Student Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL
Breakfast Club: Sundays, 10:00 - 11:00 am in the
Barn. Free breakfast and Bible study.
On break January 1. Resumes January 8.
Youth Group: Sundays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Student
Center. Social time, games, high energy worship, a
message just for teens, and small group time.
On break January 1. Resumes January 8.
Contact: Pastor Doug, 412-741-4900, ext. 159.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amped Wednesdays (Youth Group):
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Student Center.
Resumes January 4.
Amped Sundays: Bible study, donuts and game
time! Sundays at 10:00 am in the Student Center.
Resumes January 8.
Contact: Pastor Robby, 412-741-4900, ext. 146.

STUDENT MISSION TRIP: PHILLY '17

June 26-July 1, 2017. PHILLY 17 combines elements
of small group Bible study, evangelism training, and
worship with hands-on mission experiences like
Homeless Ministry, Social Ministry, Children's
Ministry, Ministry of the Arts, Games and Rec
Ministry, and Painting, Construction, and Yardwork
Ministries. There will be a informational meeting on
Sunday, January 8, at 10:00 am in the Barn.
Registration form and $100 deposit due by Sunday,
January 29. www.ccgf.org/hsinfo

Young Adults
Christian Ed Class: Sunday mornings at 10:00 am
in Classroom 102. Forgotten God by Francis Chan.
Led by Steve Nicholas.

Primetimers (55+)
Luncheon to start the new year!
Thursday, January 5, 12:00 Noon at Kings Wexford.
Contact: Chuck Gerdes, 724-776-1146.
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Womens Ministry

Christian Ed

FAB (Fit, Active & Bendable) Exercise Class: Our

wonderfully popular exercise class will resume
Tuesday, January 10, at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.
Look forward to starting a new year with God,
wellness, and friends. All women are invited to join
us for this free class. Invite your friends! Contact:
Brenda Roethlisberger at 412-741-4900, ext. 111.
Friday Morning Bible Study: New series, Always
True by James MacDonald starts Friday, January 20,
9:15 - 11:15 am in Fellowship Hall. Contact: Harriet
Mitchell at 412-367-1503.
Womens Retreat: February 3 - 4, Pittsburgh
Marriott North in Cranberry. Come relax, reflect and
refresh at our Womens Ministry weekend retreat!
For more info, visit www.ccgf.org/womens-retreat.

Three new classes starting January 8:

The Screwtape Letters with Bruce Schlenke: This
new adult class will study this wise and intriguing
set of letters from a senior devil (Screwtape) to
his apprentice as they try to keep their hold on a
new Christian believer. Sundays at 11:15 am in
Fellowship Hall. Books are available for purchase
for $10 in the bookstore and in class on the first
day.

Sunday Mornings for K-5

8:45 am Combined Sunday School
10:00 am The Barnyard, large group activity
11:15 am Small Group Sunday School

Heaven with Holly Campbell: What will heaven be

like? Randy Alcorn presents a thoroughly biblical
answer, based on years of careful study, presented
in an engaging, reader-friendly style. His
conclusions will surprise you and stretch your
thinking about this important subject. Sundays at
8:45 am, Classroom 102.

Awana for Age 3 - 5th Grade

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Kids Ministry.
AWANA is a fun-filled, action packed, and Bible
based program for kids ages 3 through 5th grade.
New sessions starts January 4! Register for the new
session at www.ccgf.org/awana. Contact: Marcie
Giovengo, 412-741-4900, ext. 145.

Mens Ministry
Mens Breakfast: Saturday, January 7, 8:00 am
in Fellowship Hall. Bryan Whittington will be our
speaker. Pastor Barry will be leading worship. All
men invited. ccgf.org/men
Physical Fitness Program: If you would be
interested in a Physical Fitness program outreach,
come to an brainstorming meeting on Wednesday,
January 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Pastor Jamies office.
Small Group Gathering: Saturday, January 21 at
the Barn. Bonfire and food. For all men currently
involved in a small group, or for men looking to get
involved with a small group.
Save the Date: Man Night Bowling, February 17.
Mens Ministry Contact: Mike Davis, 412-965-6053.

March for Life

Genesis - Abraham & the Patriarchs with Richard Curtis

Are the Old Testament stories of Abraham and the
patriarchs relevant for modern day Christians?
Come find out! Sundays at 8:45 am in room 101.

Small Groups
Our evening Small Groups in the following areas
invite new Members in January: Wexford-Tuesdays;
Cranberry-Wednesdays; Shaler-Thursdays;
Ross-Thursdays; and Moon-Thursdays. Or if youre a
guy, how about joining a Mens Quad? These are
groups of 4 - 7 men who meet at the church in the
morning or evening. We have lots of different small
group opportunities for you! Contact Pastor Bob
Mason at 412-741-4900, ext. 122, or
bmason@ccgf.org for details!

Save the Dates

We will be traveling to Washington DC for the

March for Life on Friday, January 27. 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.

Our first annual Family Ministry Daddy/Daughter

Semi-Formal Dance will be Friday, February 10,
6:30 - 8:30 pm at Christ Church. Online registration opens January 15. More info to come!

Membership Class: Sunday, February 26,

1:00 - 4:00 pm. Sign up at www.ccgf.org/class.

Kids Ministry

Sunday Mornings for Infant - Preschool

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers experience God
through age-appropriate activities including music
and dance, drawing, crafts, and Bible story at 8:45,
10:00, & 11:15 am.

P.A.G.E.S.
(Performing Arts Group for Elementary Students).
For children in K - 6th grade who love singing,
performing, and the theater arts. Sundays, 12:302:00 pm in the Rally Room. Lunch is provided. New
sessions starts in January. Sign up: ccgf.org/pages.

College & Career

The Edge: Mondays, 7:00 pm, Student Center. For
guys and girls ages 18 - 24, looking to engage in faith
& culture. (On break Jan. 2. Resumes Jan. 9)
Small Group: Sundays at 10:00 am, Classroom 101.
The Book of James with Francis Chan.
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:15 pm in
Moon Township. Led by Denny Pattyn.
College & Career Contact: Brenda at 741-4900,
ext. 111 or broethlisberger@ccgf.org.

Lost & Found

New Location! Our Lost & Found is now located
downstairs across from our Reception Desk and our
Library. If youve lost anything, stop by and take a
look.
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First-Time Visitors
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 ccgf.org for more info.

Cross Thoughts Blog

On the blog for this past month:
The Best Christmas Ever, Dave Brewer
Generosity Transforms You, Dave Brewer
Songs of the Season, Annalee
My Top 5 6 7 Christmas Songs, by Ed Sciulli
Staff Picks Favorite Christmas Songs
Support our bloggers by reading, commenting and
sharing! www.ccgf.org/blog

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sending Liz an email at lrankin@ccgf.org.

The Caf and the

Bookstore will be
closed on
January 1, 2017.
The church offices
will be closed
January 2, 2017
for the New Year
holiday.
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Serving
Christmas Un-decorating
We need help packing up Christmas decorations
on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. If you are available,
meet us in the Commons at 10:00 am. Contact
Susan Aleshire at saleshire@ccgf.org or
412-741-4900 x127.
The Rack Pack
The Rack Pack replenishes the pew racks in the
Sanctuary each week. Time commitment is one
day every 5-6 weeks and you can choose your day
(Monday - Friday)! Contact: Thelma Schlosser
724-935-3146.
CaringMeals
Provide a meal (homemade or ordered/delivered
from a restaurant) to Christ Church members
following surgery, illness, or the birth of a child.
Contact: Katie Whittington at 412-401-7266 or
kt_whittington@hotmail.com for details or to
sign up.
Kids Ministry
Sunday School Teacher for our PreK Class (4s and
5s) for the 8:45 OR 11:15 am class. Every Sunday
or every other Sunday for 75 minutes.
Contact: Marcie Giovengo, 412-741-4900, or
mgiovengo@ccgf.org.
The Barnyard Kids Worship Service
Adult and/or High School musicians and vocalists
needed. Help lead our kids for their 10:00 am
worship time. Just a 25 minute commitment once
or twice a month! Limited practice at your teams
discretion. Contact Marcie Giovengo,
412-741-4900, ext. 145 or mgiovengo@ccgf.org.
Lakeside Caf
Proceeds for the Caf go to our partner ministry,
Urban Impact. We need help to prep, serve, clean
up or cashier at one of three shifts on Sunday
mornings, one day per month. Fun way to serve
our urban mission, and get to know other CCGF
folks! Contact Betty Miller at 412-366-8091, or
ejmiller159@verizon.net.
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MOPS/MomsNext
Meeting: January 12 , 9:30 - 11:30 am in
Fellowship Hall. Childcare provided.
Moms@Nite: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm in
Bob Masons office. www.ccgf.org/mops

Care & Support

The Serenity Group - Women Seeking Peace:
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the
Farmhouse. Discovery, healing, and breaking free
from troubled relationships.
Contact: Lori Smith, 412-849-3726.
Womens Cancer Connection: Meetings are on the
second Wednesday of the month, 6:30- 8:30 pm, in
the Farmhouse. A support group for women who
are cancer survivors, presently undergoing
treatment, or recently diagnosed.
Contact Bernice Masters: 412-443-8451.
Hope Recovery: Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
in the Student Center. Hope for individuals
struggling with alcohol and substance abuse only.
Contact: Larry and Lori Neu, 724-831-9533 or
arlori@zoominternet.net.
Griefshare: Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the
Farmhouse for those grieving a loss in their life.
Contact: Bonnie Bender, 412-525-1403.
www.ccgf.org/griefshare.

January 2017

A monthly publication of Christ Church at Grove Farm

Missions
Partner Missions: Urban Impact has two job
opportunities available: Executive Assistant to the
President and Senior Administrator, Executive
Office. For the job description, qualifications, and
contact info, visit www.ccgf.org/urbanimpact.
Supported Missions: Serving Our Sentinels assists
severely wounded, post 9/11 veterans transition
back into civilian life. Next meeting: Monday, Jan. 9.
Contact: Bea or Doug Miller at beadug@aol.com.

Sermons Online
If you missed a sermon, or would just like to hear it
again, visit www.ccgf.org/sermons.
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Christ Church at Grove Farm

249 Duff Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-4900 | www.ccgf.org