CGS Weekly: July 19, 2020
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Join us for worship
this Sunday, July 19,
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
. 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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CGS Coloring Contest Update
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Thanks to everyone who entered Round 3 of the CGS Coloring Contest. We will be announcing the winners soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out
this post
from @CGSKids on Instagram, featuring a real-life re-enactment of Pastor Chuck's coloring page from Round 2!
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Foundations of Biblical Justice Webinar July 22
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Are you intrigued or confused about calls for justice in our culture? This seminar explores Biblical foundations of justice and how they can be practically supported in our community. In addition to teaching, it includes small group discussion, resources for more understanding, and opportunities to practice justice in our community. The fourth installment of our Foundations of Biblical Justice webinar will meet on
Wednesday, July 22
, from
8:00-9:00pm
.
You are still welcome to come even if you haven't been to a session yet. To attend, please register
here
. The seminar can be joined via Zoom
here
. You will need to use the password 892579 to enter. Recordings of previous sessions are available on our
Racial Truth & Reconciliation Resources page
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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 new page
here
and bookmark it for ongoing reference. We will continue to add additional resources to this page.
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Feeling bewildered by the possibility of having to homeschool your kids in the fall? We’re hosting a Q & A with Good Shepherd’s resident homeschool “experts”—Penny Mayes, Stephanie Reeves, Michelle Harris, and Alexa Carter—on
Thursday, July 30
at
7:00pm
. You may access the Zoom meeting
here
.
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Youth & College Bible Studies Next Week
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The college Bible study will meet on
Wednesday, July 22
from
8:00-9:30pm
at JT Hoover’s house. Youth Bible studies will meet at the following times:
- High School Girls: Chuck and Diane Jacob’s House, Wednesday, July 22, 4:30-6:00pm
- High School Boys: Scott and Heather Kelly’s House, Tuesday, July 21, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Girls: Chris and Jenny Garrett’s House, Thursday, July 23, 4:30-6:00pm
- Middle School Boys: Stephen and Bettina Eckel’s House, Thursday, July 23, 4:30-6:00pm
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Shepherd Seniors Movie Group Discussion
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CGS Shepherd Seniors are having their movie group discussion via Zoom on
Thursday, July 23
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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CGS women are wrapping up their Ecclesiastes conversations via Zoom with a discussion of Chapter 12 on
Monday, July 20,
from
8:00-9:00pm
. You may join the Zoom meeting
here
. Please enter password 066524. Stay tuned for details about future virtual women's events!
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Global Outreach Spotlight
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Meet: Steve & Jan Hobson
Familiar faces at CGS, Steve & Jan Hobson have served with Cru for over 20 years as instructors at the International Graduate School of Leadership (IGSL) in Manila, Philippines. IGSL is home to students from over 20 countries, who return to places spanning the 10/40 window to reach Muslims, Hindus, Chinese, and Buddhists for Christ. IGSL also provides local outreach, with leadership training for military, police, and firemen.
Pray:
Praise for more flights now leaving the Philippines, allowing students and families to return home. The home the Hobsons have rented for the past 16 years is being sold. Please pray for new housing arrangements and ease in the moving process.
Connect:
Subscribe to their newsletters and brief prayer updates here:
[email protected]
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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
. 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
. In addition, you may still access our Virtual VBS materials
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 Trent & Sarah Tallent on the birth of their first child, Mary Collins Tallent, on July 10.
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NANNY WANTED
David & Rebekah Nash, members of Christ Community Church in Chapel Hill, are looking for a Christian woman to be a full-time nanny for their 18-month-old son. The hours would be 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. If you are interested, please
email David Nash
for additional details.
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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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