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Sept. 15: 17 Pentecost Proper 19
Vestry Member of the Day:
Clinton Beeland
Coffee hour hosts:
Men in Blue
Nursery Worker:
Bonnie Hanson
Altar Flowers:
Given by Bill & Kathy Armstrong to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for birth of Emma and Abby.
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(no music)
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Joye Cantrell
Lay Eucharistic Minister - Martha
Leake
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant - Joye Cantrell
Preacher - Frank Logue
Deacon - Stella Clark
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Eric
Nielsen, Stefani Carroll, David
Sandbach
Lay Readers - Kathy Armstrong, Alan
Johnson, Sally Querin
Ushers - John Hiers, Will Hanson,
Tom Carroll
Acolytes - Ellie Copeland, Julia
Copeland, Phoebe Singleton, Raini
Singleton
6:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
NO 6:00 PM Service this week
due to parish supper Sunday night
6:00 p.m. Vespers
(will not be held September 8-29)
Scriptures
First Lesson - Jeremiah 4:11-12,
22-28
Psalm - 14
Second Lesson - 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Gospel - Luke 15:1-10
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. 8th:
8:00 a.m. - 11
10:00 a.m. - 121
6:00 p.m. - 24
Upcoming Events
Sept. 15: Stewardship Dinner
6:00 p.m. service will not be held
Sept. 16: Vestry Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Senior EYC meets Wednesday at:
the church
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Clergy and Staff of
Christ Episcopal Church
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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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The Community Depot - Joan Bailey Center is now accepting donations of furniture, appliances, home decor and used cell phones. We can schedule pickups for large items by appointment beginning Friday, September 20th. 100% of net proceeds benefit local charities.
Volunteer opportunities are now available in our new warehouse facility located on Herbert Street, Valdosta. Christ Episcopal Church members are invited to sign up to volunteer for any of the following dates: Saturday, September 21st, 28th, or October 5th, 8:30 a.m. to noon. A light lunch will be provided. Call Ralph Jackson or Phyllis Hiers for more information. |
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September 15 at 10:45 a.m.
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The renovation of the Tomberlin House from a preschool to student housing is 95% complete. The renovated house will be blessed by the Rev. Cantrell on Sunday, September 15 at the conclusion of the 10:00 a.m. service. An open house will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 7 - 8 p.m. for members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to tour the facility. An article in The Vineyard with links to photographs of the renovated rooms is available at the link below.
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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. |
Adult Christian Education
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The September schedule for the Adult Christian Education will feature:
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. |
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Stewardship Dinner September 15, 2013
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 Just a reminder the "We Love Christ Church" Dinner will be held Sunday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Mathis Auditorium. 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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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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New Articles in The Vineyard
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The new articles in The Vineyard this week include two articles from the Stewardship Campaign (2013 Pledges Step Chart, and Please RSVP for the September 15th Supper), a message from our Senior Warden about stewardship, and an update with photos about the Tomberlin House renovation.
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September 14 - September 20
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14 Kymberly Parsons
15 Will Armstrong, Caitlin Kirk
16 Ellie Copeland, Stephen Sandbach
17 Nick Balanis, Tim Pitts
19 Lucile Griffin
20 John Bennett, Charles Boatwright, Judy DeMott, Gus Elliott,
Will Hanson |
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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September 14 - September 20
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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September 14 - September 20
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17 Holly Querin, Katie Querin
20 Brooks Lovelace
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, Barry Bonds, Pat Bradley, Carrie Brooks, Judy Carter, Dave Clark, Lydia Coddington, Aleta Corley, Beverly Cowart, Cheryl Critchfield, Leroy Dorminy, Elizabeth, Ann Embry, Gene and Pam Garner, Natalie Gjertsen, Travis Grove, Velma Hobgood, Ramona Hoffman, Renee Jackson, Barney Knighton, Lee, Jerriann Levy, Brady Lloyd, Dozier Lovett, Andrew Martin, Jayne Nyhammer, Lee Page, Valerie Page, Terry Parsons, Chris Pelkowski, Adair Pizer, Mark Reading, Bernice Roberts, Reva Rollins, Dave Sandbach, Marti Schert, Curtis Segars, Eloise Smith, Tom Smith, Danelle Starling, Krystle Stotler, Ronnie Thompson, Joe Tomberlin, and Emory Warrick, Sr.
Family of Staff Sergeant Todd "TJ" Lobraico, Jr.
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