CGS Weekly: August 16, 2020 |
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Join us for worship this Sunday, August 16, via our virtual worship service broadcast! We will NOT be having a drive-in service this week. 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. You may view Kids' Notes 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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Parent-Teacher Conversations Webinar |
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This school year brings challenges that both parents and teachers have never faced before. There are no “right” answers, though everyone is seeking to provide the best education as safely as possible. We want to provide meaningful support for both our parents and teachers in our congregation.
This coming Wednesday, August 19, from 7:45-9:15pm, we will host a webinar where parents can address the concerns and questions they are facing with veteran teachers whom they trust—teachers who worship together with them at CGS. While we also want to hear about the teachers’ challenges, the webinar will primarily focus on your questions and concerns. We will meet on Zoom as both a large group and in breakout groups focusing on elementary, middle, high school, and special education. We will close the webinar by spending time praying together for the teachers and the parents attending.
Register here for the webinar. Please email [email protected] to submit any questions that you would like us to address in the webinar.
Access the Zoom meeting here on August 19. Password is 532004.
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Drive-In Service Feedback Survey |
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If you attended the drive-in service this past Sunday, we would greatly appreciate your feedback to assist us with planning future drive-in services. Please click here to fill out a survey regarding various aspects of the drive-in service experience. We also have some questions regarding the livestream experience for those who watched live from home.
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Calling All Expecting Parents! |
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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!
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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.
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Partner with International Students at Duke |
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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.
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CGS Coloring Contest: Round Four |
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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.
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Read Through the Bible Roundtable Discussion |
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Join us for an informal "Read Through the Bible" roundtable discussion via Zoom on Thursday, August 20 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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Global Outreach Spotlight |
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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.
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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. 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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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources |
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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.
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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