CGS Weekly: September 27, 2020 |
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We joyfully anticipate our first in-person worship service in months this Sunday, September 27, at 10:30am. Remember to bring your masks! This weekend's in-person service is currently at capacity. However, a sign-up link for the October 4 service will be available on Monday, September 28 (see details in next announcement).
For those of you who will be worshipping virtually, the livestream will be available here at 10:30am. If you're unable to tune in live, a recording will be posted on this page as soon as possible after the conclusion of the live service.
In an effort to limit handouts as much as possible, we will not be distributing a printed bulletin at the in-person service on Sunday. You may access the digital bulletin for this week's service here.
We will be providing special materials in packets for your kids during the service. Please bring along your favorite coloring utensils (crayons, washable markers, pencils) to use. If you're attending virtually, Kids' Notes for this week's service are available 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.
This week's Sermon Discussion Guide will be sent to community group leaders on Sunday, and posted here on Monday.
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Sign-Ups for October 4 In-Person Worship |
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We will post a link to the sign-up form for October 4 in-person worship here on Monday, September 28. We are respectfully asking those who are attending the September 27 service to refrain from signing up for the October 4 service until Wednesday, September 30, in order to give everyone who would like to attend in-person worship the opportunity to do so.
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Children's Sunday School Via Zoom |
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Children's Ministry is launching two new Sunday School curriculums this Sunday, "Sayings and Sacraments," and "Cookie Crumbs and Catechism." We will be teaching this new curriculum via Zoom. The Preschool (ages 2-4) lesson will be at 9:00am, Lower Elementary (Grades K-2) lesson will be at 9:20am, and the Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5 & beyond) at 9:40am. All three lessons can be accessed via Zoom here. The lesson will be done by 10:00am, giving those of you who are attending the in-person service ample time to hop in the car and drive over.
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YAC Is Back! Outdoor Happy Hour Tomorrow |
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Young adults--come hang out on a fall evening and enjoy a socially-distanced happy hour outside at the Whipples’ house (4210 Peachway Dr, Durham) tomorrow (September 26) from 4:30-6:00pm. Bring a camp chair or blanket, and your favorite beverage (some beverages will also be provided). Please plan to space out, and wear masks when not actively sipping - we look forward to seeing you again in as safe a way as possible! Feel free to contact Andy Conrad (269-861-4659) with any questions.
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Parenting in the New Normal Webinar |
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You are invited to join John Hawkins and Bob Burns for “Parenting in the New Normal: Modeling Belief and Obedience to Your Kids Amid the Uncertainties,” a one-night webinar on Wednesday, September 30, from 8:00-9:15pm. In this interactive 75-minute session, we’ll cut through this chaotic period and share a few practical Biblical perspectives for parenting in the new normal. Our focus is on how parents can model for their kids (of all ages) daily faith in their speech and actions. Parents will receive actionable steps in developing an awareness of God’s faithfulness that fuels daily belief and obedience amid life’s current challenges. Register for this webinar here. The Zoom link for the webinar is here, and the passcode is 4parents.
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October Virtual Vision Trip |
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The Global Outreach Team invites you to join virtual vision trips around the world! Our next stop is in Spain. Join other CGS members for an hour of conversation on Zoom with JJ and Susan on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00pm. Bring your questions or come to just listen and learn. RSVP here by noon on Friday, October 2. Email Bethany Porter with any questions.
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Walking in Wisdom: Engaging Others in a Polarized Political Climate. Wednesday, October 21, 8:00-9:15pm
Peter calls believers “sojourners and exiles” whose conduct among unbelievers is to be “honorable”. How can we do this in our current cultural context? Bob Burns and Chuck Jacob will explore this question looking at Scripture and comments by Christians seeking to walk faithfully in the public square. There will be opportunities for interactive audience participation as well! Register for this webinar here. The Zoom link for this webinar is here. Passcode is wisdom.
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Shepherd Seniors Monthly Fellowship |
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CGS Shepherd Seniors are having their monthly fellowship via Zoom on Thursday, October 1, from 12:00-1:30pm. If you would like the Zoom link or have any questions, please email Bruce Wells.
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Monday Night Women's Bible Study on Zoom |
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All CGS women are invited to join a Zoom Bible Study each Monday night from 8:00-9:00pm. Robin Kiefer is leading us through the book of Jeremiah, and we will discuss a chapter each week. Please click here to access the Zoom meeting. The passcode is 0533.
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We will be meeting outside at CGS. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a mask!
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High School: September 27, 6:30-8:00pm
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Middle School: September 30, 6:30-8:00pm
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Shepherd Seniors & Friends Mountain Trip |
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The CGS Shepherd Seniors (and anyone who would like to join them) are planning a trip to the mountains October 12-14. The itinerary includes three waterfalls, a Grove Park Inn visit, a chocolate factory tour, and apple-picking at a major orchard. They will picnic outside for most meals. Masks and social distancing will be required on the trip. Accommodations are at the Hampton Inn of Hendersonville (155 Sugarloaf Rd), which is $94 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own personal reservations at the hotel (828-697-2333). If you plan to come, please contact Bruce Wells.
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Global Outreach Spotlight |
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Meet: Stephen & Charity Jones
Stephen & Charity Jones and their three children (King, Eden, and Boaz) live in London, where their creative hospitality and their previous work among Muslims in Spain and in Jordan uniquely equip them for befriending their ethnically diverse neighbors and training missionary apprentices in planting churches among unreached people groups. Stephen is the director of the Serge Missionary Apprentice Program (MAP). Charity is a licensed counselor who specializes in working with victims of sexual abuse.
Pray: Pray for Stephen to obtain his counseling credentials to be able minister to those in London. The need for counseling is great. Please pray for Charity as she absorbs the trauma of the women she counsels.
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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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SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW YAM JAM 2020
Society of St. Andrew is a non-profit that helps feed the hungry. Yam Jam is their annual sweet potato gleaning season. For five Saturdays in October, Society of St. Andrew gathers volunteers to glean sweet potatoes in Southern Wake, Johnston, and Harnett counties. If you register for a Yam Jam shift, you will get an email with a field address during the second half of the week before the Saturday you're scheduled to glean. Due to COVID safety measures, it's especially important that you register here if you would like to volunteer to glean. You may learn more about the work and mission of Society of St. Andrew 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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RACIAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION RESOURCES
We 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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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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