UPCOMING at City Life

Pastor Christy will be on a sabbatical from May 10-August 17. Please check out the April newsletter for more details.

A child dedication service will be held on Sunday, May 5! If you would like more information or would like to sign up, please write “Child Dedication” on your Communication Card, and we will contact you with information and a signup form.

If you are interested in baptism, please mark “baptism” on your communication card and we will reach out with details.

Our annual Local Church Conference (our annual church business meeting) will be held early this year due to Pastor Christy’s upcoming sabbatical. This is open to all City Life regulars, and members are especially encouraged to be present. The date is Sunday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m.

From time to time we hold “Dessert Nights” as an informal way of connecting with people who are new (or “newer”) to City Life. It’s a time to meet a small group of other new people, interact with a few leaders, hear a little about the church, ask questions, and let people get to know you! Due to Pastor Christy’s upcoming sabbatical this summer, these will be the last Dessert Nights until the fall. Sign up on your Communication Card to attend one.

• Dates:
  Monday, April 22, 7:00 p.m.
  Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.
• Free childcare will be provided for the Wednesday event. Sign up and we will confirm location with you.

At City Life, we recognize that Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are sensitive days for many people. Know that church will be a “safe” place for you if you struggle with those days. Kid City will recognize Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in various ways. For Mother’s Day this year we will have a breakfast potluck for those who wish to participate.
Come early before the first service for a nice breakfast! Food will be served from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Calling all middle schoolers! Join us for Never2Young 2024, a uniquely designed gathering to prepare and encourage middle school students to make an impact for Christ. This event takes place at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana from Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 4. Cost is $40 per student. Register today! https://citylifegr.breezechms.com/form/never2young24

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and 32?  We want to hear from you! Please scan this QR code and fill out the short survey about our young adult ministry.

The Sunday pick-up schedule for the van is:

• 9:00 a.m. Mel Trotter Ministries
• 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.
• 10:40 a.m. Ferguson
• 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!

• May 3 – 4: Never 2 Young Middle School Weekend at IWU
• May 5: Local Church Conference 6:00 p.m.
• May 10 – Aug. 17: Pastor Christy’s Sabbatical
• May 12: Mother’s Day Breakfast before the 9:15 a.m. service
• May 19: Pentecost
• June 2: Graduation Sunday/Youth Take-over Service
• July 7: Super Simple Hot Dog Cookout after the 11:00 a.m. service
• Aug. 5 – 8: VBS
• Aug. 25: Whole Church Party in the evening, details TBA!