Christ Church Valdosta Weekly Bulletin
November 21, 2014
In This Issue:

Worship Services

 

November 23: 
         Last Sunday after Pentecost/
         Christ the King
 

Vestry Member of the Day:

      Robin Coleman

    

Coffee Hour Host:

      Vestry


 Nursery Worker:

      Cheryl Hatcher & Andy Keysor

 

Altar Flowers:

Given by Carolyn Eager Coleman and Dan Coleman to the glory of God in thanksgiving of their wedding anniversary. 

    

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 - Sheri Gravett,
    Allan Dear, Molly Stevenson
Lay Readers - Sheri Gravett, Patty
    Cosey, Allan Dear  
Ushers - Al Turner, Larry Wisenbaker,
    Aaron Parten
Acolytes - Mimi Allen, Ellie Copeland,
   Julia Copeland, Josie Parten


6 p.m. Vespers - Sanctuary 

 

Scriptures
First Lesson - Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Second Lesson - Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel - Matthew 25:31-46

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

 

Upcoming Events

Nov. 22nd - Camellia Garden
                        Work Days
Nov. 25: Vestry Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 26: Wednesday Night Service 6:00
               NO Wed. Night Supper
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 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. 
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
The week of Thanksgiving there are a number of items to take note of:

Tuesday - November 25th - Vestry will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

Wednesday - November 26th - There will be a Wednesday night Holy Eucharist at 6:00 p.m.   There will NOT be a Wednesday night supper.

Thursday - November 27th - The normal Thursday morning Eucharist will be held at 7:00 a.m. 
There will be a Thanksgiving Day service at 10:00 a.m. to be followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.  Please let us know if you plan to attend the Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th 
-  The church office will be closed.  
Pledge Cards
Pledge cards are still being accepted.  If you have not turned in a pledge card it is not too late.  We are grateful for your support!

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 sent in their pledge cards. To date we have 110 pledges with a total pledge amount of $441,636.
Father Dave on Vacation
Returns - Tuesday, November 25
Father Dave continues his vacation. He will be back in the office on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  

The Rev. Galen Mirate will be our guest priest 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.
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.
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.  
Open House at Rectory
Friday, December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. 
The Johnson family would like to invite everyone to an Open House at the Rectory on Friday, December 12, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Correction to Drazdowski's Address
The address for the Drazdowski's that was listed in last Friday's email blast was their physical address.  They receive mail at a PO Box. The corrected address is listed below.  Sorry for the misinformation.

Mr. Jim and the Rev. Tar Drazdowski
PO. Box 141
Sidney, NE 69162
Community Depot Raffle
Wooten Desk appraised at $16,000
The Community Depot will be raffling off a Wooten Desk (appraised at $16,000) during the holiday season.  Tickets are only $5.00 each.

The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.  All proceeds will be used for local charity.

Also...... they are still accepting donations of winter clothes to distribute to local families in need and the Homeless in our community.

Please see Ralph Jackson or Phyllis Hiers for more details.
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.  
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

 
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 16, 2014 can be found here.
The Vineyard
The new articles in the Vineyard this week are From the Rector,  November 16th Sermon,  and Planning for the DR 2015 Mission Trip. Older articles are available at the Online Vineyard.
Birthdays this week
November 22 - November 28

22 Claire Hanson

24 Clara Goulet, Elizabeth Wisenbaker

26 Rich Johnson, Valerie Page

27 Pat Armstrong

Baptismal Anniversaries this week
November 22 - November 28

22 Gil Gjertsen, McKey Nunn

26 Nancy Lutsko

27 Tom Carroll

28 Chapell Wolfson, Molly Wolfson, Wilby Wolfson

Wedding Anniversaries this week
November 22 - November 28

24 Steve and Maggie Roberts

27 Dan Coleman & Carolyn Eager Coleman, 

     Paul & Molly Stevenson

 

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, Cheryl Hatcher, Rena Holmes, Charles Hunt, Renee Jackson, Vernell Jackson, Linda Justice, 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.

 

Family of John Harden (Brother of Maggie Roberts)

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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