EVENTS / ways2connect
Youth Food Fun Friends
SUNDAYS | 10AM
All sixth-12th graders are invited to join Mr. W for snacks, games and conversation starting in Fellowship Hall 4 and spreading into the breezeway for lots of room. CCS fifth graders and Christ Church fifth-graders are invited to come see what youth group is about. Parents are invited to meet Mr. W, who is also the CCS music teacher, Phil Woodard. Questions? Email Mr. W at
Email Mr. Woodard
PURCHASE AND DEDICATE A PLANT FOR EASTER
You are invited to purchase an Easter plant for worship on Easter Sunday. Several types of spring plants will be ordered. You may designate your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. Easter plants may be taken home after 12noon on Easter Sunday. The deadline is March 22. Plants are $15. Make your dedication online. Follow the link below to honor your loved ones and place your order.
FILL EGGS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
SUNDAY | MARCH 1-29
More than 2600 Easter eggs will be filled with individually wrapped treats and prizes for Easter Sunday’s egg hunt. If you can help, pick up a bag of eggs from outside worship. No chocolate, please; it melts. Return filled eggs on Sunday mornings by March 29.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS UNITED METHODIST 101
SUNDAY | MARCH 8 | 2PM
TUESDAY | MARCH 19 | 8:30AM
fellowship hall 1
We are glad you are connected to Christ Church. If you are interested in deepening your participation through church membership, Pastor Cathy Johns will offer the class, United Methodist 101, on Sunday, March 8, at 2pm, with child care available by reservation. On Thursday, March 19, she will offer the class at 8:30am, with child care available. This 90-minute class will include the history, beliefs, and structure of the United Methodist Church. Members of Christ Church serve Christ and our community in significant ways including: voting at Church Conferences (where all members have voice and vote); helping to advance the priorities of Christ Church (ministry to children and families, welcoming new people to become disciples of Jesus, and outreach (serving our neighbors); serving on administrative committees. To sign up for the class, please send an email to Pastor Cathy below.
CREATIVE SPIRIT Painting Class
SUNDAY | MARCH 8 | 4:30-7:30PM
Walkway Room
Creative Spirit Devotional Painting Class with Pastor Monique McBride: Women and children/youth kindergarten and up are invited to join Pastor Monique for a time of devotion and painting. At this class, we'll be making wooden signs to greet the spring season. A guided painted lesson will be offered for you to create your own spring door sign. Last names A-L- bring a savory treat to share. M-Z bring a sweet treat to share. Cost is $15 per person and includes all materials. Email pastor Monique to sign up.
GREAT BOOKS THE CELTIC WAY OF PRAYER
SUNDAY | MARCH 15 | 2-3:30PM | fellowship hall 4
TUESDAY | MARCH 17 | 1:30-3PM | John Knox Village
Pastor Cathy Johns continues her Great Books series with a discussion of
The Celtic Way of Prayer: The Recovery of Religious Imagination by Esther de Waal. Secure your own book and read before the conversation. Readers will discover the history, folklore, and liturgy of the Celtic people. The author is a world-renowned Celtic scholar. She leads readers on a journey of monastic prayer and praise, the foundation stone of Celtic Christianity, early Irish litanies, medieval Welsh praise poems, and the wealth of blessings derived from an oral tradition that made prayer a part of daily life.
Attend one of two sessions: Sunday, March 15, 4 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall 4, on
Tuesday, March 17 , 1:30–3pm, at John Knox Village
Participants purchase their own books; it is also available online with an audio CD option. Child care is available for the Sunday session by advance reservation to Lisa Jones: ljones@christchurchfl.org.
PARKWAY INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
SUNDAY | MARCH 15 | 10AM & 12:15PM
Fellowship Halls 1-3
The Parkway Study Group will update you on the exciting proposed future of our Parkway Campus, 100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach. The group will share the vision and strategic goals for long-term sustainability of our outreach ministry there. Plan to stay after worship to learn more!
SPECIAL NOVA SINGERS CONCERT
SUNDAY | MARCH 15 | 4PM
Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
The Nova Singers and the Florida Singing Sons, both celebrating their 50th year of singing in South Florida, will join in a concert featuring John Rutter’s Mass of the Children. Each group will also perform songs from its 50th anniversary repertoire, from Broadway to spirituals to contemporary anthems.
Nova Singers are under the direction of Christ Church Traditional Music Director Chuck Stanley; the Florida Singing Sons, under the direction of Daniel Bates. City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will present proclamations to each organization in honor of their respective 50th anniversary. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Children 12 and younger, plus students any age with school ID, are admitted free. Advance tickets are available online.
BRING TREATS FOR EASTER SUNDAY
Fort Lauderdale Campus
We want to welcome guests on Easter morning with coffee and treats. Your contributions would be much appreciated. You may bring cookies, muffins and other handheld treats to church before the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Thank you in advance for any contributions.
PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY | MARCH 29 | 9AM & 11AM SERVICE
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Join us for Palm Sunday service at the 9am Praise service and the 11am Traditional service. Palm parade at both services.
HELP WITH
MAUNDY THURSDAY Experiential Seder
Maundy Thursday, which is April 2, is observed with worship in the sanctuary and an experiential seder in the gym. Pastor Monique is seeking help in the following areas:
Table Hosts
Part of the Passover Seder is welcoming guests into your home to enjoy hospitality. To symbolize this beauty, 10 table hosts are needed, each host bringing 8 ceramic dinner plates, 8 cloth napkins, and 8 sets of silverware. Items need to be at the church by 4pm Wednesday, April 1. All items will be returned.
Setup Shift 1: Thursday, April 2, 9:30am-12noon Volunteers prepare food and help set tables.
Setup Shift 2: Thursday, April 2, 5-7pm Volunteers set out food.
Cleanup: Thursday, April 2, 8:30pm Volunteers clean up.
If you can help in any of these areas, please contact Pastor Monique,
mmcbride@ccsfl.org
MAUNDY THURSDAY Experiential Seder
THURSDAY | APRIL 2 | 7PM
Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary and Gym
Join us for a Maundy Thursday service in the Sanctuary, followed by an experiential Seder in the Gym. Reserve a spot for the seder and child care below.
GOOD FRIDAY service
FRIDAY | APRIL 3 | 7PM
Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
Join us for a beautiful Good Friday service in the Sanctuary.
HELP HIDE FILLED EGGS
on Easter Sunday
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 5
Volunteers are needed to help hide filled plastic eggs on Easter Sunday at 8am. Meet at the tented pavilion east of the Nursery Building. Sign up with Lisa Jones, coordinator for Children's Ministry, to volunteer.
ljones@christchurchfl.org
CELEBRATE EASTER at Christ Church
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 5
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Sunrise Easter Service | 6:30am | on the field
Praise Service | 9am | Gym
Easter Egg Hunt | 10:30am
Traditional Service | 11am | Sanctuary
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE
SUNDAY | APRIL 12 | 12:15PM
fellowship halls 1-3
The Anti-Racism Task Force is on a journey to confront the sin of racism in ourselves, our church, and in the world. We are committed to working towards a church community that reflects the beautiful diversity of the Kingdom of God. If you have questions or are interested in getting involved, please email leader Susan Spragg.
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 9 & 11AM
online and in-person service
Fort Lauderdale Campus | christchurchfl.org
FB & YouTube
@christchurch
Share Holy Communion in worship on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone is welcome at the Lord's Table. If you are worshiping at home, bring juice and bread or crackers to your worship space.
HELP PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY
SUNDAYS | 7:30-8:30AM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
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 with preparation. Contact Pastor Peytyn Tobin if you or your family or group might be able to help.
AT THE TABLE
SUNDAYS | 10:05AM
fellowship halls 1-3
Learn and meet people at the 10am hour during
At the Table. At the Table is a time to discuss the scripture of the day with others. Invite friends or newcomers to join you At the Table. Plan to stay every Sunday after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service; you need not have heard the day's message to discuss the scripture.
HOLY GROUNDS
SUNDAYS | 8:45-11AM
Gym Lobby | Fort Lauderdale Campus
Where can you catch up with a friend? And grab a cup of coffee? Holy Grounds. Meet your friends before and after the 9am service and before the 11am service. Coffee will be ready about 8:45am, so you can meet your friends at the kitchen window and take your brew to worship. If you're worshiping at 11am, come early to see your friends at Holy Grounds.
MORNING PRAYERS
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY | 7:30AM
Facebook Live
@christchurchfl
Start Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings by praying with your church family. Join Christ Church lay leaders on Facebook Live at 7:30am three days a week for a time of scripture reading and prayer. Morning Prayers are not held on church holidays, which mirror most national holidays.
CHRIST CHURCH @ TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAYS | 7:30PM | Funky Buddha Brewery
We’re playing trivia on Monday nights at the Funky Buddha. It’s an informal gathering of folks who just have fun trying to answer the questions and catching up on each others’ lives. Look for Team #LFG at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.
SHARED MEALS
WEDNESDAYS | 4:30-6PM
Parkway Campus
100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach 33064
Serve the weekly shared meals on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Volunteers are needed to wrap silverware, set tables, make tea, other prep work, to serve, greet and wash dishes.
PARKWAY BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS | 9-10AM
Parkway Campus
100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach 33064.
Serve Parkway's weekly breakfast, 9-10am, and then share a meal with our guests. All people hungry for food and/or community are invited to sit down together. Volunteers can help with preparations and wash dishes.
BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY | | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | West Parking Lot
The Big Red Bus will be on the Fort Lauderdale Campus 9:30am-12:30pm. Did you know a single blood donation can save
three lives? Plan to be here for worship and to save a life!
WELCOME TEAM
SUNDAYS
Fort Lauderdale Campus
We need friendly people to welcome worshipers to the 9am and 11am worship services. The 9am praise service is in the gym. The 11am traditional service is in the sanctuary.
