22 Jan 2010
The eClarion
A Weekly Publication of
Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup
This Sunday

January 24th
The Third Sunday after The Epiphany
 
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21

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

January 25th through 30th

Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Tuesday
Special Vestry Meeting, 7pm, The Upper Room
Wednesday
Eucharist & Lunch, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
Friday
Youth Cafe, 7pm, Youth Room

For a look at our full calendar, and to see dates further in the future, check out our online calendar.
Announcements

 
Upcoming Events


A Special Vestry Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th, at 7pm, in the Upper Room of the Cornerstone Office Building, on order to approve a 2010 budget.


Youth Cafe meets on the last Friday of most months. Our January meeting is on the 29th, from 7 to 10pm. All Middle and High School Youth are invited!


Annual Meeting on January 31st

The meeting will be held between the services, and begin at 9 am. We will vote on new Vestry members, and the 2010 proposed budget.


The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, February 6th at 5pm, in the Parish Hall. Start working on those chili recipes now! Prizes will be given for Most Original Chili, Best Presentation, and Best Overall Chili. Special awards for the Rector's Choice and Best Youth Chili.


This year's traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will have an added entertainment component. Join us on Tuesday, February 16th, for a dinner of pancakes and sausage from 5pm to 7pm, then stick around to while away the evening hours with a board game or two. Bring a game to share!


General Announcements

Coffee Hour hosts needed: There are sign up sheets for the coffee hours after the 8 and 10 am services, on the table by the name tag board. There is always juice and cookies in the church kitchen for the kids' table. Bring whatever snacks you would like, and if you don't know how to use the coffee machine in the  kitchen, just ask.


Pledge Envelopes are ready for pick up:
If you filled out a pledge/commitment card for 2010, there is a box of offering envelopes with your name on them on the table by the name tag board. If you would like to make a financial commitment for the year, and haven't yet, there are pledge cards on the table. Please fill it out prayerfully, and put it in the offering plate. You will have envelopes ready for pick up on the following Sunday.

Flower Chart for 2010: is on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, by the name tag board. If you would like to buy the flowers for any Sunday (except Lent when we don't have flowers) in thanksgiving, celebration, or in memory of a loved one, please put your name, and the occasion/person(s) you would like remembered next to the date on the chart. They will be acknowledged in that week's bulletin. Put a check for $ 35 in the offering plate, made out to Christ Church, with 'Altar Guild flowers' on the designated line. More than one family can sign up for the same Sunday. You are welcome to take the flowers home after the 10 am service. If you choose not to take them home, they will be taken to someone who is in a nursing home, hospital or is homebound.


January is 'Toiletries 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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