In the Likeness of God LOVING GOD, a Message from Genesis 5.1B-2 Speaker: Rev
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HE KNOWS ME! Several weeks ago, 10:00 AM in a different context, WORSHIP SERVICE I referred to Psalm 139 to remind us that the One March 29, 2020 who formed us in the womb March 29, 2020 10:00 AM Via Live-Stream knows us thoroughly. In that message I was focused on the sanctity of life and the horror of abortion on demand. Call to Worship Having made me, God knows every fiber of my being. Forever …you created my inmost being; you knit me together…. God Is Good Psalm 139.13 (NIV) Agnes Dei The composition and ordering of my cellular structure Announcements is known by God and is the result of his design. He put me together! Message In the Likeness He knows my genome because he built it himself. of God He wrote my DNA. He created my 46 chromosomes, Just a Closer Walk he assigned the X and the Y. He was planner and determiner with Thee at my gender reveal party! Praise & Petition I am who I am because God fashioned me. He knew what he was doing, and I praise his wisdom. I guess I just don’t feel a need to argue with his choices! Don’t disagree with God. Today’s Message - Be happy with his handiwork! He knows what he’s doing! Series: Hot Topics! We are Cherry Tree Alliance. In the Likeness of God LOVING GOD, A Message from Genesis 5.1b-2 Speaker: Rev. David Goodin LOVING YOU! IN THE LIKENESS OF GOD RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Series: Hot Topics! The Cherry Tree Alliance Church Elders & Staff When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and he blessed them. ALL CHURCH ACTIVITIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE And when they were created, he called them “man.” Sunday Morning Worship Will Be Livestreamed! Genesis 5.1b-2 (NIV) Go to www.cherrytreealliance.org or our Facebook page / group. After considering the advice of medical professionals and reviewing ongoing Abstract: In this series we have focused on one fundamental reports from the CDC and other government entities, the Board agrees that we point: Does God rule or does humanity rule? Is it divine authority need to be “all in” with regard to the effort to stop or slow the advance of the or personal autonomy? No issue reflects this more than gender coronavirus. The primary means of containing this pandemic is to limit social determination. The Bible says God created us male and female. interaction. As good citizens, we want to do what we can to accomplish that. Today, some insist on deciding their own gender. Our staff will endeavor to serve you the best we can. Check out the information in this bulletin to see how we are doing that. You can help! We want this to be a Your notes and comments: time when we learn even better how to BE the Church. Worship and fellowship are part of our identity, of course, but how can we honor our commitment to Christ and one another when unexpected circumstances prevent meeting? Give us your ideas! Together, let’s turn this event to our advantage! Our decision is not premised on fear. We know the One who is in charge. Rather, we believe this is warranted for two reasons. First, we want to be respectful of and cooperative with those who are working around the clock to contain this contagion. Second, we want to show our love and regard for the many among us and in our community who are vulnerable to this virus, and whose lives could be in danger if they contract it. You’ll still be able to join us online at www.cherrytreealliance.org and you can even give online. [Go to our website and click on the “giving” tab at the top of the home page...all you need is a debit card). If you prefer, you can mail contributions to the church address. If you are unable to receive our livestream, sermons are also available on our website as audio files. This hasn’t changed: We are Loving God! Loving You! Bear with us as we explore this new arena of “virtual” church! And get ready for a big celebration when we are able to meet together once again! EVERYONE You can view the livestream Sunday mornings on our Facebook page OR by going to our website - go to www.cherrytreealliance.org and click “Watch Live”. This will take you to our church Facebook page but you will be able to watch whether you are a Facebook member or not. Also, our sermons are archived on the website - just click the “Media” tab. You can also give to the church online using the “Giving” tab and your bank debit card. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Updates will continue to be posted on the front page of our website, on Your faithfulness continues through all generations; Facebook, and by email. you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. Psalm 119.89-91 (NIV) FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE AT-RISK CATEGORY Virtual Kids Ministry There will be no Kids Church on Sunday mornings until How can the church serve you? further notice; however, we will be posting and interacting Do you need assistance to get groceries, pick up prescriptions, etc.? online in a lot of ways! We encourage our families, Please call Andrea or Pastor Travis as much as you are able, to join us online so we can to let us know how we can help. help our kids stay connected with our church family and with God’s word during this time! FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HELP Can you do grocery shopping, run errands, If you are not already a part of our Cherry Tree Facebook page and help those who can’t or shouldn’t go out? for kids, please search under “CTAC Kids ” to find us and join our group. Here is our posting schedule: Please call Andrea or Pastor Travis to let us know your availability to help. Sundays - We will post a Bible story/lesson. Mondays - Mystery Post! Tuesdays - Pull from a jar! (Random activities, crafts, science experiments to do at home!) Spring Flowers Wednesdays - What do you want to see Wednesday?! We are still planning to take orders for Easter flowers in honor Thursdays - Guest post! or memory of loved ones. If we are not able to meet in the Fridays - What will Ethan do?! A fun segment where kids sanctuary for our Easter service, we will be happy to either can comment on Thursdays for silly things they’d like to see Ethan do. reimburse you OR plan to order flowers for the first Sunday We will put them all in a hat and choose something Ethan has to do. when we meet again in person…what a celebration that will be! We plan on turning this into a CONTEST. If your child comments Flower Options: and participates in our posts, they will earn points. Whoever has the Lilies ($9.00) / Tulips ($9.50) / 3-bloom hyacinths ($9.50) most points at the end of three weeks….will win a PRIZE! If you would like to order a plant in honor or memory of a loved one, Book Club: As of now, we also will NOT be meeting please e-mail [email protected]. Please indicate the flower type(s) and for CTAC Kids Book Club in April. However, keep checking our quantity you want. Please also include who you would like to honor or Facebook page as we may start discussing our book very soon! remember (please list name or names the way you would like them to appear in the bulletin). Payments can be made online or through the mail (if paying online, select “Other” for fund and indicate Ladies’ Virtual Bible Study “Easter Flowers” in the memo space). Andrea Taylor is hosting a ladies’ Bible study on Facebook. She is planning to live-stream videos Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 3:00 PM for those available, and to leave videos & discussion questions for Capacity Youth Ministry those who want to catch up when time allows. If you are not already a Capacity will not meet at the church on Wednesday nights member of this group and would like to be, please send Andrea a until further notice; however, we will be offering a virtual friend request on Facebook, and she will add you to the group. gathering during our regularly scheduled time (6:30 PM on Wednesdays) using Zoom Video Conferencing YouTube Live Videos. The youth, with adult permission, will need to Annual Congregational Meeting download the zoom app on their phone or use this address to create an Our Annual Congregational Meeting will tentatively take account on a computer laptop or tablet: https://zoom.us/signup. place Sunday, April 26th following the worship service, Instructions will be texted to students and parents - if you are unsure with an anticipated start time of 11:20 AM. Members and if your child receives the texts, please reach out to Joshua Mitchell. non-members are invited to attend. Reports will be received. We appreciate your patience and ask that you Members will vote to fill open leadership positions. If you would like to partner with us in prayer as we continue to organize and review the Annual Report prior to the meeting, printed copies will approach the youth in different ways.