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What's happening July 23-29
Discover Your Gifts 1-Day Workshop
Saturday, August 1

"God intends each believer to be a channel of his grace to others. Using our spiritual gifts is one of the primary ways we fulfill this function in God's kingdom." - Discover Your Gifts

Join us for a special 1-day workshop on  Saturday, August 1  from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.  During this time together we will explore our unique spiritual gifts from a Biblical perspective.  There will be instruction from our spiritual gifts coaches and vibrant small group
discussion. We will use the Discover Your Gifts student book to learn together.
Neighborhood Ice Cream Socials

Folks all over Richmond are hosting ice cream socials this summer so you can meet others who live in your community and learn more about the 10:25 Ministry. 10:25 small groups are based on the commandment in Hebrews 10:25 to love one another and meet monthly for dinner and spiritual conversation.

The next gatherings are:
  • Monday, July 27, 6:30-8 PM, Tewell residence near Lauderdale and N. Gayton Rds. Please RSVP to [email protected]
  • Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-8 PM, Sachleben residence in Grey Oaks.
    Please RSVP to [email protected]
  • Saturday, August 1, 2-3:30 PM, Nelms residence, Southside
    Please RSVP to [email protected]
  • Tuesday, August 4, 6:30-8 PM, Crowder residence in Wyndham
    Please RSVP to [email protected]
  • Tuesday, August 4, 6:30-8 PM, Sullivan residence near Gayton & Pump Rds.
    Please RSVP to [email protected]
  • Wednesday, August 5, 6:30-8 PM, Bunting residence in Wyndham
    Please RSVP to [email protected]
You are welcome at any of these gatherings, regardless of where you live. Can't make to these? Check out the map of all our dates & locations!
Reserve your tickets for Faith Night at the Diamond

On Thursday, August 3, we're heading back to cheer on the Richmond Flying Squirrels during Faith Night at the Diamond! We can promise a great game, fellowship, special music, player testimonials, and fireworks. And if you really lucky, you might just get a special visit from Nutzy, just like our pal John did last year (see image). TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Reserve your tickets at CCE Online and then pick them up at the stadium .

Questions? Contact Paulette Schwarting at [email protected]

Garage Student Ministries
Sr. High Youth Group ONLY this Sunday -- 70’s Night! -- 6:30-8:00 PM.

Please keep our middle school mission team in your prayers as they serve the Lord and the people of Washington, DC this week. Be sure to grab a prayer bracelet from the milling area today. Each prayer bracelet bears the name of a missioner as a visible reminder for you to hold that person in special prayer throughout the week.  

Interested in helping lead a small group this fall? Contact Adam to find out more about this amazing ministry at the Garage!
Garden Guild Needs Help
Maintaining attractive and inviting grounds is an important value at Christ Church. A new Garden Guild is forming and you are invited to participate. Please consider volunteering!
  • Upcoming Work Days: Thursdays, July 23 (today) and July 30 at 6:30 PM; and Saturdays, July 25 and August 1 at 8:30 AM.
  • We hope to work at least 90 minutes each date, more if time allows. 
  • Come when you can, no need to commit to every meeting. 
  • All volunteers are welcome!  Please bring gloves, kneeling pads, clippers or any other garden tools you like to use. 
  • The first focus will be cleaning up the Memorial Garden.
Interested in helping? Just show up at one of our upcoming work days. Questions? Contact Shawn Dunham at [email protected]
Sharing Our Faith
Children Sharing God's Love with Others

At Everest VBS last week, the children spent time each day learning about various missions in our community and creating a craft project for its constituents.

Please take a look at the children's beautiful handiwork and learn more about the missions supported. Special thanks to Becky Comstock for leading this Mission & Crafts station at VBS!
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