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This Sunday
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January 18th
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ
is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your
Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory,
that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives
and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
8am: Holy Eucharist
Our early service is unaccompanied by music and usually lasts about 50 minutes. Coffee and fellowship are offered before the service begins in the parish hall, while the sanctuary is available for quiet prayer. Another coffee hour follows the service.
10am: Holy Eucharist
This Eucharistic service is accompanied by Soul Purpose, our contemporary music band. A coffee hour for kids and adults follows the service.
11:30am: Music rehearsals
Following the worship services, our musical groups gather to prepare for the next weeks' offerings.
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Next Week at Christ Church
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January 19th through 24th
(looks like a quiet week in Lake Woebegone...)
Monday & Tuesday
Cornerstone Office Closed (MLKJr. Holiday)
Wednesday
Eucharist & Lunch, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events
Church Office closed: Tuesday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 25th at 9 am, between the services. We will discuss the 2009 budget, and vote in some new Vestry members and Delegates to Convention. Would all group leaders and committee chair people please submit a paragraph to Elsa for publication, summarizing their activities during the past year. The deadline is Tuesday, January 21st.
CECoP's First Communion class is beginning later this month. The class
will be four sessions, and will include instruction, practice, and
baking communion bread. On Sunday, February 22nd, when Bishop Rickel is
with us, the class will be invited to participate in the Eucharist and
take communion first with the Bishop.
- Session 1: Saturday, January 31st, 10am to 11:30am
- Session 2: Sunday, February 8th, 11:30am to 1pm
- Session 3: Sunday, February 15th, 11:30am to 1pm
- Session 4: Saturday, February 21st, 10am to 12noon
- 1st Communion with Bishop Rickel: Sunday, February 22nd, 10am Eucharist.
'Souper-bowl' Sunday February 1st. This is an easy way to help out the Puyallup Food Bank. If everyone who came to church this Sunday brought a can or package of soup with them, we would have 120+ containers of soup. Let's fill the barrel!
Saturday the 7th of February, at 5:00pm in the evening, Christ
Episcopal Church of Puyallup will hold it's First Annual Chili
Cook-Off! Everyone is invited. Please bring
either A) a pot of chili to enter into the competition or B) $5.00 per
person, kids 12 and under free. The money will go into the outreach
fund and on to the FISH Food Bank. If you are bringing chili,
please arrive early and have it set up before the 5pm starting time.
Tables will be provided, along with electrical outlets for crock pots.
Each chili entry will be given the same space; please bring serving
utensils, condiments, and anything else you'd like to go with your
chili. Sampling cups and spoons will be provided, along with
drinks. Each person (whether they brought chili or not) will be given a
single ballot with which to vote. Each chili will be numbered to
preserve some semblance of impartiality. Tasters are asked to sample
each chili in order to vote more fairly. Voting will be in these
categories:
- Best Presentation. For the chili displayed most proudly, interestingly, or stunningly.
- Most Original. For the chili that combined unique or unexpected ingredients with good taste.
- Best Overall. For the "Best in Show" chili.
- Father's Choice. You don't get to vote for this one unless your name is The Rev. Benjamin J. Newland.
- Junior
Chili Award. If there are entries by chili chefs 18 years old or
younger, the chili receiving the most votes in any category will be
declared Jr. Chili Champion.
Prizes will be awarded! Get out those chili recipes, or make up a new one. It's time to put some heat back into February!
General Announcements
Pledge Envelopes are finally here! Pick yours up at the church. If you didn't make a pledge, there won't be any envelopes waiting for you. Pledge cards will also be available, in case you really want some of those great envelopes!
Would you like to see the 2009 Church budget before the Annual Meeting? Contact the office to pick up a copy or have it mailed to you.
January is 'toiletries month' for the Food Bank. Shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, soap, or sanitary pads would be most welcome. Thank you for your generosity!
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Mark Your Calendar!
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These are events a bit farther off. Mark your calendars now, and if you have any questions in advance, contact the office. New entries are in bold.
- January 18th: Senior Sermon Luke Owen, 8 and 10am services.
- January 25th: Annual Meeting, 9am.
- January 31st: 1st Communion Class begins, 10am
- February 7th: Chili Cook-Off, 5pm.
- February 20 to 21: Vestry Retreat.
- February 22nd: Bishop Rickel Visitation, 8 and 10am services.
- February 25th: Ash Wednesday, 12:05 and 7pm services.
- March 4th: Lenten Education Program with Soup Dinner, 6pm (Also March 11, 18, 25, and April 1)
- March 6th: Stations of the Cross, 7pm (Also March 13, 20, 27, and April 3)
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Questions? Comments? More Information?
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