Sunday, May 4, 2025 9:00am & 10:30am

(9am Service Live-streamed on YouTube & Facebook)

"Feeling Hopeless"

1 Peter 1: 3-9 | Pastor Aaron McMillan

Do you know the feeling when Hope arrives? What once was heavy now feels lighter. Where before you were not sure you had the energy to continue, now suddenly there is a spring in your step. -- Hope changes everything, but we can't exactly give it to ourselves, can we? (And) when life feels hopeless, what hope is there? Join us this Sunday and we'll talk about the only true source of hope in this life.

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May Food Drive: CPC’s annual May Food Drive has begun! Throughout the month of May we are collecting items needed for Haymarket Regional Food Pantry and for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. Help us stock the shelves of our local food pantries. Most-needed lists and food drive flyers are available online and for pick up in the church lobby. Bring donations anytime!

Elephants in the Church Seminar Series. CPC wants to be a church that can have the most challenging conversations about the most difficult issues with thoughtfulness and gospel grace. Join us at 10:30am in room 201:

May 4th - Gender and Identity: Is there a Christian position?
May 11th - Why are Christians so hung up about sex?
May 18th - Why are Christians so conflicted about immigration?

Disaster Relief Trip: This Sunday morning, a team of volunteers from our church will be heading to Hendersonville, NC, to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. They will be working alongside a team from Wisconsin, helping to restore a home through drywall installation, painting, and flooring. Please keep them in your prayers for safe travel, strength, and meaningful impact as they serve.

Need for Pot Roasts. Every month we prepare a meal of pot roasts for the Lamb Center (day shelter for homeless men and women). Would you prepare one of the 13 roasts for May 20? Bring fully assembled on Sunday, May 18 or bring hot to CPC by 10:00 am on May 20. A simple recipe is on the CPC sign-up page.

Help out

CPCKids Camp 2025. Registration is open! Let's have mountains of fun at CPCKids Camp 2025, July 8th - 11th, 9:30am-12pm. At our 4-day camp, True North, kids (PreK-5th grades) will discover that they can trust Jesus in our wild world. It sure is wild, isn’t it? Each day will be filled with memorable Bible-learning experiences, hands-on science experiments, team-building games, and unforgettable Bible songs that will help faith flow into real life. Register using the Church App or click the link below. If you have questions or want to serve at camp contact Jill.

CPCKids Fun Friday.

Late night edition! 4th - 6th graders, our last Fun Friday of the school year is May 2nd. Come to Fun Friday “Late Night” when we extend our time until 9pm and invite rising 4th graders to come check out how we put the FUN in Fun Friday. Be sure to bring a water bottle and invite your friends. First time attending? If you have any questions Contact Jill

Join The Fun!

CPCKids Leader Breakfast Sign Up. We need your help! Would you consider signing up to bring a breakfast item to help fuel our 55 amazing teen and adult leaders at CPCKids Camp (July 8th - 11th) each morning? Whether homemade or store-bought, every contribution makes a difference! Sign up today! if you have any questions, contact Jill.

Do you garden? CPC’s vegetable garden is ready for planting! Would you be interested in growing your own vegetables but do not have space at home? God’s Garden has a plot for you! The beds have been tilled, compost added, and irrigation set up. Grow your own food and donate extras to a neighbor, food pantry, or others in need. Contact Director of Missions Lucille Marciano for more info.

Camp Highroad Day. Rising 4th - 6th graders, registration is open for our adventure day, August 4th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, VA. We will be doing a challenge course, rock wall, hayride, and zip line! We will meet at CPC at 9:00 am and travel together in the church van so we have limited spots.

Life First Pregnancy Resource Center. Our Baby Bottle donations collected a total of $1,234.04, exceeding last year. Praise God! If you still have your baby bottle at home, please bring it to church. We are grateful for this ministry and your generosity.

PRAYER Allow us to pray for and with you by filling out the prayer request form.

GIVING If you feel called to give to our ministry, visit cpceco.org/giving