CCM December 2023 Perspective Newsletter

FINDING JOY...
from the CCM Staff
“I find JOY
in the effort
when I focus
on the purpose
of effecting
change in
the lives
of others.”
- Natalie
“I have found JOY in
the moment when I see
our community come
together to help those
in need. “ - Roxanna
“How I find my JOY...I
practice mindful
gratitude everyday,
as soon as I open my
eyes in the morning! I
look for things to be
grateful for all day.
Then, I thank God
again at the end of the
day for granting me
my request!” - Pam
“I find JOY in tough
seasons through laughter,
worship, and reflecting of
the Lord’s goodness in my
life.” - Debbie
“I find JOY
in watching
a beautiful
sunset.” - Sam
“I find JOY in
my path when
I contemplate
the goodness
of God over the
course of my
life.” - Bianca
“Just last week
I remembered a
Traditional Hymn:
Count Your Blessing
Name Them One
by One. I applied it
to my life….I have
started to literally
count my blessings
one by one.”
- Pennyeda
“I find JOY when a kind
stranger pays for a full cart
of groceries of the person
checking out in front of me.“
- Kelli
“My JOY comes from knowing that I am
loved by God unconditionally. I have JOY
from my daughter who is growing into a
healthy smart young girl. I also have JOY
with being able to be a part of CCM’s
vision for our community!” - Tyanna
“In the midst of
hardship, I find
JOY when I focus
on the goodness
of God and get
outside of myself,
and focus on the
needs of others.”
- Lorie
“I find JOY in the
opportunities I have
every day to show
people how Christ
“I find JOY in
loves.” - Kyra
my journey when I
experience God’s
blessings through
intentional actions of
giving more than what’s
been given to me!”
- Jeremy
“In my journey
through life, it
brings me great
JOY when I am
walking in God’s
way and will,
and especially
when he calls
me to serve in a
way that makes
a positive
difference in the
lives others.”
- Kris