April at Christ Journey • Gables

Helping people

FIND and FOLLOW

CHRIST.

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are excited to walk with you.

If you’re new, we’d like to give you a free gift, just stop by a host station. We’re glad you’re here!

JOIN IN LIVING PROOF LIVE

Friday and Saturday • April 1 and 2 Bank United Center Ladies, do you want a weekend of dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching with Beth Moore, worship by Travis Cottrell and fellowship with other women? WE THOUGHT SO! The ladies of Breathe are excited to participate in Beth Moore’s Living Proof Live - a powerful tool for life change. Hear the truth spoken in love, taught from a bold and trustworthy teacher. For information and registration, visit ChristJourney. org/Events.

FAMJAMZ LIVE Theater Come out to FamJamz Live, a family production where kids (k-5th) and parents learn together! Join us in April of Perseverance. Visit FamJamz.com for a sneak peek!

PARENT DEDICATION

We’re excited to partner with parents of babies born within the last year in Parent Dedication. This partnership begins with our Parenting Intensive Dedication time in Worship will take place on Sunday, May 1. Please register ChristJourney.org/Events

BASECAMP BREAKFAST

Saturday • April 9 • 8:30 - 10a The Commons Join Pastor Mark Lesher and the Basecamp men’s team for a follow-up on the February “9 to 5 with Purpose” Basecamp event. We’ll look deeper into the meaning of work for our lives.

Register by Wednesday, April 6 at ChristJourney.org/Events.

BEACH BAPTISM Bill Baggs State Park Interested in being baptized? Take the next step in your spiritual journey and celebrate new life in Christ through baptism. Register at ChristJourney.org/ Baptism or contact ext. 230. We look forward to walking alongside of you through this journey.

STARTUP Being a church member is not like being a member of a club. It’s more like being a member of a family. If you call Christ Journey your home, then this is an important step for you to ChristJourney.org/Startup register.

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE Join us for our Student Serve: Fine Arts Showcase featuring art, drama, human video, musical theater, short film, and other pieces that our students have been preparing for the upcoming Fine Arts Festival in Orlando! The cost is $5. For more information, visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

HAVANA NIGHT of celebration to support our Cuba Mission team. The team returns to Cuba this year to continue pastoral training

and support our island neighbors.

Join us for a night of fun and a taste of Cuba. Tickets are $15. Purchase ChristJourney.org/Events

DISCOVERY WEEK

WEEKEND MESSAGE SERIES

June 12-16 Preschoolers and their families are invited to participate in some day and evening fun activities where they will Discover God’s Creation.

For more details and to register, visit ChristJourney.org/SummerCamps.

KIDS KAMP 2016

June 27 - July 1 • Camp Owaissa Bauer, Homestead FL K-5th graders get excited! Kids Kamp will be here soon! K-3rd will spend graders will camp out for three nights (June 28-July 1). For more info, visit ChristJourney.org/SummerCamps.

Registration opens April 1.

STUDENT MINISTRY CAMP 2016

July 11-15 • ACA Camp Geneva, Fruitland Park FL Student Ministry Camp is our yearly week-long sleep-away camp experience for all students completing 6th-12th grade. Get ready to experience a face-melting make new friends, grow closer to old friends, make life-long memories and experience an awakening with God! Sign up now at ChristJourney.org/ SummerCamps.

RESOURCES TODAY’S MESSAGE IS AVAILABLE ON:

Church Online: ChristJourney.tv Christ Journey Website: ChristJourney.org/Messages Podcast: Search iTunes CD: stop by a Host Station. Complete teaching series are also available.

WIFI

We have FREE WIFI available! Look for “Christ Journey Guest.”

CHRIST JOURNEY APP

Download the Christ Journey APP on any smartphone to access message notes, downloads for social media and more! ChristJourney.org/App

TRADUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE

Los servicios de adoración son interpretados al español todos los domingos a las 9:30a, 11a y 12:30p. Los radios están disponibles en el lobby.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

TRADUÇÃO DOS CULTOS PARA ESPANHOL E PORTUGUÊS

our kids and teens get to camp this summer. Kids Kamp: $45 (3rd grade), $160 (4th-5th grade) and Student

FOOD PANTRY

We know that summer camps can be

donation above your normal giving, make your check payable to Christ Journey Church and designate it “Kids Kamp scholarship” or “Student Camp

Os cultos são A tradução para o português é oferecida aos domingos às 11 horas.

Obtenha o radio na entrada principal da igreja.

The Christ Journey food pantry is open Mondays 9am – noon. If your school or club would like to do a Feed Miami mini-drive to help the pantry, contact Missions@ ChristJourney.org.

are appreciated.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Thursdays • 6:30p • The Commons Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced 12-Step program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups and confidential, Christ-centered groups where people can grow. Join us for a weekly teaching and open share groups. For more information, email Recovery@ChristJourney.org

JOBS

PRAYER

• Worship Director, Gables Campus (Full Time) • Middle School Pastor Associate (Full Time)

PRAYER REQUESTS

Send us your prayer requests at ChristJourney.org/Prayer, and our prayer team will pray for you.

More info at ChristJourney.org/Jobs.

SERVE IT STARTS WITH ‘HELLO’

Church Online is on mission to help people find and follow Christ. We are in need of a few chat hosts to welcome local and international guests to our experiences. You’d be surprised; a simple ‘hi’ can go a long way. Serve from anywhere. All that’s required is a heart for the Lord. Email ChurchOnline@ ChristJourney.org.

PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED! Church Online is seeking to rebuild its prayer team for international prayer requests. For more info,

budget through February 2016

GIVE

YTD REQUIRED: $1,902,665 YTD RECEIVED: $1,906,119

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE AT CHRIST JOURNEY

Text-To Give

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Online

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CELEBRATE

LIFE CHANGE

April

Who doesn’t love a good party? Whether it’s a baby shower, Noche Buena, a quinceañera or graduation, we love to celebrate life’s greatest moments with family, friends, food and fun. Did you know that God feels the same way?

at Christ Journey

In Luke 15:7, Jesus told his followers that “there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” That is, there’s a celebration in heaven of epic proportions when someone finds and follows Jesus Christ!

Around here we celebrate life change, and one of the best ways to declare that Christ is alive in your heart is through baptism. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change of heart, a declaration that what was once lost is now found! So as we baptize those who’ve expressed faith in Christ as Lord and Savior, let’s throw a party.

Join us April 16 at Bill Baggs Florida State Park for beach baptism and lots of rejoicing!

Coral Gables

Worship Times & Location

Sundays at 9:30a, 11a, and 12:30p Traducción al Español en todos los servicios. **Tradução para o Português

Children: we have several opportunities for children to enjoy on Sundays.

Discovery Land (birth-Pre-K): 9:30a, 11a, and 12:30p Highway (K-5th grade): 9:30a, 11a, and 12:30p FamJamz (K-5th Kids and Parents): First Sunday of the month at 10:45a and 12:15p.

Shift (Middle School): Sundays 9:30a, 11a, and 12:30p at The Grid.

Wednesdays 7-9p at The Commons.

Velocity (High School): Wednesdays 7-9p at The Commons.

FEELS LIKE

FAMILY

Families are the heart of Christ Journey, and we love to hear people say, “it feels like family around here.” We love that God gives us the privilege of coming alongside parents at each stage of their children’s development. Whether you are anticipating the arrival of your first child, preparing your young adult for independence or find yourself anywhere in between, Family Ministry is here to serve you and your family along your journey of faith. We are here for each other!

To learn more about our Family Ministry environments and how to serve, go to ChristJourney.org/Family.

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EACH ONE REACH ONE. .

How can we share the Christ Journey with others? Every member is a missionary in the body of Christ. Every one of us has a story to share. Each of us can make a difference for someone seeking and in need. How? L.O.V.E. Listen. Before we speak, we listen. With our ears and our eyes. We listen to God and we listen to others. We ask questions and show concern in responding to their situations in life.

Open. Open your life. Open your heart. Open your mouth. In that order.

Show transparency and compassion. Be kind and considerate toward their needs. Befriend them.

Visualize. By faith bring your requests to God in prayer and see your loved ones responding to Christ. Expect God to answer and watch for opportunities to help others take steps toward God. Imagine them placing their bulb in the cross!

Encourage. Encourage them to come with you to church. Invite them to your group or an event. Share your enthusiasm and your faith story. Introduce them to others in your journey.

When we take time to show love it makes all the difference.

Expectantly,

Pastor Bill

AUGUST 11-12 If you look closely, you’ll discover that everyone is leading in some area of their life. No matter where you lead, The Global Leadership Summit is a world-class experience designed to help you get better. Bill Hybels said, “Everyone wins when leaders get better.” We believe this to be true and want to invest in leaders. That is why, for the sixth year in a row, Christ Journey will be hosting the Global Leadership Summit at our Coral Gables Campus and for the first time at our Kendall Campus. We would love for you to be there!

Some of the world-class speakers you can look forward to hearing include: Alan Mulally President and Chief Executive Officer,

The Ford Motor Company (2006-2014) Melinda Gates Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Horst Schulze CEO, Capella Hotel Group; Founding President,

The Ritz-Carlton Group John C. Maxwell Leading Expert; Bestselling Author and Coach Erin Meyer Professor at INSEAD; Author and Consultant Bill Hybels Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek

Community Church And many more…

Go to ChristJourney.org/Summit16 for the full lineup and additional information.