Hi Community Life Family!
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday morning at 8:30, 10:00, or 11:30 AM! Can’t be here in person? No worries! Join us at www.clc.life/messages at any of our service times. Did you know that we have a Podcast of all Sunday messages? Just go to where you listen to Podcasts and subscribe to Community Life Church to listen to it anytime!
What to Expect Sunday
We will continue our sermon series “The Gospel According To Matthew” and will be reading from
Matthew 26:1-16, 26-28, 50, 53-54
Matthew 27:17-26. 45-46, and
Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20.
Songs performed by our Worship Team
“Follow You Anywhere” by Passion
“Abundantly More” by North Point Worship
“It Is Well” by North Point Worship
“Death Was Arrested” by North Point Worship
Blessings,
Your Community Life Team
P.S. We hope you were able to join us in person or online this past Sunday. If you missed it, you can watch this or any of our past messages here.
NEW CLASSES
We have classes beginning in October so be sure to see where you can plug in. Check out the THRIVE Wall in the lobby or click here to view it online.
ENCIRCLE DANCE
Our friends with special abilities will be having an Encircle Dance on Friday, October 6th from 6:00-8:30 PM. Please join us for a night full of music, dancing, fantastic food, and a costume party. The best part of all is that you will be enjoying all of these things with your Encircle Life friends! Guests are encouraged to wear costumes (non-scary please). Admission: Canned good for the local food bank. Click here to register!
OASIS MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Have a craving for authentic German food? Then we have a place for you! Join your friends at Oasis on Friday, October 13th at 11:00 AM for great food like Fleischküchla (meatballs), Käsenudeln (mac & cheese), or Eine im Weggla (brat & sauerkraut). You may not be able to pronounce it but you are sure to enjoy one of the many choices offered:-) Don’t miss out! Click here to register!
THE GATHERING-PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN OF 5th THURSDAY
On Friday, October 13th, CLC will be hosting an amazing women’s event called The Gathering. The Gathering is a one night event where local women from our church and community gather together, break bread, worship and have the blessing of listening to an incredible guest speaker.
This year’s speaker is Casey Jordan. Casey serves as a Bible teacher and curriculum developer at Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, NC. She has studied extensively in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy, exploring the cultural context of the Bible and has led biblical study tours in Jordan and Israel. She is the author of Incognito: Discovering God in Everyday Moments and two upcoming books on the cultural context of the Easter and Christmas stories.
We are looking forward to seeing you on this incredible night. Tickets are $25. Childcare is available. Register Here. Scholarships are available for those who need them, please email thrive@clc.life.
FIRST STEPS
First Steps is our “Welcome to Church Party” offered quarterly throughout the year. This is an opportunity for those new to CLC to join us for dinner, meet our Pastors and Staff, and learn more about who we are as a church. (Childcare is available). We would love for you to join us so that we can get to know you and you to know us. Our next First Steps dinner will be Thursday, October 26th at 6 PM. Click here to register!
PART-TIME CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED
We are hiring part-time childcare workers to provide care for children whose parents are in on-site groups, classes, or studies. Available shifts are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Tuesday mornings. If you would like to apply, please contact Bunny at Bunny@clc.life.
BEACH BAPTISM PICTURES
On Sunday, September 17th we had 75 people who were baptized on Navarre Beach. Click here to see the pictures from this special night. Special thanks to David Schulz, Rebekah Van Hove, and Elisha Bouley for capturing these sweet moments.
Conveniently give from any device anytime, either as a one-time guest or by opening a secure account for convenient recurring giving. Get started here. (Please note: there are no fees associated with an automatic bank draft.)
- Give Online Here
- Download the Church Center App
- Mail a check to 4115 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
- You may also drop a donation in any of the GIVE boxes around the building
SERVING AT THE GATHERING
In the past, at every 5th Thursday event (now known as The Gathering), we have had a group of gentlemen who serve our amazing women. Please consider dressing up, serving dinner, and blessing the women of our church and community on Friday, October 13th! Register here to serve. We will send more details for arrival time and tasked positions for the evening as the event draws closer. This night would not be possible without the hearts for service that you all have! Childcare is available.
3RD GRADE BIBLES
On Wednesday, October 25th, at 6 PM we will have a 3rd Grade Bible Presentation – a memorable service where 3rd-grade students receive a new Bible during a fun, interactive service with their families. A light dinner will be provided and childcare is available for children whose parents are attending the presentation. Click here to register.
HOW TO USE YOUR BIBLE
How to use your Bible – KidMIN style is coming soon! This two-week, classroom-style class will be available on Wednesday, 11/1 & 11/8 from 6 pm – 7 pm for 3rd-5th graders to learn more about how to use your Bible, what’s in it, and more. Please click here to register for this class.
MEGA AWESOME PJ PARTY
It’s Back!!! The Mega Awesome PJ Party is coming to Children’s Ministry on the last Sunday in October! All kids (and KidMin volunteers) are encouraged to wear their church-appropriate PJs on Sunday, October 29 and join us during the 8:30 am, 10:00 am, or 11:30 am services for games, snacks, fun & more as we learn how to Shine Jesus’ Light in our communities.
PART-TIME CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED
We are hiring part-time childcare workers to provide care for children whose parents are in on-site groups, classes, or studies. Available shifts are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Tuesday mornings. If you would like to apply, please contact Bunny at Bunny@clc.life
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Youth 6th-12th grade meet upstairs at 10:00 & 11:30 AM services!
EMERGE HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST
Gulf Breeze High School will meet at First Watch, at 7:30 am, on Tuesday, October 3rd.
Navarre High School, will meet at Alphy’s, at 7:30 am, on Wednesday, October 11th.
Bring a few dollars to help but we will cover the rest!
MID-WEEK
Mid-week on Wednesday nights for 6th-12th Grades. We meet in the gym 6:00-7:30 PM. No need to sign up, just show up for fellowship and games.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
Meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM beginning on October 4th. Explore questions and walk through scripture as we seek to understand what the Bible says. Click here to join!
DOES GOD EXIST
Meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30- 11:30 AM beginning October 5th. Work through questions students like yourself ask every day about our mighty God! Explore the response to everyday questions according to the Word of God. Click here to join!
ENCIRCLE DANCE
Please join us for a night full of music, dancing, fantastic food, and a costume party. The best part of all is that you will be enjoying all of these things with your Encircle Life friends! The party is from 6:00 until 8:30 PM on Friday, October 6th. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes (non-scary please).
Admission: Canned good for the local food bank.
OASIS MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Have a craving for authentic German food? Then we have a place for you! Join your friends at Oasis on October 13th at 11:00 AM for great food like Fleischküchla (meatballs), Käsenudeln (mac & cheese), or Eine im Weggla (brat & sauerkraut). You may not be able to pronounce it but you are sure to enjoy one of the many choices offered:-) Don’t miss out! Click here to register!
THE GATHERING-PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN OF 5th THURSDAY
On Friday, October 13th, CLC will be hosting an amazing women’s event called The Gathering. The Gathering is a one night event where local women from our church and community gather together, break bread, worship and have the blessing of listening to an incredible guest speaker.
This year’s speaker is Casey Jordan. Casey serves as a Bible teacher and curriculum developer at Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, NC. She has studied extensively in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy, exploring the cultural context of the Bible and has led biblical study tours in Jordan and Israel. She is the author of Incognito: Discovering God in Everyday Moments and two upcoming books on the cultural context of the Easter and Christmas stories.
We are looking forward to seeing you on this incredible night. Tickets are $25. Childcare is available. Register Here. Scholarships are available for those who need them, please email thrive@clc.life.
SERVING AT THE GATHERING
In the past, at every 5th Thursday event (now known as The Gathering), we have had a group of gentlemen who serve our amazing women. We are looking for 15 gentlemen who have table waiting experience or experience working in the kitchen. Please consider dressing up, serving dinner, and blessing the women of our church and community on October 13th! Register here to serve. We will send more details for arrival time and tasked positions for the evening as the event draws closer. This night would not be possible without the hearts for service that you all have! Childcare is available.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery is an adult, Christ-centered 12 Step recovery program to help us overcome life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It also uses the 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes. We meet every Monday night in the Youth room. The large group starts at 6:00 PM, followed by our gender-specific open share groups. We serve dinner from 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM and is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 for kiddos. ($15 maximum per family). Click here for more info or email our team at: cr@clc.life.
CENTERING PRAYER
Centering prayer is the practice of praying without words. In Centering Prayer, we open our awareness to the God who is within us by sitting in receptive silence. This group meets every Monday at 8:30 AM in the prayer room. Please register here!
BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS
Feel called to minister to bereaved individuals in our community? Join our Bereavement team! Email Addie Middleton at addie@clc.life for more information.
COOKING VOLUNTEERS
Do you love cooking? We are looking for volunteers who want to bless others through meals when they experience illness, surgery, or loss. Email Addie Middleton at addie@clc.life for more information.
Stay connected and get real-time updates as things change.
For parents of kids Birth-5th Grade:
CONNECT Children’s Ministry – Community Life UMC
For students 6th-12th Grade:
Emerge Student Ministries (CLC/Community Life United Methodist Church)
For service members and their families:
Community Life Military Ministry
For seniors:
OASIS – Seniors Ministry at Community Life UMC
For persons with special abilities:
We are hiring for the 2023/2024 school year. If you love kids, love Jesus, and are interested in full-time employment with a great team, contact Kristen@clc.life to set up a time to discuss the positions available.
