(Updated Monday, January 20)
JANUARY SERIES:
Monday, January 20: Cancellation
Due to inclement weather, today’s session has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! starts this Monday in the Gathering Place from 12:30–1:30pm. This is a free event for everybody; no registration required. This is a weekday event put on by Calvin University in hopes to inspire you to learn something new through various speakers and authors. Find more info at the Info Center.
MISSION STATEMENT CHECK-IN TODAY AND WEDNESDAY. The Transition Team and Consistory are asking for your input in selecting a new Mission Statement. Please pick up the pre-reading worksheet at the Info Center or in the church office, and then plan on participating in a Congregational Check-In Opportunity as part of your Growth Community OR in one of two open meetings scheduled today from 10:50-11:50am in the Fireside Café and Wednesday, January 22 from 6–7:30pm in the Chapel. We pray this will be a fresh expression of God’s unique purpose for CMC
CARE PASTOR SEARCH TEAM: Pray for the Lead Care Pastor selection process as they go through professional assessments and discern whether CMC is the “right fit” for them and their family.
LEAD ELDERS LISTEN will take place next Sunday, January 26, after the service in the Fireside Café.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS: All youth are invited to attend weekly youth group in the youth center. 5th-8th grade students gather on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm (5pm is a complimentary dinner in the Gathering Place). High schoolers meet on Sundays from 6-7:30pm (dinner is included). Friends are always welcome!
MISSION PARTNER PRESENTATION: One of our CMC global mission partners and his friend will make a presentation in the chapel on Friday, January 24, at 7pm. For more info about the presentation, pick up a postcard at the Missions Kiosk. All are invited and urged to attend.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS from 5 to 6pm in the Gathering Area. Menu: Beef or Chicken Tacos.
TODAY IN CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN LIFE ISSUES (CCLI): Sunday, Jan. 19: “Normalizing Neurodiversity” presented by Victoria White, Program Director, With Ministries. Join us in the Chapel from 10:50-11:50am. The full line-up of speakers for the winter session can be found at the Discipleship Kiosk. If you would like to receive the weekly simulcast link by contacting Lori.
A NEW “IMMERSE: PROPHETS” DISCUSSION GROUP FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN begins this week! Meeting weekly, Tuesdays, Jan. 21-March 11, 10-11am in the Green Room, just inside Entrance D. More information and a sign-up sheet are at the Discipleship kiosk. Contact Lori with questions. You can just show up! The Immerse Prophets books will be available in the room.
JESUS ENCOUNTERS – JOIN ANYTIME! Each week a personal story of an encounter with Jesus is shared. Come and be encouraged by how God is at work. Sundays, 10:45-11:45am in the Prayer Room. Facilitated by Scott Cramer. For more information or to schedule a time to share, contact Scott (cramer5@charter.net or 616- 836-3390).
THE CHOSEN – SEASON ONE, WEEKLY WATCH PARTY MEETS ON WEDNESDAYS through March 12, 6-7:30pm, Room 167. This historical drama is based on the life of Jesus sharing an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. After each episode there will be an informal time of discussion led by Pastor Suzanne. You can just show up for this! Attend when you can.
THE PRACTICING THE WAY COURSE will help you follow the practices and rhythms Jesus and his earliest followers lived by. Join us as we grow in living as an apprentice of Jesus: Sundays, through March 2, 10:45am-Noon in Room 168. For more information or materials, contact Lynn.
YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE MARRIAGE COURSE – designed for all couples looking to invest in building a better, stronger marriage. Wednesdays, through Feb. 19, 6-7:30pm, Room 165. Learn practical tools to deepen your connection and keep the spark alive. Each week there will also be time for one-on-one conversations as a couple. Led by Rick and Becca Dernberger. For more information, contact Lynn.
DROP OFF FOOD ITEMS AT COLLECTION CENTER FOR:
- DOORS OF HOPE FOOD PANTRY: The pantry shelves are running low so please consider donating items that appear on a list that can be found at the Info Center.
- PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: For January we are collecting pasta, Alfredo sauce, and rice for the food pantry.
- HAND2HAND: We are collecting granola bars for January.
This page is a full resource of all the announcements listed in the bulletin and e-news so you don’t miss a thing! You may receive more information regarding specific classes pertaining to children, youth & adults if you go to their respective web pages.
