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Sharing Life Together

New Things

What if Sunday mornings were more interactive? We want you to know that you can pray and receive prayer at any time, during any Sunday worship experience. This may be up at the altar or anywhere in the sanctuary. Worship leaders and teachers may lead us in prayer at any time during our services. You may also recall some moments when the preacher asks for verbal responses to particular questions. This year we will spend most Sundays looking at New Testament letters. We will give some Wednesdays to studying those passages in advance of teaching them, on Sundays. In this way, we can learn together. In March we focus on Colossians, and in April – May we look at Galatians. This is not an academic exercise. We’re following Jesus together. Life is a journey and we are a church family for that journey. Let’s do this together. We may have different learning styles. If you would like suggestions beyond what we will do together, here a couple. For the March focus on Colossians: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-colossians/ or look at the Colossians & Philemon Bible for Everyone – Bible Study Guides by N. T. Wright. For the April – May focus on Galatians:Traveling Light by Eugene Peterson. We will not necessarily reference these or ask people to follow along with them. They’re just additional resources you may enjoy.

Pastor’s Weekly

From snow falling on the ground to daffodils rising up from the ground, this is a week to mark the changing of the seasons and the faithfulness of God. This coming Sunday we celebrate 15 years as a church family. Starting new churches is God’s idea. Just like plants springing from the ground, this local church was birthed by God’s initiation. Bringing new people into this local church is God’s design. We benefit from God’s loving purpose. Let’s come together ready to express our gratitude for God’s idea, City Harbor Church.

This Week

Vazquez Baby Shower – Tonight

You’re invited to a coed baby shower for the Vazquez family on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Children are invited as well! The Fellowship Hall will be open at 6:00 pm for Church Family Dinner.

Bible Study Workshop Tonight

Please bring your Bible and favorite Bible study tools. After the baby shower, we’re going to meet for a Bible study workshop. Last Wednesday we introduced the goal of reading Colossians, in its entirety, repeatedly. How did that go for you?

CHC Youth Night Game Night Tonight

CHC Youth will meet after the baby shower for a game night! No need to bring any games. There will definitely be some Slingz happening! If you know, you know!

CHC 15th Anniversary Service & Party – March 1st

City Harbor celebrates 15 years as a church during our Sunday church service this Sunday, March 1st, at 9:00 am! We will celebrate with a meal and party after service.

You can listen to the recordings of previous messages here. Below is Sunday’s song list. Please listen to these songs during the week. What we sing matters. God interacts with us in our times of worship.

Blessed Be Your Name by Beth Redman and Matt Redman

You Keep Covenant by Todd Mendez and Nicole Duckworth

Great Are You Lord by Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan and David Leonard

Save the Date

February 18th – April 2nd: This year Lent (from the historic Christian calendar) is from February 18 through April 2, 2026. It may be a time of spiritual devotion in preparation for Easter.

March 29th: Palm Sunday

April 3rd: Good Friday

April 5th: Easter

May 24th: Pentecost Sunday

Prayer Topics

May God guide us to a strategic focus for outreach this year.
May God do healing miracles among us.
May God bring our neighborhoods, city, state, and country into alignment with His Kingdom and will.

If you want to add international prayer topics weekly, visit: Help the Persecuted Prayer at https://htp.org/ and sign up for their email list.

Good to Know

God speaks. God has spoken to us. A Study Bible can unpack what is being said. Here are several Study Bible we find helpful (that are on sale at ChristianBook.com Amazon and other places, some in E reader formats):

New Testament CSB “Connecting Scripture” Study Bible (color coded cross reference of Old Testament found in the New Testament)
Spirit-Filled Life Bible NKJV
Revival Study Bible
The Apologetics Study Bible CSB
God’s Justice Study Bible NIV
Ancient Faith Study Bible CSB (includes notes from post NT early church leaders)
Archeology Study Bible ESV (includes updated discoveries that support and explain geography, events, and culture)
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible available in NIV, NKJV, NRSV
Life Application Study Bible NLT (also available versions: Student Life & Chronological)
ESV Study Bible

Upcoming Events

February 25th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
February 25th, 6:30 pm Vazquez Baby Shower
February 25th, 7:40 pm Life Group Wednesdays
March 1st, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service and CHC’s 15th Anniversary Party
March 4th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
March 4th, 6:00 pm Life Group Wednesdays
March 4th, 6:00 pm CHC Youth Night
March 8th, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service
March 11th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
March 11th, 6:00 pm Life Group Wednesdays
March 11th, 6:00 pm CHC Youth Night
March 15th, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service

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