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August 29, 2013
News from the Shared Ministry
of Christ Church Portsmouth & Trinity Church Hampton
In the Episcopal Diocese of NH
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Worship Services
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson
Vicar
All people of faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the Lord's Table
Christ Episcopal Church
1035 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rite II at 10:30 am
Coffee Hour follows
200 High St.
Hampton, NH 03842
Rite II at 8:45 am
Coffee Hour after the service |
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Jean Shula
603-740-0036
jeanshu@comcast.net
Linda McVay
603-430-9888 (home) 603-988-9755 (cell) lprebl@comcast.net |
Support our Parishioners Support the businesses of self-employed small business owners who are also active members of Trinity and Christ Church
updated: 3/29/12
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Ministry Schedule
Christ Church
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Open the windows of grace. Don't wait, shut up in a closed room, hunched over the same old plans, breathing in the airless atmosphere of failure, praying for rescue, expecting only more of the same. Open the windows of grace. Let a fresh wind flood your room, let it scatter the paper plans on the floor, stir up the dust, wave the curtains like flags of victory, give you a new air to breathe. Open the windows of your soul to receive the grace of God, blessings like breeze, life new like morning air.
The Rt. Rev.
Steven Charleston
Shared from Steven Charlestons facebook page.
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Note from the Vicar...
Today's lead column is reprinted from an old edition of The Pastoral Staff (since renamed Abundant Times), the diocesan newspaper of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. With the arrival of fall and the coming of several events to which we hope to draw newcomers, the reminders in this column are worth sharing.
"I am a newcomer. Won't you please...?"
Today is my first Sunday attending your church. I'm new here - and a bit nervous about walking in your church doors for the first time - but you can do some things that will help me feel more at home. For instance:
- Smile at me as I walk in the door. You are my first impression of the church. If, when I walk in your building, you make a good first impression, it will probably stay with me a long time.
- Help me find my place in the service. Trust me - I won't find it an intrusion. In fact, I will remember your kindness.
- Speak to me during coffee hour. I know you want to see your friends or perhaps settle that piece of committee business. But I may find it hard to believe that you truly care for each other if all I see is evidence that you ignore the strangers in your midst.
- Tell me good things about your church and your priest. I want to believe I have come to a place where people love each other and where they believe that they are doing something exciting and important for God.
- Notice me - even if I am not a "family." I don't want to feel invisible just because I am single or a teenager or an older person.
- Invite me to do something - but don't rush me into making a commitment I'm not ready for yet. A "first Sunday" is not the time to shove a pledge card in my hand or invite me to join the choir, or teach Sunday School. Instead, ask if I can help with an upcoming one-day event like a church fair or dinner. As I get to know people, I'll eventually be available for fuller commitments.
If you can find it in your heart to do these things for me, I will come back. I will worship with you, join your choir, teach in your Sunday School, get involved. I will find my own life immeasurably enriched as a result.
- The Rev. Donald Chamberlain
We're looking for some help with our new Saturday service
As announced over the past few weeks, Trinity Church will be hosting a weekly Saturday evening service starting Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.
This simple, quiet service provides some opportunities for lay participation. If you can help in any of the ways outlined below, please be in touch with Fr. Chip:
- A Lector for the scripture passages each week (they're the same as Sunday's readings the next day).
- An Intercessor to lead the Prayers of the People.
- One or two Greeters to welcome worshipers and hand out programs.
- Ideally, it would also be nice to have a Eucharistic Minister to assist with the cup.
Fr. Chip would be more than happy to train new persons from among those who plan to attend these services to serve in these various roles. Any new Eucharistic Ministers would need to be licensed by the diocese, but the process for becoming licensed is not difficult.
Many thanks - and do come join us for the services as they get underway.
The 2013 Evangelism Institute
September 21, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lake Opechee Conference Center
62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia, NH
There's a new buzz to the Evangelism Institute! Discussion leaders will be folks who share their best practices...and listen to you! You will hear working ideas from congregations around our diocese. Whether you come from a small church struggling to fill the pews, or a large one seeking to broaden your reach...you will gain valuable insights.
Register for free at http://evangelism.nhepiscopal.org or speak with Fr. Chip no later than this Sunday, Sept. 1.
Discussion Topics
- World Café on the experience of being made welcome.
- Three churches (small, medium and large) tell about and take questions on their Come and See programs.
- A panel of lay leaders taking questions on their church welcomes newcomers.
- All are welcome, especially vestry members, ushers, welcomers and stewardship leaders.
Directory photography make-up dates
As announced earlier in this space, the Bishop's Committee endorsed our going forward with a locally-produced, non-commercial pictorial directory this fall.
Our new directory will only be valuable if it is complete. Accordingly, our goal is 100% participation. If you have not yet been photographed for our directory, here are our make-up dates:
- Christ Church: make-up date, Sept. 15
- Trinity Church: make-up date, Sept. 22
Members of either church may be photographed in either location.
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Bible Study
Trinity Church will begin its Adult Bible Study on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 7:00 O'clock in the narthex. Mike Spinelli will lead the study of the Book of Acts. All are welcome. We encourage you to bring family and friends!
Coming This Fall
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Sept.
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1
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1:30
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Nursing Home service at Oceanside Nursing Home
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14
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5 pm
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Our new Saturday evening service at Trinity begins
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15
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11:00
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"Homecoming Sunday" at Christ Church:
Outdoor Eucharist followed by barbecue
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5 pm
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Saturday evening service at Trinity
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8:45
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Holy Eucharist at Trinity Church with introductory
sermon outlining this fall's "Come and See" program
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10:30
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Holy Eucharist at Christ Church with introductory
sermon outlining "Come and See" followed by
Open Forum on our proposed Covenant
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5 pm
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Saturday evening service at Trinity
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8:45
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"Homecoming Sunday" at Trinity Church:
Holy Eucharist followed by Open Forum on our
proposed Covenant
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10:30
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Holy Eucharist at Christ Church with guest celebrant
Canon Hannah Anderson
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Oct.
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5
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5 pm
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Saturday evening service at Trinity
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8:45
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Holy Eucharist at Trinity Church "wrapped around"
a special Parish Meeting to vote on adoption of
proposed Covenant
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10:30
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Holy Eucharist at Christ Church "wrapped around"
a special Parish Meeting to vote on adoption of
proposed Covenant
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12:00
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Blessing of the Animals on Christ Church grounds
(joint activity for folks - and their pets -
from both churches)
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1:30
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Nursing Home service at Oceanside Nursing Home
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 Children and Youth Programs - thinking about fall! | |
Sunday School
Sunday school for Preschoolers- 4th grade will resume on October 13th. We are in need of people to be willing to work with our young children.
Again the outline will be
- Free Choice
- Bible Story
- Crafts
Youth Fall Retreat
The Seacoast Episcopal Youth Fall Retreat will be Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th early evening. We will be leaving from our home churches and meet at Merrowvista in Center Tuftonboro, NH. The cost for the event is $170 per youth. If you have a middle or high school youth interested, please contact J.R. at jrbridle@gmail.com.
Open Mic/Coffee House
The youth programmers at St. John's- Portsmouth will be hosting an Open Mic/Coffee House on September 6th. More details to come soon.
The Seacoast Area Episcopal Youth coordinators will be meeting in August to plan their fall programming out. Please let J.R. know if you have any interest in helping chaperone or plan to make our youth programming more enriching.
Save the Date
October 26th ~ Safe Church Training in Dover
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Church Ministries
- Saturdays: Food Pantry at Hobbs House Trinity. 10:00 am - noon year round (Sandi Nickerson, Gordon Lane & Thelma Hutton) ~ 601-6622
- Sundays: The Christ Church "Holy Roller" Bus (Chuck Ott)
- 1st Saturday of the month: Portsmouth Salvation Army Suppers, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- 1st Sundays of the month: Pastoral Visit to the Oceanside Rehabilitation Center, Hampton (Bob Main & Belinda Wilkes)
Hobbs House at Trinity Church
Providing transportation assistance to eligible seniors and others with medical mobility issues. Currently serving the NH seacoast communities of Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, North Hampton, Rye, Stratham and Seabrook.
Contact: 603-926-9026
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Content Submission Guidelines
The Shared Ministry E-News is an electronic newsletter for members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton and Christ Episcopal Church, Portsmouth. It is published weekly on Thursdays. We welcome submissions that have a connection to the ministry of these churches. Inclusion of submissions is at the discretion of Reverend Robinson.
Please email submissions to porthamp@gmail.com or mail to the office at Trinity Church, 200 High St, Hampton, NH 03842 or Christ Church, 1035 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Entries should follow the Submission Guidelines.
NOTE: The deadline to send a submission is Wednesday at noon.
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Contacts
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson, Vicar
Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
phone: 603-436-8842
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-Noon
Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High Street, Hampton, NH 03842
Shared Ministry Administrator: Nita Niemczyk phone: 603-926-5688
Office hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00-1:00 |
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