Christ community church imperial valley

Year end report

2023

Pastor Walter Colace

Dear church family, I’m thrilled with what the Lord has done through Christ Community Church in 2023. I’m even more excited about what God has in store for us in 2024! The pastoral staff and elders have been inspired by witnessing people come to Jesus Christ and maturing in the things of God and His Word. We’re seeing more leaders being raised than in previous years which means we’re on the right track in making disciples.

Also, as you can see in this report, Christ Community Church is increasing its global impact. Our church’s vision is crystalizing to include the far reaches of the world as the Lord continues to open doors to minister in other countries. Pastor Chris and I thank God for your commitment and generosity towards the vision God has for Christ Community Church. We pray this report will serve as a catalyst to trust Jesus for a greater gospel impact in 2024.

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Walter Colace • Senior Pastor

Pastor Chris Nunn

As 2023 comes to a close, Pastor Walt and I thought it only fitting to pause and give glory to The Lord for all that He accomplished through Christ Community Church of Imperial Valley over the course of the last year.

In 2023, Christ Community Church celebrated its 25th Anniversary. While considering not only this last year, but the last 25 years of the life of Christ Community Church, I am compelled to praise Jesus for His favor and faithfulness to His church.

As many of you may already know, the vision of Christ Community Church is to LOVE (God, neighbor, one another, our valley, our world), LIVE (Out our faith among one another, the unbelieving world, in light of eternity), and LEAD (In our homes, churches, and community). We praise God that as Jesus’ hands and feet, Christ Community Church has faithfully answered the call to live out this vision in our local community and beyond.

I encourage you, as you read through this report to pause and give thanks for all that God has accomplished. Spend a few moments seeking God on how He might want to engage you in the work of fulfilling this vision in the new year. Finally, all the amazing ministry that we have witnessed over the last year would not have been possible without the faithful support and partnership of you, The Church. I praise God to be able to serve a Body that loves God and people so fervently.

Blessings in Jesus,

Pastor Chris Nunn • Senior Pastor

Youth & Young adults

2023 has been a year of growth for the youth group. Although the growth can be observed through the rising attendance numbers, more importantly, we have seen Spiritual growth in our students. Our “Student Leadership Program” was launched in September to guide our youth students into a deeper relationship with the Lord. We have monthly meetings with nine students and have had the privilege of watching them focus on Christ and become equipped for any circumstance. The curriculum is primarily built on guided personal devotions with the Lord, Scripture memorization, prayer, community service projects, and putting faith into action.

The groups from El Centro and Brawley united for each of our youth trips. Keep our students in prayer because we have learned that our maximum capacity for youth trips is 33, but we believe there are many more who would greatly benefit from these outings.

Soulfire was an extremely memorable adventure with the students. The overall theme was “Truth,” separating the eternal, objective truth of God’s Word from the shaky, relative truth of the culture. We yielded great fruit from one-on-one conversations with our students.

This year, for summer camp, we had the privilege of attending “Camp Pondo.” The camp offers a summer camp experience and a powerful encounter with God! We celebrate all God accomplished in our students' hearts through the worship music and impactful messages. The theme, “Foundations,” prompted students to build their lives on Christ as the only true foundation.

Our students have attended the annual Reality Apologetics conference for six years and our students always look forward to the trip. With the growing uncertainty of AI and its impact on society, the “Man or Maker” theme encouraged the group that their hope is not in any man, but rather the Maker of the universe! Our students are now well-equipped to firmly place their faith in Christ.

Cameron

Pastor Cameron Colace • Youth Pastor

El Centro

BRAWley

calexico

LOVE • LIVE • LEAD