CGS Weekly: June 28, 2020
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Join us for worship
this Sunday, June 28,
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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Our VBS outreach effort is being held this week! If we can donate 100 bags of food to PORCH, a local nonprofit helping families in need, VBS Director Amanda Briscoe will take a pie to the face. If we can donate 150 bags of food, Children’s Ministry Director Amelia Cassar will take a pie to the face.
If we can donate an incredible 200 bags of food… Mark “The Thunder” Whipple will once again take a PIE TO THE FACE, live on Instagram.
Food donations can be dropped off at the CGS office from
9:00am-5:00pm
next week,
June 29-July 2
. Additionally, bags can be given to your VBS supply drop off teams
this Sunday afternoon, June 28
, when you receive your bag drop off at your home. For more details, check out
this video
.
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Foundations of Biblical Justice Webinar
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Meeting
Wednesday evenings, 8:00-9:00pm, July 1-22, 2020
Are you intrigued or confused about calls for justice in our culture? This seminar will explore Biblical foundations of justice and how they can be practically supported on our community. In addition to teaching, it will include small group discussion, resources for more understanding and opportunities to practice justice in our community. To attend, please register
here
. The seminar can be joined via Zoom
here
. You will need to use the password 892579 to enter.
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We are all looking forward to the home delivery of our VBS supplies
this Sunday, June 28
! While all supplies to enjoy and execute your VBS will be in your personalized bag, we unfortunately experienced a delay on some of our VBS t-shirts due to COVID-19. If you are missing any of your shirts, they will be available for pickup at the church office
next Tuesday, June 30
, from
9:00am-12:00pm
. Just pull up to the portico outside the office and pop in to pickup your shirt(s). Thank you for your patience and cooperation! Even if you didn't register for a VBS activity bag, you may still access lessons and videos online at
www.cgsonline.org/virtual-vbs-2020
beginning this Sunday. Also, don't forget to watch our outreach video for PORCH
here
.
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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources
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We have a new 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 new page
here
and bookmark it for ongoing reference. We will continue to add additional resources to this page.
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Last Call for CGS Coloring Contest: Round 3
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There are just a few more days to enter Round 3 of the CGS Coloring Contest. 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 & Diane Jacob’s House, Wednesday, July 1, 4:30-6:00pm
- High School Boys: Scott & Heather Kelly’s House, Tuesday, June 30, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Girls: Chris & Jenny Garrett’s House, Thursday, July 2, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Boys: Stephen & Bettina Eckel’s House, Thursday, July 2, 4:30-6:00pm
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Durham Rescue Mission Alms Update
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Thanks to your generosity, CGS raised $2,480 for the Durham Rescue Mission during the alms offering earlier this month.
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Shepherd Seniors Monthly Fellowship
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Our Shepherd Seniors will be having their monthly fellowship via Zoom on
Thursday, July 2
from
12:00-1:30pm
. 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 10 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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IT'S A GIRL!
Congrats to Michael & Colleen Hieronymus on the birth of their first child, Callie Marie Hieronymus, on June 21.
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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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