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Student Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Barn.
On Christmas break Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6.

Breakfast Club
Sundays, 10:00 am in the Barn.
On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3.
Resumes Jan. 10.

Youth Group
Sundays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Student Center.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party.
Wear an ugly sweater! Prizes, gingerbread house
building, worship and a Christmas message. Bring
cookies to share and your friends!
On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3.
Resumes Jan. 10.
More info: www.ccgf.org/hsinfo
HS Contact: Pastor Doug Raraigh, 412-741-4900, ext. 159.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mens Ministry
Mens Breakfast
Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall
with John Bishop, retired Naval officer and Marine,
John will be speaking on Wounded Warriors: Calling the
Wounded to Battle. All men 12 years old and older are
invited. Breakfast is free.

Young Adults
Sunday School Class: 10:00 am in Classroom 102.
Series: For the Life of the World.
On Christmas break Dec. 20 - Jan. 3. Resumes Jan. 10
Murder Mystery Christmas Party: Friday, December 11,
7:00 pm in the Student Center. Learn more about this
event and sign up at www.ccgf.org/mm.

18//22 College-Age
Sunday Morning Small Group: Sundays at 10:00 am. On
December 6 - January 3, we will meet in Classroom 101.
We will move back to the Farmhouse on January 10.

Sundays, 10:00 am in the Student Center


On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3.
Resumes Jan. 10.

The Edge: Mondays at 7:00 pm in Wilson Hall. Fellowship,


discussion, teaching, speakers, Bible study and fun.
On Christmas break December 14, 21, & 28. On January 4,
we will have a Christmas/New Years Party at 7:00 pm in
Wilson Hall. All college age students invited.

Amped Wednesdays

Save the date: Jubilee Conference, Feb. 19 - 21, 2016.

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in the Student Center.


On Christmas break Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6.

Contact: Brenda, 412-741-4900, ext. 111.

Amped Sundays

Airsoft Wars
Guys Only: December 19. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Meet at the Barn. $5 for ammo/food.

Movie Night
Friday, December 18. Star Wars, The Force Awakens.
Only ONE spot available! $10 per ticket. Sign up at
www.ccgf.org/movienight.
Contact: Pastor Robby, 412-741-4900, ext. 146.

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

March for Life


We will be traveling to Washington DC for the March for
Life on Friday, January 22, 2016. This is a rare opportunity
to stand shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of thousands
of fellow citizens as we take a visibly powerful stand for
the sanctity of life. Online registration is open! To sign up,
or for more info, visit www.ccgf.org/marchforlife.

GriefShare
Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Help
and healing for those grieving a loss in their life.
On Christmas break Dec. 24 & 31.
Contact: Bonnie Bender, 412-525-1403 or visit
www.ccgf.org/griefshare.

Kids Ministry

Womens Ministry
Womens Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 12, 9:00 - 11:30 am in Wilson Hall.
Brunch, craft and Christmas message by Deb Ott. Childcare
available by registration. To register, visit www.ccgf.org/
brunch.
FAB (Fit, Active & Bendable) Exercise Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. FREE and open to
everyone, all ages and fitness levels! You don't have to be
a member of Christ Church to join us!
We will all go out to lunch together on Tuesday,
December 15 following the class.
On Christmas break Dec. 22, 24, 29 & 31. Resumes Jan. 4.

MOPS/MomsNext
Meeting dates: December 17, January 14.
9:30 - 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
More info: www.ccgf.org/mops.
Moms@Nite
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm at Christ Church.
On Christmas break: Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6

Small Groups
We are planning to start new small groups in January!
Let us know what your interests are and we can find a
group for you! We have groups for men, women,
couples, parents and more! Contact Pastor Bob Mason
at 412-741-4900, ext. 122, or [email protected] or fill
out the form at www.ccgf.org/smallgroups.

Gospel of Luke DVD


Stop by the table in the Atrium for a free DVD copy of
The Gospel of Luke, read by John Guest. Limit one per
family.

C.L.A.S.S Dates
1/30/2016 Ministry Class
2/20/2016 Missions Class
4/17/2016 Membership Class
5/15/2016 Maturity Class
To register for a class, or for more information on each
class, visit www.ccgf.org/class.

Sunday Mornings
8:45 am

Combined Sunday School for K-5.


Childcare for infant - preschool.
10:00 am The Barnyard, large group activity for K - 5.
Childcare for infant - preschool
11:15 am Small Group Sunday School for K-5.
Childcare for infant - preschool.

AWANA: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Kids


Ministry Center. AWANA is a fun-filled, action packed,
and Bible based program for kids ages 3 - 5th grade.
On Christmas break: Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6
Register at www.ccgf.org/awana.

P.A.G.E.S.: (Performing Arts Group for Elementary


Students) Singing , dancing and Acting for children
Kindergarten through 6th grade. Rehearsals are
Sundays at 12:30 pm in the Rally Room. Lunch provided.
Contact: Sarah Capello, 412-741-4900, ext. 113.

Missions News
Uganda Gold Coffee Christmas Coffee on sale!
Did you know that every cup of Uganda Gold
Coffee provides more than 300 cups of clean water
to a community who has none? One hundred
percent of the profits are returned to the BunyoroKitara region of Uganda to provide clean water, create
jobs, and inspire hope for a new life. Uganda Gold
Christmas Coffee packages are available today in the
Commons. Stop by and pick some up for all the coffee
lovers in your life.
Clinical training at Choices Pregnancy Services
Looking for pregnant models for Free Sonogram
(picture included). Must be at least 6 weeks into the
second trimester. Jan. 11 - 15. To reserve your half hour
time, call 412-264-0200 and mention that you are
calling to be a model for sono training. Appointments
available at Coraopolis and Beaver Valley.

Knit Wits
Do you love to knit? Wed love to have you join us!
Fun, food, fellowship and frolic! Tuesdays from
12:00 - 2:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Questions?
Call Char Hamilton at 412-741-3441.

Thank You!
Harvest Ingathering
Over 540 full bags of non-perishable items were taken to
Shepherds Heart Fellowship. Shepherds Heart feeds the
hungry, the homeless, the poor, and the addicted, with
God's Word and food every weekday morning in
downtown Pittsburgh. www.shepheart.org

Care Packages for Troops


The Sentinels of Freedom are so thankful for the actions
and generosity during our Military Christmas Gifts drive.
We packed over 100 individual packages and two unit
boxes. The number of volunteers that came to help was
overwhelming! We could not have accomplished this
project without your help, prayers, time and donations.
Thank you for helping to ensure that some active military
members will not be forgotten during this blessed
Christmas season.

Operation Christmas Child


Thank you Christ Church! Over 569 boxes were collected
for Operation Christmas Child! Thanks for sharing your
love!

Angel Tree
Over 280 angels were taken from our tree this year and
will benefit children from Young Lives Three Rivers.
Gifts are due back next Sunday, Dec. 13.

Job Opportunities
Kids' Ministry Administrative Assistant
This part-time position (25-29 hrs/week) supports the
Kids' Ministry department with various administrative
and ministry tasks and is required to work occasional
Saturdays and Sundays. The ideal candidate is required
to have a high school diploma or the equivalent; a
minimum of one year office experience; and is proficient
with MS Office software. Experience working with
children and families is preferred. Please email your
resume, cover letter and personal testimony to Susan
Aleshire, Human Resources, at [email protected] no
later than December 18, 2015.

Pledges

First-Time Visitors

Its not too late! You may still turn in your pledge cards.
Just drop them in the offering basket. Pledge cards are
available at the Welcome Center and in the pews. These
cards help us plan our budget for the upcoming year.

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 more info.

Year-End Contributions
The church offices are closed on December 31, 2015,
all checks must be received by December 30, 2015 or
postmarked by December 31, 2015.

Volunteer
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,
December 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Contact:
Elizabeth Van Heest, [email protected].

Stay Connected
Join our Facebook page for updates, events,
photos and more. Just search Christ Church at
Grove Farm - CCGF.
Listen to sermons or find info on all upcoming
events at www.ccgf.org
Get the Weekly Email Update! Sign up by
sending Liz an email at [email protected].

Weekly Bible Studies


(www.ccgf.org/bible-studies)
Monday Nights - Community Bible Study (CBS)
A Study on the Book of Matthew. Monday evenings,
7:00 - 8:30 pm at Christ Church (September through May)
Men, Women, Teens and Children.
Christmas Party Meet & Greet on Dec. 14, all are welcome.
On Christmas break Dec. 21 & 28. Resumes Jan. 4.

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Wednesday Mornings - Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)


For women. Wednesdays, 9:25 - 11:15 am in the
Sanctuary, Book of Revelation. On break Dec. 16, 23, & 30.
Resumes January 6.
Friday Morning Womens Bible Study
9:15 - 11:15 am in Fellowship Hall. New series begins
January 15. Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted by
Priscilla Shirer.
Mens Bible Study
Thursdays 7:00 PM in Classroom 101. The Life of King
David. All are welcome. On Christmas break Dec. 24 & 31.
Brave Men of Friday Mornings
With Bruce Bickel. Fridays 6:30 AM in the Barn. Triumphant
Living. On Christmas break December 25.

Our radio program, Along the Way, airs


weekdays at 3:30 pm on 101.5 WORD-FM.

Christ Church at Grove Farm


249 Duff Road Sewickley PA 15143
412-741-4900

Christ Church has a mobile app available on


itunes or the Play Store. Its free!

REMINDER

Childcare Workers
Kids Ministry is looking for a childcare worker for
Thursday mornings. This is a paid position. If you are
interested or for more details, call Donna Paff at
412-741-4900, ext. 109.

December 2015

The church offices will be closed on


Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25,
Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1.

Weekdays at 3:30 pm, 101.5


www.ccgf.org
Christ Church at Grove Farm

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