The latest news & announcements

CMC FOOD PANTRY SHELVES ARE BARE!

With children home from school, the need for food has been especially high this summer. As a result, our pantry shelves are bare, and several people who visited during the past few weeks could not receive the amount of food they needed.

Specific items needed include: Canned tuna and chicken. Canned fruit and vegetables, including applesauce. Skillet meals, such as Hamburger Helper. Instant. Mashed potatoes. Canned soup (not cream soup). Pancake mix and syrup. Jelly and jam. Instant rice or Rice-A-Roni. Peanut butter. Cereal, including variety packs of instant oatmeal. Granola bars. Spaghetti and sauce. Ketchup. Vegetable oil. Laundry soap. Shampoo and conditioner

Grocery store gift cards for Aldi, Meijer, or Family Fare are also appreciated. Volunteers use these cards to shop for the pantry. Gift cards can be dropped off at the Info Kiosk on Sundays or at the church office.

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

Plans are being made for a four-week new members class coming up this fall. If you have an interest in exploring what membership at CMC might look like, contact Lynn White.

FALL ALL-CHURCH STUDY AND SUNDAY SERMON SERIES

From Fragmented to Flourishing—Why God Never Intended You to Follow Jesus Alone.

Beginning September 20, you are invited to join us for a special five-part sermon series and an after-worship book discussion about what it truly means to belong to the body of Christ. The discussion will be held in the Gathering Place.

Please sign up today to reserve your copy of the accompanying book. Details and registration are available at the Discipleship Kiosk. God never meant for us to walk this path of life alone.

A second section of the book discussion will be offered on Wednesday nights beginning November 3 for those who have Sunday morning conflicts.

ROCK THE BLOCK

Join us Wednesday, August 12, from 5–7pm for CMC’s annual FREE community event. FREE backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, and food and games will be available for visiting families and the entire CMC church family.

Backpacks and school supplies are needed. Find the complete shopping list at the Event Center by the Standing Stone. Donations will be accepted through August 9.

Many volunteers are also needed. Stop by the Event Center to see the available volunteer opportunities and consider signing up.

To register your child for a backpack: https://christmemorialchurch.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/3b9c6b64-f7b6-4ba3-8fa9-199d6ed1d3a1

CMC BRANDED ITEMS

We are thrilled to announce that official CMC-branded items—including jackets, shirts, hats, and more—are now available!

To view or purchase items online. You may also stop by the church office Monday–Thursday, from 9am–3pm, to see the items in person.

We cannot wait to see everyone rocking their CMC gear!

HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS DAY TRIP TO INDIANA

Join us Thursday, September 24, from 8am–8pm to see America: 250 Years of Freedom, a panorama of story and song at the Blue Gate Music Hall in Shipshewana.

Other stops include “The Master’s Gallery” in Middlebury, where we will enjoy faith-inspiring paintings, and lunch on your own at Tiffany’s in Topeka.

The cost is $85 per person, payable by cash or check. Register in the church office Monday–Thursday, from 9am–3pm, or at the Info Kiosk on Sunday mornings.

KING’S BRASS COMING TO CMC:

Join us NEXT Sunday, August 2, at 9:30am for a special worship service featuring Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass.

Experience an inspiring morning of worship, praise, and uplifting music that will encourage your faith and bless your heart. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to share in this memorable service.

There will even be a special opportunity for children to interact with the band members during the children’s message. A special love offering will be received to support the ministry of the King’s Brass.

JOIN THE FINAL SUMMER “DROP-IN” CHOIR

The summer choir will sing one more Sunday on August 16. Rehearsal will be held that morning before the service at 8:45am.

Everyone is welcome! Join us and bring friends, family, and community members who may not normally participate.

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

As we prepare our hearts to celebrate the sacrament of communion NEXT Sunday, August 2, remember the importance of your life to God.

It was costly for Him to bring salvation and establish a relationship with you. He wants us to respond—not with perfection, but with a humble heart that inspires us to know Him more.

Consider asking His forgiveness. Rejoice in His boundless love.

“I am not my own but belong, both body and soul, to my Lord Jesus Christ.”

NEW CONSISTORY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

The following officers were selected at the Full Consistory meeting on Tuesday, July 21:

Lead Elders: Vice President—Vern Jurgens; Treasurer—Mike Smeenge; Clerk—Larry Genzink; At-Large—Emily Young
C2 Elders: Chairperson—Karen Ophoff
Deacons: Chairperson—Tam Velderman; Vice Chairperson—Debi Zahn

We thank God for their willingness to serve in these positions.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SIMULCAST

he Global Leadership Summit will be simulcast in CMC’s Chapel.

What if leadership could look different?
What if it were not just about titles or achievements, but about service, vision, and the courage to act?

Register at http://www.globalleadership.org. For additional information about the speakers, visit the Event Center.

UPPERROOM WORSHIP NIGHT

Join us for a warm and moving night of worship at UpperRoom on Thursday, July 30, at 7pm in CMC’s sanctuary.

We created this relaxed monthly gathering with young adults in mind, though everyone—including high school students—is welcome to pull up a chair and join us!

It is an additional opportunity to gather, enjoy contemporary worship, and build deeper community alongside our regular Sunday morning family traditions.

LEAD PASTOR SEARCH TEAM

As the Lead Pastor Search Team evaluates, screens, and interviews candidates, please continue to pray for God’s blessing and the Spirit’s leading throughout the search process.