CGS Weekly: March 14, 2021 |
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Our in-person worship service will be at 10:30am in the sanctuary this Sunday, March 14. If you have not already signed up to attend the in-person worship service, you may do so here. Don't forget to bring your mask.
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, you may access a recording of the service at the same link after the conclusion of the live service.
Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Be sure and set your clocks forward one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night so you won't miss the in-person service or livestream.
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.
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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Sunday Morning Zoom Chat with Robin Price |
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CGS Family--our dear friend and CGS overseas partner Robin Price has just returned to her work, but in a new location--Oxford, England--to help with a new church plant. She is quarantined in a hotel for 10 days. Let’s join together for a special Sunday School on Zoom this Sunday, March 14, to hear what her new work entails and encourage her. All are invited! If you don’t know Robin yet this is a great opportunity to get to know her. If you already know her, let’s join together and spend some time with her.
So grab your coffee, your favorite device, and log on here at 9:00am this Sunday.
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CGS March Madness Bracket Challenge |
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After being on a hiatus last year, March Madness is back this year! To celebrate, we are having the first-ever church wide CGS Bracket Challenge. If you would like to participate, please click here to join the CGS March Madness 2021 bracket group on ESPN. The group password is RJRB21. Each participant may enter a maximum of two brackets. All brackets must be submitted online by noon on Thursday, March 18. If you have questions, please contact Liz Stoioff. We hope that this will be a fun way to build community with some friendly competition!
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March Meal at Durham Rescue Mission |
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On March 21, CGS is responsible for providing lunch at the Durham Rescue Mission men’s campus. We fed around 300 last month, so your continued help is greatly appreciated. If you would like to help with this month’s meal, please sign up here. Dropping off dishes in the main kitchen the morning of the meal between 9:30-10:45am remains the same. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry.
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We are about to launch a new ministry called FAM at CGS. What is that? It stands for “Family Advocacy Ministry.” This ministry is designed to provide structural support to families in health crisis, single parents, and foster families. Mark your calendars for a special outreach event via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24 at 8:00pm, where you can find out how to get connected. You may access the Zoom meeting here.The password is FAM. Contact Rachel Betts for more information.
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CGS Nursery Cleaning Opportunity |
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The CGS Nursery is currently looking for 2-4 individuals who would be interested in an hourly position to help us clean 2-3 nursery rooms on a weekly rotating basis starting at the end of March. Training will be provided, as well as all necessary cleaning materials. On average this would take 1-2 hours max per week, and could be completed any time Wednesday through Saturday. If you or someone you know would be interested, please reach out to RiLee Robeson or the church office for more information.
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Congratulations to Justin & Andrea Sitlinger on the birth of their twin girls, Skylar Kay Sitlinger and Maeve Deborah Sitlinger, on January 28. Older siblings Bryce and Asher are excited too. Praise God that Skylar was able to come home on March 11. Please continue to pray that Maeve will be able to go home from the NICU soon as well.
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Meals for the Balevic Family |
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If you would like to support the Balevic family while they grieve the recent loss of Mandy’s dad, you may send a restaurant gift card to [email protected]. Due to food allergies, we are doing this in lieu of a Meal Train. Some of the Balevic’s favorite restaurants include: Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Moe's, Domino's, and Bojangles.
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Meal Train for New CGS Parents |
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Join us in loving CGS parents of newborns as they navigate these tiring days. Whether it’s doubling up on a meal you’re already making, or sending over a gift card, a little bit goes a long way in those early months and is always appreciated! Click on the links below for our current list of families with newborn meal trains open:
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Youth Group Resumes This Week |
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Youth Group is back this week! Don’t forget to bring your mask!
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High School: March 14, 6:30-8:00pm.
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Middle School: March 17, 6:30-8:00pm.
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Abundant Joy Center for Women's Ministries |
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Abundant Joy Center for Women's Ministries (CWM) serves women going through difficult times. One-on-one peer counseling appointments are available, at no cost, to those 18 and over. Also, beginning Tuesday, April 13, we are offering a Zoom morning and evening small group to read and discuss “Women of the Word” (by Jen Wilkin, seven weeks). Contact Lynn Trogdon (919-943-0789, [email protected]) for more information.
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Global Outreach Spotlight |
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Meet: Steve & Jan Hobson
Familiar faces at CGS, Steve and 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 new housing arrangements and completion of the moving process. Praise for increased year end donations that are providing funds for a “new” used car. Praise that the work with the Leadership department has provided good results. Pray for Steve as he needs extra energy, wisdom, and stamina in these next days and weeks to catch up on his own work. His new course, “Leading Organizational Change,” is an especially challenging one tying together several previous courses for the MA in Organizational Leadership degree. His students include emerging leaders from the church, medical field, and military.
Connect: Subscribe to their newsletters and brief prayer updates here.
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FEBRUARY 2021 TREASURER'S REPORT |
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CENTER FOR CHRISTIANITY & SCHOLARSHIP
The Center for Christianity and Scholarship (CCS) is hiring. We work with students and faculty at Duke University to engage the world with Christian understanding. We seek an Office and House Manager (OHM) to oversee the administrative and hospitality functions of CCS. The OHM maintains office systems, tracks finances, manages ministry partner databases, and oversees house staff, programs, use, and volunteers. Suitable candidates are organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a welcoming presence. View additional job description details here. For more information, please contact Executive Director Edward Dixon.
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL ON ZOOM
Children are invited to join us for Zoom Sunday School this Sunday, March 14. Preschool lesson is at 9:00am, and Elementary lesson is at 9:20am. You may access both lessons on Zoom via this link.
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MONDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
All CGS women are invited to join a Zoom Bible Study on the book of Jeremiah each Monday night from 8:00-9:00pm. Please click here to access the Zoom meeting. The passcode is 053333.
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FRIDAY MORNING MEN'S VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY
Our Friday morning Men's Bible Study is meeting virtually via Zoom each Friday from 7:00-8:00am. 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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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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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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