Carry the Light / Week 3
CC FAM!
How awesome was it to have Lee Singers join us at church this past Sunday? They were amazing! As I take some time to reflect on 2025, I am reminded of the countless ways we have seen God move in our church. Between now and December 21, I will be sending an email each week. I will do my best to keep them brief, but it would mean a lot if you would take a few moments to read them.
The purpose of these emails is to:
Share practical details about our Carry the Light offering happening on December 21.
Highlight some of the amazing ways we have been Carrying the Light throughout this past year as a church.
Carry the Light Initiative:
Carry the Light is about how your faithful generosity is maximizing impact to our church, community, and beyond. The Carry the Light Offering will help us do three specific things:
Serve families in need this Christmas
Meet our 2025 budget needs
Pllant seeds for next year’s ministry
Our in-person offering will be on December 21, but you can give anytime before then. We are inviting every household to pray and be a part! Here is a simple way to approach this opportunity: Pray… Pause to listen… Respond with courage. Whatever amount God places on your heart to give, please remember our greatest impact happens when everyone joins in together!
This year, we have carried the light by…
Benevolence: Every year, unexpected emergencies occur within our church family and in our surrounding community. Through our Care Ministry at City Church, we have had the privilege of walking alongside over 150 families, offering support with things like utilities, medical expenses, food vouchers, emergency hotel stays, and care during times of grief. Because of your generosity, we have been able to show the love of Christ in very practical ways, bringing light and hope to people on some of their hardest and darkest days. Your giving truly makes a difference.
City Groups: This ministry creates space for people to walk side-by-side through the ups and downs of life, encouraging one another along the journey. While worship through song, hearing the Word, and gathering on Sundays are vital parts of our faith, there’s something powerful about having a smaller community where you can truly “do life” together. These groups help us grow, stay encouraged, and remain accountable as we pursue spiritual formation.
We offer a variety of Groups—Bible studies, book studies, and activity-based gatherings—both in person and online, so there is a place for everyone. To date, we have seen incredible engagement, with over 50 groups, 65 group leaders, and 374 adults plus 42 kids actively taking part. City Groups continue to be one of the most meaningful ways people connect, grow, and experience life together at City Church.
Closing Action Steps
If you would like to go ahead and give toward Carry the Light, just click the link below. This initiative is all about faithful generosity and maximizing impact! As a church, we are called to carry the light into our communities together. Remember, generosity is not about equal giving; it is about equal sacrifice. Every gift makes a difference!
Amy and I are so grateful for your partnership in God’s work here at City Church. Let’s keep seeking God together on this journey.