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Kids’ Ministry www.ccgf.org/kids

Nursery (Infant - Age 3)

Sunday mornings from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

Preschool (Ages 3, 4 & 5 by Sept. 1)

Sunday mornings from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

Kindergarten - 5th Grade*

Kids’ Church, 9:00 & 11:15 am

Trinity Spiritual Retreat & June Classes

*except first Sunday of the month

Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Amped Sundays, 10:15 am. Continues through Summer.

Six.Thirty.Three. (MS Youth Group)

May Madness Wednesdays 6:30 pm Student Center

May 6: Launch This May 13: Chocolate Slip & Slide May 20: Extreme May 27: Cupcake Fight

Jamaica Mission Trip July 12 - 18, 2015. www.ccgf.org/missiontrip-ms

Summer Camp August 3 - 7, 2015. Download a registration brochure at www.ccgf.org/summer-camp

MS Contact: Pastor Robby, 412-741-4900, ext. 146.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Small Groups

18//22 College-Age Ministry www.ccgf.org/1822

Small Group Coffee Bar

Sundays at 10:15 am, in the Farmhouse. Continues through the Summer!

The Edge Small Group Mondays, at 8:00 pm, in Wilson Hall.

May 4: End of the Year Celebration/Goodbye to Grads!! May 11 - June 1: Spring Break June 8: Summer session begins. Meeting time moves to 7:00 pm, location moves to the Student Center.

Join our Facebook page: College Age Ministry of Christ Church at Grove Farm Contact: Brenda, 412-741-4900, ext. 111.

A new small group is starting up on Sundays at 6:30 pm in the Sewickley Ridge Community on Duff Road. All are welcome. If you are interested in attending, or for questions, contact the Santavicca’s at 212-472-2553.

Men’s Ministry

Man Up Pittsburgh Saturday, June 6, at Orchard Hill Church. An incredibly dynamic day of

worship, teaching, fellowship and breakout sessions. Up your game as a godly man! To register, go to www.manuppittsburgh.org.

Breakfast Club Sundays, 10:00 pm, Barn. (Last one today!)

Youth Group Sundays, 6:00 pm. (Last one tonight!)

Summer Youth Group May 6 - Aug. 12. Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Barn

Philly Mission Trip June 22-27, 2015. Final trip meeting: Sunday, May 17,10:00 - 11:00 am in the Barn.

White Water

Rafting Adventure

August 6-8. Sign up by

June 17. High School

Students (including 8th

grade students heading into 9th grade in Fall

2015) are invited on this amazing adventure! For

all the info: www.ccgf.org/upcoming-events-hs.

HS Contact: Natalie Plakosh, 412-741-4900, ext. 121.

www.ccgf.org/summer-day-camp

July 1 - August 12: Summer Bible Study. Move On by Vicky Courtney. Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. Childcare will be available by registration only. Register online at www.ccgf.org/summerbiblestudy. Cost of book is $10.

Women’s Ministry

Revive Young Adults Ministry

Revive Bible Study: Wednesday evenings in Fellowship Hall. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Our study, God the Son and God

The Holy Spirit continues through May 27.

White Water Rafting and Natural Water Slide Trip: Saturday May 30, Ohiopyle. Cost $72.00. Only 10 spots available! For more info, or to RSVP, email Molly at mollydifiore@gmail.com.

Outcry Pittsburgh 2015: Saturday, July 25, 7:00 pm. Group rate is $22. If you would like to see this great show with us, email Molly DiFiore today to get tickets at mollydifiore@gmail.com.

Basic Leadership Training www.ccgf.org/blt

Saturday, May 30, 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Sign up at www.ccgf.org/membership. A great opportunity to learn more about Christ Church and become a member, although there is no obligation to join. Childcare is available. Sign up at www.ccgf.org/blt. Contact: Nancy Kramer, 412-741-4900, ext. 156.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and MomsNext (Mothers of School-Age)

May Meeting dates: Thursdays, May 7 in the Rally Room & May 21 in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am. Info at www.ccgf.org/mops. Contact: Valerie, 412-996-5964.

Primetimers (Ages 55+) www.ccgf.org/primetimers

Luncheon Thursday, May 7 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall featuring the History of Baseball with Gerald Frankovich. On the menu: Bring your favorite hors d’oeuvres.

Contact: Chuck Gerdes at 724-776-1146.

Spring Trip Rescheduled to Saturday, May 16, 9:15 AM. We will go to Oakland to tour the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning. To sign up, call Ron and Shirley Kummer at 412-367-7732.

If you are longing for good teaching or spiritual reflection, check out June Term at Trinity—Following Jesus Retreat with Peter Walker & Trinity Faculty offers teaching, reflection & a Quiet Day; The AEF Conference (Ancient Evangelical Future) For the Life of the World: The Church’s Mission in a Pluralistic Age with speakers like Ed Stetzer, Michael Goheen, Grant LeMarquand.

For a full listing of courses, www.tsm.edu/intensives or call Dawn at 724-266-3838.

May 2015

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A monthly publication of Christ Church at Grove Farm

The Weekly Email Update is a great way to get the most current Christ Church news delivered right to your inbox every Friday. Sign up by sending Liz an email at lrankin@ccgf.org.

Lost & Found

Our Lost & Found is located behind the Welcome Center in the Commons.

Ministry Opportunities at Christ Church

Receptionist Calling all cheerful voices! The reception desk is in need of a permanent receptionist on Thursday afternoons and substitute receptionists on Tuesday morning, and Friday morning. Training provided. Contact: Liz Rankin, 412-741-4900, ext. 120.

Tuesday Work Crew This crew of volunteer handy men meet on Tuesdays at 9:00 am to tackle a wide array of projects around the church. No experience necessary. Lunch provided at noon. Contact: Bob Shockley, 412-741-4900, ext. 124.

World Vision in Sewickley World Vision provides help for the poor and sick around the world. Volunteers are needed to pack, fold, and sort donations at our Sewickley location on Friday, May 15, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Contact: Elizabeth Van Heest, vanheest@consolidated.net.

Are you a first time visitor to Christ Church? If you would like to find out more about who we are, what we believe, and what programs are available, please stop by our Welcome Center and pick up a Visitor Bag! Visit our website at www.ccgf.org for even more

info.

First-Time Visitors NEW

HERE?

Christ Church at Grove Farm 249 Duff Road · Sewickley PA · 15143

412-741-4900

DivorceCare & Griefshare

DivorceCare Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Farmhouse. For those going through a divorce or separation. www.ccgf.org/divorcecare. Contact: Don Tice, 724-884-3436.

GriefShare Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Farmhouse. For those grieving a loss in their life. www.ccgf.org/griefshare. Contact: Bonnie Bender, 412-525-1403.

Did you know that you can listen to sermons or find info on all upcoming events on our website? www.ccgf.org

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New Neighbor Bags

New Neighbor Bags are available! If you have a new family on your street or in your neighborhood, pick up a bag at the Welcome Center. It’s a great way to meet new people and invite them to visit Christ Church!

Partner Ministries

TONIGHT! Sentinels of Freedom Concert Circle of Friends Choirs benefitting the Sentinels of Freedom, Sunday, May 3, 7:00 pm at Christ Church.

Choices Pregnancy Walk for Life Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am. Coraopolis. Register at www.choices-for-life.org.

Urban Impact Arts Night: Friday, May 15, 6:30 pm at Christ Church Visual art, acting, singing, dancing, improv and musical performances from the UIF Performing Arts Academy. Invite your friends for this spectacular show!

Orphan Alliance Facebook Page If you have a heart for orphan care, are considering adoption or foster care or are an adoptive or foster parent, be sure to look for and LIKE the community group page of Orphan Alliance at CCGF on Facebook! This page is a link to events, support groups and opportunities to get involved to care for the orphan.

Stay Connected to Christ Church

Join our Facebook page for updates, events, photos and more. Just search Christ Church at Grove Farm - CCGF.

Ugandan Gold Coffee now available in single serve cups! If this is what you've been waiting for, the new cups are available for purchase at Food For Thought in 12- count ($5.99) and 24- count

($11.95) cartons. Regular Roast only. Stop by today!

New Uganda Gold Coffee Option

We are looking for someone who knows how to install tile flooring and who would like to put that skill to work in Jamaica! Our middle school ministry will travel to

Jamaica for a mission trip on July 12 - 19. Contact Pastor Robby at 412-741-4900, ext. 146 or rgrunwald@ccgf.org.

Installing Tile in Jamaica

Calling All Graduates

If you are a student or if you have a student graduating from high school OR college this Spring, we want to know! We are planning to celebrate all of our graduates. Please email or call Brenda at 412-741-4900, ext 111 or broethelisberger@ccgf.org.

Miracle of Christmas Show

Booking now! CCGF Tour The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. December 4 and 5. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center. To make a reservation, or for more information, call Shirley at 412-749-6082 or 412-719-7890.

Donate Your Old Phonebooks

If you have any old phonebooks that you’d like to get rid of, bring them to the Usher Room anytime during the month of May. Thank you!

CCGF Softball Teams

Come out and support our 2015 CCGF and Urban Impact Softball Teams! Games are on Sunday afternoons at Rowan Elementary fields in Cranberry. Schedule, map and directions at www.ccgf.org/softball

Our radio program, Along the Way, airs weekdays at 3:30 pm on 101.5 WORD-FM.