Join us for worship
this Sunday, May 10,
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 now 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 sermon link. These questions are for both individuals and community groups.
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Scenes from the CGS Youth Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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Our youth had a virtual scavenger hunt this past week. Here's a few highlights from their adventures:
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Register Now for Virtual VBS 2020!
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We are pivoting and bringing you a brand new plan for VBS 2020! This year, from
June 29-July 3
, we will be hosting an at-home VBS. Our theme is “Courageous: Ruth’s Road to Redemption.” Each registered family will get a special kit with take-home t-shirts, craft supplies, devotions, and more! Registration is now open
here
. Please note that because of ordering time constraints,
the deadline to register is this coming Wednesday, May 13
and
you will need to re-register even if you already registered
for the original VBS 2020.
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Our next
Discover CGS Class
for prospective members will meet via Zoom on
Tuesday, May 12
from
7:00-9:00pm
.
Discover CGS
is a great chance to learn more about CGS in a relaxed and informal setting. Attendance at this class does not obligate you to become a member, but it is the first step in the membership process. If you would like to attend Tuesday’s
Discover CGS Class
, please
email Abigail Grebe
.
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Healthcare Professionals Appreciation Lunch
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We are teaming up with Chapel Hill Bible Church, Christ the King, and Triangle Christian Medical & Dental Fellowship to offer our healthcare professionals and their families a free Q-Shack BBQ lunch, drive-thru style, on
Sunday, May 17
from
11:30am-2:00pm
. Church pastors and elders will also be there to offer a brief prayer for you in your work. Our desire is to encourage you in your faithful labors, and this is a small token of our gratitude and partnership. Drive-thru and pick up your lunch at the covered driveway by the church office entrance. Please RSVP for you and your family
here
by Tuesday, May 12
.
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CGS Coloring Contest Deadline May 11
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There's still time to enter the first-ever CGS Coloring Contest, but the
deadline is Monday, May 11
. Download your coloring page
here
, color to your heart's content, then take a picture of your completed creation and
email to Amelia Cassar
. The contest is
open to all ages
, and we will have prizes for the following categories:
Ages 2-5
(stuffed animal);
Ages 6-8
(stuffed animal or candy);
Ages 9-11
(stuffed animal or candy);
Ages 12+
(Starbucks gift card). Entries will be judged based on effort, skill, and creativity.
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Shepherd Seniors Movie Discussion
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On
Thursday, May 14
, our Shepherd Seniors are having a Movie Group Discussion via Zoom 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 of 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 3 this coming Monday. You may join the Zoom meeting
here
.
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Global Outreach Spotlight
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Meet:
Sean & Lisa Radke
Former CGS college pastor Sean Radke relocated to Japan in July 2013 with his wife, Lisa, and their three children (Kai, Ian and Naomi), to join
MTW
’s church-planting team. While in Japan, they adopted a daughter named Kira. The Radkes moved back to the US last year but continue to serve with MTW as part of the member care ministry. Additionally, they are working in the NEXT program, which ministers to youth and families in the local area.
Pray:
For continued openings to share the gospel with students and for hearts to be open to the news. For God’s guidance in this new phase of ministry.
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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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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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Children's Ministry Resources
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If you have kids in 5th grade and younger, our Children’s Ministry and Nursery Directors are providing content via email each week. If you are so inclined, please follow them on their brand new Instagram account, (
@CGSKids
), where they are providing resources and making videos for your youngest family members. We also just might be sharing some pictures of our CGS staff as kids on this account! You may also view info on our
website
.
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Medical Community Email List
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Are you a medical/healthcare professional? We have a special email listserv for the CGS Medical Community. If you would like to be on the email list, please
contact Liz Stoioff
. Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, dentists, pharmacists, mental health professionals, etc. are all welcome!
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Samaritan Health Center Job Opportunity
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Samaritan Health Center, a faith-based free and charitable clinic serving uninsured and underinsured patients in Durham and the surrounding communities, is seeking a part-time patient services associate to provide outstanding service and resource connections to our patients. This position is for 20-25 hours per week. You may view the full job description and requirements
here
. If interested, please submit a resume and specific letter of interest to
jobs@samaritanhealthcenter.org
with "Patient Services Associate" in subject line.
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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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