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IMPORTANT INFORMATION | |
Please click here to see important information regarding the Endowment Policy.
The Diocesan Convention is this week, click here for more information.
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Rector's Ramblings
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.Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so they say. I sincerely like the Bishop of North Carolina, Michael Curry, whom I quoted in Sunday's sermon. When working on sermons my process is to familiarize myself with the readings and then begin reading commentaries and researching context for the sermon. Sometimes I get an idea - a picture in my head, or a story that I like, or sometimes even the final sentence. Once I have it, I am off and running. Sometimes the process is very linear, and sometimes it's all over the place.
Somewhere in my All Saints sermon preparation
I found a reference to Jesus thinking differently in the Sermon on the Mount and made a leap to the Think Different campaign they used; I was off and running. As I wrote about saints being a different sort of person I remembered Bishop Curry's words at General Convention and the book he wrote to build upon the success of that sermon - basically calling for more crazy, different Christians in the world.
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Advent Wreath Extravaganza | |
Join us on Sunday, November 30th for our Advent Wreath Extravaganza! We'll start at 5:00 p.m. in the Parish House, where we will make our own Advent wreaths. Christ Church will provide the candles and wreath forms. Families provide their own greenery, and should bring gloves and clippers if you have them. At 5:30 p.m., we will create our Living Advent Wreath, using our bodies and voices to learn about the meaning of the Advent wreath as we create a large one together. (We will even get to sneak in a couple Christmas carols...). Following this short presentation, we will have time to finish up our personal Advent wreaths. At 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to attend a special Advent Evensong in the church. We hope you will be able to join us for this special evening of fun, learning, and fellowship!
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Blue Christmas at St Ignatius |
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All are invited to our Blue Christmas service, to take place on Sunday, December 14th, 6:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius'. This service is designed especially for those who struggle with grief, sadness, or isolation during the Advent season. This service, which contains a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, acknowledges the difficulties many of us face this time of year and provides a safe space for those for whom this is not a happy time. For more information, or to assist with the service in some way, please email Rev. Leigh.
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Youth Ministry |
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Many thanks to all who made our youth lock-in a big success. It was a great opportunity to team up with Fr. Alan Akridge of St. Mark's for a joint event. Lots of fun was had, and there seemed to be a good sense of community with the CCF and St. Mark's students. I especially want to thank the following parent and adult volunteers: Kim Chitty, Marion Gash, Ed Turner and Lynne Turner. You guys really stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park!
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Wednesday Evening Bible Study |
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study meets from 6:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. in the Vestry Room. The topic for Wednesday, November 5, 2014 is 2 Samuel.
Godfrey 638-8747
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Susannah Wesley Guild |
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The Susannah Wesley Guild will meet on Tuesday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish House. Rev. Leigh will present a program about the role of women in history of the Christian church.
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Frederick Cousins Guild |
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Please join the Frederick Cousins Guild on Tuesday, November 18 at 5 p.m. in the home of Louise Bartlett. The speaker is Maryalice Kimel from Hospice of the Golden Isles.
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Tour of Homes
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Thank you Christ Church! Volunteers and Benefactors are coming in daily! You are a generous and loving church! So far we have 31 Benefactors, 28 House Docents, 9 Parkers, 6 Cemetery volunteers, 3 mailing/administrative volunteers, and 18 Parish House/Baked Goods volunteers!! AND we have 6 beautiful homes for our 62nd Annual Tour. As you know it takes over 400 volunteers to make our Tour run smoothly.There's a job for everyone! If you have lost your volunteer/benefactor cards, you can simply contact one of us.
Beth Smith, [email protected](telephone: 912-506-7577), or
Lynn Wade, [email protected] (telephone: 912-230-2935)
We strive for 100% participation!!
- Benefactors will be receiving a letter for tax purposes very soon. As you are planning for tax deductions for 2014, please consider this ministry.
- Like us on Facebook!
- We are also on Twitter and Instagram
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Memorial Poinsettias |
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If you wish to remember a loved one at Christmas with a memorial poinsettia, please send the name, along with a check for $20, to Ethel Horton, 402 Palm Court, S.S.I. Checks should be made payable to "Christ Church Altar Guild" and received no later than Wednesday, December 17th. If you have any questions, please call Ethel Horton at 634-8327
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Endowment Policy Update | | The Christ Church Endowment Policy committee has been hard at work over the last three months. After numerous meetings with the Finance Committee and Vestry, the policy was submitted to the Vestry for the first of two votes at the Vestry meeting on October 21, 2014. The final draft is available at the Vestry's page on our website, or by contacting the office. We have summarized the most salient points of the policy in a question and answer format. Please follow this link to read more.
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Endowment Policy Meetings | |
Endowment Policies Meetings for presentation and discussion of the Endowment Policies draft are listed below. The Vestry will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18th for the final vote on the final draft. To see the latest draft, please follow this link, or you may see Glenn at the office to pick one up.
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Diocesan Convention Celebration | |
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Thanksgiving Food Basket Food Collection |
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If you would like to donate food to those who are in need this Thanksgiving, please bring the food items to worship with you on the weekend of November 15th and 16th, as well as the 22nd and 23rd. Jeannie Wade and faithful basket packers will be putting together the baskets and delivering them on the 24th.
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Prayer List
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Winn Baker
Carolyn Baker
Winn Baker Glenn Bellion Mary Frances Benning Mary Bliven Tory Braden Alice Bradford Jerrie Brooks Dylan Brown Angie Burns Jeff Cammon Bobbye Canaday Julia Carpenter Carroll Kay Clarke Pat Clay Kay Cupka Janet Daniel Irene DeBerry Mary Lou DeBisschop Charlene Dickson Terry Doster Jack Downes Carolyn Ewing Betsy Fitzgerald Jennett Foley Lynn Fox Susan Garrett Frazier Green Christopher Greklek Burgess Hartsell Kay Harvey Mike Herrin Christopher Hewetson Bill Higginbotham Bill Hitt Carol Hoffine Greg Hollis Beach Hough Lara Hough Alexander Hutcheson Jenny Edris Kalin
Joan Kellam
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Carlin Kenny
Mary Ann King
Linda Krider
Charles Lamkin
Betty Leonard
Bill Littleton
Sam Livesay
Mary Lloyd
Eileen LoForte
Martha Lovett
Mary Ann
Cathy McCarthy
Betty McCartney
Don McClain
John McCleskey
Carolyn McMillan
Abigail Christy McCready
C.J. Miller
Benjamin Mitchell
Cecelia Mohlman
Debbie Moore
David Murray
Zel Murray
Nicole
Laura Olevic
Nancy Owenby
Mary Elizabeth Paris
Mitchell Peck
Carol Pettit
Jean-Claude Porson
Sue Purdy
Hope Queener
jika Reed
Linda Rivera
Scott Russell
Marty Schaufele
Dorothy Faye Smith
Joyce Lowe Snel
Sandy Storino Josh Thompson John Turbidy Carah Wheeler Summer Wheeler Ruth Wright
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To amend our prayer list, or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Rev. Leigh Hall ([email protected]) or call the church office at 912.638.8683.
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Dates to Remember |
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- Diocesan Convention - November 6-8
- Finance Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 13
- Vestry Meeting - Tuesday, November 18
- Thanksgiving Holiday - Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 - OFFICE CLOSED
- Christmas Tree will be delivered on Monday, December 1
- Brunswick Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 6
- St. Athanasius Food Bank Donations - Sunday, January 4
- Pairsh Annual Meeting and Chili Cook-off - Sunday, January 25
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Advent At Christ Church | | The Advent Schedule is as follows:
November 30
5:00 p.m. - Covered Dish and Wreath Making
5:30 p.m. - Living Advent Wreath
6:30 p.m. - Choral Evensong
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th
5:00 p.m. - Meal
5:30 p.m. - Advent Series
December 14
6:00 p.m. - Blue Christmas @ St. Ignatius' Chapel
December 21
9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - Lessons in Carols
December 23rd
Parents Day Out
December 24
No healing service and no X Church
4:00 p.m. - Pageant
6:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist in Christ Church, Frederica
8:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist in Christ Church, Frederica
December 25
10:00 a.m. - Christmas Day Eucharist @ St. Ignatius' Chapel
December 31
12:00 p.m. - Healing Service
No X Church
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Serving at Christ Church | |
Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. - X Church
Paul Salter - Chalice Bearer
Paul Salter- Lector - First Lesson
David Blatchford - Usher
Saturday, November 8, 5:30 p.m. - St. I
Charles Lamkin - Altar Guild
Sunday, November 9, 8:00 a.m. - CCF
Ann Worthington - Altar Guild
Robert Brown - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Lector - First Lesson
H. Clay Stallworth - Usher
9:15 a.m. - CCF
Chris Holt - Acolyte - C
Nathaniel Steelman- Acolyte - TB
Nick Steelman- Acolyte - TB
Emma Williams - Acolyte - PW
Bonnie Chandler - Altar Guild
Connie Everett - Altar Guild
Catherine Holt- Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Chancel Master
Bud Dorsey - Lector - First Lesson
Margie Dorsey - Lector - Second Lesson
Clif Jones - Greeter
Penny Jones - Greeter
Phil Allen - Usher
Rees Sumerford - Usher
11:15 a.m. - CCF
Ava Parker (SUB REQUEST) - Acolyte - C
Nancy Butler - Altar Guild
Dale Pierson - Altar Guild
Te Turner - Chalice Bearer
K. Martin Worthy - Lector - First Lesson
K. Martin Worthy- Lector - Second Lesson
Diane Ansley - Greeter
Henry Ansley - Greeter
Gene Rackley- Usher
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This Week at Christ Church | |
Morning Prayer is held at St. Ignatius' Chapel at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday - Friday.
Evening Prayer is held daily at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 p.m.
*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church
Wednesday November 5, 2014
10:45 a.m. - Gentle Yoga for Seniors
12 p.m. - Healing Service
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Choristers
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Adult Choir
5 p.m. - Supper in the Parish Hall
5:30 p.m. - Episcopal Church 101 (EC101) For Adults
5:30 p.m. - Living Compass for Adults
6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. - Bible Study
7 p.m. - X Church
Thursday November 6 - Saturday November 8, 2014
Diocesan Convention
Friday November 7, 2014
Youth Event - Convention Lock In
Saturday November 8, 2014
5:30 p.m. - Worship at St Ignatius
Sunday November 9, 2014
8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica 10:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour 10:20 a.m. - Sunday School for All Ages
1 p.m. - Jim Elliott Baptism
6:30 p.m. - EYC
Tuesday November 11, 2014
Veterans Day
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Men's Bible Study
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Handbell Choir
Wednesday November 5, 2014
10:45 a.m. - Gentle Yoga for Seniors
12 p.m. - Healing Service
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Choristers
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Adult Choir 5 p.m. - Supper in the Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. - Episcopal Church 101 (EC101) For Adults 5:30 p.m. - Living Compass for Adults 6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. - Bible Study 7 p.m. - X Church
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