The latest news & announcements
HARVEST PARTY
Wednesday, October 28, we will be having our annual Harvest Party from 5:00–7:30pm. We need YOU to help make this night a success. Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more details on different ways you can serve.
Contact RachelBUSY BAGS
Do you have a little one with you today? Busy Bags are available in the back of the sanctuary! Grab a bag for your child to enjoy during worship. Please return bags following the service.
OUR ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES HAVE STARTED – BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN!
Stop by the Adult Discipleship Kiosk for information on all of our opportunities to study and connect with others. Interested in God Incidents, Body & Soul, The Chosen, or any of our Women’s Ministry offerings? You can just show up!
Contact LoriWE’RE NOT JUST A CHURCH
We’re a family, and we’d love to connect with you! Fill out a Connection Card to say hello, ask about ministries, or share a prayer request. Cards can be found in the pews. It’s quick, easy, and helps us serve you better.
NEW GATHERING SPACE AFTER WORSHIP
For the next four weeks, we will have a new gathering space set up in the Mixing Area between Entrances C and D for those who typically gather following worship in the Gathering Place. This is to accommodate the “From Fragmented to Flourishing” class that will be meeting in the Gathering Place during that time. We hope you will enjoy this new temporary space!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WEEKLY SUPPER BEGINS AT 5PM IN THE GATHERING PLACE
This Wednesday’s menu: grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup.
NEXT CMC PRAYER GATHERING
Thursday, October 8, 6:30–7:15pm, in the chapel. Theme: Praying for children, young adults, teens, and adult children. Let's join together in prayer before God's throne. All are welcome!
SPORTING CLAY SHOOT
Get ready for a morning of outdoor fun and fellowship! Join us on Saturday, October 17, at 8:30am at Blendon Pines Gun Club. Please visit the Event Center to sign up and grab more details about the morning.
Contact JillWHIMSY ART WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 25, from 3:00–5:00pm. Not crafty? That’s okay! Lisa Schulist, a local artist, will show us how to make a beautiful piece of Whimsy Art. Visit the Event Center to see an example of what we will be creating, sign up, and find out more details.
Contact JillAROUND-THE-CLOCK PRAYER FOR ENCOMPASSKIDS
CMC has another opportunity to pray around the clock—this time for our South Africa global mission partner encompassKids on Thursday, October 15, midnight to midnight, in 15-minute slots (96 slots available), praying from the comforts of your home. Get the QR code for the Sign-Up Genius link at the Prayer Kiosk. A prayer prompt handout with specific requests and photos is also available at the kiosk and via a QR code. The next South Africa mission team leaves October 16 with executive director Andrew Reinstra.
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY?
Hand2Hand is looking for volunteers to help do that! We have opportunities to help pack bags (Thurs. mornings), deliver bags (Wed. mornings), and pick up food from Feeding America and Hand2Hand Central (based on your availability)! Contact Laura Rottschafer (laura.rottschafer@gmail.com) or Cindy Bosman (cindyjbosman@yahoo.com) for more information.
YOU CAN STILL JOIN! GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE DUE TO DEATH? A GRIEFSHARE GROUP
a warm and caring environment, offering you support and encouragement as you journey through your grief. Our GriefShare group meets weekly on Mondays through December 7 (6:30–8:30pm/Room 169). GriefShare brochures are available at the Care and Discipleship Kiosks. You can just show up!
Contact LoriNEW MEMBERS CLASS
Plans are being made for a new members class to be held this fall. Tentative dates are Tuesday evenings, October 27 and November 3 and 10. If you have an interest in exploring what membership at CMC might look like, please contact Lynn White (lynnw@christmemorial.org or 616-796-3362) or sign up at the Event Center.
KIDS HOPE MENTORS
Do you want to do something that matters this fall? A child at Holland West, our neighborhood school, could benefit from having one consistent, caring adult in their life. Kids Hope mentors make a difference. One child. One hour a week.
Contact CarrieCARE AND REPAIR TEAM
Did you know that members of CMC’s Care and Repair Team stand ready to assist you with minor household repairs?
Contact Doris