September is here! Summer has come and gone, school is back in session and many of us are finding our way back to a normal rhythm. We invite you to explore all the opportunities to make connecting with God and our community of believers a priority. We’re here to help you dive deeper in the Word, build new relationships, and serve in new ways as you cultivate your love for Jesus!
Here are some ways to get ready for our Fall Kick-Off…
Attend (or pray for) the Fall Leadership Launch. September 10th at 9-11am, this annual meeting is where we gather to strengthen, train and empower our ministry leaders and their teams to carry out the vision for God to use CPC this upcoming year. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Sign-Up for a Life group or Bible study. Find a community with a suitable meeting location and time and grow deeper in the Lord together. Groups begin meeting the week of September 11th. Sign-ups are available in the Lobby or CLICK HERE TO VIEW GROUPS AND SIGN-UP.
Sign-Up for the All-Church Picnic. Gather for food and fun with our church family on Sept 11th after 2nd service. We’ll provide the burgers, hot dogs and drinks. Bring a side or dessert to share. Register in the Lobby or CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. If you’d like to help with this fun event, CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER.
Sign-Up for the Sunday Seminar “Prepare to Launch.” We’re back with Sunday Seminars at 9:30-10:30am before worship services. Childcare provided. Renowned Youth Pastor Jim Byrne will be teaching a two-week series on how to raise children who love Christ for their entire lives. CLICK TO SIGN UP.
Explore ways to Serve. Our MISSIONS MINISTRY can help connect your passions and abilities to serve local and global needs. You’ll find brochures highlighting our ministry partners are in the Lobby. There are also a variety of opportunities for all ages to SERVE IN THE CHURCH.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) will host an Open House in their Chantilly location on Monday, September 12th at 6:00pm. Learn about their volunteer opportunities, tour the food pantry and warehouse, and ask your questions. RSVP to their Volunteer Program Manager, Debbie Culbertson at volunteer@wfcmva.org.
Call for September Pot Roasts and Water. Would you prepare one of the ten roasts or bring waters for September 20? Bring fully assembled on Sunday, September 18 or bring hot to CPC by 10:30am on September 20. A simple recipe is on the CPC sign-up page and on our website. Let us know on the Sign-up Genius form. One more idea: Cook your pot roast now, then put in the CPC freezer. We will reheat it on the 20th!
Baptism Sunday. We love to celebrate life here at CPC! We have a baptisms Sunday coming up on 9/18, 10/23, & 11/20 at 10:30am. If you would like more information about being baptized, please contact Karen Wroniewicz at Karen@cpceco.org.
We’re Hiring! We are still prayerfully searching for a Director of Children’s Ministry. Please help us spread the word and share this link to more details about the position.
New At CPC? Still getting to know CPC? Join some of our pastors and members for a new visitors lunch after the second service on September 25th. Come here more about all the amazing things God is doing through our community!
Life First (pregnancy resource center) will host an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at their new Manassas location on Thursday, September 15 (12-2:00pm). Tour the facility, learn about volunteer opportunities, and ask questions. Please RSVP here.
Men’s Battlefield Hike on Sunday, September 25th. A pre-hike lunch will be available at CPC, between the second service and departure for the battlefield at 12:30, during the Guatemala Missions Update. We’ll caravan from CPC to the Henry Hill Visitors Center by about 12:45. The tour should be done by ~3:45-4 PM. Contact Mike Kershner or Joe Bishop if you have any questions. Come join us for a great afternoon of history, exercise, and fellowship!
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Bible App. Find CPC on the Bible App by YouVersion under “Events” every Sunday to follow along the Sermon outline. Creating an account allows you to Save your own notes and access them anytime. Click here to go directly to this Sunday’s Sermon Notes.
Prayer. Allow us to pray for and with you. Fill the Connection Cards on Sunday, or email prayers to prayer@cpceco.org
Giving. If you feel called to give to our ministry, visit cpceco.org/giving
