October 26:
Pentecost 20 / Proper 25
Vestry Member of the Day:
David Sandbach
Coffee Hour Host:
Tamara Thomas, Becky Meadors
Nursery Worker:
Helen Tucker
Altar Flowers:
Given by Joan and Allan Dear to the glory of God in memory of Joan's sister; Sandra Stevenson.
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Celebrant - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Preacher - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Rita Hightower
Usher - Max Bontrager
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant -The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Preacher - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Nancy Lutsko,
Allan Dear, Sheri Gravett
Lay Readers - Nancy Lutsko, Alan
Johnson, Jane Kinney
Ushers - Al Turner, Larry Wisenbaker,
Aaron Parten
Acolytes - John David Greneker, Molly
Steveson, Paul Stevenson, Maddie
Yarbrough
6 p.m. Vespers - Sanctuary
First Lesson - Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
Second Lesson - 1 Thessalonians
1:1-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:15-22
Every Wednesday
Evening Service
6 p.m.
Every Thursday
7 a.m.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 29: Trunks for Treats - 7-8 p.m.
Oct. 30: Oktoberfest - 6-10 p.m.
Nov. 3: Stewardship Dinner - 6 p.m. -
Mathis Auditorium
Nov. 8th and 22nd - Camellia Garden
Work Days
Nov. 25: Vestry Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
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Clergy and Staff of
Christ Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Rector
[email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator [email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper [email protected] bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 Stefani Carroll [email protected] Director of Children's Ministry church office (229) 242-5115 Angela Duncan, Music Director [email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Kathy Armstrong, Choirmaster church office (229) 242-5115 Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
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The Stewardship dinner "We Love Christ Church" is fast approaching and we need your RSVP for the event. Please join us on Monday, November 3rd @ 6pm for an evening of food and fellowship at Mathis Auditorium. Festivities start at 6pm with a beer and wine social following is a buffet dinner catered by Stan and Sue Cox. Speakers for the evening are several Christ Church members along with The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson. A nursery is being provided at the church, please call and reserve your child's spot so we know how many to plan for. Any questions, please call the Kim Dudley in the church office.
Please RSVP to the church office via email or phone 242-5115
by October 28th.
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Presentation by Stewardship Committee
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Sunday, October 26, 2014 after 10:00 a.m service
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There will be a presentation in the Parish Hall from our Stewardship Committee this Sunday, October 26, 2014 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. All are invited.
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Gathering about the former 9:30 service.
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Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.
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A gathering about the former 9:30 Service will be held on
Sunday, October 26, 2014.
This will be an opportunity for any of you who are interested to gather with Father Dave and talk about the former 9:30 service. We will meet in the Gabard Building at noon, right after our Adult Sunday School Class.
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Saturday, November 8th and 22nd
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On November 8th and 22nd, volunteers are needed to complete work in the Camellia garden to prepare it for a tour and dedication ceremony. It would be very helpful to know how many volunteers we can expect.
Please sign up in the parish hall or call Frances Guice or Clinton Beeland.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 7 - 8 p.m.
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Please join us for trick-or-treating and games as High School and Middle School EYCers host Trunks for Treats. All kids are welcome, and costumes are encouraged!
If you are interested in decorating your trunk and handing out candy, or manning a game, please contact Stefani Carroll.
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A United Thank Offering (UTO) will be collected on November 2, 2014. You will find envelopes in next week's bulletin for the collection. Thank you for your support of UTO.
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Foyer Groups (Supper Club)
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Foyer Groups are being formed and will be starting up soon. For newcomers, or anyone not familiar with Foyer Groups - it is like a supper club. 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. This is a great way for newcomers to meet fellow parishioners. It is open to singles and couples, young and old (adults only). For more information or to sign up, contact Sallie Honeycutt or (417) 294-7796.
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Come Celebrate the Diocese of Georgia
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November 7, 2014 starting at 4:30 p.m.
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Tuesday Evening Bible Study
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The Willa Valencia Tuesday Evening Bible Study will meet at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders. The Borders are located at 1718 Williams Street. The study will begin at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and end promptly at 8:30 p.m. Thirty minutes will be devoted to the Old Testament and thirty minutes to the New Testament.
Everyone is welcome.
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Planning for the 2015 Mission Trip
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Plus new photos from the school in El Peregal
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Take a quick look at the Planning Page (link below) for our 2015 DR Mission Trip. Obviously, many of the pertinent details are not yet in place, but this will give our former missioners a link to send their interested friends. While these initial details may not be inspiring, your stories of what a previous trip meant to you are. Tell your story and help us recruit a really strong team!
Planning Page for 2015 Mission Trip
We recently received some new pictures from the school in El Pedregal. These are the first pictures that we have seen of every classroom and the active use of the playground we built in June 2014 in partnership with the Nebraska youth mission team.
New El Pedregal School Photographs
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Collecting Winter Clothes for Homeless Coalition
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- The Community Depot will be collecting winter clothing for the Homeless Coalition to distribute to families and individuals in need throughout the community. Please help by donating coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, socks, blankets, and other clothing.
- You can drop off the items at The Community Depot on Ashley Street, or bring to the church.
- For more details please see Ralph Jackson, Bobbi Warren, or Phyllis Hiers or call 229-561-9343.
Thank you for your continued support of The Community Depot
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Paws for a Cause 5K Glow Run/Walk
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Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
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Help support St. Francis Ministries for Animals and come out and join us for the Paws for a Cause 5K Glow Run/Walk ~ 1 mile FUN Run/Walk on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. You can bring your furry friend to run with you! This event will take place at Lowndes High School. Please contact Karen Gunter or (229) 560-4472. For details on registration see link.
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Father Dave's sermons are posted on the church website. If you missed a certain Sunday sermon, you can access the website under our "Sermon" heading.
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27 Lilly Kate Campbell, Jordon Jackson
29 Emily Johnson
31 Jan Loeffler
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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28 Melanie Ford, Emory Warrick, Sr.
31 Karen Gunter
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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None this week
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary.
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Roxann Anderson, Dave Armstrong, Pat Armstrong, Tal Barnidge, Katherine Berckman, Sara Bontrager, Pat Bradley, Carrie Brooks, Judy Carter, Dave Clark, Lydia Coddington, Cheryl Critchfield, Robert Church, Beverly Cowart, Jeff Crawford, Jackie Dennis, Leroy Dorminy, Elizabeth, Ann Embry, Jim Ellis Fisher, Cindy Foster, Gene and Pam Garner, Gil Gjertsen, Beau Gray, Carla Grove, Travis Grove, John Harden, Cheryl Hatcher, Rena Holmes, Velma Hobgood, Charles Hunt, Renee Jackson, Vernell Jackson, Linda Kerr, Barney Knighton, Jerriann Levy, Brady Lloyd, Bob Matarazzo, Daniel Mayer, Douglas Mayer, Rick McClosky, Mary Louise McRae, John Murphy, Jayne Nyhammer, Valerie Page, Paul, Ella Mae Rawlings, Ellene Reddick, Anne Reid, Bernice Roberts, Maggie Roberts, Reva Rollins, Edi Shepherd, Pat Sims, Daphne Stacks, Danelle Starling, Joe Stubbs, Sylvia Warrick, Emory Warrick, Sr., Ethan Warrick, Carolyn Watson.
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