Christ Church Valdosta Weekly Bulletin
November 14, 2014
In This Issue:

Worship Services

 

November 16: 
         Pentecost 23 / Proper 28
 

Vestry Member of the Day:

      Jeani Synyard

    

Coffee Hour Host:

      Debi Saeger


 Nursery Worker:

      Judy DeMott

 

Altar Flowers:

Given by Jeani Synyard to the glory of God in memory of her husband; Mike Synyard. 

    

8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Celebrant - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson

Preacher - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson

Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Nancy Lutsko

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,
    Walton Carter, Joe Tomberlin
Lay Readers - Phyllis Holland, Joe
    Tomberlin, Walton Carter  
Ushers - John Hiers, Will Hanson, Tom
    Carroll
Acolytes - Beth Baker, Robbie Beeland,
    Pierce Baker, Sally Baker


6 p.m. Vespers - Sanctuary 

     (Please note: There will be NO

      Vespers service on Sunday,

      November 16, 2014.)

 

Scriptures
First Lesson -  Judges 4:1-7
Psalm 123
Second Lesson - 1 Thessalonians
                            5:1-11
Gospel - Matthew 25:14-30

Every Wednesday
Evening Service
6 p.m.
     
Every Thursday
7 a.m.

 

Upcoming Events

Nov. 16: Parish Picnic - Grassy Pond at
              12:30 p.m.
Nov. 22nd - Camellia Garden
                        Work Days
Nov. 25: Vestry Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 26: Wednesday Night Service 6:00
               NO Wed. Night Dinner
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Service - 10:00 
              Thanksgiving Dinner - 12:00
Nov. 30: Advent Wreath Making - 11:15
Dec. 12: Johnson Family will host an 
     Open House at the Rectory - 5:00 p.m.
Clergy and Staff of 
Christ Episcopal Church

 

The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson

Rector

dave@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator

office@christchurchvaldosta.org 

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
books@christchurchvaldosta.org 

bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 

 

Stefani Carroll

s.carroll@sunsetfarmfoods.com 

Director of Children's Ministry

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Angela Duncan, Music Director

music@christchurchvaldosta.org  

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. 
Pledge Cards
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Financial Committee of Christ Church would like to ask that all pledge cards be turned in by Sunday, November 16, 2014. The Committee is preparing the 2015 Budget, and needs as much information as possible to plan for the future of Christ Church.

Pledges can be emailed to Amy Creasy, or brought to the church office.  If you are in need of a pledge card, stop by the church office, or some are located in the tower, and the parish hall.  

We would like to thank everyone who already sent in their pledge cards.  To date we have 91 pledges with a total pledge amount of $369,736.
Adult Sunday School
Sunday, November 16th
Adult Sunday School will meet on November 16th in the Gabard Educational Building beginning at 11:15.  Please plan to join us.
Vestry Nominations
Sunday, November 16th
On Sunday, November 16th we will be accepting nominations for the Vestry. Nomination forms will be placed in the bulletin on these Sundays.  Please make sure that the person you nominate is willing to serve on the Vestry. Those elected to the Vestry will serve till December 2017.
Vestry elections will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting to be held on January 11, 2015. 
Church Picnic at Grassy Pond
Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.
The Church Picnic will be held at Grassy Pond starting at 12:30. A church picture will be taken right before lunch. Lunch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.  
 
If you are planning to attend the picnic, please bring a side dish to share. Chicken, Hot Dogs, Sausage and beans will be provided.
 
Fun and Games will be available for the kids.  
Father Dave on Vacation
Monday, November 17 - Monday, November 24
Father Dave will be on Vacation Monday, November 17 - Monday, November 24, 2014. He will be back in the office on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  

The Rev. Galen Mirate will be our guest priest on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 and also on Sunday, November 23, 2014.  

If you need assistance during Father Dave's vacation, please contact the church office, or Senior Warden, Jeff Hanson; or Junior Warden, Frances Guice.
Vespers
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Vespers will not be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Work Day in November
Saturday, November 22nd

On November 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.  
Stitchers and Friends
Stitchers and Friends will meet on November 23, 2014 from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Stop by anytime, stay as long as you would like.  New projects: Prayer Shawls and Purple Infant Caps.

On November 9th, Father Dave blessed more than 150 scarves,

we will be distributing the scarves to the children at Hudson Docket and Ora Lee West on Saturday, December 6th. They will be Christmas presents for our children!!!!


I hope that each of you can come to the church at 11:30 on December 6th. We will travel together to distribute the scarves...AND, you can see how wonderful the Lunch Bunch ministry is, as well!  We need bunches of volunteers to help make and distribute lunches on the first and third Saturday of the month.  
Advent Wreath-Making Event
Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 11:15 a.m.

            Our annual Advent Wreath-Making event is returning to the Sunday School hour (11:15 - 12:00) on the first Sunday of Advent (This will take the place of Sunday School on November 30, 2014). Please come join us as we begin the season of preparation for the birth of our Lord in this traditional, meaningful way. We will have a craft available for younger children, as well.

          Please contact the office or sign up in the Parish Hall to let us know that your family is planning on making a wreath so that we have enough materials on hand.

          We also need assistance gathering the fresh greenery used in making the wreaths. The traditional, and symbolic greenery used include evergreens (pine, cedar and fir), bay laurel, rosemary, ivy and holly. If you are able to provide any of these, please contact Stefani Carroll.

          Advent candles will be available for purchase on this date to complete your wreath. We will also have instructional literature which offers Advent prayers and devotionals to enhance the season for your family.
Planning for the 2015 Mission Trip
Plus new photos from the school in El Peregal

The flight schedule for June is up on the JetBlue page. We can now book our flights at the lowest rate in memory after approval by our leader, Fred Richter. The flight dates, times and other updated information are now on the Planning Page (link below) for our 2015 DR Mission Trip. 


 Julius and Julia Ariail met with Bishop Holguín in Michigan recently and discussed possible projects for our mission. No decisions were made and Bishop Holguiín asked Julius to gather more information during his mid-November DR trip. We will continue to update the planning page when new information comes available. 

 

Planning Page for 2015 Mission Trip

 
Drazdowski's New Home
Jim and Tar Drazdowski have a new residence.
The Rev Tar has accepted a call to Christ Church, Sidney Nebraska. Her first Sunday as rector will be November 16, 2014.
The Drazdowski's arrived in Nebraska safely and have already experienced their first snowfall. ☺
We wish Jim and Tar all God's blessings, as they start this new chapter in their lives.
The Drazdowski's new address is: 1236 10th Avenue,
                                                        Sidney, NE 69162
Sunday Sermons
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. Sermon for November 9, 2014 can be found here.
The Vineyard
The new articles in the Vineyard this week are From the Rector,  Sunday, November 9th Sermon,  and Planning for the DR 2015 Mission Trip. Older articles are available at the Online Vineyard.
Birthdays this week
November 15 - November 21

18 Jeanette Bajalia, Jon Burch, Emory Warrick, Jr.

19 Lauren Sandbach

20 Lori Campbell

Baptismal Anniversaries this week
November 15 - November 21

15 Liz Williams, Walter Williams

16 Christopher Sandbach

17 Ellie Copeland, Andrew Diamond, Emily White

18 Nan Duckworth

21 Grace Diamond

Wedding Anniversaries this week
November 15 - November 21

16 Richard & Barbara Rigby

 

Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary. 
Remember in your prayers

Thaddeus Agar, 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, Charles Hunt, Renee Jackson, Vernell Jackson, Linda Kerr, Barney Knighton, Jerriann Levy, Brady Lloyd, Bob Matarazzo, Daniel Mayer, Thaddeus Agar, 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.

Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator
229.242.5115

Christ Episcopal Church is part of the 
Diocese of Georgia.
email us at  office@christchurchvaldosta
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