February at Christ Journey • Coral Gables

Helping people

WEEKEND

find and follow Christ.

FRONT AND CENTER

Thank you for choosing a seat toward the front and center of the Auditorium when we come together to worship as a community. This helps your mind and heart remain engaged as others discreetly find open seating in the back once the experience has begun.

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are excited to walk together with you. If you’re new, we’d like to give you a free gift, (no strings attached), just stop by a host station.

FAMJAMZ LIVE

1st Sunday of the month • 10:45a, 12:15p • Theater FamJamz Live is a family production where kids (K-5th) & parents learn together! Our next production is on February 1st where we will talk about the virtue of KINDNESS & again on March 1st where we will introduce PATIENCE. Learn more at FamJamz.com.

A CHALLENGE FOR MEN

Wednesdays • 6:30-9p • The Commons Boys need men to lead them. Here’s a challenge to all the men of our church.

Pray, “God, are you calling me to invest in the boys of my church?” For more info, contact our Pastor of Students, AnthonyG@ChristJourney.org.

STUDENT MINISTRY DATING SERIES: “YOU & ME FOREVER”

6-12th Grade • Wednesdays • 7p • The Commons; 6-8th Grade • Sundays • 9:30a, 11a, & 6p • The Grid How does your relationship with Jesus impact the way you treat the opposite sex? Would you date differently if you kept the end in mind? Join us as we dive into the subject of dating.

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PARENT DAY AT SHIFT

BAPTISM

Tuesday Nights • 7pm • Room 217 Is getting in shape one of your New Year resolutions? Join our Journey Fit Club, as we enjoy some time in community and get a killer workout!

The purpose is for everyone to be physically and spiritually fit. Visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

Monday nights 7pm or Tuesday mornings 9:30a • The Commons Ladies, join us at Circle of Friends!

Through Bible study, worship, prayer and relevant discussion we grow in our relationship with God and one another. Cost is $25 and includes food, childcare and curriculum material. Visit ChristJourney.org/ Events.

JOIN A GROUP

INSIGHT FOR SPECIAL DISCOVERIES

3rd Sunday of the month • 12:15 - 1:45p Theater Insight for Special Discoveries is a new support group for parents of children with disabilities. It will begin on January 18th and will take place once a month.

Childcare provided. Contact AmieP@ ChristJourney.org to reserve.

PRESCHOOL PLAY DATE AT THE PARK

Thursdays • 10-11a Bring your preschoolers to play at the park every Thursday! We will be meeting at two locations. Salvadore Park 1120 Andalusia Ave. Coral Gables, Fl 33134 and Coral Reef Park 7895 Southwest 152nd Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157.

Contact AmieP@ChristJourney.org for more info.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Wednesday, February 15 - 7pm or Sunday, February 18 - 9:30am FPU is back! FPU is a 9-week lifechanging program that teaches you to make the right money decisions to achieve financial goals and God’s plan for your life. Visit ChristJourney.org/ Events.

FREE

We have Starbucks coffee available at two locations in the lobby. Plus, log onto our WIFI (no password) & connect to YouVersion LIVE.

YOUVERSION LIVE

Download the YouVersion App on any smartphone to access message notes & scripture during worship.

Bible.com/App.

LIVING ROOM

A “Living Room,” for babies-pre K children & their families is available next to the Theater. There you can view worship & learn more about programs we have for your child.

MESSAGE SERIES

CHRIST JOURNEY BUSINESS MEETING

FAMJAMZ IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Sunday • Feb. 8 • 12:30p • Room 217 Elementary parents, if your K-5th grader has crossed the line of faith and has shown an interest in baptism, register them to attend StartUp Kids. For info and registration, email JenniferE@ChristJourney.org. RSVP deadline: Feb. 4.

Os cultos são traduzidos simultaneamente para o espanhol aos domingos às 9h30min, 11 horas, 12h30min, e 18:00 horas. A tradução para o português é oferecida aos domingos às 11 horas. Obtenha o radio na entrada principal da igreja. Se você tem interesse em voluntariar como

tradutor, por favor mandenos um email para Worship@ChristJourney.org.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

On Wednesday, February 25th, we will be hosting our semi-annual Business Meeting. The event will take place at 6pm in the Theater of the Coral Gables Campus. Please consider joining us!

STARTUP KIDS (K-5TH GRADE)

TRADUÇÃO DOS CULTOS PARA ESPANHOL E PORTUGUÊS

COMMUNITY GROUP: JOURNEY FIT CLUB

Sunday, Feb 22 • 9:30a, 11a, 6p • The Grid Ever wonder what your child is up to on Sunday during Shift? Well, here’s an opportunity for you as parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, to join them. For more info, visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

Are you interested in serving at FamJamz? We are currently looking for volunteers to serve on our safety & host team! This opportunity includes greeting our families, escorting the kids to the FamJamz Theater & more! For more info, email FamJamz@ChristJourney.org.

Los servicios de adoración son interpretados al español todos los domingos a las 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm y 6:00pm; y en portugués los domingos a las 11:00am. Los radios están disponibles en el lobby. Y si usted está interesado en ser parte del equipo de interpretación, escriba a Worship@ChristJourney.org.

Sunday • Feb 22 Ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey and celebrate new life in Christ through baptism?

Baptism is a public declaration of your faith where you choose to identify with Christ and celebrate your journey with others. Interested in being baptized? Register at ChristJourney.org/Baptism.

Groups are a great place to pursue spiritual growth. Is that the next step on your journey? Connect today… because life is better together! Visit ChristJourney.org/Groups.

ONLINE GROUPS

Experience all the benefits of a group but through a virtual setting. Online Groups provide a way to help you grow on your spiritual journey and connect with others all around the world. Connect today and email, Groups@ChristJourney.org.

SERVE SPECIAL CALL FOR MALE VOCALISTS

Christ Journey is seeking skilled male singers and worship leaders, as our vocal ministry expands on our physical campuses, as well as through radio and online ministries. Experience is a plus, but not required. Contact Worship@ ChristJourney.org to set up an interview and audition. (Of course, female artists are also welcome!)

TECHIES

You know who you are. If you have an interest in media or lighting production, or if you simply love to figure out the latest technology, we need to meet you! Experience is a plus, but not required. We will teach you everything you need to know.

Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org.

CREATIVE WRITERS

Do you have a way with words? Enjoy journaling, writing stories and songs, or playing with poetry and prose?

We’d like to know you’re here! Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org to see how your skills can be offered through the ministries of Christ Journey.

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JOIN IN

TRADUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Jan 11 - Feb 15 What a challenging and intriguing series this continues to be! And what a learning opportunity of outreach is before us. The disciple Peter calls believers to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...” (1 Peter 3:15).

This month we will conclude our series with messages responding to questions of “What about Suffering and Hell?”, “Isn’t the Bible simply a book of Crazy Rules and Bigotry?” and “What Good is a ‘God’?”

For further research, read the book “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist”

by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. For information on connecting with a small group for further study, contact our Connect Ministry at 305-448-4425 or through our website, ChristJourney.org/Groups.

RESOURCES

PRAYER

MESSAGES AVAILABLE

PRAYER REQUESTS

FOOD PANTRY

GIVE

If you’d like to listen to today’s experience again or share it with someone, it is available at: Church Online: ChristJourney.tv Website: ChristJourney.org/Messages Search podcasts on iTunes Available on CD: purchase at the Host Station. Complete teaching series are also available on CD.

The Christ Journey food pantry is open each Monday, 9a - noon. We pray and give the gift of food to 35 or more needy families from across our county each week. If your school or club would like to do a Feed Miami mini-drive to help the pantry, let us know! Contact Missions@ ChristJourney.org for details. We love BOGOs – Buy One, Get One to Feed Miami!

JOBS

Currently, there are open positions at Christ Journey Church. More info at ChristJourney.org/Jobs.

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

budget through December 2014

YTD REQUIRED: $1,337,540 YTD RECEIVED: $1,340,129

You can give in church, from your phone or online at ChristJourney.org/Give Download the Secure Give App to give from your smart phone.

Download “Secure Give” from your phone’s App Store, select Christ Journey Church and set it as your home organization, then select Make a Donation and follow the prompts.

CITY SERVE IS THE CHRIST JOURNEY COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO OUR MIAMI COMMUNITY.

This is a day where the body of Christ loves and serves others.

Our next City Serve is Saturday, March 7th, 9am - 1pm.

We have a great day planned!

Join us at Habitat for Humanity, St. Alban’s Children’s Center, Mandarin Lakes School, and more. We will build gardens, refurbish a house, paint, create arts and crafts for kids, and connect with our community in a lasting way.

Please sign up for City Serve at our host stations, online at ChristJourney. org/Missions or contact us at CityServe@ChristJourney.org.

See you there!

Coral Gables

Worship Times & Location

Sundays at 9:30a, 11a, 12:30p & 6p 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, 12:30p & 6p Highway (K-5th grade): 9:30a, 11a, 12:30p & 6p FamJamz (K-5th grade & their parents): 10:45a & 12:15p on the first Sunday of the month Shift (Middle School): Sundays 9:30a, 11a, & 6p at The Grid. Wednesdays 7-9p at The Commons.

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

624 Anastasia Ave. | Coral Gables, FL 33134 | 305-448-4425 Parking: Our main parking lot is available for first time guests, preschool parents, senior adults & handicapped. Additional parking is available at the Youth Center (east of Segovia) & at the Riviera Lot (east of the Youth Center). A shuttle is available for all additional parking.

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LET’S GO

HEAT!

Men, join us for an exciting Basecamp experience! The event will include a tailgate party in the Gables Campus parking lot, a guest speaker, and an opportunity to go watch the Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Game. This is a great opportunity to bring a guest!

Saturday • 5p • February 21 Gables Parking Lot Transportation to the game will be provided.

For more information and to register, visit ChristJourney.org/Events Basecamp is a casual environment where men are challenged and equipped to have a God-honoring influence in their family, their community and their church life.

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THE ANCIENT GREEKS HAD FOUR WORDS FOR “LOVE”, each referring to a different context and meaning: agape, eros, philia, and storge. Agape is used in the Bible for unconditional love. It describes the way God loves, seeking the highest good for us without thought of self-benefit.

Eros refers to the intimacy of sexual passion. In Biblical context it finds its highest and best expression between a man and woman sharing mutual commitment in holy matrimony. Philia speaks to friendship love, the kind of affection peers share. Then storge refers to the natural bond typically held by parents for their children, characterizing familial relationships.

When it comes to “love” in our world, it seems we have much to learn.

Confusion, controversy and failure scar our hearts in the many things we call “love”. Experience teaches us that whatever else love is, it is not easy.

NIGHT OF

WORSHIP FRIDAY 7-9P FEBRUARY 27

Hungry for an opportunity to come together and “steep” in the presence of God? Join us and bring your friends to a special night of worship and praise led by our Worship Arts team.

Expect some new music, extended times of praise, and a refreshed soul.

Childcare is available, but spots are limited and require reservation by February 20, unless they fill sooner.

Visit ChristJourney.org/Events for more info and to make your childcare reservation.

But nothing is impossible for God. And He comes to us in love, meets us at a cross with love pouring from his head, hands, side and feet, showing us how His love never fails. He passes through the brokenness and rises triumphant in love to offer us the future that forgiveness makes possible.

Whatever your relational hurts and heartaches, I’m praying you will feel the love God has for you and let Him lead you forward. He loves us just as we are.

But He loves us too much to leave us that way!

JOB OPENINGS AT CHRIST JOURNEY

• Missions Ministry Assistant Gables Campus, (Full Time)

More information at ChristJourney.org/Jobs