  

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 meal (lunch) on the bus ride to GCG and back to Russellville. Bring money or a card if you want to donate to the yearly cause that GCG selects (optional).  Bring money if you want to buy merchandise from booths at GCG (optional). And finally, bring money a couple of bucks to tip the drivers (we will have 2 each way) (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
• Free time!: a few hours on Saturday and Sunday to play at the beach or just relax

COMING BACK
We will leave GCG around 5:30 am Monday January 16th. Expect to arrive back at the CCSC between 7:00pm-10:00pm that evening depending on how the drive goes.

See you soon!