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Sept. 1: 15 Pentecost Proper 17
Vestry Member of the Day:
Coffee hour hosts:
Vestry
Altar Flowers:
Given by Stefani and Tom Carroll to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Cecilia and Noah Carroll.
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(no music)
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Joye Cantrell
Lay Eucharistic Minister - Rita
Hightower
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Joye Cantrell
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Allan Dear,
Rita Hightower, Julia Ariail
Lay Readers - Allan Dear, Julia Ariail,
Rita Hightower
Ushers - Eric Nielsen, Len Carter,
Monty Miller
Acolytes - Mike Tanner, Hudson
Tanner, Grace Tanner
6:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Joye Cantrell
If you are a L.E.M, Lector or Acolyte and will be attending the 6:00 service Sunday, please come a few minutes early and help Rev. Joye by serving.
Ushers - Helen Tucker
6:00 p.m., Vespers, Gabard Bldg.
Compline with homily or discussion
Scriptures
First Lesson - Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm - 81:1, 10-16
Second Lesson -
Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16
Gospel - Luke 14:1, 7-14
Every Wednesday
6 p.m.
Every Thursday
7 a.m.
Statistical Information
(Latest Available Financials)
July: Income - $30,449
Expenses - $54,303
YTD: Income - $334,443
Expenses - $363,864
Attendance for Aug 25th:
8:00 a.m. - 20
10:00 a.m. - 123
6:00 p.m. - 25
Upcoming Events
Sept. 8: EfM begins
Sunday School begins
Adult Education begins
Sept. 10: Valencia Bible Study
Sept. 15: Stewardship Dinner
6:00 p.m. service will not be held
Senior EYC meets Wednesday at:
the church
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Clergy and Staff of
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Preschool and PMO have openings
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Our Preschool began Monday, August 26 and has openings available for our 3-and 4-year-old classes.
Our PMO operates year-round and also has openings.
Both have new web pages at these links:
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The Search Committee is sending the Ministries Portfolio to the Vestry for consideration this week. From there, it will be sent to the Diocese where it will be reviewed and posted on a national website for Episcopal clergy to locate openings. This posting will remain open for several months after which time, the Diocese and Search Committee will review applications. We will also contact individuals whose name you previously provided regarding the position. We appreciate your prayers. If you have questions, please contact Phyllis Holland, 242-0577.
With our sincere gratitude,
The Search Committee members: Michael Black; Allan Dear; Phyllis Holland, Chair; Jeani Synyard; Mike Tanner; Helen Tucker; Nikki Yarbrough.
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS are exciting! Six p.m. service; mouthwatering supper with exquisite desserts prepred by the Parten family; women's study group with Tammy Borders; 3 EYC (Episcopal Youth) groups; K-4th; 5th-8th; and high school meet from 7-8. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Join the fun and fellowship!
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Women's Wednesday Night Bible Study
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 Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize when God Speaks. A six week course with videos by Priscilla Shirer, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. She has published several books including, "A Jewel in His Crown," "One in a Million," "Life Interrupted" and the recent NY Times bestseller, "The Resolution for Women." Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. |
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Starts Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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The Valencia Bible study will resume Tuesday, September 10, at the home of Eloise Smith, 607 Mack Drive. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm and ends promptly at 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday School and
Worship Schedule
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Sunday, September 8, 2013
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Sunday School will resume on September 8th, and will be held at 9:00 a.m. Our Sunday worship services will continue to be at 8:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. The type of music for the 10:00 a.m. service will be the subject of a collaborative discussion between our musicians.
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Adult Christian Education
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Begins September 8 at 9:00 a.m.
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The September schedule for the Adult Christian Education will feature:
September 8 - Lauren Sandbach will discuss the "Lunch Bunch Project." She will talk about the need for this ministry, why it is important for our church community and what we can do to support her efforts. September 15 - Irene Dodd and Willa Valencia will lead us in a discussion of spirituality and discipleship. Irene and Willa are biblical scholars who make the "Word" real for us. September 22 - John Hiers will begin the discussion of Speaking of Sin by Barbara Brown Taylor. This short book (99 pages) is available in the church office (12 copies at $11) or from Amazon. This three-week series will last through October 6. Some classes will be informational, some will be interactive and all will be designed to support you in your Christian life. Hope to see you at 9 o'clock on September 8 in the front area of the Parish Hall. Coffee will be provided. For information contact Maggie Roberts
EfM begins September 8th Education for Ministry will begin the Sunday afternoon after Labor Day. EfM is a study program directed by the seminary at the University of the South. There are four one-year curricula: Old Testament, New Testament, Church history and Theological studies. This year a new approach to the study of these topics will be introduced. All are welcome--both new students and those who have taken a break but are ready to finish the program. For more information, see Will Hanson or Mike Holland. |
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Stewardship Dinner September 15, 2013
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 It's time to prayerfully consider to "Step Up" your pledge supporting our Annual pledge campaign "We Love Christ Church". Pledge cards will be handed out at the "We Love Christ Church" Dinner Sunday, September 15th 6-9 p.m. at Mathis City Auditorium. Please RSVP to the church office by Friday, September 6th. There is no charge for the dinner. Our dinner has been fully paid for by generous donors. Please note that the regular Sunday 6 p.m. service will not be held on the 15th. Stewardship Committee - Elizabeth Wisenbaker-Chairperson, Mike Holland, Merrill Guice, Nancy Lutsko, Sally Querin, David Sandbach and the Rev. Joye Cantrell. |
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Episcopal Campus Ministry
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Brenda Keller has been recently appointed by the Diocese of Georgia as the Campus Missioner for our college ministry. This week she announced the hours Louttit Hall will be open to students: 12 noon - 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Special Events and change in hours will be announced on the campus ministry Facebook page. |
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Foyer Groups (Supper Club)
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Kick off on September 5, 2013
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Foyer Groups are being formed and will be starting up in Sept., beginning with a Kick-off party on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 6 - 8 pm at the home of Steven and Sallie Honeycutt, located at 1005 Charleston Place. If you plan on attending, please bring your favorite appetizer.
For newcomers to the church, or anyone not familiar with Foyer Groups - it is like a supper club. Depending on the number of people who sign up, each group could have anywhere from eight to twelve people. The groups will meet every other month (six times a year) in a different member's home, or a restaurant, or even the parish hall. Each group will decide when and where the next gathering will be held. Then, next year the groups will be reorganized.
This is a great way for newcomers to meet fellow parishioners, and for all to meet those who attend services at other times. It is open to singles and couples, young and old (adults only). If you did not sign up at the Ministries Fair last spring, you still can by contacting Kim in the church office, or Sallie Honeycutt (417) 294-7796. For more information contact Sallie Honeycutt.
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Important Service Opportunity |
Needed: Volunteers willing to spend one (just one!) Sunday every few months helping in the church nursery from 8:45 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Christ Church has a salaried nursery keeper, Ms. Katie Gamble, but to meet the diocesan implementation of the Safeguarding God's Children program, we need two adults in the nursery at all times. A dozen volunteers will mean nursery duty only once every 3 months. Please sign up now on the calendar in the parish hall or call Jeani Synyard (244-3036 or 834-6004), Phyllis Hiers (244-5942) or Kim Dudley (242-5115).
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Enrollment is September 10 and 11th.
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| Volunteer today for a cancer-free tomorrow! The study is open to anyone between the ages of 30 and 65 who is willing to commit to the study long-term which means completing periodic follow up surveys at home for the next 20 years, and has never been diagnosed with cancer. You can watch a 2 1/2 minute YouTube video here, or for more details on date/time/location visit American Cancer Society. |
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New Articles in The Vineyard
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The new articles in The Vineyard this week include the introduction of Angela Duncan as organist and pianist; the Wednesday evening EYC programs; the start of Preschool for 2013-2014 school year; the reception for Sue Ellen Rumstay; Fragile X Fish Fry; special dates in September; Forty years ago in The Vineyard -- clergy search and ministry (sound familiar?); and summary of the August Vestry meeting.
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2 Jim Drazdowski
3 Trent Coggins
5 Norma Barnidge, Robin Coleman, Beth Curtis
6 Tamara Thomas, Brandi Parsons, Randi Parsons, Steve Roberts
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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2 Jerry & Mollee Puckett
3 Richard & Debi Saeger
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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4 Julie Jackson
6 Pat Bradley
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, or Baptismal Anniversary.
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Dave Armstrong, Pat Armstrong, Joan Bailey, Mimi Bajalia,
Helen Bennett, Katherine Berkman, Jeff Bezona, Carmen Boatwright, Pat Bradley, Judy Carter, Dave Clark, Lydia Coddington, Aleta Corley, Cheryl Critchfield, Leroy Dorminy, Elizabeth, Ann Embry, Gene and Pam Garner, Natalie Gjertsen, Travis Grove, Harriett Hester, Velma Hobgood, Ramona Hoffman, Renee Jackson, Frances Jessup, Lee, Brady Lloyd, Andrew Martin, Nancy Martin, Jayne Nyhammer, Lee Page, Valerie Page, Terry Parsons, Mark Reading, Bernice Roberts, Reva Rollins, Marti Schert, Curtis Segars, Eloise Smith, Tom Smith, Danelle Starling, Krystle Stotler, Ronnie Thompson, Joe Tomberlin, and Emory Warrick, Sr.
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