9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
The Christian’s Compass for COVID Controversies, part 4:
The Government, the Church, and the Family
Selected Passages
Pastor Bret Laird
News
Sunday Morning LifeGroups: Our adult LG's start today! While the 9:00 a.m. classes will meet at their normal time, please note that our second hour classes will begin at 10:45 a.m. To provide optimal spacing for each class, there have been some room changes made, click here for more details, or pick up a new LG brochure.
Wednesday Evening GrowthGroups: Our adult GrowthGroups will be starting up again on Wednesday, September 16. We are excited to begin each evening gathered in the Chapel for a time of corporate prayer. These are challenging times we live in and it is critical we move forward in ministry through the power of prayer. Following the prayer time in the Chapel, groups will be dismissed to their classrooms. Class choices will be available here with brochures at the Information Center.
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study: Beginning on Thursday, September 24, there will be a Women's Bible study offered at CBC from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The study will focus on the Beatitudes and will be based on Jerry Bridges book "The Blessing of Humility.” The study will also provide instruction on how to study the Bible, with Karen Rowland as the leader. To sign up online click here.
Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study: meets weekly at 6:30 a.m. in Reception Room B. There is also an active Zoom component available for those who would like to participate virtually. If you are interested or if you need further information, please contact Mike Ruiter. We are currently going through Acts. All are welcome!
A Conversation with the Quarterbacks- a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event. Join us Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary as we enjoy a conversation with 3 of WMU’s recent record setting quarterbacks. Tim Hiller, Zach Terrell and Jon Wassink, along with team Chaplain Craig Darling will be sharing about their time at WMU, faith, football and family. All 3 were tremendous leaders on their teams and a vital part of our FCA leadership on campus.
Save the Date! Global Impact Weekend will be November 7-8, 2020. Our guest speaker is Nik Ripken from the movie “The Insanity of God.”
The Elders have approved Laura Bailey for membership.
Capacity Solutions
Showing Preference for One Another
We are anticipating significant capacity issues in the Sanctuary and in classrooms with LifeGroups, Nursery and Children’s programs resuming today. This is a wonderful “problem” to have! The Elder’s have approved the following 4 step program allowing us to welcome all who come.
Whenever possible: CDC (Center for Disease Control) - recommended 6’ vertical and 6’ lateral seating arrangement.
Capacity Expansion step #1: CDC - recommended 6’ vertical and WHO - recommended 1 meter lateral seating arrangement.
Capacity Expansion step #2: WHO (World Health Organization) - recommended 1 meter vertical and 1 meter lateral seating arrangement.
Capacity Expansion #3: As per our fourth safety protocol, when space
constraints make social distancing no longer possible, self-protective (KN-95)
and/or ASTM level-2 surgical masks will be recommended and supplied.
Beginning today, in the AM services only, seating capacity expansion step #1 will be applied to the side sections and balcony of the Sanctuary. The center sections will continue to use the 6’ spacing rods. We will continue to use every other pew.
Our 6 p.m. service will remain High-Precaution, where we will continue to observe the 6’ physical distancing with masks worn at all times and an abbreviated service.
We continue to recommend adherence to the 4 standard safety precautions: Symptom screening (please don’t attend church functions if you are exhibiting symptoms or not feeling well), Hygiene, Physical Distancing and Masks.
For more in-depth details, click here.
Service Opportunities
Church on the Porch brings church to those who cannot attend services on Sunday. Right now, elements on this ministry include a mini communion service at your house, phone calls to those who can’t be at church, or letters of encouragement to those who can’t be at church. If you would like to receive one of these ministries, please call the church office. If you would like to participate in serving others in one of these ministries, we also ask that you call the church office.
Prayer Requets
For the family of Ken Elwell, brother of Dave Elwell, who departed from this life September 6.
For the family of Al Sieting, husband of Dorothy Sieting, who departed from this life September 5.
Global Partners
Our Global Ministries Team are regularly communicating with our Partners as often as possible. Currently they are all in good health and either at home or in a safe location. If you would like an electronic copy of the weekly Global Partner Prayer Sheet, please contact the church office.
Next Generation Ministries
Key Upcoming Dates:
Today: MS/HS Parent Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in theBLOC
September 13: Move Up Sunday!
9:00 a.m. service will have classes for ages Nursery - Pre-K
10:45 a.m. service will have classes for all ages (Nursery - HS)
September 16: First night of AWANA! Registration is now open, click here to register your kids!
September 20: LIVE44 Kick-off, childcare will also begin being provided during the evening service
Today is Move Up Sunday! Children and students will be moving up to their new classes this morning during the 10:45 a.m. service. If you have questions about Children’s Ministry (Nursery - Grade 5) please contact Hannah Haney, for Middle School (Grades 6 – 8), contact Jake West, for High School (Grades 9 – 12), contact Justin McCoy.
Live 44, our small group ministry for Middle and High school students begins next Sunday night, September 20, in theBLOC. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. but students can come as early as 5:30pm.