Announcements for Sunday, May 5, 2024

Pastor Rob Bromhead returns to teach our next three-week Sunday seminar starting May 5th at 9am. Most Christians avoid the topic of Doubt like the plague as if it is a sickness that will infect us, yet it is something that all of us have experienced and wrestled with. What is doubt and what does the Bible tell us to do with it? Come join us as Pastor Rob leads us through God’s Word.

We have a new Interim Director of Missions at CPC!

Lucille Marciano brings a wealth of ministry experience and a deep love for the Lord to our missions ministry. Over the coming months Lucille will oversee the missions ministries of our church family as we prayerfully search for our next permanent missions leader following the recent retirement of Sharon Hoover. Please do join us in giving her a warm welcome to the CPC family!

CPC’s annual Spring Food Drive has begun!

Throughout the month of May we will be collecting items needed for Haymarket Regional Food Pantry and for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. Help us stock the shelves of our local food pantries. Most-needed lists and food drive flyers will be on our website and available for pick up in the church lobby. Bring donations anytime! Contact Lucille@cpceco.org for any additional information.

May 1: Food Drive Begins
May 4: Women's Spring Breakfast
May 10: Fun Friday!
May 19: Pot Roast Due

(Full Church Calendar here)

Sunday, May 5, 2024 • 9am* & 10:30am

(9am Service Live-streamed on YouTube & Facebook)

'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way.'

Matthew 5:2-11 | Pastor Paul Lauerman

Despite living in world where people have access to more material blessings than ever before, it has become apparent that many people are more miserable than ever. Why is that? What is the plan for human flourishing (and happiness) that Jesus has to offer?

Click here to follow along with the Sermon Notes in the YouVersion App.

CPCKids Camp Donations. We o-fish-ally need your help! Dive in and help equip our camp leaders to teach and show the love of God to the children of CPC and the community! Thank you! https://cpceco.info/kidswishlist

CPCKids Fun Friday “Late Night”: THIS Friday May 10th, CPCKids will be having Fun Friday “Late Night”. We will extend our Fun Friday until 9pm (7:00-9:00 p.m). Are you a rising 4th grader? You are invited to join us so we can introduce you to what is FUN about Fridays at CPC! Pizza will be served. Rising 4th grader or first time coming? Register HERE.

Need for Pot Roasts. Every month we prepare a meal of pot roasts for the Lamb Center (day shelter for homeless men and women). Would you prepare one of the thirteen roasts for May 21? Bring fully assembled on Sunday, May 19 or bring hot to CPC by 10:00 am on May 21. A simple recipe is on the CPC sign-up page and on our website. Let us know on the Sign-up Genius form.

Do you garden? CPC’s vegetable garden is ready for planting! Would you be interested in growing your own vegetables but do not have space at home? God’s Garden has a plot for you! The beds have been tilled, compost added, and irrigation set up. Grow your own food and donate extras to a neighbor, food pantry, or others in need. Contact Director of Missions Lucille Marciano (lucille@cpceco.org) asap! Space is limited.

Life First Pregnancy Resource Center. Our Baby Bottle donations collected a total of $1,108.17. Praise God! If you still have your baby bottle at home, please bring it to church. We are grateful for this ministry and your generosity.

PRAYER Allow us to pray for and with you by filling out the prayer request form.

GIVING If you feel called to give to our ministry, visit cpceco.org/giving