Midweek Announcements 08.05.26

Deep Discipleship: 
We are excited for Deep Discipleship this year as a church family! It is a 24 week journey through Scripture, theology, and habits that shape a life with God. We begin Sept. 2, so we ask that you register as soon as possible, as we need firm numbers for dinner (provided weekly!) and kid's programs. More info on the registration page:
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All Church Picnic & Fellowship
Our Annual Church Picnic is almost here! Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the church building for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family to experience the community at Christ Community. We'll enjoy a Chick-fil-A lunch and other treats, along with bounce houses and outdoor activities for kids, lawn games, and plenty of space both inside and outside to relax, connect, and catch up with one another. We hope you'll make plans to join us and invite someone to come along!
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International Prayer Meeting
Join us for our international prayer meeting on August 9th. Come together for a meaningful time of prayer, fellowship, and connection as we lift up our church, community, and world in prayer. Food will be provided, so simply come and enjoy the evening together!
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Women's Ministry Kickoff
Join us Saturday August 15th, 10am-12pm for time together for worship, testimonies, and announcements for the fall.
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Pine Collective Lunch
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! It will be held Sunday, August 16th after church in the multipurpose room. Reach out to Jessica Etheridge at Jessica.etheridge@cru.org with any questions.


CC Kids Promotion Sunday 
With the start of the school year approaching, we will be promoting our grade level students on Sunday, Aug. 16th to the next grade. For some children this involves a change in classroom (i.e. incoming 2nd graders move up to the 2nd-3rd grade class). There may be some shifting in the younger kids classrooms  (the Blue and Red classrooms) to evenly distribute the children. If you have any questions about what class your child will be in on Aug. 16th, please feel free to reach out to Pam Froelich. pam@christcommunitycu.com.

We love partnering with you and pouring into your children especially while they are in CC Kids To help us respect the time of our wonderful volunteers, please head over to CC Kids to pick up your little ones promptly after the renewal gathering concludes. We appreciate your help and support so much!

Members Meeting
Join us at our members meeting Wednesday, August 26th at 5:30 at our building. We will have childcare and a meal provided. Register below:
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Lost & Found
We have a lost and found bin at our welcome table. Please see Alyssa at that table if you are missing something!

Midweek Manna, Elders & Staff Edition. This week from Matt:

I have been working for over 20 years in the marketplace and I am still scratching the surface to figure out what it means to work for Christ.  Along the way, I have found abundant redemption through Christ at my job in seeing how His grace transforms my self-centered notions of work and puts me on a path for more purpose and joy in how I work.  There have been numerous resources that have been an encouragement for me on the journey to "work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:23).  Here are a couple specific books that may be helpful as you pursue the Lord in whatever vocation He has for you in your current season:

The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs, by Sebastian Traeger and Greg D. Gilbert

Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life  by David Bahnsen