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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

*except first Sunday of the month

Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Amped Sundays, 10:15 am. Continues through Summer. New series starts June 7: Grow Up!

Movie Night Friday, June 12. Jurassic Park. Drop off 6:00 pm at Christ Church. Sign up at www.ccgf.org/movienight.

Bucco Night Wednesday, June 10. Open to all

middle school students! Drop off at

Christ Church at 6:00 pm. Bring $ for food and

drinks. Only a few spots available. Register online at

www.ccgf.org/bucconight

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

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HIGH SCHOOL

Small Groups News

A new small group is now meeting on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am in Bob Mason’s office, Lower Level near the Facilities office. We invite you to join us at any time! We are looking to start a new small group in Moon Township on Sunday evenings. If you live in Moon, or would like to attend this group, please call Bob Mason at 412-741-4900, ext. 122, or bmason@ccgf.org.

20th Anniversary

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

Philly Mission Trip June 22-27, 2015.

White Water Rafting Adventure

August 6-8. Sign up by June 17. High School Students (including 8th grade stu-dents 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

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 Summer session begins tomorrow night, June 8, 7:00 pm, at the Barn/Fire Pit.

White Water Rafting: Friday, July 24. Sign up by July 7. We will leave from the church at 9:00 am. To sign up, call Brenda at 412-741-4900, ext. 111.More info at www.ccgf.org/1822

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

Saturday, June 27, We would like to invite men and women and their teenage children to spend a morning on our church campus to “spruce up” the grounds and buildings

prior to our July anniversary celebration. This event will be from 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon. Please mark your calendars and plan to be there!

Summer Bible Study: Scouting the Divine, by Margaret Feinberg. Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am in Classroom 102. Next one: June 18. Childcare available. Full schedule on webpage: www.ccgf.org/mops.

Summer Play Dates are now listed on our webpage at www.ccgf.org/mops Contact: Valerie, 412-996-5964.

MOPS and MOMSNext

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

Thursday, July 9, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall. Loves to Sing with Gordon Luntz. Covered Dish Luncheon. A-H: Salad, I-P: Dessert Q-Z: Main Dish. Contact: Chuck Gerdes at 724-776-1146.

GO! Great Outdoors Canoe Trip: Saturday, June 13 at Moraine State Park. Stop by the table in the Commons today to sign up. More info at www.ccgf.org/go Summer Bible Study: Move On by Vicky Courtney. Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm beginning July 1. Childcare will be available by registration only. Register online at www.ccgf.org/summerbiblestudy.

Women’s Ministry

Register now! Fees increase again on June 15.

Baptism/Dedication

The next baptism/dedication will be Sunday, June 21 at 11:15 am in the Sanctuary. To schedule, call Liz Rankin at 412-741-4900, ext. 120.

Father’s Day Special

Stop by the Lakeside Café on Sunday, June 21 for a special Father’s Day treat: Walking Tacos!

Christ Church at Grove Farm turns 20 this year! We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in various ways through-out the next few weeks. On July 19, we will have

an all church combined service followed by a picnic. You may bring your own lunch for the picnic, or buy a bagged lunch. Stop by the table in the Commons next week for all the details!

Spring Clean Up

Do you have kids ages 4 through 5th grade? Sign them up for a week of fun including music, Bible stories, arts and crafts, drama, sports and games, outdoor activities, interactive devotions and worship experiences, and WATER GAMES! Invite your friends! For all the info and to register, visit www.ccgf.org/summer-day-camp.

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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.

Ministry Opportunities at Christ Church

Receptionist Calling all cheerful voices! Receptionists needed on Thursday afternoons, Tuesday mornings, and Friday mornings. Training provided. Contact: Liz Rankin, 412-741-4900, ext. 120.

Lakeside Cafe Spend 2 1/2 hours, one Sunday a month servin’ it up at the Cafe! Three shifts to choose from. The cafe is run by volunteers and we wouldn’t be able to offer it every Sunday morning without help! Contact: Betty Miller at ejmiller159@verizon.net.

Summer Day Camp One of our most rewarding volunteer experiences! Summer Day Camp 2015 is happening on June 22 - 26. Volunteers are needed in all areas, from snacks to counselors! Sign up at www.ccgf.org/summer-day-camp. Contact: Donna Paff, 412-741-4900, ext. 109.

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, June 19 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 more info.

First-Time Visitors NEW

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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

Sentinels of Freedom Attention Ladies! Premier Design Jewelry Party Fundraiser to benefit Sentinels of Freedom, Sunday, June 28, 1:30 PM in the Barn. RSVP to Susan at 412-974-5538. Look online & tell Susan your order if you're unable to join us. Everyone is invited! Bring friends!

YoungLives Job Opportunity

We are looking for a person who is a follower of Christ, loves children, and is adept at handling emails and associated follow-up necessary to staff the nursery for the regular monthly YL meetings and occasional special events. If you are interested in serving in this rewarding position, or would like to have more information, please call Judy Pytlik at 412-818-3917 or email at japytlik@yahoo.com.

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.

CD Release Show

Stay Connected to Christ Church

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

Conratulations Graduates

Congratulations to all of our high school and college graduates! May God bless them on their new journey! Please see the graduates insert in your service sheet today, and pray for them and their parents.

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.

CCGF Softball Teams

Come out and support our CCGF and UIF 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.

Brad Lebakken , our Third Service Worship Leader, will be doing a CD Release Show for his band Red Letter Hymnal. The Worship Concert will be in Wilson Hall on Friday, June 19, 6:30 to 8:45 pm. They will be releasing their new CD during the concert and the concert will also feature one opening solo artist. Get tickets online for $7, or

$10 at the door the day of the show. During the concert there will be free childcare. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Tickets: http://www.showclix.com/event/PittsburghWorship Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1430636953905346/