20 Nov 2009
The eClarion
A Weekly Publication of
Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup
This Sunday is Ingathering Sunday, please bring your completed pledge cards to church, pledges will be blessed at both services.

Financial Commitment cards were mailed out on the 4th. If you didn't receive one, extras will be available in the church or at the office. Please consider your gift prayerfully and bring your completed card with you on Christ the King Sunday, November 22nd, for the ingathering and blessing. Thank you for your generous support of our community!
 
This Sunday

November 22nd
Christ the King Sunday
 
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-13
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37

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.

9am: Sunday School
In addition to Nursery care for children under three, there are two classrooms of Godly Play offered from pre-school through 2nd grade. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to their own classroom where they'll study the Episcopal Prayerbook and Catechism in a pre-confirmation type class. One the first Sunday of most months, a special Children's Chapel event is offered for all kids. This year is brand new for us, so come early (or stay late of you're an eight O'clocker) and join us!

10am: Holy Eucharist
Our late morning service is accompanied by organ music, congregational singing, and the offerings of our adult mixed choir. On the first, and occasionally second, Sunday of each month, Soul Purpose, our contemporary music band, accompanies the liturgy. Nursery care is available for our youngest members and guests. A festive coffee hour for children and adults follows the Eucharist.


Next Week at Christ Church

November 23rd through 28th

Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Wednesday
Thanksgiving Eucharist, 7pm, (there is no Noon Eucharist and Lunch service this week)
Thursday & Friday
Church office is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Announcements

 
Upcoming Events

Spotlight Players present 'Divorce, Southern Style!' at Christ Episcopal Church. Shows will be Friday and Saturday evenings November 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees, November 15, 22, 29th at 2 pm. Tickets are $ 14 for adults, and $ 10 for seniors (55+) and youth under age 15. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brownpapertickets.com; keyword 'Divorce'.

Wine in-gathering on Christ the King Sunday, November 22nd. Christian Brothers Ruby Port is the wine we use for Communion each Sunday. Please bring a small bottle to restock the Altar Guild's supply for worship.

Men's Group meets: Thursday evenings November 19th at 7 pm at Trackside Pizza in downtown Puyallup. All men are welcome.

Thanksgiving Eve service: Wednesday, November 25th at 7 pm.

Church Office closed: Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
 
Giftmaker's Toys: will be collected on Sunday, November 29th, to be distributed to local families. Suggestions to make this year's gift giving a success: toys, books, and games for children 4-14; sporting equipment such as basketballs, volley balls, soccer balls, plastic bats and balls; infant and preschool toys; holiday stockings and stocking stuffers. Because of the difficult economic times for many families, the need is even greater this year than ever. Monetary donations are also appreciated since no school district money can be used for this project.
 
Advent Fair: will be Sunday, November 29th after both services. If you would like to reserve a table to sell your crafts and goods, please call the Office. There is no charge for the tables, but please tithe to the church from your sales.
Come and get a start on your Christmas shopping!

A memorial service for Diane Childers will be held on Friday, December 4th, at 4:00pm. Please come and celebrate the life and ministry of our beloved sister in Christ.

Santa's Seconds Sale
: will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 10 AM to
3 PM. Setup will be on Friday, December 4, starting at 10 AM. We need volunteers! A light lunch will be served on both days.  For the past two years, profits from the sales have been higher than ever before. This was due to the high quality of the donations and taking the time to display them in an appealing manner. Things that always sell well include jewelry, stationery, greeting cards, Xmas decorations, clothing with a Christmas motif, linens, pictures, knick-knacks, candles, toys, games, and current books. Items should be in good repair. Old pieces of luggage; single, unmatched glasses and coffee mugs; and old computers and accessories do not sell well. Please donate them to local thrift shops. Donations may be left in the basement of the Cornerstone or on the back of the stage in the Parish Hall during the week before the sale. If you have questions, please call Stephanie Roberts at 253/840-4370 or email: whixers6@yahoo.com. Thank you!

General Announcements

Thank you from Support Our Troops!
A huge thank you for the outpouring of kind and generous hearts, to Support Our Troops, for donations, helping hands to pack boxes, and postage monies. This past Sunday we packed 25 boxes to go to our troops in Afghanistan: the largest shipment ever sent from Christ Church. Your love has blessed many who are in harm's way! --Kathy Frisbee

Vestry Service: 
We are seeking new Vestry members for next year.  This is an great way to serve our local parish and to learn more about how the church operates at the same time.  If you're interested in being considered, please contact Henry Nielsen at (253) 262-3900.

November is 'Thanksgiving Fixin's Month' for the Food Bank
.  Thank you for your generosity!

Questions? Comments? More Information?
 
phone: 253-848-2323
e-mail: office@episcopallup.com
website: www.episcopallup.com




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