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JULY.25.2011

PROMOTION SUNDAY

“AUTHENTIC” Christian Proclamation Part 2

ng and the challenge of living ntically as a follower of Jesus is this: ask whether we have really made Je Lord of our wh On August 21 all of our children 18 months - 5th

grade will be promoted to their new classes for the 2011-2012 Sunday School year. Christ Church has a

God-inspired dream that every person in worship be connected to a Sunday School class, Home Group

or Bible Study so that we can all further our faith and grow in knowledge and understanding of God.

In Children’s Ministry, that would mean each child would be in Sunday School on Sunday mornings. Our Children’s Ministry leadership team has developed

great curriculum with specific goals and objectives for

each age and grade level which build a foundation for a life of faith. We pray that your family will make

regular attendance a part of your weekly commitment.

If you would like to be a part of this exciting ministry by serving in a classroom, please contact Ingred Lathrop at children@cumcsl.org or call 281.690.4748. All children who have attended Sunday School here in the past will automatically be promoted to a new class on August 21. If your child has not yet attended Sunday School at Christ Church, please let us know so we can assign him or her to the appropriate class.

We are looking forward to another great year of sharing the gift of God’s love with His children.

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“Authentic” Christian Proclamation

BY MORRIS MATTHIS

My article in the last edition of the newsletter posed some questions I have continued to ponder. Perhaps some of you have been doing so as well. It got people’s attention because it made reference to an article being passed around among some of my preacher friends that was critical of Joel Osteen.

I was less interested in criticizing another pastor than in thinking about the issues the article raised. For me, the underlying issue was this: what truly constitutes an “authentic” Christian proclamation? As I concluded my article, I expressed the struggle I experience between knowing the call of Jesus to the rich young ruler to sell all he had to give it to the poor before following Him and being grateful for all I have in my life, enjoying the lifestyle these material blessings make possible. As a pastor seeking to preach

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authentically, how shall I preach?

And as a follower of Jesus called to live authentically, how shall I live?

As a minister of the gospel, it occurs to me that authentic proclamation of the gospel must include the following: the message of salvation by grace and not by works; the call to do those things that will deepen one’s relationship with and knowledge of God; the teaching that following Christ is synonymous with personal sacrifice for the sake of God’s kingdom; and the understanding that following Christ must include a passion for the poor, the powerless, the alienated, the sick and the downtrodden. Not every sermon, study, article, and post must include all four of these elements. But, anyone who dares to take on the mantle of shepherd of God’s people and does not include all of them in some measure

is doing a disservice to his or her flock.

It would be like a shepherd who only offers the flock refreshing water without also offering fresh green grass or like a shepherd who always keeps the flock locked inside the fold never leading them to find new pastures on which to feed. Just as sheep need the water, the grass, the fold, and the fresh fields to be healthy sheep, Christians need to hear all four truths to live fully as followers of Jesus. This approach to ministry can be dangerous. Some people only want the refreshing water! They may not even know they need anything else. Some people may only want to stay safely in the fold. They don’t realize they even need to venture out into new fields.

But the loving shepherd must always have the courage to offer the complete “authentic” proclamation for the sake of the flock.

See you Sunday,

Morris Matthis, Senior Pastor

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living Jesus is this: eally made Jesus ord of our whole life.

How does this translate into how we live? The earliest Christian affirmation was short and simple. It was only three words in English: Jesus is Lord.

When someone was your lord, you depended on that person for everything.

When someone was your lord, your whole life was dedicated to serving that person. When someone was your lord, that person was your everything.

The blessing and the challenge of living authentically as a follower of Jesus is this: to ask whether we have really made Jesus Lord of our whole life. Is Jesus the Lord of our hearts, which means He has free reign to go wherever he wants? Is Jesus the Lord of our days, which means that every day is dedicated to serving Him no matter what the day holds? Jesus can be our Lord at our place of business as easily as He can be our Lord when we are at work. Is Jesus the Lord of our lifestyle? Is He the Lord of the decisions we make about our money, about how we use our talents, how we use our homes?

Is He the Lord of our music choices, our style of dress, our entertainment choices?

Living authentically as a follower of Jesus means wrestling with what an authentic proclamation means for each of us in how we live and who we are. Just as an authentic proclamation can require courage, so does authentic Christian living. It requires the courage to ask what such a life really looks like and then the courage to see where I am in relation to it. And yet, there are such blessings that go with that life. Perhaps next time we can explore those blessings.

BY JASON NELSON

Christianity is about proclamation and practice. It is about proclaiming our simple and primary claim, “Jesus is Lord” and then living in light of our claim. As Christians, we seem to have a far easier time with the proclamation part. Saying Jesus is Lord, for the most part, isn’t difficult (although historically and presently it can lead to death). Now, living in a way that reflects the truth that Jesus is Lord…that’s where we often get hung up.

Living in the power of the Spirit is the only way we can live out our proclamation. So if we want to be authentic in the faith then we must rely on the Holy Spirit to empower us to proclaim the Truth that Jesus is Lord and then live under his Lordship—submitting to his will and ways. This is what the early Christians did. They not only proclaimed Christ as Lord, they knew he is Lord and lived in that truth. How? They were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Today we often underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. Let’s consider the early Christians and how they viewed the Holy Spirit? Did they underestimate the power of the Spirit?

Hardly! On the contrary, as recorded in the book of Acts, they believed in the Spirit’s power and performed the same sorts of miracles Christ did while He was physically on earth. How?

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

Luke 4:18-19 (NRSV)

They lived in the Spirit which was upon Christ. And with this Spirit within, they preached the gospel with boldness in the face of persecution. They brought release to those captive to sin and bound in addiction. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, they caused the lame to walk. They gave the blind back their sight. In the Spirit, Peter even raised the dead (Acts 9).

The early Christians didn’t have the corner on the market. They didn’t have any special power that we don’t have access to today. Because of Christ, the Holy Spirit is given to every believer; and this Spirit is impacting our world and our lives in great ways. The Spirit is always convicting us of any and all sin in us. The Spirit is continually forming us into the image of Christ.

The Spirit is empowering us to resist temptation, breakthrough obstacles, and overcome adversity. And, the Holy Spirit is giving us the gifts to help those around us who are hurting.

So, believe in the power of the Spirit. Believe that the Holy Spirit uses people to do the things that Jesus did. Look forward, then, to seeing results—the captives will be set free, the blind will see, and the oppressed will experience a breakthrough in their lives unlike anything they’ve ever known.

UNITED METHODIST MOMENT Albert Outler coined the phrase “Wesleyan Quadrilateral” to describe the four-fold way John Wesley approached theology and doctrine. “Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined by tradition, vivified in personal experience, and confirmed by reason. Scripture is primary, revealing the Word of God ‘so far as it is necessary for our salvation.’ Therefore, our theological task, in both its critical and constructive aspects, focuses on disciplined study of the Bible.” (See The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church—2008, p.77.)

United Methodists continue to use Scripture, tradition, experience and reason as we seek to know God and know about God. We will be publishing periodic articles on our United Methodist heritage and beliefs. If you have a topic you would like addressed, please send your requests to Karen LaMotta at KarenL@cumcsl.org.

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allow experts to tell them what scripture says. While we can appreciate the experts’ knowledge and experience, God wants each of us to encounter Him in His Word. So, how does the average person study a book written in a different time, in different languages, in a different place, to a very culturally different group of people? How do we bridge those gaps?

Believe it or not, there are some simple steps to guide you, and you may already be using many of them when you read without even realizing it.

First, always begin your study time with prayer. Just as the Spirit inspired the writers, the Spirit stands ready to guide us in our study both revealing God’s truth and empowering us to live authentic Christian lives in light of that truth.

Second, try to understand the passage’s original context. When reading an email, people typically look to see who it’s from, who else is copied on the email, and what may have been said in earlier emails in the chain. You can bring those same questions to a Bible passage. Who is the author?

Who is the author addressing? What is the author’s purpose?

What is the historical context? What does the author write about before the passage you’re studying, and what does the author write about after it. If you’re not sure of the context, many Bibles today have an introductory article before each book, or you may wish to look in a Bible commentary. You can also find many of the answers in the text itself. You don’t have to read very much of Galatians to learn about the writer and the church to which he was writing.

Next, try to determine what the passage meant originally. Be sure to consider the literary style. Are you studying a parable, a historical narrative or a proverb? If you’ve taken the time to understand the context, it will be easier to understand what the author intended to convey to the original listeners; in fact, the context may be all you need.

But, sometimes a passage may remain unclear or you may simply want to verify your understanding. When that happens, let Scripture interpret Scripture. What may be unclear or difficult to understand in one passage may be elaborated on in another passage. Don’t forget, God is consistent. If there are two ways to interpret a passage and one way is consistent with the rest of scripture while the other way is inconsistent, go with the interpretation that is consistent.

After you determine what the passage meant originally, you’re ready to ask what it means today, and more importantly, how you will respond to what it says. It is tempting to skip the other steps and jump straight to the application stage. But, a passage’s application often flows naturally from the time you spent wrestling with the text and trying to look at it objectively. Remember, there may be multiple correct applications of a passage, but they should be consistent with the original meaning. At this point, you may wish to turn to commentaries or study notes to answer any remaining questions or check your understanding. As you study, pay special attention to any verses which annoy, frustrate or provoke you. This may signal an area where you still have some work to do, with God’s help, of course!

We know the world bombards us all day long in advertising, movies, books, music, television shows, and popular culture. Some of the messages it sends are good and consistent with the teachings of Christ, but many are not. Unless we are vigilant, it is easy to be conformed to the world’s beliefs and compromise the authenticity of our Christian witness. Now it shouldn’t surprise us when the world doesn’t have the mind of Christ; the world doesn’t know Him, but what about us? We must keep our minds fixed on Him. In order to be conformed to the gospel, we must know it.

Personal study of the Bible is critical for that, but there is also tremendous value in studying the Word with others. At Christ Church we have a God-inspired dream that every person will not only faithfully attend worship, but will also be connected to a Sunday School class, Home Group or Bible study. Our next edition of The Connection will focus on the Grow portion of our strategy and will highlight some of the opportunities available at Christ Church. We hope that everyone here will be intentionally committed to greater involvement in the church as well as personal study of the scriptures. The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and in Matthew 28:19, Jesus personally gives us our Great Commission by saying, “therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” We cannot possibly make disciples without being disciples, and we cannot faithfully live as disciples and impact the world without knowing and understanding God’s word. We pray that you will dig-in daily. Need help? Let us know; we are here to help each other.

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TOOLS FOR GREATER U N D E RS TA N D I N G

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WORSHIP

CONNECT NEW MEMBER CLASS AUGUST 14

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE - SUNDAYS CONTEMPORARY • 8:15 AM • SANCTUARY TRADITIONAL• 9:45 & 11:05 AM • SANCTUARY CASUAL - the hub• 11:00 AM • FAMILY LIFE CENTER GYM

Membership is about much more than having your name on a roster; it is a commitment to grow spiritually and to participate in our life together at Christ Church. If you are looking for a new church home, we invite you to participate in our New Member Class. It is a great opportunity to learn more about spiritual growth and how we can help one another in our journey to find fullness in Christ. You will get to know the pastors, meet staff, make new friends, learn the vision of our church, find your unique ways to serve, and discover how to connect to a greater involvement within the church. Reserve your spot at our Welcome Center or online.

HEALING PRAYER SERVICES - MONTHLY AUGUST 9 • 7 PM • SANCTUARY

If you are experiencing the grief of loss or suffering due to illness or brokenness, God is ready to bring healing, wholeness and salvation to you. Christ Church offers monthly services of hope and healing every second Tuesday of the month.

ALTAR PRAYER PARTNERS

Prayer partners connect people in need with the power and presence of God. Just reach out your hands at the altar rail during Communion or after worship, and a prayer partner will come pray with you.

YOUTH TRIP TO NEW BRAUNFELS & SCHLITTERBAHN AUGUST 8 & 9

Join us for some fun in the sun this summer as we head to New Braunfels to float the Comal River Monday, August 8 and spend all day Tuesday, August 9 at Schlitterbahn Water Park. We hope to see you at the ‘Bahn! Get more information at www.cumcsl.org/youth.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY MADNESS • MONDAYS • 7 - 9 PM

FUNtastic Summer Camps

All high school youth (incoming 9th – outgoing 12th) are invited to join us weekly for Monday Madness from 7 - 9 pm. We will meet at various locations; check website for details and a complete schedule of upcoming events. Bring $ to play.

Questions? Contact Tripp or Joan in the Youth office.

Ages 2 - 5th Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL TUESDAY FUN DAYS • TUESDAYS • 1 - 3 PM

Visit website for complete details and registration

Middle school youth (incoming 6th – 8th) are invited to join us weekly on Tuesdays for a fun activity on campus or off-site from 1 - 3 pm. We will meet at various locations; check website for details and a complete schedule of upcoming events. Bring $ to play. Questions? Contact Tripp or Joan in the Youth office.

OLDER ADULT GAME DAY JULY 27• 10:30 AM - 1 PM • ROOMS 11/12

FUNTASTIC KIDS CAMPS

FUNtastic Summer Camps! Hey kids, looking for some summer fun? We have camps for kids running through the first week of August. For little ones (2 on September 1, 2010): God’s Creatures and Fairy Tales. For preschool 3 and 4’s: Trash to Treasure and The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss. And, for K and 1st (just finishing): Globe Trotting and Knights, Heroes, Villians and Princesses. Basketball Camp and Scrapbooking for children K through 5th! For more information please www.cumcsl.org/ camp or contact Kim Ripley at kimr@cumcsl.org or 281.690.4765.

Want to play? Bring a sack lunch and gather with us for some fun. We play bridge, Wii Bowling, Mexican Train and more.

Email Jan Randolph at jan@cumcsl.org for information.

EAST FORT BEND HUMAN NEEDS FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE UPDATE

JULY 24 - 31 MINISTRY CENTER

Thank you to everyone who helped make Normal bookstore hours are this year’s Feinstein Challenge a big 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & Sundays, success for EFBHNM! TheThursdays, total food 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. items donated during March and April was 36,515 and the Food Pantry received $136,051 in monetary donations for a total of $172,566!

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GROW

SERVE

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM - RELAY FOR LIFE 2011-2012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE ENDS AUGUST 1

FREEDOM WALK TOUR AUG 11, SEPT 8, OCT 13• CAROL VANCE PRISON UNIT

CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Christ Church School has limited openings in the Toddler I and Toddler II classes, Bridge Class and the Kindergarten Class for the 2011-2012 School Year. For more information please contact Beth or Becky at 281.980.2582, Monday through Friday.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FLIPSIDE • SUNDAYS • 5 - 7:15 PM • GYM

All middle school youth (6th – 8th grade) are invited to join us in the Family Life Center Gym every Sunday night from 5:00 - 7:15 pm. We will begin with games, then move to a small group time and end with worship.

HIGH SCHOOL THE LOFT • SUNDAYS • 6:15 - 8:30 PM • FLC

This is a great place for high school youth to hang out and relax together in Christian fellowship, Sundays from 6:15 - 8:30 pm in the Family Life Center.

THE ENCOUNTER • WEDNESDAYS • 7 - 8:30 PM • CHAPEL

High school students are invited to this weekly Bible study, Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel. Please note that there is no Encounter on July 27 due to UM Army.

FRAPPE WITH PHILIPPIANS: WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY NOW - AUGUST 16

Join us in the volunteer center 9:30 am every other Tuesday, now thru August 16. We’ll enjoy coffee, fellowship and a closer look at this joyful epistle. No homework, no signups, just come whenever you can.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY PROMOTION SUNDAY - AUGUST 21

All children who currently attend Sunday school will automatically be promoted up to the next age/grade level. If you have a child who currently does not attend Sunday school we sincerely hope you will make plans for your child to join us at 9:45 on Sunday mornings.

HOUSTON LAY SCHOOL EVENT SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 • 9 AM - 3:30 PM• ST PAUL UMC

Perkins School of Theology is providing a class especially designed for lay people like you and me. This is the same school that prepared our pastors for their ministry so you know they are good. This class is a Bible study on the Gospel of Mark and will be taught by Professor Abraham Smith who is a Professor of New Testament at Perkins School of Theology. I attended a class taught by Dr. Smith and it was very good. I really hope you will join me in taking this course.

More information can be found at http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/ PublicPrograms/LaySchools/Houston/Aug2011.aspx or by contacting Mark Larson at 281.261.6481.

The Freedom Walks are very moving and a lot of fun. They are on Thursdays at either 2:00 or 7:30 pm and only take 1 hour.

We can also arrange tours for Bible studies and other groups if needed. Individuals and groups should signup at least a week in advance. Contact Betty Waedemon at 281.980.5368 to sign up for a walk or to get more information.

SUPPLY OUR STUDENTS (S.O.S.) JULY 24 - 31 • MINISTRY CENTER

Supply Our Students is a local ministry of Christ Church that provides new, pre-packaged, school supply packets, for lowincome qualified students in Fort Bend and Stafford ISDs. Our goal is to fund 750 packets this year – more than we have ever done before. If this local ministry appeals to you, and you can support it financially, a suggested donation is $35, which covers one packet for an elementary student. However, $100 will support three to four students (middle/high school packets cost less) and $500 will practically take care of an entire classroom! Visit the S.O.S. table in the Ministry Center July 24 and 31 to learn more, or dontate online at www.cumcsl.org/missions .

FAMILY PROMISE RETURNS SUNDAY, JULY 31

Our 3rd weekly rotation of Family Promise begins Sunday, July 31.

We have a great need for volunteers to provide supplies & meals, set up rooms, serve as Dinner & Overnight Hosts and so much more. Please contact Kira Halcarz at kira.halcarz@gmail.com or 832.654.9356.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MONDAYS & FRIDAYS • 9 AM• VOLUNTEER CENTER

Join members of all ages as they create tangible expressions of the prayers of our church for those needing comfort, healing, assurance, and presence. We meet every Friday and Monday. If you don’t know how to crochet or knit, we will teach you! Email Jan Randolph at jan@cumcsl.org for information.

FERTILE GROUND NOW - MAY 31

Imagine what it would be like being released from prison with no place to go, no home or family, the clothes on your back, a bus ticket and $100. Fertile Ground is a Christian transitional home where men released from the Carol Vance Unit can go to begin the task of learning how to make decisions and live for Christ on the “outside.”

Fertile Ground is in need of lamps, end tables, dressers, a dining table, pictures for the walls, big screen TV, and twin bedding. Please contact Betty Waedemon at 281.980.5368, or BBW1M@aol.com to arrange for pick up of items that you can donate. They also need paper towels, toilet paper, bottled water and sodas.

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST: FASHION, FRIENDS & FINDS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • 9 AM • FLC GYM

Please join us for our Women’s Breakfast: Fashions, Friends and Finds. This breakfast is a special outreach event for Dress For Success, a non-profit that provides interview appropriate clothing for low-income women. Image consultant, Rebecca Matthews, will also be back to give us some hints on the fall fashions and to let us shop from some of her fashion finds. Register by August 1 for only $25. The price is $35 thereafter.

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This program is open to all incoming 6th graders and registration information is available online. Questions? Go to www.cumcsl.org/confirmation, or contact Donna Hine at cumcconfirm@earthlink.net or 281.343.9769.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CHURCH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our Children’s Ministry team works hard to provide great opportunities for our children to grow into spiritual champions who Love God and know that God loves them. We need adult and youth volunteers who want to serve God by sharing His love with the children on Sunday mornings. Please contact Ingred Lathrop at 281.690.4748 or children@cumcsl.org if you are interested in learning more about this serving opportunity.

MORE THAN A CUP OF COFFEE

Are you like many of us who enjoy a cookie or cup of coffee on Sunday mornings between services? Our Hospitality Team is grateful to serve our congregation by providing refreshments, but it is so much more than the cup of coffee. It is about welcoming one another just as Christ has welcomed us. It is about gathering people into the body of Christ, inviting them to the banquet of God’s gracious love. It is about helping a newcomer feel genuinely welcome to Christ Church, and doing something, however small, to show we care. Our Hospitality Team is currently too small to adequately serve the needs of this ministry, and we are inviting you to help. There is a minimal time commitment; no experience is necessary, and there are immeasurable benefits. Contact Karen LaMotta at karenl@cumcsl.org or 281.690.4767.

PHONE VOLUNTEERS

Christ Church has a continuing opportunity for our members to serve in the church. It is a chance for you to be that first friendly voice people hear when they call our church. We are in need of friendly people who will volunteer to take a half day shift at our receptionist desk each week. We will train you on how to operate the switchboard, help you to know how to answer questions, and equip in every way to perform this important task. To find out more about this ministry, contact Debbie Meier at dmeier@cumcsl.org or at 281.690.4740.

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WE’RE HERE TO SERVE! CHRIST CHURCH STAFF

We are delighted you are part of Christ Church. If you have a question or if we can help you within the life of the church, please feel free to contact us.

Rev. Morris Matthis, Senior Pastor Rev. Linda Summers Pierce, Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Jason Nelson, Exec. Director of Discipleship Ministries Jeanne Damon, Discipleship Ministries Stacey Fleck, Business Manager Roland Huysman, Facilities Tripp Kerth, Youth Ministries Karen LaMotta, Outreach Ministries Ingred Lathrop, Children’s Ministries Jan Randolph, Older Adult Ministries Lahonda Sharp, Music Ministries Renee Teel, Mission Ministries For a complete staff listing, please visit our website at www.cumcsl.org

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS...

Becky Bain’s step-niece, Jennie Sime’s mother, Sherry Heitzenrater’s cousin, Holly Rabon, Donald Berg and family, Roger McGuire, Suzi Dowell’s brother-in-law, Debbie Meier’s nephew, Kathy Fry’s niece, Pat Stone, John MacDonald’s mother, Susan Brubaker’s friend, Shirley Reese’s sister, C.M. Ensminger, Vicki Alexander’s friend, JoAnn Eck’s cousin, Linda Smolen, Karen Sherlock’s mother, Nita Workman’s husband, Amy Stonesifer’s friends, and all those serving in the military.

ANSWERED PRAYERS...

Brenda DeBlance’s daughter, Sally Lambert’s step-mother, Anne Strodtbeck. Rachel Stone-Soto, Bill Harris’ son, Norma Mendez’s co-worker, JoAnn Eck’s friend.

CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY TO...

Barbara & Virgil Harris on the death of her sister; Sue Harris on the death of her brother-in-law; Brent Miller & family on the death of his nephew; Ansley Groen and family on the death of her grandfather, the family and friends of Maxine Westerfield.

SHARE YOUR JOYS AND CONCERNS WITH US

Your pastoral staff and leaders of Christ Church’s Member Care Ministries want to share in your joys and concerns. You might not know this, but hospitals do not contact churches – even when you give them your church name, address, and contact information. Part of this is due to HIPPA laws. So whether you’re about to enter the hospital or you’re celebrating the birth of a baby, please call Sandy White in the church office at 281.980.6888. She will forward your message to the pastors and appropriate member care ministry leaders.

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