Christian Temple - The Seed: June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023

Dear Christian Temple Family,

In my time as a nonprofit development professional, I have learned a few things. The primary thing is that small nonprofits, like Christian Temple, rarely meet fundraising goals because they don't tell their funders what they need. We rely on people to catch the vision themselves for what is possible in the next year and inevitably miss out on an opportunity to highlight the incredible things we have planned.

Over the last month, we have been encouraging you to get connected through our Every Person Connected campaign. We intentionally designed it so that you see that stewardship to the church is not defined solely to financial giving. In doing so, we've unintentionally taken the attention off of what our very real financial needs are in order to bring our programmatic dreams to fruition.

In the next few days, you will hear about all that we are planning, namely a major growth in children's and youth ministry programming to keep up with our major growth in children and youth attendees. In order to do so, we have to consider growing our expectations and goals of our finances.

I hope you will prayerfully consider what that means for your own commitment to Christian Temple. We have great days ahead and John and I are going to be very clear about the hopeful vision we have for Christian Temple so that we can move into the future together.

Grace and peace,

Katie

GRANT KICK-OFF PARTY / THURSDAY, JUNE 15TH

Join us as we kick off our grant year on Thursday, June 15th. Grab dinner at the food trucks any time after 5pm, then bring your meal to the Fellowship Hall. We will begin our program at 6pm and end with an Ice Cream Sundae Party!!! You don't want to miss this exciting event!

JOIN US FOR THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT!

This year the Independence Day Concert will feature an outdoor performance at Christian Temple at 11AM on Tuesday, July 4. The concert will include patriotic music performed by the Centennial Brass of Howard County…and Jingya Liu will return to entertain us with several ocarina solos between the brass selections. This concert is the perfect remedy for those who would appreciate some inspiring patriotic music…

We look forward to seeing you and your lawn chair on July 4th. Our address is 5820 Edmondson Ave. in Catonsville, MD 21228.

COVID UPDATE

We have received word that one person who was in church last Sunday (June 4, 2023) tested positive for the Coronavirus. Our Pandemic Preparedness Policy obliges us to let the congregation know that this occurred. We ask that anyone who was in worship last Sunday, and who has tested positive in the past few days, to please call the church office (410-747-2041) to let us know. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER WITH THE KIDS!

Our Transformers' Sundays have been extended an additional month (through the end of June). Therefore, we are in need of Adult Volunteers for four more weeks, to assist Kecia with the kids.

If you are available to assist, please sign up at the following link ---> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A8A928A1F9C34-transformers

The Children's Choir will be practicing this Sunday, June 11th beginning at 10:15. The choir will also be practicing and singing during the service on June 18th!

The Transformers will be meeting this coming Sunday after the Children's Moment. Kecia Johnson is the education coordinator for this program. If you have any questions, Kecia will be glad to speak with you about the program.

CAMP & CONFERENCE - SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION BELOW!

If you haven't started already, it is time NOW to begin thinking about Summer Camps. Take a look at the BROCHURE to view all the opportunities that are available!

We want as many campers to make their way out to Bethany Beach as possible. It is not too late! Remember that Christian Temple has committed to cover 50% of the cost for every kid and young adult to go to camp. All you have to do in the CampDoc system is use the coupon code CT50. If you need more financial assistance, please go sign up through the same system and use the code CTR100 and let the office know so we can pass along the forms you will need. Just go to this website to sign up: https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=ccca

For camp dates and such: https://www.cccadisciples.org/camp

Questions: Email campregistrar@cccadisciples.org or call 301-942-8266

A NEW WAY TO CONTACT US!!

We have made a few changes to our email addresses... Feel free to reach out!

Katie Callaway- katie@christiantemple.org

John Callaway- john@christiantemple.org

Mark Wilson- mark@christiantemple.org

Kecia Johnson- kecia@christiantemple.org

Robin Picanso- office@christiantemple.org

BIBLE STUDY ZOOM LINKS!

Lectio at Lunch (12 PM Noon) - Zoom Sessions Only

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86986398860?pwd=Ync1V0MwQ3hNNkV0MmFSV3dvcExPUT09

Nine O' Clock Forum, Sundays (9 AM), Zoom Sessions Only

https://zoom.us/j/91547210479

Wednesday Bible Study (9:30 AM), Zoom Sessions Only

https://zoom.us/j/94040874646

Join the Wednesday Bible Study! This group is exploring the study, “Understanding the New Testament.” There is no need to purchase books or course materials, as the WBS coordinator distributes appropriate reading materials and a Zoom link each week for each lecture. Please join us in learning about our Christian faith, its scriptures and authors. If you have questions, please contact Vaughn Ouellette at 410-313-9661 or email: vaughn.ouellette@verizon.net.

PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS POLICY UPDATED

The Official Church Board updated Christian Temple's Pandemic Preparedness Policy to more accurately reflect the current realities of the pandemic. Anyone who would like to see the policy as it now is written may CLICK HERE.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO ISN'T RECEIVING THE SEED?

If you know of anyone who isn't receiving the J&C and/or The Seed, please ask them to let the office know. Contact Robin at 410-747-2041 or at office@christiantemple.org. Thank you!