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Sept. 8: 16 Pentecost Proper 18
Vestry Member of the Day:
Jeani Synyard
Coffee hour hosts:
Phyllis Holland
Altar Flowers:
Given by Tal and Norma Barnidge to the glory of God and in memory of their parents.
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(no music)
Celebrant - Tar Drazdowski
Preacher - Tar Drazdowski
Lay Eucharistic Minister - Allan Dear
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Tar Drazdowski
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Sandra
Fletcher, Tammy Borders, Mike
Tanner
Lay Readers - Mike Holland, Rena
Nelson, Clinton Beeland
Ushers - Ron Borders, Richard
Coleman, Bill Sineath
Acolytes - Diane Halim, Rena Nelson,
Joel Williams
6:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Joye Cantrell
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Molly Stevenson
Lay Reader - Molly Stevenson
Ushers - Dave Armstrong
Acolytes - Paul Stevenson
6:00 p.m., Vespers, Gabard Bldg.
Compline with homily or discussion
Scriptures
First Lesson - Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm - 139:1-5, 12-17
Second Lesson - Philemon 1-21
Gospel - Luke 13:10-17
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 Sept. 1st:
8:00 a.m. - 20
10:00 a.m. - 82
6:00 p.m. - 15
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
Christ Episcopal Church
The Rev. Laura "Joye" Q. Cantrell, Interim Rector
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
The Rev. Tar Drazdowski,
Assistant Rector
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
other (229) 249-0895
The Rev. Deacon Stella Clark
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
other (229) 559-6159
The Rev. Deacon Patricia Marks
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
other (229) 630-8644
Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616
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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 has sent the Ministries Portfolio 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 names 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 prepared 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. The college ministry group has a discussion in Louttit Hall. 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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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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 "WE LOVE CHRIST CHURCH" Stewardship Dinner Needs an RSVP!! Please join us on Sunday, September 15th @ 6pm for our "We Love Christ Church" Stewardship Dinner. - Social Hour (Beer & Wine Provided) - Buffet Dinner Catered by Stan & Sue Cox of Covington's/306 North - Special Speakers - Senior High School Youth
- Keynote Speaker - The Reverend Canon Frank Logue
- Location - Mathis Auditorium - Date - Sunday, September 15th @ 6pm - Nursery is being provided at the church. Pledge cards will be distributed at the dinner. Please call the church office to RSVP by 5:00 Friday, Sept. 6th. Funds for the dinner and table arrangements have been generously donated by several Christ Church families. 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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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 EYC on Wednesdays and The Vineyard Forty Years Ago (the start of Sunday School and adult education).
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September 7 - September 13
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7 Ron Borders, Karen Gunter, Eliza Jane May
8 Paul Stevenson
9 Sylvia Warrick, Mickey Williamson
10 Jo Church
11 Jim Zager
12 Alex Lind
13 Frances Hatcher |
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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September 7 - September 13
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7 Jeff & Mandy White, Danny Mansukhani & Karen Rainey
8 Merrill & Frances Guice, David & Caitlin Kirk
11 Jim & Tar Drazdowski |
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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September 7 - September 13
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12 Katie Bell, Alex Elliott
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, 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.
Family of Harriett Hester
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