(Updated February 13)
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CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN LIFE ISSUES (CCLI) MEETS WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS IN THE CHAPEL, 10:50- 11:50am. SUNDAY, February 15: “How to Protect Yourself: Understanding Scams, Fraud, and Phishing” presented by Detective Corydon Ray from the Grand Rapids Police Department. The full line-up of speakers can be found at the Discipleship Kiosk. Each week we host a new speaker focusing on current and relevant faith and justice issues affecting our community, nation, and world!
SUNDAY MORNING SUNDAY SCHOOL: Middle and high schoolers, head to the classrooms in the youth wing immediately following worship where your teachers will be waiting for you.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP—NEW TIME: As an experiment, youth group will meet every Sunday from noon to 1pm in the youth center. Come for food, a raffle & game, & then a message.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Middle schoolers, find your leaders on Wednesdays at 6pm in the youth center. It will be a time of learning and also some fun activities.
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18, marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a six-week period dedicated to reflection, prayer, and fasting, leading to Resurrection Sunday/Easter. A service will be held at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. There will be no Wednesday night supper or classes
ENCOMPASS KIDS’ THANK-YOU BRUNCH: Come to CMC’s Gathering Place on Sunday, February 22, following worship for a time of celebration and sharing the exciting things that God is doing through your support. All are welcome!
NEW–BREAKFAST & BIBLE: High schoolers, come to the CMC Gathering Place (use Entrance D) from 6:15- 7:15am on Tuesdays, March 10 and April 14, for breakfast and Bible study together. Invite your friends.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP AT CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH—Save the date! Come on Wednesday evenings, March 4, 11, 18, and 25, to learn more about becoming a member of our church family on Sunday, April 19. For more details, contact Lynn White (lynnw@christmemorial.org).
PICTORIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY: We hope you are enjoying the new pictorial directory. With additions or corrections, please contact Bri (brid@christmemorial.org). Please note that our online directory (Instant Church Directory) will be our most up-to-date version so if you do not have access to that, please contact Bri.
THE CHOSEN – SEASON 4, WEEKLY WATCH PARTY: Meeting on Wednesdays, March 4 – May 6, from 6-7:30pm in Room 166. Season 4 highlights the high-stakes culmination of Jesus’s ministry, focusing on themes of clashing kingdoms, betrayal, and escalating opposition. The season covers major biblical events and is described as the most intense yet, leading to Holy Week and covering themes of grief, spiritual struggle, and the weight Jesus carries. Please sign up at the Discipleship Kiosk
THUMBS (THURSDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY) is a gathering for men who want to explore Scripture together. Meeting weekly on Thursdays, 7:07-8:27am, in the Green Room (just inside Entrance D). Currently the group is studying 2 Corinthians. In March the group will begin a study of Colossians and Philemon. To learn more or to sign up, contact Stephen at 513-289 -5295 (phone or text) or email SEMcarthy@aol.com or Lori.
SNACK DONATIONS NEEDED: Please consider donating prepackaged snacks or baked goods to our free family Movie Night on Wednesday, April 8. Donations can be dropped off at the church office by April 8.
NEXT FREE NON-CERTIFIED HEARTSAVER CLASSES: When you, your neighbor, or a family member experience a sudden cardiac arrest, by learning CPR you can improve their chances of survival. CMC is offering a 90-minute class where you will learn hands -only adults, child, and infant CPR; how to use an AED; and how to relieve choking. Class Options: Wednesday, March 25, chapel, 6-7:30pm; Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30pm, Room 168; Tuesday, May 19, 10-11:30am, Room 167. Register at the Care Kiosk or contact Doris (dorisvk@christmemorial.org).
HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS TRIP: Join others on this trip to hear the Gaither Vocal Band in Shipshewana on Thursday, June 4, 2pm. Cost: $139 (includes buffet dinner at the Blue Gate). Find flyers at the Info Center. Register there or in the church office. Seats are limited—first come, first served.
JOIN THE VBS DREAM TEAM!: Join us for Vacation Bible School June 22–26, 9am–Noon, serving kids ages 4 through 5th grade! Help with games, crafts, snacks, music, or classroom support. Our goal is to reach 100+ kids and we will need 40 volunteers. It’s a fun way to serve and live into our mission of reaching out to all in Jesus’ name!
Sign up by contacting Rachel B. at rachelb@christmemorial.org. eNEWS: Get inspired and stay connected to the life of CMC by signing up for our weekly eNews that is sent via e-mail every Friday at 7am. In the e-mail there are links for the Sunday bulletin, weekly announcements, and more. The sign-up link is at the bottom of our website.
MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERING: All are invited THIS Thursday, February 19, to the chapel at 6:30pm. Michael Edmondson will be leading with the theme “How do I pray for myself when the world is such a mess?” Come join us for a time of praying for each other, Christ Memorial Church, our city, and our nation.
GUYS NIGHT OUT: The next outing will be at Saugatuck Brewing on Thursday, February 26, from 6-8pm. Come for great food and conversation! These events are a great way to get to know other men at CMC. You are encouraged to bring friends and neighbors with you as well. Contact Doug Finn, Paul VandeBunte, John Boockmeier, or Brad Laninga to RSVP!!
YOU CAN STILL BE PART OF THE LIFE OF PETER: LEARNING TO BE LIKE JESUS—Meeting on Wednesdays through March 18, 6-7:30pm, in Room 162-163. Led by Deb Skirnski and Pastor Judy Nelson, there will be opportunities to engage God’s Word deeply, listen, ask questions, pray for each other, and share our Christian walk. If you are looking for a Bible Study that is simple yet meaningful, this is for you!
JOB, PSALMS, PROVERBS, ECCLESIASTES, SONG OF SOLOMON, AND LAMENTATIONS are all covered in the upcoming Immerse Poets Discussion Groups. Supplemented by Bible Project videos, the Wednesday Night Discussion Group will meet from 5:45-6:45pm, February 25 – April 22. Can’t do Wednesday nights? Join the Tuesday morning Immerse Discussion Group that will meet from 10-11am, March 3 – April 21. So that there is a book available for you, sign up in advance at the Discipleship Kiosk.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: How will you carry the good news of the gospel into your neighborhood? In this 3-session, interactive workshop led by guest teacher Pastor Amy Schenkel, we’ll learn how to take mini-action steps to reach out to our neighbors in Jesus’ name. Meeting on Sundays, March 8, 15, and 22, from 10:45-11:45am (Room 162- 163). Advance sign-up by March 1 is needed for this class. Sign up at the Discipleship Kiosk or by contacting Lori.