Recently, our 3rd – 5th grade kids experienced the challenges of teamwork and the challenges of following Christ. Kids experienced climbing walls, ziplines and a ropes course. Playing “Smugglers” was also a big hit during this weekend retreat. Our kids realized the new identity, the new inheritance and the new life we find in Christ. Mark [...]
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Guest post by CUMC staff member Laura Greenwell, Assistant to Executive Pastor Scott Lees What happens when you get 2500 people representing 49 states and 30 countries, all who are passionate about Christ and his children? You have an incredible experience that you will never forget. This is how I feel about attending the Christian [...]
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Guest post written by Cheryl Sarfas, Ministry Assistant in Music & Worship “Senior adults ministering to senior adults” is a phrase often heard from music director Perry Redfearn when asked about the First Generation Singers, a senior adult choir based at Christ United Methodist Church. The group of approximately 30 members integrates CUMC congregants and [...]
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“Container is here!” That’s the word Christ Church received this week from our partner Mercy Ministries International (MMI) in Chainda, Zambia. “The container” began its journey to Zambia on November 3, 2012 when more than 900 individuals gathered at Christ Church to help pack 286,500 fortified rice meals. These meals will feed 350+ orphans and [...]
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Mark 3:13-20; Acts 2:42-27 These passages find Jesus teaching the disciples to be His body through community. Care is not simply about hospital visiting and prayer, it’s about doing life together, going deeper and living out Jesus’ teaching together. John Wesley talked about three levels of church organization: Congregation Classes Bands (small groups) We experience [...]
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For families with special needs children, worshiping together is often a challenge because the church does not offer anything for their child. Christ Church is working to change that. Our Special Needs Ministry offers a weekly Sunday school class and activities throughout the year for special needs children and their families. In addition to providing [...]
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