Congratulations to our 2016
High School and College Graduates
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Peter Baggaley, son of Phil and Peggy Baggaley, has graduated from Cornell University with a Master's Degree in Engineering. He has accepted a position with Lockheed Martin in Orlando, Florida. The Barker Family (Randy and Debbie) have two graduates this year. Their son, Jamie Barker, graduated from the Pingry School and will be attending Haverford College in the fall where he will run cross country and track. Their son, Lee Barker, graduated from Bowdoin College with a double major in government and German. He has been accepted by the Navy into Officer Candidate School to become an intelligence officer. Emmy Bunn, daughter of Andy and Sallie Bunn, has graduated from Millburn High School. She will be attending Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, where she will pursue a degree in psychology and earn an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate. Mark Kowalik, grandson of Kathey and Fred Coombs, graduated from The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia. He will be joining his twin siblings, brother and sister, at the University of Notre Dame and will be majoring in Business. Kenneth Cooper Lippencott, grandson of Benita Rountree and son of Lillian Rountree and Brett Lippencott, graduated from West Morris Mendham High School. He is a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student, a member of the National Honor Society and an AP Scholar with Honors. Cooper was accepted into the Honors Program at Northeastern University where he will study Mechanical Engineering. Julian McCarthy, son of Greg and Patty McCarthy, has graduated from Dayton Collegiate Academy at Jonathan Dayton High School. In the fall, he plans to attend Temple University as a sports management major. Jack Smith, son of Kurt and Joan Smith, has graduated from Millburn High School. Jack will be attending Hamilton College in the fall. He will be joining his brother, Drew, who will be a junior there. Blake Udland, son of Ken and Rose Udland, a regular 8:00 acolyte, graduated this May from Duke University and will begin work with his brother, Tyler, at S&P in July. The Willian Family (John and Suzanne) also have two graduates this year. Paige Willian, has graduated from Newark Academy and will be attending the University of Michigan. Her brother, Matthew Willian, has graduated from Bowdoin College with a B.S. in Mathematics. Margaret Wiss, granddaughter of Ann Wiss, has graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mt. Holyoke College with a degree in Dance Kinesiology. While at Mt. Holyoke, she was named a Mary Lyons Scholar and won their Choreography and Performance Award.
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Reminder: The church offices will be closed this
Monday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day
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Last Chance: Senior Youth Award Scholarships
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We are pleased to inform you that the Youth Awards Committee is distributing and accepting applications for the Betty F. and H.L. White Scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
The Betty F. and H.L. White Scholarships are the largest scholarship grants conferred to each of the outstanding male and female members of the graduating high school class. Merit shall be determined by service to the parish and enthusiastic participation in church activities over the duration of the candidate's high school career.
A brief application [attached here] is required as well as an interview. Please email all completed applications to the committee chair, Jen Vinsonhaler, by Friday, July 8, 2016.
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This Week's Events for Children, Teens and Families
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Middle School and High School Youth
Join us this Saturday at 10 a.m. for a day of service at the House of Prayer in Newark. The service day will consist of tearing down ceiling tiles, cleaning, and painting as we prepare the classroom space for Newark Shared Ministries High School Equivalency Program launching this fall. Please contact Chris Whitaker if you would like to volunteer. All are welcome!
Youth Summer Service Schedule
July 2 - Service Day at the House of Prayer, 10 a.m.
July 13 - Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, 9 a.m.
July 25-29 - Cross Roads Day Camp at St. John's Lutheran (Summit), 9 a.m.
August 10 - Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, 9 a.m.
August 22-26 - Drumming Camp at St. Stephen's (Millburn), 9 a.m.
*Additional service opportunities coming soon
Children's Worship for Preschool through Fifth Grade
Children's Worship will take place at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 3.
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A Note of Thanks from the Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association
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Dear Dr. Mulder, Mrs. Towell, Mr. Johnson and the Christ Church Community,
Thanks so much for let us, the Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association, use your green lawn and the church facility on June 25. It was a perfect sunny day for BBQ with the gorgeous church view.
Thanks for allowing us to tour inside the church. We were amazed how beautiful inside & outside the church is. Thanks for Mr. Johnson helping us around.
We had a great time and really appreciate your kindness and generosity. Millburn/Short Hills is a wonderful town. Looking forward to building our community together. Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Roy You
President, MSHCA
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Easy 'Chair' Yoga at CCSH
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 Join us on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. as Christ Church hosts a 'chair' yoga class. The class will run from June 15 through July 13 and is free for parishioners. This class offers simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, deep relaxation and meditation performed sitting on a chair. The class is designed to help you regain flexibility, strength and vitality that may have been lost due to a sedentary lifestyle or illness. The result is a peaceful mind and a more radiant body. Bring a friend and get a healthy start to the summer!
The instructor, Kathleen Good, is a certified Kundalini Yoga and Chair Yoga instructor and enjoys teaching all ages. She is committed to sharing the gift of yoga to maintain physical health and peace of mind.
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Taking Orders for Christ Church Music
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Scrip Grocery Cards for Shop Rite and Kings Available Sunday
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Grocery cards are available in denominations of $50 and $100 dollars, and you can purchase using either cash or checks for face value. It is a win-win. You buy your groceries at the stores you already shop at and 5% of your grocery order goes to buy food at The Food Pantry of the Oranges. If you are new to the program please find Arlene Sommer after either service in Parish Hall and she will be happy to explain how easy it is to participate. Every $100 card bought is $5.00 for the food pantry! See you Sunday.
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Careers in Transition will not meet this Saturday, July 2. The next gathering will be held on Saturday, July 16.
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Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
  
As you know, it takes an army to feed the hungry and Christ Church is a partner in a very important consortium, the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, that feeds the hungry in Orange and East Orange. Christ Church's official dates to serve for the upcoming months are July 13 and August 10. Additionally, as we head into summer routines, you and your vacationing students are welcome to volunteer whenever it fits your schedule. The food pantry is open every Wednesday year-round except the first Wednesday of each month. Additional food and excess grocery bag donations may be left in the food barrel outside Parish Hall. For more information or to say you can help, contact Peggy Baggaley.
New Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Newsletter
Check out the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges' Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news, events, opportunities to serve and more.
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The Jesus Movement in Short Hills
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This past Sunday, The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass delivered her first sermon at Christ Church about the Jesus Movement in Short Hills. Below is an excerpt from her sermon delivered Sunday, June 26, 2016:
When Jesus "set his face to go to Jerusalem" in Luke 9:51, he did not set out alone. His Disciples set out with him and the women we heard about in the Gospel two weeks ago, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna. And there were many others. Next Sunday, we will hear that Jesus "appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him."
What is Jesus calling his disciples at Christ Church to do? Where is he calling us to walk? Who is he calling us to become? [Read More]
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Christ Church Prayer List
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We invite you to pray for those on our prayer list. If you would like to add someone please email the parish office.
We pray for Bill, Lorenzo, Linda, Liz, Sean, Jessica, Christina, Pamela, John, Malissa, Sally, Pete, Bruce, Forrest, Maritza, Ruth, Kiera, Mark, Andrea, Jack, Marion, Judy, the Strickland Family, Joyce, Gloria, Dorothy, Arnold, Marti, Freeman, Laura, Dan, Anita, Sam, Elaine, Amy, Dorothea, Joel, Jim and Ted.
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Don't forget to "Like" and "Share" Christ Church on Facebook
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Stay in the know through our Facebook page, which is regularly updated with event information, photos and inspiration. Please take a moment to like our Facebook page "Christ Church in Short Hills"
Like what you see? Spread the word by clicking "share" on our statuses to post to your own news feed for your friends to see!
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