Native American Special Offering, Sep. 23

Sunday, September 23, we will observe the Native American Ministry as part of the United Methodist Church’s Special Sundays. To contribute, please put your offering in a special- offering envelope, available in the narthex, or indicate Native American Ministry on a check to Christ UMC.

Dementia Caregivers Meeting, Sep 25

If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, please join us for our monthly support-group meeting—for caregivers only. We gather in the fireplace area of fellowship hall on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 11am until Noon. Contact Steve Middlebrooks for information/questions:

Book Club, October 21

The next Christ UMC Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 21, and the book will be The Little Russian by Susan Sherman. All are welcome to join us at Panera Bread at 4pm on the 21st for discussion led by Ethel Detch. For more information, please contact Jan Phelps.

All-Church Retreat, November 9-11

Registration is now open for the 2018 All-Church Retreat to Beersheba Springs! Join us as we head to Beersheba for a weekend of spirituality, fellowship, relaxation, and fun. Click the image above for details and registration!

Praying Moms, September 23

Praying Moms of College Students will meet on Sunday, September 23 at 5:30 in Room 105. Our scheduled meeting dates include Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov.  25 and Dec. 9. All are welcome to join us! For more information contact Lyn Kohler.

Children’s Worship Training, September 23

For any children 3rd grade & older interested in being an acolyte, reading scripture, and serving communion, there is a training Sun, Sep 23 at 9:45am in the main sanctuary.

Safe Sanctuary Training, September 23

For anyone volunteering with our children this year as a teacher, nursery worker, etc., there is a safe sanctuary training, Sun, Sep 23 in the small sanctuary following the late service (Noon). Email Aimee Cox for info.

Junior High Lock In, September 29

All current 7th and 8th graders are invited to join Paul & Katie for a lock-in at the church Saturday, Sep 29. Meet in the fellowship hall at 6pm. We'll have the building to ourselves to play plenty of games, and we promise to get (a little) sleep before the 8:30 am service. Bring a sleeping bag or air mattress, toiletries, and clothes for church Sunday morning. $25; includes dinner and breakfast. RSVP to Paul Bonner or Katie Rhodes by Sunday, Sept 23.