Weekly Newsletter
March 27, 2026
This Sunday
Stepping away from our series for Palm Sunday, this week we’ll skip ahead to the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into city of Jerusalem. Mere days before the crowds will call for his execution, they lay down their cloaks before him shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” For Family Sunday, we’ll draw from The Biggest Story curriculum used by our CityKids to tell the story of Luke 19:28-44.
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
Family Sunday
Our next Family Sunday will be this week on March 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 we’ll be heading to Steele Creek Park for lunch and games after church. We’ll grill hotdogs for lunch, so bring drinks, sides, and desserts to share! Sign up to let us know if you plan to join us.
Holy Week Resources for Families
Lauren has resources for parents to use with their kids through days of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday leading up to Good Friday and Easter. If you would like a copy of these resources printed out for you to use with your family, please let Lauren know by March 27th.
Maundy Thursday Service
This year, our Tenebrae service that we usually have on Good Friday well be held on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6 pm. (The change from Friday is to allow folks the chance to attend Andrew Peterson’s Resurrection Letters concert on Friday. See below.)
Tenebrae comes from a Latin word that means darkness or shadow. As we follow Jesus through the Scriptures along the road to the cross, the darkness grows as the Light of the World is extinguished, buried in a borrowed tomb.
Andrew Peterson - Resurrection Letters
Andrew Peterson’s Resurrection Letters tour is coming to Colonial Heights Christian Church in Kingsport on April 3. The concert is general seating, beginning at 7pm with doors to open at 6:15. Tickets are sold out!
Book Study
Hugh Belcher is leading a study through Truths That Transform by D. James Kennedy. The book offers an accessible and easy to digest overview of the teachings of our historic reformed faith, with chapters covering basic doctrines like the sovereignty of God, justification, sanctification, and perseverance of the saints.
The study meets on Thursday nights at 6pm at the church building. If you have any questions or would like to join the study, either speak with Hugh to get your copy of the book or let us know so we can put you in touch.
Elder Session
The elders are working to make provision for future elder candidates to be nominated by the church membership. Our bylaws currently prescribe that elder candidates are to be selected by the existing elder session. However, we believe that in order to create structures that foster accountability and resist abuse, allowing for CityChurch to continue to grow healthily for years to come, this responsibility should rightly be entrusted to church members. For this reason, the elders are currently working to draft amendments to our bylaws in order implement these changes.
We ask you to join us in praying for this process and for the Lord to raise up godly men to serve in leadership. We will begin accepting nominations for elder candidates once the necessary amendments have been made.
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 here.
Church Membership
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 CityChurch and your willingness to submit to the spiritual leadership of the elders.
Church Finances
Week of March 22, 2026
Last Week's Giving: $2,415
Weekly Financial Need: $4,201
Month-to-Date Giving: $6,804
Month-to-Date Need: $13,203
Year-to-Date Giving: $21,503
Year-to-Date Need: $52,412
YTD Actual Expenses: $44,383
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