MOPS/MomsNext Meeting dates: December 17, January 14. 9:30 - 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall. More info: www.ccgf.org/mops.

Moms@Nite Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm at Christ Church. On Christmas break: Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6

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Kids’ Ministry Sunday Mornings 8:45 am Combined Sunday School for K-5. Childcare for infant - preschool.

10:00 am The Barnyard, large group activity for K - 5. Childcare for infant - preschool

11:15 am Small Group Sunday School for K-5. Childcare for infant - preschool.

AWANA: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Kids’

Ministry Center. AWANA is a fun-filled, action packed, and Bible based program for kids ages 3 - 5th grade. On Christmas break: Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6 Register at www.ccgf.org/awana.

P.A.G.E.S.: (Performing Arts Group for Elementary

Students) Singing , dancing and Acting for children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Rehearsals are Sundays at 12:30 pm in the Rally Room. Lunch provid-ed.

Contact: Sarah Capello, 412-741-4900, ext. 113.

Student Ministry

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Amped Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am in the Student Center On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3. Resumes Jan. 10.

Amped Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in the Student Center. On Christmas break Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6.

Airsoft Wars Guys Only: December 19. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Meet at the Barn. $5 for ammo/food.

Movie Night Friday, December 18. Star Wars, The Force Awakens. Only ONE spot available! $10 per ticket. Sign up at www.ccgf.org/movienight.

Contact: Pastor Robby, 412-741-4900, ext. 146.

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Knit Wits Do you love to knit? We‘d love to have you join us! Fun, food, fellowship and frolic! Tuesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Questions? Call Char Hamilton at 412-741-3441.

HIGH SCHOOL

Bible Study Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Barn. On Christmas break Dec. 23 & 30. Resumes Jan. 6.

Breakfast Club Sundays, 10:00 am in the Barn. On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3. Resumes Jan. 10.

Youth Group Sundays, 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Student Center. Sunday, Dec. 13: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. Wear an ugly sweater! Prizes, gingerbread house building, worship and a Christmas message. Bring cookies to share and your friends! On Christmas break Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3. Resumes Jan. 10.

More info: www.ccgf.org/hsinfo

HS Contact: Pastor Doug Raraigh, 412-741-4900, ext. 159.

18//22 College-Age Sunday Morning Small Group: Sundays at 10:00 am. On December 6 - January 3, we will meet in Classroom 101. We will move back to the Farmhouse on January 10.

The Edge: Mondays at 7:00 pm in Wilson Hall. Fellowship, discussion, teaching, speakers, Bible study and fun. On Christmas break December 14, 21, & 28. On January 4, we will have a Christmas/New Year’s Party at 7:00 pm in Wilson Hall. All college age students invited.

Save the date: Jubilee Conference, Feb. 19 - 21, 2016.

Contact: Brenda, 412-741-4900, ext. 111.

Sunday School Class: 10:00 am in Classroom 102. Series: For the Life of the World. On Christmas break Dec. 20 - Jan. 3. Resumes Jan. 10

Murder Mystery Christmas Party: Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm in the Student Center. Learn more about this event and sign up at www.ccgf.org/mm.

Young Adults

Small Groups We are planning to start new small groups in January! Let us know what your interests are and we can find a group for you! We have groups for men, women, couples, parents and more! Contact Pastor Bob Mason at 412-741-4900, ext. 122, or bmason@ccgf.org or fill out the form at www.ccgf.org/smallgroups.

Women’s Ministry

Women’s Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 12, 9:00 - 11:30 am in Wilson Hall. Brunch, craft and Christmas message by Deb Ott. Childcare available by registration. To register, visit www.ccgf.org/brunch.

FAB (Fit, Active & Bendable) Exercise Class Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. FREE and open to everyone, all ages and fitness levels! You don't have to be a member of Christ Church to join us! We will all go out to lunch together on Tuesday, December 15 following the class. On Christmas break Dec. 22, 24, 29 & 31. Resumes Jan. 4.

Men’s Ministry

March for Life We will be traveling to Washington DC for the March for Life on Friday, January 22, 2016. This is a rare opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of thousands of fellow citizens as we take a visibly powerful stand for the sanctity of life. Online registration is open! To sign up, or for more info, visit www.ccgf.org/marchforlife.

Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Farmhouse for those suffering through a divorce or separation. Contact: Don Tice, 724-884-3436. www.ccgf.org/divorcecare.

Divorcecare Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Help and healing for those grieving a loss in their life. On Christmas break Dec. 24 & 31. Contact: Bonnie Bender, 412-525-1403 or visit www.ccgf.org/griefshare.

GriefShare

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall with John Bishop, retired Naval officer and Marine, John will be speaking on “Wounded Warriors: Calling the Wounded to Battle”. All men 12 years old and older are invited. Breakfast is free.

Missions News

Uganda Gold Coffee Christmas Coffee on sale! Did you know that every cup of Uganda Gold Coffee provides more than 300 cups of clean water to a community who has none? One hundred percent of the profits are returned to the Bunyoro-Kitara region of Uganda to provide clean water, create jobs, and inspire hope for a new life. Uganda Gold Christmas Coffee packages are available today in the Commons. Stop by and pick some up for all the coffee lovers in your life.

Clinical training at Choices Pregnancy Services Looking for pregnant models for Free Sonogram (picture included). Must be at least 6 weeks into the second trimester. Jan. 11 - 15. To reserve your half hour time, call 412-264-0200 and mention that you are calling to be a model for sono training. Appointments available at Coraopolis and Beaver Valley.

Gospel of Luke DVD Stop by the table in the Atrium for a free DVD copy of The Gospel of Luke, read by John Guest. Limit one per family.

C.L.A.S.S Dates 1/30/2016 Ministry Class 2/20/2016 Missions Class 4/17/2016 Membership Class 5/15/2016 Maturity Class To register for a class, or for more information on each class, visit www.ccgf.org/class.

Kids' Ministry Administrative Assistant This part-time position (25-29 hrs/week) supports the Kids' Ministry department with various administrative and ministry tasks and is required to work occasional Saturdays and Sundays. The ideal candidate is required to have a high school diploma or the equivalent; a minimum of one year office experience; and is proficient with MS Office software. Experience working with children and families is preferred. Please email your resume, cover letter and personal testimony to Susan Aleshire, Human Resources, at saleshire@ccgf.org no

later than December 18, 2015.

Childcare Workers Kids’ Ministry is looking for a childcare worker for Thursday mornings. This is a paid position. If you are interested or for more details, call Donna Paff at 412-741-4900, ext. 109.

Job Opportunities

December 2015

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Volunteer World Vision in Sewickley World Vision provides help for the poor and sick around the world. Volunteers are needed to pack, fold, and sort donations at our Sewickley location on Friday, December 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Contact: Elizabeth Van Heest, vanheest@consolidated.net.

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Weekly Bible Studies (www.ccgf.org/bible-studies)

Monday Nights - Community Bible Study (CBS) A Study on the Book of Matthew. Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Christ Church (September through May) Men, Women, Teens and Children. Christmas Party Meet & Greet on Dec. 14, all are welcome. On Christmas break Dec. 21 & 28. Resumes Jan. 4.

Wednesday Mornings - Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) For women. Wednesdays, 9:25 - 11:15 am in the Sanctuary, Book of Revelation. On break Dec. 16, 23, & 30. Resumes January 6.

Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study 9:15 - 11:15 am in Fellowship Hall. New series begins January 15. Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer.

Men’s Bible Study Thursdays 7:00 PM in Classroom 101. The Life of King David. All are welcome. On Christmas break Dec. 24 & 31.

Brave Men of Friday Mornings With Bruce Bickel. Fridays 6:30 AM in the Barn. Triumphant Living. On Christmas break December 25.

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Harvest Ingathering Over 540 full bags of non-perishable items were taken to Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship. Shepherd’s Heart feeds the hungry, the homeless, the poor, and the addicted, with God's Word and food every weekday morning in downtown Pittsburgh. www.shepheart.org

Care Packages for Troops The Sentinels of Freedom are so thankful for the actions and generosity during our Military Christmas Gifts drive. We packed over 100 individual packages and two unit boxes. The number of volunteers that came to help was overwhelming! We could not have accomplished this project without your help, prayers, time and donations. Thank you for helping to ensure that some active military members will not be forgotten during this blessed Christmas season.

Operation Christmas Child Thank you Christ Church! Over 569 boxes were collected for Operation Christmas Child! Thanks for sharing your love!

Angel Tree Over 280 angels were taken from our tree this year and will benefit children from Young Lives Three Rivers. Gifts are due back next Sunday, Dec. 13.

REMINDER The church offices will be closed on

Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25,

Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1.

The church offices are closed on December 31, 2015, all checks must be received by December 30, 2015 or postmarked by December 31, 2015.

Pledges It’s not too late! You may still turn in your pledge cards. Just drop them in the offering basket. Pledge cards are available at the Welcome Center and in the pews. These cards help us plan our budget for the upcoming year.

Year-End Contributions