Weekly Newsletter
June 13, 2025
This Sunday
In our study of Luke, this week we come to 7:18-35 when news of Jesus’ ministry and all that he’s been doing in Galilee is brought to John the Baptist where he is imprisoned in Herod’s palace. We find John wrestling with doubt, wondering at why things aren’t moving faster, why—if the Kingdom of God is coming like Jesus has said—he hasn’t been rallying an army? Why is Herod still sitting on a throne while John is still sitting in prison for doing what’s right? Maybe we can relate to these questions. If Jesus is King, then why does the world still look the way it does?
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
Summer Wednesday Night Gatherings
This summer we’ll be gathering for dinner, games, and fellowship a few Wednesday nights each month at the Barkers’ house! The next gathering will be Wednesday, June 18 at 6pm.
Keep an eye out for a Potluck link to sign up and let us know you’re coming and if you’re bringing any food to share.
Restorative Work
From the findings of the congregational survey conducted in February of this year, Joel and Dave from the Institute of Biblical Leadership have outlined recommended actions for CityChurch to take as we seek restoration and unity amongst our congregation and continue to pursue the mission of the gospel together in Bristol. We are currently evaluating these recommendations with prayerful consideration and making plans for how we can enact them with IBL’s continued help.
Read more about these recommendations, the survey, and IBL’s report through the link below.
Family Sunday
Save the date for our next Family Sunday on June 29!
On Family Sundays we emphasize worshiping together as the Family of God. We have an abbreviated service particularly aimed toward engaging kids who stay for the full service, with a potluck lunch afterwards where we eat together.
This month, our meal together will be brunch themed, so be thinking of what dish you might like to bring to share. Keep an eye out for more details and sign-up link in the coming weeks.
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.
2025 Sunday School
Hunter Herndon is teaching a Sunday evening class on Spiritual Formation. Spiritual Formation is the process and practices by which we engage in the Holy Spirit’s work of shaping our hearts and lives after the likeness of Jesus. Over the course of 14 weeks (give or take), we’ll learn about how God does this work in us and how by his grace we participate in it.
You can learn more about the class and let us know you’re interested in joining here. If you’ve missed a class, check the resources tab on ChurchCenter online or on the app to get up to speed.
Texts from CityChurch
Our Daily Sermon Prep text messages have been discontinued until further notice. However you can still receive daily texts with the readings from our CityBible Reading plan sent straight to your phone each morning. You can learn more about CityChurch communications and sign up for text messages here.
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.
Outreach
We are still collecting non-perishable snacks for Anderson Elementary School. If you need more info about this, contact Kayla Reasbeck.
There is a bin in the 3-4 room to put the non-perishable items.
Committing to the Family
If you are interested in joining the City Church 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: $3,961
Weekly Financial Need: $3,536
Month-to-Date Giving: $4,835
Month-to-Date Need: $4,041
Year-to-Date Giving: $67,099
Year-to-Date Need: $79,805
YTD Actual Expenses: $87,921
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