My two dogs, Bridey and Carter, have a routine. This is largely due to the fact that, when I had a 9-5 job, things like feeding and walks had to be on a schedule. Lately, though, I’ve been stopping for a break in the middle of the day at different times and taking the dogs for a walk. This brings me joy, and I believe the dogs are happier also. When we allow things to become routine…. or just a chore…. the real meaning is gone. For me, the walks are a bonding time for the dogs and I…. so much more
than just a chore. 

Join us this weekend as we talk about how we can avoid making worship a chore, by not allowing spiritual actions and symbols to become routine and ritualistic. The spiritual fire can be extinguished when we allow empty rituals to become the end rather than a means of grace.

This week, try varying your spiritual routine. Take a walk, or do something else you enjoy…..and invite God to join you. Making time to talk to God while you are enjoying yourself might open up a whole new experience of the Creator who enjoys spending time with YOU!!

Father's Day Weekend
FAMILY BIKE RIDE
Saturday, June 19

Ride at your own pace. Meet at Delaware City Trailhead (adjacent to Kathy's Crab House) at 8:00am

Car Show

The Father's Day Car Show returns this June 20th to the Bear Campus. Stop by the welcome table and pick up a few rear visor advertising pieces to hand out and help us promote the event.

LOVE. Worship God with us.

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

SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at AssessME.
• 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 Toni Rayfield
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

I’d like to finish with this prayer for you. Thank you, Lord God, for sending Jesus who wants to be part of all we do. May we invite Him into our times of joy, and not just when we are crying out in despair. Help us to make time with Jesus something to which we look forward. It is in His name we pray, Amen.

- Pastor Sharon