September at Christ Journey • Gables

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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

SERVE

FAMJAMZ LIVE

SHOUT IT FROM YOUR

Theater FamJamz Live is a family production where kids (K-5th) and parents learn

Worship Arts Ministry is looking for a blogger and social media guru to help WAM make a bigger

brand new season with the virtue of FamJamz.com

ChristJourney.org to connect with us!

Twitter too!

VELOCITY: ROCK THE UNIVERSE!

Our Velocity High School Ministry will be going to Rock The Universe at Universal Studios in Orlando on Sept. up, go to ChristJourney.org/Events.

Our Shift Middle School Ministry will be going to Rapids Water Park in West For more information or to sign up, go to ChristJourney.org/Events.

STARTUP NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Being a church member is like being a member of the family. If you call Christ Journey your home, then this is an important next step for you to ChristJourney.org/ StartUp.

BREATHE

Friday • Oct. 7 • 7p • Coral Gables Campus “Honey, Doctor, Mommy, Abuelita...” these are just some of the names given to you by the voices that compete for your attention. How are we as women supposed to hear God’s voice above all the volume and demand? Who has time to respond when God calls? What if there was a way to hear “God calling” through the stages of your life? Join us with guest speaker Karen Doyle ChristJourney.org/Events.

MESSAGE SERIES

I CAN SING, BUT DO THEY Wednesdays • 7-8:30p • Room 101 Get connected in community through the language of music!

Choir positions are open and soloist/ team/worship leader positions are available through interview and audition. Experienced vocal coaches and rehearsal directors also wanted.

Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org.

TECHIES 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.

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 Worship@ChristJourney.org.

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.

TRADUÇÃO DOS CULTOS PARA ESPANHOL E PORTUGUÊS

BIBLE PRESENTATION

Sunday • Sept. 25 In Highway we want the Bible to come alive in the life of every child. Through Bible Presentation we gift a new Bible to all Kindergarten and First Graders who have yet to receive a Bible from Christ Journey. If you are interested, visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

WEEKEND

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 available at all Christ Journey campuses – physical and online.

Contact Worship@ChristJourney.org.

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

Obtenha o radio na entrada principal da igreja.

FOOD PANTRY

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

JOBS

PRAYER

• Associate Director of Communications, Gables Campus (Part Time) • Associate Director of Elementary Productions, Gables Campus (Part Time)

PRAYER REQUESTS

Send us your prayer requests through the Christ Journey App or at ChristJourney.org/Prayer, and our prayer team will pray for you.

More info at ChristJourney.org/Jobs.

PRESCHOOL PLAY DATE AT THE PARK Bring your preschoolers to play at the meet at Salvadore Park 1120 Andalusia more information contact AmieP@ ChristJourney.org .

budget through July 2016

GIVE

YTD REQUIRED: $3,476,331 YTD RECEIVED: $3,337,813

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE AT CHRIST JOURNEY

Text-To Give

Learn how at ChristJourney.org/Text

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Mobile

Search the app store for SecureGive App

Online

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LEADER RALLY September 10 Gables and September 11 Kendall

September 11, 2016 marks the 15th anniversary of one of the most significant days in America’s history. We watched not only a series of tragic events unfold, but also how the grief of the entire nation united us to rally together. We remained poised and resolved to move forward, committed to freedom and to protecting that

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CHRIST JOURNEY

This year’s Leader Rally calls the church to a similar vision, only the freedom we represent is eternal. It cannot be stolen or even swayed. Under the leadership of our Father in heaven, the freedom we have in Christ is not threatened by the uncertainty of our nation and our world. The pursuit of Jesus compels us to remain faithful and steadfast, undaunted by what we may see with our earthly eyes. Because of this, we will not abandon our mission, “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded,” (Hebrews 10:35 NIV). Our faith IS the

Navy airman Brett Parks, dubbed as the “Miracle Man,” is our special guest at Leader Rally this year! Come and be inspired by how he remained undaunted in the face of physical challenges that would leave anyone scarred and damaged... unless you trust in a God who turns tragedies into opportunities.

Join us at Leader Rally 2016. For details and registration, visit ChristJourney.org/Events.

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.

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

ME WE to

While growing up, was it important to know you fit in? Did you cut your hair a certain way, wore certain clothes and even participated in certain activities that you didn’t especially like? All for the sake of saying, “Me too!”

Your friend said, “I made the team.” You said, “Me too!” Your study partner said, “I just got accepted into college!” You checked your mailbox daily while you were waiting for your acceptance letter, so that you could you say, “Me too!” It didn’t stop there. You heard, “I just got engaged!” You hoped you would one day say, “Me too!” We all want to belong and feel like we can fit in. Here at Christ Journey, we have a name for that – it’s called a Group.

Do you ever have questions about the Bible? We too. Do you ever feel stalled spiritually? We too. Do your kids drive you a little crazy? We too. Have you ever had a time when you needed a little help from others? We too. Do you like having fun? We too! No wonder we encourage everyone to go from “Me” to “We” at Christ Journey. Next time you hear someone say, “I just joined a group,” what if you could say, “Me too!” There is a way to feel like you fit in at Christ journey Church. Join a group on September 11 or 18.

Sign up at ChristJourney.org/Groups.

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 and handicapped. Additional parking is available at the Youth Center (east of Segovia) and at the Riviera Lot (east of the Youth Center). A shuttle is available for all additional parking.

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FEAR NOT

Somebody has counted 365 “Fear not”s in the Bible. That’s one for every day of the year. It’s a good thing because there is no shortage of fear in the world today. In fact, the War on Terror was declared fifteen years ago this month after the September 11 attacks of 2001. And terror is still warring on us today.

Earlier in 2001 our church celebrated its 75th Anniversary year of ministry.

Now in 2016 we are celebrating our 90th year of ever expanding ministry in Jesus’ name. Hallelujah!

How are we to do ministry in a world of fear? Our Lord told us, “In the world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come; Our shelter in the stormy blast and our eternal home!

Sheltered in the storm,

Pastor Bill

Congratulations, Pastor Mark Lesher, who completes 20 this month! We love you and appreciate your service and leadership!

Saturday • September 24 • 9a-1p Our goal year after year is to improve and have a greater impact in this city that we love. In order to ready ourselves for a great year of serving, we want to organize our resources by landscaping, repurposing and refurbishing our environments. All ages are welcomed! Lunch will be provided.

Come out and put your hands and hearts to work for our city!