sunday | december 7, 2025

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 On Sundays, 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; 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.

POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS by today | december 7  You are invited to make a donation, $10 per plant, and have a poinsettia dedicated in memory or in honor of someone special in your life. The lists will appear on the screens on Sunday, December 14, and in the Midweek Update on December 17. Please make your donation and dedication online at christchurchfl.org/events.

CHURCH PARSONAGE OPEN HOUSE today | 1-3pm The parsonage at 2105 NE 63^rd St., Fort Lauderdale is for sale. Christ Church and Christ Church School families are being offered the first opportunity to bid on the property. One remaining open house is scheduled for today, December 7, 1-3pm. Serious bids should be sent to trustees@christchurchfl.org by 5pm December 16, 2025. A datasheet about the house is available in the lobby and in the Midweek Update.

SERVE

GAMES FOR TEDDER by december 14  We’re collecting new games for the children of Tedder Elementary, the neighborhood school of the Parkway Campus. Our mission is to collect 600 games, one for each child, so they can choose a board game to take home and play with their family over the Christmas holiday. If you need ideas of what to shop for, you’ll find a list of games to print out and take to the store and an Amazon shopping list at christchurchfl.org/games

BLESSINGS FOOD PANTRY  You can donate to the pantry at any time. The following items would be greatly appreciated: canned tuna or chicken, canned or boxed soups, cereals, instant potatoes, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, mac-and-cheese, canned beans, canned vegetables, 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 mor at christchurchfl.org/blessings

ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE sunday | january 11, 2026 | 12:15pm | fellowship halls  The mission of the Anti-Racism Task Force is to confront the sin of racism in ourselves, our church, and in the world. Join us as we work toward a church community that reflects the beautiful diversity of the Kingdom of God. ARTF meets quarterly on the first Sunday after the 11am Traditional Worship Service, around 12:15pm. Questions? Contact Susan Spragg, leader of the Anti-Racism Task Force, artf@christchurchfl.org   

ZOE EMPOWERS  Please pick up a prayer card for a family that’s part of the Arise and Shine Kironya Empowerment Group, our Zoe Empowers group. We will be supporting this group of 24 orphaned and abandoned teens and young adults as they learn the skills to be self-supporting and join in community through Zoe Empowers. Our partnership with them will run 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, wrapping and heating breakfast sandwiches. Students can earn service hours. Send an email to Outreach Coordinator Paige Darnell, pdarnell@christchurchfl.org if you, 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 Outreach Coordinator Paige Darnell, pdarnell@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. Linda Bajkowsky coordinates the team and would love your help. 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.       

WELCOME BRUNCH sunday | february 22, 2026 | 10am | fellowship hall 1  If you are new to Christ Church, we’d love to get acquainted at the next Welcome brunch. If you sit next to someone new, please walk with them to the brunch. This is an opportunity to learn more about the church and meet others. If you’re interested or have questions, please send an email to welcome@christchurchfl.org

MEMBERSHIP CLASS PLANNED sunday | march 8, 2026 | 2pm | fellowship hall 1  Everyone is welcome to participate in the life of the church, as servants, musicians, in bible studies and more. If you are interested in deepening your participation to church membership, Pastor Cathy Johns will offer the class, United Methodist 101, on Sunday, March 8, at 2pm. Email Pastor Cathy Johns to let her know you’re interested, cjohns@christchurchfl.org

GROW

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. Morning prayers take a break on church and federal holidays.

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.  

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER SOUGHT deadline for applications: december 31 Christ Church is seeking a part-time youth ministry leader to lead, inspire and grow the faith of students in 6^th –12^th grades. If you have a passion for leading young people to serve the church and community, to learn about God, and to lead in worship services, you can learn more at christchurchfl.org/jobs

LEAD THE LORD'S PRAYER & APOSTLES CREED first sundays Students 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

ADVENT DANCING  Girls are invited to dance in the candles of Advent into worship services at 9am and 11am on the four Sundays of Advent and at the 5pm service on Christmas Eve. Dresses are provided for this special opportunity. Dancers are welcome to sign up for one or more dates and times. Sign up at christchurchfl.org/events

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

CHRISTMAS AT CHRIST CHURCH | christchurchfl.org/christmas

FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT sunday | december 14 | 4pm Sing carols and enjoy the harmonies of the musicians of the church and Christ Church School. Children introduce each song, and read the Christmas story as a live nativity forms. It’s a special Christmas tradition bringing together Christ Church, Christ Church School and all of our friends and neighbors. A cookie reception will follow in the Fellowship Halls.  This service will be live-streamed atchristchurchfl.org/live, Facebook @christchurchfl and YouTube @christchurchfl

CCS ART SHOW tuesday | december 16 | 5-7pm Artwork by the children of Christ Church School will be on display in the Fellowship Halls during this festive holiday showing. Add some light and color to your holiday season with this free show.

GLORIA CHRISTMAS ANGELS sunday | december 21 | 9 & 11am  Learn about the significance of angels through readings by lay readers and Christmas carols accompanied by a brass ensemble in this unique service. The nursery will be open to children 3 and younger. Live-streamed atchristchurchfl.org/live, Facebook @christchurchfl and YouTube @christchurchfl

ENCHANTED TREE sunday | december 21 | all services This Christmas let us give our best gift to Jesus by taking the amount we spend on the most expensive gift we purchased, add $1 to that amount and on Sunday morning, December 21, place that amount in a gift bag (that will be provided that morning) and hang it on the bare trees in worship. Giving our best gift to Jesus, we take bare trees and turn them into Enchanted Trees! Our perfect gift to Jesus Christ will be a blessing to us and to our community. christchurchfl.org/enchanted

CHRISTMAS EVE | wednesday | december 24
5pm  child-led worship

7pm  traditional worship with lessons & carols
11pm traditional worship with holy communion

CHURCH BUSINESS

DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING monday | december 8 | 6:30pm  The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, December 8, at 6:30pm on Zoom. Please contact Pastor Doug, djohns@christchurchfl.org, or Nathan Hickman, chair of council, to get connected.