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Joy and Sorrow with Asian American Christians
For decades, Asian and Asian American brothers and sisters in the faith have richly blessed Christ Church through ministry and fellowship together. Our ministry across the street and around the world has led to many moments of rejoicing together (Romans 12:15). We...
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Celebrating God’s work in 2020
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 Often, we think of this verse in terms of our personal lives or of those we love. Yet, what if we consider this verse in terms...
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Remembering our story: Celebrating 65 years of Christ Church
Guest post by Rev. Dr. Chris Carter, Christ Church Pastor “And you shall remember the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 8:18) “And you shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there by His mighty hand and by His...
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A Tuesday at Christ Church
Post written by Senior Communications Director Jo Ellen Druelinger Even in this crazy year, God is doing great things among us -– and while most don’t get to see all that happens on a regular Tuesday at Christ Church, it is often way more than we know. Such was the...
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Hope in the holidays for those who grieve
Guest post by Rev. Dr. Jacky Gatliff, Associate Pastor, Care Ministries For those who are grieving and those who love them: The holiday season is filled with so many activities and expectations and is arriving during a most unusual time. This year, we are all living...
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Celebrating 99 years with ‘Super Nana’ Irma Roberts
Something about sharing a birthday with someone provides an instant connection. Christ Church Women’s Ministry Director Laura Greenwell and Irma Roberts have that connection, and while the pandemic changed their plans for celebrating this year, it didn’t stop them....
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Why do we sing?
Guest post by Nina McCarver, Director of Elementary Music God gave us an amazing gift when He gave us music. Music has the ability to express what our hearts are longing to say. In Job 38:6-7 God tells Job that He set the earth's foundations and put its cornerstone in...
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Adventures with purpose
Two Christ Church staff members are about to head out on adventurous journeys to support those close to their hearts. Rev. Ken Stewart, Assistant Director of Care Ministries, will hike 60 miles in the mountains to raise support for his brothers and sisters in Christ...
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Get to know Helen Caldwell, Site Director for YMCA Virtual Learning Site at Christ Church
We’d like to introduce you to Ms. Helen Caldwell, Site Director for the YMCA Virtual Learning Site at Christ Church. Although not born in Memphis, Caldwell considers Memphis home. Her family moved to town when she was 2 years old, and she stayed in town until she...
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Christ Church children show appreciation to frontline workers with homemade gifts
Earlier this year before the pandemic, our Children’s Ministry sponsored a Play-Doh Drive for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Le Bonheur goes through numerous containers of Play-Doh each week for play, therapy and education. Collecting Play-Doh is a meaningful and...
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Have you considered serving with our media team?
Guest post by Don Alsup, Technical Media Engineer When I was a college student, I studied film history. One of the most interesting facts I learned in class occurred during the implementation of the Hays Code in 1934. The unregulated film industry in the United States...
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2020: Creatively sharing the Good News
As we reach the end of the first half of the year, we asked our ministry leaders to share how they’ve seen God at work at Christ Church—particularly during the last three months since we’ve not been able to meet in person. You will see that our staff remains creative...
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Happy 65th Birthday, Christ Church
Christ Church is 65! It all began on June 26, 1955 when 600 charter members showed up for Sunday worship in a movie theatre just down the street near Poplar and Highland. It was reported to be the largest charter membership in the history of Methodism. Still located...
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Stay connected to your community
Guest post by Douglas Turner, Coordinator of Group Life As we all begin to think about returning to on-site worship, there are many things the church continues to work through. With all the discussions, prayers and reflections on what is best for our church family, I...
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What’s happening in Student Ministry this summer?
Guest post by Mackay Lee, Director, Student Ministries/Middle School And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) While Student Ministry programming is going to look different...
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Representing Christ while we wait
Guest post by Rev. Scott Lees, Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff As I write, my heart is heavy. This week world-renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias passed away from a battle with sarcoma. Ravi had a personal impact on my life and ministry. When I was a...
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What’s new in Children’s Ministry?
Guest post by Brad Bogue, Senior Director of Family MinistryChrist Church’s Children’s Ministry may not be meeting in person during this time of physical distancing, but ministry has definitely not stopped! In fact, some of our biggest challenges lay ahead as we...
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The promised land of on-site worship
Guest post by Rev. Scott Lees, Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff Over the last month our family has started to read through the Jesus Storybook Bible once again. The boys climb up in bed, we read one or two of the chronological stories and then discuss a couple...
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Get to know Don Alsup, Technical Media Engineer
We’re excited to welcome Don Alsup to the Christ Church staff as Technical Media Engineer. Don came on staff just days before the pandemic’s ‘Safer at Home’ order, and there is no doubt about God’s timing in his addition to the staff. Don prepares for and produces...
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The view from my window
Guest post by Laura Greenwell, Director of Women’s Ministry & Hospitality During this quarantine time, I have spent many quiet mornings gazing out my window. It’s my place to come with a cup of coffee to start the day. I pray, read, listen and watch. While God has...
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Don’t forget to MIND
Guest post by Rev. Dr. Jacky Gatliff, Care Ministries Director, and member Michael Drake Apart but together, we have entered new territories as we struggle to manage our lives during these unpredictable days. We have learned to socially distance ourselves from...
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Lessons from the wilderness while we shelter in place
Guest post by Rev. Scott Lees, Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff Kristen and I recently shared with our sons Harrison and Graham that our world is experiencing unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19. With Kristen’s large extended family in Long Island, New...
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Memphis Joy Prom hosts house party
Guest post by Ashley Parks, Director of Special NeedsWe made lemonade! That’s right! Memphis Joy Prom made lemonade out of lemons. Sometimes life gives you lemons, but we made something sweet instead. The Memphis Joy Prom team said it was not an option to cancel...
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Climbing out of isolation
Quarantine provides for a unique time of bonding for mother & son while building a climbing wallGuest post by Christ Church member Dawn Hawkins WeaverMy 20-year-old son Carter is a route setter at High Point Climbing and Fitness. At first, he thought he would be...
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