CCC News and Updates

We are continuing to hear about the amazing ways God has worked in people’s lives this summer, such as through this testimony from a youth camper who attended Camp Loy White.   It has greatly inspired us, and we hope it will inspire you too…

“In this world that we live, it is easy to get caught up in the conforms of the masses even growing up in the church.  I have submitted to the peer pressure and filled my life with sin.  The past year, I have ignored and avoided my family, the church, and God.  Worst of all, I thought my life was fine and became angered by others who were really just trying to help.  My bad habits looked only to multiply if something did not change.  As humans, we are all going to sin, but we still need to have Jesus in our hearts.

“My fourth summer going to Carolina Cross Connection was amazing.  The returning campers say it every year that each year is better than the previous ones, but this time it was without a doubt true for me.  I was hesitant to go with low expectations because I was going to be a few years older than most everyone else there, but you are never too old to find Jesus and grow in faith, which is the main goal of CCC. 

“CCC divides everyone from ages 12 to 80 into groups to complete day projects like wheelchair ramps, railings, porches, painting, and yard work for those in need.  For me, the people we worked for made me realize how ungrateful I have been.  One man I helped had muscular dystrophy and another was 94 years old; both struggling to complete simple tasks like standing.  They have little material goods and health, yet their faith is stronger than anyone I have ever met. Most of those that we help appreciate the company as much if not more than the work that we do for them.  While at the same time, I am here with little struggles and battles to overcome, but I have no one to praise but myself.  God has blessed me with many gifts as he has everyone for which he deserves our praises.

“One of my favorite parts of CCC is the community.  The last day when you have to leave, it rips at your heart because you have grown so close to so many of these people in such a short time.  You create unexpected friendships with people that you otherwise would not commonly associate.  I feel closer with a 14 year-old girl who I have known for a week than do with some of my good friends who I have known for years.  The Christian community made by CCC creates an atmosphere that is uplifting, loving, and accepting of all.  Everyone is my friend who is there to help with whatever obstacle I face.

“I have been to CCC 3 times prior to this week and experienced all of the community of love and satisfaction of helping others, but I have not continued to live my life for the Lord after the week is over.  This time I took everything to heart and it hit a lot harder because of the sin that had filled my life.  Similar to when you clean a wound, where the more bacteria there is, the more it stings, the more sin I have, the more guilt I have for Jesus dying to forgive my sins.  God has been sending me warning signs all along, and this one was loud enough to get through even my thick skull.  Needless to say, Jesus is my Savior and I am working to let Christ live through me now thanks to Carolina Cross Connection.”

Praise God!

The 3rd Annual Cassandra M. Thompson Golf Tournament
A charity event to raise funds for Carolina Cross Connection
www.carolinacrossconnection.org/golf

October 13, 2008
Charlotte Golf Links, I-485 @ Providence Road
Start Time: 1:00 PM

The entry fee is $100 per player or $400 per team of four. If you want to sponsor a hole as well, the cost is $450 total for a team and a Hole Sponsorship. Registrations are due October 1, 2008.

To register for the tournment, please download, fill out, and send back the 2008 Golf Tournament Entry Form. Registrations are due October 1, 2008.

Click here to download the 2008 CCC Golf Tournament brochure.

Click here to download the 2008 CCC Golf Tournament Flyer.

WWMS Sunday worship, originally uploaded by Carolina Cross Connection.

Many wonderful things have occurred this summer at Carolina Cross Connection in the lives of campers and the folks they’ve worked for, and we would like to begin using this blog to share some of the stories in which God has changed people’s lives. Call it “e-Sharing.” If you have a testimony or story about how you encountered God through CCC this year, feel free to email the CCC office. Tell us about a way you saw God, how He moved in your life, what He taught you, how He used you, etc. We will keep your name and personal information annonymous.

To start us off, here is an email we received from a camper last week.

“I was a first time camper this summer at CCC. I was at Camp West Wilkes Middle School … I just wanted to let you know that I had an amazing time at camp and that I learned so much about myself and how I should live more for God. I was never a public speaker until it came time to share every night at camp. I just couldn’t believe that so many people didn’t wanna share because I just talked on and on about all the ways I saw God that day. But the biggest and most amazing way I saw God was in myself. I kept trying to think back to when I had ever been this happy in my life and I just couldnt think of anything that could top that week. I don’t think I’ve ever cried that much in my life either. At first my tears at worship were tears of anger about all the regrets and hurts in my life. But they easily turned into tears of happiness and renewal as I sang and worshiped my heart out. When I shared my personal testimony the final night it felt so amazing just to let all my bottled up fears out and leave them there for God to wipe clean. CCC changed my whole outlook on life and I just wanted to thank anyone and everyone that makes CCC possible. I love you guys!”

The camp weeks for Carolina Cross Connection 2009 are official:

• Week 1:  June 14 - 20, 2009
• Week 2:  June 28 - July 4, 2009
• Week 3:  July 12 - 18, 2009
• Week 4:  July 27 - August 1, 2009

The camper fees for 2009 will be decided upon and announced late August/early September 2008.  The 2009 Registration materials will be sent out this fall.  Please email the CCC office to ensure that you are on the mailing list for these materials.  In the meantime, we hope that you will begin to consider and plan for your youth group to attend CCC next summer!

People can now view, upload, and share Carolina Cross Connection photos on Flickr!  Visit and bookmark The Official CCC Flickr page here.  We have also started a Flickr Group for anyone to upload, share, and view other CCC-related photos.  You can view and/or join  The Official CCC Flickr Group here (you’ll have to have your won Flickr account to contribute your own photos).