A Note from Pastor Chris to the Church Family

Dear CCC Family,

It’s a joy and an honor to step into this new chapter with you as your lead pastor. From the first time I visited CCC, I could sense a love for God and a genuine heart for people. Jesus Himself said this sums up the entirety of Scripture: Love God and love people. I look forward to continuing in that spirit and seeing what God will do in our midst.

As we begin this journey, my prayer is that CCC will remain a place where people encounter Christ, find community, and are equipped to serve both here and around the world. Let’s walk into this next season expectant for what God will accomplish through His Spirit and His people.

I can’t wait to meet you, hear your stories, and discover how we can grow together in Christ.

With gratitude and anticipation,

Pastor Chris and Jenny Milbrath

November 17, 2025

What’s happening at Church?

Our Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30AM in our sanctuary, and the video-recording will be posted on this page each Sunday. All our services are conducted in English. We welcome everyone!

Sunday Morning Worship Service

january 25, 2025 10:30AM

Watch on YouTube

Announcements - january 27, 2026

1. On this Sunday’s Service, Pastor Chris delivers the sermon “Make a Difference” from Luke 10: 1-2. Communion will be served.

2. For pastoral care needs including personal or spiritual counseling, please contact Pastor Chris at 805.835.6935 via text or call.

3. Thank you to our brother and elder, Tom Fong, who thoughtfully and warmly read last Sunday’s sermon!

4. Thank you to all who attended last Saturday's well-attended Basketball Spaghetti Dinner and to Eddie and Yvonne who coordinated this event. Good food, fellowship, and fun – all for a good cause!

5. Our Home Grown Servant and brother, Ryan Leong, shares a message to the church family:

“Hello Brothers and Sisters at CCC!

God has been working and doing much at UC Santa Cruz! Students are discipling students and they are continuing to share the gospel with others. I want to thank you for your generous giving and sacrificial support over the years. I grew up at CCC which is why it’s been incredibly special to partner with my home church in the Great Commission.

I’m excited to announce that I have accepted and stepped into a new career field. I’ve been praying about this decision for some time, sought counsel from others, and have made some practical steps earlier in 2025. I’ve been trusting the Lord throughout the process and will continue to do so! With this new role of mine, I have officially stepped down from being a full time campus minister with Challenge. This is sad because I have worked for Challenge for almost 8 years and I was a student leader for 4 years while at Chico State! I believe and I trust that God will continue to work in the lives we’ve impacted together.

I believe God has put it on my heart to venture into this vocation. It is a long process so pray that I would continue to persevere in the faith, pray for ministry opportunities, and pray that I would glorify God with my work. Thank you for all of your prayers and support over the years, I couldn’t have done it without your faithfulness.

I look forward to visiting soon!

In Christ,
Ryan Leong”
 
6. The processing of 2025 Contribution Statements has begun. Once all data have been completed, reviewed, and finalized, statements will be sent via email (trackable, faster, and resource-efficient) toward the middle of February 2026. Thank you for your patience. Please email ccc95822@yahoo.com with any questions.

On a related note, all check and cash contributions our church gratefully receives (donations, tithes, and offerings) are processed using a transparent, step-by-step system carried out by trained volunteers and part-time staff to ensure accuracy, accountability, and proper auditing. Occasionally, contributions may be delayed or not immediately received due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
 

Prayer & Praise

Praise God for Pastor Chris and his team for serving in Costa Rica last week ministering to people facing personal and socio-economic challenges.

Pray for God’s comfort, grace, and healing for our sister Patty, who is undergoing treatment for a diagnosed illness. Please also pray for wisdom for her medical team and for strength and encouragement for our brother Dan and their sons Kyle and Jared.

Please also pray for healing for Maybelle Whang, Jan Bowman, Rachel Chou, and Sharon Wong.


Our Weekly Church Programs

Sunday School (Preschool [potty trained]–12th Grade): Sundays, 9:30–10:30 AM. Contact Karri or email Alan for information.

Children’s Church (Preschool [potty trained]–6th Grade): Sundays, 10:30–11:45 AM.

Men’s Bible Study (currently not in session): Tuesdays, 7:00 PM. Contact Tom Fong for information.

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM. Contact Adele at adeledin@yahoo.com.

Basketball Program (celebrating 35 years!): Game schedules are available on our website calendar and on the Basketball page. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram

Pickleball Fellowship @ the Gym: Sundays, 1:30–3:30 PM. Contact Patty at pfongdds@gmail.com to sign up.

Young Adults Fellowship: Every other Sunday, 9:30 AM. Email cccya25@gmail.com for information.
  
 

Scripture this week —
 
"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us."  – 1 Peter 2:12 NIV
 

Ponder —
 
“Your life as a Christian should make non-believers question their disbelief in God.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer 
 

Takeaway –
 
Our good acts can be more compelling than our preached words.