CIC Tidings 8/24/2023

CIC TIDINGS

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Pastor Bryan is in Montreat on one of his two weeks of Continuing Education AFTER worship Sunday, 08/27 - Sunday, 09/03. Rev. Marcia Cham will be preaching on Sunday, 09/03 PLUS she will be ON CALL for any pastoral emergencies during this time. Her cell number: 828.719.9611
 

Rally Day

SECOND HOUR – ADULTS

 

As we resume the Adult Second Hour in the fall, we will be taking a Deeper Dive into one of the lectionary scripture choices for that particular Sunday using a Lectio Divina style of study. We are asking the older youth to join us and are looking forward to their much needed youthful perspective. Middle School youth will be having the option of meeting with the adults or meeting with Keven for Halftime. We are beginning this class on Rally Day, September 24. Join us in making this dive into the scriptures!

Get Curious!

Kids’ Half Time

 

Please join us for some holy, playful learning during “'Get Curious,” a half hour (11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) of fun and faith development beginning September 24! Children are naturally curious and can lead us into some deep wonderings about God. We will be using Sparkhouse’s innovative curricula and Messy Church activities to spark creativity and fun. Messy Church is based on the values of celebration, centering ourselves in Christ, and all ages together, so we welcome children and families, as well as middle schoolers who may choose to be Bible Buddies for younger children. Let’s get curious and learn together!

 

Meal Train for Vickie Chamberlain

 

Vickie is scheduled to have "reverse shoulder replacement" surgery on September 7th.*

 

Click on the 'meal train' image to sign up.

 *Note: if you need help signing up, to please call the CIC office for assistance.

 

Blessing of the Backpacks

 All students, support staff, and teachers are invited to bring their backpack, laptop, briefcase, or lunch box for a special blessing during the worship service on Sunday, September 10. Pastor Bryan will also present Bibles to our third graders. We look forward to the new school year and celebrating these milestones in our children’s faith journey!

Gentle Reminder

 

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for CIC's September Newsletter is coming up on Friday August 25, 2023. You may call the office, email or come in to submit your articles.



CIC Preschool currently has openings for our Pre-K class and our 2s class, but spots are filling up fast. Register today! Church members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

 

CIC Preschool is looking for an assistant teacher for our three's classroom. If you or anyone you know is interested. Please email a copy of your resume to preschool@cicpres.com

 

Fund Raiser Alert: The preschool will be hosting a Yard Sale to raise funds to buy new furnishings for our classrooms. If you have anything you would like to donate the yard sale for us to help raise funds. Please place items in the box, located in the Preschool Narthex. The yard sale will be held mid-September. More details to come.

The new CIC Website is under construction! It is coming along smoothly.

We are focusing on a “face-lift” at www.cicpresbyterian.com that will feature currently available content PLUS improved navigation, access to CIC videos, newsletters, and more

Click HERE to Find a variety of ways to DONATE or keep current with your pledge.

Thank You!


 

 

Wednesdays @ 11am

Click below or call 1.929.205.6099

 Meeting ID: 415 429 720

Passcode: 956123 

 
 

Sundays

Music @ 9:15am | Service @ 9:30am

Click below or call 1.253.215.8782

Meeting ID: 336 674 0396

Passcode: 5401

 

August Elders: Beverly Dye and Christine McElvey

Liturgist for THIS Sunday: Bobbie Gaddy

Acolyte for THIS Sunday: James Penrod

Greeters for THIS Sunday 08/27/23: Ashley Venable & Becky Sanderson

Greeters for NEXT Sunday 09/03/23: Jim & Laura Penrod

For duties & greeter list, please click here.

Volunteer Opportunities!!

·Word in Music ·Liturgist ·PYF Sunday Dinner ·Nursery Duty

Sign up sheets are in the Narthex.

 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. - Colossians 4:2

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

 

 For those experiencing Grief

The Family and Friends of Ben Cockman

 

For those experiencing illness or surgery

Christopher Vitez (Son of John & Ellen Vitez)

Ken Blake

 

  For Those with Long-Term Concern

Billy Buckner

Mary Ann Jensen

Lillian Long

Steve Stringer

Jim Routh

Pam Hood & Family

Joan Roth

Tina Brinkley (Preschool parent) 

Jimmy Brooks

 

If you have a prayer request, please fill out the Prayer Request card found on the white board across from the CIC office or call the office to provide needed information and request.

08/13/2023 Attendance

(online and in person): N/A

08/13/2023 Offering

(plate, online and mail in): $ N/A

Community In Christ, Presbyterian

Rev, Bryan McFarland, Pastor

Text/Call: 336-327-2014 revbryancic@gmail.com 

5401 Liberty Road Greensboro, NC 27406

Office: 339-674-0369 office@cicpres.com

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