Blood Drive
We need people to pledge blood donation. Without the pledges we cannot schedule a date. Keep in mind that every donor can help save the lives of 3 people. If you were excluded from donation in the past, please consider trying again. Everyone receives a mini-physical to make sure they are a candidate for giving. The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. If you have questions visit www.givelife.org, www.redcross.org, or contact Kris Carter.
Secret Sisters
The Secret Sisters assignments were e-mailed out in early April. If you did not receive an e-mail or have any questions about Secret Sisters, please call Amy Jones.
Deeper Still LifeWay Women’s Event
Feeling lost in your busy, overloaded life? Then it’s time to grab your girlfriends, jump in the car, and head to Deeper Still. Join us for an extraordinary weekend of in-depth bible study, prayer, and worship that will point you toward the vibrant life God has in store for you. It’s never too late to ask for direction in your faith journey, and this LifeWay event for women of every age will get you to your destination. If you are interested in joining us in Greensboro, July 31- August 1 for the unique opportunity to worship and hear the rich and relevant teaching of Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shire, and Beth Moore, please contact Patty Eller.
New Bible Study to Begin
"Times of Tragedy and Moments of Grace: Surviving a Life Changing Loss as a Person of Faith"
This is a study of John Baggett’s newest book, Times of Tragedy and Moments of Grace: Surviving a Life Changing Loss as a Person of Faith. It was written for those who have experienced some type of life-changing event, such as the death of a loved one, a serious diagnosis, a disability, a divorce, an addicted family member, a job loss, or a financial catastrophe. The book is a guide for negotiating the struggles of faith that so often accompany personal tragedies, and for finding and developing the spiritual resources to survive the darkest days of grief and suffering. It is about the willingness to learn, to change, and to grow, in the midst of pain and sorrow, and about emotional and spiritual recovery. And it is a testimony to the mysterious power of God through faith to transform events experienced as radical suffering, and to use them for good. The study is also intended for those who desire to assist others through such times, or for those who wish to prepare spiritually for the losses that eventually come to all of us.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Like Lightning Striking
Phase I: The Unwillingness to Face Reality
Chapter 2 Denial is Not a River in Egypt
Chapter 3 You Can Run But You Will Only Get Tired
Chapter 4 Where is a Superhero When You Really Need One?
Phase II: The Unwillingness to Accept Reality
Chapter 5 Why Do You Keep Asking “Why?”
Chapter 6 Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty?
Chapter 7 Never Put a Period Where a Comma Belongs
Phase III: The Grace to Embrace Reality
Chapter 8 The Road to Recovery is Paved With Moments of Grace
Chapter 9 Transforming Your Season of Grieving into a Lifetime of Caring
Chapter 10 When the Caterpillar Dies, the Butterfly Flies
Epilogue
This study which will be facilitated by John and Diane Baggett will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm beginning June 2 at the home of Jan and Paul Julien. If you would like to participate or for more information, please contact Diane Baggett.
Pork BBQ Fundraiser
On May 29, Christ Community UMC will be partnering with Fairview Contemporary Fellowship to do a Pork BBQ Fundraiser. The $5 plates will include BBQ, potatoes, slaw and a roll or bread. In order to make this fundraiser a success, CCUMC is being asked to do the following:
- Sell tickets
- Provide Volunteers:
o 2 for Chopping BBQ at 9:30 am
o 2 for preparing plates
o 3 or 4 for delivering to area businesses
- Provide Food Donations
o Pound Cakes
o Green Cabbage
If you are able to help or for more information, please contact Anthony Suggs or Danny Brown.
