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]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/may-2012-lifetree-topics-and-trailers/feed/ 0 CCC Welcomes Tyler Thompson! . . . and interview between Tyler Thompson & Teresa Nixon (church admin.) http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/ccc-welcomes-tyler-thompson-and-interview-between-tyler-thompson-teresa-nixon-church-admin/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/ccc-welcomes-tyler-thompson-and-interview-between-tyler-thompson-teresa-nixon-church-admin/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 00:40:17 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4299 This interview was published in our April 2012 Newsletter:

With the recent addition of our new worship leader, it seemed appropriate this month that Member’s Corner be dedicated to offering our congregation an opportunity to get to know him, Tyler Thompson.  Hopefully, this interview will help you to feel more connected to the man who brings us into the presence of God through worship each Sunday.

            Tyler, it’s been a pleasure getting to know you and your family these past few weeks.  Tell us about the life stage you’re currently at in your life.  Hello CCC!  I am certainly in the family stage of life!  Liz and I have been married for almost 6 years, and our daughter, Charlotte, has just turned one.

            We remember those days too well!  But let’s step back a bit.  Where were you raised and what was your family life like growing up?  I had a great family growing up, raised in a Christian home.  My dad, mom, sister, and I lived in Anaheim and then Phoenix, Arizona, for most of my childhood.  I was born in Whittier, however, and it was somewhat clear that I would return to California at some point!

            What point was it, then, that you became interested in music?  I first became interested in music as a kid, around 8.  My parents made me take piano lessons, and I hated them!  I grew to love playing, however, and began to think that a career in music was both what I wanted and what God was leading me to.

            Most kids with musical giftedness have some encouragement.  How did your family support your musical interest, were they also musical?  I always say that I get my singing voice from my dad and my lungs from my mom.  My dad played the guitar and sang for us as kids, and to this day there are only a few people that I have seen project their voices better than my mom!  She taught me how to use my breath early on!

            Were there others who were most influential in your musical development?  There are several people who have been very influential in my musical development.  From afar, I grew up wanting to be the next Michael W. Smith.  He was the guy that I patterned myself after, as an early musician.  In college at Biola, my voice professor, Dr. William Lock, was highly influential in my life as a mentor and musician.  During my Master’s Degree at Cal State Fullerton, Dr. Gerald Seminatore began to have an influence and he continues to this day.  There have also been conductors and directors along the way, such as John Alexander, John Williams, and even brief encounters with Placido Domingo!  I continue to be encouraged and developed by my supervisors and colleagues at Biola, including Dr. Jeanne Robison and Walt Harrah.

            Most know that musical talent doesn’t just happen.  What did you concentrate on to develop your ability?  Using practice time well!  You have to learn how to practice well, as a musician.  Otherwise, you can be wasting your time, as well as the time of all your colleagues.  I have concentrated on a good practice routine and being wise with how I spend my time.

            The time you’ve invested appears to have paid off.  What doors have been opened to advance your career?  I have performed with opera companies across the United States, including Los Angeles Opera, Long Beach Opera, Sarasota Opera, and Toledo Opera.  I have taught in a variety of colleges and universities, including Biola University, Fullerton College, and Cypress College.  I have been blessed to be involved in worship ministries in California and Arizona, including HOPE Christian Fellowship, Grace EV Free in La Mirada, and others!

            Wow!  Sounds like you have been blessed with a well-rounded career.  But we all know what completes any endeavor. . . what place has God – and does God – play in your music?  HE is the King and the object of all our worship!  As a believer, I have been called to offer my very life as worship to the Lord.  Music is simply another tool we have to bring Him glory.  I am blessed to be involved in a wide variety of genres and arenas that can all bring glory to the Lord through music.

            It’s encouraging to know your heart for God, Tyler.  When did you first come to know Him?  I became a believer when I was four years old.  I remember coming home from church, knowing that I was a sinner, Jesus had died and rose from my sins, and that I wanted to spend eternity with Him (a childlike faith)!  My dad prayed with me in our backyard, and I came to know Him as Lord and Savior!

            Even at such an early age you sensed your need for Him, but why is worship also important to you?  It is the function of Creation to bring glory to the Creator!  I take great joy in responding to the Lord with worship.  If we do not, even the rocks will cry out!

            I like your understanding that all glory and worship is ultimately directed back to God.  This attitude must have shaped your life.  How has He moved to mold your heart (life) through the years?  God has changed my heart to be focused more on Him and on His people.  In recent years especially, God has led me to be much more concerned about seeking His Kingdom first and letting “all these other things” come as they may.  Where I used to be concerned about other things first, God has directed my heart towards Himself, my family, and His local church!

            In our favor, it appears CCC is now reaping the benefits of your spiritual growth!  How was it that your position here came about?  Our family was looking for a church in our own city!  We had seen the difficulties of connecting with a church body when attending churches that are located a distance away.  We wanted to find something right here in our own backyard!  I saw the opening that Pastor Doug had posted, and we began to pray for God’s leading.  We believe that He made it abundantly clear that He wanted us at CCC!

            And with the “us” includes your wife Liz.  I’ve had a few delightful conversations with her, but tell us more about her.  She is a beautiful, passionate, and compassionate woman!  She is constantly cheering for the underdog (which is probably why I had a shot with her in the first place) and is willing to put herself in the shoes of another to see where they might be coming from.  As a result, she is a very good listener and confidant.  She is a good mother to Charlotte and still finds time to be a wedding photographer and modern dancer!  I am blessed to have a wife such as her!

            Knowing that the introduction of a child turns lives up-side-down, how has Charlotte changed your life?  Charlotte changed EVERYTHING!  I know people always say that, but it’s true.  God used Charlotte to change my focus in so many ways and He has given us a great joy through her.  She is a blast to be with and I am so blessed to have her call me “Da-da!”  I often feel as though I am discovering life all over again through her sweet eyes!

            With family, church, careers, what does a typical week look like in your life?  I teach Monday through Friday at Biola and Fullerton College with flexible hours and will be at CCC for staff meetings, rehearsals, or any other work / relationship time that He leads in!  Saturdays are typically a Sabbath day for me, time to rest and be with the family!

            In addition to your already full life, what do you like to do for past time (hobbies, interests, sports, etc.)?  For hobbies, I like to play basketball, read, play games, and swing-dance with Liz!  I like to swim with Charlotte and I also like trying new things, to see what other hobbies I can add to the list!

            Truly God works all things for the good to those who love Him.  Now having directed your steps here, what do you envision during your time at CCC?  Growth!  For myself, for my family, and for the church.  We are excited to grow together with you and with our King!  May He conform our wills to His and add daily to our number those who are being saved!

            My prayers are definitely with you on this!  Because of having a better understanding of your heart, Tyler, I sense your position here to be a piece of a bigger and more wonderful thing God is doing here at CCC.  I believe I can confidently say on behalf of my family and me, as well as our congregation . . . Welcome!  Thank you, again, for your willingness to let us know you better.  We too look forward to growing and worshipping our Heavenly Father together with you and your family!

 

 

 

 

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Schedule:

Thursday – 10am to 5pm (OC Food Bank)

Friday - 10am to 9pm (Seal Beach Clean-up, CCC Campus Projects, and Movie Night)

Saturday – 9am to 3pm (Soak City)

]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/cops-community-outreach-project-july-19-thru-21/feed/ 0 Praise VBS – June 25 thru 29 from 6-8pm http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/praise-vbs-june-25-thru-29-from-6-8pm/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/praise-vbs-june-25-thru-29-from-6-8pm/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 21:46:25 +0000 Cindy http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4262 Come join us Monday, June 25th through Friday, June 29th from 6-8pm in the Sanctuary.  VBS Praise – Where kids get down and lift God high” is a fun, week long experience for kids from age 3 through 4th Grade.  At Praise, kids will give praise to God through Bible stories, games, crafts, songs, and fun.  Our free Family BBQ and Fun Night is on Friday, June 29, from 5:30 to 8pm.  Everything is FREE so invite your friends, family, and neighbors.

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June 20 – Game Night Combo – We’ll join Club BASIC for fun games on the grass.

July 4 – No Club for Independence Day

August 15 – Water Night – We’ll join Club BASIC for water fun.  Wear your bathing suit under your clothes and bring a towel.

 

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Join Kathy Salazar to learn the Parent Talk system.  It is Bible based and recognizes the power of the words that parents speak to their children.  The ideas presented can be put into practice immediately.  This is a problem solving class which helps you resolve some of the issues that you are dealing with everyday.  You will see instant results.
Please call Cindy @ 562/500-5186 if you have any questions.
]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/moms-parenting-bible-study/feed/ 0 Fun for the Whole Family! http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/fun-for-the-whole-family/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/fun-for-the-whole-family/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:44 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4150 http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/fun-for-the-whole-family/feed/ 0 Find Your Fit! http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/find-your-fit/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/find-your-fit/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 06:55:49 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4146 http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/find-your-fit/feed/ 0 Join Us Sunday Morning! http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/all-are-welcome-2/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/all-are-welcome-2/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 06:49:15 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4141 http://cccbp.org/site/2012/05/all-are-welcome-2/feed/ 0 Lord, Teach Us to Pray http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/lord-teach-us-to-pray/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/lord-teach-us-to-pray/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:57:55 +0000 Doug Scholten http://cccbp.org/site/?p=4077 Prayer is the basic and essential element of the Christian faith.   Christianity is more than a religion, it is a relationship.   Essential to any relationship is connection and communication.   Prayer is the avenue whereby we connect to, and communicate with, God.     My new message series will help us to explore ways we can grow and develop our prayer lives.  We all are beginners when it comes to prayer.   We often find ourselves in the place of starting over and beginning again in prayer.   We are on this prayer journey together.  We are on a quest to find the hearts true home.   Join me each Sunday to explore how we can move from being people who pray to people of prayer, as we seek the Lord’s instruction and help in becoming praying people.

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]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/pictures-from-our-easter-event-spread-the-good-news/feed/ 0 New Bicycle Ministry Forming http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/new-bicycle-ministry-forming/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/new-bicycle-ministry-forming/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:26:07 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=3958 New Bicycle Ministry!  Our CCC Missions in Action team is pursuing a bicycle ministry to provide bikes to those with limited means and unable to support the expense of a car.  A ride-able bike can be just the alternative to get to and from work for those who need transportation and lack even a bike.  At this juncture of the ministry, we are gathering a team of people who have knowledge, skill or interest in simple bike repair.  And people who may have an old, unused bicycle they’d like to donate.  This ministry will collect used bikes and the Bike Ministry Team members will perform the necessary repairs to present them to a partnering organization, who will distribute the bikes to person in need.  For those interested in this new venture, please contact Pastor Doug.

]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/new-bicycle-ministry-forming/feed/ 0 Reflections of Easter http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/reflections-of-easter/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/04/reflections-of-easter/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:21:28 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=3936 If you are 60 years old or older and looking for a time of friendship and fellowship here at Christ Community Church, Sociable Seniors is for you.  Join us this month as Pastor Doug leads us in a reflection of Easter with meditation and singing of hymns.  Cindy Offringa will accompany us on the piano.

A light brunch will also be served consisting of deviled eggs, fresh fruit, and  cookies along with coffee or tea.

You are urged to invite your friends to join us as we remember this holy time on the Christian calendar.

If your last name begins with:

A – F, you may bring 1 dozen cookies
G – L, you may bring a fresh fruit plate
M – Z, you may bring 1 dozen deviled eggs
 
DATE:  Thursday, April 19
TIME:  1 PM
PLACE: Fellowship Center

Questions:  Call Audrene at 714-526-7505

or e-mail audsch@netzero.net

 

 

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On Easter Sunday April 8, we will joyfully celebrate the triumph of life over death as we enter into our Resurrection Celebrations at 9:00 and 10:30 AM.   These identical services will both include the full choir and praise band to lead us in joyful music.   My Easter message is called “Hearing is Seeing” and will help you to listen to the voice of Jesus who calls us each by name.

Please plan to be a part of these wonderful experiences and invite your friends to join you.   God will touch your life in a way that is real and personal.

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]]> http://cccbp.org/site/2012/03/topics-for-april-2012/feed/ 0 Nerd Bowling 4/3/12 @ 6pm http://cccbp.org/site/2012/03/nerd-bowling-4312-6pm/ http://cccbp.org/site/2012/03/nerd-bowling-4312-6pm/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:00:49 +0000 cccbp http://cccbp.org/site/?p=3425 (Click “Leave a Comment” to expand post)

Return of Nerd Bowling!

$15/per student

Win Prizes for Best Nerd Attire!  Pizza Included

Meet @ Cerritos Lane
1881 Carmenita Rd.    
Cerritos, CA  90703

@ South & Carmenita

Need a Ride?  Leaders will be at Christ Community Church @ 5:30 to pick-up.  We WILL NOT be able to take home

Questions? Contact Kevin@ccbp.org

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