CGS Weekly: June 21, 2020
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Join us for worship
this Sunday, June 21,
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
. (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.
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A Night of Lament for Racial Justice
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Join The Gospel Coalition for a national time of prayer and lamentation regarding racial unrest
tomorrow (June 20)
from
7:00-8:00pm
. The Gospel Coalition will be broadcasting this event on their website, YouTube Live, Instagram Live, Facebook Live, and Periscope. You may read more about this event, including access/viewing info,
here
.
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Congrats to the College Class of 2020!
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Congratulations to the following CGS family members who graduated from college this spring:
- Carissa Cauthen (Liberty University)
- Tyler Chery (Duke)
- Mason Harris (Furman University)
- Adrienne Hawkes (Duke)
- Hannah Humayun (Duke)
- Joanna Jones (Lees-McRae College)
- Abigail Lloyd (UNC-Chapel Hill)
- Thomas Olson (Elon University)
- Bekah Otten (University of Nebraska)
- Annalise Patete (UNC)
- Mary Gates Pierce (UNC-Chapel Hill)
- Paul Rennard (UNC)
- Kelsey Smith (UNC-Chapel Hill)
- Jack Wixtrom (UNC)
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Biblical Justice Webinar Coming Soon!
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Biblical Justice—What does it look like? How can it happen? Our elder Aaron McKethan and our RUF pastor (UNC/Chapel Hill) Simon Stokes will lead a four-week series on Biblical Justice. The webinar will be held on
four consecutive Wednesday evenings
from
8:00-9:00pm starting on July 1
. More information coming next week!
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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources
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We have added a new page to 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 new page
here
and bookmark it for ongoing reference. We will continue to add additional resources to this page.
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CGS Coloring Contest: Round 3
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Don't forget that Round 3 of the CGS Coloring Contest 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
. This is open to all ages, and we will have age-appropriate prizes in four different categories!
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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 24, 4:30-6:00pm
- High School Boys: Scott and Heather Kelly’s House, Tuesday, June 23, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Girls: Chris and Jenny Garrett’s House, Thursday, June 25, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Boys: Stephen and Bettina Eckel’s House, Thursday, June 25, 4:30-6:00pm
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Durham Rescue Mission Meal This Weekend
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This Sunday,
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. We still have some open slots for this weekend's meal. If you would like to help, 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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Virtual VBS Activity Box Delivery Next Weekend
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For those families who registered for a Virtual VBS activity box, our Youth “Hype Team” will be delivering them the afternoon of
Sunday, June 28
. Even if you did not register for an activity box, you will still be able to access videos and lessons
here
during VBS week.
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Shepherd Seniors Movie Group Discussion
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Our Shepherd Seniors will be having their movie group discussion via Zoom on
Thursday, June 25
from
2:30-3:15pm
. 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 9 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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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CHRIST THE KING PCA
Christ the King PCA in Raleigh is hiring a part-time Director of Communications. This is a 25 hours per week position. You may view job description and additional details
here
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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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