Children’s Easter Celebration

Posted March 5, 2010

childrenseasterSaturday, April 3
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • 10-10:30 Flowering the Cross
  • 10:30-11:15 “Chagy the Clown”
  • 11:15-11:30 Easter Egg Hunt

Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross.

A Simple Lent: By the Cross

Posted February 3, 2010

Join us for a simple Lent. In observance of this penitential season, we will engage three simple values of the Christian life: to worship, grow and serve.

Worship

  • Sermon SeriesBy the Cross: The Week That Changed Your Life, February 20 – April 4
    Walk in Jesus’ footsteps and truly prepare for celebration when Easter arrives on April 4. Follow Jesus’ Passion Week journey, from His arrival in Bethany to His crucifixion and finally His triumphant resurrection that changed the course of history forever.
    DateWeekSermon TitleStudy Guide
    February 20/21Lent IFriday Before the WeekFeb 21 & 28
    February 27/28Lent IISunday of the WeekFeb 21 & 28
    March 6/7Lent IIIMonday of the Week
    March 13/14Lent IVTuesday Morning of the Week
    March 20/21Lent VTuesday Afternoon of the Week
    March 27/28Palm SundayThursday of the Week
    April 1Maundy ThursdayThursday Night of the Week
    April 2Good FridayFriday of the Week
    April 3/4EasterThe First Day of the Week
  • Fasting – Please mark your calendars for February 26 and March 26, two days set aside to worship the Lord together through fasting.

    Fasting Guide_2010 (pdf)

  • The Prayer Experiment – A Lenten tradition at Christ Church, and a perfect way to connect with the Lord through deep and purposeful daily prayer.

    The Prayer Experiment 2010 (pdf)

Grow

Serve

  • Service Opportunities
    Opportunities to serve at Christ Church, from Christ Church, and through world missions are always available on our website and in the weekend bulletin. Please check back, as there are new opportunities each week.
  • Children’s Ministry | Lenten Offering
    Back in December, Minnie’s Food Pantry lost their entire inventory due to a leak. This Lent, your kids can help restock Minnie’s Food Pantry’s shelves to feed hungry families this year.

    On February 21mite boxes will be distributed at Sunday school
    • Take home your mite box.
    • Put in your extra coins every day.
    • Be grateful you can be a giver.

    On April 11
    • Bring your mite box back to Sunday School.
    • We will walk by class to the Sanctuary to make our offering.

    Every day we have a chance to give something to a family in need. Please put your extra coins in your Lenten giving box to help a family here in the Plano community who needs food in their house.

Lenten Calendar

The penitential season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17 with Ash Wednesday services. Our Lenten sermon series, By the Cross, begins on February 20.

  • Ash Wednesday – February 17
    7 a.m. (Chapel)
    12 noon & 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
    Childcare at noon and 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
  • Palm Sunday Weekend – March 27/28
    Regular Weekend Services
    Nursery and Sunday School; ages 0-10
  • Maundy Thursday – April 1
    7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
    Childcare ages 0-10 in the Nursery
  • Good Friday – April 2
    Stations of the Cross – 12 noon (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10
    Good Friday Liturgy – 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10
  • Children’s Easter Celebration – April 3
    childrenseaster
    10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    • 10-10:30 Flowering the Cross
    • 10:30-11:15 “Chagy the Clown”
    • 11:15-11:30 Easter Egg Hunt

    Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross.

  • Easter Saturday – April 3
    5:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
    Childcare ages 0-10
  • Easter Sunday – April 4
    9 & 11 a.m. (Sanctuary)
    Childcare ages 0-10 at both services

We’re Recruiting for VBS

Posted January 28, 2010

High Seas ExpeditionIn just a few short months, June 21-25, our church will go wild with kids seeking fun and adventure at our High Seas Expedition VBS! They will worship God through songs and prayer, Bible Point crafts, and the discovery of life-changing Bible truths in fun and memorable ways.

To have the best adventure possible, we need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy and love to the kids who attend. Please check out the following list of Station Leader positions and then pray about where God might use you:

Station Leader Positions
Station Leaders use easy-to-follow station leader packs and prepare one 20-minute session each day. We need leaders for the following stations:

  • Emcee for daily opening & closing gathering
  • Music team lead
  • Crafts and missions lead
  • Games leader
  • Snacks leader
  • Preschool director
  • Preschool crafts lead
  • Photographer – Spotlight VBS
  • Photographer – Lead

Many more opportunities exist to volunteer with High Seas Expedition VBS. Whatever your gifts, abilities, and time commitment, we have a place for you!

Contact Karen Wucher, VBS Director, 214-291-5030

Christmas Cards for Our Soldiers

Posted January 7, 2010

100_1088 (Small)As our 3rd grade Sunday School classes prepared for Christmas, one of their lessons focused on Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and the idea that Christmas is a time to share good news with those we love.

Teachers Jamey Smrekar and Kym McDaniel decided to have the children make Christmas cards for soldiers in Iraq. The result was an envelope full of cards mailed to Christ Church member Col. Rob Woodmansee who is stationed there.

After sharing the cards with his soldiers, he sent back pictures of the smiles on everyone’s faces. Rob will return to the States at the end of January and plans to visit the 3rd grade classes to personally thank them. Click on a thumbnail below to view full image.