sunday | july 27, 2025

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect  

TODAY

CONNECT CARDS We want to stay in touch. 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 Every Sunday, coffee and snacks are available before the 9am and 11am services. Join your friends at the kitchen window in the gym lobby for coffee and conversation.      

AT THE TABLE today | 10:05am | fellowship halls 1-3  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 is open, so grab a snack and coffee, and join us. 

PARKWAY BRUNCH today | july 27 | 10am Come enjoy great food to support the outreach ministries on the Parkway Campus. This is an opportunity to financially support Parkway's outstanding ministries: feeding people and helping those in crisis. The first of two mini-fundraisers is today’s brunch after the Praise Service.  Suggested donation day of the event: $20/person or $50/family to cover the cost of the meal. You'll hear more about outreach at Parkway and perhaps be inspired to volunteer. If you can’t stay today, join us for lunch on Sunday, August 24, and RSVP today. Or attend both meals. RSVP by filling out a card on the tables as you enter worship or online at christchurchfl.org/events

CONNECT       

JOY GROUP wednesday | august 6 | 10:30am Women 55 and over, here’s your chance to get to know and encourage one another. The Joy Group – Jesus, Others, You – meets the first Wednesday of each month. Their mission is to share what Christ has done in their lives and to support one another. The group will discuss a book, sign cards and then go to lunch at a nearby restaurant. RSVP if you plan to attend. If you need a ride or have questions, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org   or contact Val Proffer.

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 | october 19 | 10am | fellowship hall 1  If you or someone you sit next to during worship is new to Christ Church, we’d love to get acquainted at the next Welcome 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

GROW       

GREAT BOOKS: Jesus and the Disinherited  wednesday | august 6 | 6:30pm | fellowship 4 In this 110-page classic Howard Thurman invites oppressed individuals to turn away from hatred and turn toward love. Thurman writes of Jesus, who lived under Roman oppression and chose to live out his teachings daily in the face of the oppressive yoke of Rome. Dr. Thurman’s book, written in 1949, was a favorite of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thurman invites us to love our enemies by practicing “mutual discovery.” Through humanizing both the privileged and the underprivileged we are able to love everyone. Please secure your own book and read in advance. This gathering is part of the Great Books 2025 series, Spiritual Classics for the Soul with Pastor Cathy. Child care is available with reservation to Lisa Jones, ljones@christchurchfl.org

INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT required orientation wednesday, september 10 | 6:30-8pm | 8 sessions september 24 | october 1, 8, 15, and 29 | november 5, 12, 19 Join Pastor Cathy for this 8-week covenant learning community that will explore the wonder of Creation, important wisdom teaching that shapes our faith, voices of the prophets, and the beauty of poetry. It is appropriate for those new to Bible study, as well as those with Bible study experience. Participants secure their own book before orientation on September 10. Sign up for the class by September 3. Child care is provided with advance registration to Lisa Jones, coordinator of Children's Ministry. Get all of the details and sign up at christchurchfl.org/events

MORNING PRAYERS Morning prayers are now online Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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.

SERVE   

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR TEDDER It’s time to shop for back-to-school supplies. Our neighbors at Tedder Elementary have given us a list of most-needed items. You’ll find it online or in the Midweek Update. There’s an Amazon list to help you order aslo. Please bring or send all donations to the church by Sunday, August 3. We will take the supplies to Tedder on August 4, when we host the welcome back breakfast. If you would like to serve at the breakfast, please see Val Proffer. Get the list at christchurchfl.org/school-supplies

BLOOD DRIVE sunday | august 17 | 8:30am-12:30pm You serve your community when you come to worship on Sunday, August 17. The Big Red Bus for blood donations will be here. Did you know one donation can save three lives? Sign up to be a donor that morning. You’ll find the link at christchurchfl.org/events

ZOE EMPOWERS  You’re invited to 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

FOOD FOR THE BLESSINGS FOOD PANTRY 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. Items may be taken to the pantry during pantry hours, 9-11am Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or brought to the Fort Lauderdale campus on Sunday morning. Learn more at christchurchfl.org/blessings

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 info@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 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. 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  

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 the Fort Lauderdale Olive Garden. 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 & YOUTH

DISTRICT YOUTH EVENT sunday | august 3 | 4-7pm | plantation umc | 1001 nw 70^th avenue All 6^th – 12^th graders are invited to Plantation UMC for an afternoon of food, games and worship before school starts. Students from South East District churches will be there, as will Youth Leader Jess Woolverton. Let us know you’re coming at christchurchfl.org/events

CHURCH BUSINESS

BUILDING COMMITTEE APPOINTED  At a June 2 charge conference, the Church Council voted the following individuals to serve on a Building Committee to develop preliminary architectural plans, preliminary cost for facility renovation and/or new construction; and develop a preliminary financial plan for a middle school at Christ Church School: Randall Vitale, church member and school board chair; Connie Bookholt, church member; Norliza Batts, church member; Connie Booth, church member; Dick Behn, church member; Ryan McBride, church member; John Elleston; Shane Grabski; Thomas Manos; and Jeff Suiter, plus ex officio members Pastor Doug Johns, Pastor Cathy Johns, Pastor Monique McBride, Head of School Tane Bonham, Facilities Director Mike Gartland, and Stacey Spencer.