September 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.

WORSHIP HOUSE - A NIGHT FOR WORSHIP ARTS VOLUNTEERS

Ever crave an extended time of worship? Join us for our next Worship House on Friday night, Sep 26. We will be joining Ricky Garcia at the CD release of his worship concert, recorded last year here at Christ Journey Church. Check the WAM blog or contact Worship@ChristJourney.org for details.

STARTUP KIDS (K-5TH GRADE)

Sunday • Oct 12 • 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 our StartUp Kids. For info and registration, email AddisT@ ChristJourney.org. RSVP deadline: Oct 8.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Great Expectations helps expectant moms and dads, whether through birth or adoption, prepare for a new addition to their family and connect to other Christ Journey families. We’d love to partner with you on this amazing part of your journey. For more info, email AmieP@ChristJourney.org.

SPECIAL DISCOVERIES

Sundays • 11a Our class for children with special needs meets every Sunday. If you know someone who has a child with special needs, invite them to join us. We also have different serving opportunities available. For more info email AmieP@ ChristJourney.org.

STARTUP STUDENTS (6-12TH GRADE)

Sunday • Sep 21 • 12:30p • Rm 200 Teenagers who have crossed the line of faith and have shown an interest in baptism can take the next step with us. For more info and registration, visit ChristJourney.org/StartUpStudents.

BACK2SCHOOL BASH (6-12TH GRADE)

Wednesday • Sep 10 • 7-9p The Commons Teens, welcome back to school! Come and celebrate with us as we kick off our Wednesday night Student Ministry environments for both middle and high schoolers.

IDENTITY (6TH GRADE RETREAT)

Sat-Sun • Oct 4 & 5 Calling all 6th graders! Join us for an amazing overnight retreat that will help you bond with friends and discover your true identity in Jesus.

For more info and registration, visit ChristJourney.org/Identity. Registration opens Sep 10.

QUEST (7-8TH GRADE RETREAT)

Sat-Sun • Oct 18 & 19 7-8th graders get ready for an awesome overnight retreat that will help you grow with your group and explore your journey with Christ. For more info and registration, visit ChristJourney.org/ Quest. Registration opens Sep 10.

FAMILY MINISTRY ORIENTATION Sunday • Sep 28 • 4:30-6p • Theater Parents, kids and teens are invited to join the Family Ministry staff for a spaghetti dinner and sneak-peek of all the exciting things we have planned for families this ministry year. For more info and registration, visit ChristJourney.org/ Orientation. RSVP deadline: Sep 23.

BAPTISM

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 • Sep. 14 Are you ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey? Celebrate new life in Christ through baptism on Sunday, Sep 14 at any of our weekend experiences. For more info or to schedule, visit ChristJourney. org/Baptism.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

TRADUÇÃO DOS CULTOS PARA ESPANHOL E PORTUGUÊS

Monday night & Tuesday mornings • Starting Sep 15 & 16 • The Commons Ladies, you’re invited to join us for quality girl-time and women’s Bible study. COF is a weekly gathering meeting Monday nights (7-9p) and Tuesday mornings (9:3011:30a). Grow in your relationship with God through Bible study, worship, prayer and relevant discussion. Reserve your spot and register today. ChristJourney.org/ CircleofFriends.

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

DRIVE: 20’S & 30’S

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

Tuesday nights 6:30p • Sep 16, 23, & 30 • The Commons Young adults (20’s & 30’s) are invited to Drive. Join us as we focus on relevant topics that address our young adult community. Our upcoming series is “Walk the Line: a look at temptation, sex & dating.” For info, visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

GROUPS LAUNCH

Sep 14 & 21 • Locations throughout Miami Go from “Me” to “We!” Groups are designed to help you provide a place to belong and a path for spiritual growth. We offer Groups that meet at a variety of times and locations. For a list of Groups, visit ChristJourney.org/ Groups.

BASECAMP SAVE THE DATE!

Oct 10 • 7-9p • Gables Campus Men, Basecamp is back! Save the date and join us for another fun-filled and empowering night. We will be encouraged and reminded of how God leads and challenges all men to step up and lead in our community.

Stay tuned for more details.

ChristJourney.org/Events.

CHRIST JOURNEY RADIO

We leverage technology to spread the Gospel near and far. Being placed in our diverse Miami gives us plenty of opportunity to do just that. That’s why we are excited to offer Christ Journey Radio to the city on 90.9 LifeFM. Tune in weekdays at 6:30pm.

ChristJourney.fm.

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!)

GROUP LEADERSHIP: FROM ME TO WE

We believe that leadership is about stepping up and taking on new challenges. As a group leader, you move “from ME to WE” and help in facilitating our most optimal environment for growth. Interested in taking on a new challenge? Lead a group! For more info email us at Groups@ChristJourney.org.

CUT IT OUT (cut this out and use it to invite a friend)

JOIN IN

TRADUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE

This month we’re continuing with our series, Cut It Out… enjoying more with less.

Cluttered. Chaotic. Hectic. Harried. Complicated. And oh, so busy, busy, busy...

Ever feel like the pace of your life is “everything. ALL THE TIME!”? A recent survey reported Florida is the #1 stressed out state in America. It’s insane.

How refreshing would it be to find some breathing room? Some margin? Some white space in which to live?

Our current series focuses on God’s remedy in cleaning the clutter and restoring healthy margin in our lives.

To a distraught disciple who felt life coming unraveled, Jesus said, “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.”

Join us in our passionate pursuit of the necessary thing that truly helps you simplify.

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 July 2014

YTD REQUIRED: $3,196,936 YTD RECEIVED: $3,243,672

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.

WANT TO CONNECT?

JOIN A GROUP! Let’s change the way we do church and move from ME to WE!

Groups provide an optimal environment for spiritual growth because we believe life is better connected and in community! Our Connect Team is ready to help you to find a Group that best fits you and the journey you’re on.

Here are a few options: • Circle of Friends: (Women’s Group) Monday nights and Tuesday mornings at The Commons, Coral Gables campus.

• Drive: (Mixed Group for 20’s & 30’s) Tuesday nights at The Commons, Coral Gables campus.

• Couples Groups & Gender-specific Groups: meeting throughout the week, all around Miami. For more info and to register, visit ChristJourney.org/Groups Want to meet your leader before committing? Join us on Sunday, Sep 14 and 21 for Groups Launch weekend, and stop by any of our tables after our weekend experiences.

Find your place on the journey and connect today!

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 & 5p 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.

Christ Journey’s Country Walk Campus is ON THE MOVE as we transition to become Christ Journey Kendall. Imagine what a regional campus reaching 2,000 people from all walks of life in Kendall will look like. It’s going to take prayer, leaders, time, and effort to see this become a reality. This is just the beginning.

What’s your part?

Would you consider being ON THE MOVE with us? There are a few ways to be a part of this journey. First, be in prayer with us as we seek to help people find and follow Christ in Kendall. Second, consider giving above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Already we have seen people give many different sized contributions. No amount is too small. Third, if you currently attend the Coral Gables campus but live in Kendall, pray about participating with us in your region of Miami at the Kendall campus. Your neighbors, coworkers, family and friends need to know about Jesus and Christ Journey Church is now in your back yard.

Find more information at ChristJourney.org/OnTheMove.

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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LUCK OR LEADERSHIP? One of my favorite quotes on leadership comes from Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history with 347 wins to his credit, including a perfect season.

“Sure, luck means a lot in football… not having a good quarterback is bad luck.”

As this new season begins we wish the very best luck to our Dolphins. But we know the best kind of luck is the kind that involves heartfelt preparation, thoughtful intentionality, gut-it-out discipline, hard-hitting decision making and so much more than LUCK! In a word, it involves leadership.

Roman philosopher, Seneca, is credited with saying, “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.”

September 12 is our Leader Rally for all Christ Journey volunteers as we launch our new ministry season. Our volunteers are the most important ingredients in our ministry kitchen! Mark your calendar now for this special night of inspiration and encouragement in preparation for a winning season!

Coach Bill P.S. Email me your favorite leadership quotes and stories to LeaderRally@ ChristJourney.org. Maybe we’ll share yours at this year’s Leader Rally!

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ON A MISSION

Mission teams spent the summer with Global Journey Partners in Ecuador on a teaching mission, Nicaragua on both Agricultural and Medical/Dental missions, and in Cuba providing pastoral training and bible school. God led the way as our teams gave of their time, talent and treasures in villages and cities far from home. Check out all the photos and the team recaps on ChristJourney.org/ Missions.

Next up for serving Glocally is our fall City Serve on September 20. Join in as we serve our local schools and after care programs. For those of you new to City Serve, this is day we roll up our sleeves, put on on work t-shirts and give back to our Greater Miami community. We serve in parks, schools, after school centers, retirement homes and more. To sign up for the September City Serve go to ChristJourney.org/CityServe.

JOB

OPENINGS More information at

ChristJourney.org/Jobs

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Associate Director of Guest Services (Part Time 12 hrs, Sunday required) Associate Director of Highway-Family Ministry (Full Time, Sunday required) Associate Director of Elementary Production-Family Ministry (Part Time, Sunday required)