CGS Weekly: June 14, 2020
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Join us for worship
this Sunday, June 14,
via our virtual worship service broadcast! We will post the link to the service
here
at
8:00am
on Sunday. In addition, we will post the link to the CGS
Facebook page
, and send it out via email. You may view a copy of the bulletin for this week's virtual service
here
. We have Kids' Notes available as well, which you can access
here
. As a reminder, you may give to CGS online
here
. You may also mail a check to the church (3741 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707) if you prefer.
We will also include a
Sermon Discussion Guide
in Sunday morning's email with worship service link. These questions are for both individuals and community groups.
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Resources on Faithful Justice
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InterVarsity Press is offering a
free e-book
by an author of color
through 11:59pm CT tonight (June 12)
. They are still paying full royalties to the authors of these books. View available titles and instructions to download the free copy of your choice
here
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Additional Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources
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If would like to explore more on the background and context for the racial unrest we have been facing as a country, here are some additional resources to consider:
- Warner Brothers is streaming the amazing movie Just Mercy for free all of June. Watch this as a family and talk about it together. Available on Amazon Prime.
- Paramount Pictures is offering free streaming of the movie Selma during June as well. Also available on Amazon Prime.
- Read the book Dear White Christian by Aaron Layton.
- Our friend Dr. Irwin Ince encourages us to read the PCA study paper on Racism and Racial Reconciliation. Go to PCABookstore.com and search for “Pursuit of Gospel Unity."
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Alms Offering for Durham Rescue Mission
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This weekend
for our Alms Offering we are standing in partnership with the Durham Rescue Mission as they daily house and serve over 450 men, women, and children in Christ’s name who are experiencing homelessness. They have ongoing financial needs to help with food, shelter, and Biblical training of their clients. This Spring they are welcoming a new Women’s ministry director, Carla Peake, who started several years ago as a client and now has matured and grown to lead the entire women’s ministry. Please consider supporting the work of the Durham Rescue Mission through a gift. You may give online
here
(be sure and select "Durham Rescue Mission" from the Funds drop-down menu), or mail a check to the church. Be sure and indicate "Durham Rescue Mission" on the memo line.
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Honoring Our College Graduates Next Week
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We will be publishing the names of our 2020 college graduates in next Friday's CGS Weekly. If you are either 1) a new college graduate who made CGS your church home during your time at a local university or 2) the parent of a new college graduate, please
email Liz Stoioff
ASAP so we can be sure to include you!
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Pastor Chuck Coloring Contest Winners
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Congrats to the following winners for Round 2 of the CGS Coloring Contest featuring Pastor Chuck:
Ages 2-5:
Libby Schwark
Ages 6-8:
Noah Briscoe
Ages 9-11:
Russell Herring
Age 12+:
Penny Mayes & Sara McClure
Honorable Mentions
Most Abstract:
Cameron Busbee
Most Realistic:
Dail White
Biggest Glow Up:
Hannah Grace Jacob
You may view photos of the winning submissions
here
. Thanks to everyone who participated! Don't forget that Round 3 is now underway. Head
here
to download the coloring page of Pastor Mark. Color away, then take a picture of your completed creation and
email to Amelia Cassar
by June 30
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College Bible Study on Wednesday Nights
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All current college students and rising freshmen are invited to an outdoor College Bible Study on
Wednesdays
from
8:00-9:30pm
. We will gather outdoors at JT Hoover’s house for fellowship, desserts, and discussion!
Contact JT Hoover
with questions!
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Youth Outdoor Bible Studies
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Our Summer Youth Outdoor Bible Studies continue this week! Times and locations are below:
- High School Girls: Chuck and Diane Jacob’s House, Wednesday, June 17, 4:30-6:00pm
- High School Boys: Scott and Heather Kelly’s House, Tuesday, June 16, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Girls: Chris and Jenny Garrett’s House, Thursday, June 18, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Boys: Stephen and Bettina Eckel’s House, Thursday, June 18, 4:30-6:00pm
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June Meal at Durham Rescue Mission
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On
June 21
, CGS will provide lunch at the Durham Rescue Mission (DRM) men’s campus. Since CGS didn’t get to provide the meal in the usual way for two months, we are planning this additional summer meal. If you would like to help with this month’s meal by providing food or going to serve the meal, please sign up
here
. You may drop off dishes in the main kitchen from
9:30-10:45am
on
June 21
. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
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Read Through the Bible Roundtable
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Join us for an informal “Read Through the Bible Roundtable” discussion via Zoom on
Thursday, June 18
from
2:30-3:30pm
. You may access the Zoom meeting
here
. If you have any questions, please
email Bruce Wells
.
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Women's Discussion on Ecclesiastes
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All CGS women are invited to discuss Ecclesiastes together via Zoom on
Monday nights
from
8:00-9:00pm.
We will be discussing Chapter 8 this coming Monday. You may join the Zoom meeting
here
.
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Don't forget to follow CGS on Instagram via
@CGSDurham
. We would love for you to share your home worship photos with us so we can re-share with our church family. You may either DM your photos or post on your Instagram story and tag us!
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Men's Bible Study Meeting Virtually
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Our Friday morning Men's Bible Study is meeting virtually via Zoom for the foreseeable future at
7:00am
each Friday
. They are studying Acts right now. If anyone who is not currently involved with the Men's Bible Study wants more information, they can email
Joseph Scanlon
or
Norman Acker
.
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Children's Ministry Reminders
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Parents of kids 5th grade & younger: As a reminder, we are providing resources for you to shepherd your youngest family members at home. You can check them out
here
. We would love for you to follow us on Instagram at @CGSKids for more content! If you would like to receive parent emails,
contact Abigail Grebe
.
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Head to our
website
to learn more about how you can serve your CGS neighbors through
physical needs
like grocery shopping for the medically vulnerable, or through lifting up your church family in
prayer
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
goes to Dave Kiefer as he mourns the June 9 death of his mother.
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CGS SCHEDULE CHANGES
As a reminder, you may view ongoing CGS schedule changes
here
. In case you missed any previous church-wide emails with COVID-19 updates, you may view them all
here
.
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CGS WORSHIP PLAYLIST
Thanks to Matt McClure, we now have a CGS worship playlist featuring over eight hours of music. You can access the playlist on
Spotify
and
Apple Music
.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
If you would like to join a Community Group,
email us
and we will help you get plugged in!
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