November at Christ Journey • 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.

JOIN IN

information and registration, email JenniferE@ChristJourney.org. RSVP deadline: Dec. 10.

FEED MIAMI

FAMJAMZ LIVE

“Thanks”giving is upon us and Christ Journey is thankful to be able to provide meals to our church families who may be going through a financial transition time in their household.

Cooked Hams are wonderful for those who may not be able to cook. Consider donating a ham in your Feed Miami bag to be distributed for Thanksgiving.

STARTUP STUDENTS

Sunday Nov. 2 • 12:30pm • Building 635 Wednesday Nov. 5 • 8pm • Building 635 Are you a middle or high school student interested in getting baptized? Or, maybe you want to know what it looks like to be a part of the church party.

We can help! Register for our student orientation at ChristJourney.org/ StartUpStudents.

BAPTISM

Sunday, Nov. 9 Take the next step on your spiritual journey and celebrate new life in Christ through baptism! Interested in being baptized? Register at ChristJourney.org/ Baptism.

PARENT DEDICATION

We offer parents of babies born within the last year the opportunity to partner with us in Parent Dedication. This partnership begins with 3 Parenting Intensive classes offered on consecutive Sundays, beginning Nov. 9. The Parent Dedication Service will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7. Register at ChristJourney.org/Events by Nov. 5.

VELOCITY RETREAT (9-12TH GRADE)

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14-16 Calling all high school students! Wanna grow deeper in friendship and truth for your life? Join us for a two-night local retreat where you’ll get to bond with a small group. Registration closes Sunday, Nov. 9. Email Students@ChristJourney. org for more information.

STARTUP

Sunday • Nov. 16 • Room 200 Interested in becoming a member of Christ Journey? StartUp is a 90-min new members orientation that meets every other month. At StartUp you’ll learn our mission, vision, and values; discover ministry options; and have a chance to ask us questions. Register at ChristJourney.org/StartUp.

ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY (K-5TH GRADE AND THEIR PARENTS)

Dec. 5 • 6:30-9p • Theater Parents of K-5th graders, mark your calendars for a Family Christmas Party!

You and your family are invited to join us for a night filled with fun games and food. $10/family. Register at ChristJourney.org/Events.

STARTUP KIDS (K-5TH GRADE)

Sunday • Dec. 14 • 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

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.

1st Sunday of the month 10:45a, 12:15p • Theater FamJamz Live is a family production where kids (K-5th) and parents learn together. Join us in November as we talk about the virtue of GRATITUDE and in December as we kick off the holiday season with a special edition of FamJamz Live! FamJamz.com.

TRADUÇÃO DOS CULTOS PARA ESPANHOL E PORTUGUÊS

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

SERVE CHILDCARE WORKERS

If you love to work with children of different ages and your schedule is flexible, we have some opportunities available for childcare workers. For more information, email AmieP@ ChristJourney.org.

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

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

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.

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!)

VOCALISTS

Wednesdays • 7-8:30pm • Room 101 Christ Journey is expanding & now is the time to get connected! Choir positions are open & soloist/team/ worship leader positions are available through interview & audition.

We’re also looking for experienced vocal coaches & rehearsal directors. Contact Worship@ ChristJourney.org for more info.

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.

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Interested in playing your instrument in one of our weekly experiences?

Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org today!

I’M ALL EARS

Calling all audio engineers! If you have experience mixing audio in a studio or live setting, or you simply have a good ear for music, we would love to meet you! Opportunities available at all Christ Journey campuses -- physical & online.

Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org.

WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND?

Is it a hammer, a drill, a saw, a paintbrush? Or do you just enjoy what happens when your hands get to work? Sounds like you need to be on the stage design team! Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org.

JOURNEY ON

into everything God has for you (cut this out and use it to invite a friend)

Each year during the month of November, Christ Journey collects food to help food-insecure families in Miami.

Stop by the breezeway and grab your Feed Miami bag, fill it, and bring it back.

If you need bags for your classroom, school or organization, email Missions@ ChristJourney.org. Step up and help Feed Miami!

TRADUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE

There is so much ahead! Our journeys are an experience we are invited to enter with God; paths we are challenged to walk with Jesus; transformative treks we take by faith responding to God’s grace and truth in Jesus Christ.

The story of the ancient people of God in their Exodus journey, delivered from slavery in Egypt for fulfillment of promise in the land of Canaan, has long been understood by the writers and students of the New Testament to be a picture of the spiritual experience of redemption in Christ.

In our fall series we Journey On together highlighting key movements; themes where the New Testament writers clearly reference the fulfillment of the Old Testament foreshadowing and promise.

This month we continue through Exodus 16-27.

Surviving the Wilderness Discovering the New You

Staying Close to God Claiming the Promise

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 September 2014

YTD REQUIRED: $260,000 YTD RECEIVED: $273,384

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.

Are you a woman who is constantly on the go? Running from here to there, and just looking for a break from your everyday routine?

JUST BREATHE...

at

Refuel your spirit and save the date for our women’s Breathe event scheduled on November 14. Connect with other women and experience the renewal that comes from spending time in God’s presence. You can expect a delicious dinner and a challenging message from our guest speaker, Angie Mabry-Nauta.

Christ Journey

We hope you can join us!

Location 6:30pm 7pm 8pm

Coral Gables Campus Doors open Dinner is served Worship and Message

Pre-registration is $20; $25 at the door. Childcare is available by reservation only.

Email Breathe@ChristJourney.org For more information visit

ChristJourney.org/Events

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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GO GLOBAL

with Christ Journey

GIVE or GO? STAY and PRAY? Is God calling you to join him on mission where he is at work in the world?

Good! We need you. There are many ways to get on mission at Christ Journey.

GIVE - November is the launch of GIVE GLOBAL. The dollars you give above your tithe go DIRECTLY to our partners and projects all over the world – Cuba, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Brazil and the Bahamas.

This critical time is when all of our worldwide efforts are funded.

GO - See how you and your family can get out into the world on mission this year. Email Missions@ChristJourney.org for information.

STAY and PRAY - your prayers for our teams are very important for the success of our global missions! Please help cover our team members by NAME with prayer before, during, and after each mission.

To be a part of this team, email Missions@ChristJourney. org or call us in the Missions Office at 305-448-4425 ext 244.

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GRACE GRATITUDE go together like

says theologian Karl Barth.

In fact, the word “thanks” in all its varieties (i.e. thanksgiving, thankful, etc) appears over 150 times in the Bible. The command to “give thanks” occurs 33 times. The apostle Paul tells the church of Thessalonica that we do God’s will as we “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

I’ve discovered that giving thanks to God is the voice of faith in my life.

Though I don’t always feel thankful, when I give thanks it not only turns my mind’s attention to God’s goodness and provision, it wakes up my heart and stirs my emotions away from the shadows and into the light! In interpersonal relationships, voicing my gratitude communicates appreciation and respect to others. It’s a way to validate the value of who others are and what they bring to our lives.

If you are looking for an onramp to connect you more closely to God or other people, try voicing your gratitude. There’s a reason, as the psalmist declares, we “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name” (Psalm 100:4).

Gratefully yours,

The Christ Journey Church Kendall Campus is certainly “On The Move” these days as we look ahead to the opportunity of having a permanent facility for our campus.

In October we raised a little more than $200,000 towards our $300,000 goal.

You are some of the most generous and faithful people!

Let’s continue to pray that God will provide the remaining amount and that the transition for the Vineyard church into their new facility will be quick and smooth. As soon as they move into their new building, we will be able to begin the process of our move.

To contribute towards our financial goal, please visit

ChristJourney.org/OnTheMove

If you would like to drive by and see the new location, the address is 14260 SW 119th Ave, Miami, FL 33186 (While you’re there, say a prayer for that church and for God to continue to move in our community).