sunday | april 26, 2026

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect  

TODAY

CONNECT CARDS We want to know how you’re doing. Please fill out a Connect Card, to tell us that you are here, how we can pray for you, and which ministries you’re called to. We’d love to hear your ideas also. You’ll find paper Connect Cards in the worship space and digital cards at  christchurchfl.org/connectcard. 

HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE TIME Coffee and snacks are available before the 9am and 11am services. Join your friends for coffee and conversation outside the kitchen window in the gym lobby.

AT THE TABLE today | 10:05am | fellowship hall 1 At the Table is a time to explore the scripture of the day and meet new people as you do. Invite friends and newcomers to join you. Plan to stay after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service for this time together; you don’t need to hear the day's message to participate in the conversation. Holy Grounds will be open, so plan to grab a snack and coffee, and join us. 

SERVE

JESUS WAS A MIGRANT SCREENING & DISCUSSION thursday | april 30 | 6:30pm | fellowship halls 1-3 The Anti-Racism Task Force will sponsor a free screening of the documentary, Jesus was a Migrant, on Thursday evening, April 30. The film follows Dr. Jemar Tisby to the U.S.-Mexico border to examine a theological tension at the heart of American Christianity: the asylum seekers and the people who turned them away share the same faith. It addresses immigration and Christian Nationalism in light of the January 20, 2025, shut down of CBP One app and canceling asylum appointments at the southwest border, affecting thousands of immigrants. A community discussion will follow the film. Popcorn and beverages will be ready at 6pm, before the film begins at 6:30.

BLESSINGS FOOD PANTRY Thank you for your donations to the Blessings Food Pantry. The Blessings Food Pantry welcomes donations any time. The following items would be greatly appreciated: canned tuna and chicken, canned or boxed soups, cereals, instant potatoes, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, mac-and-cheese, canned beans, saltine crackers, jelly, peanut butter, coffee/tea, canned fruit, canned ravioli, canned meat such as Spam, and cereal bars. If you’d like us to do the shopping, donations can be made at christchurchfl.org/give, with Blessings Pantry in the notes field, or make out a check to Christ Church and write Blessings Pantry on the memo line. Learn more at christchurchfl.org/blessings

ZOE EMPOWERS We support the Arise and Shine Kironya Empowerment Group of 24 orphaned and abandoned teens and young adults as they learn the skills to be self-supporting through Zoe Empowers. Our partnership with them runs through December 2027. The skills taught by Zoe will help each young adult support themselves and their families in their context. You can learn more at christchurchfl.org/zoe

PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY The Parkway community breakfast is prepared in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen early Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together. Students can earn service hours. Send an email to info@christchurchfl.org if your family or group can help.

HEAT DINNERS FOR PARKWAY On Wednesdays, we’re preparing Christ Church’s famous and tasty meatloaf and side dishes in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen for our guests on the Parkway Campus. Flex volunteer time 2-4pm. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together after school. Students can earn service hours. If you are interested, please send an email to info@christchurchfl.org

JOIN THE WELCOME TEAM Do you enjoy greeting your church family and welcoming guests? The Welcome Team would be a great place for you to serve. Welcome Team members also help serve communion and collect the offering. Some welcome team members serve as ushers and greeters for memorial services and other special events. Michele Apple and Jeanne Deinken lead this team. Serving with the Welcome Team is a great way to get to know your church family. Sign up at christchurchfl.org/serve 

BE PART OF THE WORSHIP TECH TEAM Put your tech skills to work for God. If you would like to be part of the team that helps run the cameras and visuals for worship, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org  

CONNECT 

SHARED MEALS You are invited to share a meal and community twice each week on the Parkway Campus. On Wednesday, 4:30-6pm, dinner is served to all who come. On Sunday, breakfast is shared 9-10am. This is a great way to build community with our neighbors. The Parkway Campus is located at 100 NE 44^th Street, Deerfield Beach.

CHRIST CHURCH AT TRIVIA NIGHT mondays | 7:30pm | Funky Buddha Brewery Join us as we play trivia. It’s an informal gathering of folks who have fun trying to answer the questions and catching up on one another’s lives. Look for the Christ Church team at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38^th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.      

GROW

LAY SERVANT MINISTRY CLASSES saturday | may 2 | 7:30am-6pm Lay Servant Ministries is one of the most impactful lay leadership development programs within the United Methodist connection. It equips and empowers laity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ—and to lead others into discipleship through service, teaching, and witness. Three courses will be offered: Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course; Each one a Minister (Using God's Gifts for Ministry); and Afire with God (Becoming Spirited Stewards). The course fee is $50 and includes course materials, light breakfast and lunch. For additional information, email Connie Bookholt, cbookholt@nationalgroup.com

MORNING PRAYERS Join your church family for morning prayers Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am. Begin the day praying with your church family on the Christ Church Facebook page, @christchurchfl. If you can’t be online at 7:30, a recording of morning prayers is available on Facebook.

HEALING       

FAITH CARING GROUP mondays | 1pm The Faith Caring Group reflects and addresses the need for caring and assistance as well as grief support. The group meets on Zoom every Monday of the month, except the second Monday when members have lunch at H2Ocean, 5975 N Federal Hwy #103, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org with your contact information. A Faith Caring Group leader will get back to you.  

STUDENTS

FOOD. FUN. FRIENDS. returns sunday | may 3 | 10am | fellowship hall 4  Sixth- to 12^th graders, plus Christ Church School and Christ Church fifth graders, are invited to play games, enjoy snacks and just hang out with other students after the 9am service on Sunday morning. If you have questions, please contact youth ministry leader Phil Woodard, known as Mr. W, at pwoodard@christchurchfl.org

FREEWAY’S FIRST EVENING EVENT sunday | may 17 | 6-8pm All 6^th through 12^th graders, plus fifth-graders from Christ Church School and Christ Church, are invited to Flagged Manhunt & Food. Gather in the gym lobby at 6pm before we head to the lawn around the pavilion for manhunt, then break out the pizza. If you have questions, please contact student ministry leader Phil Woodard, known as Mr. W, at pwoodard@christchurchfl.org

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

LEAD THE LORD'S PRAYER & APOSTLES CREED first sundays Children are invited to lead the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles Creed in the 9am and 11am services on the first Sunday of each month. Email Pastor Monique to volunteer, mmcbride@ccsfl.org

i9 SPORTS AT CHRIST CHURCH Soccer, flag football, basketball and multi-sport programs are open for children age 3 and up. i9 is a community-based program devoted to helping children succeed. Learn about all of the opportunities on the i9 website. i9sports.com

CHURCH BUSINESS

PASTORAL TRANSITION ANNOUNCED On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Holly Aragon Jones, chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee, announced that Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns and Rev. Doug Johns will retire this June. Rev. Jad Denmark will become lead pastor of Christ Church in July 2026. Pastor Jad served as Director of Student Ministry at Christ Church in the early 2000s; his wife Shelly was a teacher at Christ Church School, before they both attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University. You can read a letter from the Johnses and watch a greeting video from the Denmarks at christchurchfl.org/pastors We are grateful to the Johnses for their joyful service the past two years, and we look forward to welcoming the Denmarks this summer.

PART-TIME OUTREACH COORDINATOR application deadline | april 30 Christ Church is seeking a dedicated individual with a passion for outreach ministry to coordinate the ministries of Christ Church at the Parkway campus. The Coordinator of Outreach and Parkway Pantry will oversee daily pantry operations and community outreach initiatives to foster a welcoming, hopeful, and loving environment. This role includes managing volunteers, ensuring smooth pantry processes, maintaining compliance with supporting agencies, and implementing impactful community events and meals. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week. Please email your letter of interest and resume to Rev. Doug Johns, djohns@christchurchfl.org, by April 30. Find a complete description at christchurchfl.org/jobs 

CHURCH CONFERENCE monday | may 11 | 6:30pm | sanctuary Church members are invited to a church conference for the final vote to add a middle school to Christ Church School.  Members will consider architectural plans, projected costs, and financial plans for the middle school at Christ Church School. If you have questions about your membership at Christ Church, please contact membership secretary Claudia Bhatt, cbhatt@christchurchfl.org

MAY COUNCIL MEETING The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, May 11, after the Church Conference in Fellowship Halls 1-3.