Dear Church Family,

This past Sunday, we had the joy of recognizing and praying over our graduating high school seniors. Moments like Senior Recognition Sunday are always meaningful because they remind us that the next generation is the future of the church but also very much a part of it right now. As these students step into a new season, we are asking the Lord to continue shaping their faith, guiding their decisions, surrounding them with godly community, and helping them remain rooted in Christ wherever He leads them next.

For a few weeks now, you’ve been encouraged to stay connected as summer begins and schedules shift. That encouragement is especially fitting for our seniors and their families. Whether they are heading to college, beginning work, serving, or discerning what comes next, our prayer is that they would continue walking with Jesus, leaning into the church, and remembering that they are deeply loved by their CityRise family. Be sure to enjoy the pictures from Sunday below and take a moment this week to pray for these students and their families.

And while we’re thinking of the future and those attending undergraduate higher education soon, remember that CityRise scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open, but the deadline to apply is this coming Monday, May 11, at 4P. If you have a graduating senior or undergraduate student who may qualify, please visit cityrise.org/scholarship to review the requirements, download the application, and submit the required materials online or in person.

Finally, we are grateful to have officially installed Pastor Tim Yeager as the new CityRise Bellaire Campus Pastor. Many of you know Tim from his years serving our students, which made this season especially meaningful as we celebrated seniors he has personally invested in and shepherded. Some of you may have missed the Bellaire Campus Pastor Selection Committee video we shared, so we’ve included it here along with a few pictures below.

We also look forward to honoring the moms, grandmothers, and faithful women who have loved, prayed, and helped point so many of us to Jesus this Sunday for Mother’s Day! We know this day can carry joy for many and tenderness for others, so our prayer is that the Lord would meet each of us with His grace and presence where we are, as He is always faithful to do.

From graduating seniors stepping into what is next, to pastors stepping into new leadership, or to a church family walking forward together in faith, we are thankful for the Lord’s goodness in every season. We’ll see you on Sunday for Mother’s Day, Church Family!


Expecting Greater,
Pastor Roger