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Current trends show that church attendance is declining in America. Here in our city, the numbers show that there are 700,000 people in our area who do not have a church home. Yet these unchurched people are more likely to show up for Christmas and Easter…sometimes...
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Show compassion this Christmas
Guest post by Brad Bogue, Senior Director of Family Ministry This month, elementary Sunday school is looking deeply at compassion, caring enough to do something about someone else’s need. Compassion starts not within us, but from the very heart of God. God lovingly...
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Fear Not: Move to the Manger
As we enter the Advent season, our teaching pastors will take a look at the fear that each of the biblical characters had to move through on their way to the manger. Can you imagine the fear of public opinion facing Joseph? The fear of limitations Mary must have felt?...
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Giving Tuesday
In a society filled with “getting” as Christmas ads fill our inboxes and airwaves, it is nice to see the rise of “Giving Tuesday” encouraging us to think of others and give to charitable causes. As we approach Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to see your gift to...
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Commit: Growing Together Through Community
For 17-year-old Anna Kate Nearn, both participating and serving in our Christ Church Student Ministry are important tools in helping her grow in her Christian walk. “I go to youth group to be in community with my D-Group, with all of high school, and I go help with...
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Advance: Connecting Through Giving
Everything we have belongs to God. For Christ Church Finance Chair Harry Johnson III, this principle was modeled for him at an early age by his parents, who were among the 600 Christ Church charter members. “I can remember as an elementary schooler making an annual...
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Equip: Just Showing Up Is Enough
Lee Still never could have known how a game of basketball 12 years ago would turn into more than a decade of serving East High students. His plan was simply to hang out with guys during their free time at the FCA/East High Football Camp. Yet he saw something amazing...
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Rejoice: A Lifestyle of Worship
When we think of worship, music and singing are often the form this takes. As adults, we can become intimidated to give ourselves fully to rejoicing, but for 3-year-old Silas Bogue, there is no shame to express his praise in singing with great joy. Silas, the son of...
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I Serve: Matthew Crosby
For Matthew Crosby, serving as a D-Group leader is one way to give back to those who invested their time in his life and helped him grow in his faith. It also allows him to model serving for his 15-year-old son, Will. Matthew currently leads the 11th grade guys...
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Renovation update
The blue fencing around the Sanctuary lets our entire community know that there are changes happening on our campus, particularly our Sanctuary. The cover photo for this month’s bulletin (taken by Trustees member Bill Crosby) gives you a sneak peek inside. We know...
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Christ Church, CMDS partner for Christ Feeds/fund school in Sudan
Christ Church and CMDS are partnering together for a unique project. In addition to hosting a Christ Feeds food packaging event on September 30, we have the opportunity to help with funding to start the first functioning high school in Yida Refugee Camp in South...
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Who does God say I AM?
Guest Post by Laura Greenwell, Director of Women’s Ministry & Hospitality The fourth annual Christ Church Women’s Retreat was August 24 & 25, and once again, I was amazed at all God had in store for us! This year’s theme was I AM, and our verse was Romans...
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Growing in faith by praying for others
The Bible emphasizes the importance of prayer as we seek to grow closer to God. The Christ Church Prayer Ministry offers numerous ways for people to grow in their faith by praying for others. One of these opportunities is by serving as a prayer intercessor....
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Find connection & community on Wednesday nights
Guest post by Rev. Scott Lees Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff When you think about your journey with Jesus, what has made the greatest impact on your life? My guess is a friendship with someone else passionately following after Jesus. Relationships are key to...
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A passion for serving
Christ Church students wrapped up a busy summer full of Bible studies, fun activities and service. Each week, approximately 30 middle and high school students served rising K-6th graders at Project Transformation in three areas: one-to-one reading, art and sports. In...
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Journeying together to teach children about Jesus
Guest post by Brad Bogue, Director of Family Ministries Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts....
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You can make a difference in urban education
Did you know? Memphis has the fourth poorest school system in the country. Two-thirds of students in Memphis are not proficient in reading. A student who does not read at grade level by the 4th grade is four times less likely to graduate from high school. 50 percent...
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Children with big hearts set big goal
Our nursery-age children are encouraged to bring their tithes to Sunday school. At the beginning of summer when asked what they thought their goal should be, the children set the bar high: $2,000. Each week, they celebrate by counting and cheering for each other. So...
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Christ Church returns to radio
Guest post by Andrew Grissom Assistant Director Christ Church Global/Volunteer Engagement Coordinator “I’m Maxie Dunnam, and these are my perceptions” is a phrase known by many both inside and outside the walls of Christ Church. Maxie’s inspirational radio messages...
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Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan youth tour coming to Christ Church
The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is coming to Memphis and Christ Church this summer to entertain the Jewish community as well as the broader Memphis community. On July 24 and 25, the Scouts will present four public performances across Memphis during their visit,...
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A wonderful ‘quilt’ God has knitted together
If you stop by the EMC on Fridays this summer, you will hear sounds of joy and praise from Summer Club participants. Sponsored by Joy Life 901, which is a collaboration of ministries in the Mid-South through our Special Needs Ministry, Summer Club includes a...
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Being the church wherever you are
A 33-member team from Christ Church recently returned from serving with YUGO Ministries in Ensenada, Mexico. This was the 10th year for the team to build houses for families and conduct VBS in the community. “Some people see families living in these poor conditions...
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Transforming lives with a pie in the face
You would have to be a part of our VBS to truly understand our popular “pie in the face” game. “Ms. Meagan” took one for her team at Project Transformation. Meagan Cloutier grew up at Christ Church, attending VBS every year and also serving as a teen helper during her...
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Opening my eyes to change my heart
By Rachel Brannen, Christ Church Summer Resident I served on Service Over Self’s summer staff in 2015, and it was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was hard work at times and some days were insanely hot on those roofs, but it was all worth it...
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