Student Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Barn.
Breakfast Club
Sundays, 10:00 am in the Barn.

Lent/Easter
Lent begins this week! Ash Wednesday is
February 10. Join us for a worship service at 6:30 pm in the
Sanctuary including Holy Communion. On the next five
Wednesday evenings in Lent, our church family and friends
will gather for a soup fellowship meal followed by a lecture
series, Spiritual Warfare.

Youth Group
Sundays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Student Center.

Wednesday
Lenten series

More info: www.ccgf.org/hsinfo

starts at 6:30 pm.

Soup suppers
begin February 17
at 5:30 pm.

HS Contact: Pastor Doug Raraigh, 412-741-4900, ext. 159.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amped Sundays
Sundays, 10:00 am in the Student Center
Amped Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in the Student Center. New
series, The Talk, begins February 10. More info at
www.ccgf.org/upcoming-events-ms.
Rock Climbing
Guys only. Saturday, February 27, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Sign up at www.ccgf.org/rockclimbing
Girls Overnight
Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, 8:00 pm - 8:00 am.
Bowling at Paradise Island Bowl, skits, live music,
speaker, night games, and a Sheetz run! Sign up at
www.ccgf.org/overnight.
Airsoft Wars
Saturday, March 5, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Meet at the
Barn. $5 for food and ammo.
Contact: Pastor Robby, 412-741-4900, ext. 146.

18//22 College-Age
The Edge: Mondays at 7:00 pm in Wilson Hall.
Fellowship, discussion, teaching, speakers, Bible study
and fun.
Jubilee Conference: Feb. 19 - 21, 2016.
Contact: Brenda, 412-741-4900, ext. 111.

Our Sunday
morning Lenten
series, 24 Hours
That Changed the
World begins
February 21.

Upcoming Holy Week Services:

Maundy Thursday, March 24: Communion service in the
Sanctuary at 7:00 pm featuring a living production of
DaVincis The Last Supper.
Good Friday, March 25: The Seven Last Words of Christ,
12 Noon - 3:00 pm, Sanctuary.
Easter, March 27: Celebration Services, 9:00 & 11:15 am,
Sanctuary. Joyful celebrations of the Risen Savior!

Palm Cross Making

Join us Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 am in Room 101 to
make palm crosses for our Palm Sunday services. Bring a
snack to share! Contact: Susan Aleshire,
412-741-4900, ext. 127 or saleshire@ccgf.org

Easter Dedications
Honor or memorialize a loved one with a dedication in our
Easter Service Sheet. Submit your request online at
www.ccgf.org/dedications or complete the form at the
Welcome Center. Requests for a dedication must be
received no later than Monday, March 14.

Kids Ministry

Womens Ministry
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!
Women's Ministry Retreat
April 15 & 16, 2016, Oglebay Resort & Conference Center
Speaker: Melissa Pearce from Enduring Hope Ministries.
For more information or to register, visit www.ccgf.org/
womens-retreat.

MOPS/MomsNext
Meeting date: February 25.
9:30 - 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Moms@Nite: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm
Kids Clothes and More Sale
Friday, March 11: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 12: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (50% off red tags)
We are collecting donations of gently used clothing,
shoes, equipment and toys. Sizes infant to 18. No
stuffed animals or recalled items. Donations can be
dropped off in Classroom 102 the week of March 6.
Contact: Michelle Haines, 724-396-4909
MOPS Info: www.ccgf.org/mops

Mens Ministry
Man Night Bowling: Friday, February 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
at Paradise Bowl on Neville Island. For all men and their
sons! $20 includes bowling, shoes, and all you can eat
pizza, wings and soft drinks. (Boys under 18 are $10).
Tickets go on sale on February 7 in the Commons.

Small Groups
Small Groups do life together! If you haven't tried a
small group yet, we have several small groups looking
for new members! Stop by and check out one in your
area! No obligation to join.
Sunday night: Upper St Clair
Monday night: Moon
Tuesday night: Franklin Park
Thursday night: Ross, Gibsonia, Moon, Wexford
To find out more or get directions and times, contact
Pastor Bob Mason at 412-741-4900, ext. 122, or
bmason@ccgf.org.

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.
Register at www.ccgf.org/awana.
Summer Day Camp: Mark your calendars for the week
of June 20-25! More info to come!
P.A.G.E.S.: (Performing Arts Group for Elementary
Students) Singing, dancing and Acting for children
Kindergarten through 6th grade. Rehearsals are
Sundays, 12:30 pm in the Rally Room. Lunch provided.
Contact: Sarah Capello, 412-741-4900, ext. 113.

Missions News
Dominican Republic Trip: Online applications now
being accepted for June 11-18 and Sept. 17-24, For
more information go CCGF.org/missions or Contact
Kathy Klein at missions@ccgf.org.
Embrace Life Prayer Event
Please join us as we spend time sharing and praying for
the sanctity of life. Thursday, February 18, 7:00 pm in
Fellowship Hall. Hosted by the Orphan Alliance.

Young Adults
(20s & 30s)
Revive Monthly Gathering: Tuesday, March 1.
Tax Return Workshop.
Sunday School Class: 10:00 am in Classroom 102.
Series: Not a Fan.

Primetimers (55+)
Thursday, March 3, 12:00 Noon, Fellowship Hall
Featuring Calissa Boden playing her glass harp
On the menu: Sandwiches, Chips, Raw Veggies, Dessert
Contact: Chuck Gerdes, 724-776-1146.

Volunteer
Welcome Center
Volunteers needed one Sunday a month after the
after the 11:15 am service. Contact: Nancy Kramer,
412-741-4900, ext. 156.

Volunteer Receptionists
Our office is seeking several permanent volunteer
receptionists to answer the phone, transfer calls and
accept deliveries. Time commitment is one half day per
week. A cheerful voice is the only requirement.
Contact: Liz, at 412-741-4900, ext. 120.

Lakeside Caf Help Needed

Looking for a place to serve? How about one Sunday a
month at the Caf! Three shifts to choose from. The caf
is run by volunteers and we wouldnt be able to offer it
every Sunday morning without help!
Contact: Cece Poister at cecepoister@yahoo.com.

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. Contact:
Elizabeth Van Heest, vanheest@consolidated.net.

Soul Shop Workshop

Ministering to Suicidal Depression. Counselors and ministry leaders are invited to participate on Friday, February
19, 8:30 - 4:30 pm at Christ Church. To register online,
visit www.ppi-online.org/event/soul-shop-pittsburgh

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 lrankin@ccgf.org.

Sentinels of Freedom

First-Time Visitors

SOF assists severely wounded, post-9/11 Veterans in their

efforts to become productive and self-sufficient members
of their communities as they transition back into civilian
life. Join us tomorrow, Monday, February 8 at 7:00 pm in
the Cry Room for our monthly meeting.
Contact: Doug & Bea Miller, beadug@aol.com.

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.

Baptism/Dedication
The next Baptism/Dedication will be Sunday, February 21
at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary OR at 11:15 am in Wilson
Hall. To sign up, call Liz Rankin at 412-741-4900, ext. 120
by February 7.

40 Days for Life

Prayer & fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil.
Kick-off Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 pm at Synod Hall in
Oakland with Rev. Dr. John Guest. More info:
40daysforlifepittsburgh.com.

WINN Ministry
WINN Valentines Day Luncheon: Saturday, February 13,
11:30 am in the Barn. Our WINN ministry warmly
welcomes all widows, regardless of their age or season of
life. RSVP to Carla Batch at 412-474-3557.

Softball
Join one of our 2016 CCGF and Urban Impact Softball
Teams! We are fielding two (or more!) competitive teams
again this year! The cost is $40. Register online at
www.ccgf.org/softball. For questions/information,
contact Nikki Fetzick at ccgfsoftball@outlook.com or
412-952-9402.

C.L.A.S.S Dates
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.

Christ Church has a mobile app available on

itunes or the Play Store. Its free!

February 2016

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.

A monthly publication of Christ Church at Grove Farm

Wednesday Mornings - Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

For women. Wednesdays, 9:25 - 11:15 am in the
Sanctuary, Book of Revelation.
Thursday Nights (Every Other)
Womens Bible Study. New series, The Armor of God, by
Priscilla Shirer begins March 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm in Fellowship
Hall. Child Care: $5.00 per child/per family. Contact Glenny
Carr at 412-367-3359.
Friday Morning Womens Bible Study
9:15 - 11:15 am in Fellowship Hall. Jonah, Navigating a Life
Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer. Workbooks available in Food
for Thought bookstore.
Mens Bible Study
Thursdays 7:00 PM in Classroom 101. The Life of King
David. All are welcome.
Brave Men of Friday Mornings
With Bruce Bickel. Fridays 6:30 AM in the Barn. Triumphant
Living.

GriefShare
Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in room 102. New session
begins March 3. Help and healing for those grieving a
loss in their life. Contact: Bonnie Bender, 412-525-1403
or visit www.ccgf.org/griefshare.

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.

Christ Church at Grove Farm

249 Duff Road Sewickley PA 15143
412-741-4900
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