Weekly Newsletter
September 11, 2025
This Sunday
This week in our Luke series, we find Jesus interrupted along his way to save the sick child of Jairus, the synagogue ruler, when amidst the pressing crowds, a woman reaches out from her desperation to touch Jesus. Here in Luke 8:40-56, we learn of the healing that Jesus works through desperate faith. Brian Kane from Redeemer Community Church in Johnson City will be joining us as a guest preacher.
Join us this Sunday at 10am for worship. Come renew your heart with the promises of God in the hearing of his word and the fellowship of his people!
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Activities & Announcements
Restorative Work
Our Mission/Vision workshop concluded this past week with meetings on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Thank you to those who participated in the workshop and joined in the prayerful conversation about how God is at work and leading us in the mission of the Gospel here in Bristol. Continue in prayer with us as the elders continue work to draft our statements of mission, vision, and core values.
Learn more about this and other steps in our restorative work through the link below.
Rhythm & Roots - Next Sunday
Next weekend, September 19-21, is the annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion festival here in downtown Bristol. While we will still gather for worship at our normal time on Sunday at 10am, State Street will be closed and our normal parking areas will be inaccessible during the festival. Please allow extra time to find parking outside of the festival grounds and to make your way to the church building.
Tell the folks at the gate you’re coming to CityChurch, and they should let you inside without trouble. We’ll also plan to have the back door open accessible from Goode Street by the wooden stairs. Make sure you have subscribed to receive texts from us in case of any changes or additional information next weekend.
Support for YoungLife
A few weeks ago, Micah Whitt shared with us about the work YoungLife is doing here in Bristol at Virginia High School. Just as Jesus came to put on flesh and walk among us, YoungLife seeks meet students where they are and bring with them the love and message of Jesus.
We ask you to remember Bristol YoungLife in your prayers. Pray that the Holy Spirit would prepare the way as Micah and his team bring the gospel to kids who are searching for home, meaning, and belonging; that God would raise up volunteers to join in this important work; and that he would provide the resources and means needed for this ministry to be carried out.
Feel free to contact Micah with any questions or to offer encouragement in his work at micahwhitt3@gmail.com. If you feel led to support YoungLife financially, you can give online through the link below, or gifts of cash or check can be sent to PO Box 548, Bristol, TN, 37621.
Employment Needs
Due to our location in downtown Bristol, we’re glad to be a place where people in our community come seeking refuge and help. A need that we hear frequently is that many of these folks are looking for work as a means to provide for themselves and often as a way to get off the streets. As we seek to love our neighbors in Bristol, we want to help meet these physical needs as an opportunity to show them the love of Jesus that can meet their deepest need.
If you know of anywhere in our community that is hiring for simple work and could be a good opportunity for folks in need, please let our deacon team know so we help make connections.
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Online Giving
While we have previously used money apps like Venmo and PayPal to receive gifts and tithes, we are discontinuing our use of these platforms and consolidating all online giving onto ChurchCenter Giving. ChurchCenter is a safe and secure service powered by Stripe and trusted by thousands of churches all over the world. It allows you to log in to track your giving, download annual statements, and even setup recurring gifts.
You learn more about ChurchCenter Giving and how to access it from a web browser or in the ChurchCenter app through the link below. You can also always give in person by placing cash or checks in the box on the wall by the door to the sanctuary.
Little Library
We have a new bookshelf in the lobby that we want to turn into a little library! If you have any books that you’ve enjoyed and would like to share with others, bring them to church with you and leave them on the shelf. We hope to see it stocked with great resources to help one another grow in our faith as we learn to trust Jesus more. Extra Bibles are also appreciated for us to share with those who need them.
Ministry Help
Several of our ministry teams are in need of more volunteers to help serve the needs of our congregation.
If you are interested in helping with…
Sunday morning set-up (refreshments, communion), talk to Wesley or Kayla.
Sundays’ Safety Team, talk to Lance.
Kids ministry, talk to Lauren.
Church communications and social media, talk to Taylor.
Small Groups
Small groups are the place where life happens together. Sharing our struggles and pointing each other to Jesus is our primary agenda. If you're not part of a small group, just ask! We have a variety of groups that meet across the region, including at the church on Sunday mornings before church.
If you’re looking for a group to join, let us know by filling out this form.
Committing to the Family
If you are interested in joining the CityChurch family, please let one of the elders know, and they will arrange a time to meet with you!
We essentially want to hear your spiritual story and how you came to faith in Christ. We look forward to hearing more stories and receiving more into membership!
Membership has nothing to do with being in a club, but merely affirms your commitment to City Church and your willingness to submit to the spiritual leadership of the elders.
Church Finances
Last Week's Giving: $2,214
Weekly Financial Need: $3,422
Month-to-Date Giving: $2,214
Month-to-Date Need: $3,536
Year-to-Date Giving: $105,392
Year-to-Date Need: $124,759
YTD Actual Expenses: $133,053
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