CGS Weekly: August 23, 2020 |
|
Join us for worship this Sunday, August 23, via our virtual worship service broadcast! We will post the link to the service here at 8:00am on Sunday.
Important note: This Sunday's sermon is on Genesis 33:18-35:1, which pertains to the the rape of Dinah, daughter of Jacob & Leah. We wanted to make parents aware of this in advance, so that each family can decide whether or not you will want your children to watch this Sunday's sermon. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Jordan.
We will also post the worship service link to the CGS Facebook page, and send it out via email on Sunday. As a reminder, you may give to CGS online here. (If you have questions, you may reference this online giving tutorial 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.
|
|
Our teachers are facing a huge challenge this Fall! Join a small group of CGS folk in supporting one of them! Anyone can participate. We encourage Community Groups to form a team together. These groups are:
-
Short-Term—The commitment lasts only through December
-
Simple—Every week you will receive an email from your team leader sharing how you can pray for your teacher
-
No formal meetings —Unless your team wants to gather periodically – you decide!
-
Focus on Prayer—However, if you or your team wants to help the teacher with cards, gifts or other means, that is okay
Please click here to sign up for a team. You will find one place to sign up if you are a teacher desiring support. A second place is for anyone who desires to join a team. You can request to support a particular teacher or we will place you on a team. If your Community Group wants to pray for a teacher, have one person sign up for the team.
|
|
Parent-Teacher Webinar Replay |
|
If you missed the Parent-Teacher Conversations webinar this week (or want to listen again), you may click here for a replay. When prompted, please enter password Ny4CML*t. |
|
Last Call for Drive-In Service Feedback |
|
If you attended the drive-in service or watched the livestream two weeks ago, we would greatly appreciate your feedback to assist us with planning future drive-in services. Please click here TODAY to fill out a survey regarding various aspects of the drive-in service and livestream experience.
|
|
Bi-Weekly Zoom Support Meeting for Young Moms |
|
Starting in September (dates & time TBD), Diane Jacob and friends will be facilitating a bi-weekly Zoom support group for parents of nursery and pre-school children. |
|
Calling All Expecting Parents! |
|
We have a bit of an odd request for you, but these are odd times SO…If you are expecting a little one in the next nine months, could you let us know? Since we aren’t “bumping” into one another much these days, the nursery team would love to know if you are expecting so we can better pray for you and for your little(s), and better support you as you navigate through your pregnancy. Don’t worry though, discretion is our middle name, so just email RiLee Robeson & mum’s the word!
|
|
Our Women’s Bible Study that has traditionally met on Wednesdays at the church has switched to an online format for the fall semester. Click here for more info and to register.
|
|
Partner with International Students at Duke |
|
This year our partnership opportunities look a little different, but international students are here and ministry is happening. Check out how to be a virtual conversation partner, iFriend, or prayer warrior for International Students, Inc. at Duke.
|
|
CGS Coloring Contest: Round Four |
|
Round Four of the CGS Coloring Contest is underway! Click here to download the CGS Coloring Page of JT & Carissa! Take a picture of your completed creation and email to Amelia Cassar by September 1. This is open to all ages! We will award age-appropriate prizes in the following categories: Ages 2-5, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Middle School, High School, Age 18+. We can’t wait to see what you create! Entries will be judged by effort, skill, and creativity.
|
|
Shepherd Seniors Movie Group Discussion |
|
CGS Shepherd Seniors are having their movie group discussion via Zoom on Thursday, August 27 from 2:30-3:15pm. You may access the Zoom meeting here. If you have any questions, please email Bruce Wells.
|
|
Biblical Justice Next Steps |
|
As we brainstorm practical next steps to pursue biblical justice in the larger Durham community, we want to give you the opportunity to be involved! We have identified Family Advocacy, Food Vulnerability, and Familiar Relationships as our three focus areas. To learn more about each of these areas, click here.
We are still in the process of ironing out all the details, but if you are interested in learning more about any of these focus areas, you can fill out the contact forms we’ve linked on the website. Note that signing up doesn’t indicate a specific commitment, but simply a request for additional info as it becomes available.
|
|
Global Outreach Spotlight |
|
Meet: Brian & Kim Burchell
In 1999 Brian and Kim moved to Singapore, where they worked with Church Resource Ministries (CRM), encouraging and training churches in missions theology and effective outreach strategy.
In 2004 Brian and Kim transitioned to working with The JESUS Film Project. Brian's experience in Asia led to his oversight of Jesus film production in Southeast Asia, including a film for reaching women, “Magdalena,” in four languages. Currently Brian serves as the Director for Human Resources with the JESUS Film Project.
Pray: Praise for the launch on ten digital social media campaigns in eight SE Asian countries. These campaigns were successful not only in reaching thousands of SE Asians, but also in developing digital maturity among our national staff teams. Over 2 million SE Asians were exposed to the gospel through these May campaigns. Please pray for the ongoing development and future launch of more digital campaigns. In mid September, there will be a training webinar designed to equip safe houses and ministries reaching out to women, especially those hurt by sex trafficking. The Magdalena film will be used as a springboard for heart-level evangelistic conversations. Please pray that this event will bear fruit in the lives of women and multiply throughout Thailand and pray for Kim as she leads in this capacity.
|
|
Men's Bible Study Meeting Virtually |
|
Our Friday morning Men's Bible Study is meeting virtually via Zoom for the foreseeable future at 7:00am each Friday. If anyone who is not currently involved with the Men's Bible Study wants more information, they can email Joseph Scanlon or Norman Acker.
|
|
Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources |
|
We now have a page on our website with recommended resources to explore more on the background and context for the racial unrest we have been facing as a country. You may view this page here and bookmark it for ongoing reference. We will continue to add additional resources to this page.
|
|
Randy Boss, a member at Redeemer PCA in Raleigh, has several job openings at his cleaning company, Boss Services. Their office is located at 2415 Presidential Dr, Suite 111, Durham, 27703. Click on the links below to view details for the following open positions:
Any interested persons should call the office at 919-755-3723 to set up a time to come in to fill out an application and interview.
|
|
IT'S A GIRL!
We rejoice with Taylor & Jillian Bazemore on the birth of their third child, Greta Carlyle Bazemore, on August 8. Big sisters Klara and Emily are excited too.
|
|
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.
|
|
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY REMINDERS
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.
|
|
FOLLOW CGS ON INSTAGRAM
Don't forget to follow CGS on Instagram via @CGSDurham. We would love for you to share your Sunday 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!
|
|
SERVE YOUR CGS NEIGHBORS
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
COMMUNITY GROUPS
If you would like to join a Community Group, email us and we will help you get plugged in!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
