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CITY LIFE CHURCH

EVENTS, CLASSES, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE!

Grow and learn with us! Everybody’s welcome in our Father’s house!

ALL CHURCH TEXTS

Have you “opted in” to receive church texts? Our church system went through an update this fall and now requires an “opt in” for texts. If you’d like to continue getting church texts, please write “texts” with your name and mobile number on a communication card this Sunday!

SUNDAY MORNING CAFE REQUEST

The Hospitality Team is seeking individuals who would be willing to provide snacks one Sunday per month for the cafe. You just need to drop them off before 9am on the Sunday you sign up for each month. Please sign up in the Lobby if
you’re able to donate. We can always use more snacks – so feel free to bring extras to share anytime!

RESTORE EVENT AT IMPACT CHURCH

Impact Church is hosting an event for women high school aged and above that have experienced sexual trauma, know someone who has, or would like to be an advocate to care for victims. The event is free and will be held on January 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can expect compassionate engagement from both a clinical and biblical perspective. Please pick up a flyer in the Lobby and register if you plan to attend.

CHRISTMAS at CITY LIFE
Check this box for info related to Christmas…

DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
for Christmas Outreach Parties

Every year City Life helps others to celebrate Christmas through our Christmas outreach parties! We have several scheduled this year and would love your help in making them possible through donations and volunteers. Sign-ups for gift donations can be found in the lobby as well as flyers with suggested gifts!
We also need volunteers to help in many different ways. Please sign up in the lobby today if you want to be a part of the Christmas outreach at City Life!

A SPOTLIGHT ON THE STAGE:
COME HELP TELL THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD!

You are invited to be part of our dramatic Christmas Eve production, The Story of Christmas. We will tell the Christmas story through drama, lights, costumes and music. We have many parts (including non-speaking parts and stage crew) for everyone of all ages. Sign up at the Welcome Table and grab a rehearsal schedule!

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PARTIES

Every year City Life helps others to celebrate Christmas through our Christmas outreach parties! We have several scheduled this year:

  • Tues., Dec. 17: Party for Mel Trotter program track men @ Pastor Christy’s house
  • Wed., Dec. 18: Party for Mel Trotter FAMILIES at the church (lots of help needed here!)
  • Sun., Dec. 22: Party at Ferguson Apartments

Be watching for signup sheets in the lobby, as well as digital signups on our Facebook pages and website.

The two biggest needs will be:

  1. GIFTS. We really like to give gifts to those who come to our parties! Be watching for specifics on what we need for our outreach parties.
  2. FOOD for the Family Party. We’re doing a taco buffet, so please watch for signups of how you can contribute!

The purpose of these parties is to spread JOY, HOPE, and LOVE!

THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m.

The Story of Christmas is a dramatic telling of the birth of Jesus through drama, costumes, music, and more. We think there’s nothing more exciting than telling the story of Jesus – who he is and why he came! You won’t want to miss our Christmas Eve production as we celebrate Jesus’ birth!

CHURCH VAN SCHEDULE

The Sunday pick-up schedule for the van is:

  • 9:00 a.m. Mel Trotter Ministries
  • 9:05 a.m. Ferguson
  • 9:45 a.m. 44th and Byron Center (Ramblewood Apartments)
  • 10:00 a.m. 32nd and Eastern
  • 10:10 a.m. Logan and Eastern
  • City Life Church
  • 10:30 a.m. Lake Michigan Dr. And Gold St.
  • City Life Church

Rides home will be given after the service as well.

If you’re new to needing a ride to church, please call the church office so we can make accommodation.
Looking for a good way to meet City Lifers? The transportation team is looking for on-call, small group, and Sunday morning drivers. If interested, please write “Drive” on your Communication Card at church or use our online Contact Form and we will get in touch with you!

DOWN THE ROAD
Heads up! Upcoming stuff to get on the calendar...

  • Tues., Dec. 24: The Story of Christmas; 6:00 p.m.
  • Sun., Dec. 29: Covenant Renewal Service; 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
  • Wed., Jan. 8: Night of Worship
  • Thurs., Jan 23: Mini DAWG (Day Alone With God); 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
  • Sat., Jan. 25: DAWG (Day Alone With God); 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pine Rest CAP Program

PINE REST CAP PROGRAM

City Life has a partnership with Pine Rest CAP program to provide a variety of counseling and resources to assist those who need them! If talk therapy is something you’re feeling inclined to try – your first three sessions are free! Give them a call at: 800.442.0809

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!

Pine Rest offers a full continuum of addiction services that include residential detoxification, inpatient, intensive outpatient, opioid maintenance, medication management, individual and group therapy and family services at the treatment center in Grand Rapids. For help, please call 866.852.4001.

What else is happening at City Life Church?

CHRISTMAS at CITY LIFE