On Sunday we'll continue our Peter: Growing with Jesus series with a sermon from Erik on Matthew 16:21-28. We invite you to read ahead as a way to prepare for Sunday's service.
No City Kids this Week: Parents, please note that City Kids will NOT meet this Sunday evening. We'll meet again on February 19th.
New Volunteer Rotation Begins Sunday: Our February-May volunteer rotation kicks off THIS SUNDAY. Please take a moment to review the schedule and note the dates you are scheduled to serve.
RSVP to Women's Supper ASAP: Due to the great response to August's Summer Supper series, we are organizing a women's "mini supper" for Friday, February 10th! Several women around the city have offered up their homes for dinner and conversation. Each host will provide a main course; attendees are asked to bring a side or drinks to share. Email Tyler Joiner (e.tyler.gordon@gmail.com) to sign up. First-come, first-served!
Coming Up Soon
Common Good RVA--Early Registration Extended: Tickets for Common Good RVA’s 2017 Conference are now on sale! This year’s topic is: Women + Men: At Work for the Common Good. Katelyn Beaty, author of A Woman’s Place and former managing editor of Christianity Today will serve as our keynote speaker during this conference exploring calling, career, and collaboration between women and men as we strive to glorify God in our daily lives. We’ll meet on Saturday, February 11th, 8:30am to 1:30pm at Union Theological Seminary. Visit commongoodrva.com for details. Early registration is $12 and has been extended through Sunday, February 5th; regular registration is $15 and begins February 6th. Childcare is available for $10 per child, but you MUST register by February 5th to guarantee a spot.
Enriching Marriage--February 12th & 19th: All are welcome - not just married couples. What are your goals for your marriage? What are God’s goals for your marriage? Part 1 of our Enriching Marriage course will be taught by Kim and Kevin Greene. Kim Greene is a Counselor with the Barnabas Center and Director of Women’s Leadership Development at West End Presbyterian Church. Kevin is an Associate Pastor at West End Presbyterian Church. All Christian Formation classes meet in Room 303 from 5:45-6:30pm. A light dinner is provided. Please RSVP to Joshua Earman (joshua@citychurchrva.com). Childcare is available upon request, but please contact Val Catrow (val@citychurchrva.com) with childcare needs by the Friday before class is scheduled to take place.
Summer Internships: We are pleased to announce the return of our Summer Ministry Intern Program for 2017! As the church continues to grow, we have need for ministry help in several areas of church life: Women’s Ministry, Children’s Ministry, and Men's Discipleship Ministry. These internships also reflect our commitment to the continued development of leaders within the Church and for God’s Kingdom. Head over to the City Church website to learn more–and feel free to contact me (val@citychurchrva.com) if you have questions..
Serving Our Community
Meals for the Saunders Family: Olivia Jane Saunders was born on Saturday, January 21st at 12:53am. Liv weighed in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. We will provide meals for Sarah Lynn and Luke for several weeks as they adjust to life at home with their new baby girl. If you're interested in caring for them in this way, please visit takethemameal.com; the log-in and password are Saunders.
Volunteering in 2017: Even though our February-May volunteer rotation starts this week, we are always in need of new volunteers, particularly in our church nursery. Other volunteer opportunities include: children's worship, music, sound board, welcome team, facilities team, prayer team, and our communion bread team. Please use this link to sign up! Once you've signed up, we will pass your information along to the appropriate team leader., and he/she will be in touch!
Have a great week!
Val
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Valerie Catrow
Administrator
City Church of Richmond
1627 Monument Avenue, Suite 304
Richmond, VA 23220 val@citychurchrva.com 804.767.8038
