Sunday Morning Bible Studies
9:30 am

BIBLICAL INSIGHT HELPS YOU TO GROW SPIRITUALLY
 
Enjoy a donut, sip some coffee, and dig into the Word with our Sunday morning study and discussion groups. Free study guides provided. Children have their own class geared toward their specific needs. In May, adults will look into the New Testament books of Romans and Galatians to understand the kind of freedom Jesus’ resurrection provides Christians. Followers of Jesus are to live freely and responsibly through submission, but what does that mean exactly? Come find out. 

Wednesday Evening ​Bible Studies
​7:00 pm

CHOICES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
 
Midweek Bible study and prayer with a community of believers will help you thrive in your journey as a follower of Jesus. Are you willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship and grow as a servant of Jesus? Carol Clifford, Craig Smith, and Tyler Barlage lead the adults each week through interesting and challenging studies that are sure to help you think and act more intentionally when it comes to your faith. Preschool-5th grade students meet simultaneously from 7-8pm, led by Robyn, Morgan and Travis, and Tyler.

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Alive! Jr & Sr High Youth Group

Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Church

The ALIVE youth group meets weekly to encourage each other in their lives and faith, to study God’s Word, enjoy monthly fun activities, and to do service projects together.  Through a mix of questions, discussion, and Bible study, students gain practical understanding about the Christian faith and why Jesus makes a difference in their life. Students are reading through and discussing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We are making disciples who make disciples.

Vacation Bible School:
​Rocky Railway

June 13-16 from 6:00-7:30pm

VBS is here! Now that school’s out, keep your children and their friends (age 4 thru 5th grade) engaged in more good stuff by getting them involved with Vacation Bible School, a free 4-day event taking place on Monday through Thursday. No need to pre-register; you can register when you show up. Children will ride the Rocky Railway to learn how Jesus’ power pulls us through life’s journeys. There will be important life lessons to discover, eating good snacks, playing fun games…and there will even be some trains going around the tracks!

GreifShare Coaches Needed

Community Christian Church and Duplain Church of Christ are partnering together to provide a grief support ministry that will provide long-term support to grieving people in our church and throughout our community. Most churches do a wonderful job of caring for grieving people in the immediate days surrounding a death and funeral by providing meals, a service, and cards. But the griever needs more.
 
A few days after the funeral, most of the people surrounding the griever return to their daily routines, but those who have lost loved ones are still impacted by the death of a spouse, child, family member, or close friend. That’s the reason for GriefShare. This 13-week ministry provides churches with the tools and structure to offer weekly, member-led support groups. Each session centers around DVD video teaching on grief recovery issues, discussion, and working through participant workbooks. These groups are designed to meet year-round, providing the sustained support a grieving person needs.
 
Our two churches are envisioning offering ongoing support groups at both locations throughout the year, but support coaches are needed to facilitate the group. If God is tugging at your heart to minister in this way, you can help bring hope and healing that can come from God through your interaction. There are five progressive training sessions throughout the summer, with the next 2 training sessions being held on June 4 and 18, 8am-noon, at Duplain Church of Christ. The goal is for the first GriefShare support group to begin in October. See Tyler to get involved.

Secret Sisters

Tuesday, June 21
6:30 pm at the Church
 
The women’s group gathers to build friendships and to celebrate the special moments of each other’s lives. If you like laughing together with other people, while also sharing together a message from Scripture, then this group is for you. They also make crafts and projects together. See Carol Clifford or Mary Geirland for more details. All women, young or     mature, are welcome to join in.

Band of Brothers

Tuesday, June 21
7:00 pm at Wendy's
 
In this informal time together, men are building  friendships, praying for each other, and discussing the book Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets (chapter 6) by Andy Stanley. All men, young or old, are invited to join in. The men’s group exists to encourage men in their life and in their walk with the Lord. Among the chit-chat and enjoying the food at Wendy’s, guys will consider how to decide what is the wise thing to do in light of your past experience, your current circumstances, and your future hopes and dreams.

Worship In The Park Planning Meeting

Sunday, June 26
After Worship

Community Christian Church has been asked once again to lead worship in the park during the Mint Festival. This year’s date is Sunday, August 14 at 11am. We are looking for folks interested in helping to plan the details for this year’s time of worship with the St. Johns and surrounding area communities as they come together at the park. Join us and bring your   creativity and ideas along to this organizational meeting.

Missions Rock! Sunday - June 26

Here are updates from our missions. Let’s show our support with our generosity and commitment to these special ministries. Thank you for making a difference to them and all of the people they influence for the cause of Christ.
 
Great Lakes Christian College (www.glcc.edu): The college will be holding its annual student performing arts camp July 24-30. PROMISE is an auditioned Christian High School Performing Arts Camp. The week is spent on the campus of Great Lakes Christian College, and includes morning devotions, rehearsals, training in worship leading, drama, times of worship and fun activities.  It all culminates with a worship and drama event on campus for family and friends. Learn more by going to the college’s website.
 
His House Christian Fellowship (www.hhcf.org): His House exists to bring the gospel to college campuses and send students back out as world changers for Christ.  With twelve locations across Michigan, you can be involved as a student or a supporter on a campus close to you! Campus ministries exist at the following universities: Central MI University, Eastern MI University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Western MI University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, MI Technological University, Northwestern MI College, Northern MI University, Saginaw Valley State University.
 
Rock Lake Christian Assembly (www.rlca.org): Don’t forget to check out the summer camp schedule online, and get your children registered today (for elementary through high school). Our church pays the entire way for students affiliated with our ministry to go to camp. In other news, the camp is hosting the Adult Fall Retreat on Tue-Wed, Sept 13-14, where Dr. Frank Weller will present three messages sharing how you can be a blessing to your church, to the next generation, and to your neighbor. There will be music provided by Mark Hamm, and the mission this year is Shepherd’s Purse (Michael Wetzel) which serves the Ukraine. See their website for more details and to register.