Christ Presbyterian Church

The mission of Route One Ministry is to serve sexually exploited and trafficked women by entering strip clubs and building relationships with the women who work in the clubs. We also strive to equip the local church, and community leaders with the tools they need to understand trafficking, identify vulnerable people, and respond in the most healthy ways to those who have experienced sexual abuse.

CPC will support Route One by packing gift bags for women this holiday. Please bring your bags to church by Sunday, December 8. 

Route One Christmas List 2024
Here are some IMPORTANT things to remember:
● All items must be new. Please remember that these are gifts, not “donations” or “charity.”
● No wrapping of gifts. The bouncers and managers like looking in the bags before we
hand them out.
● Gift bags without tissue paper are acceptable.
● Cute, reusable grocery bags work best.
● Christmas cards are acceptable, BUT please stick to kind words or the Christmas
narrative. (Do not write things like, You are still loved. Or anything to imply that they are
at fault.)
● Candy is fine, too.
 

All baskets/bags must have ALL of the following items: all items MUST be NEW:

● A journal (at least 160 pages)
● A pen
● A mug
● Earrings
● Lip Gloss
● Nail Polish
● 2 packets of hot cocoa mix or tea
● A winter hat
● Winter gloves or mittens
● Color book (for kids, not adult coloring books)
● Cryans
● $5 gift card to Dunkin Donuts

Join us on Sunday, December 8, after the worship service (11:30ish) for a Town Hall congregational gathering to get an update on the Building Project. We'll let you know the status, but we need to hear your thoughts.

A couple of things that are happening:

• We received an initial updated cost estimate for phase 1 of the project (front parking lots, utility work, exterior drainage, and bathrooms). That estimate was way beyond our means, so we have asked for new estimates in a scaled-down version of phase 1. 

• To prepare for the project, we have entered into a contract with an Asbestos Remediation contractor for the bathroom areas that will take place in January.

• Our plan for the December 8 town hall is to share those new estimates and plans and discuss a way to fund them through cash on hand and financing.

• Provide a timetable for next steps (securing contractors and breaking ground)

Join us in the adult Sunday school class (starting November 24 from 9-9:50 a.m.) as we explore Paul's encouragement to Timothy and the church to live out God's character. There are some difficult passages in 1 Timothy, so you don't want to miss out as we dive deeper to break down some confusion behind the translations.

During the four Sundays in Advent, we study the prophecies of Zechariah, which provide a vision of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. As we explore the different themes in the text, we will use them as a jumping-off point to prepare our hearts for the second coming of Christ.

In addition, we will be serving communion every Sunday in Advent. Don't miss out as we prepare ourselves for the return of Jesus on:

• December 1

• December 8

• December 15

• December 22

Men, join us for our almost monthly gathering. A time of fellowship, food (dinner), and the Word of God. Come connect, eat, study, learn, and pray together. on Sunday, December 1, 6:30-8 p.m. at CPC.

We are studying the Book of Revelation on Sunday mornings. The title of the sermon series is "Follow the Conquering Lamb." The repeated message and promise of the Book of Revelation is that the Lamb wins. The challenge in the book is to be faithful like the Lamb.

Community Groups (small groups) are one of the primary ways that we envision people at CPC to connect to God and each other through Bible study, prayer, service and fellowship. We have a groups that meet every other Thursday and Friday nights.

Vision & Purpose:

• Every member and regular attendee participate in a community group.

• People will connect in a more intimate fashion with God and each other outside of Sunday morning.

• Provide an avenue of outreach to bring people to saving knowledge of Jesus.

• Provide a place of spiritual care, discipleship, and fellowship.

• Group members are encouraged to invite others to join. Eventually, groups would spawn into others groups as they grow.

• Groups would meet in people's homes at least twice a month.

Join a Community Group

• Text "Groups" to 299-2100 if you are interested in joining and participating in a community group or email tracy@christ-pres.org