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
february 1, 2025 10:30AM
Watch on YouTube
Announcements - february 3, 2026
1. On this Sunday’s Service, Pastor Chris delivers the sermon "Parable of the Talents" from Matthew 25:14-30
2. For pastoral care needs including personal or spiritual counseling, contact Pastor Chris at 805.835.6935 via text or call.
3. After a six-year hiatus, we are happy to announce that CCC is bringing back the Lunar New Year Box community mission project this month!
In the past, the former women's guild group coordinated donations and assembly of Chinese New Year boxes for the less fortunate families in our Asian community. We thank and honor all of the ladies of CCC who led this wonderful project in the past: Auntie Maybelle Whang, Millie Lee, the late Chris Fong, and others.
This year's goal is 25-30 Lunar New Year boxes as we work with the nonprofit Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) to distribute them. For more than 40 years, ARI has supported Sacramento's underserved vulnerable populations, particularly the Chinese and Southeast Asian communities. It provides resources for youth, individuals, and families including food donations/delivery for those in need.
The cost for each box is approximately $45, and we welcome any donations or support for this project. Click HERE for the project flyer for more information, including the box’s essentials, important dates, and how to donate or volunteer to help. For questions or to make an offline monetary donation, contact Mimi Mahon @ 916-203-8320 or Holly Pon @ 916-662-4302.
4. We would like to invite volunteers to help with the presentation of text and media files on the large screen during Sunday morning service. This involves working in the front pews on a computer with the tasks of projecting and playing text and graphic files from the hub (i.e. sermon notes, pictures, videos, and song lyrics), as well as coordination with the speaker/s. To sign up for this Sunday morning ministry, please inquire with Jonathon or Grace or email Alan at ccc95822@yahoo.com.
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. Processing of 2025 Contribution Statements is ongoing. Once all data have been completed, reviewed, and finalized, statements will be sent via email (trackable, faster, and resource-efficient) toward the middle of this month. Thank you for your patience. Please email ccc95822@yahoo.com with any questions.
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.
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 InstagramPickleball 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.
This week's Word –
“So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.’” – 1 Samuel 3:9 NIV
Ponder –
“God does speak to us and we need to develop a listening ear and recognize His voice. We need to trust Him and take action on what we hear.” – Irene Bryant
Takeaway –
God oftentimes speaks to us in a still, soft voice. Then we draw nearer to Him.