I recently helped a friend rescue a litter of four kittens. That’s right four. Right now, the kittens are in my home, pending initial visits to the veterinarian. They are so much fun to watch…. four little whiskered faces and 16 little paws come running up to the door of their enclosure whenever they hear me coming. While they are with me, I am teaching them some basic kitten manners. Living indoors is quite different than living outdoors for a cat, so they needed to learn how to use a litter box, how to eat solid food and how to clean themselves. 

People who are parents understand that teaching basic life skills to your children is your responsibility. If you were not around, the children would still have to learn those skills somehow. Many people don’t realize that baby animals are not born with all the knowledge and skills they need to survive. They, too, have to be taught. Whether we are born with fingers and toes or whiskers and paws, we have to learn from someone else.

Our spiritual walk is like that also. Paul, in his letter to the Hebrews says, “You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.” (Hebrews 5:12) When we were new to our faith, we needed patient teachers and mentors to teach us the Good News. As we mature in our faith, we become the teachers. 

Who can you nurture in their faith? Can you think of anyone that you can walk beside and help them grow in their relationship with Christ?

This Saturday evening at the Elsmere campus, we are again hosting our open mic night at 7PM. Please come and share your talent with us.



We will also worship as always online at ctcde.online.church at 9 or 11AM on Sunday, We also worship in person in Bear at 6PM Saturday or 9AM or 11 AM Sunday or at 11 AM Sunday at Elsmere.

HELP WANTED

Infant and Pre-School Teachers
Before- and After-care Counselors

Contact Shelly at sstrickland@ctcde.church

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Living Waters Cafe
Elsmere Campus
This Saturday Night, July 17th, at 7:00 pm

Coming Soon!

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9 and 11AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9AM at ctcde.online.church



SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at 
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Crissy Carroll 
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

I’d like to finish with this prayer for you: Thank you, Lord God, for giving us hearts to love. As we share that love with others, give us your Holy Spirit to guide us. Show us the best way to teach others about your life-changing love. Amen. 

- Pastor Sharon